Motivation

So like the rest of the world I made New Years Resolutions to "lose weight" or "get in shape" basically I wanted to get back on the workout routine and eating right. I am eating better and feel a lot better! Of course, I have had a few cheat meals here and there...dang you weekends with friends...but all in all it has gone pretty well. I am a very competitive person and my kind of motivation is competition. My good friend and I began a little friendly competition to keep us both motivated and driven to reach our goal and end result: Being in shape for our FL trip come April for a friends wedding. We will be there for 6 days.

So what do we do? We run 3 miles and take a picture of what we did and our time. 

It has seriously motivated me so much. I never use to complete 3 miles, and you can bet your money I do now. There is no way I am going to slack and send her a 2 mile run. or a 3 mile walk/run that is extremely slow. I am going to do my best so she see's I am working and visa versa. 

1 week ago

I hit emergency stop 2.3 miles in on this run...now that stinks.

Today's run with hills

There has been so many times I want to stop, but push through! I love running outside rather than treadmill, but I do both and mix it up so I can add inclines on treadmill.And then after I do arms and abs. I ride horses and get a lot of butt and leg workouts in with that, but will do more if need to! I am pleased that I am still going and still feeling motivated, actually more motivated than ever! I WILL see a difference come April!  

The husband helps push me with abs and arms and I am slowly seeing a bit of definition...see...

Barely, I know...but some. This was taken the other week also ;)

What do you do to keep motivated? What are some running tricks you do?

And no post is complete without a pic of my little boy! While the husband was away to FL, what did we do? Well no other than play hide and seek! It is Rocky's favorite!

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

Facts of

2 Post in one day! Yep, I couldn't Pass up this fun link-up with Whitney from I Wore Yoga Pants

Fact – I have torn my ACL three times.  Basketball 2x and Volleyball 1x. 2 on the left one on the right. Bad knees run in my family
Fact – I cannot put my face toward the shower head and have the water hit my face. Nope. Creeps me out. I can't Breath.
Fact – Sometimes I leave out ingredients in recipes for the sole purpose I do not have them and/or could not find them in the grocery store. It has usually worked out fine!
Fact – The grocery store tends to stress me out a little. So many decisions. I always forget things too.
Fact – I have ridden horses since I was 2 years old.

Fact – I hate when I have "crazy" moments and can't snap myself out of them.
Fact – I hate doing my hair and makeup.
Fact – I am obsessed with my boxer, maybe too much. But I call it normal. He is with me all the time. and I always speak to him/about him in the same crazy voice

Fact – I married someone who makes me laugh on a daily basis and reminds me to always be happy.

Fact – I always fall asleep during movies, no matter what time of the day.
Fact – I hardly ever wear the same top 2 weeks in a row.
Fact – Fried Chicken is my favorite :)  Although, I can't have right now :(
Fact – I hate spending money on essentials such as toothepaste, toilet paper, etc.  Fact – I am honest.
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