I just came across this quote and had to post it: “Running is a big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks you, ‘Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?’” – Peter Maher, Irish-Canadian Olympian and Sub-2:12 marathoner If you are looking for information [...]

With the end of the school year upon us, I have been running into a lot of people at the schools that I haven’t seen in a while.  Some of these people I haven’t seen since last school year.  I have had quite a few that were shocked to see my weight transformation.  It’s a [...]

If you like veggies, then you will want to give this a try.  If you do not like veggies, then I would not recommend it.  This drink is so refreshing and delicious; I crave it on a daily basis.  It is healthy and it’s only 1 point for half if you are following the Weight [...]

Over the past few months I have been cleaning out my closet by donating anything that is too big for me.  If I can’t wear it any more, then it’s out of here.  I have a fear that if I hold on to the clothes then I am giving myself permission to fall back.  I [...]

In 10 hours and 45 minutes, I will be at the starting line of my first race.  I feel good and pumped up.  I hope I will be able to sleep since the adrenaline is beginning to kick in.  I ate Mexican food, which may not have been the best choice the night before running, [...]

When I awoke this morning, it was raining out.  I started hoping that the race was cancelled, but I knew that wouldn’t be the case.  I know serious athletes run rain or shine.  I have been serious about running for the past few months, so I guess that I am becoming a serious athlete.  I [...]

I was in the process of having my husband book our hotel for Friday night in Memphis, so that I can get up rested and refreshed to run the St. Jude’s 5k.  I am pumped about running, Saturday, so I pulled up the information about the race online and to my surprise it is NOT [...]

I’ve been thinking a lot about all of the factors that contribute to the obesity rate in our county.  I’m not naïve to that fact that we are in charge of ourselves, but isn’t it hard to try to be in control at all times? For example, if I go out to a restaurant, the [...]

I have not had a successful week in regards to weight loss or advancing along in my athletic achievements.  The week started off great with a weigh in I was proud of.  I went to spinning class, Monday and my friend Kelly kicked my butt.  I was exhausted afterwards.  I It has been raining most [...]

I decided to attend Saturday Weight Watcher’s meetings instead of during the week.  I was very happy with my weigh in. I weighed in at 177.8.  I haven’t weighed less than 178 since high school.  I was much thinner at 178 10 years ago.  I was an obsessed mountain biker who biked about 4 times [...]