Monthly Archives: June 2010

Today over at the site Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans, folks are encouraged to blog about a confession. Interestingly, today’s blog post was already taking shape in my mind. And it was a confession. So here goes. Last night I … Continue reading →

Last year I did my first, and so far only sprint triathlon. The 800-meter swim portion was in a pool. Pool swimming is pretty easy for me. If the race atmosphere causes nervousness, one can always grab the side of … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago my hubs, extended family and I loaded our cars and headed to Florida. In past Vacay Chronicles I’ve told you about my attempt at self-care (successful!) and being on Phase I of the South Beach Diet. Today … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Vibrant Nation, a website written with women over 50 in mind. VN wishes to republish my blog posts on its site. Not knowing what all of this entailed, I emailed loads of … Continue reading →

Lately local 482gr8 blog readers I run in to have complimented me on my will power and strength. Some have told me they really like my “South Beach Diet blog.” These compliments are so sweet and kind.  The encouragement means … Continue reading →

I had not one but TWO firsts today. You’ll need to be sitting down for this. And it won’t hurt to have smelling salts nearby. The First First: I went to a pizza place and did not have pizza. For … Continue reading →

John Bingham, one of my fave writers on the topic of running, refers to himself as an “adult onset athlete.” I can related to this. While I was somewhat active as a kid, I didn’t enter my first 5K until … Continue reading →

Yesterday I completed the STRICT two-week Phase I. It’s strict because during this phase no grains, potatoes or fruit are to be eaten. Only lean meats, low-fat dairy, veggies and healthy fats such as olive oil and avocado passed my … Continue reading →

Welcome to my second vacation chronicle. When I left for sunny Florida I was on Day 4 of my self-imposed “100 Days on the Beach” South Beach Diet challenge. I was vacationing with six other family members, so challenge is … Continue reading →

Prior to leaving for vacation I picked up a copy of the new The South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook. I didn’t even know it existed until I saw an ad in Runner’s World Magazine. I had not yet begun … Continue reading →