July 4th, 1776 is the day our forefathers stood up and said that we would no longer be ruled by outside forces. Â It was declared that we would rule ourselves and be a new nation. Â However, this declared freedom did not come without a struggle or without a war. Â But thanks to the sacrifices … Continue reading Independence Day
Motivation
Left Over Sin Made Good
So I've been busy cooking this morning. Â My son's graduation party is all set for tomorrow night. Â The family has been contacted, the BBQ has been ordered and all the plans are coming together to celebrate his accomplishments. Â So what is a mom to do - other than to make some homemade sinful desserts? … Continue reading Left Over Sin Made Good
Mold in My Kitchen!!
Well, we have one week left on our challenge and only 198 miles or classes to go. Â Can I get big, "whoo hoo"? Â As I look over our list of challengers and what each one has left on their goal, I can see that we have some who should be able meet their goal, others … Continue reading Mold in My Kitchen!!
Today Is the Tomorrow of Yesterday
Did you do today what you had planned to do when today was tomorrow? Did today bring you closer to the healthy, fit, new and improved you that you wanted to be when you thought of the you-of-tomorrow, yesterday? Confused yet? Go ahead and read it again and let it sink in real good before … Continue reading Today Is the Tomorrow of Yesterday
Give It a Full 80
I love my workouts. Â I rarely miss. Â Yes, something must be off in my head. Â I do realize this is not a "normal" characteristic. Â It wasn't always this way. Â I started the drudgery of working out years ago under the sole obligation to help me loose unwanted pounds (30+, and no, I have no photos. … Continue reading Give It a Full 80
Sweet Victory of Reaching the Goal
It all started as a kid on the monkey bars. Â You know the bar -- the one just a little out of reach. Â You do a slight little jump, grab hold with no problem (much like a skilled and graceful gymnast) and then just hang there because you're not strong enough to pull yourself up. … Continue reading Sweet Victory of Reaching the Goal
Sweat Is Fat Crying
âSweat is fat cryingâ is a quote from Pinterest that got my attention today as I thought about my tough-as-nails workout this morning. Â (Can I get an amen from my Fat Burn Friday Power Chisel class? â it was doosie this morning)Â Â As I pondered on this quote, I decided that I like the thought … Continue reading Sweat Is Fat Crying
But I Don’t Want To
âDarling, you need to eat your green beans.â âBut Mom, I donât want to. I donât like green beans.â âBut dear, they are good for you and help you to grow and to make you strong.â âI know, you done told me that, but I donât like âemâ. I donât want to!!! We all really … Continue reading But I Don’t Want To
The Best is Yet to Come
Nineteen-eighty something: Iâm in my teens with bright hot pink lipstick, big hair and Sassoon jeans that I had to lay down to zip. Luke and Laura dominated afternoon tv and no one I knew owned a computer or a cd player. I used my jam box and an audio cassette tape to work out … Continue reading The Best is Yet to Come
