Weekend Quote: That’s Just Dumb

I love me some Jennifer Lawrence and I wish I figured this out when I was her age.

Confidence is a beautiful thing.

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Weekend Quote: Life is an Experience

Recently I’ve been trying to rediscover my passion for trying new things. I’m not sure about you, but for me it takes a deliberate and conscious effort to do so. If I don’t I fall into the rut of my routine. I get lazy, complacent, bored, uninspired, and that’s when a funk normally sets in.

A few days ago you may have noticed I shared my first experience with sorghum on GreenLiteBites, and today I posted a completely new way to prepare spaghetti squash.

Could I have easily slapped some ham between two slices of bread or just picked something up from the convenience store? Sure, and there’s nothing wrong with that when you are in a pinch, but I think so many of us simply don’t make the effort when we can. It’s not a priority to try new foods and take the time to learn how to cook them. We’re scared. What if I don’t like it? What if the kids don’t like it? What if I mess it up?

I’m using food and cooking as an example here, but this same concept applies to everything in life.

Trying a new class at the gym. I won’t know anyone. What if I mess up, or worse can’t keep up?

Reaching out to new friends. They already have a group. What if they don’t like me? What if I don’t fit in?

Planning a weekend away with your significant other. We can’t afford it. I’d have to ask something to watch the kids. It’s just so much work.

I can go on and on … Signing up for a running event, applying for a new job, taking a class in something that interests you, etc., etc., etc.

Making an effort to DO is scary.

“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experience.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

And the older I get, the more I realize life really is all about the experience.

The more we try, the more we do, the more we live.

The more we live, the less we worry about trivial things like how we look in a bathing suit or what the scale told us this morning.

So what do you think? Try something new with me this weekend? Go ahead, push yourself out of your comfort zone. Find something to experience not in your typical routine. 

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Weekend Quote: Guess I’m a Comet?

OK, I’m freaking out.

Like butterflies in my stomach, nervous, jittering freaking out!

Tomorrow is the Leader of the Pack CrossFit competition which I entered, oh … I don’t know … about 3 months ago.

I have a habit of doing this. I’ll sign myself up or plan something in the future as a “distant” goal and then all of a sudden it sneaks up on me. Time has a habit of just continually moving doesn’t it?

AHHHHHH!

Sorry. Told you. I’m FREAKING. OUT.

I need to enter the just-show-up-and-go-with-the-flow zone.

Deep breath.

OK.

Anyway, I came cross this quote on GoodReads.com and it kind of captures my philosophy for doing all the crazy things I’ve done these past 8 years like signing up for races, Mudders and now CrossFit competitions. It all comes down to shoving myself out of my comfort zone.

I say “kind of captures my philosophy” becuase the author loses me a bit with her metaphor. She struck me as a rambler much like myself and it made me smile.

“I have realized; it is during the times I am far outside my element that I experience myself the most. That I see and feel who I really am, the most! I think that’s what a comet is like, you see, a comet is born in the outer realms of the universe! But it’s only when it ventures too close to our sun or to other stars that it releases the blazing “tail” behind it and shoots brazen through the heavens! And meteors become sucked into our atmosphere before they burst like firecrackers and realize that they’re shooting stars! That’s why I enjoy taking myself out of my own element, my own comfort zone, and hurling myself out into the unknown. Because it’s during those scary moments, those unsure steps taken, that I am able to see that I’m like a comet hitting a new atmosphere: suddenly I illuminate magnificently and fire dusts begin to fall off of me! I discover a smile I didn’t know I had, I uncover a feeling that I didn’t know existed in me… I see myself. I’m a shooting star. A meteor shower. But I’m not going to die out. I guess I’m more like a comet then. I’m just going to keep on coming back.”
? C. JoyBell C.

See what I mean? Maybe I’m just too distracted to follow the whole meteor/comment thing but she hit the nail on the head for me with this line…

“…it is during the times I am far outside my element that I experience myself the most. That I see and feel who I really am, the most!”

I really think we build safe little bubbles, convincing ourselves we can’t do this, we’re too fat to do that, we’re too old to start now, blah, blah, blah.

