Still here:)

Oh my goodness, I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to do some posts on my fitness blog. I get my oldest son off to school, go to the gym for 2 hours, come home for some lunch then off to the pool. My boys and I did that 6 days in a row last week and I am still so tired and drained from all the sun. My 7 year old begged me to go to the pool today and I felt bad but I had to say no. We all need a brake from the sun.
So back to health and fitness. My diet has been better. Not 100% like I need/ want it to be but doing better. I've bumped up my workouts and feel great. I can tell that I am getting stronger and stronger. My legs are slowing getting more toned. My belly on the other hand not so much:/ When I start eating like crap, my belly is the first place my inches and weight goes to. But I'm still workout hard and going to try even harder to work on my healthy eating.
I also have another race coming up this Saturday. It's just a 5k but like I've said before, my 5k's are always so hard because I push myself sooooo dang hard to have a good time and to try and bet my previous times (really it depends on the course) and plus with a 5k, you really don't have time to let your body warm up. You try and run fast as you can since it's only 3.1 miles but boy is it hard.
I still haven't reached my goal of running 3 miles in 21 minutes (on treadmill) but I am super close.

Some goals that I want to reach in the next 6 weeks are:
-100% healthy eating except for my cheat meals.
-Increase my weights for better results on toning which also helps with my speed for running
-reach my 21 minute 3 mile goal
-loose 10 pounds (yes I have gained about 6 pounds back due to my bad eating habits:(

So here's to healthy eating, and a healthy life style. LETS DO THIS :)

 Me and my studly son on his 7th Birthday this past weekend:)

New adventure

So a friend of mine from High school is a crazy runner. I'm talking running 100 milers. He is AMAZING!!!! I remember him running it last year and reading his blog all about his run and how inspiring he is. He is the guy I always talk to about running, what shoes I should buy, what supplements I should be taking etc. Well the other day I got am email from him asking me if I can be one of his pacers for his Wasatch 100 miler on September 6th. I am soooooo excited to do this with him. He said that I will be running 14-22 miles with him. But this run is not a road run. This is a trail run which I have never done. He is going to take me on a few runs on some trials before race day. I am a little nervous but super excited:)
Maybe one day I'll be brave and run the 100 miler too. Oh man, that is crazy talk. Hahahaha

So, so close!!!!!

Remember how I have a goal of running 3 miles in 21 minutes? Well I am sooooo CLOSE!!!! I tried it on Monday and ran it in 23:20. I was really happy with that time since I haven't been running as much as I should.
I woke up this morning determined to reach my goal. I got to the gym early and took off. Oh man, I was getting so tired and winded. There was a few times I had to turn my pace down to 7.5. I am bummed to say that I didn't reach my goal today. In fact I got the exact same time again today 23:20. I KNOW I can do it. I need my hubby or someone standing right next to be to help me push through and do it.
I know that I don't push myself 100% at the gym. I think because I am worried about breathing so load or letting out the occasional scream. Hahaha.
I'm going to keep trying and reach my goal. 7 minute miles is dang HARD but I am so proud of myself were I am today. I remember when I couldn't even run 1 mile without stopping, and when I finally could run 1 mile it was around 12 minutes. I have come a LONG ways in my speed and endurance and I feel great:)

Oh boy it's summer!!!

I can not believe how fast time has gone by. I haven't been blogging:/ My diet and exercise hasn't been the greatest at all. To be honest, when the weather starts getting really nice, I ALWAYS fall back into my bad habits. But I am so sick being in my "bad habit" and can't wait to kill it again. I was going to start hard core last Monday but we went camping the whole week and I just decided to really enjoy and not worry.
I am however having some panic attacks. I for the most part am a pretty confident girl but I soooooo am not when I am in a swim suit. Doesn't matter if I am fit or not, I am not one that feels super confident in a Bikini and my boys are ready to go swimming NOW.
Our gym has a pretty awesome pool and I told my husband last night that I am so worried to go, especially the gym pool because I always see people I know, or the regulars. I just really should care, but I do.
I promised myself that I will not let my "swimsuit" insecurities get in the way this year like it does every year because who really cares anyways? NO ONE!!!!  I feel bad that my kids miss out some times because of me. All because I don't want to be seen.
So time for me to be a big girl and enjoy this amazing weather with my sweet family and who gives a crap who I might see and just ENJOY it:) (not going to lie, I will be freaking out in the inside;) LOL

Back in the zone!

