tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66346506530642699652024-03-05T14:37:15.751-08:00Christina Noonan~fitness, family and fun! Mom of twins, happily married, star diamond coach for Team Beachbody. Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634650653064269965.post-48911949506161067192014-02-17T18:38:00.000-08:002014-02-17T18:38:37.012-08:0021 day fix, day 5! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634650653064269965.post-3616984296907722732014-02-16T18:32:00.000-08:002014-02-16T18:32:42.039-08:00Fix...day 4! <div style="text-align: center;">
Okay...I had a pretty uneventful day. I actually decided not to bore you with my meals, and the same old pictures LOL. Nothing changed! ;) I told you...creature of HABIT! :D</div>
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I changed nothing in my meal plan. I have 1 blue and 1 red left though, so I will probably either snack on some almonds and cottage cheese...or...do I dare have ANOTHER chocolate covered Strawberry....NO!! I'm done with those, I swear! ;) </div>
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Pilates was AWESOME. I thought maybe I would pop in something else after...umm, yea no. My core, legs, booty, ouch, ouch! I don't think I have ever done Pilates before, so I guess I didn't know what to expect! It was pretty awesome. :) </div>
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The best thing that happened to me today, was putting on a pair of old black yoga pants I got last Christmas. These pants were always a little snug. I can remember a couple of times I put them on, and literally pulling them off because I couldn't take the tightness of them. </div>
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I have had issues with the way I look for a long time. I once had someone come up behind me (during a time I actually felt good about myself) and grab my "love handles" and tell me I was getting fat. Things like that can scar you. Scar you for life. So I look in the mirror, and I see....well, fat I guess. I have always carried my weight in my middle, even in HS. My BFF was a curvy, tiny thing...and while I wasn't ever overweight, I was NOT curvy! </div>
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And I'm not trying to be curvy now. I am not trying to be skinny. What I am trying to do, is love myself again. Love ME. Love every, single thing I see when I look in the mirror. </div>
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I want to love me. </div>
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And for the first time, in a very long time, I think this whole "21 day fix thing" just could be the stepping stones to get me there. </div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634650653064269965.post-37048593496596424072014-02-15T18:30:00.001-08:002014-02-15T18:30:57.875-08:0021 Day Fix, day 3!! <div style="text-align: center;">
Not gonna lie, I was scared about the weekend. My not so great diet, slips up even more. My husband is not doing this with me, but he's being more supportive then I thought he would be. Like he ate all my turkey meat today, so he went to the store this evening to get me more so I would have it tomorrow for lunch. :) little things like that, are really helping me a ton. I did get a craving for a soda today. Now, I'm not a daily soda drinker, but we always have it in the house. Again, I have someone here who has to have his Coke in the house. I have maybe 2 a week...on the weekends normally. But instead of giving in to my craving, I make my Shakeology, got my fruit and headed down to hang out with the girls. I felt much better making that choice instead of giving in! On to my day! I hate to bore you with my food pictures, I know I don't change what I eat much! :)</div>
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1 yellow</div>
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1 tsp of peanut butter</div>
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1 purple (not pictured is pineapple and strawberries) </div>
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I had kind of a late breakfast, and worked out around 1030. So I didn't get anything in after this until lunch.</div>
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<b>Lunch</b></div>
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2 reds (cottage cheese and turkey)</div>
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2 greens<b> </b>(spinach and cucumbers/tomatoes </div>
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1 purple (pineapple and strawberries)</div>
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1 red (vanilla Shakeology with 12oz of water and ice) </div>
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<b>Dinner</b></div>
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1 green</div>
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I still have 1/2 a red (I only had 3 pieces of turkey in my salad, not 6) and 1 tsp I could have today. Honestly, I'm good. :) I MAY have just one more chocolate covered Strawberry. Maybe. ;) Today's workout was Lower Fix. Burn baby burn! I didn't get a picture, but lets just say my booty, and inner thighs are in FIRE!! </div>
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First off Happy Valentines Day! :) I love, love this day. Some don't, and think it's a waste of a day....but not me. I grew up celebrating it, and my kids will too. Why not have a reason to spoil someone with flowers, teddy bears, and candy? ;)<br />
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Okay, so back to my day! Today was crazy busy! Not only did I have to grocery shop, we got around 4 inches of snow dumped on us, QUICK! The roads were terrible, and it was just coming down like crazy! This was after a 40 minute trip!<br />
