So Proud...

...of myself! It's Sunday morning and I'm just relaxing and enjoying the morning. Doing some laundry, reading my book and fartin' around the house. All with the comfort of my NON-HUNGOVER self.

No drinking day 8 in the bag!

And the reason I'm so proud is because last night was Saturday night and I was very tempted to go out. I even half way wanted to. But I stuck true to my streak, reminded myself why I was doing it and knew I would not regret my decision when I woke up in the morning.

Happy productive Sunday ya'll and just remember:

Streak and a Quote

Day 7- no drinking streak

I'm off to a good start considering this weekend Bryce is with his dad, my grad class doesn't start until Tuesday (which means no homework this weekend) and I don't have much else going on. But I stayed in last night and was in bed and asleep by 9:47. Glorious!! And I woke up at 7:00 feeling very refreshed, no need to sleep until my alarm was to go off at 8. I am ready to tackle the day! I'd call that a major success:)

The other night Bryce and I watched the Ironman 2008 documentary on Hulu and it was so fascinating! One of the competitors (can't remember his name) said this quote I absolutely loved: "If it was easy, everyone would be doing it". How true is that? I think I loved it so much because it can be applied to so many things going on in my life right now:

• If it was easy- everyone would go to the gym
• If it was easy- everyone would run a marathon
• If it was easy- everyone would build a house
• If it was easy- everyone would work full time and go to grad school
• If it was easy- everyone would lose 25 pounds

But it's not always easy. And that's the beauty of the quote. It takes mental toughness, discipline, strength, commitment and a true desire to want to better ones life. To achieve something that isn't easy is a testament to the will a that person has. A will to overcome diversity, look within themselves and realize the power that's there. That power is just dying to be discovered and unleashed!

So no Maureen- it's not always easy. It's shouldn't be. If it were, everyone would be doing it. And what's the fun in accomplishing something everyone else is accomplishing?

Now get your butt off the blog and go run for petes sake!

125

For some reason 125 is my dream weight. Whenever I catch myself thinking about what I would love to weigh, "125" is the number that pops into my head. And for some reason, I always doubt myself.

You'll never weigh 125.
You'll look to skinny (weirdest thought I have but it's true...I think this!).
That's unattainable.
You're body won't let you get down that low.
And on and on and on.

But since I know 2012 is going to be an amazing year of some pretty amazing accomplishments, I want weighing 125 to be one of them. For the past couple of days I've started taking a look at my "self talk". And you know what? I've noticed that it's all relatively negative. I focus a lot of my thoughts on weight and body image and am constantly dwelling on the negative rather than the positive. It's time for a change:

• I have to be my biggest cheerleader. If I'm not rooting for myself, who is??
• I have accomplished so much in my life and am capable of some pretty amazing things. I am strong, powerful and independent. I need to constantly remember that if I believe it- I can achieve it!!
• If I want to accomplish a goal there must be action! I can't wish myself healthy and fit (or 125 pounds) and I sure as hell can't wish myself to run 26.2 miles. I must do and do well!

So with that I will end by saying---I just got home from the gym where I ran (and walked a little) 5 miles! Yay me!!! :)

Let's Go Streaking

I thought it would be fun to do a new 30 day streak for every month of 2012 (can you tell I'm riding the "New Year" wave?)

Some streak ideas (mostly health related):

• Fast food fast
• Work out for at least 30 minutes every day
• Read a daily devotional
• 20 push-ups everyday
• Pray every night

January's streak--> no drinking

I only drink on the weekends but when I drink I get drunk. When I get drunk, I get hungry. When I get hungry I want to eat fast food. When I eat fast food late at night I gain weight and feel like crap. When I feel like crap (from drinking and eating a grease bomb) I do nothing the next day. When I do nothing....well just simply that...I do nothing. No working out, no eating healthy, no motivation to get things done.

So my streak "no drinking" sounds simple but it encompasses so much more. I'm excited!

(streak- day 1 in the books)

2012 Running Goal

2011 in review. It's normal to train for a half marathon at the beginning of the year and then do absolutely nothing the rest of the year right? No? Yea I didn't think so.

So although I don't like "resolutions" I do love me some goals. My main running goal: double my mileage in 2012. I ended 2011 with 373.23 miles. Times that by two and you get a nice even number of 746.46.

Happy New Year!

The Beginning

My first post on my very own blog.

<--- Pretty much sums up why I'm here. 2012 is going to be a big year for me and here's why:





- I am running a full marathon in May
- I am building my very own home done in May
- I am finishing my masters in July
- I am the maid of honor in my little sister's wedding
- I am going to lose 25 pounds
- I am going to find the man of my dreams if it kills me

Of course there will be other crazy adventures sprinkled in throughout the year.

...stay tuned for a more detailed look of 2012 and what each bullet has in store.