Great am ~ Chest & Back, AB RipperX then a GREAT 5 mile run....getting it together slowly but surely.....:o)

Plyo ~ pushed a bit harder today, so thighs on fire, love p90X, kept thinking of that pink bikini.. :o)

Chest & Back, AB RiperX then 5 mile run, it was mighty HOT out there! Holy cow Hot!! But felt great, well kinda...lol.

Mere 2 Miles in crazy heat, new course, almost ALL hills, was D-y-i-n-g-!!! LOL!!!! This next week, taking it up a notch...Fun! :o)

Holy cow....ran 5 miles at 7:30 am and had to stop twice because it was soooo Hot & Muggy....but Great run otherwise, I'm on a roll........:o)

100 degrees out but it was the only time I could run. It was GREAT!! I LOVED it. Brought some coconut water along for some healthy hydration. My - how I LOVE to run, it's where I feel most "at home".

Up at 5 for Shoulders and Arms. Felt Great, eating has been falling in place, I can feel I have turned the corner.........Thank you God!! My hero. Prayer REALLY does help. :o)

Feeling soo depressed but my boyfriend, (with a smokin' body and a beautiful six pack), convinced me to just "don't think, just do it" I shut-up and pushed play and of course I am so grateful I did. It was "SUPER challenging mentally" but just gave myself a break, how nice for a change... Super sore but a bit happier.

Chest and Back w/out, took every thing I had to finally do it but feel like I am heading in the right direction. Thank you God, literally, when I get off track I do it 100%. Really trying to practice what I preach about Loving myself and no more beating myself up, so happy that I overcame my desire to sleep. Hitting a patch of depression where all I want to do is sleep, but deteremined to regain my health. Trying to give myself a break.....Plyo tomorrow. :o)

2 mile run was all I could take in 90 degrees but felt BLOODY AMAZING to be running again. So very thankful for a body that is able to move and run after all I have put it through, Thank You God! :o)

Tough plyo w/out but felt Great to be back at it. Clean day of eaing as well-- BIG yay!! Decided to try and ease into things this week. So exhausted from beating myself up, really trying to "Love" myself as much as I Love my friends. Surely I would not beat up on them as I do myself. * Gotta love & appreciate the little bumps in the road that give you pause. Thanks for all the support, it really helped get me off my booty this am, really! :o)

Omgosh.......been on a horrible downward spiral due to an "Extremely Stressful" situation that is way beyond my control, exactly 20 pds. worth! WOW!!! I can not mention what is happening because the courts are inloved unfortunately. Though now I feel AWFUL, mentally, physcially and emotionally. I can not have anymore excuses!!!!!!! this is ridiculous!! I am so frustrated at myself but am SUPER excited to start P90X tom. am. I have been drinking (which i usually do 3x's a yr) and eating to help deal with the horrible pain of this situation and it has gotten me no where but in MORE Pain, DUH!! sooooo Tuesday is a New Day!!! I am SOOOO very tired and worn out from this drama but also want to meet my goals so I can be done with this weight issue FOR GOOD!!! :o)

6 miles in 90 degrees, I wanted to die but only time I was able to run....exhausted!! I hid my recocery drinks along the path so good I coudn't find one DUH!!!... LOL!!!!

2 mile run at 7 am, super hot and super muggy but great run!! LOVED IT!!! Im at least going in the right direction....YAY for me!! It's been a tough one lately.

Fabulous 9 mile run!! Like, Super wonderful!!! Ran as slow as I could because I just wanted to take it all in, been some time since I ran over 3 miles so really enjoyed every step! I swear, a 'hotdog dog' could have ran faster than me, LOL! =) But that allowed me to do some serious soul searching (praying) about why I am meeting such resistance with my weight issues.....it seems the happier I get the harder this journey is.

Plyo, my fave then 2 miles as the sun was shining at 6, sooo b-ea-u-tiful!! I felt so blessed to be able to have a body that can run, walk, jump, just move! So thankful & blessed!!

