awareness, forgiveness, Health, Motivation, Self awareness, The Journey, Time, Uncategorized, women, Women over 50

Low-Key Self-Care Wins

Last week, I wrote about being too tired to care and too stubborn to quit. I dropped the curtain a little, shared how close to burnout I was, and how much I was just trying to keep going. This post is not a polished comeback or some rebrand of wellness. It is a continuation.This is… Continue reading Low-Key Self-Care Wins

change, forgiveness, grace, Health, The Journey, women, Women over 50

Too Tired to Care, Too Stubborn to Quit: Notes from the Edge of Burnout

There is a specific kind of exhaustion that seeps into your bones, where your to-do list has turned into a Choose Your Own Adventure—but every ending is "crash on the couch and eat cold leftovers straight from the container." This week, I have been functioning. I do not mean thriving, flourishing, or leaning into joy.… Continue reading Too Tired to Care, Too Stubborn to Quit: Notes from the Edge of Burnout

change, forgiveness, Health, Motivation, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

I Have Been Here Before

Five years ago yesterday I quit smoking; this was a significant life event for me.  I started smoking when I was seventeen; I was forty-eight when I quit.  I had stopped a few other times in my life but always went back to smoking within a year.  Hitting my five-year quit anniversary is exciting!  Quitting… Continue reading I Have Been Here Before

Motivation, Running, The Journey, Uncategorized

Boston Strong

To all of those running Boston today.  You own the finish line.  Have a great race!

Health, Motivation, Running, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

Cheaters never win, and…

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…

Health, Motivation, Running, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

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…

Health, Motivation, Running, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

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

friendship, love, Motivation, Running, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized

The Inevitable Thankful post

First, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  This is my favorite holiday because I get to be with my family with only the expectation to eat, and laugh, and love.  We have so much fun!  I will miss my extended family this year, but with just my immediate family alone a good comedy writer could come up with… Continue reading The Inevitable Thankful post

Motivation, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized

The Truth

Someone else besides me should share this truth with my husband. Tomorrow healthy eating and running updates; today I felt the need to share this truth.  

grace, Health, Motivation, Self awareness, The Journey, Uncategorized, Weight Loss

Take pause and give strength

My blog, From Here to Me, is really just a journal where I keep my thoughts and experiences as I go through this journey called life.  I have made a lot of changes over the past year and a half, I have failed at some goals, and far exceeded my expectations for others.  When I… Continue reading Take pause and give strength