I popped my bubble when I decided to wear a tank top on a hot day. It sounds so stupid simple but when I trace back the steps that got me here, right now, freaking out about a CrossFit competition tomorrow, that’s where I end up. That was the first time I “hurled myself out into the unknown” so don’t think you have to go and commit to a marathon to get started. Start where you are and do what you can, when you can regardless of how silly you think it sounds to other people. You never know where it will lead you, and let me tell you from experience, it’s fun finding out.

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Weekend Quote: Take Action

Hey guys, just popping in for a quick weekend quote. I’m feeling kind of blah, as my lower back is giving me trouble. Funny thing is, it only hurts when I’m sitting. Walking, running, playing, working out, I’m fine. Sitting at my desk for hours, I can barely move without wincing in pain.

Ugh. Regardless, I wanted to share this quote with you because I did something this week that scares the CRAP out of me.

“Waiting to develop courage is just another form of procrastination. The most successful people take action while they’re afraid.” – Unknown

I signed up for the CrossFit Games.

Yikes!

I don’t think I’m ready. I don’t think I have a chance. I’m not even sure I’ll be able to compete on any level.

It’s completely pushing me out of my comfort zone.

And that’s why I’m doing it.

I told you …

“I’m IN!”

:)

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Tough Mudder St. Louis Here I Come! + This Weekend’s Quote

Have you ever embarked on an adventure while thinking “Is this really happening? Is this REALLY happening?“ 

That’s how I feel this very moment as I sit in an airport diner waiting for my omelet.

I’m headed to St. Louis today to run a Tough Mudder tomorrow. You may remember my Tough Mudder Madness post this past spring when I held a contest to run a Tough Mudder with whoever was willing to enter.

I got a few takers and have a crazy schedule I’m trying to keep for the end of the year.

I ended up canceling Buffalo because of a speaking engagement at BlogHer and I’m not sure I’ll be able to do Tri-State but there was no way I’m missing Kentucky, North Carolina or this weekend’s St. Louis.

I’m running each of those events with people who are very special to me and I can’t wait to experience the Mudder with each and every one of them.

This weekend I’ll be hanging with Kim and her posse.

That was Kim back in March — click here to read her introduction post.  I have watched her transform (not only physically but emotionally and mentally) on her blog Zero to Mudder …

and I simply can not believe I’ll be giving her a big ‘ol hug later today.

Kim wrote me this email a few days ago and I asked her permission to share it with you because I think she hits the nail on the head about taking care of “us” first (especially moms.) I can’t read it without crying …

I am so grateful for you Roni – you have no idea. Grateful isn’t a big enough word to describe what I am regarding your initial inspiration just by being you – and then selecting me to do this crazy venture with – to saying encouraging words as I freak out.

They say that people can be inspired by each other and that small things we do can inspire others. I honestly can say I have never been inspired in such a selfish way before. I would be inspired to do things for others all the time but to be inspired to do something just for me??? Oh no…. never! For as long as I can remember, I put everyone above myself on the “list” of who to care for. Typical mom, typical wife or supporter, right?? For THE FIRST TIME EVER IN MY LIFE I am NUMBER ONE on my list. And I love it! It was one hell of a feat to get here but I am NOT giving it up!

As I worked out with my amazing trainer last night who calmed my fears about the Mudder obstacles and gave me great tips on running I looked around the gym and this is what I saw:

My daughter was there because she “needed to run” and work out her stress (she’s a new college student)My husband was there because he has been inspired by my journey and wants to join me

Then it hit me, I realized that because I put myself FIRST, I have given my loved ones the best ME I can be and in turn, they are learning how to care for THEMSELVES TOO!

Pretty funny how we can read about other people doing that “put yourself first and you will be a better person for your loved ones” and think, “Yes, but I can’t because” …

Well, screw THAT! I am now a different woman than I was in February when this CRAZY ride began. I am NOT where I “hoped” I would be physically but I discovered something BIGGER and BETTER. This journey was more than just working out,  it was conquering a mental beast that was MUCH bigger than my “weight” struggle. I was so focused on calories, exercise and “all or nothing” attitude that I stumbled here and during all of this  I found my stride, I found a lifestyle that is working for me, and it feels fantastic. I have found my power, I have found my moxy, and I have discovered that I am stronger than I ever thought possible. And I have just scratched the surface of who I can be. That my dear friend  is why I still blame YOU for all of this. Because YOU have been inspiring me for YEARS and the switch finally came on in my life. So “grateful” isn’t a big enough word to describe what I am feeling Roni.

