I found out today that someone I have run with in the past has cheated in several races. It really disturbs me that someone would do this. My journey to get healthy through running, exercise, and better eating has been pock-marked with successes and failures, I could never imagine cheating myself out of this journey.… Continue reading Cheaters never win, and…
Tag: Fitness
Give me a break! Or not…
I have used this little bit of advice in my blog before; but it bears repeating. Giving up is NOT a good idea, changing your course, changing your method, changing what you are trying to accomplish are OK, but giving up is not. I took a break from my workout routine for the past couple… Continue reading Give me a break! Or not…
If you are what you eat, I am in deep trouble
This is easier said than done. There, I said it, I am having a tough time with healthy eating. I smoked for more than 30 years, over a year and a half ago I quit and have never looked back. Don't get me wrong, I certainly crave a cigarette at times, but I have not… Continue reading If you are what you eat, I am in deep trouble
A Stroll in the Park
Hi all! I am almost 1-week into my healthy eating challenge and everything is going well; actually easier than I thought it would be. Although I did slip one day and had to list a Kind Bar and a Vodka and Diet Coke to my snacks on my food tracker, not as serious as it… Continue reading A Stroll in the Park
Why am I whining?
Monday and Wednesday of this week we did ab work at boot camp, considering I am a couple of cases away from a six-pack, this has been a particularly interesting experience for my body. Today I went on a short run, about 30-minutes, my normal morning run. After eating breakfast I got up to get… Continue reading Why am I whining?
Day-1 – I really want a cookie
So today started my 21-day eating challenge. It was going to be a 21-day Clean eating challenge, I have found that there are at least 2-million definitions for "clean eating", so I am going with my version of eating healthy. It is easy to do and easy to understand. I do not have to find… Continue reading Day-1 – I really want a cookie
NYC Marathon
Live stream of NYC Marathon Marathons should replace Maury Povich as regular daytime TV. Perhaps people would be inspired to get out and run instead of getting inspired to play Who's your daddy.
H is for Horses
H is for Horses and hills, cannot forget the hills. Yesterday I did the Biggest Loser 15K with my daughter in Lexington, KY. It was a fun and well-organized race and the scenery was beautiful. We got to run through Kentucky Horse Park which is beautiful and hilly. For those who do not know, KHP… Continue reading H is for Horses
10 things I learned over the past 21-days
Well, today is my 21st day. I ended it at boot camp, which is appropriate since it is this boot camp that inspired me to try this in the first place. Also, today's class instructor was The Vince, see my post from my second day to learn about The Vince. It was an exciting challenge;… Continue reading 10 things I learned over the past 21-days
A few of my favorite things
Today I want to share a few of my favorite thing, things that make me feel good because of their humanity, because of their humor, or simply because they make me smile. First, I live in an animal rescue home, meaning I have a daughter who works in animal rescue so we have a mishmash… Continue reading A few of my favorite things
From Here to Me 