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But I managed to get everything I needed, came home, cleaned a bit, and then got my workout in. Upper Fix...(is that right? I was going to say Upper Focus but that's T25 lol) </div>
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Anyway, all upper body, and lets not forget to burn our abs out too, holy wozers! Loved this workout so much! Very challenging! </div>
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Everything from forearm plank for 60 seconds, to shoulder presses, and push ups. I am loving this workout so far, much more then I thought I would! I have a new trainer crush! ;) </div>
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On to the food! </div>
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1 yellow</div>
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Whole wheat waffle with a dash of cinnamon, and some pineapple<br />
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1 red<br />
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Shakeology, 10oz of water with ice, and 12 almonds<br />
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1/2 red (3 slices of low sodium turkey)<br />
1 purple (pineapple and strawberries cut up)<br />
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I did so much better today spacing out my foods, and am very full from dinner!<br />
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If every day could be like today, I am golden! I feel awesome, and was not hungry at all! I can honestly tell you that in just 2 days, I feel different. Less bloated, less gassy, and not so much heartburn are the 3 things that really stand out!<br />
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I did treat myself to a chocolate covered strawberry....me and Alex split it. :) But you know what? I think I'll be okay. No cravings, and I'm ready to tackle the weekend!<br />
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and again, Happy Valentines Day! :)<br />
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634650653064269965.post-50362621353025758392014-02-13T18:26:00.000-08:002014-02-13T18:26:51.382-08:0021 Day Fix, day 1<div style="text-align: center;">
As I mentioned yesterday, I went ahead and started the 21 day fix today! I would have to say today has been, okay. Not great, but not bad. </div>
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I started this before a trip to the store, but I had everything here to fill my containers. After getting through today, I realized I need to move my meals around a bit, because I was REALLY hungry between 3-6. So here is what my day looked like. </div>
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No more cheese to fill up my blue, I really didn't need it. And I had to cheat a little and use some of my yogurt ranch dressing...I know, I know. But in my defense, I didn't have anything to make the 21 day fix dressings, and I was hungry, and didn't want a dry salad. I used about half of my orange container just to give it a little more flavor.</div>
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The girls get home, and normally we are digging for a snack. Apples, string cheese, things like that...well, I couldn't have those today, and again, I was hungry! This is the normal time I'm snacking, so was it my mind triggering my body to be hungry, but I could of been okay? Maybe. Regardless, I had 1 yellow, which was a sweet potato, while we relaxed after school and played Mario Cart.</div>
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SO. I did my best. I definitely have room to improve. There are lots of options when it comes to these meals, but I worked with what I had at home. </div>
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Right now, again, I'm a little hungry. But like I told my husband, I'm doing this to change my habits. Normally on a day like today when I felt hungry, I would of stuck my head in the fridge and got something to eat. Not knowing where I was for the day in calories, or in carbs/proein/fats. </div>
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Since I am in the lowest calorie bracket, I am going to give this a few days, and then see if I'm still this hungry at the end of the day. I don't know if I adjust...or stick it out the whole 21 days. </div>
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I wondered if I would ever get this post out. I wondered if I had the strength to write it out, and go back and remember the last 3 months. But I got an overwhelming feeling today to do just that, so here I go.</div>
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The first time I got diagnosed with depression was when the girls were about <a href="http://ourlifewithmultiples.blogspot.com/2009/07/wednesday-april-09-2008.html">3 weeks old</a>. PPD. </div>
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So when it happened again 3 weeks ago, it wasn't something I had never been through before. But I felt like I should of seen it coming. </div>
