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Last month I “Took It To the Streets” and ran into the mail lady, who taste tested some healthy snacks! I took a snippet of that video and used it for my “Live off Groupons for a Year” application (see videos below). But in case you missed the full video with the mail lady, here it is:

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While I’m not the best editor on the planet (or even close to it), I did play the role of a highly paid editor for my Groupon application videos. Since there were time limits, and I got a lot of footage, I had to cut it down. Here are a few snippets that I think were funny, that unfortunately didn’t make the cut for my application videos:

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If you haven’t seen or heard about the contest I’m entering with Groupon, see my hilarious intro video from yesterday! Then, check out today’s video where I visited a local burger joint who used Groupon to increase their sales. Enjoy watching me mooch off customers and plop down at random peoples’ tables to chat!

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Happy Motivational Monday! Today I’m sharing with you how I’m Stepping It Up!

Groupon is a website that offers discounts (at least 1/2 off!) to local establishments all over the country. You know how much I like good deals, so obviously I am a big Groupon advocate. They’re having a contest to see who they should pick to live off of Groupons for a YEAR (aka, living in hotels, traveling around the country, only eating food with Groupons, asking strangers to give you cash if you need it, etc.) At first I was excited and wanted to apply. Then I looked around at the competition and thought I wouldn’t be a good competitor so why waste my time. Then I thought about all the negatives that would go with winning the contest (the list was long), etc.

Then it occurred to me: This is how we talk ourselves out of Stepping It Up! We see something and right away want to do it or think it’s a good idea, and then we start talking ourselves out of it because of various reasons! Obviously I eventually committed to applying (see my intro video below!) but I’m happy I was able to recognize my thought patterns and even change them (aka, Step It Up) and confidently make some sweet videos for my application!

When have YOU been stuck or gotten caught up in talking yourself out of Stepping It Up?

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Last night I went out to dinner at a Mexican restaurant. This could be a recipe for caloric disaster, but instead find out how you can stay healthy and feeling good about your choices while eating out:

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Today I’m showing you how I’ve learned to stand in heels…comfortably! No more low back pain, upper back pain, or uncomfortableness. Do you have tips to stand in heels?

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Jess, creator of Make Under My Life and Chicago jewelry designer, featured my sweet potato video and recipe (if you can even call it that!) on her blog. With Lent around the corner, these sweet potatoes are a GREAT treat that can take the place of candy, pop, or anything else that’s sugary. Check it out!

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Happy Monday! How do you take a time out in your day to “just be” present?

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What are you doing for your significant other, or for yourself, this Valentine’s Day? Check out what over 10 Chicago-Valentine’s-Day-celebrators have to say about making V-day a loving health-fest, rather than a pure chocolate fest! Tips include romantic walks, oysters, and light beer, among others:

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