Oh man, I am having the HARDEST time ever with my diet. By "diet" I mean eating healthy. Ugh I just can't get out of the funk. But I do have to say that I started back up with my workouts and starting to feel so much better, and I have done a little better with my diet this week but not as good as I want. Sometimes I think taking a brake for a bit is actually a bad thing. For me anyways. Cheat days are a must but when I take a "brake" for a week or so, it turns into a month brake and soooooo hard to get back into the groove. Blahhhhhh
Remember how my main goal is to be "buff?" LOL I am going to hit that goal, and I hope I do this year. It will take some SERIOUS dedication, motivation and discipline but I know I can do it. I asked my Hubs tonight how long he thinks it would take me and he thinks maybe 6-9 months. Really I don't have a time frame. I know it takes time and I want to do it the healthy way but I found a pic on Pinterest (I know I have posted many before) but this is the perfect picture for me. I know some think this look is ugly, but I absolutely LOVE it!!!!! I have always been into very strong and fit bodies and I want to see if I can do it, and you know me, I love to do what most wouldn't do:) Actually I know I can. I just need to be 200% committed. Maybe this year, next year, when ever, but I will reach my goal one day.
First, I need to do some major research. I know what I do isn't enough. I need to learn what I should be doing to reach my goal. So for now this pic below is my "Dream body" Oh wait, I'm no longer going to "dream" I WILL reach my goal!!!!!!! :)

3 hour spin class

So on Saturday May 4th, My friend and I did a 3 hour, yes 3 hour outside spin class. All the money went towards the MS society. I have to be honest, I was a little worried for this class. For one it's 3 HOURS and I haven't done spin in about 2 years so I knew it would hurt.
The class started at about 9:15ish and we were off. It was seriously sooooooo much fun!!! I had a blast. The weather was amazing. Warm with a cool breeze. They were passing out bagels, orange wedges, granola bars, water, Gatorade, spraying sun screen on everyone, giving out a ton of prizes, which by the way, I won a $10.00 gift card to a pizza joint:)
It was challenging at times but I did it:) It was AWESOME!!! I for got how much I love and miss spin. I want to try and go to one spin class a week.
I am also surprised that I am not really sore at all. My bum is a tiny bit and my legs aren't at all. I guess my body was ready for it since I've been running a ton.
I can't wait to do this again next year:)

Recipes for May

I am going to try and do my whole month of May menu and I really wanted to try some new healthy recipes out. Just click on each link to get the recipe and after I have made it, I'll come back and write what I think about it:)
Here are a few things we will be having this month. I don't have it organized just yet, but you can get an idea of what we will be having. I hope they all turn out good:)

Chicken Marsala
I will not be using mushroom because we don't like them and I will not use parsley  because I think it's a waste. LOL I will not be eating the chicken since I don't eat meat, but I will make some Quinoa and put the sauce on it and maybe add some black beans.

http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/11/chicken-marsala.html

BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad
I will not be eating chicken on mine, but I will add some BBQ sauce to my meal.I think this looks really good:)

http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2013/02/bbq-chicken-quinoa-salad.html

Cabbage Rolls
I will not be using the wild rice like it calls for. I will use Quinoa. I will also make some with ground beef for my family and some with black bean for me. Can't wait to try it:)

http://melissaknorris.com/2012/04/18/pioneering-today-slow-cooker-cabbage-rolls-recipe/

Pizzadilla
Now these I make all the time and we all LOVE them. I love it because it seriously feels like I am eating a good ol piece of fatty pizza, but it's healthy:) I will eat a little pepperoni (I know weird) but I have been using the turkey ones lately and they taste just as good and so much better for you:)

You can just look at the picture and see how to make  them. YUMMM
http://pinterest.com/pin/49961877087573010/

Blackened Chicken and Cilantro Limo Quinoa

http://www.sarcasticcooking.com/2012/03/15/blackened-chicken-and-cilantro-lime-quinoa/

 Honey sesame Chicken
I've made this many times and my husband loves it. I serve it over brown rice.

http://veryculinary.com/2012/02/09/crock-pot-honey-sesame-chicken/