My very last day of 2010 started with a trip to the Weight Watchers center in town. After last night’s revelation I knew I was ready to face whatever number the scale had in store for me. The truth is it feels very empowering to have my task so neatly placed in front of me. [...]
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Posted in running, weight loss on Dec 31st, 2010
The Disney running events have had a huge impact on my desire to get fit. Disney is where I attempted my first ½ marathon last March as well as where I completed my first ½ marathon last October. In particular, The Princess ½ Marathon weekend is something I hold near and dear to my heart. [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized, weight loss on Dec 30th, 2010
“Never too late, never too bad, never too old, never too sick to start from scratch once again.” ~ Bikram Choudhury So as I mentioned earlier in the week I felt it was time to get serious about my weight loss and fitness. In a lot of ways this is frustrating because [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 29th, 2010
It is that time of year again, the time of year when networks countdown the most popular news stories, radio stations countdown the most popular songs, and individuals reminisce about the biggest moments of the year gone by. I can truly say 2010 has been an amazing year for me. I am at a job [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 28th, 2010
In less than 72 hours I’ll be weighing in at Weight Watchers and jump-starting my 365 days to a fitter (and happier) me. So what does one do in their last 72 hours of freedom? Some might indulge in favorite treats or “last meals” but I kind of don’t believe in that. I think that [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 27th, 2010
Another morning and another free breakfast in NY thanks to our pal Nikki. She simply called the front to request breakfast and they gave it to us. I am not sure why they did but it certainly beat having to pay for my fruit and eggs. After a little bit of a late start (well, [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 27th, 2010
So after pouring out my heart in my 2011 goals post I wanted to share something a little more lighthearted. I think most women have done this, or something similar, yet this was so contrived that it makes me giggle just to think about it. Let me paint a picture for you. There I was [...]
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Posted in 2011, Fitness Goals on Dec 27th, 2010
I am not a fan of the infamous “New Years Resolution”. It’s not that I don’t get the appeal, because believe me, I do. A new year feels untarnished with bad choices, untouched by drama. It feels full of possibilities and second chances. However, we all know that a turn of the calendar does not [...]
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Posted in friendship, travel on Dec 27th, 2010
Saturday morning found us all looking a little better and brighter than the night before. We got up around 6:00am because we wanted to soak in as much NYC as we possibly could. Here I am looking a touch too chipper for 6:30am! We also woke up to a freezing cold room. After calling the [...]
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Posted in travel on Dec 26th, 2010
After a little break for the holidays (and a killer cold) I am finally functional and ready to recap my fun winter vacation to New York. January 1 will be a kick off for new diet and fitness content so check back for that too!! But back to the task at hand, my trip recap. [...]
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