Race Results

Landon's official 5k time was 31:18! Not bad for the little guy...a pace of 10:06! No training at all.

Proudest Mommy Moment Ever

Due to being ill yesterday, I decided not to run. I decided to go down and pick up my race packet and t-shirt with the kids. I didn't realize that kids would be running in this run. I should of know it was called "girls on the run". I decided literally at the last second. To pin my bid number on Landon. We ran with him for the first couple hundred yards and we headed back to the van. I was very nervous about Landon running all by himself but he did an awesome job. I loaded up the other kids and we drove to the two mile marker. We decided to wait and see if we could see Landon running. I was so shocked when we saw him right away. Running in the front of the pack. We cheered him on and drove back to the finish line. We ran into a friend and were busy taking. I decided we better get to the finish line and watch for landon. I was shocked to see landon already in the finish line chute. The little guy had already finished. I don't know his official time but I'm sure its around 30 minutes. I figured he was running at 10:00 minute pace. Zero training...this kid has some serious talent.

Update

I'm working hard on three workout programs at once. Crazy. I love my new ab workout videos. Hip Hop Abs is fun, fast, and really works. My abs are getting so firm. I just finished my workout for the day. My tummy is starting to tighten up. I can't seem to find my tape measure but you can see the difference. I can't wait to finish the program. I'm sure I'm going to have some killer abs at the end of eight weeks.

Week One

Week Two

Workout Confusion

1. Chalean Extreme
2. Hip Hop Abs
3. Running

I managed a total of four workouts this morning. Crazy! I can't keep up this routine. After this Saturday's 5k run. I'm going to take a break from running. My foot is still sore and I want to be able to make a full recovery.

I'm really regretting signing up for this race. I don't want to go but I already paid my fee. I'm going to do it. My last 5k race for the year of 2009.

I'm not expecting a good time. I haven't been running to much lately. I'm going to be doing for me. I'm going to focus on enjoying the run and not worry about my time.

It's going to be a great way to end the year.

So, far this has been the best year ever.

A great new body and confidence in myself.

Time to move unto other workout programs.

I want killer abs...

happiness

Happiness is a choice. I make the choice everyday. I'm in control of myself. It's up to me. Time to get my priorities in order. Somethings will have to go! somethings need to be committed to! Commit, decide, and succeed.

Make Up Week

After a couple of rough days, I decided to hit it hard this morning. The kids proved to make things difficult. My first workout video is only 32 minutes long but it ended up taking me a full hour to complete. The kids kept interfering with my workout. It seemed like every two minutes, I had to pause my video. I'm trying a new thing. I'm making sure the kids are dress and chore charts done before working but I'm not sure if that's going to work. I realized if I'm working out first thing in the morning, the kids get busy playing than they don't want to do their chore charts. I'm going to look maybe into waking up at 5:00 in the morning and getting my workout done before the kids wake up. So, I'm going to have to tweek somethings around.

I didn't work out yesterday, so I decided to go ahead and do one of my hip hop abs videos. I still have to find some time later on today. I'm running in a 5k this Saturday and I'm not prepared at all. Due to my foot injuries I took off from running last week. I'm going to try to hit the trailmill later this afternoon.

So, I'm trying to squeeze in three workouts in one day.

Also, I'm going to be running in the Rock N Roll Chicago half marathon with my friend Paun. It's not until next year. We will drive up and stay with her sister in the city.

I'm really going to try to stay on the postivie side of things.

Now, I have to work out decluttering the house and getting it cleaned.

Also, I'm making onion gravy, meat patties, and boiled potatoes for dinner.

rough week

My foot is feeling better. Emotional having a difficult time this weekend. I feel like I'm going crazy and my hubby keeps ignoring me. I'm about to have it out with him. I'm not sure what's wrong with me but I feel very off at the moment. I think running off some steam will help me feel better. I'm running in a 5k this Saturday. I'm going to focus on Chalean and running this week. I will try to throw in some Ab workout if I can find the time.

No Running

The arch in my right foot is still killing me. I'm hoping to make a full recover by the end of the week. So, no running but I'm still working out. I'm kinda enjoying the break from running. Shaun T. is giving me a great calorie burning exercrise. So, for everyone is wanting to running but can't due to injuries. It sucks but hopefully it will only be temp. situation.

