The Good, Bad, Pretty and Ugly Accounts of One Woman’s Weight Loss Journey

The Good, Bad, Pretty and Ugly Accounts of One Woman’s Weight Loss Journey2019-01-04T08:21:32-05:00

NKOTB Inspires my Body Confidence

So there I was dancing around the room naked in front of the mirror. For someone who struggles with body image issues after massive weight loss, being able to do that without stopping to find a flaw and pick at
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Attitude of Gratitude – Appreciating Your Journey

Sixteen months ago I wrote a blog that documented my running achievements thus far and gave a few tips on staying motivated and inspired in your journey.  At that point I had ran my first three half marathons and I
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My Fitness Tracker is a Watch

Photo from October 12, 2014 I just looked at my watch and it’s nearly approaching 10:00 a.m. My watch is supposed to be much more than that. That’s why I bought it. My watch was supposed to do all sorts
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The Bariatric Food Pledge

Dear Slender Seekers, If you know anything about this Weight Loss & Wellness Coach you know that I love nothing more than encouraging and motivating folks to be the best version of themselves that they can be and that I
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Back To Being the BEST version of ME

Dear Slender Seekers, Sometimes you just have to stop and write. I’ve been quiet for too long. I’ve gotten off track and felt guilty. But today, I fixed it. Today, my first day off since New Years, today I promised
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Contest Winner’s Wine and Dine Recap

 Guest Blog by “How do YOU Celebrate Success” Contest Winner Amy Smith When I last wrote, it was the night before I left for the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon. My injured knee threatened to take my dream of
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Contest Winner Experiences Pre Half Marathon Jitters

Dear Slender Seekers,   Running a Half Marathon is no small venture. Especially with the background of fighting obesity that many of us come from. It can be scary and it can be intimidating. I still get pre-event jitters on
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Slender Seekers RunDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Recap

So I have arrived home from our big adventure at Walt Disney World for the RunDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon. As I sit here drinking my coffee I’m trying to decide where I should begin. I could tell you all
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Dear Amy, A Letter From Your Coach

Dear Amy, So we’re just one night away from getting on a plane to start our Walt Disney World half marathon experience and I know you are terrified. First I want you to take a deep breath, relax and remember
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Emotional vs Physical Running

I’ve been running my whole life.  I don’t mean that I have been putting my feet to the pavement and racking up the miles in races. Nope. Until about two years ago running wasn’t a physical activity for me. It
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