I think my mojo is back (maybe!)
I think I am back on track. The last couple of weeks have gone much better. I am eating better, I am exercising and I think my head is on straight again. Well, as straight as it can be. Not sure what...
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It’s Thanksgiving Day morning and my husband is busy getting the turkey in the oven before we head out the door to run our first-ever Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot. I think it should be fun! As promised,...
View ArticleIs it time for a new start?
The new year is almost here, which is always a great time to jump on board the healthy living train. But nothing says you have to wait until the new year. Why not start now? If you have ever thought...
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Where have I been?
Wow, it has been a long time since I last blogged. Time just kind of got away from me. So, I suppose you would like to know how things have been going. I don’t even know where to start! How about I...
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Disgusted and appalled!
This week in my Weight Watchers meetings our topic was portions and portion control. One of my members recently returned from Las Vegas and shared a story with our group. I think the entire time she...
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What did I do?
As the weather warms up, I finally realized it’s time to buckle down and get back on track. Before we know it, summer will be here and that means just one thing – swimsuits! I am not sure what kind of...
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Hitting home
Wow, this week’s topic in my Weight Watchers meeting sure hit home…not just for my members, but for me as well. The topic was being kind to ourselves and how easy it is to beat ourselves up when we...
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November 19, 2008…when it all began!
So, I guess it’s been awhile, huh? Wow! I guess I let life get in the way. Or, maybe it’s because I’ve been lazy. Or, maybe it’s because I didn’t feel like I had anything else to say. Or, maybe I did’t...
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Why wait?
I over did it. With food, not exercise. Unfortunately. And…fortunately! This holiday season, I kind of let myself slip a little. Okay, maybe more than a little. But, you want to know what? I’m okay...
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Number one!
I have a confession to make…I am a magazine junkie. One in particular that I absolutely love is Consumer Reports. I know, not what you expected was it? I have purchased many items based on how...
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Week 7 – heat, humidity, heat, humidity and a race!
There is only one word for last week…HOT! The heat and humidity really got to me and, unfortunately, it interfered with my training. BIG TIME! But, it’s all over…for now…and it’s time to move on. But...
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Week 8 – feeling deflated, hydration issues, HUMIDITY and confidence boosters
I know I usually post on Sundays, but my Sunday got away from me. And apparently, so did my Monday morning, so here it is, Monday night and I am finally getting down to business. First things first, a...
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Week 9 – no races, long run, feeling GOOD!
Three weeks from yesterday (Sunday, September 15), Al and I will be running the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose half-marathon! I cannot believe it is almost here. What’s weirder is that I kind of feel...
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Week 10 – feeling ready, feeling stronger, feeling better
I have to begin by telling you all I had a GREAT last long training run (another 12 miles) this past Saturday. I felt good. I felt stronger and it made me believe I am ready for the October 6 Rock ‘n’...
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Week 11 – getting excited, feeling pretty good
One week from today, my hubby and I will be running our second half-marathon, although for some reason, it really truly feels like my first. I mentioned this in my last blog post and I am still feeling...
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More about the race!
THANK YOU to everyone who read my last blog post and for commenting, via on my personal Facebook page, my blog Facebook page or on here. It truly was a moment from the race, and from our whole trip for...
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Our trip, getting back on track and WHAT’S NEXT?
It’s been two weeks since we ran the half-marathon, although I have to tell you, it feels like a lifetime ago. It’s crazy how time flies! Life – and my kinda, sorta, somewhat regular – routine seem to...
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10-miler, medical tent, misc stuff and LOTS of food!
Last weekend, the hubs and I participated in Team Ortho’s Monster Dash 10-mile run. We ran this race last year as a training run leading up to our first half-marathon. This year, we ran it AFTER our...
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Candy, Chocoholic Frolic and more
Last weekend, my husband and I participated in our first-ever Chocoholic Frolic race. We opted for the 10K, which is 6.2 miles. I found out about this race after seeing a billboard for it along...
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The ups and downs of five years since I began my Weight Watchers journey
This week, I am celebrating my five-year anniversary! It was five years ago this week that I took that giant leap and walked into my very first Weight Watchers meeting. Yes, I joined WW the week before...
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