You can change your life by changing your heart...

I ran a 5K this past Saturday!!!! Can you tell I'm a little excited? There are a couple reasons for my enthusiasm. This was my very first 5K that I ran. meaning I didn't walk... At all! I am still a VERY slow runner. My time was 46:54, but I did it! 2 1/2 months ago, I couldn't even run a whole minute without huffing and puffing and getting sick to my stomach and now I can run a whole 5K!  I've  got two more weeks on my current training program, (Couch 2 5K, for those who want to know) Then it will be time to set some more goals.

New goals for me include improving my current pace, and building up to a 10K. I plan on using the Bridge 2 10K program. It's for graduates of the Couch 2 5K. I never thought I would like running as much as I have! It is a workout you can do in little time for very cheap! I also find it is easier to handle stress, I feel I have been more patient as a wife and mother! There are health benefits too! I have lost about 16 pounds so far! Woo-Hoo! It's also great for your bones, building muscle, and your heart.. Yes, and your heart.. I saved the best for last.

This race, Go red for women, was put on by the American Heart Association. This was a first annual Go red race in my area! We were the grass roots of a very good thing. My family and I did this race in honor of my dad who passed away 6 months ago from a massive heart attack.  We know he would be proud of of all of us. We wanted to do something positive and healthy to honor him. Our family plans on doing this race annually, in his name. We hope to put the word out how serious heart disease is. It is truly the "Silent Killer." 

I hope one day just maybe we can find a cure for heart disease. For now though, eating right and exercise are the best ways to prolong your life. Stock up on Fruits, Veggies and Whole Grains, and  get some type  of cardio  exercise at least 30 minutes 5-6 days a week. Do this for you! Start today!

Nothing Tastes As Good As Thin Feels.

This saying " Nothing tastes as good as thin feels", is something I have heard quite a few times.. I've heard it mainly back when I went to Weight Watchers meetings. I now keep it in the back of my head to remind me when I want that extra piece of candy or suddenly get a craving for MC Donald's. It does seem to help me when I've had one of those days. You dieters know what I'm talking about.. you know when all you crave is a huge ice cream sundae, blow through a whole bag of chips, and then want to polish off with a nice meal of steak and potatos?  I am a lover of food I can't help it. It's there when I'm happy, it's there when I'm mad, sad, bored, It goes it with me, wakes up with me , It CELEBRATES with me! I can't get rid of it! AHHHH!! You see who is in control here? FOOD! Time to change that..

About 2 months ago, I decided I wanted to be in control. I wanted to gain control of me! I had let myself get up to about 220 pounds (give or take a few.) That is 20 more pounds than what I weighed when I was  pregnant full term with twins! I was pretty unhappy with myself. Fat, flabby, floppy and frumpy.. I want to be  fit, fantastic, fancy, and fabulous!

There are many things that have helped me start my journey.. Loseit! ( a weightloss forum)
Couch 2 5K, A running program for beginners) putting it out there on Facebook (accountability) and setting goals. I'm now adding some new tools. Blogging and photos (to come soon.For now, I'm going to share my goals with you....


1. Get out of the 200 club! I have about 5 pounds left to go!
2. Run a 5 K straight through. My first race is April 2nd!
3. Start Strength Training 2 times a week.
4. Add more fruits and veggies in my diet. This will help up my fiber intake as well.
5 More water!