FALL INTO FALL

Oh hey Erin, lets be friends! I mean how cute are you in your sweats and booties? 

Baggy sweaters and huge scarves, YES PLEASE!

You might find me at the soccer field in sweats and a faux fur.

Realistically, Victoria is always a true friend. I will be living in sweats this fall. Its my summer time sadness response. 

FOOD DETECTIVE

Girl, this ones for you! Remember, we are free from dieting! And mommy runners, lets be real with each other! You will be driving through that MceeDee's one day or another, don't feel guilty.

Its all in the switch up. 

1. Grab a really yummy chocolate performance protein shake instead of a chocolate milkshake. Seriously, mixed with ice, its close.

2. I love me sum crunch. Find a better option than a chip. I'm not for the celery crunch either, I get it. I can switch to air pop corn though.

3. All fast food is gross. There are those darn unprepared days that we've gone to the drive thru and you can find a healthier option.

4. Stock your freezer. Sounds gross? Nope, these days its better to grab a Lean Cuisine and let those taste buds go crazy for low calorie, small portion. Remember, we made peace with pasta so if you want the chicken alfedo this might be the way.
5. You know Pinterest? Well, get on the bandwagon and search for skinny drinks. See, if you have the mindset of rejecting the diet mentality then you are free of guilt. BUT(!!!) the world isn't there yet. So yes, you're still going to have to say or use the lame word skinny. I'm sure you could use healthy living or green drinks to but I am talking bout' a better option for a sangria or espresso martini. Just bein' real peeps.

SATISFACTION

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Changes in life, like a body makeover, should not be taken lightly. Kinda like a marriage. In the end, the hard work of renovation and rebuilding is a huge leap of faith but total satisfaction. Although it would feel great to run in white Lulu's, the confidence knowing that God loves me pushes out any insecurity that comes from negative thoughts. You get those sometimes, right? Challenge yourself and go for it! We're with you every step of the way. 

PLEASE DONT STOP THE MUSIC, MUSIC...

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There is something so great when the right song comes on while running. Its like the best duo's in history. I'm sure its up there with Lucy and Desi or Mickey and Mini (cracking myself up right now). For me, music is super important while running. I sometimes try to run 3 or 4 miles and pray or have some solitude but mostly I run with music.  Music pumps me up and with a high beats per min. (BPM) you can raise your heart rate and make you run more worth it {shred lb.'s,}.  I search for 200 intense songs which is a lot of top 40, hip hop and house like Flo Rida, Rihanna, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Jay Z and so on. Its not for everyone but everyone should try it.

YOGA CONVERSION?

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We all know Ms. Turlington loves her yoga but she has crossed over to the asphault. She is also way more than just a pretty face. My favorite quotes she says about running is "I just love being outside. Everybody keeps asking me if I've been on a permanent vacation because of my tan." But the kicker was when she said this, "It's almost like meditation for me. I've been a yoga practitioner for many years, and I didn't realize there was as much of a connection between long-distance running and my yoga practice. It's not so much that you empty your mind with complete silence and peace, but you do get a sense of being able to see your life and put some order to it. I think there are so many extra benefits to running besides the health ones that come from getting your heart rate up, sweating, and all that other good stuff." Go ahead, read the article and lace up those shoes.

LETS RUN

For me running began as a great way to get in shape after having the little ones. Unexpectedly, it brought a lot more to the table than smaller clothes. It gave me a new confidence, released new found endorphins and allowed solitude. I really didn't know people who ran and friends in my circle thought I was crazy. I loved it. I felt like a sunflower worshiping the sun(God). Have you heard of that? Sunflowers turn toward the sun in a fixed direction throughout the day. Lets be clear here, I am very new at running but I do have a few races under my belt. Running can inspire anyone to build a relationship with the asphalt and feel haute from the inside.

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-Achieving a goal is one of my favorite aspects of this sport. Everybody should sign up and complete a race. If this is intimidating, signing up to raise funds for a cure and a community bigger than yourself is more rewarding than I can express. Sometimes an outward focus can bring on a new passion. 

-Health. Are you in the best health of your life? Then run with the goal of even better health. If not, you can run your way towards it. An inexpensive and convenient way to shed some lb.'s. At my knowledge (I am a baby in this running world) I believe this is by far the cheapest way to lose weight. More on relationship with food later.

-Isolation. I do love a great song to pump up my speed and get a burst of energy. And I do am one social mama. Sometimes though, running can be used for serenity and peace. Listening to the birds and the sound of your feet is like a free therapist. I had a feeling to write this blog while running. Not caring about pace or time and letting the hard core part be free is well, FREE.

-Enjoy. When running becomes tedious or boring, don't quit, I've been there. Reevaluate. Change it up.