This….

“Then it hit me, I realized that because I put myself FIRST, I have given my loved ones the best ME I can be and in turn, they are learning how to care for THEMSELVES TOO!”

Have truer words ever been spoken?!

That’s today’s weekend quote and I want all the moms (and dads) who put themselves on the bottom of the to-do list to really ponder it. Sometimes it’s hard to balance everyone’s interests, including your own, but it’s oh so worth it and I can’t express with words how ecstatic I am to see Kim come to this realization as I remember the feeling when I figured it out for myself as well.

I’m about to board for St. Louis. While I’m there I’m also scoping out a few hotels for a possible future FitBloggin‘. I’ve also been tasked with getting the 8-year-old a St. Louis key chain, The 2-year-old a St. Louis book, and The Husband a St. Louis T-shirt. This has become our tradition when I travel without them.

Speaking of, I need to give a HUGE shout-out to The Husband who’s been so amazingly supportive of all my travel adventures recently. He’ll never see this (he doesn’t read the blog) but I couldn’t do any of this without him.

I still can’t believe all of this is happening.

I feel like I’m on autopilot.

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Weekend Quote: I Run Because…

This is a special challenge-inspired weekend quote. I hopped on Facebook really quick this morning and saw this:

Oh how I love a good daily challenge! And since I pretty much retired #YogaADay and #DailyYogurt for myself, I think it’s a good time to move on to #RWRunStreak.

According to Runner’s World, the idea is to run at least one mile per day, every day, starting on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) and ending on Independence Day (Thursday, July 4). That’s 39 consecutive days of running!

This is going to be tough for me with the conference quickly approaching, but it’s exactly the type of thing I NEED. By forcing me to take at least 10 minutes (I run a 10-minute mile on average) a day for myself it will let me clear my head and relieve some stress.

In honor of this challenge I sought a running-related quote and this one couldn’t be more perfect.

“I run because it’s so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can’t. But then you find your inner strength and realize you’re capable of so much more than you thought.”
– Arthur Blank

I couldn’t agree more. Running has really changed me and my perception of what I’m capable of. I still remember the feeling of running for the first time on the treadmill, and if I think about crossing the finish line of my first-ever 5k, I’m not going to lie, my eyes start to well with tears.

It really is that emotional for me. I told myself over and over again it wasn’t possible, but I was really capable of so much more – SO MUCH MORE.

I just needed a little confidence to try.

So …

Who’s willing to push themselves out of their comfort zone? If you are not currently a runner, commit to a walk and try just a little trot, maybe a jog, every day. You may surprise yourself!

I’ll be posting a photo on Instagram and Twitter using #RWRunStreak. Tag me (@RoniNoone) if you want to join in. I’d love to follow your progress too!

Oh! and if you have questions about the challenge, Runners World has a great FAQ.

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Weekend Quote: Uncomfortable

So much to tell you but I’m oh so tired.

I’m laying on my bed in a hostel in Toronto. 

Wait. Did I just type that?

Wow. I did and it’s true! How freakin’ cool is that?

I have been severely pushing myself out of my comfort zone this weekend. First, I got on a very tiny plane — yikes — which took me to Toronto for a conference I feel l have no business being at. I navigated a city I don’t know, checked into a hostel for the first time ever, met a blog reader for lunch, and wondered around this cocktail party for a few hours where I knew NO ONE.

Not a soul.

“You have to be uncomfortable in order to be successful, in some ways. Because if you stay in your comfort zone, you would never do the things that you need to do.” -Lights

Well, according to Lights — who happens to be a Canadian pop star — I’m doing things right. I guess only time will tell. All I know is I’ve never made progress towards any goal without experience some discomfort.

Okay, sleepy time for me. Long day of conference sessions tomorrow!

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Weekend Quote: Missing Happiness

Hey guys, I’m popping in real quick while the husband is sleeping to share this weekend’s quote.

It’s funny. I don’t normally set out to find a relevant quote to blog about, I just happen to come across one that makes sense for what’s going on at the time. This week it was this…

“Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but because they didn’t stop to enjoy it.” — William Feather

Now, of course this is easy for me to say at the moment because I’m on vacation stopping to enjoy some “happiness,” but I actually try to live most days like this. It’s why I let the kids laundry bomb and sit in the car dancing when we come home from running errands. It’s why I stay up too late waiting to spend some time with the husband. It’s why I stop on runs to take pictures or enjoy the sights. Honestly, it’s why I love snapping shots for Instagram.

