Christmas Cheers and Leers

I've been asked by some friends and family if  I am ridiculously crazy it is really a good idea to start making some lofty weight loss and running goals during the Holidays.  Not sure what your Holiday traditions are like, but around here, they involve mass quantities of libations, coupled with carbohydrate overloads.  My mom actually makes a home made Baileys Irish Cream which conveniently folds both, large amounts of liquor and high caloric/carbohydrate into one drink.  IT.IS.TO.DIE.FOR.

I personally think this is the perfect time to map out a plan for upcoming running events.  Not only does this set the stage for specific training, but most events give out "early bird" discounts.  If you are a cheapo like I am, I would buy ketchup popsicle with the right discount.  And I am making a change in my life as far as healthy eating and exercising goes, not just a dieting ploy like the first 500 times I have tried to lose weight.  But THIS time I have all of you to keep me accountable.  If I haven't posted for more than a week, send the intervention team over and pull me out of the oreo box.

Some specifics: I truly need to lose 25 pounds to once again be part of the "Normal Weight" club according to the Institute of Brilliant Weight Versus Height Versus Body Mass Scientists (aka BMI).  But I would like to lose 30.  I am not going to disclose my weight in public as I was brought up properly to not only lie about my weight at all costs, but to also secretly criticize anyone who looks like they are gaining weight at a faster rate than I am.  I will not disclose the real color of my hair either. 

So I am going to train for the Denver Half Marathon next spring!  That is a huge milestone for me, and putting it in writing makes me that much more committed.  Thank you Blogging World!

I want to thank Ms. Lorraine for complimenting me on my skin!  Yes, I do love it and it really is because of the anti age products from my Rodan + Fields.  I also started using some of the Soothe after running in the cold.  That shit can really mess your face up!  (the cold weather, not my R + F!)  So if you do want the BEST skin of your life check out my website and get your ass on a regimen people! 

https://bbushman.myrandf.com/

PS  Who's doing the Turkey Trot Thursday morning?  I know there are "Trots" all over the US and my sister, a couple of sister in laws, and cousins are all joining me!