I’ve been dying to do the Zumba thing since it became all the rage, like, a bazillion years ago. So why am I so late to the game? Because I have a lot more pride than I do courage and rhythm. I just couldn’t see my rhythmless self trying to […]
Shrinking My Butt
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Trying. To. Pull. Up. My. Jeans. And it just ain’t happening… I’m finally too big to fit in my “fat jeans”. Yesterday, I had to pull out 5 pairs of jeans before I found a pair that fit comfortably enough that I could sit through an 8 hour shift at […]
This morning I was at the gym, minding my own business and sweating on the treadmill when what should assault my ears but country music! OK, in my defense, there is some country music that I enjoy ~ Big and Rich, Faith Hill, Gretchen Wilson, Rascal Flats, Tim McGraw, Trace […]
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know that every blue moon I get a wild hair and decide that I want to do something like run a 5K. Last year, I registered for the Children’s Advocacy Center’s 6th Annual Moonlight Run in Scranton but I ended […]
Wow, I cannot believe I haven’t written a Weigh~In Wednesday post since 21 April. What’s even sadder is that I weigh about the same thing. At least I’m consistent, right? Nor have I gained, so that’s even better. I haz a Weigh~In Wednesday happy! Two days ago I downloaded the […]
May is National Runner’s Month and from 6~8 May, the American Running Association is sponsoring National Run a Mile Day. This is the first time that I’ve ever participated so I dragged my daughter, Miss 16, into running with me. It took us about 12 minutes to complete the mile […]
Ever since I started my weight loss journey in January, getting enough fruits and vegetables has been a big struggle for me. Not because I don’t like them, but because I’m never quite sure how many fruits and vegetables I need or what really makes up a serving. Well, now […]
Did you know heart disease is this country’s number one killer? But it can be prevented. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other and start walking. Today is National Start! Walking Day! Walking is one of my favorite workouts ~ it’s cheap, easy […]
Now that my vision has returned, I am in the process of moving back into my normal routine. Yay! Yesterday I went to the gym and walked on the treadmill for 50 minutes. Omg, did it feel good! For a few minutes it felt like my heart was gonna pop […]
I am so happy to report that my vision has returned! Let me tell you, being able to see out of one eye is a bear. I want to thank everyone for their constant prayers, thoughts and words of encouragement. Your support has been invaluable. I’d also like to thank […]