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Last year in June, I got the brilliant idea to get off my Lexapro. At the time I thought it was the smart thing to do. I didn't want to be on antidepressants my whole life. And <a href="http://ourlifewithmultiples.blogspot.com/2010/06/past-few-days-have-been-rough.html">coming off of them</a> is just as bad as being depressed. I thought I would be better off in the long run, and looked for natural cures. I started taking Formula 303, and St. Johns Wart. I was working out, taking care of myself, doing everything possible to make my head better. <a href="http://ourlifewithmultiples.blogspot.com/2010/07/update-on-my-medication.html">For a while there</a>, I felt okay. It was summer, we were outside in the sun most days, I was hanging on and feeling pretty good, but not EVER how I felt when I was on them. I wondered all the time if I should get back on it, but had convinced myself that it was not a good idea. I had a few terrible things happen to my spirit too....the <a href="http://ourlifewithmultiples.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-dog-died-this-morning.html">death of my dog</a>, and watching my <a href="http://ourlifewithmultiples.blogspot.com/2010/09/pour-your-heart-out-was-it-something-i.html">Mom choose alcohol over me</a>. Those 2 events almost broke me, but I held on.</div>
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So fast forward to November of last year. We had just found out we were moving. Moving away from a house full of memories of my little girls. After dealing with infertility for 6 years, we finally brought home our babies. So many memories in my head...first words, first steps. It was all just so overwhelming, and I wasn't ready to let go.</div>
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But I packed. And I cried. I cried every single day. Not just here and there, every day. I cried because I was scared, I cried because I was happy, I cried because I couldn't do anything else but cry. We were moving in to a house that was almost perfect for us. It had everything we were looking for, and a little more. I was happy, but I was so scared to let go and move on. I wanted to, but another part of me said no. <br />
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<i>See, I don't handle change well. If my curtains change, it takes me weeks to be okay with it. I don't know what it is, I just don't do well with it. Little things like curtains I can deal with though....big things, life changing things, well it's a bit harder for me to adjust. </i></div>
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It got worse, but I wouldn't admit I needed help. I swore I was okay, and pushed on daily. Then we moved 2 weeks before Christmas and things just got really, really bad. December and the beginning of January were the 2 worst months Ive had since bringing the girls home from the hospital. I was so depressed, it was not even funny. I was never happy, I never smiled, I was mean to my family, I was not motivated to do anything. I cried every single day of my life. I had it in my head I was not going to admit to being depressed. I thought I could beat it, I thought I would eventually feel better.</div>
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That feeling better never came. I didn't want to live. I never thought about killing myself, but I thought about how much happier I would be if I wasn't living...if that made sense. Then one night, I was laying on the couch, physically unable to move. I hurt. My body ached, my heart ached...and my husband was holding my hand while I cried just looking at me...wanting to help me, but knowing he couldn't. I didn't want to play with my kids, or be around anyone. The thought of waking up in the morning, and just taking care of my children was enough to make me cry. I didn't enjoy anything anymore.<br />
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<i>The next day, I called my doctor. He diagnosed me again, and put me back on Zoloft. </i></div>
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I think the move put me over the edge. Just like when I brought 2 little babies home from the hospital, we moved our of a house we built the first 10 years of our life in. Big changes, and I couldn't handle it just like I couldn't before. And add that in with the stress of the holidays, and a trip to the ER on Christmas morning with one of my daughters....well, I couldn't take it anymore.</div>
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I guess I have not beaten depression. I am not ever going to be off of Zoloft, and I think I'm okay with that. </div>
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After 5 days of being back on it, I felt better. I felt like I was getting myself back. And now, it's been almost a month and I wonder why it took me this long to realize it. Why did I let myself hit rock bottom before I got help? I have told so many people not to be embarrassed about depression, and that's what I was....I felt embarrassed, I felt weak, I felt like a bad Mother, and a bad wife. But I know now, I felt like that because I was sick and needed help. </div>
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I'm doing good. I feel great really. I love life again. I love everything about waking up in the morning. I don't worry so much. I don't obsess over things I can't change. I don't get anxious when I go out in public.<br />
I love my new house. I love everything about it. <br />
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I think a lot of people think you can cure depression by changing the way you live. I don't think you can cure it by just doing that. I think depression is a chemical imbalance in your brain, and some people, like myself, have that imbalance and need medication to make it balance. There are plenty of people that take medication daily for other things besides depression, but yet our society makes people like myself feel bad for having to do that.<br />
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I'm finally at a place where I can talk about this and not feel bad for taking my Zoloft before I go to bed. </div>
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<i>I never should of been....</i><br />
