So I had a bad day...

I had a bad day yesterday...it was like everything at once bombarded me...and I couldn't wait to get out for a run...couldn't wait to put my headphones in and forget about everything going on in my life and just run.  I hurried to put the kids to bed so I could get out of their early since I was running alone.  And it was.... GREAT!  First I don't run by myself enough - it was nice...and when I got home after my 5 miles I felt like I could take on anything.  

So thank you whoever invented running....cause I'm not sure how I handled the stress in my life beforehand!  

Does running have a calming affect on you?  Do you run faster when you are stressed or mad?  

I actually ran pretty slow last night- it was the first time in a long time I just let my mind clear and I didn't worry about time or pace or anything...I just went!

Good luck to everyone running in the Timp Half tomorrow...you guys have no idea how jealous I am!  My husband's family reunion is this weekend so I am going to Wyoming - but I LOVE this course and only wish I could run again...I could totally see myself getting 1:55 this time...haha - wishful thinking but I can pretend. If I never run it...I'll never know that I would probably actually be slower this time! LOL

Week 1 & 2...

I have nothing cool to say – nothing remotely worthy of writing this my last post.  I did so good my first week into weight watchers – lost .8 lbs!  So happy…and then my boss’ boss’ boss came into town…you know – He is kind of a big deal!  So we went to lunch at thai drift (AMAZING!), we went to yogurtland, we had Chic-Fil-A breakfast, we had donuts, ice cream cake, bbq lunch with all the cookies I could stuff into my mouth….it was all a lot of resisting that I just couldn’t do.  And even though every day this week I woke up saying – I’m going to do better…I’m going to be good today – seriously by 9:00 – I was already saying – tomorrow…..and again I am saying it now –I’m starting tomorrow.  And I haven’t weighed myself this week – because why would I want to?  I know it’s bad….probably worse than what I started at last time around.

But I’ve at least been working out still…a little success in my non-successful week on the healthy living front.  And for the first time in a long time – I ran 5 miles without feeling like I was about to die…and without walking.  That is a first since before the half marathon.  I ran slower than my usual pace, but I enjoyed running and that is the first time I’ve done that in a long time!   It felt good to not be worrying about the different pains I was experiencing in my body and the feeling of not being able to breathe- and just enjoy the company, the wonderful scenery, and the knowledge that I have the ability to run 5 miles still.  I’ve been doing 30-day shred once a week as my cross-training but I’m thinking of trying to do it every other day – so I can add tone to my body – it’s a little….ummm… not tone at the moment.

So here I got again – starting over and trying to be better.  I know I sound like a broken record with every time I say I’m getting back on the wagon and am going to do better – but isn’t that life?  No one is perfect…well maybe there are a few that are great at eating healthy ALL the time and working out and being amazing….but most of us – (I hope!) have our ups and downs…and mine are all documented in this blog for you to see.  I always tell the guys at my work and now I’m telling it to you guys --  “I suck so that I can make you guys look good…you owe me!”  Yep because of me you guys can feel better about what you are doing. 

One of my friends on facebook posted this picture with quote and I love it…it’s the truth – 

Of course my boss reminds me every time I eat bad – you don’t get “it” by eating that chocolate chip cookie…so I’m just delaying “it” a little bit longer…but I’m enjoying the journey!

Hey PEOPLE!!!

 I know it’s been awhile.  And Rachelle again is making me come out of blogging retirement- J She definitely is the awesomest person ever!  I got tagged in the Awesome Blogger award and I’m not sure why?  I’m a lousy blogger and I apologize.

So before I answer the questions – just wanted to give an update…so as of yesterday – I stepped on the scale after a week long vacation to California -which consisted of eating junk and drinking regular dr. pepper all day and only running once in that week – I have officially gained 11 lbs since May.  11.  Are you –ffing kidding me?   During that time – I have ran three half marathons, ran over 20 miles a week, and didn’t eat insanely bad…just mostly bad.  But you would think all that running would count for something?  Apparently not!  Now I knew it would be harder when I stopped nursing – which I did in May – but I can’t believe I’m up 11 lbs!  So yesterday I started Weight Watchers again.  Just because it works and hopefully this will help me stay motivated and learn how to maintain better…cause apparently I suck at it!!  And all my cute size 4 pants that I bought are really snug to almost not fitting and that does not make me a happy girl.  And my running has been off lately and I think it’s because of the extra weight/feeling crummy about the extra weight.   

I’ve been open about my weight on here – so I’m going to be open again:

Goal weight: 125 ( the smallest I got was 127 – what’s two more pounds?? LOL)

Current Weight: 138

I signed up for three months of weight watchers…so I’m giving myself 3 months to get back on track. So by October 11^th – hopefully all have this all figured out!

Anyway now to the fun stuff!

Favorite Cartoon Character

Sailor Moon - I watched it all the time as a kid...such a great show! :)

Favorite thing to photograph

My family!

 



Favorite thing to cook

Pumpkin Roll - yummy!

 Favorite way to exercise

Running - of course!

 Favorite Movie

Funniest movie ever!



 Favorite article of clothing

Hoodies!  I love sweatshirts

Favorite Flower

Favorite Breakfast

Favorite Book lately

Favorite Place to Be

St. George UT

And to add my own question...favorite guilty pleasure tv show? 

Secret Life - not sure why I watch it still...but it's addicting!

And I've been so out of the blogging world lately I don't know who has been tagged or not - so I tag all of you that are reading this right now - if you haven't received it yet!!!