Up at 5 for P90x, then Ab w/out then 2 mile run! YAY!! feeling like my old self again - well kinda. On my way.....:o)

Finally home and trying desparetly to get back on track....great p90X w/out this am. Tough doing strict hCG diet, then flu, then on vaca. so no w/out's plus some vino, which I rarely do = Xtra pds. :o(!!! So trying to go inward to muster up some sheer motivation & determination to get back on track for good =)

* Note to self, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it'!!!! Ended hCG early, while I did lose weight not being able to w/out for 21 days about made me CRAZY!!! Working out is 'my thing' and I felt untterly lost without it! I felt pretty 'sqiurrely' most of the time. My sis did GREAT, looks Amazing!! but does not have a past of emotional eating as I have. My emotions were on a perpetual roller coaster and no running just made me feel like I was literally going insane - Seriously!!!!!!! So Ran 5 miles tonight..........."big" AHHHHHHHH!!!!! Got the flu the last week, just not a great experience BUT "very thankful" for the experience, love that I will be able to share it with my clients. :o) Wouldn't change it for the world..... :o)!!

On Day 8 of hCG Diet, feeling pretty good for the most part. Not really hungry which is so hard to believe, definetly causing me to look my 'food issues' in the face!! Considering I can barely eat any which is a beautiful oppurtunity to go inward to resolve my emotions which would ususally be hidden by food or excerise. Loving the journey!! Love Change!! Feeling so empowered!!!! =)

On Day 4 of hCG and feel great!! and not hungry! Miss running A LOT!!!!!!! but am enjoying this new journey. So fun!! =)

Being on the hCG diet is a Reduced Calorie Diet so I can only work out a limited amount. So took the dog and Sophia on a 3 mile walk.....WOW!! such a different experinece than running!! Beautiful day, I must admit I really enjoyed it, I never realized how much I miss when running!!! Slowing down feels REALLY GOOD!! :o))))))

Been MIA for a "Great" reason!! Met the most amazing man!!!!! AMAZING I say!!!!! Our first date was the day after my Bday and have been attached at the hip ever since!!! LOL!! I have not been this happy in a LONG, LONG time...I feel so very Blessed! He is a health nut JUST LIKE ME!! WooHoooo!! Which just proves that God's Awesome Hand was all over bringing this wonderful relationship together, I am just plain ole' "Happy". Have been working out, feeling great just needed a "Blog Break"!! Have begun a new adventure, the Hcg diet which I am on day 3 and feel GREAT!!!!!! My new friend Dr. George Kraft, a Chiropractor, is the Dr. supervising the plan as he has had amazing results, focused more on healing his body than the weight loss, also has gotten of "ALL Diabetic medications!!!!" YAY!!!!! though I am open to both!!!! Want to keep growing, learning & getting to know my vessel better!! Hence, be able to share my experience with others' as well!! Terribly Happy in St.Louis. Ran 2 miles with Sophia, simply lovely!!!

"Dy-no-mite" 5 mile run, and I mean "run", I usually always 'jog' because I much prefer slow & steady for longer runs. Though after catching the story about Rick & Dick Hoyt - "TEAM HOYT" on someones page I was inspired like I have never been in my life!!!!! I dedicated this run to them both before I began and it was "Simply Amazing" the strength I received from it!! A true Blessing from God above!! Amen!!! I encourage everyone to check it out!!!!!!! HUGE paradigm shift for me....HUGE!!! I am so INCREDIBLY BLESSED to have "this body" although it's not perfect it's mine and it "WORKS!!!" and that it can do whatever I ask it to do!! I am so very thankful!!!

7 mile run pushing Sophia!! Takes running to a new place when doing it with a little one. Kept saying "I miss you Aunt Kristine" & "I love you AK" all 7 miles.....so fun!! :o)

Despite some rather unhealthy choices I had a FABULOUS 6 mile run, effortless and very emotionally freeing, thank you God!!! Felt totally defeated and frankly could barely take the pain of this person in my life, so I just took myself out to a nice restaurant and simply enjoyed myself ~ no self-hate, just lovin'.

Caught in the middle of a CRAZY situation, though has NOTHING to do with me!! This is the most challenging experience of my adult life!!!!!!!!! As a result I am craving comfort food LIKE NEVER BEFORE!!!! Have been wrapping my toe just to be able to run, I NEED TO RUN!!!!!!!! it's my only salvation at this time and MUCH Prayer of course!! This person is trying to BREAK ME and my FAMILY!! I am refusing!!!!! I have NEVER experienced this sort of thing and I am digging as deep as I can to not let him win!! I think my "rose colored glasses" are broken for good!

9 1/2 miles, had to stop because got a "whopper" of a blister from new shoes, too far too soon, just couldn't resist, it was 75 and sunny!!

