- I live in a small town in Northern Louisiana that revolves around the high school football team.
- I do NOT like football.
- I do like to run!
- And no, there are no alligators living in my backyard.
- I am a first grade teacher, and have been teaching since January 2009. You could say it is my calling. My little students definitely have my heart.
- I married my best friend, my soul mate, my prince charming, Donnie, on December 19, 2009. <3 I cannot imagine life without him.
- The hubby does like football.
- He DOES NOT care to much about running. But he supports me every step of the way. ;)
- Watching movies, cooking together, and going on outings are more of our "couple thing." ;)
- We currently do not have any children, but do want some... one day :)
- We have 3 cats... Morgan, Yoda, and Toulouse (named after the orange cat in The Aristocats!)
- That reminds me, I love Disney.
- I love all things Chinese, especially sushi.
- I love the beach, the ocean, the sun, the sand, and a good book to read.
- I am domestic - cooking, decorating, making our house a home.
- I love to shop!!!!! Shoes, jewelry, and now clothes because I can finally fit the styles I love!
- I cannot live without music.
- I have a girl crush on Katy Perry ;)
- Another woman that I love is Hungry Girl. Would not have been where I am today without her recipes, tips, and tricks.
- I'm not much of a TV person, but I do enjoy The Biggest Loser, Pretty Little Liars, American Idol, Big Brother, True Blood, The Doctors, and am a little bit of a news junkie.
- I have been overweight since I was in 6th grade.
- I reached obesity in 2009 and was 65 pounds overweight. I was 225 lbs at my heaviest.
- I was NEVER involved in any sports. (Except for this one time when my friend somehow convinced me to be on the church's softball league one summer..... I was the catcher....)
- I was in marching band in high school and 2 years of college.
- Marching band was my sport.
- I started my journey to a healthy new lifestyle on July 22, 2010. My life has not been the same ever since.
- I was the zumba queen.
- I have reached my goal weight and am a normal, healthy weight! I reached my goal weight on Febrary 13, 2011 of 160 lbs.
- I started training for a 5K in November of 2010.
- I competed in my first 5K on February 5, 2011 and won first place in my age group.
- I became addicted.
- I am now a runner.
LIFETIME GOALS
- Keep up with a strengthening plan, along with my running plan. I HATE doing weights!!!!!
- Tone and tighten my arms, stomach, and thighs.
- Drink more H2O!!!
- Maintain my weight loss for LIFE.
- Eat better, as in getting the right amount of vitamins, fuel, etc. from my food.
Run a 10K.DONE 4-16-11!Train and run a Half-Marathon.DONE 10-9-11!- Train and run a Marathon by age 30.
