Day 11

Hello, my friends! So much has happened since we spoke last! I won't go into all of it, but it was a lot of big life things that no matter how much you think you have a handle on your emotional triggers, it some of it still jumps up and bites you in the butt. …

Black coffee and honesty

One of my compromises with myself when I started this blog (in deference to my last one) was to be completely honest. You get the good and the bad, the ups and downs, the wins and the losses. Why be fake? Why try to trick everyone into believing that life is rosy all the time …

the calm and the storm

Flying over a thunderstorm outside of Dallas this past October I think I've stared at the "Add title" part of this post for a good 20 minutes. I just finished writing a very mopey post about memories and pain. It's still in my drafts but I'll probably never post it. I'm sure everyone is tired …

really real reality

If you've followed me for very long at all, I write a lot about my weight, exercise, diet, etc.  I like these things.  I like seeing progress and I hate admitting failure.  However, like two sides to any coin you're always going to have them both.  Last year it was success upon success in my …

the great depression

138 day move streak.  4 perfect months.  21 pounds and 23 inches lost.  I've had quite the string of accomplishments lately.  I'm not trying to brag; I'm just proud of myself.  That's a lot.  I had (have) a long way to go.  I started this year wanting to be healthier not only physically, but mentally …

exercise & travel

I used to think that traveling was great because that meant I didn't have to workout.  Back in the day when I was running or training for a race, I *might* have a run just to explore a city but I NEVER sought out a gym.  However, when you're serious about something, even if it's just …