I took my friend, Kim Page Gluckie’s challenge today (click here to visit IAMPTE)  and did something I needed to do.  I managed my email subscriptions.   (more…)

Some days I think I’ve finally got it figured out. Meals are planned, groceries are bought, lunch was packed… And then life happened and we forgot to take supper out of the freezer. (more…)

Why does this seem like such an epiphany?

I was chatting with my friends last week as we took our learning from local weight loss meetings and created our own group. (We’re tired of paying and not getting much out of the meeting so we’re following the program and creating our own support group, but that’s an aside.) As we talked about our weeks and our plans for how to reach our goals, I mentioned that I would not have any weight problems if I treated myself as I treat my kids. (more…)

My first step towards learning to run like my kids was to pick a goal. Running a marathon before turning 30 was my goal; then I was pregnant at 30, so I made it a marathon by 35. Last year I was aiming at running Melissa’s 1/2 marathon.  I did complete the 10k but not as I had planned (read about it in The Calgary Beacon). I have finally set a goal and I have 2 years and 10 weeks to reach it – possible. (more…)

My first day going gluten-free started off well.  A great breakfast, a great lunch – feeling better already – and then the birthday party for a two-year-old. I learned a few things. (more…)

I am embarking on a 30 day gluten-free trial starting Sunday.  I’m debating adding sugar-free to it as well. But what will be left to eat? I currently live on bread and pasta and fruit.

Perhaps that’s the problem. (more…)

When we learn to run it is an adventure.  Speed opens up more territory to our never ending exploration.  My 19-month-old daughter is now running, not always gracefully, but always with a giggle.  My four-year-old son loves to run and to be chased – he turns everything into a race. 

I so much want to learn how to run like my kids. (more…)