Back in Action, Back on Track

Let's be honest. I have a been a HUGE slacker recently. My friend Carlyn so kindly pointed out to me that I haven't run since August 4th (damn RunKeeper activity logs!) and I have noticed a few eyebrow raises from friends and family regarding my food choices lately. While I haven't completely fallen off the wagon, I've maintained my weight, I am not doing what I should be towards my health and fitness goals.

So today we get back in action and back on track. Yesterday I did a huge grocery store run and stocked up on all the necessities. Low fat snacks, veggies, fruit, protein. This morning I started off with a great breakfast. Multigrain flatbread with 1 tbsp peanut butter, a banana, and some iced green tea. I have my Special K Protein snack bar all ready for my morning snack too.

Tonight, I am going to try to get out the running shoes and go for a short run if its not raining. Next Step G.I.R.L (getting inspired to run for life) training starts on Thursday. Hopefully my time trial isn't too horrendous after not running for the majority of the month. It will be great to get back with all those amazing women and coaches and get training for an 8K! 

So today I am printing this quote and sticking it on my desk to help keep me on track. I will use it through the week and see if it helps remind me to stick with it! Wish me luck! 

New Orleans & Red Dress Run

I know it has been forever since I have written a post. My life has been taken over my not only a busy work schedule,  my niece and sister are in town, and I took a weekend trip to New Orleans!

First, how cute is my niece? We had a wedding a 2 weeks ago to attend (which was beautiful by the way), and she just looked so cute in her green taffeta dress!

After a wonderful weekend with my family 2 weeks ago, last weekend I headed to New Orleans to party it up with my BFF Teddy, his family, his awesome girlfriend Katie, and her family. I had never been to New Orleans and had so much fun. I'll tell you what, Bourbon Street is like something I have never seen before. Make sure you watch out for those hand grenades, they will sneak up on you. 

We also did something call the Red Dress Run. It is actually more like a stumble around Jackson Park and down Bourbon street. I have never in my life seen so many people in red dresses in one place. This year the money benefited breast cancer. 

Needless to say after experiencing this event, we have all decided this will now be a early thing. I actually think it might take a year for me to recover from all those hand grenades this year!

So that is my catch up post! Hopefully more blog posts coming later this week.