I highly recommend the "sick during Christmas break" diet!

Seriously, I got sick 2 days before Christmas.....laid in bed all day feeling awful....ate a handful of gross food (nothing tasted good).....and guess what?  I came home from Christmas break not one pound heavier. Lovin' it!  Now tomorrow, it's back to working out daily and eating healthy.  I threw the Christmas candy away....and we have fresh fruits and veggies in the fridge....bring it on!

Very sore bum today.

Went running this morning with my sister-in-law......she killed me.....brought me up at least 10 hills and I thought I would die, but I did it!  I was only able to go 2.5 miles and now my butt and my legs are very sore....youch!  Then I came home and did 100 pushups, 100 situps, and 100 squats in 15 minutes.  Yes, I went as fast as I could.  We are now on our Christmas break and it feels so good to have nothing else to worry about but being with family, having fun, and gabbing.  Love the relaxation!  I'll post an updated picture of me in my next post.

I don't know why, but....

I don't know why I haven't felt like writing about my weight loss journey lately....maybe it's because I really haven't had that great of a month in weight loss.....but when I look back on the past month, I've actually accomplished a lot in my journey.  When I was in college, I lost 50 pounds and was quite the runner and I love it!  I absolutely love running!  So, ever since I started this journey again, I've wanted to work up to running a 5K!  Well, the past 2 Saturdays I ran 3 miles in under 40 minutes.  That is amazingly good for me!  After each run I felt so good about myself and I couldn't stop telling everyone how far I ran! I'm sure people are sick of hearing it by now.

Bottom line, I am sooooo ready for that 5K this spring/summer!  Maybe more than one?  Hopefully my sister can run one with me!  *hint, hint*

Another thing that is great for me in the past month is that I have moved up in weight at Crossfit.  Not a whole lot, but enough to make me sore again!  Love the feeling of being sore!

And last, I'm finally below 180 for good.  This morning I weighed in at 178!  I'm almost scared that the holidays are fast approaching....maybe I don't trust myself to have self-control.  Don't get me wrong, I will enjoy my holidays, but eating like a pig is not the way to do it.

I was talking to my hubby the other night about the excuses we make for ourselves to not do something.  It's so true.  I made excuses for myself all the time.  My main excuse a year ago was that I have kids....I don't have time to exercise.  But ever since I put myself first and got involved in an AMAZING workout program (Crossfit) I am a much better and much happier mommy!  I will not make excuses for myself anymore.

Another Milestone...I'm ready for a 5K!!!!!

This'll be a short post.....I went running this morning (it was very foggy and a little chilly, but I like it that way)....I ran 2.75 miles in 36 minutes..............and I felt like I could keep going!!!!  I called my sister right when I got home and said, "I'm ready for a 5K!!!!"  But with much more excitement!  I've been working up to running this far for a long time and my legs are finally getting strong enough to hold out!  I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!