Posted in May 2010

Midnight snack

Yesterday ended up being a very fun day!  We all met at Brian and Amy’s house to catch the Trolley to take us to Old Town Scottsdale.  The Trolley is a free service within Scottsdale, and it was a great way for everyone to get around together (and safely!). Don’t they look like a fun bunch?! Once the … Continue reading »

Challenge: Eating Out

So, my last two meals have not been at home.  Normally I have a hard time restraining myself at restaurants, but I felt confident that I would be able to make the right choices. Last night I went to Culinary Dropout for dinner with some friends to celebrate their recent nuptials (congrats Keleigh and Joe!).  I’ve been there … Continue reading »

Oh what a beautiful morning

It’s a beautiful day here in AZ – surprisingly, not too hot for this time of year.  I decided to take full advantage of the gorgeous weather and hit up Camelback Mountain for a 1 mile hike. After my hike I wasn’t quite done being outside, so I decided to go for a 2 mile run/walk on … Continue reading »

Run, Run, Run

Running is something I NEVER thought I would get into.  Anytime I tried I would huff and puff and just look forward to the minute I could stop and walk again.  But back in January 2009, after some persuasion from a co-worker, I decided to go to Road Runner and invest in a pair of … Continue reading »

They say it takes 21 days to change a habit

Today is 21 days from when I started my journey to a healthier lifestyle.  So far, so good – in the last 3 weeks I’ve lost 5 pounds and feel great!  I have a lot  more energy for working out and am really enjoying exploring new food options. I’ve simply been going about it the … Continue reading »