“Why is this so hard?!” “I can’t do this.” “I want to quit.” “What was I thinking, signing up for a half marathon? I can’t even run 6 miles!” “I should just forget it. I can’t do it.” This is the cold, negative, logical (or so I thought) side of me. This is the person • Read More »
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 »
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 »
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
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
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
“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11 Though I have always believed this, I haven’t been the best about practicing it. I know God has a plan. Always have. I just • Read More »
Happy Monday, everyone! I am just checking in again to update you on my weigh-in! I have now lost 81 pounds total! I should be on track to lose 100 pounds in a year. I had a brief setback, but I am moving onward and upward again. Please feel free to share your weight loss • Read More »
As many of you know, the past several weeks were difficult for me. My energy levels were low and I had my first gain in several months. After a lot of thought, reflection, and prayer, I have realized something. I was thinking waaaaaay too much. Yes, we need to be mindful of what we eat. • Read More »
I used to struggle so much with losing weight and being healthy. I would say, “I just like to eat and I hate to exercise. This is who I am.” Every time I would try to lose weight, I failed. I failed because every moment of healthy eating and exercise was drudgery. I thought I • Read More »
Tags: Fitness, Health, inspiration, positive thinking