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Showing posts with label Special Events San Antonio. Show all posts
I bet you didn't think I would stick with it. Well. So far, so good. I am down 15 pounds since I last posted, and determined not to give up until I reach my goal.
Not winning The "biggest loser" contest could have been a major obstacle and was emotionally disappointing, but grit and determination won out, so I am hanging in there with my 2012 resolution. Yay homegirl!
The contest was actually kind of fun. With the help of myfitnesspal.com, I learned by journaling what was going into my mouth and what kind of energy I was expending that this should really be a no brainer. If I cheat or fudge on what I journal in my fitness pal, I am really only cheating myself. If I am honest about the input, then my body responds with the appropriate weight loss in relationship to calories in and out.
There were competitors that lost much more than I did. The winning female lost 25 pounds in a month. Wow, now that's impressive. When I asked what she done to lose so much, so fast, she was a little hesitant, but said that she had cut to 500 calories a day and worked out twice a day. She drank no coffee, no soda, no simple carbs, very little fat and mainly existed on lean protein and complex carbohydrates. Even though she didn't tell me, I bet she had to avoid any Realtor functions like she would avoid the plague.
My lifestyle has changed, but not so much. I still manage to go out for dinner or happy hour with friends and clients. My diet has included almost anything you can imagine. Cooking light recipes are my friend, but I could still enjoy a dirty martini or 1 glass of wine. I could have a bite of fried avocado ( although indulging in the fried stuff or alcoholic beverages greatly reduces the other good things I could be enjoying). Dairy Queen visits mean that I order a plain small cone in lieu of a banana split. The bottom line is that I have to be accountable and disciplined.
Hiking in Government Canyon
The biggest change has been incorporating exercise into my lifestyle. Randy and I love to hike! Walking on a track or repeating the same routine is the ultimate boredom for me, so the exercise quest became an adventure. The goal of walking about 4 miles a day was surpassed by a need to explore and find more challenging paths. Even getting off the beaten path (in and away from urban development) was part of the process. San Antonio has many parks with hiking and biking trails to explore. Please follow the links below:
I am Stephanie Kelley, Realtor® at Keller Williams Legacy, San Antonio, Texas. If you have questions about San Antonio real estate or just want to chat a bit about our wonderful Alamo City, please call me at or (210) 867-8743, or E-mail me at swkrealtor@aol.com Our experienced Realty Solutions Team is always ready to help you with your home buying or selling needs. Visit me at http://SanAntonioHomeQuest.com
Post Script: I have let almost a month pass without publishing - Sorry about that, but I am down another 5 pounds. Yay me!
The home girl loves Halloween! Here is a list of my favorite things to do this year in San Antonio., along with a few tips for your added enjoyment.
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Haunted Houses I was able to find 4 haunted houses that looked really good, and have provided links to their websites so you can get their hours, pricing and location.
13th Floor This one claims to be the longest and largest horror house in San Antonio, full of intense graphics and theatrics.
Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to enter. Please call (210) 338-0382
Nightmare on Grayson A San Antonio Classic! I was having my nails done yesterday with a lady who works there. She told me that they have been there 22 years and it is family friendly. I am most excited about Zombie Night, when you can dress like your favorite Zombie.
Terror Mansion **** 4 Star Rated SA Express News San Antonio's Scariest Haunted House
Ripley's Haunted Adventure I took Liby and Nikki (my grandkids) here when they were around 7 or 8 and they LOVED it. (They are pretty tough cookies) We got chased by a monster with a chain saw who turned out to be pretty nice. Nikki lost her flip flop while running and screaming in the dark and the monster handed the flip flop to her. It's a pleasantly creepy haunted house, but then it doesn't take much to scare me.
Amusement Parks
There is just too much information to share here, so click on the links below.
· Learn about vermicomposting with the Texas Red Worms’ worm bins.
· Participate in the BOO Fitness Challenge.
· “Amazing Butterfly” Photo Contest winners will be announced.
Kids will especially love the following activities:
· Costume parades at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
· Getting gooey with Schulz Nursery’s Gak slime.
· Face painting.
· Corn printing.
· Making wildflower seed balls.
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is located at 555 Funston at North New Braunfels Avenue with free parking. The Botanical Garden is operated under the auspices of the City of San Antonio Department of Parks & Recreation and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. For more information, the public can visit San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Spook-Trackula
Train Rides and Halloween Show for the Family
Date(s): 10/29/2011 - 10/30/2011 Time: Sat and Sun 7 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Sunday, October 30 and
Monday, October 31, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Join the Zoo for some “spook”tacularly scary fun at the 25th Annual Halloween event, Zoo Boo at YOUR San Antonio Zoo.
Zoo Boo is an exciting, safe, and non-scary Halloween event for families with children 12 years of age or younder held on the grounds of the San Antonio Zoo.
* This event can get REALLY crowded. Go early, plan to walk far from parking , you may want a flash light or reflective clothing to get to and from the zoo.
The San Antonio Ghost Tracks I've never actually done this, but I'm sure all my kids have, and it seems to be a popular urban legend. San Antonio has rumours of ghosts at the Alamo, the Menger, the Emily Morgan and even the Missions, but I must admit this one truly intrigues me. Maybe this Halloween I will check out a real ghost. Or, maybe I will be a Zombie at Nightmare on Grayson.
Do you have a favorite halloween haunt in South Texas? Suggestions for a fun fall activity? Please add a comment and keep it clean - Texas Home Girl runs a family friendly site :-)
Happy Halloween!
I am Stephanie Kelley, Realtor® at Keller Williams Legacy, San Antonio, Texas. If you have questions about San Antonio real estate or just want to chat a bit about our wonderful Alamo City, please call me at or (210) 867-8743, or E-mail me at swkrealtor@aol.com Our experienced Realty Solutions Team is always ready to help you with your home buying or selling needs. Visit me at http://SanAntonioHomeQuest.com
If you're in north San Antonio in the area of 1102 East Sonterra Blvd around noon on Tuesday, 7 June 2011, you're invited to a cool event on a hot day.
It's GRILLING ON THE LOT, a charitable event for San Antonio's Children Shelter.
For a reasonable price you'll enjoy the best brisket lunch under the sun and have the opportunity to buy a yummy homemade desert prepared by a member of Keller Williams Legacy's stellar realty services team. Proceeds go to the Children's Shelter.
Enjoy our YouTube Flyer for this year's event and video of last year's grilling great time.
This year promises to be even better. See you there!
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