Countdowns & Carbs

Hi all! How was your day? I must admit, I was in a bit of a funky mood all day… for no particular reason, I think it might have been post-trip blues, because like I tweeted.. I was just feeling restless. Since I was 18 yo I lived in Berkeley, CA for 4 years, Baltimore for 2 years, and now (almost exactly) 2 years in Phoenix. I like change, I like living new places and trying new things. There are so many places...

‘Huge’ Mixed Messages

Hope you’re having a relaxing day off if you’re in the US, and if not.. I hope you’re just having a wonderful day. And now for an opinion or 2 :p .. Huge Mixed Messages Have any of you seen the new TV Show on ABC Family, called ‘Huge’? I actually haven’t seen it, but I’ve heard and read a couple articles about it. The show “features seven male and female teens and their...

Mexico Recap & CCBD

Hi! How was everyone’s weekend?! Well I must admit, mine was pretty fantastic. I knew I’d have a good weekend.. after all, how can you miss hanging out on the beach in Mexico with friends?.. but it surpassed all expectations. Let me tell you, those triathlon folks know how to party! Friday morning I headed down to Rocky Point, Mexico, which is about a four hour drive from Phoenix with a few friends, two of...

Flip the Switch

There were many different names I could have used for this post: “Let the Craziness Begin,” “Bye Carbs, Hello Cardio,” “Summer Slim Down” .. but no matter the name, it’s that time again, I’m flipping the switch from ‘Building’ to ‘Leaning Down’ to prepare to compete in Fitness & Figure competitions this summer. If you’re a more recent reader of...

Moderate Evolution

Hello hello! How are you all? Evolution As I briefly mentioned in the ‘Winner’ post, I was in desperate need of a computer break, so I took a couple days off from blogging. I have a couple big projects due this coming week, and there is a lot of work left to do on both. As a result I spent most of break in front of the computer, only leaving the house for workouts. With my MBA program in its last months, plus...