It’s that time of year again. The time when we think about the things we want to change in the new year. Because it’s a chance for a fresh start. Many of us will vow to change and then make resolutions. And we will do a complete 180 in one (or more) areas of our […]
Self Care
How And Why I Quit Drinking
Over the past few weeks, a few people have asked me about quitting drinking. They are thinking about giving it up also, and they are looking for some tips/advice/etc. I am just about ten days away from eighteen months without alcohol. A year and a half!!! Before I share how I came to this decision […]
Week 32
It has been a while since I’ve updated you on my progress in the getting fitter and healthier department. Just because I haven’t updated you doesn’t mean I’m not still getting fitter and healthier. I am! But while the title of this post is Week 32, this getting healthier thing didn’t start thirty-two weeks ago. […]
My Small Home Gym
I have always wanted a home gym, but finding a spot in our house is a challenge. Plus, there is not a whole lot of room in the budget to do anything fancy. We live in an old house — the original part of it was built in 1787, and then an addition was added […]
Do You Want To Be The Woman On The Left Or The Woman On The Right?
I don’t know about you guys, but I think it’s kind of silly to wait until January of every year to get your life in order and decide to make changes. The only thing you gain by waiting until the new year is possibly a couple pounds. You are a couple months older, and you […]
#1384 — 10 Hours Until Go Time
Tomorrow I am running the Hartford Marathon. I am not a fast runner, but this is my sixth marathon and the second time I’ve done the Hartford Marathon. The first time I was as prepared as I’ve ever been, but I ran way too fast in the first half and was in the most physical […]