• My thoughts*,  Goals*

    Seven Steps to Healthier Living and Getting in Shape*

    Laps Run: 3.5Laps Oprah Walked: 2.5 I know I’ve been talking about this a lot lately, but I’ve actually had a number of people talk to me about my new attempt at exercise and healthy eating. So I thought I’d post a few tips / tricks / ideas that helped me get started. 1. Inspiration.Before I could really make a commitment to exercise I needed a good kick in the pants. When I went home in the spring I realized that I was the only member of my family that didn’t exercise on a regular basis. Big Dad is an avid tennis player and hits the gym almost even morning.…

  • Daily Junk*

    Run Run Run*

    This week I was pretty much a super star. I ran three days, and at least walked a fair bit the other days. I also increased my laps on the track–I can now go for 6 (3 running, 3 Oprah Walking). It feels really good. I can feel myself getting stronger each time I go! I can’t wait to have legs again. haha!! I’m at the Hubster’s parents home right now. We came up for the weekend to celebrate his mom’s birthday! I think we’re going on a road trip adventure tomorrow (depending on the weather). I’m excited. We always find these cool little places while we’re here. Anyway, I’ll…

  • Weight Tracker*

    I Have a Big Bum*

    It’s true. I got all the bum for everyone in our family. Doodle, Peeah, Spart, Choppy and Teep all have small bums. And me? Well, I’ve got some junk in the trunk. I don’t mind it all that much to be honest. Peeah often has a harder time buying jeans because she has no bum to hold them on. I don’t have that problem. haha! Our waist size is very similar so we can swap clothes, but because of my large bum I often prefer a size bigger. I’m not into the “I-just-painted-my-pants-on” look. However, it is always exciting when I can try on a pair of her pants and…

  • Our Story

    Chapter Five* …"No, I’m Not Crazy"

    I suppose that this post begins “Phase Two” of Our Story… the chapters until this point describe how the the Hubster and I went from meeting each other with a brief “hello” to “Will you marry me?” in just under two months. I’ve now told you how we met, fell in love and got engaged in 51 days, so… This is the story of how the Hubster and I learned a little more about each other, had some big discussions about our future and planned a wedding for 200 guests in 5 months… …and lived happily ever after* Telling people I was engaged was actually a little more difficult than…