September 10, 2012
I inherited my father’s sense of direction, or lack thereof. We were always getting lost on car trips, or as he would call it, “taking the scenic route.” But to...
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September 9, 2012
Every day I pack a nutritious lunch for my five-year-old daughter and every day she’s brought home her lunch untouched. At first I thought, “Well, it’s her first time in...
8 weeks until the Texas State Naturals Championship! It’s time for me to break out the 5″ heels and start sticking my hips out. (People at my gym you...
Just got off the phone with a relative (two relatives, actually) and I want to pull my hair out. Did that ever happen to you? Without going into details I’m...
September 8, 2012
Currently, I’m full swing into Operation Ass Lift. I’m discovering this mission is proving impossible. Much like Navy SEAL Team 6 looking for the elusive Osama Bin Laden, I...
Those of you who know me have heard about some of my epic battles with Daniel over the food journal he had me keep. In a nutshell, I hated...
September 7, 2012
Lisa’s Supplement List Welcome to the weird little world of bodybuilding! These were the supplements I took to lose 50 lbs. and gain lean muscle mass. Please note I don’t...
I was on the stepper last week when the Republican convention came on and I thought, “Oh crap! It’s election time already?” In 2008 I was, I daresay, a political...
September 5, 2012
I am a Gym Rat. I LOVE my gym, 24 Hour Fitness. I have my own little pack of gym rat friends and we socialize in 3-5 minute increments between...
March 19, 2012 “Hi. You were really grouchy on Saturday,” I said point blank to my trainer, Daniel. “Was I?” he asked looking up from the check-in desk. “Yes. I...
September 4, 2012
9 Weeks until the Texas State Natural Championships! I have to revise my September goals to something much more basic: eat clean. That’s my October goal too. And November....
The following is an excerpt from my memoir, “She’s Losing It!” March 18, 2012 A lot of time my life is compartmentalized and my activities are separated from each...
March 17, 2012 St. Patrick’s Day is always held dear to my heart not only because I’m Irish but also because it marks my first date with my husband. We...
September 3, 2012
Pursued for years by the USADA for using performance enhancers to help him achieve his record seven Tour de France wins, cyclist Lance Armstrong announced he would no longer fight...
September 2, 2012
April 2012 Daniel waves me over off the stationary bike and I sit down at the leg press. 90 lbs on the machine and I begin to lift with my...