Slacking Already?

Yesterday I was supposed to get 4 miles in. I didn’t do any. I went to the grocery since I didn’t go on Sunday (my usual shopping day) and it took me a little longer than normal. I found a few new recipes that I wanted to try so I had to get all the ingredients. I’m not a big cooker/baker (yet) so I didn’t know what all the ingredients were. It probably would have helped if I would have looked the ones that I didn’t recognize up online before going. It probably would have saved me time. I finally got home and unpacked everything which was when I should have head out for my run. Instead, I was SO excited to make Baked Cherry Pie Breakfast Pudding that I stayed home and did that instead. YUM!!!

I made up for it a little bit today. I got 5 miles in instead of my planned 3. I’ll get there!
On another note… I joined in on the great thing that they’re doing at Operation Beautiful. I love this site and am really excited for what they are doing! In today’s world younger girls see models and TV actresses and think they have to look like them to be beautiful. I’m hoping this wave covers all women but mainly the younger girls who might be struggling! It’s simple, leave a note somewhere, take a picture of it, and send it to them!

Week at a glance

Here was my plan for this past week and how I actually did.

23rd Monday 5 miles        Actually Completed: 5
24th Tuesday 2.75 miles    Actually Completed: 2.75
25th Wednesday 5 miles   Actually Completed: 3
26th Thursday 2 miles       Actually Completed: 3
27th Friday rest                Actually Completed: 0
28th Saturday 2.75 miles  Actually Completed: 0
29th Sunday 3 miles         Actually Completed: 3.5
Total Miles = 20.5           Total Completed: 17.25

Blue represents the days I met or exceeded my goal. I was 3.25 miles short… I’ll do better this week!

Here is the Plan for this week.
30th Monday 4 miles
31st Tuesday 3 miles
1st Wednesday 3 miles
2nd Thursday rest
3rd Friday 5 miles
4th Saturday 5 miles
5th Sunday rest

QOTD: Is there a strategic way you should plan out your miles?

Another Giveaway!!!

Kayte from Long Legs on the Loose is having a giveaway! Check it out here.

New Giveaway!

Holly at Rust Belt Runner is having a giveaway! Be sure to check it out here.

Sweet Treat

Lately this sweet treat has really hit the spot for me… No added sugar or preservatives or anything, just pure goodness

½ cup frozen honeydew
½ cup frozen cantaloupe
1 cup frozen watermelon
12oz 100% orange juice

Blend and enjoy immediately! You can alter the amount of orange juice depending on how smooth you like it. Also, I LOVE the watermelon in it, so I put more of that. You can adjust to your taste buds!

Weekly Check In

Courtney from Run, Courtney, Run is having a 100 day challenge that I joined. You can read about it here. I decided Wednesday’s will be my check in days so for the next 14 weeks I’ll share my progress. I love that she didn’t make it inclusive to any one particular thing, but that you could set your own goal towards a healthier lifestyle.

My goals for the challenge are:

1. Create and maintain healthy eating habits

2. Run 20 miles each week

3. Lower my body fat %

Healthy Relationships

This past week our team at work did a little team building exercise. We went to the park and played kickball at lunch! Me and a few others ran to the park while the others drove. We had lunch and then played kickball for the rest of the time! It was a great way to get away from the stress of our jobs and just hang out… and do something healthy in the process! Here are a few shots from our great adventure!

These guys weren't playing, but they were rock climbing right next to us.

A few of the girls didn't play, so they ref'ed... And I learned that I need to STOP SLOUCHING!!! UGH.