Sometimes, when you can’t seem to find Lent, Lent finds you. Knowing me means knowing that I love the big two liturgical seasons in the church calendar. I didn’t grow up in a church that particularly focused on the liturgical calendar however we still intentionally entered into Lent and Advent. We participated in in our…
Weight Loss
Lose It For Good: Get in Shape for a Cause
I don’t want to lose weight alone. I’m a blogger. I like to do things with people, virtually. And I am totally still inspired to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So, I am really excited to announce my DietBet charity game called Lose It For Good.
The Weight of Everything
I’m coming back to reality after one week of a complete connection reevaluation. For me, “connecting” usually means plugging in. It means networking online. It means writing and reading and commenting. It meant none of those things this past week. I unplugged from the internet and engaged fully with my family. As we drive home…
Get Out That Door
I have dealt with anxiety my entire life. It isn’t debilitating and I manage it well, but every once in a while I start to notice that familiar feeling of fear and stress rise up within me. Because it doesn’t happen often, I tend not to notice it until it has taken a firm grasp…
The Big Reset
Last night, as we sat on the cusp of 2012, my husband asked me if this had been a good year. I teared up. There is one memory that hasn’t left me all year. One memory that was created exactly one year ago from last night. As the clock on 2010 started to run out,…
Confessions of a Picky Foodie. #ThinnerThursday
I am a picky eater. Well, that is what my husband would tell you anyway. I would argue that I am just a normal gal with normal tastes who likes some things and dislikes others. The truth is, there are a lot of things I don’t like. And those things? Seem to be the healthiest…
Coffee Concerns
Welcome to Thinner Thursday! I’ve teamed up with Courtney at The Mommy Matters and together we are going to share the hosting duties to bring you the best weekly link-up that we possibly can. If you have yet to meet Courtney, go on over and introduce yourself. She is awesome gal and a great friend. You…
Winning
Welcome to Thinner Thursday! Starting today, things are going to look a little different around here. I’ve teamed up with Courtney at The Mommy Matters and together we are going to share the hosting duties to bring you the best weekly link-up that we possibly can. If you have yet to meet Courtney, go on over…
One Number
On Tuesday night, as I was getting ready for bed, I was startled by the realization that it was Tuesday night! You see, I always weigh in on Wednesday mornings. My alarm goes off 15 minutes earlier than normal. I wake up, pee, and strip before standing on the scale. There is no doubt about…
The Hardest Step
When we make a determined effort to get our butt in gear and change our lives, we adopt a stick-to-it attitude. It makes perfect sense. Without continually recharging our motivation, it would be so easy to sleep through one early morning run or scarf down one delicious chocolate bar. Sometimes the motivation comes from within, sometimes…
I Am Not a Runner
I am not a runner. This was true even as a child. I have never actually been someone who particularly liked being active at all. My childhood memories are littered with examples of adults encouraging me to be active when all I wanted to do was sit and read. I’m sure it didn’t help that my…