I am not going to lie - blogging is hard. I try - I really do. I have really good thoughts throughout the day and know that I can have some witty remark or comment to add to the wold. But what happens? I come home and find my couch. Or better yet - I can't find a reason why I need to add to the noise of the internet.

And yet, here I am. Again. THIS WILL BE THE TIME I WILL STICK WITH IT!! The other little voice in my head says don't hold your breath. But that little voice told me to quit with yesterday's workout too - so really she can suck it.

So its a new year and and a new me. And I WILL try this again. So what have I been up to you ask? A whole lotta work my friend, that's what! I really never realized the differences between alternative education and "mainstream" were until I took up residence as the CTE counselor at a nearby school. It isn't harder, but its different, and that takes time getting used to. I love it, and I love my kids, but man it takes up my time.

That said, somehow by the grace of all that is holy, I managed to keep my weight off and I'm sitting a little prettier in the 160s. Not perfect, and certainly not my goal weight, but it was nice to take some "time off" and not see my 30+ lbs loss creep back up on me. So now its time for goal number 2: run a half marathon.

Holy Lord in Heaven, my level of respect for people who have been doing this forever has gone up 20 fold. So what have I've been doing? GOOD QUESTION!!!

Right now, its two times a week with a trainer for strength, kickboxing with a co-worker, a group kickboxing class, and four days of running with a recovery walk on Sundays. Its week 3, and I'm doing okay for the most part. 

I've also gotten hot and heavy with My Fitness Pal and a Nike Fuelband. Updates on both coming up soon. 

Welcome back, thanks for sticking around, and maybe I won't run out on you again.