Buh-bye 230’s!
This summer I want to… – End with my weight in the 220′s Another goal met!
Month: August 2013
Back to School
The return to work has been exhausting but good. The weird part has been my reaction to people’s comments of, “Wow, Tamara, you look great!” I’ve had enough people tell me that to see a pattern of how I respond. Instead of saying a simple ‘thank you,’ I start telling my colleagues how I look … [Read more…]
Brag. BRAG. BRRAAAG-GUH!!!!
Sometimes I have to remind myself why I have this blog. It’s not just to share my charming personality with the masses. I know, you’re surprised, right? Beyond that, it’s not just to talk about my ‘journey’. Especially since I never ever call it ‘my journey’ because it skeeves me out for some reason. I … [Read more…]
Bullies!
Today I went for my first run in seven days. I was glad because I made myself do it after my first day back at work- a day that would have been very easy to forgive myself of. I originally planned on going on the elliptical, but I knew I’d last about four minutes before … [Read more…]
Anniversary
One year ago today: Today I started back at work. On this day, last year, I made the commitment, with Bradley, to start taking walks again. I wanted to enjoy the air with my kids. Feel the weather. Discover caterpillars, smell blackberries, get sticky with sweat… Walks have always been a part of our lives. … [Read more…]
Break
I’m tired. Over the past few weeks we’ve been going at breakneck speed trying to pack the most fun we can in the remainder of the summer. We’ve also been trying to exercise a lot. Like, a lot. I wanted to make sure Bradley saw me using our new equipment often enough to make it … [Read more…]
Robots and Diet
Mmmkay. So, I’m not on the wagon very much right now. Right now I’m exercising plenty. I’m serious! I was on the elliptical for an hour today, still doing the weights (yeah, Bowflex!) and I’m running pretty much every day. But my food? Laws have mercy! It’s not that I’m doing that bad even, if … [Read more…]
Equipped
A few weeks ago I let it drop that for my birthday I’d like to turn our garage into a gym with a treadmill. Maybe some other machine too, but after all this heat this summer my nice, cool garage on at 85 degree run day sounded really nice. I was planning ahead. My darling … [Read more…]
The Little Things
… Jumping on the bed not worrying about it breaking. …Shopping with my daughter in the juniors section- she wears the smallest size while I can fit the largest. … being able to take advantage of The Gap’s 40% off everything coupon code. … crossing my arms … crossing my legs … sitting criss cross-apple … [Read more…]
The Skin I’m In
Yesterday I told my husband, “I love my body.” And I do. I love what my body does. I love being strong and capable. I love running. I love being able to run and run and run without stopping. I like being able to stand like a flamingo and tie my shoe without losing my … [Read more…]