Lazy days

So I took the week off. Well, mostly- I had a really good intense workout on Monday, followed by a crappy workout Tuesday.... So I got pissed (who me?) and took the rest of the week off. I should note here that I DID actually walk (brisk but easy pace) , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights. But since my intensity was so low- I am not counting it. I am feeling a bit guilty, and hopefully will be able to get back into the groove this week! Wish me luck! (and NO I haven't ever heard of over training before! Sheesh!!)

Has anyone seen this girl??

She has gone missing from our Blog! Crystal! Where are you??? We miss reading your posts!!!

The Amazing Mari

She just got done running a REALLY LONG race- and she did Awesome! 10 miles is NO SMALL TASK! Mari- I am so proud of you! Even if you did get beat by this guy....

;)

I know it's taboo

But I am going to say it- having kids is HARD on your body. You may want to believe that everything will "bounce" back into place after if you just work hard and eat right. I am here to tell you, that everything may bounce back, then again maybe not. Between the hormones, weight fluctuations, and stretching of pregnancy... to the hormones and body craziness of nursing; its almost 2 straight years of "not normal"! Multiply that a few times... and your body can get a bit confused! That is where I am right now! I have decided my body is confused! Could I eat better? sure we all could- but I do pretty well. Could I work out harder? probably- but I work my bum off. Is my body changing? Not noticeably. BUT.... its OK. I can feel how much stronger I am (no really, I am getting really strong!) and I can see how much happier exercises and good nutrition make me. So I will let go of my "dreams" to look like Mari- and just love the fact that I am healthy (even if its not a small healthy) AND enjoy the very best part of all of this body "sacrificing"... my beautiful kids! and boy are they worth it!!!! :)

Aren't they cute??

giving a little credit..

Chris will probably kill me for this but I am SO proud of all his progress! He has been working out regularly & eating healthier & has lost about 20lbs so far! With the stress from school I don't know how he manages to find the time--but I just wanted to show you a little before & after!


Chris about a year & a half ago..

Chris in Hawaii

We're Back!

yes, i did take this photo this past week at the beach we
were staying at...now do you realize why i am sad to be home???

Let me just tell you how utterly depressing it is to wake up in my own bed today....no longer am I hearing the ocean from my window, or the roosters (Kauai has them everywhere!)....I am back in LA, back to the grind (about to make waaaaaaaaaay too many headbands in a 3day span). I had a FABULOUS trip, no doubt. But it went by in a blink of an eye--like I knew it would. I happy to report for the Jelly Tribune that did run, oh did I run. The time change made getting up & working out a breeze! I worked out 6 of my 7 days! I even did my long 7mile run! I didn't do much besides running (5 of the 6 workouts were cardio). But I am proud that I did it, because I sort of thought Id fail miserably & be lazy (sort of like my food intake while there).
NOW we are back, Chris has the GRUELING 3 1/2 months ahead, which means I have them as well. (bar review anyone??) But we are going to do our best to stay in shape, eating right, and keeping up our newly developing healthy habits!
This week I run my first 8miles!!! It sounds so far, but for the first time ever, I actually think I can do it! It's never before been a possibility for me to even consider, and I am totally going to do it!
The Jelly is back baby!

A shout out to Mari & Chris

I thought I would give a shout out to Mari and Chris the day before they leave to paradise! Good work on all your weight loss, and low carb craziness; AND way to run Mari!! I know you guys have worked SO hard and its time you enjoyed the fruits of your labors! I am so proud of you! You guys definitely deserve a vacation! Have fun, indulge a LITTLE (Mari-careful on the juice...j/k ;) and remember to RELAX! :)

I'm over it.... at least for today

I didn't work out yesterday, it was the first real "slacker" day in a while.... and I kinda liked it. I am seriously debating if I am going to go workout today. This is a very weird thing for me. I am just in a very "anti" mood I guess. Wotcha Gonna Do? Sit on the couch apparently. :)