Big Steps

On Friday May 4th, I graduated from Polk State College with my A.A. in Liberal Arts. This is a big step for me, and hopefully the first of many. Juggling two young kids, a husband and a part time job while going to school hasn't always been the easiest but I am extremely grateful for...

Running Through Puddles

Yesterday I was supposed to do my long run of 13.1 miles, but I since I had stayed up past my bed time and woke up with leg cramps I decided to postpone the run till today and did an easy 6 mile run instead. Boy did I learn a lesson today!!! The next time...

1200s, Treadmills and Tech Week

This week has been a crazy one!! My husband, who is a high school technical theatre teacher, has been in tech all week. For any non-theatre people, this means that I do not see my husband for an entire week (sometimes weeks) while the show is being built and everything is finished for opening night....

Soul Food

     When it comes to proper nutrition, I am constantly trying to find a balance between what I need to eat, and what I want to eat.      As a former "big girl" you probably think I probably know the junk food aisle and the route to the closest fast food joint like the back...

Peeling away the layers…

A little over two years ago I was forced to face a harsh reality...I was FAT! I'm not just talking about a little after meal bloat or a couple of holiday pounds; I'm talking about a good 60+ pounds bearing down on my 5'3" frame! Now the word "fat" may have been something I used...