Hip Hop Abs

For the next eight weeks, I'm going to be focusing on getting rid of my baby belly fat. Last week, I focused hard on avoiding sugar. I managed to lose two pounds. Just two days ago, I couldn't fit into my size four jeans but they fit today! I'm posting this pictures so I can document my progress. The abs look way better than they did just a couple of months ago.

I'm one hot momma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beware Total Brag Post!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only after hitting Chalean Extreme for two hard weeks check out my shoulders, neck, arms, and awesome legs!!!!!!!!!!!!

Logan took all the pictures...some turned out better than others.

Muscles don't make me look bulk or fat.

I look pretty good.

I just started hip hop abs...my abs are killing me. If I could just get a six pack...I would be so prefect and wonderful.

If you want to hate me that's okay.

What's Happening this week

I finish last week on a strong note.

I was able to go without sugar for the first six days. Yesterday, I couldn't keep my hand out of the halloween candy bag. I decided that I would give myself every Sunday to eat whatever I wanted. I'm thinking about going back on my Body For Life diet again. I know it works because I'm eating to much food and gaining weight.

I'm going to try to stay way from sugar this week. If I allow myself one day a week than it wouldn't feel like punishment.

The 9k trail run...kicked my butt. Every muscle in my legs is killing me. I was worried about working out this morning. It was hard but I feel good. I'm going to stay away from running for a couple of days to fully recover. I ended up hurting my other foot. It's my arch maybe I need to start taping up my foot.

I did the run in a slow time but it was the best I could do. I gave it my all. I did fall down once but I managed to grab hold of a small tree to someone save myself. I did it in one hour and seven minutes. Every muscle hurts. It's good to challenge onself.

I'm thinking about getting a garmin. I really need to work on pacing myself better. I can start off and endd very fast but the middle always sucks for me.

I'm still waiting for my new workout videos to arrive. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep doing Chalean videos along with Hip Hop Abs video. I will see....

Thanks, for reading. I have to take Logan to preschoo. Sewing circle is meeting at my house this morning!

Slaughter Pen Jam 2009

Wish me luck

I'm just about to run out the door. I'm going to be competiting in the Slaughter Pen Jam. I'm going to be running in the 9k trail run. The boys are all signed up and ready for their cross country run and mt. bike race. Leroy picked up two helmets and fixed landon's tires. Wish me luck!

Day 5-Sugar Challenge

I just wanted to update everyone about my progress with the sugar challenge. I have had no candy, pop, or desserts this whole week. I did cheat a little bit. I did have a little bit of my hawaiian jelly and ate a garnola bar. Each day the cravings are becoming a little bit less. Everytime I start to get a craving for sugar. I would just eat food. I'm starting to just try to drink a ton of water and see if that helps with the cravings.

I'm also proud to announced that I have lost one pound. I really wanted to lose another pound this week but I'm not sure if that will happen. One pound a week will be a fine goal.

As a reward for losing one pound so far this week. I went ahead and order Hip Hop Abs off of Ebay. I'm hoping to lose some inches off my waist line. This is the one area of my body I can't stand. I feel go about everything else but the waist line. I'm really hoping Shaun T. will be my answer to my problems.
Also, tonight I'm going to take the kids down to the square to sign us up for the Slaughter Pen Jam. I'm going to run in my first trail run of six miles. The boys will be running in the cross country and mt. bike race. The weather is suposse to be super nice over the weekend. I gotta finish up this weeks working out schedule. I currently have Chalene on pause.

No Sugar Challenge

After binging this weekend on Halloween candy and gaining close to two pounds. I decided it's time to lose some weight and kick this sugar habit! I'm going to try to avoid sugar all week long.

The only thing I did wrong is I had a little bit of my homemade pumpkin pie. It's all gone so no more temptation.

I have avoided all candy and cookies!

I'm hoping to keep this up for the rest of week.

So, who else is in the challenge.

Working Out!

This is the plan for the week!

Monday:
Chalean Extreme: Push Circuit 1 (30 minutes)
Treadmill: 30 minutes-2 miles

Tuesday:
Chalean Extreme: Burn Intervals (45 minutes)
Treadmill: 30 minutes
Wed:
Chalean Extreme: Push Circuit 2 (30 minutes)
Running: 40 minutes-2 times around Lake Bella Vista Trail

Thursday:
Chalean Extreme: Push Circuit 3 (30 minutes)
Treadmill: 30 minutes

Friday:
Chalean Extreme: recharge and burn it off (50 minutes)
No running

Saturday:
six mile trail run
the boys are running in cross country and Mtn. Bike race!