3 Days to Tri…500 Lbs No More!

Every morning, I wake up, and stare toward one of my bedroom windows. Above this window, hangs the Believe sign Jeremy made me out of string, nails, crayons, and much more. Most days, I look up at that sign, and I climb out of bed feeling motivated and happy. Today, was no exception to that rule. …

4 Days to Tri…500 Lbs No More!!

Woot!!! Took today on like a beast and powered through it. My daughter headed off to greet my little brother Shawn who is returning from his archelogical dig in England. So proud of you Shawn, you’re amazing!! Anyway, *coughs* Sorry proud sister moment. I knew I wouldn’t have her around to watch her brother while …

5 Days to Tri… 500 Lbs No More!

Today was a pretty lazy day for me, and man did I ever need it. My body is feeling rested and strong this evening, and I cannot wait for training tomorrow. Who knew at 500 Lbs, that I would ever say, or even think that I would look forward to running, or anything else physical …

6 Days to Tri…500 Lbs No More!

I cannot even believe how close we are to this event. In less than 6 days I will be crossing the finish line with my husband, having completed a goal that I set so long ago. I am stronger and fiercer than I have ever been in my entire life, without a shadow of a …

7 Days to Tri…500 Lbs No More!

It’s officially a week away from our Triathlon, and I rocked it today. Started the day with a trip to one of my favorite places, Weight Watchers. A week ago today, my husband joined WW’s, and it had a huge impact on my week. Being more aware of what he ate, and assisting him in …

8 Days to Tri…500 Lbs No More…

Well, I clearly had so much fun on my rest day yesterday, that I never got around to making my post. What an awesome day I had yesterday,and I throughly utilized it. My daughter who is an amazing babysitter, if you’re in need of one; cpr, first aid, and safe sitter trained (hint, hint*G*) was …

9 Days to Tri… 500 Lbs No More!

Heck ya, we are in the single digits!! I keep saying this, but I cannot wait for this Tri to happen. I have trained very hard, for a long time, and it’s getting so much closer than when I started. For many months during this process I was straight up terrified of it taking place, …

10 Days to Tri…500 Lbs No More!

I suspect, today my topic must be making your activity fit into your schedule, even when you’re telling yourself it can’t. It was another busy day for me but in a different kind of way. My husband’s Grandma, who is also my children’s Great-Grandmother (or G-Grandma as she likes to be called) is here from California, …