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If you are anything like me, counting calories and portion control are your biggest issues with keeping or getting the weight off. I despise counting calories. </div>
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You get what is pictured above. Colored containers will become your new BFF. If it fits in the container, you can eat it! But you won't be eating crap. The meal guide will give you clean, healthy recipes. So think oatmeal, omelet with veggies, salads with grilled chicken, rice, fruit. So each day, you will get a certain amount of calories. And then based on your calorie plan, you get a certain number of containers! So you might get 4 blues one day, and 2 greens. SIMPLE!! </div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634650653064269965.post-18692662008005574902014-01-01T18:27:00.004-08:002014-01-01T18:27:58.106-08:00First run of 2014! <span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45,"tn":"*G"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">2 pairs of pants ✔️<br /> 2 shirts ✔️<br /> 2 thermal coats ✔️<br /> 1 neck wrap thingy ✔️<br /> 1 thermal hat✔️ 1 <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hipster">#hipster</a>
✔️ Air temp of 7!! Christmas lights!! And it started to snow! ❄️❄️
Seriously though, it was a pretty good run. My feet were the only thing
cold on me, which then made them a little numb. I ran slow, and didn't
quite get in 3 miles because it was getting dark and I had to let hubby
get his in too. But, I did something I never thought I would do, and now
know I'm capable of. Running in single digits! </span></span><br />
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<b>December 3rd</b></div>
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I was back at the doctor today for my irritating sinus infection. When
your face feels like you got punched, that's a problem!! Apparently 10
days of a crappy antibiotics didn't help, and I still have one. Last
night I was in so much pain and after my dentist app just went to prompt
care. I'm not sure if I SHOULD of ran today, but I did. Went as far as I
could without overdoing it. First time i<span class="text_exposed_show">n the rain too, which I found relaxing. ️️It was only a light mist, but it didn't suck as bad as I imagined running in the rain would be! Christmas also came early for me! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/turbofire">#turbofire</a>
deluxe DVDs, my tracker, E&E plus my vanilla Shakeology. Crappy
morning turned out to be a pretty good day. Choosing to not sit around
and be ticked I'm still battling this cold, instead getting some fresh
air and clearing my head.</span></span></span></div>
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I haven't ran since the 3rd, it's been pretty cold here and I have yet
to decide if running when it's in the single digits is worth it. Today
it made it up to 38, and I had to take advantage! There was snow on the
ground, and so it made me a little nervous it would be slick, and I
might tumble. <br /> Turns out, days like today are some of my favorites. I started my run wi<span class="text_exposed_show">th
intentions to do 2.5, then something inside like Turbo or T25. That
2.5 turned into "well, lets just do a 5K" then I thought, I am feeling
REALLY good, so could I do 4? 4.17 up until today was my longest run
ever, and I had only done it once. 4 miles came, and see that top
picture? That is the alley behind my house that helped me get to 4
miles the first time I ever did it....up and down, until I hit my goal.
By the time I got to this spot, I had hit 4, then I went back down,
took a right, passed my street, and finished up through the next alley
on the other side of my street. Being honest, I thought about 5. I
thought it would be really, really cool if I ran 5 miles! Not wanting
to push it, and starting to feel some aches and pains....I stopped here.
<br /> I wish all of my runs could be like this, but these are the ones
that make me want to push even harder. The ones were you FEEL like a
runner, and you push yourself past the limitations you have set on
yourself. <br /> Awesome, awesome day.</span></span></span></div>
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did it friends!! today was the best I have ever felt, and I was in my
zone. Everything felt good, and my mind was in the perfect place. There
is something so satisfying when you have a run like this, and I know
most of you know what I'm talking about. Any goal you want to hit, any
dream you are chasing. When you reach those goals and dreams, it's the
best feeling in the world!!</span></span></div>
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definitely got my mind off my troubles. It got my mind on my shins
hurting, my nose running like a facet, my ears aching. Agh!! not every
run will be good. I know that. I ran my best. I can honestly say I did.
Yes I walked some, but I kept telling myself a year ago I would NEVER of
been running in the windy, cold Midwest weather. <br /> I am now. <br /> All that matters. ️<br />
On a side note. There were literally blankets of leaves on the
sidewalks! That left bottom picture is my house. My favorite tree ever.
It's like a lime green in the summer, and them turns this color. Soon,
it will be empty and we will be raking needles up.</span></span></span></span></div>
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supposed to be taking a "social media break" until tonight, but after
having my best run to date I couldn't help but share it lol. I drive
over to where I could hop on the trail, and everything about today was
awesome. We used to love about a block away from this trail, and I
started at a point to where I turned around almost by our old house.
