Weekend warning...

Weekends can be a tough time to stick to those healthy habits you've acquired throughout the week.  I tend to not have too much trouble as I sleep till noon and only have time for lunch and dinner, but I am guilty of not eating so well for those two meals, and skipping workouts.  But I have been able to adapt my thinking a bit.

Weekends are the perfect time to fit in a workout.  I find myself a bit more relaxed, more laid back, and there always seems to be at least SOME time to fit in a workout.  I have been trying to make my weekends my power days by doing a few workouts.  Today, it was a 2 mile run, and the 30 day shred. Tomorrow, I plan on shredding for two levels.  Since I have the time, I might as well.  Especially since the busy week can also lead to skipped workouts...ah the vicious cycle!

Here's to fit and healthy weekends!

Wednesday Weigh In...

Per my usual, I am posting my Wednesday Weigh in late.  I forgot to weigh in yesterday, so it is actually a Thursday Weigh in, but imma gonna call it a Wednesday Weigh in.

So I am back to posting weigh-ins.  It was nice taking a break over the holidays.  And I didn't do too bad...in fact, this would probably be my best holiday thus far for maintaining balance.  I didn't lose, but I am confident I can get down the few pounds.  That and the sister and I are hoping to motivate one another.  It would be super cool if I could lose weight maintaining my current eating patterns, but alas, that is not going to happen.

With out further ado, here is a shitty ass crappy picture of my early morning I don't give a shit weigh in!

Not where I wanted to be prior to vacation, but it could have been worse.  Not going to dwell on it.

Now I'm off to relax...I feel like crud again.  I hate being sick consecutive weeks.  Bleh!

California Pizza Kitchen Soup...

Soup for dinner, just as I said!  And it was delicious!  A vegan split pea soup, yet it tastes so rich and delicious.  A great choice on this chilly night!

Too much pizza...

Today I started a new position.  So far, I fricken love it!  I shall post more later once I pick up some more skills and understanding.

We had a lunch provided during a new employee mixer.  It was great.  I love pizza!  But then we headed to my aunts this evening to cuddle the new baby, and there again, we had pizza.  Don't get me wrong, I fricken love pizza! Breakfast, lunch and dinner pizza...all appeal to me very much!  However, tomorrow night I am headed to California Pizza Kitchen and I am going to pass on the pizza part.  I rarely ever feel this way but I have clearly had TOOOOOOOO much pizza!  Luckily, CPK has an amazing vegan split pea soup.  I will indulge in a bowl of that instead!

Runners High...

I love running.  When winter hits, and the cold encroaches on us, I tend to run less, but the urge is still deep within.  The past two years, I have run a 5k around my birthday.  This year will be no different.  And thankfully, this little run usually gets me either outside braving the cold air, or inside at a gym, running on the gerbil mill.  I prefer to switch to classes and circuit training in the winter time but there comes a time when I just need to get back to it.

As I tend to run consistently in the summer, I generally don't lose all of my stamina during the winter months.  The past few years I have started back up by hitting the pavement for as long as I can.  This helps me gauge where I am at.  I don't push it, and I certainly don't continue on if there is any pain, but I just like to push the limit a bit and see what I can do.

Today I hit the gym and ran about 1.6 miles.  I started getting a side stitch, so I decided to switch to other activities at the gym, knowing full well that this won't be my last run of the week.

Since we are heading to Hawaii in two weeks (HELL YES!!!!), it will be nice to build some stamina so I can at least do a run or two in the warm weather!

It felt good to pound that pavement.  It's nice being back!

What a week!

Wednesday morning, our family grew by one!  We welcomed my newest cousin at 11:29 am! 

So blessed!  She is such a cutie!  

Happy Monday!

Christmas was good to me...

I clearly need to get my drink on!