Summer lovin': Peonies at the Market

I love this time of year at the market. This weekend I had my first raspberries, strawberries and nectarines of the season! Yum! And can you beat these delicious peonies? It was light out until nearly 9pm last night - ladies and gents, I think it might be summer.

Hot Bodz: New Strategy

I might give up the scale for a few weeks.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=1625

Hot Bodz: Week 2

As I feared I was not as motivated as I was during week 1. The newness wore off so fast, which is disappointing. Even with immense moral support from MM throughout the week I made some major slip ups over the weekend. I'm learning that things don't go well when I'm on my own for long periods of time. I'm also struggling to find a balance in life between marriage, work, fitness, friends, family, faith...the list goes on. And this week I drew the line too soon. My goal was to work out 4 times - and I made it to 3. I was going strong and then I pushed myself too hard Thursday at the gym. I spent all weekend in a lot of pain and just exhausted. This kept me from working out for a 4th time, to keep from injuring myself. I don't want to burn out before I've made any real progress, so I'm going to keep at the same pace - slow and steady for a few weeks as I rebuild my strength and endurance.

The other thing? I'm not drinking enough water! Next time you see me, tell me to grab a glass of water. :)

Any positives? Yes. I'm sleeping much better! My running endurance is coming back, slowly. And I have a lot more energy in the mornings to meet my day.

Results: After a run around Green Lake this morning MM and I stopped at Ballard Health Club for our official weigh in. I've gained back what I lost last week. But, I'm not feeling discouraged. Now I know that I need to refocus. Use it or lose it, baby!

All in the Family: Mother's Day 2011

Me and Mom

For Mother's Day this year my youngest brother did the most adorable thing ever - he bought everyone tickets for a Mariner's Game. It was a beautiful day at the ballpark and nothing makes me happy quite like some quality fam time.

Me, Dad and Nick

Breakfast of Champions

Why didn't I think of this before? Healthy and delicious! As an ode to Team Jag on this, Memorial Day, I give you Egg in a basket. I'm off to run Green Lake now with MM! See ya! PS - Thanks to Christine and Nate for letting me join them at Matador and MHC last night! Good times were had by all! And really, I needed the social interaction! :) 

Word: Psalm 139:16

Your eyes say my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

Summer is unofficial now.

Happy Memorial Day Eve! This weekend has been...oh how do I say...relaxing. Slow starts in the morning (I didn't leave the house until noon today :), leisurely shopping outings (Ikea yesterday and the Ballard Farmer's Market today!), catching up on Glee (I think I'm a fan now, better later then never at all, right?) - in short I have too much time on my hands. I don't do well on days with no structure. But, don't get me wrong, I don't want to go back to work. I just don't know if I'm ready for a life of retirement. :)

 Typical of the northwest, we've had overcast skies peppered with sunbursts and rain. John is at work and most friends are out camping through the holiday. I'll be here all afternoon. My only plan today? Meeting up with Nate and Christine at MHC Ballard. Can't wait to catch up with them!