Memories came flying at me. Walking the girls whe<span class="text_exposed_show">n
they were just babies in the stroller, our first bike ride, my first
ever outside run was many years ago on this trail. Walks with our old
Doberman. It tugged at my heart a tad, and who knows. Maybe that's what
kept me going today. Happy Friday friends!</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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guess the next time I question running with 20mph winds, wondering if
I'll freeze the answer would be no! I actually overdressed and ended up
unwrapping my scarf because I got hot! This cold weather stuff is all
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gamma, and honestly tried to talk myself out of going. 2 miles was all I
could get in before I had to leave to get the girls. it was also my
first time running seeing snow on the ground. It was actually kind of
cool to see it. ❄️❄️Just because a year ago, this would of never
happened. <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/makingprogress">#makingprogress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/iamarunner">#iamarunner</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/insanemomoftwins">#insanemomoftwins</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/coldweatherrunningmightnotsuck"><span>#coldweatherrunningmightno</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>tsuck</a>️️<br /> Do you run in the cold? What are your tips for a newbie?</span></span></div>
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run in almost two weeks due to the sickies. For real. I'm as pink as
my hat! I walked in and my husband even said "now that is a worn out
face!" Did my best, felt good to get out there and run, but still taking
it easy. <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nottryingtomakeaduckface">#nottryingtomakeaduckface</a> </span></span></div>
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competing with the invisible person running next to me. Kept telling
myself that this is the second run I have had in a few weeks and I'm
still battling the yucks. It was brutal today. Body felt sluggish. I
don't recommend eating after two days of Thanksgiving food. (If you
can't see that on Facebook it's pizza lol) oh yes I did. Doubled up on <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/shakeology">#shakeology</a> today, my body needs it!!</span></span></div>
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Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634650653064269965.post-28095117952018571052013-10-30T11:53:00.002-07:002013-10-30T11:53:46.080-07:00I have a blog.....I must of forgotten<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">That's the only thing I can think of....I guess I forgot lol.
To say the last month has been crazy is an understatement. It's been super busy, and between Facebook, and Instagram, I forget we have a little chunk of our life in blog land too. After closing up my old blog, it was actually hard to say goodbye to it....strange, I know. But it was like starting over, and I hate starting over, really dislike change!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As you know, my previous blog was all about my kids. And now that they are officially in "school" my mommy gut is wondering if sharing pictures for the world to see is a good idea or not. My "gut" is saying we are fine, but then I have to consider the people who tell me how scary it really can be to do that. I have had someone take my pictures, and claim my kids were hers. While we were not in any danger I don't believe, it was just downright creepy. BUT, I have to document my kids lives. Not only for us, but for them down the road. So what to do? Blog, but don't publish the ones about them? Don't live in fear, and share my life the way it is. What would you do? What do you do? Separate business and family, only giving a peek in side our private side? I'll figure it out...hopefully sooner then later. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In September, I ran 23.9 miles. I would say I averaged about 3 miles or less a run, and 3.77 being the farthest I went. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">October, has brought changes. The weather has turned into my favorite time of year, and mentally and physically I have grown into that runner I always wanted to be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A runner.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prior to this, my fastest mile was 9:59, and my fastest 5k time was 34:56!! </span></span><br />
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just might get used to this whole running thing. if you asked me 2
months ago to run a 5k I would of laughed and said "I'm not a runner"
where did this come from? I thought about that today while I was
running. And you know where it came from? That desire of mine to push
past my thoughts of "I'll never be a runner" because that's all I told
myself! I was mean to me!! Which is why I always gave up. It was
challenging. It wasn't <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/turbofire">#turbofire</a> or <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/t25">#t25</a> <br />
I wasn't in the comfort of my own home, I was out running around the
neighborhood sometimes being so far away I got scared I wouldn't make it
back. it wasn't that far but you get that right? <br />
So here I am now. I set out with two goals in mind today. Yes two. With
rain in the forecast for the next three days, I decided I would push
for my fastest mile....that nike voice came on and I braced myself (I
had no clue where I was because my phone was in my <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hipster">#hipster</a>)
and thought "what if I didn't make it" then of course thought "it's not
how fast you go" BUT. I did it. And the rest of my run fell into place.
