Happy Holidays

Its been a while since I've had the time to write. The end of the year was crazy. I finished up a class for my Masters program, taken my car to the shop 3 times and at one point it had to stay for 3 days, worked, spend time with family and friends, and got help.

Normally, the beginning of the year is reserved for resolutions, and the second week of the year is the time reserved for pushing them aside, at least that is the running joke. I don't think that has to be the case. I started my goal (not resolution) at the end of December. Not too long ago, I posted about my binge eating. Well, I found someone who can help me with it. I went to my first session last week and Monday I will go for my second session. I like her. She listens and is getting to know me. She lets me work through it with guidance. I'm bringing a food journal with emotions in it. I can tell you, its ugly. Holidays have been hell on my healthy eating. Thank goodness I'm back to better now.

I also sat down and wrote out goals for this year (again, not resolutions). Some have due dates, some just need to be worked out throughout the year. What are they? Well, time for some accountability :)

1. Work toward B.E.D (Binge Eating Disorder) recovery
2. Marathon number 2 (Savannah, GA in November)
3. Knit (the goal is one project a month if small, and if a shirt...well, I guess that depends). I'm a knitter and LOVE it. It brings me peace and reduces stress.
4. Read more (no real date on this one. It will be a mix of personal development and fun reads.)

A lot of them are for throughout the year. For some, it will include continuing my workouts and training (many long runs in my future).

I hope 2015 was a good one for you. Welcome to sweet 2016. Lets make it an amazing year!

An Independence Day Adventure

I hope everyone had a great Independence Day!

We made it a great day and decided to have a weekend adventure! My day started out with a leg day workout. BEAST MODE!Then, we decided to take the dogs to the park.

On our way to the park

It was beautiful out with a nice breeze. Kate (black dog) and Crystal (tan dog) had a wonderful time running around and chasing a ball.

Bringing the ball back

Me and the pups

At one point, Crystal thought she needed to visit some people that we didn't know. Thankfully she decided that she wanted to keep us as her family (crazy friendly dog).

After the dog park, we decided to hit the pool. At one point, we had the pool to ourselves and Hubs did a cannonball. I never did one (don't judge). So, what the hell? First cannonball ever! Super fun but hitting that water? My butt and legs hurt. HOW DO KIDS DO THIS??

Floating over the water

SPLASH!

It was a perfect day. We ended it with a nice dinner of steak kabobs and watching fireworks (on TV). Sad, but we will head up to Carolina Beach before the end of the year to watch them over the ocean. Hope everyone had a great Independence Day!

-In Health!

Three Holidays in One

Three holidays in one day? Yup, going to tackle it all!

First, Father's Day. Happy Father's Day to all the dads. Let me tell you about mine. He is a tattooed, motorcycle riding, stubborn, crazy, badass. (Yes, I get it all from him....OK, minus the motorcycle riding, but HEY, it could still happen!)

What is it about my dad that makes his so freakin awesome? Well, he believed in me, and still does. I could tell him I'm taking up the trapeze and he would be right there cheering me on. When I started to run just a few short years ago, he told me how he used to run and did a one and done 10k (Orange Classic in Middletown, NY). I told him about  my first run and that I was scared. He told me I could do it and call him after. (He was right.) I told him my next was 2 weeks later. He didn't tell me I was nuts, he said that was awesome. As my raises grew from 5k's to 10k to half marathons....he was more and more proud and he would just keep saying that he knew I could. At my first (and only to this date) full, He was not even the least bit surprised to hear it was happening. And he cheered me on for that. Now, every year, I do the Marine Corps half at Camp Lejeune, NC in his honor.....dressed like Wonder Woman. All because he believes in me. Yup he is awesome. That being said...he is damn stubborn and should listen to me more! ;)

The many views of Dad

Wonder Woman!

Happy Summer Solstice!

First official day of Summer. Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature a few weeks ago because she turned the heat up early here. It's also the Pagan Holiday Litha. So....go out and celebrate the sun, the warmth and don't forget your sunscreen!

Finally, Happy National Yoga Day!

Yes, this is a holiday. It works well if you are into hot yoga (see Happy first day of Summer.) Did you do any yoga? I totally did. If you didn't go get a good stretch it. You will be happy you did so!

In Health!