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IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!   Nebraska-palooza 2014!

getittogetherg, two-o-nine and becky-balances are making their way to the Cornhusker State today. I’m so happy! xfitlibrarian and lindsaydoeslife and I are preparing for their arrival. It’s my Friday and I’m having an impromptu coffee (chai tea latte) date with you all. Life is good.

Let’s Chat, shall we?

  • It was 50 degrees and sunny at 6am this morning! I don’t normally run the day before a Half Marathon, but today I had to make an exception. I did the 7 minute workout and then ran a quick mile. Gorgeous but chilly morning! Happiness.
  • I made an effort with my appearance this morning. Feels good.
  • The forecast is calling for 58 degrees at 6am tomorrow and a nice day. So no Nebraska heat and humidity until Saturday. You’re welcome ladies.
  • 3 day weekends are the best!

Have a great day friends!!

Have you thought about trying eating “cleaner” to help with those last 5 pounds. I don’t really know your diet but I do think for most people who aren’t doing a “clean” approach already, simply pulling processed food out of the diet will make those pounds disappear AND make you feel GREAT and run faster. Good news all around.

You have an excellent point Anon. Upon examining my diet, I don’t actually eat a lot of processed foods anymore. I definitely cut back on those. But, I see your point. New plan: eliminate (most) process foods. I’ll report back with (hopefully good) news!

Tuesday Thoughts

  • I paid for my groceries and items at Target today IN CASH! 
  • In fact, I paid for Target in exact change AND the rug I thought was $14 on sale was only $6! High Fives all around for Melissa today!
  • I got a pre-race sports massage over my lunch hour. My hamstrings and IT bands feel “great” but my back is a mess of tension. Story of my life lady.
  • I discovered during my run this morning that if I actually pump my arms instead of just letting them swing there I can 1. go MUCH faster. 2. engage my core. and 3. feel POWERFUL. Why haven’t I been doing this all along? I’m an idiot, apparently.
  • I am still up 5 pounds (or a few more, thanks lady stuff!) and I HATE it. I feel uncomfortable in my own skin and it sucks. I feel heavy and I feel unattractive and it feels like there is NOTHING I can do about it. The weight is stubbornly not budging. I am terrified of running the Half on Friday because I don’t want to gain another 5 pounds. It’s stressing me out.
  • My mom and her hospital dietitian both think I don’t eat enough calories. I would estimate (as I currently am not tracking calories) that I eat around 1500 to 1800 calories a day. The high number is maybe pushing it. It maybe less. According to the formula and my activity level, she says I should eat 2400 calories on a running day and 1900 on a maintaining day as I burn about 1500 calories a day just existing. I don’t know. It’s hard for me to believe it. I don’t know that I can eat that much without feeling ill. But they think that my body isn’t sure if I will get the calories so it holds onto water and that’s why I’m up those pounds. Science, man.
  • I just want to feel comfortable and not fat again. (don’t get me wrong, I know I’m not fat, but I feel desperately uncomfortable. It’s a terrible way to live.)

If you read all of this, High Fives for you! 

Have a good night friends!

My life is complete once again.

There is a produce stand that pops up in town each summer. She carries Black Diamond watermelons. (They are a darker green, more round and way more sweeter watermelon). I am OBSESSED with them to say the least. I have a problem. Already this summer I’ve gone through an estimated dozen watermelon BY MYSELF. So much deliciousness.

I stopped this morning after Church and bought this and the cantaloupe. If I could eat fresh summer fruits and veggies all year long I’d be the happiest girl in the world! 

See ya later, I’ve got watermelon to eat! 🙂

Saturday morning happy place.

5 miles in warm and slightly humid temperatures. I forget how hot the sun is, even at 10am! It was a good run. Peaceful, until a dog scared me when it started barking at me from the backseat of the car it was driving by in! My heart started racing!

My sheets are in the laundry, I’m about to find some breakfast and make some banana bread and energy bars. A trip tho my favorite froyo place is also on tap before I head to Corky tonight.

Busy day, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Enjoy your Saturday friends!

Sometimes, a perfect Friday night consists of grilling for one. 

Turkey burger, zucchini and yellow squash with asparagus. Finished off with some watermelon for dessert, because that’s how I roll. 

Now I’m going to sit in the backyard and read my book until it is too dark to see. 

Happy Friday everyone! 

Who is your favorite tumblr and why?

This is a tough one. And makes me pick favorites! That’s like making a mother pick a favorite child! 

I have met so many of these amazing people that I feel guilty picking one person and singling them out. I love my Lincoln ladies, the awesome people I met in Chicago, and other races. 

But honestly, my favorite person’s posts to read, because they ALWAYS entertain me and make me LOL would have to be David. He’s a funny dude. If you can make me laugh and keep me entertained then I hold you in the highest regard.

Great, now I’ve gone and given him a big head! Just what he needs! 😉

What is your dream dog? (breed/sex etc) And if I can find you one, wanna adopt one of my fosters?????? ;)

Mini Dachsies are the best! I grew up with those dogs so I would want one of my own some day. A little brown or black female and I would name her Chloe. I mean, look at those faces!!

How freakin’ cute is that? 

I wish I could adopt one if you fostered it, but there is a no dogs clause in my house lease! 

Bummer. Someday!