Half-assed homework meets the Mommy from Heck

October 4th, 2007

This morning, my 1st grader showed me his homework and swore to me that he had checked it twice.

He probably forgot to mention he checked it with his eyes […] Continue Reading…

Pushing past stark fear and expanding your courage

October 4th, 2007

Well! Yesterday was a rather fascinating workout in one of my favorite activities. To make a long story short, I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt […] Continue Reading…

Why teachers should be worshipped…and why some parents are pathetic

October 3rd, 2007

I….am an awesome teacher.

Ego and such aside, truly, I have taught my kids above and beyond in many academic endeavors. I taught my daughter how to read (heck, […] Continue Reading…

One more pound - bye bye! Weight loss/diet going great

October 3rd, 2007

Morning all,

Well! After karate kendo yesterday, I weighed myself at home and found I was 133.1 . This means I’ve lost about 2 pounds in the past […] Continue Reading…

When fad diets cause heart problems for weight loss

October 2nd, 2007

Have you ever heard of the Kimkins diet?

Touted by Women’s World Daily as an awesome way to lose huge amounts of weight, it turns out that this low carb, […] Continue Reading…

Happy happy joy joy! I’m buff, I’m buff, I’m mega, I’m buff!

October 2nd, 2007

Oh wow oh wow oh wow!

I lift weights and become one with the iron 2-3 times a week. Last Sunday, I was inspired to be quite meticulous about […] Continue Reading…

Exercises to get rid of a double chin

October 2nd, 2007

Alas, but it’s true. There is no such thing as ’spot-reducing’. Heck, if there was, all of my weight would have first disappeared off my tummy, leaving […] Continue Reading…

The mysteries of the Incredible Shrinking Gym Towel

October 1st, 2007

I just returned from 50+ minutes on the treadmill at my local gym. Generally my workout is a nice simple:

1 minute at 3 mph
Put ramp to level 10, […] Continue Reading…

A super side benefit to dieting and losing weight

October 1st, 2007

You know, I never knew the following would happen until I peered in the mirror last night and realized it!!

One of the great benefits to losing unhealthy weight is […] Continue Reading…

Household chore, mopping the floor…the calorie-burning way!

October 1st, 2007

I will confess - I always like trying to add some sort of exertion in any household chore that needs to be done.

Like most of humanity, we have a […] Continue Reading…