Everything I post is something that made me smile in some way.

I don’t know about you but I’m keenly aware life is not only short but quick. I know my kids won’t be kids for ever, I’m aware I won’t be able to do the things I do now forever, like running, and frankly, I pray I get a chance to grow old with The Husband.

I’m trying to live my life in a way I won’t look back with regrets, even though I know I still will. I’m just hoping I’ll be able to at least say I did my best to stop and enjoy it.

That being said, I’m off to enjoy a run! :)

Yesterday The Husband and I did a little shopping and I got a great deal on those sneaks and matching top. I fell in love with them!

OK, guys, I have to go and enjoy some happiness — have a great weekend!

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Weekend Quote: Right Not To Care

I’ve been blogging for more than 8 years now. EIGHT YEARS!

That totally blows my mind. How fast times flies and I swear it accelerates when you have kids, but that’s a whole other story.

Today I want to share a quote that really hit home for me. Especially considering I do what I do.

People always have the right to judge you without knowing who you really are. But you also have the right to not care. — Unknown

As someone who has decided to share – probably too much of – themselves online, I have to remind myself of this pretty much daily. The funny thing is, like a muscle, I think one’s ability to “not care” gets stronger once they decide to put it into practice. There’s almost a fake-it-till-you-make-it aspect to confidence, and that’s really what this quote comes down to for me: Confidence.

I used to let certain things/interactions/comments on the blogs really get to me even though I put on a strong face. Now, I can honestly say, I don’t care and mean it.

I mean, really, what am I gonna do?

People are going to think what they think. All I can do is confidently be me.

It only took me 30-something years to figure all this out and now my challenge is to raise my boys to realize it sooner. I don’t want to get too much into it but we’ve had to have conversations about reacting to bullies recently and it’s been breaking my heart.

I’ll never understand mean people.

Anyway, if you’re interested, I’ve blogged about confidence before, most notably in my Exposed Follow Up post and most recently in this post where I talk about ignoring the inner mean girl.

Have a great weekend, guys! I’ll be back Sunday with a good old fashioned Sensational Sunday post. :)

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A Weekend Quote While Running in Florence

My Italian vacation is coming to an end. I’m a mix of feelings and emotions. Happy to go home and see my boys. Sad to leave such a beautiful place. Overwhelmed at all I have seen. Inspired by all I have experienced. Motivated to make travel even MORE of a priority in my life.

Yesterday I completed my goal of running in each city I was visiting. First Rome, then Venice and here is a quick video from Florence.

I was hoping to run again this morning but I was just to tired and decided sleep was more important. I’ve been sucking the marrow out of each day.

Right now I’m in Rome. We have the tour group’s farewell dinner tonight and then on a plane in the morning. It’s an 8 hour flight to New York and then a 3 hour drive home. I’m not looking forward to that but I am excited to see my boys!

Oh and I almost forgot! This weekend’s quote. I came across this in my email and it totally made me smile.

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Another way to say…

I snapped that on the way into Florence from the bus. For more photos from the last 2 days click here.

It also made me smile. :)

Follow your star and leave a trail this weekend.

Arrivederci!

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Weekend Quote: Attitude

I’ve been blah for days now. I think it might be a case of jet lag but regardless, I’m miserable, moping around the house with a bad attitude and just, well, all around yucky.

Yesterday I posted this on faceboook…

“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” -Dyer

And it helped.

A little.

Today I came across this quote from Charles R. Swindoll,

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our attitudes.

It doesn’t always help to know my attitude is in my control, but the more I remind myself the easier it gets to break out of the funk.

And I’ve been in funkville for a couple of days now.

I am in charge of my attitude.

It’s my choice.

Time to consciously take action.

OR.. just fake it till I make it. :)

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Weekend Quote: All You Can Do

Will you guys find it really obnoxious if I quote myself for this Weekend’s Quote?

Ahhh who cares, I’m doing it anyway!

I happened to be looking up a link for an old post when I stumbled across a Note to Self I wrote 2 years ago. It really helped me put things in perspective.

