Learner's Permit

In my efforts to include my family on my healthy eating venture I made Kitchen Learner's Permits to Cook. The kids got a kick out of them and are VERY excited to be a part of the food preparation in the house. I hope this effort will benefit our family for a long time.

Eating log

How many times can a person commit to a healthy lifestyle? I think I've proven that it's a daily decision, I'm not tooting my own horn, I'm wondering WHEN this will come naturally. My eating is good, I think I've got that down, but I'm lacking in the motivation department. I'm posting my eating plans (focusing on the positive) and hopefully I will get out and pound some pavement today!

Breakfast: Oatmeal w/1tbsp. vanilla protein powder, 1tsp. agave nectar...mmm, good

Snack: 3 carrots with 1/4c. hummus and a protein cookie (that wasn't very good)

Lunch: Home canned tuna (from my brother-in-law...wow, it's REALLY good!) with a little greek yogurt (one of my FAVORITE things) on a pita with lettuce

Snack: Almonds...but I wish I had cottage cheese :(

Dinner: Ginger Chicken...yummy!

I noticed an underlying protein theme today...don't know why. I did end up running today, but not the way I was hoping. I went up to the High School this afternoon to run on the track and instead of taking my car key with me I took the house key...then I locked the car. It really doesn't do much good to lock your keys IN the car...oh well, I got to run home so it was a happy ending :)

Blog from the past

I thought I had deleted my old fitness blog, but I just found it on my dashboard! It's nice to be able to reflect on my past challenges that I was able to overcome. AND I can do it again!

Wow, sweet relief!

If there is ANYONE out there dealing with Plantar Fasciitis you need to check these inserts out, Spenco Full Length Orthotics Arch Support, they are the ONLY thing that has given me relief! I'm a little worried about my triathlon training. I haven't been able to do...well much of it at all and I'm now down to 15 weeks, yikes! I came across a book called The 12-Week Triathlete online and I've been trying to find it locally with not much luck...I'll do a bit more looking around. In the meantime I may just go out and run, since I can now!

Long time no post

Don't have a lot of time, but I wanted to get my thoughts out. Been doing good with my activity, between the gym and outdoors it's been good. Eating I could make some tweaks, I've slipped a little but haven't lost my footing too much...nothing I can't recover from. Goal for the day is EATING CLEAN!

what's your achilles heel?

My heel is killing me! I joined a gym to have access to the elliptical machines, they are PERFECT for my (lame) feet! Low impact with the cardio workout of a run. Today I threw caution to the wind and hopped on the treadmill (even though it was beautiful outside...I wanted a steady terrain for running), the workout was FANTASTIC and I was LOVING running again...even on a treadmill! BUT I am feeling it now. My feet are throbbing and my right heel is VERY tender. Looks like I have ice and stretching in my future...better get to it!

My journey

Wow, when I look at this picture of me at my sister-in-law's wedding I really can't believe how far gone I was! I was in denial for sure. I feel so blessed to have been able to make the changes necessary in my life to be able to live my life for the better. After this picture was taken our family picked up and moved to another state. After moving I made many friends one of which helped me on my journey to a better life. It amazed me how something as simple as taking care of my body helped me to realize that I was taking care of my whole self! Not only did I feel better physically but spiritually as well. I know that taking care of our bodies can help us to live our best lives possible. Below is a picture of myself after much work and determination. I trained for and finished a half-marathon. Before accepting this challenge I had NEVER run for anything other than necessity. I couldn't fathom running for 'fun' and still there were days that it wasn't fun, but I was amazed that there were many that were. After my half-marathon I would run 6 miles on average per day. Today, I am starting from scratch and I realize how grateful I was then to have the support from friends and family on this journey, and ask at this time for the same support as I take on this challenge again. I know that this is an ever moving cycle and that I will continually need to re-commit myself to myself and my well-being. I love who I am but know that there is ALWAYS room for improvement, so here I go.....improvement time!