Zumba Routines

What a difference a day off will do!!!

Today, I had an unexpected day off. So, what does any good wife or mother do? Don't tell them! That way I could do my lists of "to dos". It felt so freeing! However, I didn't fool the hubby as I ran out the door, he saw me with my running gear on! He went along with my game and then called me at noon, I was off of work after all! Productive? Yes! I took my son to dr, drop him off at school, folded load of laundry, ran 4 miles, shopping, errands, made chicken pot pie and apple crisp, cleaned out frig, gather can and recycled them, rake the yard, swept the floor all before 4pm! Eating very healthy is more interesting and feels just so fabulous! I made my usual Chicken Pot Pie with Wheat Flour instead of the White Flour. No butter and very little salt. The family gathered 'round the table to eat. Colorful salad that the hub put together, pot pie and apple crisp for dessert. We never have dessert, so our belly's were too full to eat. Maybe after some outside work and football practice. We had great conversation and I told them before we ate, "hey, feel free to compliment the cook, if you like it!" Probably one of the top 10 family dinners this year. NO FIGHTING or arguing!!!!

I FEEL EMPOWERED! I'm very lucky to have a loving family that will put up with "my flavors of the day"! I'm have 11 points left for the day! Hmm gonna enjoy the apple crisp! YUMMY!

Who Wants to RUN for CHOCOLATE?

Sunday, August 19, 2012 Post Image I strapped on my Nike+ monitor watchband and my Iphone Runmeter and I off I went running! What got me fired up again? I just decided to sign up for Chicago's 15K Hot Chocolate Race! So today, I ran 2.5 with speed as my goal 8:40 a mile and 2 miles with 10:58 per mile! I haven't seen a 9 minute mile since 2 years ago before my foot surgery! BTW: who wouldn't want to race with CHOCOLATE and a CUTE HOODIE! I created a fundraising page for Ronald McDonald House, when your little one is sick no parent should have to worry about a place to stay! If you feel a nudge to donate, please do so here. https://ramracing.racebx.com/fundraising/view/5033881e-3640-4bb1-9e9d-6acbc0a8651f

Over the Hump! 13.2 pounds in 36 days and many miles!

Over the HuMp!

Saturday, August 25, 2012 Post Image Ever stick with something, but no get the result you wanted? Disappointed? Well, that seems to be the pattern with losing weight for me. I will turn my wheels, stay focus but maybe I'm not patient enough? That was me in August. I continued my workout plan and tracked my WW pts to a T! I was disappointed that the pounds didn't come off sooner. I would get up at 5am in morning to workout, finish laundry, prepare childrens' breakfasts, lunch and plan ahead for dinner. (All very healthy, not processed foods. ) Quickly get ready for work and run out the door, literally! Is it worth it? YES! 3 weeks later, I have seen the results! On the scale, on the pavement and yes, my attitude! ********* Made my 5% and 13.5 LB gone away!!!!******* So fellow, WW peeps keep on doing the right things and eventually it will pay off! Slow and steady NOT fast freddy! Stay tuned I'm going to post my 15k Hot Chocolate Chicago plan!!