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Walk For Life
On Saturday, October 1, I will once again walk in Palmetto Health Foundation’s Walk for Life/5K Race for Life in Columbia, South Carolina to raise funds for Palmetto Health Breast Center.
My dad has had cancer twice – breast cancer and bone cancer. My family knows what it’s like to go through the fear and the waiting and everything connected with it. An estimated 3,000 people (women AND men) will be diagnosed with breast cancer in South Carolina alone this year, and many of them will not be cured. More
Twenty Pounds Down!
After 10 months of re-learning how to eat well and exercise properly, I finally hit the 20-pound mark! Not only did I lose 20 pounds, but I also lost 27 inches and two dress sizes! I still have a long way to go, but I’m pretty darn proud of myself. :) More
I Survived the 30 Day Shred
After being stuck on a weight-loss plateau for several months, I decided to do Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred to see if I could get some results through torture. Anyone who’s seen Jillian on TV knows how intense she is, so I figured if anyone could get me off this plateau, she could. Was I insane? Possibly. Was I desperate? Definitely. So, I got the videos, borrowed (stole) my mom’s 3 lb. hand weights, and proceeded to start the hardest workout I’ve ever done. By choice. Repeatedly.
I did the Shred over 34 days (30 days of workouts with 4 days off due to scheduling). I also continued my regular 30-minute workouts at Curves three days a week and ate an average of 1400 calories per day.
Since I don’t have a workout buddy for this experience, I thought I would blog my daily reflections about good old Jillian, and her kick-butt workouts, and the emotional roller coaster than ensued. Enjoy. More
Ten Things I Did On My Birthday
Birthday weekend, that is. (Yes, I like to stretch out my celebrations.)
01. Enjoyed a four-day weekend.
02. Had a party with my students.
03. Had a family dinner at Kovachi’s.
04. Bought myself a new purse. And new shampoo.
05. Played with the iPad my parents bought me.
06. Enjoyed the gorgeous weather with the windows open.
07. Ate the biggest piece of red velvet cake EVER.
08. Watched the Ellen show for hours on end, thanks to DVR.
09. Slept in very late four days in a row.
10. Got a billion lovely birthday wishes from friends and family.
The big 2-9 has finally arrived.
Getting An Inch Of Snow Is Like Winning 10 Cents In The Lottery
I’ve had three days off school due to snow and ice. Truth be told, it was only about 3 inches of snow with an ice coating, but we in the South don’t know how to handle cold weather. Today’s big news story involved tips on driving in winter weather… If I was motivated enough to leave the house, I’m sure I could prove my theory that all the stores are now empty of bottled water and canned goods.
New Year’s Resolutions
01. Write more.
02. Hone my photography skills.
03. Keep going strong with my weight loss.
04. Read 50 new books.
05. Watch 50 new movies.