Posted on September 24, 2010
Spice: Ok, so I’ve maintained my weight loss since the slim fast program. How? Continued daily calorie sanity. Not. Fun. Do I still have in my kitchen all the stuff I love to eat? Yes, yes I do. Am I eating it? No. But I want to eat those football shaped Oreo’s and the little […]
Posted on September 20, 2010
The first step to improving any and all aspects of your health is eating right.
Posted on August 31, 2010
This past weekend I took a giant leap forward in my training for the Rugged Maniac obstacle course. I had been hearing from coworkers about Lisa Thomas who offers obstacle course training locally. Check out her web site at http://www.lisathomasfitness.com/. I contacted her and arranged to join one of her group classes. It was just the […]
Posted on August 26, 2010
Have you ever reached a point where you realized what you were doing wasn’t really what you needed to be doing? Think about your “Life Ladder”. Just imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to ten at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you […]
Posted on August 23, 2010
With all due respect to Karen Carpenter….(who sang so beautifully about Rainy Mondays)… It was a perfect Sunday – for staying home. Overcast skies…the threat of a shower (if a shower can threaten). A fresh pot of coffee brewing in the kitchen. Intriguing political guests on early morning ABC news programs. 68 days to the […]
Posted on August 23, 2010
I have an incredible ability to to shift from high motivation levels to a complete lack of motivation in the blink of an eye. For the last 2 weeks I have been battling with my inner “demons”. Should I sleep or should I run? Should I go home and hang out with my children (who I […]
Posted on August 19, 2010
I noticed that the last few weeks I have let up on my training, heck I’ve been down right slacking off. The other night at my work out I was going through the passes when it came to me. October 2nd will be here sooner than I think. So while running n a circle and in […]
Posted on August 18, 2010
If it’s true and variety really is the spice of life, then my work out life is seriously zesty! I remind people often that I don’t love running, I love the Marine Corps – a reference to my constant training in an attempt to post a strong finish in the Marine Corps Marathon this Halloween. […]
Posted on August 16, 2010
In my training for the obstacle course event I planned to make one strategic move that would guarantee my success. It would be my support system or in this case my team. I asked a few friends to do the course with me and we have signed up to participate as a team. I’ve said […]
Posted on August 12, 2010
Trying to stick to your health and fitness plan? Well intentioned friends and family making it hard? (what do you mean you don’t want a piece of cake? No lasagna? I made it just for you! Hey, we HAVE to celebrate tonight! You can blow off the gym this one time….) It’s hard for me, […]