Okay..we are officially on hold!!..but just for a few more days!!

Okay, so from yesterday until the end of this trip I am going to have no time to myself before 8pm or later everyday until the end of this Summer Congress, so my dear readers, please hang in there with me until I return home and yes..it will be much easier to keep up with things even though I will be traveling to Texas just 5 days after I return home from this Czech adventure..so know that I am definantly not giving up on my main goal of fitness and weight loss..it just needs to be put on hold for a few more days until my schedule is sort of sane and routiene again!! But, if it helps any I am making super good eating choices for the most part..have only had ice cream for dinner once since I have been here;D..had a gorgeous salad annd cheese plate and water for dinner tonight.
We had the opportunity today to watch and give our input on a sport and medical competition today (international..for example teams from South Africa, Finnland, Deutschland...) was super interesting.Will be touring a local hospital tomorrow and then having a reception at a castle tomorrow evening..yeah, life is not too boring at this moment in time..spending time with great co workers, learnng alot, and basically just getting lots of new ideas and energy. Oh..and did I mention networking..I am so networking!!
Okay, as always since we have arrived, I am totally wiped out and am searching as we speak for my alarm and book to crawl in bed with..Have a wonderful day, evening, morning..whatever time it is there where you are..Bis morgen..

This is not so easy..

Hello, this week is not going to be so easy to stay on top of writing and doing what I have planned in my minds eye everyday. As I am traveling with 4 other women, my phone is acting up and not sending my emails to my computer but I have taken a ton of pics for you all. Will try again tomorrow to download. Did spend so time this evening exploring the city but in exchange I did not make it to the gym and do not think I will make it there until Wednesday evening as tomorrow we start early, finish attending the days presentations, attend an opening ceremony and then a dinner with all of the groups that are here..all is time consuming but such a great chance to meet so many people from so many different countries. Living in Germany and continuing to do what I do has really opened some doors up and I have gotten to do some really neat stuff, go to new places, and meet wonderful people. Okay, once more I am wiped out..will try for pics again tomorrow befor the day gets started and my brain is fresh!!

Time over..

Hi guys, it is almost 10pm and after a day of being on the road, getting settled into yet another hotel and feeding my face with some yummy stuff I am done for the day..took a couple pics of food, will post tomorrow and found the gym. Plan on skipping dinner tomorrow and sweating some of today out. Sleep well. Bis morgen! However, we are in the Czech Republic..how cool is that?? ;D

More shopping?? Did I really buy that?? :D

Hi there..I choose red to write in today because it is just flat out toasty outside, and inside if you have ever stayed in a hotel here..usually air conditioning is not needed so not very many places have it..oh, nothing like sweating..even in the shower..!! So..2 days, 2 trips to Frankfurt, countless coffees, and 2 coworkers and friends now back in Deutschland..even if just for a short time..So, as a result, I have a confession..I ate pasta and drank an iced coffee for lunch to kick off our week together (and did a little more shopping..a girl can never have too many dresses can she??). But, dear readers and support..I came back to the hotel, put my tennis shoes on and walked 7062 steps. I must now do laundry and repack what I unpacked a little over a week ago to drive to Czech tomorrow and unpack it again..at least I can absolutely not say my summer has or will be boring! Lots of traveling and meeting new people.
Okay, so with traveling tomorrow do not know what exercise schedule will look like but will write tomorrow evening, regardless.. to fill you guys in and maybe even post a couple of travel pics!!

2 days till girls only road trip!!

Hi there..spent part of the day driving to Frankfurt Airport to pick up one of my co workers that flew in from the states today, then came back and finished my walk time for the day..exercise steps taken today 10,265 and 100 crunches. Had bran cereal with dried fruit and skim milk for lunch and fish and fruit for dinner. Feeling pretty darn healthy just about now!! I had to be proud of myself..avoided the trap of the slightly expensive, fru fru airport coffee bar coffee today, 1 more trip tomorrow and then we are going snack shopping for the long drive..hope my self control can hold out to peer pressure!! But, knowing I have all of you great readers out there helps to keep me focused and actually, it makes it easier to make better food choices and get my rear in gear..even when I am dead on my feet! Okay, till tomorrow evening..stay positive, stay hydrated, and keep smiling!!

Is the day already over?

Good evening to all. It is already late in the evening and I am just now back in my room..so no long racewalks this evening..but I posted a couple of pics of happy veggies and friut and my newest discovery..this yummo Stash Chai Green Tea, I brewed it like normal and then chilled it. Very good and very healthy!
Okay, my promise to all of you..2 exercise sessions tomorrow..stay tuned for steps and push up numbers!!

New sports bra..lots of sweat!

Hey guys!! So excited to log on to this site today and see that 559 of you have read this homegrown blog..started from a need to share this journey of weight loss and getting healthier with others who share the same struggles..such exciting stuff!! And the fact that you wonderful people come from all over the world makes it even more amazing!!
Well, obviously I had to go shopping today in the sporting section to get my move on this evening..but after all of the grumbles it was well worth it, my racewalk this evening consisted of 8,445 steps and I must say, I feel great..sweat, tired legs, and lots of good endorphins cruising through my body. 
As I was walking around the base this evening I was looking at all of the moving trucks and busy being so glad that I have finally reached a point in my life where I am happy to be living in my forever home. It was not always like that, up until a few years ago I had literally a physical and mental need to move every couple of years.. up until about 5 years ago I had never lived anywhere for more than a couple to few years at a time for as long as I can remember..not a bad thing but sometimes I wonder if I would have been a completely different personality if I had always lived in the same place for my entire life..as it is..I like to say that I have a bit of gypsy blood! Only took 40 plus years to get over it..and maybe a really good man! Would love to hear from some of you, over life, love, healthy living..whatever you have to say..
Have an incredible evening..Bis morgen!!