Grace found in Small Steps
An uphill journey might seem hard, but the view at the top is worth every step. The other day I was listening to the Rich Roll Podcast and his interview of Zach Bush, [...]
New Book Blog – Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection within Christian Spirituality
I don't have a history of being happy with my body. I started running to lose weight. I soon learned that running alone wouldn't do it. I had to change my eating as well. Over [...]
The Never Ending Struggle with Weight is Downright Scary
"In further studies, they found that weight loss, both in people who are lean and obese, triggers a powerful suite of biological and psychological responses that work together to restore the lost fat... In effect, [...]
The Running Skirt
My first half marathon. I wore this running skirt until it was "falling off too big." A few years, and many pounds, ago I couldn't wear shorts when running. My legs were too [...]
That Weight Struggle – Weekends
Can you relate to this? You wake up on Monday morning, ready to start a new week. You are determined to eat well, exercise well, and do whatever else is necessary to care for your [...]
That Weight Struggle – Environment
Some mornings I wake up and my first thought...well, my second thought is Bel-Vita Biscuits. That first thought is always coffee. The biscuits, really cookies, are sometimes a before a long run indulgence. The problem [...]
The Never-Ending Struggle with Weight
A year ago I did a little series on my post Mountains to Beach Marathon attempt to "lose that last 15-20 pounds. I actually lost about 5 pounds, yet didn't keep it off. I started [...]
Re-Committing: Boston Marathon Training Week 3
This photo was taken in November. Yesterday (Sunday 1/7) some members of my running club were planning to conduct a weigh-in, followed by an 8 week contest to lose weight. I'm told they [...]
What Happened to Healthy Eating? Boston Marathon Training – Week 1
Real fruit at the bottom yogurt...just fruit and plain yogurt. A good snack when going back to the basics. The 2018 Boston Marathon will commence 17 weeks from today. I've been eating horribly! [...]
A Nice Progress Marker – Gratitude 7/3
Today it was me, my husband, and my son. Here we are just before the start. Five years ago my daughter, husband, and I ran our first 5k races at the Channel Islands Harbor [...]