Posted in Uncategorized, weight loss, working out on Jan 22nd, 2012
Its cold in Virginia today. It is so cold that I nearly talked myself out of ever moving out from under my warm comforter and doing anything at all. I especially did not want to go outside and run. BUT it had to be done so I started my day with a nice warm bowl of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, weight loss, working out while overweight on Jan 18th, 2012
Since Monday was a holiday that meant no work for me. It also meant it was time to get out and do my long run for the week. On deck this week was 8 miles. Yes, 8 miles at my current weight is a bit difficult and by a bit I mean very. It’s uncomfortable [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, weight loss on Jan 8th, 2012
I will let all of you in on a little secret. After the 2010 Wine and Dine 1/2 Marathon I swore running and I were done. We were breaking up and no we did not plan to stay friends. I finished that race in pure misery. As excited as I was to get my medal [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, weight loss on Jan 7th, 2012
This morning I got up for my 7th yoga class of the year and my 7th class of 30 in the Birkam Yoga 30 day challenge I am currently participating in. Luckily I am in good company as there are so many other students giving the challenge a try this go around. I love seeing [...]
Posted in running, weight loss, working out on Jan 1st, 2012
Im different. I am not the typical “healthy living blogger”. I can admit freely now that I am not a healthy weight (yet) nor have I ever put tofu in my mouth that I am aware of. I cant fathom running a full marathon, training for a triathlon, or finding time to grow my own veggies (although [...]
Posted in working out on Nov 18th, 2011
Tonight I am at 29 and counting and that is not referring to my age! Rather, I am referring to day 29 of my 30 day yoga challenge. Despite travel, work, fatigue, and a couple incredible hardships I have successfully completed 29 classes in 29 days. Tomorrow will be day, and class, number 30. Obviously [...]
Posted in running, Uncategorized on Feb 16th, 2011
I don’t know about your part of the country but here in central Virginia we are being spoiled with some amazing weather this week. Today, I left work and walked out into a gorgeous sunny evening complete with blue skies and a gentle breeze. I thought it would be the perfect excuse to ditch the [...]
