In The Land Of Pink and Purple

Both will go hand in hand starting next Tuesday at this house.

I am going to try the Paleo lifestyle from May 21 through July 16. 

I need a plan. I need something to challenge me. I need a time frame.

I’ve read tons about Paleo and I connect with it. This is something I know I can do.

I’m a try and see kind of girl. I’ve tried fad diets, I’ve tried shakes, pills and supplements. I’ve purchased books. I’ve done it all.

I want something I can stick with and enjoy.

We’ll see huh?

A

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Went home to visit family in OK over Mother’s Day weekend. First time all of our family has been in one place in almost 3 years. First time I’ve spent Mother’s Day with my mom since I’ve become a mother. First time I’ve 100% enjoyed a visit back home in a VERY LONG TIME!

After getting home in just enough time to unpack the car and change for Lola’s kindergarten preview night, go grocery shopping and unpack I am adjusting to my “real world.”

2 kids, 3 dogs, a dirty house, lots of dirty laundry and a to-do list that’s surprisingly long. Yep, that’s my real world.

Today, I think about what a good time we had as a I drink a gallon of water that I didn’t even come close to drinking on any day we were gone. Today, I will eat significantly better than I did when I was home. I will fondly remember mom’s cooking, Mazzio’s and Braums as I eat my salad for lunch. Today, I will spend some time on the ellpitcal and do some yoga and rest. Nope, didn’t run while I was home. Had my clothes and shoes. Had the opportunity and I didn’t do it. That is one thing I regret. The park where I grew up now has sidewalk trails all along a very beautiful lake. I know, I’m a dummy. I was honestly salivating at the sight of the beauty and ease of that new sidewalk.

I’m back in my real world and I feel good. Refreshed and loved on by my family and ready to face my big race on Saturday. Hello Beach to Bay 2013.

A

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It’s Alie time!

Yeah! Aunt Lesley and Uncle Marky!

Clowning around!

Family time in OK.

Roxy and Aunt Mel. Best buds!

betternikki asked: TAG! State 15 facts about yourself and pass it on to 15 of the nicest tumblr users <3

1. I have a massive nail polish collection. Like 56 bottles. Yes, I paint my nails a lot.
2. I love cute Post-It notes. Like obsessed with them. I have enough Post-It’s to last for years.
3. I don’t like sour cream.
4. Not a fan of a lot of cheese.
5. I used to be a journalist at a small town newspaper before I got married.
6. I have read every Janet Evanovich book she’s written.
7. My favorite color is orange.
8. I love cookbooks. I will read them when I’m stressed. I have actually gotten to the point in my life I don’t wanna cook a meal as soon as I find one that looks good in the cookbook.
9. I grew up in a very small school. We did a kindergarten sneak peak for my daughter last night and her kindergarten class was the size of my whole school - 350 people.
10. I have traveled more since I was married than I did my entire life.
11. I can and will eat Mexican food 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. I will never get tired of it.
12. I have been a stay at home mom for the last 5 years.
13. My hubby and I teach 4 and 5 year old kiddos at church on Sunday morning and I absolutely love it!
14. I love photography but haven’t taken pictures in a very long time.
15. I am a small town country girl. Went home this weekend and realized just how much I missed it and really want to have land so I can plant a garden and have some animals. I can’t wait till that time in my life.

A

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When it’s been a while since you’ve been able to run (weeks) is it better to:

• go on longer slower runs?
• Or a short run and work up to big?

I did a mile and half today and it was so slow and tough. Visiting family and planning on running every other day. So I’m wondering if I start short and work up to long or vice-versa?

My big race is on the 18th so I’d appreciate some wisdom from my fellow fitblrs. =0) I gotta run 4.69 miles. On a good day I can do almost 3 without stopping in 40-45 minutes. So, I know I’m gonna walk some too.

A

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You kicked my tushie today.

An hour and twenty minutes and my legs were mush.

Guess what?

Even though I’m dripping in sweat and exhausted, I made the time and I conquered the excuses.

Yeah, I’ll see you again tomorrow.

A

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