A mother's journey toward a healthier life through food, exercise and lifestyle changes.
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I love Rachel Hollis. Her book, "Girl, Wash Your Face," has changed my perspective on many things. Her book is divided by lies. They are lies she tells herself. Each chapter addresses one of the lies and how she changed her thinking about them. So, here are a few of the lies I've been telling … Continue reading The lies I tell myself
So, my training has been halted for the past week. I haven't really posted much on social media because I hoped this was a quick something, like a stomach bug. As I described my symptoms to my mom during a semi-frantic phone call, she stopped me and said I may have vertigo. She has had … Continue reading Hello, hello. Vertigo
The detailsThe race: Nags Head Woods 5K When: Weekend of Mother's Day Supports: Hosted by the North Banks Rotary Club, the race benefits various nonprofits supported by the organization. Race features: The race offers a double 5K in which you run a 5k (3.1 miles) at 7 a.m. and then the race at 8 a.m. … Continue reading Race recap: Nags Head Woods 5K
After a month of tinkering with allergy medications, a nasty sinus infection and a pity party, I reconnected with myself and my goals. The key was a taking a trip. I allowed myself a chance to be present without feeling guilty of what wasn't being done. When you're at home, the dishes pile up and … Continue reading May goals
I have to say, the move and its aftermath have thrown me for a loop. It took about two weeks to feel that enough is done that I can get back into my fitness routine. During the move, I realized that I am going to have to tweak my goals for the year, again. … Continue reading Regrouping
When my children were younger, I had a recurring dream that my family was being chased by something, a lot of somethings. I carried my youngest kids and did my best to put myself between the horde and my oldest kid. I got them onto the roof of a shed and then I had to … Continue reading Preparing for the zombies
I've written this post many times -- in my head at least three time, twice in Wordpess and a few times in my dreams. But really nothing felt right this week. Until I sat and stared at the ceiling for a little over an hour. The popcorn-spotted ceiling was blank, no cool poster or signs. … Continue reading Thoughts while staring at the ceiling
