Quick Check-in!

Things have been crazy busy around here so I haven't had a chance to write. I wanted to thank everyone for  the supportive, kind, wonderful comments on my bathing suit post! We didn't end up going swimming, but I did wear the bikini top to take Lucy for her walk ;) With a tank top over it though!

Sunday I ran 8.25 miles, broken into 2 parts because after 3 miles outside, it was way WAY too hot so I went to the gym for the other 5 (.25) miles.

Monday was 40 minutes on the Arc Trainer
Tuesday was a 3.25 mile run
Wednesday was a 3.4 mile run
Thursday (today) was 40 minutes on the Arc Trainer
Friday (tomorrow) is a 3 mile run
Saturday is a rest day
Sunday will be a 10 mile run

This morning's weigh-in was 118.0

And here's the Thursday version of Wordless Wednesday:

FPC Day 2

Another 72oz water day! And again, I ended up under on my calorie goal. Today was for a different reason though- it was hell day at work and I just didn't have time to do more than throw stuff in the microwave pre- and post- workout. I was planning on a veggie burger w/guacamole on a sandwich thin at lunch, and then when I didn't have time I just figured I'd have it for dinner with my salad. But I had to stop at the grocery store on my way home, and my food prep took a lot longer than expected. I'm trying to eat the salad while typing this up but I'm really not even that hungry. Must be all the water ;)

Workout today was 20 minutes on the stationary bike (5 miles) followed with 20 minutes ST (one set of 12-16 reps around the circuit room).  Tomorrow I think I'm going to do the Arc Trainer. I'm really trying to NOT run before Monday. Better safe than sorry, right?!

I didn't get a chance to look at everyone's blog/food today because I was so busy at work. Hopefully I'll be able to play catch up tomorrow. Be well, everyone!

New challenge starts tomorrow! And I ran today!

Starting tomorrow I'll be taking a picture of everything that goes into my mouth, BEFORE it goes in :) I created an Instagram account just for the challenge, so you can click on the little camera icon over there --> or go to my Food Photo Challenge page. If anyone wants to add me on Instagram my name is veglegs. And if anyone else wants in on the challenge, go to Allan's page!

Today at the gym I did 30 minutes on the Arc Trainer. That thing is a great workout! When I was done I still had a few minutes before I had to get back to work, so I jumped on the treadmill and ran for 2 whole pain-free minutes! I'm still gonna give it a few more days, but I'm definitely on the mend!

That's about it for today :)

Family Reunion Weekend

I ran 6 days last week! No long runs but I did 3.25 miles on Sunday, 3.55 miles on Monday, 3.4 miles on Tuesday, 3.25 miles on Wednesday, 2 miles on Thursday, and 3.5 miles on Friday.

Saturday we got up early, dropped Lucy off at doggie daycare and headed to Virginia to see my dad. It was 4 hours to get there, we stayed 4 hours, and then 4 hours to get back home. My brother's family also went, and we had a really nice day!

My brother, my dad, and me :)

Needless to say, I was so exhausted that I spent the entire day Sunday in bed, just vegging out and watching TV. I never even turned on the computer. Lucy was wiped out from playing with the other dogs all day Saturday, so her and Bogey stayed in bed with me :)

Today was right back to work. I went to the gym at lunch and got in a much needed run. I had to take it easy though, since I had another one of those weird weak/dizzy episodes in the shower this morning, and my equilibrium has been "off" all day. One more week until I get the blood work done and find out what the hell is going on. Ugh.

Ten Things Thursday (continued)

Alrighty then, I feel much better now :)

4. Went to the gym and ran 3.4 miles in 35 minutes. Took it nice and easy, and now I feel pretty good! I look like a hot mess, but here's my new NMA tshirt!

5. I "met" a new running blogger today who has a nifty little running quiz on her site. I'm going to share it tomorrow, but if you want to have a look, go visit Sarah at Courage2Run. 

6. Uh oh, running out of things to say. My life is quite boring.

7. Here are a couple "truths" from Ecards:

8. I have a question. For those of you who post your trackers on your blogs (i.e., LoseIt, WW, etc) how do you do that? Like, if I have an app on my iPhone that I want to get a picture of here, how would I go about that. Yes, I'm rather blog-illiterate.

9. Lucy is much more photogenic than me, so here are a few recent pics of her. Doesn't she look like a porn star in the first pic?! I love how she sleeps with one arm up in the air! 

And how about this goofy face?!

Love how she pouts :)

10. Are any of you doing anything special this weekend? My husband and his family are catholic (I'm a non-practicing jew), so I got sucked into Easter plans. We are going to hubby's moms and I have to figure out something to make. I volunteered to work tomorrow since I've missed so much time during the past couple weeks, so I'll have to throw something together either tomorrow night or Saturday morning.  I saw a recipe for deviled eggs that look like little chicks, so I might try to make something creative like that, but without eggs. Maybe potatoes. I'll let you know if whatever it is turns out good!

Gotta run, Laura

Ten Things Thursday

I don't know if I have ten things but let's see how it goes :)

1. Laura Belle posted a picture of what she considers a messy desk. Ha! Let me show you what a messy desk looks like! Yes, there are 3 different coffee cups, all in use. Don't judge. And yes, I like frogs :)
   
    


2. I ended up staying home from work yesterday, but came back today. I'm still not 100% but I am feeling quite a bit better. I think I've been dehydrated so I'm trying to drink more water. I suck at drinking water (other than inside my coffee). 


3. I haven't ran since I went to the doctor last week. Today is 7 days. Today I am going back to the gym and no matter how slow I have to go I am getting a run in. Actually, I'm going right now so I'll come back and finish this later...