This weight loss thing isn’t easy. In fact, a lot of the time it sucks. But so does being out of shape. Walking up a flight of stairs and panting sucks. Not having the energy to keep up with your kids, and watching them live their lives while you park your ass on the couch […]
Sound Mind Sound Body
I’m ready to kick some ass.
You know that a year ago I began a weight loss journey. And that is primarily what it was. All about weight loss. I lost over 40 pounds. And then things got a little crazy. My schedule changed around. I had trouble fitting in workouts. I had a tiny nervous breakdown. I got off track. […]
I held a pose and I liked it.
When you spend your childhood, teenage years, and the beginning of your twenties being a serious athlete, you become accustomed to pushing yourself to your limits physically. Your body takes a pounding. When this phase of your competitive life is over, it takes some adjusting. You may go through a phase where you shun any […]
Anyone Can Have A Nervous Breakdown
Anyone can have a nervous breakdown. ANYONE. And it doesn’t have to be the result of a recent trauma. You don’t have to have seven kids. Or any kids. Or a recent death. Or a divorce. Or a special needs child. Or have filed for bankruptcy. You don’t need to have checked off a certain number […]
Let’s all live our best lives!
When I was in second grade, I remember helping a girl in my class with a math problem. She looked at me and she said, “You’re a really good teacher!” That was, and still is, one of the best feelings I’ve ever had in my whole life. I’ve always liked helping other people. Teaching other […]
You can scream. Or you can enjoy the ride.
This weight loss and fitness journey is not about vanity. Ok, well, maybe it is a little. But my self esteem is not entirely dependent upon what size my pants are or how much I weigh, like it was when I was in my twenties and thirties. No, this journey is about setting a good […]