Awesome 10 mile run in New shoes...WOW....forgot what a tremendous difference it makes with new shoes!! Swear, they gave me more energy...lol!! I diffenetly picked up the pace more than usual. So fun! =)

Evidently I ran too far yesterday "while pushing a stroller up hills" because my ankles were killing today so had to skip my run!! On the most beautiful, sunny day so far, it was 75 and I couldn't run!! Someone shoot me PLEASE!!!!! LOL!! Hoping to make up for it tomorrow!!!:o)

Great 7 mile run! in a short sleeve t-shirt!! Yay! Was beautiful, pushed Sophia in the stroller up all those hills, felt like superwoman--Really, I did!! LOL! :o)

WOW!! it's been a while..Sick AGAIN!!! Had some "horrible" issues with a medicine I was taking and have been sicker than a dog, unable to eat and work out!!! UGH!!! Had good w/out today, plyometrics, my fave so I really enjoyed it!! So glad to be back and "FINALLY" feeling better!!!! It's been very rough mentally and physically!

*Have been sick again, immunity issue I am going to begin to tackle head on !!!! Though have been keeping up with Yoga and Weight training! :o)

Back and Arm weight training today, had to skip cardio, Sophia had me up at 5 am. with HORRIBLE night terrors!!!! So - very little sleep.....have "huge" bags under my eyes, it ain't pretty - trust me! LOL!!! :o)

Great Plyometric's workout then AB RipperX!! Love it! Feel great!!:o)

Great plyometrics work out then AB Ripper X. LOVE IT!! Feel soo strong! :o)

Almost back to normal soooo 1 hr. of weights then 45 mins. of cardio!!!! YAY!!!!!! Felt Great to be BACK!!!! :o)

Still sick - had a bright idea, maybe a w/out would help, NOPE!! I was doing push-ups and threw up all over my nice, purple yoga mat!! LOL!!! UGH!! Tomorrow WILL be better - I can feel it!!! :o))))

Sick, still, hitting the NyQuil for some much needed zzzzz's...

Hit the gym for a nice change, ran intervals for 25 minutes ~ Super Hard!!! But felt amazing after....:o)

My ex-husband calls me "lucy" (lovingly) this is why.....The plan was to run 8 miles, I remember thinking "boy I am whipped, how odd for only being 8 miles" Ran a new route and miscalculated!! I ran 12! DUH!!!! LOL!! :o)

Up at 6 am for a Bea-u-tiful hour long run. Was so moved by the beautiful colors in the sky that early, nice little blessing =)

Finally feeling better ~ "Super Great" core synergistics w/out! When I started this program could not do "1" push up now I kick them out..LOVE IT!!! SOOoo glad to be back...been ruff! =)

Sick, again, virus that "has to run it's course".....ugh! green juicing and resting is sure to help. =)

Ran 15 miles tonight! I am really proud of myself, running 15 miles of all hills is Very Tuff!! let me tell you! LOL!!! So I gave myself a good pat on the back for a change. That was nice. =) Did have a run in with a rottweiler, he came out of nowhere in the dark and chased me quite a bit, trying to bite me. I stopped, bent down and tried the loving approach - no luck so I finally got irritated and yelled at him, was on mile 14 and just wanted to get home for pete's sake!! lol! So I stood my ground as he snareld and "I" chased "him" into a subdivision as we were on a 4 lane road, didn't want Cujo to get hit. So that was a happy ending. He had Big ole' teeth, a honking prong collar, and scary eyes (and I have no fear of dogs, what so ever, he was a little on the scary side ) not good for touring the town. Prayed for him to find his way home. :o)

Needed to help out my sister's friend and watch her "5" kids, 3 in diapers, last minute so had to skip w/out! ;o( But- boy do I ever have EVEN MORE R-e-s-p-e-c-t for you Mama's !! LOL!! =)

Ugh! Today's plyometrics was a 'Huge' mental challenge, was on a time constraint so it just ended feeling like "work" which was not Fun and I LOVE fun! Couldn't WAIT to be done, tomorrow's going to be a super w/out- yay!=)

Amazing w/out, core synergistics, love when I can see such huge changes in a week!! So fun! =)

13 miles, great run!! =)

Oddly enough felt my body 'needed' another rest day so excited about a great w/out tomorrow.=)

Rest day, love um', usually. Lost 3 pds. this week, met my goal, that sure made my day.=)

Set a goal of 10 pds. weight loss for this month. Gave away boat load of my "too big" clothes which was freeing and fun!! Great w/out! Hoping to get a run in weather permiting. :o)

Amazing plyometrics w/out, felt GREAT!! Love the Intensity!! Great food, need to increase it actually, it's all going to fall in line soon. Wishing the snow would melt ASAP, craving a long run. =) *GOING TO POST A PIC 1st of EVERY month, starting March since I "feel" fat right now from falling off track....lol! =)

Ugh! hurt my knee from mondays workout, so NEEDED to take this am. off it "KILLED" me not to work out!! I went back and forth all am then decided to be smart and simply miss ONE day, life will go on!! LOL!! **Can barely wait for 5am to come. Favorite plyometric workout, should have me feeling much better after. =)!!!!

