Today was my long run (5.56 miles at 12.1 min/mile, y’all!), and I thought I might share with you some of the songs on my running playlist. My only requirements for good running songs are that they have to be fast, and they have to be catchy. That makes for a very eclectic playlist! I • Read More »
Back to me…
June 10, 2013 | By Kendra | 1 Comment | Filed in: Life.Long time, no blog! As with all things, life got in the way of my checking in here. I really have missed it! I had an injury, which kept me from running for a little while, I was preparing for a trip then going on a trip…excuses, excuses! The point is, I’m back now! On • Read More »
The Finish Line…?
April 2, 2013 | By Kendra | 2 Comments | Filed in: Fitness, Inspiration.In the past few weeks, I experienced two major events in my health and fitness journey. I finished my first 5K, and I reached my goal weight. I crossed a finish line of sorts, for both. At the same time, I feel like both were more of a beginning than an end. As many of • Read More »
Update to Give Kids the World Fundraiser!
March 18, 2013 | By Kendra | No Comments | Filed in: Inspiration.It was just brought to my attention that the link was inaccurate in my last blog! I apologize for the confusion! The link to the Scentsy party fundraiser is below. Make sure you click on the link to my party. We only have a week or so left, so if you are interested, please check • Read More »
Give Kids the World Fundraiser!
March 5, 2013 | By Kendra | 1 Comment | Filed in: Inspiration.As many of you know, I am doing a weight loss challenge fundraiser for a wonderful organization called Give Kids the World. I am very close to my goal, so it will be ending soon! I have an exciting new way for people to donate! My awesome new friend Patty has offered to have a • Read More »
Tags: Fundraiser
Chicken + Brussels Sprouts + Potatoes = Yumminess!
February 6, 2013 | By Kendra | 3 Comments | Filed in: Healthy Eating, Recipes.Tonight we experimented a little to try out a new recipe and the results were delicious! We made pan seared chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts and potatoes. I am so excited to share this with you! Let me give you a couple of disclaimers first. 1. Some of this will not be a “recipe” • Read More »
Tags: healthy recipes, veggies
Interview on HalfSizeMe.com!
February 5, 2013 | By Kendra | No Comments | Filed in: Uncategorized.A couple of months ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Heather for her website, HalfSizeMe.com. For those of you who know my story, you can imagine what a huge step this was for me. I can’t begin to tell you how honored I was to be asked and how excited I am • Read More »
No more “I can’t…”
February 4, 2013 | By Kendra | 1 Comment | Filed in: Fitness, Inspiration.Being over a year and over 100 pounds into this journey, one would think I was close to being finished. The truth is, I am just beginning. First, I will give you a little bit of back story. When I was growing up, I was always confident in my academic ability. Athletic ability? Not so • Read More »
Tags: couch to 5K, motivation, running
The Battle…
January 19, 2013 | By Kendra | No Comments | Filed in: Uncategorized.Living as someone who is overweight is a battle. It is a constant fight with yourself. “I should get some exercise.” “Nah. I don’t want to…I’m too tired.” “I shouldn’t eat that.” “But I want it! Just this once…” “I should lose some weight.” “I’ll start tomorrow….right after I eat this.” Sometimes you win that • Read More »
The Monday that never comes…
December 20, 2012 | By Kendra | No Comments | Filed in: Inspiration.As we’re getting closer to the New Year, it is resolution time for so many. I know a lot of you are thinking, “It’s too close to Christmas. I can’t start trying to lose weight now. I’ll start January 1.” January 1 comes, and you say, “I’m too tired….I’m not ready…I am too busy…[insert excuse • Read More »
Tags: healthy lifestyle, weight loss