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Coming Soon – A Fresh Start

Fresh Starts – with an old blog comes issues like broken links, pics that no longer work, and other small things. As I went into to fix it a little bit at a time – a blog with 1,500 posts it was a bit overwhelming. With over 300+ broken links whether in comments, companies or [...]

Overwhelmed with Food Changes

I finally went ahead and got some testing done my doctor had been suggesting for awhile. I’d put it off only because it wasn’t covered by insurance. At a couple hundred dollars – I kept finding reasons I didn’t need to have this test done. Vacation is coming up, bills to pay, etc..You get the [...]

Back to Basics

Every time I come home from vacation – I come home to stuff – a lot of stuff. Sometimes I don’t realize how much “stuff” I have laying around until I’ve stayed at a hotel or vacation condo for a few days. I like that my bathroom shelf on vacation only has a few essentials [...]

I Did it….Again!

I’m happy to report that I finished my THIRD half marathon this past weekend. I did one in March, one in April and now one in May. I’m the last person you’d expect to find out there running along, and sometimes it even surprises me how I’m digging down and getting it done. I don’t [...]

Knowing the Answer isn’t Always the Solution

Why am I trying to feed my soul? I know the answer to this question…it’s not a secret. It still doesn’t help sometimes…having the answer is only half of the battle. Sometimes we just have to accept that the growing process takes time — as much as the healing process. I also know that hormones [...]

A Full Blown Binge

Where do these things come from? Emotions that I don’t want to deal with – it’s shopping and eating with me…they become my salvation. Why can’t I just cry, vent, scream and get it over with…why play these games? I looked at everything this week to see what it was…this? that? Truly what is at [...]

My First Half Marathon – I Did It!

Enough said! I did it!!!!! My Disney Princess Half Marathon report is here full of details (warning, it’s long).

Catch Slow Running Fever!

Some of my favorite running phrases are ones that have to do with speed….since I have a lack of speed! “Some girls chase boys, I pass them!” —- ha, not so much. I’m slow. “Slow is the new fast.” — only because I can’t be fast. “Thanks to me you have someone to pass!” — [...]

White Bread is Evil

There- I said it….somebody had to! Okay, maybe evil is the wrong word, but dear goodness – does it make an impact on my body. I’m very careful with what I eat and put into my body these days. I have to be. I’ve been on a pretty strict program – both with food and [...]

Shedding Some Weight – Down 34 Pounds

I’m down 34 pounds at this point, and am on course to keep going. I’ve really been surprised at how well I’ve been doing when it comes to following my plan. I’m satisfied with my choices in food, as well as being able to make it work around my lifestyle. As for exercise, I’m still [...]