So, I've seen that for your 100th post, you are supposed to write 100 things about me. So, here is more than you probably ever wanted know about me! (p.s. this is like my 4th post today, but I saw I was at 100 and I've had this in the can for awhile-so I thought I'd just hit the send button)
- My name is Beth
- I just became a "Mack" in December
- My husband and I were both born in the District of Columbia
- We didn't meet until we were well into our 20s
- Before I met my husband almost all of my roomates got engaged while I was living with them or were engaged.
- I was great luck, for them.
- TIVO is a fantastic invention
- I have a Masters in Social Work
- I have no training/experience with counseling or case management
- I started my career in the U.S. Senate
- I still miss working there
- I couldn't afford to keep living on that salary
- So I became a lobbyist
- I was once at one of my hubby's races when a woman I met (who was wearing a winnie the pooh sweatshirt) told me I was a terrible person for being a lobbyist.
- I lobbied for Medicaid (well, not at that time but right after)
- Now I'm working in Medicaid
- I don't think I'm interesting enough to fill up 100 things about me without including my resume
- I am the middle sister of three girls
- I also have two step sisters
- My husband has three brothers-our families are completely different
- I was a competitive swimmer through high school and college
- I have been overweight since I was 7
- Even though I used to swim over 20 hours a week
- I always want to make even though into one word
- My very best friends are the girls I swam with/lived with in college
- I went to a conservative Christian college
- And then to one of the most liberal grad school programs
- I once 'ran' 10 miles, I think I walked more than ran though
- I love photography and would like to focus on it more
- I don't really have the motivation to though
- I'm going to be an Aunt this fall
- I have endometriosis and PCOS, both are pretty much under control
- I want to lose weight so it is easier for me to have kids someday
- I was following a low carb diet from May 2006-January 2009.
- I lost about 60 lbs. by December 2007
- I gained 40 lbs back in 2008 while planning my wedding
- I had to return my dress for a bigger size (good thing David's Bridal was accommodating)
- I gave away all my clothes as I lost weight
- I had to buy new clothes when I gained it back
- I love holiday candy
- It makes me feel festive
- It also makes me gain weight...
- My whole family has weight issues
- My parents love to tell me how much I need to lose weight
- But whenever I turn down food they tell me it's a celebration and I should enjoy
- It's crazy to be spending the holidays so far away from our families
- My husband has 3% body fat (makes you sick, huh?)
- His whole family is super skinny
- They are awesomely supportive of my weight loss
- I started to blog after reading Pasta Queen and Amazing Adventures of Diet Girl
- It made me feel like I could get the support I need from the blog community
- I have really enjoyed reading all of your blogs and find it really inspiring
- After I read The Fat Girl's Guide to Life I decided to not spend $$ on weight loss, so I haven't re-joined Weight Watchers
- I am using the blog and sparkpeople for accountability and community
- I'm addicted to earning points on Sparkpeople
- I used to write in the forums
- Now that I don't fit in with the low carb forums I haven't found any I like
- My goal is to lose 1 lbs a week
- I'm scared about having loose skin
- I am glad I can eat all fruit again
- I can't wait for my birthday so I can have cake!
- I love cake
- I don't even remember what our wedding cake tastes like
- Every one told me we wouldn't remember our wedding day and I really don't
- I much prefer being married to being engaged. Life is better now that the wedding is over
- I bought two engagement rings (same stone, different setting) and four wedding bands.
- All told we still spent less than some people do for one wedding band.
- My exercise regimen is walking to/from work (1 mile each way)
- I have taken a break from the 30 Day Shred because it hurt my knee (old swimming injury)
- I wish I liked running, but I don't. The endorphins don't kick in.
- My hubby is a pro athlete. He runs for a living.
- We couldn't be more different
- I would like to be skinny and in shape so I'd fit in with the other pros at races (or at least not appear so incredibly out of place)
- We get to travel a lot for his races
- We went to Italy for our honeymoon
- I lived in Sweden for a summer in high school and then again for a semester in college
- I speak swedish/spanish when I'm drunk
- I have an addiction to popcorn
- After I had to go cold turkey for low carb I lost my taste for microwave popcorn and prefer airpopped popcorn
- I recently got to see a space shuttle launch in florida
- I've gotten to watch a movie in the White House's private screening room with the first lady
- I tried to take advantage of all I could while I lived in DC
- We now live in Denver
- But no, we don't ski
- I don't like the feeling of going downhill at high speed without control
- I only skied once in Junior High
- My swim coach would kick us out of the next race if we were caught skiing
- I would like to hike this summer
- I am loving living in the city and walking to work
- I am a homebody, once I get home it is hard to muster the energy to go out
- I am addicted to chick lit books
- I used to read them all through my hour long commute to work
- Now that I walk I listen to books on my ipod.
- I love my Roomba, I hate to vacuum
- I was kicked out of youth group because my best friend and boy I was kinda seeing decided to date.
- It was the best thing that happened to me.
- I am every advertisers dream because I'm so easily suggestible.
- I used to lobby for the advertising industry
- My favorite flowers are Stargazer lillies, apparently they are also known as Starfighter lillies. My husband prefers the second name.
- It look me almost a week to come up with 100 things about me..
- That's all folks! hope you had a great weekend!
