My Physical Activity Accomplishments: I never would have considered myself a runner. I laughed outloud and even got defensive when someone told me I could easily train and run 3 miles. I was NOT a runner. Even after being forced to run in basic training (Air National Guard) I still didn't consider myself a runner. Mostly because I didn't enjoy it and I was being forced to do it. Then I moved to California... I joined Team in Training and started training for my 1st half marathon. I raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of my mother. Unfortunately an injury kept me from running that race, but didn't side line me for long. After several 5 K's and two triathlons, I set out to train for another 1/2 marathon. My fiance' at the time, Gary and I signed up for the Santa Ynez Wine County Half Marathon. We trained together. He put together an amazing playlist on my ipod. He wasn't a runner either - having just LOST 226 lbs on HMR! This was a BIG thing for both of us. The day of the race couldn't have been more perfect. The weather was gorgeous, we ran a steady 10 min/mile pace, and never stopped. Our knees and hips were begging us to slow down, but neither one of us wanted to stop. We kept pushing. Gary and I crossed the finish line together, hand in hand, and both felt a huge sense of accomplishment. I am so proud of him... and even proud of myself! To this day, I hesitate to say I am a runner. BUT I now love to run. It is definitely my physical activity of choice to keep my weight under control. It's a great stress reliever and just feels great. Moral of the story - never say never!

My Hobbies: For fun I love to dance, run, listen to music, go to the movies, read, play softball - I am usually up for anything!!

My Favorite Quote: "The chief cause of unhappiness and failure is trading what you want most for what you want in the moment."

My Company: HMR Program at Dr. Billys

My Job Title: Operations Manager