Pedal Through

Those who participate in weight loss reality tv shows have several HUGE carrots dangled in their faces motivating them to lose weight and get healthy. They are removed from family and jobs, each huge stresses, and then provided with top trainers and nutritionists to help achieve their goal. The winner could receive $250,000+, an expensive vacation, a new home, or a fancy car..... on top of a brand new body! What an incredible deal!  The last time I stepped on the scale the numbers 237 stared back at me.  I was beyond horrified and detested what I had done to my body, I hated myself.  Through past experience I knew that another diet wouldn't help, diets never work.  I needed a carrot.  And I wasn't going on a reality tv show.   My carrot came into the world, loud and proud on March 16th 2006. She was definitely a gift since there is a 17+ year gap between her and my son. Tickled pink to be a Mom again! And a girl! Within 60 seconds of life she had...

Wowzers! The month of  February went by really quick! If you have not been following my blog this year let me catch you up.  Very simply, I am setting 3-4 resolutions per month instead of yearly resolutions. In February there were four resolutions that I focused on: 1. letting people finish their sentences and not interrupting. 2. keeping my eyes on my own plate. 3. Recover and get more sleep 4. use my time more wisely. On a scale of 1 to 4, I give myself a 2.5.  Resolutions number one and four I absolutely nailed!  Numbers two and three could use more effort so they will be carried over into March.  Progress not perfection. I don't want to get ahead of myself only two months into the new year but, I feel pretty darn successful!  My January resolves are still present too.   The gym has seen me at least 2-3 times a week and I am drinking water like it is my part-time job. For March: 1.  I will continue to work on rest and ...