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Not gonna lie today was rough. I hadn't planned on how far or how long I
was going, I know I just wanted to run. It started off ok, but then my
legs literally felt like I had 10lb weights on them. So it turned into a
walk/run. The good thing about living in an old neighborhood is how
beautiful it is. I love the houses and everything about it. But one
thing. And that would<span class="text_exposed_show"> be the sidewalks.
Not all of them are bad, but there are some that are really bad and I
ran in a couple of dips that didn't feel good on my feet. I tried so
hard, so very hard to hit 4 miles, but I just couldn't do it. <br /> I
kept reminding myself that it's not always going to be easy JUST like
anything else in life. I will have good days and bad days, but it just
matters that I did my best. And today, I did. </span></span></span>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634650653064269965.post-5139305490191695882013-09-18T11:49:00.002-07:002013-09-18T11:49:47.431-07:00My longest mile yet! <h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}">
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comes a point when you just start running, where your body begins to
hurt. For me personally, I feel like there is a difference in being in
good shape, and being in running shape. I can rock Turbo Fire, but
running is tough for me. Is that just me? <br /> When I did my first
Beachbody workout it was Insanity. I remember being in week 3 and
literally could not get out of bed without rolling out. My back hurt so
bad. My legs were shaky walking down the steps. Everything HURT. I
wanted to quit, but never did. Because eventually the pain goes away. <br />
September 3rd was when I started running (again) and this is my 6th run
since then. (That heat spell we had kept me inside for a bit) I have
been averaging about 3 miles per run, taking me about 40 minutes. Today
I had just left the alley behind my house (that would be the picture of
one of our neighborhood cats, Oz cat) and was at 3 miles. I turned
right, and was just about to take another right to head home. Then I
thought hell with it. So I went straight, and ran down another alley,
then back home. I was feeling it. In my lower back, my shines, and my
feet. I decided that this was good. I ran the furthest I ever had, and
I'm damn proud of myself. 3.55 miles in 44 minutes. <br /> But this is
the time I usually quit. I quit because it hurts, and I get
uncomfortable, then I just say "I don't like to run." "Running is not
for me." <br /> I can't, and won't stop now. Keep me accountable. Make
sure I remember that my body will adjust. I can't expect results
without being a little uncomfortable along the way, just like Insanity.
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For the past few years we have taken the girls up to my home town corn
festival they have every September. It's so fun watching them the older
they get, ride more rides, and overall just have more fun! It's nice
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at 2 miles. Not for any reason other then thinking I could come home and
do weights. But then I decided to keep going. THEN saw I was at 2.47
and thought "I am going to run 3!" So I did plus a little more!! Feeling
very accomplished and happy today!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ever since becoming a Beachbody coach, I have done a ton of workouts. I have pretty much only worked out inside. I have given running a few chances, but after about 1 week I'm done. I start making excuses again. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Something hit me this week. And you know how sometimes you say your not sure what hit you.....I know what it was. One of the pages I follow on Facebook, who has become a really close friend of mine, made a post about running. You can read that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=566689140054180&set=a.527121847344243.1073741828.527092450680516&type=1&theater" target="_blank">here</a>, it's a really good, emotional post. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She is a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=561646077225153&set=a.527121847344243.1073741828.527092450680516&type=1&theater" target="_blank">cancer survivor</a>, and her post really hit home for me. I have always wanted to be a "runner." To feel what if feels like to release the negativity from your life by lacing up and running. But I never could. And here's the thing. Did I ever really give myself a chance? I have quit so many times. I think I finally figured out why I was quitting.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's challenging for me. It's really, really a challenge. I'm so used to being in the comfort of my own home that the thought of heading outside is just not something I want to do! So I make excuses, and I just about my business telling myself "you aren't a runner." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why not though? What if I started to go out there, and show myself that I was, indeed, a runner? What if I stopped saying I couldn't, and proved to myself that I could? What if...I signed up for a 5K this fall. What if....I learned to love it, and became a runner? </span><br />
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bed, and for a second thought I'll just do it later. But I knew I
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Those thoughts quickly went away, and I thought about
all the support from my post last night. And thought about the ones who
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It was hot. I tried to run in the shade. We live in an old
neighborhood so we have a lot of tress which is nice. Once I ran
directly in the sun, I started just dripping. But I just pushed
through, turned up my music and got through it. <br /> My phone for some
reason has "laps" so at one point I checked how far I had been and it
wasn't even a mile. I thought oh jeez, I am not doing good! So I ran
more. Then I got home, and looked at it and it said .54 of a
mile....okay, something wasn't right lol. I expected to run about 2
miles, but I did more. Not to bad....although I still hope to
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I hit the neighborhood for a run again today. I did 2.41 miles in 35 minutes, then came home and did 25 minutes of weights from T-25 Gamma. I'm telling you I did not want to do anything after my run, but I changed clothes (I was soaked) and got it done.
