And Now for Beckey Bushey

There she is.  Dead center.  The others are her classmates from Fortis Institute where she studied to be a Medical Assistant.  She walks tomorrow!  Yay Beckey!  Congratulations graduates!


Name: Rebecca
Nicknames:  Beckey, Beckster, Becks; Prince Charming is Waiting for ME, Baby Whisperer (she can make any baby stop crying...she's magic)
Favorites:  murder mysteries; playing with and spending time with her pets; hanging out with Jen because she soooo awesome; being located at the corner of Hot Mamma and Yowza; all things pink
Not So Favorites: migraines, whining children (yup those are mine); sour things: food and people
Why I'm Doing This:  Um, I get a tiara...do I need another reason?
Training:  I'm using the following workout calenders:  http://running.about.com/od/racetraining/a/basichalf.htm and http://www.fitsugar.com/Half-Marathon-Training-Schedule-Beginners-2845222

I should also tell you the Beckey is one of the best friends I've ever had.  She's been through a lot more in her 27 years than I have in my 35, and her smiles are genuine regardless.  She is a rare gem, and you would be blessed to know her.  This is no surprise really.  I have very high standards when it comes to those I hang out with.  Only the best for me!

So, two more Divas to go.  My ma and my sis.  I'm really tempted to do theirs myself...so very, very tempted.  They have two more days or it's on.

And Now For Aunt Val

Here she is!  The most fabu Valarie Hassler, my aunt.  Those cuties are grand-darnlin's.  She's boss.  They're boss.  It's genetic.  Here's a bit about her.

Name: Valarie
Nicknames:  Val, The Source of the Mid-West Heat Wave, Why-Yes-I-Am-That-Good-Looking
Favorites:  Yellow, friends, family get-togethers, casinos, grilling fish and shrimp
Not So Favorites:  shopping, super hates clothes shopping, fat days
Why I'm Doing This:  to lose weight and get in shape; it's a good challenge; my sister is doing it; always wanted to go to Myrtle Beach; nothing like a girl's week-end
Training:  walking the treadmill to start, going to add workout videos and weights and Wii fit for the element of fun

Another De-Fluff Diva who is as wonderful as she as is beautiful.  I am so happy she's going us on this adventure and super cool girls week-end!

Meeting the Divas in Charge

http://www.runlikeadiva.com/Half_Marathon_Events/Divas_Half_Marathon_-_North_Myrtle_Beach.htm

This is the goal.  It's not just me anymore.  I've got  a team.  The contributors to this blog are my partners in cellulite slaying and half marathon training.  If we can do this, so can you.  As unfair as it is that we are all so good looking and awesome, yet fluffy, we can no longer go on this way.  (When I say unfair, I mean to the skinny girls...a size 3 is the only advantage they have, and now we're taking it away...unfair) We want to live long and well so as to share our brand of crazy with more of you.

Even more frightening is that these fabu ladies are my family.  You will hear from my twin sis, my mom, my aunt, and possibly my cousin and two friends who have become family.  In case you haven't caught me on my other blog (shameless plug: www.elhiralina.blogspot.com) here is a bit about this De-Fluffing Diva.  The others will do the same.

Name: Jen
Nicknames: Cotton Candy Awesome Sauce; Amazon, My-Word-That-Girl-is-Crazy
Favorites: Jane Austin books and movies; my family; pizza; my friends; my church; sunsets; knee-high boots; cross-stitch
Not-so Favorites: running; bullies; brussel sprouts; scary movies
Why I'm Doing This:  to prove I can; to get healthier; to outrun that guy with an axe or the zombies; TIARA!!!
Training:  Weight Watchers eating and walking programs

There will be more about how we are training and eating and getting on.  Right now I have to go keep small children from causing last destruction which is exercise in itself.