Have been in the Pits- BAD!!! 2 pds. from monthly goal screwed with my mind - BAD!!! Have some "damage control" to do, great am w/out, back on track mentally, and physically, stopped w/out for 5 days, so unlike me, FINALLY!!! This was a 'Ruff' one, challenged me to my core- started feeling really good, always been a recipe for disaster so my eyes are WIDE OPEN for the next time. I find it "really uncomfortable" recieveing any kind of attention, this alarm goes off in my head to "Stop it" well eatting garbage and not exercising does just that!!. Reading and looking at God for guidance, SOO OVER THIS Weight stuff!!! Want to just be Happy! =)

2 workouts: 3 mile jog w/Sophia in stroller then plyometrics later-- so much fun! Hard - but fun! :o)

2 workouts: 3 mile jog w/ Sophia in the stroller then later plyometrics - Love it so much! :o)

Good Monday....good w/out minus an aching & bothersome shoulder, tried to modify as much as possible.:o)

Looking forward to a NEW Day, a NEW week and NEW goals! =)

Embarassed to say but missing my goal messed with me all day and night! Well, I should say I "let it" mess with me!! Came home and ate crap I would NEVER eat because I was so disappointed ~ HOW DUMB!!! I know! Doing my work to try and not be so doggone Hard on myself....it's such a waste. Have a new plan of action, set new, clearly defined goals AND rewards which I have not done ~ at all.....silly in it self. Need to CELEBRATE my Achievements! Starting Monday I will.:o)

Ran 9.5 exactly, was so bummed 10 was my goal! It was a drag when I measured it, so close...LOL!!! Maybe next week, great run, last 3 miles were the best!! Had fun!!

Ran 9.5 miles, exactly, was bummed when I measured it, 10 was my goal!! :-(((( Close but not cigar for this chick. Great run though, last 3 miles were the best! Sun was shinning, lots of fun! Maybe 10 next week? :o)

UGH!!! Whenever I get close to a goal I always sabatoge myself, im 2 pds. away from current goal and have had 2 days of craziness!!! Gave my sister my scale for the next week or two. Planning a nice long run if I can find some sidewalks that are clear, that always seems to get my head back on track.

Another Great w/out, hitting some personal issues, trying the "head on approach" for a change leaving me struggling with my food ALL DAY LONG!!! UGH!! Focusing on the idea that if I just "deal" with it and get if over with I will be so much farther ahead than if I eat my way thru my emotions.

Finally feeling better!! Yahoo!! So did weights then the cardio dvd 2x's, it has gotten really easy. Plyo tomorrow- SO Excited!!!! Need to keep moving.:o)

Still have stomach virus, lots of green juicing and rest.

Got a lovely stomach virus from my sweet little Sophia so hitting the bed till I get over this :o(

Only slept from 11pm until 1am... then wide awake, finally just got up and began my day instead of tossing all night, hence no w/out. Decided to take andvantage of feeling so exhausted and began a liver cleanse since I was able to rest all day. Eager for bedtime to say the least!! :o) Excited for tomorrow's w/out!

Fabulous workout, lifting more and more weight, love it!! Feel so strong! Very FUN!! and I am all about fun! =) Struggling to eat enough at this point, it's all working out slowly! Feel great!

Had a super challenging w/out, my fave, plyometrics. Was dying I was putting so much energy into it. So sore. So VERY happy when it was over!! LOL!!!!

Lost 25 lbs. Going to post pic's at 30... Yay!!! 2 w/outs today, back to back for a change... felt utterly whipped!!! but really enjoyed!:o)

Went to a New Year's Eve party and slept the day away, literally~ :( so today was a challenging 1 hour and a 1/2 of intervals and ellipitcal.So enjoy the gym, nice change. Super excited about New Year and New Body and Mind to follow! Life is good!:o)