I'm not sure where I found this, but thank you whoever you are!

My two younger daughters have birthdays this weekend. They are two years minus a day apart.  Blech!  I feel for them, but hey, God's will.

Anyway, they are turning 13 and 15 and NEITHER OF THEM WANTED A CAKE. No cake. For a birthday. No birthday cake.  Huh. I did not make a cake.  I did try convincing them (because, well, it's cake), but nope.  I didn't see the point in making cakes if they would only eat a tiny piece to make me feel good and then I'd have all of that cake staring at me. For days.....

For those of you who aren't crafty or live under a rock if you are in the sewing world, Quilt Market is in Portland this weekend.  I am soooo jealous.  It is a trade show, only open to those who own shops, pattern makers, fabric makers, etc.  Someday, I intend to go to quilt market.  If you'd like to see some fabric/quilt eye candy, google spring 2013 quilt market.  Be prepared, it's awesome!  It will be even better when everyone is home from the market.  You won't believe the pics!!  You can also search for pics of past markets.

Now that I've given you something to waste hours do on a lazy Sunday, enjoy!

New Direction

I've decided to go a different direction with my blog for a bit. I'm going to share more of the DIY things that I love. I'll still be running and working out, but I'm really focusing on my family and my home and I want my blog to mirror that.

With that said, I'm planting my own garden this year instead of joining the CSA farm we like we have the last couple of years.

Here is the beginning:

I've decided to try pallets as raised beds.  I'll either fence them or put sides on them. The rabbits around here are crazy!  The next step is to mix up my soil mixture and get planting!  I'll share pics of my greenhouse made from reclaimed windows later this week :)

Accountable

Let's see, I haven't posted in, well, FOREVER!  I'm back to hot yoga and I'm ready to get serious about everything else again!  No more excuses, no more messing around.  This is my one and only life and I want to be around as long as possible to enjoy it!!  I'm following about a zillion fitness pages on Facebook and I'm going to be doing a couple challenges on there as well.  This Facebook think is cool for stuff like that!!

My newest accountability project:

This door is in my kitchen and leads into the basement.  I was going to just keep track of my workouts in my personal planner, but I thought a little public accountability would be best.  I want to set a good example for my daughters and I know they will help keep me motivated!

Tomorrow I begin C25K.  AGAIN. For about the 100th time.  Hence, the name of my blog! ;)  I'm also going to do a no sugar challenge, but I can't seem to find the page :(  Once I find it, I'll link to it!

~ Found it!!  Go here:  Mommy, Run Fast and check it out!  I'm doing Level 1, which is no added sugar.  IF you are stronger than I am, you can do Level 2, no added sugar or processed foods!  I don't eat a ton of processed foods, but I do enjoy the occasional cracker and/or energy bar!

Happy Easter!

Trish

Bia Sport ~ There's still time to be one of the cool kids!!

That's right!  You can still get in on  a good deal for the Bia Sports Watch.  Head over to the Bia website to get introductory pricing on their Sports Watch that is going to come in amazing colors, have a safety alert feature and won't waste your time waiting for satellites! (It's also probably going to make Garmin cry ;)  So, if you missed the chance to become a Bia backer via Kickstarter, this is your chance for a great price on awesome new technology + a 30% discount on future products FOREVER!!!

As if getting a watch with custom bands and cool colors isn't enough, Bia recently sent out a fun gift to Kickstarter backers:

The bracelet is super awesome!! I love it and I'm using it as an intention bracelet.  I'm not sure what the beads are, but they have a nice weight and the color is gorgeous!  They also sent three temporary tattoos with intentions (Ink that makes you Think ;)  I'm giving 2 away to friends, but I have one extra to send to someone.  If you'd like one, leave me a comment!!  Thank you Bia!!

*On a different note, I weighed in and officially am a member of the DietBet game, Run Your A$$ Off with Run with Jess!!  Woot Woot!!

Live Happy!!

Trish

Weight Loss Challenge!!

I'm a sucker for a challenge, especially when it involves my money!!  So, I joined up with Jess and gang to do the Run Your A$$ Off Challenge.  It begins January 28 and goes until the 24th of February.  The goal is to lose 4% of your current weight.  Totally doable.  (I think).  You "bet" $10.00 through DietBet and if you meet your 4% goal, you split the pot with the other players.  So, at a minimum if you lose the weight, you get your money back!!! Check out Jess's post to learn more and enter.    And if you have never read Jess's blog, you are in for a treat.  This girl has sooo much energy and she totally rocks!!

Click HERE to go to Jess's challenge post.

Good Luck and Have Fun!! I'll keep you posted on my results. :)

Trish

Will it Stick?

Is this the last time I will post a "beginning again" post? I hope so.  I want this so bad.  I want to be a runner. I want to be a triathlete.  I want to finally lose the weight and gain the fitness. I want it, but I always want it.  I have not had a "trigger moment".  You know the one.  You decide not to accept where you are for one more minute.  Not one more second.  I have not had that aha moment.  Truth is, I like myself.  I think I'm pretty awesome!  BUT I could be sooo much better!

I had decided to begin on 12/31/12.  I did not want to start on 1/1/13.  I didn't want it to be a New Year's thing.  So, I hit the treadmill and did my first run of my new beginning on New Year's Eve.  And then the hammer dropped.  I woke up on New Year's Day and I didn't feel quite right.  Not "I had a couple of glasses of wine" not right, but, my chest, throat and body hurt not quite right.  So, I did what any sensible person would do and spent the day in bed.  I woke up Wednesday and felt awful, but I went to work anyway, because I didn't want to call in after the holiday.  Especially New Years...  I lasted one hour and I went home.  Thursday, I went to the doctor and Friday I found out I had Influenza A.  :(  Yes, I did get a flu shot, thank you very much.  I finally went back to work on Monday, the 14th.  As a lovely gift of the flu, I ended up with bronchitis as well.  I also have an achy knee, which I'm attributing to the flu as well, since I haven't done anything work out wise for weeks.  It has to be a lingering side effect or something.

I can honestly say I have NEVER been that sick.  I'm finally feeling better and I think I'll be able to run/walk without coughing up a lung and I'll ice the knee ;)  So, tomorrow, it starts again.  Wish me luck!

I'm going to try to be patient with myself this time.  I'm not going to judge myself for my slowness or aches and pains.  I'm going to eat well, but not berate myself if I slip up.  I'm usually an all or nothing kind of girl.  Not this time.  Slow and steady.  Consistency. Determination. Faith.  I can't give up.  I really don't want to be writing this post ever again.

~ Trish

CLOSE2myart Giveaway!!

Go visit Michelle at CLOSE2myart.  She is seriously talented and oh so cool!  And she is having a majorly awesome giveaway!!!

So, check her out.  She is also having a studio sale!! Woot Woot.  Go here to check out the giveaway and sale deets!!

Stay tuned for a giveaway from yours truly, coming soon!!

Trish