Water. Be well-hydrated. Without sufficient hydration you will tire out quicker, be completely preoccupied like an alcoholic craving his next drink, and your tongue will adhere itself to the roof of your mouth (true story). Fruit juices and sodas – baaad idea – can lead to bloating and abdominal cramping, and there is nothing worse … Continue reading Run Like You Mean It

I’m pretty sure my alarm went off at 6 a.m. this morning, and I’m pretty sure I turned it off. I was awakened from a terrible dream about Todd being too busy for me on our vacation when Owen knocked on the door. I staggered out of the bedroom with sleepy eye (yes, that’s no … Continue reading Good Morning

I’m an ass. I complained about my pants being too tight, and how I wanted to lose weight because I can no longer pull my 20-year-old-sizes up over my thighs (for the love of GOD, I am 46!). All my life I was petite. I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I never gave … Continue reading “Former” Skinny Girl Shuts the Hell Up

A few years ago, at the encouragement of a friend, I picked up an exercise habit I swore off in high school. Back in high school, we were required to run a mile and a quarter within a time requirement that I, for one, considered pure hell. Nevertheless, it was cathartic for me when I … Continue reading Why I Stopped Running, And What I Did Today

It’s not terribly late, yet everyone in the house is asleep. I’m sitting at my computer with a glass of wine, trying to look back on another getaway Todd and I had that was entirely too short, and got distracted by a comment directed at me on Facebook that made me realize I might have … Continue reading Distracted

Changes are heading my way and I’m so not ready! I decided after our party to give up alcohol – at least temporarily – to see if my weight will drop again. However, given recent developments in my kids’ lives, I may have to reconsider. Because I know my medication isn’t going to cover the … Continue reading Ima Need Mo’ Medication (and a Nice Stiff Drink)

In the days leading up to our Cookout, I had been running kids around from cheer camp to football training to work, furiously cleaning our "home space," and finishing the rec room with fresh paint. Todd has been feverishly painting old patio chairs, laying laminate flooring and carpeting in the apartment, and painting walls. I … Continue reading Why I’m Exhausted, and a Smarty Pants

As promised... though several weeks late.Several weeks ago I attended the JDRF’s Type One Nation Summit in my local area.  This is the first diabetes event I’ve attended outside of the annual JDRF Walk.  I’ve always wanted to attend an event like this – one that offered the latest in diabetes research and technology, and … Continue reading My Afternoon at the JDRF Type One Nation Summit

On July 4th, Todd and I decided to do something together that we’ve never done.  The kids were away at their dad’s, and we actually had a weekend to be ALONE!  We took a road trip to Ocean City, Maryland.  I haven’t been there since my last “family” vacation with my ex in 2010.  I … Continue reading Todd & I Do Something Together

Somehow I’ve managed to confuse myself and we are actually in week 5 now.  I wrote during week 3 for my previous Summer Vacation post, but actually had much left to experience after Sunday’s Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser for cheer before calling it over.  What I did when I wasn’t here:Woke up at 7 on a … Continue reading What I Did On My Summer Vacation – Weeks 4 & 5