I ended the note with…

All you need to do, all you CAN do, is wake up tomorrow and be the best you can be. Stay conscious, stay present, stay healthy and enjoy the little things. I’m pretty sure he’s not worried about how he looks in these glasses and you shouldn’t worry either. Life is simply too short.

Click here to read the post read in it’s entirety.

This week is going to be a whirlwind of activities, family time and celebrating. Today is The Husband’s birthday and his office holiday party. The same one we went to last year when he gave me the Best. Complement. Ever. <--another old post that make me cry.

Then Sunday is last minute preparations for Christmas. We decided to splurge on crab legs for our Christmas Eve dinner. We’ll have veggies out to dip while I make my homemade french onion soup, shrimp cocktail and the crab. That’s it. No crazy carby side dishes. I’d rather enjoy some cookies!

Our Christmas meal is stuffed shells, The Husband’s favorite. Then Wednesday we’re off to both sets of Grandparents for all the family gatherings.

It’s gonna be crazy but I’m taking my own advice. I’ll do the best I can and be thankful for everyday I get to spend with my family and friends.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

I’ll be peeking in the next few days to share my best of 2012 posts and I’m working on some fun challenges for the New Year. Let’s just say we’ll be kicking up the Wednesday Weigh Ins a notch! More later. :)

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Weekend Quote: Every Day

Today was a scheduled Staycation Day for The Husband and I. We shipped the kids off and spent a glorious few hours alone, in peace. No non-stop talking 7 year old, no whiny 20 month old. We went out to lunch, saw Skyfall, walked around Barnes and Nobel and window shopped at Old Navy.

It may sound like a boring old day to some but for us, it was a nice change of pace. We simply enjoyed each others company and lived a bit outside the daily grind. Maybe it’s a part of getting older, but I find this invaluable to my sanity and, well, my marriage.

“Start living now. Stop saving the good china for that special occasion. Stop withholding your love until that special person materializes. Every day you are alive is a special occasion.” -Mary Manin Morrissey

In my opinion, ‘living life as if every day is a special occasion’ is a mindset. We all have to work. We all have responsibilities and people depending on us. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make a small effort everyday to celebrate life in some way. Cook with your kids, take a walk at a local park, play catch (when was the last time you did that?), take some pictures, have a picnic in your back yard, do SOMETHING and celebrate.

I’m blaming #yogaAday for inspiring this post. I’ve been having a blast taking a moment eveyday to stretch and get creative with my camera phone. This was today’s

Celebrating life can really be something that simple.

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Weekend Quote: Live Your Life Like

Those be my boys. :) Not that you didn’t know if you’ve read my blog for more than a minute. I love my kids and it’s kind of hard not to show it. They are a part of everything I do.

Everything changed once I became a mom. It was the experience of pregnancy, child birth, and nursing that made me realized how unhealthy and cruel I was treating myself and my body. Diet after diet. Starving. Binging. Popping pills. All in the name of getting skinny. For what? For who?

I know not everyone who is reading is a parent, but I think this quote is too good not to share.

"Live your life in the manner that you would like your kids to live theirs." -Michael Levine

When I first read it I immediately thought about how I eat and how I want my kids to eat. I can’t help it. I’m wired to think about food, but then I started realizing how much more this quote encompasses.

I want my boys to be…

healthy,
happy,
kind,
confident,
strong,
active,
curious,
patient,
determined,
friendly,
fit,
optimistic,
independent,
sympathetic,
practical,
resourceful,
reliable,
honest,
brave,
sincere,
loved.

I can take care of that last one, but the rest I guess I’m gonna have to teach by example, huh?

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Weekend Quote: It’s the Journey NOT the Destination

“Sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip.” -Robert Hastings

When I realized this I stopped waiting until I was a certain size, saw a certain number, looked a certain way, landed that perfect job, lived in that perfect house, had that perfect marriage, etc, etc, etc. It’s about falling in love with the process of it all.

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Weekend Quote: Choices

“It’s not about time, it’s about choices. How are you spending your choices?” – Beverly Adamo

Isn’t that a great quote? I love that.

Thought I’d share it really fast before going to bed. I’m waking up at 4AM and heading to the airport. I’m hoping to get some posts written on the plane. I have an awesome dinner idea to share on GreenLiteBites and a couple posts are brewing for TheUnwordlyTravelers considering I’m, well, traveling!

