SO EXCITED...

Tomorrow is the first day of Master's swim for 2010. Yeah~


Waddling to pack my bag..........

CHILLIN'

This morning I rediscovered something that I love. My planned training was a 6 mile run with Snips. I always check the weather channel as soon as my feet hit the floor. There was a chill advisory until 10am and the actual temperature was -2. You could hear the crunch of the snow under your feet(Yak Trax). I love running in winter. The air is so fresh, crisp and clean.

Now that the holidays are over, it's time to get my nutrition back on track. The cabinets and frig were cleaned out and it was a family trip to the grocery. There has been too much eating out. As always, the new year brings better eating habits.

Waddling into the first week of 2010.........

RESOLUTION TIME

It's that time of year when you begin to think of New Year's resolutions. I never keep them so I was reading Charisa's blog and saw this quote:

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a attractive well preserved body; but rather to skid sideways,champagne in one hand,strawberries in the other, body thouroughly used up,totally worn out and screaming Woohooo... What a ride!."

I want to add to this---I want to do everything to make my skid last a long time.

Waddling and wishing everyone a great 2010..............

POST HOLIDAY

As always Christmas goes too fast. There was something different about this year and I can't quite put my finger on it. We all wanted this year to be extra special. The reason is that next year Bino will not be here with us but most likely overseas somewhere with the Army in a tank.


The gifts were all chosen with extra thought and care. There was not one that was without meaning. I received many that I will hold close to my heart. The one that I will keep close to me was from Bino. It was an Army bear. It had a special bag. When I opened it Bino said, "Next year Mom when I am not here and you miss me just give the near a hug." WOW. Talk about the tears running down your cheeks.

House's gift blew me away also. It was a newspaper article written about my father who is 87. The photos is of him holding my kids pictures in his living room. House had it laminated and framed for me. Again---WOW.

Hooch and her boyfriend also made me smile with a set of special penguins for my collection. They are awesome.

I believe Christmas is not about the gifts but in this case the meaning behind all the gift made it different. Every Chistmas I feel that this one is the most memorable but again I think this one is it.

Waddling after a great Christmas day.........

HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!

From my family and I-We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season!

Waddling with much to be thankful for............

2010

This is my favorite time of the year. No not Christmas. It's the planning for the coming year. I got my pencil out and started researching races and laying out the year on paper. After yesterday's workout with Snips, we mulled it over and have a plan.

3/07 Disney's Princess Half Marathon

5/22 Galena Triathlon

6/13 Batavia Triathlon

7/?? Schaumburg Sprint Triathlon

8/18 Mid-August Madness Olympic Triathlon

9/12 Rev3 Half Iron "A" Race

9/18 USAF Half Marathon

10/18 Grand Rapids Half Marathon

12/5 Las Vegas Marathon

I have to say that I think I am finally over my funk. I am feeling motivated and excited for 2010. Bring it on.

Waddling into a new year.......

TAKIN' IT TOO EASY

Now that training for my Iron race is completed, I am again struggling with my weight. I am not sure which of the above pictures is the better photo of me. After the struggle getting the 30 lbs. off, you would think I would do everything possible not to put it back on. The biggest problem is that my willpower is non-existant. With my calendar for 2010 not filled in, I have been using the excuse that I will return to healthy eating soon but no need to yet.

I do face the challenge of having Metabolic syndrome and I also am insulin resistant. Those are 2 big reasons to work harder but 2 big reasons it is harder to get weight off.

Again, I am regrouping and swearing to start on Monday. I promise. I really will. Do you believe me? Stay tuned for what excuse there will be next.

Waddling and whining...............