Yesterday my training was like the wedding phrase, something old (the pull-up bar) something new, (my ear buds which Mitch bought me when we flew to NY but I never used till running yesterday) something borrowed, the suggestion that Carolina gave Carol and she gave me--(when building running endurance just don't stop running--slow down---run in place---just don't stop) I did … [Read more...] about Taking Control
weight loss
Transform Yourself
While I missed the first hour of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss, I did watch most of the second half when I hopped into bed last night. Unfortunately, the second half is rather uneventful, showing the skin surgery removal Dr. visit, and then the final weigh in. It is always amazing watching someone lose half their weight and gain an entire new life. Today I will watch the … [Read more...] about Transform Yourself
Everyone in the Pool
Yesterday I watched this week's episode of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition, and I have to say Chris Powell has really grown on me, though the show is quite predictable. This week we watched the 365 day transformation of Mike, from Tarpon Springs, Florida, who started his year at 493 pounds, and a burning desire for a girlfriend, an experience he had never before had. … [Read more...] about Everyone in the Pool
Transformations Happen!
Like a junkie getting a fix, after NO Biggest Loser for several weeks, I was really excited to come home on my break yesterday and watch Extreme Makeover Weight Loss with Chris Powell yesterday. Already I like him better than I did last year. He seems like a super nice guy. This week his client was Tony, a 49 year old divorced dad of 2 grown boys who's working in the fast … [Read more...] about Transformations Happen!
Fire it Up
Of all the things that went on the grill this holiday weekend, I think it was the pineapple that took the prize. Having bought an already peeled and cored pineapple I cut half of it into long slices, (the first night) sprayed with a little olive oil and placed on the grill for about 6-8 minutes each side and then drizzled a little agave nectar (could use honey, syrup or … [Read more...] about Fire it Up