Make great choices this weekend! ;)

Talk to you soon.

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Weekend Quote: Clearly Defined Goals and My Anniversary

By the time you read this I’ll probably be in Ocean City! Tomorrow, April 28th, is The Husband’s and my 11th Anniversary.

wow.

We’ve been together as a couple now for 17 years. SEVENTEEN YEARS.

I feel old.

In those 17 years we’ve built quite the life together.

There’s no doubt I’m the catalyst. The Husband tends to be a more content person then I. He’s been working the same job since college. I’ve had 4 plus now my own Business. He wants to eat the same thing at the same restaurant every time we go out. I’m constantly looking for new places and new dishes. He wears pretty much the same clothes and even has the same hairstyle since college. I, well, let’s just say I’ve changed, a lot, my hair, my clothes, even my body. Honestly, I think he’d probably still be living in the same apartment if it wasn’t for me pushing for us to move and buy a house.

I guess you can say I’m the goal orientated one.

“In the absence of clearly-defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it.”
Robert Heinlein

That quote says it all for me. I don’t do well in the daily minutiae of life. I thrive off “the next thing.” I need to see something in my future or I start to feel stagnant, bored and depressed.

This is a blessing and a curse.

There’s no doubt I wouldn’t be where I am in life if it wasn’t for my goals but it’s hard for me to feel content. I recognize it in myself and it’s something I’m working on. The Husband helps. A lot.

Even though I get frustrated at his lack of motivation and foresight (seriously, he’s even the worst grocery shopper EVER because he can’t think passed what he wants to eat that day) I also, in a weird way, admire it. We are polar opposites and it works for us.

I push him. He grounds me.

Here we are 11 years ago on our Honeymoon.

I think he looks exactly the same. I barely recognize myself.

Ok, enough reminiscing. I have to go pack! We are leaving in a few hours and tomorrow is the OC Half Marathon. I’ll be back Monday with a full recap! My goal is to run it in 2:15 and record the experience on the gopro but I’ll be content with any time. ;)

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Weekend Quote: Confidence and Awesomeness

The other day I received an email from a reader who recently completed her first half marathon.

Let’s think about that for a minute…

Her first HALF Marathon!

That’s just over 13 miles.

THIRTEEN MILES!

When was the last time you ran 13 miles? (No comments form those uber athletes that may be reading. I’m talk to those of us who are newer to the world of fitness.)

Instead of being proud of her amazing accomplishment she focused on all the things she could have done better.

ohh that perfection gene is a killer, isn’t it?

Listen guys, it’s taken me a long time to get to where I am (funny enough to say as I’m typing this at 6:30 AM before heading out for my Saturday Tough Mudder Training) and I STILL battle this mindset a little. Let me stress A LITTLE because it does start to fade the more goals you set and achieve.

The voice goes from a scream to a whisper when you start to accomplish things despite of it telling you, you aren’t good enough, fast enough, skinny enough, worthy enough.

It does.

I promise.

You have to just. keep. moving. forward.

Part of my response to this email was…

Keep doing what you’re doing. Set goals and reach them.. your confidence will catch up to your awesomeness. I promise. :) 

Although, it had more typos in it because my brain works faster than my fingers most of the time. When I read emails like this I respond from my heart, it’s a visceral reaction because I know it’s what I need to hear myself. These insecure feelings I have held me back for so long and I’m shocked they are so common. There are so many of us whose body image and weight issues stem from a lack of confidence and sense of worth.

I will continue to ignore my inner voice and move forward.

I will continue to set goals and reach them.

And I hope you will too.

Now.. off to training! I’m gonna be late!

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Weekend Quote: The Picture In Your Head

I just need to blurt this one out. It’s that good…

What will mess you up most in life is the picture in your head of how it is supposed to be. -Unknown

I don’t know who said it. I saw it. I pinned it. I can’t get it out of my head!

There are lot of times I get angry or upset or depressed because things didn’t turn out like I expected. The husband didn’t act the way I wanted him to act. A job didn’t go how I expected it to go. For Pete’s sake, I spent half my life not happy because my body didn’t look how I thought it should look.

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Weekend Quote: Being Happy

“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” -Unknown

Yes! LOVE this.

I’d rather me happy than perfect anyway. Wouldn’t you?

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