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I’m 44 today.  I remember being all in a panic in my 30s that the big 4-0 was approaching, like it would be the end of the world.  What a song and dance we’ve been sold!  Take it from [...]

My daughter turns ten tomorrow.  10.  Double digits.  That just seems inaccurate, because I clearly remember being pregnant with her barely a minute ago. I suppose I could write something mushy, [...]

I’m 43 years old today.  Every year as a gift to myself I do something that forces me outside of my comfort zone; I call it my birthday scare.  It’s kind of like a bucket list but [...]

This year I’m having a really hard time deciding my Birthday Scare.  For those of you new to my blog, every year for my birthday I decide to do something that scares the living hell out of [...]

One of the hashtags I’ve been using since American Grit is #BikiniMom.  I’ve done a lot of “bikini” posts due to competition season, so I figured it’s about time to [...]

Remember how I told you that I was going to be on Great Day Houston to talk about American Grit and my book, “She’s Losing It!” about how I lost 50 lbs. by entering a [...]

Last year’s birthday was such drama!  See here:  Turning 40 Sucks.  But 41?  I like being in my 40’s.  Why this sudden change of heart? I had this realization the other day – [...]

This Sunday, February 2, millions of people will be celebrating my 40th birthday The Super Bowl.  I’ve been feeling rather bummed all week because while tons of people will be drinking in [...]

It’s just past midnight.  I’m 39.  Wow.  I’ve been on this planet a long time.  Some people grow old gracefully.  I’ve never done anything gracefully, so why start now? [...]

Asking your trainer for permission to go off your diet is like asking your dad for the keys to the car.  You pretty much know the answer is going to be no but you have to ask it anyway. [...]