It was great seeing everyone this past week. Our run on Saturday was a great jump start to working out...again. I did road work last night, only about 2.5 miles. Today after work I plan on going to the gym and hitting up the elliptical and some weights. I trying to look hot, hot, hot for new years eve. Speaking of - I'm sure excited about Dallas - but - I can't seem to find very many peeps who will be out and about. Those that are staying in Dallas want to spend money out the rear and I figured since I'm toting around two college co-eds, spending like we are $40,000 millionaires isn't really an option...

Hope you are finding SOMETHING fun to do. I will call Megan later in the week. Good luck with everything. Running. dieting. life. Well back to work before I go to work ;). Love you.

Giddy Up!! (I couldn't think of anything other cowboy related title)

I'm trying to catch up... maybe I should make this post into thousands to keep up with Stef.

Here's my low dow.. lost 5 lbs since Thanksgiving! WOOHOO! I'm back on track with eating. I am not being super dooper strict with it b/c everytime I do all or nothing, I end up lasting a week. So I give myself wiggle room, cookies and fatty foods. But not as much and I feel full more often. I haven't been running, just walking, yoga, stretching (which helps alot) and little squat jumps/crunches/5lb weight stuff... yall get the point.

I got a 30 min yoga video (on sale!) to do before class. I find its a great way to start the day. And it gets me focused on what I need to do that day. Life is starting to make sense again, I am learning to find time to do what I like to do, and what makes me happy. I just got done baking 80+ sugar cookies last night for my neighbors. I really love helping out/serving/being neighborly and its what's keeping me happy.

I'm so ready for Christmas break! One more week! And always~ I love yall sooooo much

Back in the saddle again

I like the cowboy theme :) Anywho, thought you should know that I began a food journal (yes, again). And so far 2 days down and 50 billion left to go. But really, I think this is the longest I've ever made it. I've also realized that I eat a whole lot--probably enough for two people. So the goal for the next week is to keep up with the food journal and slowly cut back. The ultimate goal is to start counting calorie...but baby steps, right?

Oh, and I came across this quote that I found pretty empowering: One meal is just one meal and one day is just one day. I know that the two of you find self-discipline less of an issue, but I thought it would be nice to share.

As far as working out goes: the toe is all better and I ran two miles yesterday (it almost killed me) and then walked at a good pace at a crazy incline (now my butt is killing me) for 10 mins. Today is yoga again and then I want to get 30 mins of running in. I'm planning on starting the 10 week 1/2 marathon workout on Monday! Happy Training :)

Pancho and Lone Ranger?

STEF! You are no longer the lone ranger. I have been reading the posts, just not adding any insight. I did join the gym about two weeks ago and have already been a few times. I'm having a hard time fitting it into my crazy schedule. With all the traveling and long hours, I can't find time to make it to the gym. But I've been 7 times in the last two weeks. Not too bad if I do say so myself. I might even go tomorrow at 5...

Sis, I'm glad you went to the yoga class. I know we've already talked about it but - I'm hoping to find one too.

As far as the 1/2 marathon goes...I think we should try it again. What do y'all think? We'll talk over Thanksgiving, but EVERYONE bring your running shoes. At this point we should all be about the same "out-of-shape-ness". I'm trying to talk BJ into training with me...I need a partner to run the long runs. I have my doubts that BJ will really do it, but it's worth a try, right?

I love both of you...and Cam we are all still waiting on, oh what, like your second post...

The Danger Zone

Sorry, I just watched Top Gun and couldn't think of a less lame title. But I did go a little outside of my comfort zone today and went to a beginner's yoga class. And I'm hooked. There were no cheesy oohmms or Enya, but there were people who were elegantly thin and incredibly flexible. I decided I wanted to be more like that. And of course, the added bonus was the way it made me feel. My back and neck have never felt so fabulous and I'm already missing the warm, loose, relaxed feeling. It wasn't nearly as easy as I thought it would be either: my legs, arms, and back muscles burned as I sweated just because I was holding my body in a certain (and awkward) position. I'm not saying I would want to do it every day or even as my main workout. (I still lov...I mean appreciate a good heart-pumping cardio that make me sweat buckets and makes my limbs feel like they are going to fall off.) But it was a nice change up that I'm pretty sure I'll make as part of my new routine! :)

Just thought I would tell everyone who doesn't care anymore (yes, that would be you: Erika and Cameron) that I have started the Shape Fitness Plan. I wanted to put it out there in the open so everyone could see and that maybe it would help me stick to it. I'm getting tired of my so-called support group not being very supportive. Nice to know you're there for me.

Aaaallll by myself

Yep, just like the Celine Dion song.  I know it has been ages, but guess what? My muscles are still there!!  I'm guessing they are much smaller/weaker with a good amount of added adipose tissue (aka fat for all of those non-sciencey people).  But good news: I think I might actually have a little self-motivation swimming around somewhere deep, very deep, down inside. Erika, that means I went to work out without anyone asking/hinting/dragging me.  Although my roommates swear they will one day, I'm on my own when it comes to hitting the gym.  We've started a little competition, and I'm bound and determined to not be fat/win (I would love to be the hot roommate).  I'm tired of being that girl that is cute but could be beautiful if she lost 20 pounds.  Yesterday I weighed in at...169. And yes, I winced.  But I've decided that I want certain things by the time I'm 23 and I better start now or none of them will come about.  (I have just under 6 months.)

First things first, gym time is no longer an option--like class.  I wouldn't skip class, so why would I skip something that benefits me even more?  Plus, I've notice that there are quite a few cute guys at the gym and I haven't been seeing any wedding bands... I'm just sayin' so stop judging! A girl's got to do all she can when she's constantly surrounded by 80 other girls all week!!  Well, I'm off to go study for my mrs, I mean class.  So if any of my sisters want to chime in anytime soon, it would be great to hear from you.