I'm feel good, proud, happy, accomplished, and SORE.
Is there anyway I could stop running now? I mean, sure there is. But it would just be me failing. At something that is so challenging to me, but doing it gives you that huge sense of accomplishment.
This might be a new chapter opening for me.
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Last week was a rough one for us all. The girls going back to school, getting off schedule, trying to find a NEW schedule. When I get off track, so do my eating habits! So I have recommitted with my challenge group to log my food again, and stay away from the junk! Meal planning and prepping are a great way to make sure you have good food choices, so you don't have to opt for take out. </div>
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What also makes my Monday, is these 2 little beauties were ready to go to school today. There were no tears....except by Mommy! It's hard to watch them walk into school. I miss them like crazy! But no tears from them is a super good way to start off the week! </div>
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So the time has come. Never did I think it would actually come for some reason. My kids would never be in public school. They just would never grow up! But they did.</div>
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We had a great week. Monday we went to the school park where they would be going to K. We have been there before, but it was nice to go and talk about school and when they would be playing here for recess. </div>
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The first day went pretty well. It was crazy stressful, but the girls seemed happy, lunches were packed, so away we went! </div>
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We of course, got there late. So instead of lining up with the class on the playground, we were rushed inside by someone who should NOT of rushed us in. Needless to say, we left Abby sobbing, and Alex kind of looking around not knowing what the hell was going on. </div>
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The teacher reported that both girls had great first days. They have actually had a great week! I take them to school every morning, and pick them up everyday. There has been some tears, but they quickly go away when they are settled in class. When I pick them up, they have to come outside and go to a bench before I can get them. Abby always comes out with tears in her eyes! I get sad, but the teacher says she only does it she hears "lets go see MOM" which makes me kind of tear up. Today she ran to me and was crying, and I asked her what was wrong. She said "oh nothing, I just missed you so much!" </div>
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I miss you to baby girls. Mommy is having a really hard time adjusting to this. I am used to a couple hours of quiet time. But this whole 6 hour thing....it's not settling well with me. I will find my happy place again. But for now, I'm just going through the motions. Trying to keep busy, while not trying to miss them to much.</div>
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Oh, and today Alex said "Mommy, some boy told me I looked pretty"</div>
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Me-"well, you are pretty. Did you say thank you?"</div>
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Alex-"No! You don't want me to have a boyfriend do you??" </div>
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Me-"LOL...no baby girl. I sure don't." </div>
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Tomorrow is their first full day!! Wish us luck!! 👯😄</div>
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Today we have spent the day at home. Playing a matching game, finding bugs, chasing butterflies, and just enjoying each others company.<br />
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Do we ever get prepared for this? Preschool was a big change, but for me this seems even bigger. I did go back to work a couple times after they were born, but they were never at the sitters for longer then a few hours. I made it a point to be there, no matter what the finances said. We made it work. I didn't want to miss anything. And I haven't. We have spent days at the park, in the sun, swimming, blowing bubbles until we ran out, and also laying out blankets on those rainy days doing our nails and watching movies. <br />
Life in school is just beginning. A new chapter is about to start. I'm excited. But also get a little teared up thinking about them being gone all day, and me not being there to protect them. To make sure kids are nice, and to comfort Abby when she gets overwhelmed. We tucked them in bed last night, and Abby came out about 5 minutes later saying Alex was crying. We went up, and she ran into my arms and said "I'm going to miss you and Daddy so much" then Daddy explained that it's not to much longer then summer class, and they would be fine! <br />
We came down, poured a big glass of wine, and thought about how fast time has gone by. <br />
We meet the teacher tomorrow, first full day is Wednesday. <br />
Wish us (me) luck! :) <br />
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