Mama is Running again!

I got my Mojo back! I am so excited that I started running again. When I was a kid I used to love to run because I could beat most of the boys and then in high school I was involved in so many other activities that kept me physically fit that I didn't need to run often, so I kind of gave it up. Then before I knew it I was an adult and having kids and started doing aerobics and the stair step and running again wasn't happening. But after my 3rd child, Gabbie, I found that I really wanted to get back into shape and I was really watching what I ate and started to sign up for 5K's then 10K's and it felt GOOD! Then I got pregnant with my 4th, Olivia, and I still ran until about 6 months pregnant then life got really busy. I went into grad school and with 4 kids it was just life. Anyways in October I went on this life changing diet and have lost so far 20 pounds. Now the whole family has joined a local gym so we are all in this together, which makes me feel so connected to them because we are all getting healthy. They are being so supportive. My children are all fit and healthy, but it is so nice that they are helping me out because they know how much I dedicate my time to them. HAPPY MAMA!

Last week I was reading an article my son had to read for school and it mentioned being "heart healthy" and that doing some exercise for 30 min 5x week is what it would take to get this. Well I don't know about you but I want to be around for a long time to watch my children grow up into wonderful adults, so I decided that I am doing this 5 days a week. So this week I started to RUN and it felt so wonderful! I actually could keep up a good pace and was not out of breath. Then my shins started to hurt the next 2 days of running and I was told I need a new pair of shoes because my other ones a worn out, so that is what I did. I went shopping and found these adorable pink shoes. I ran in them yesterday and it felt like I was running on a cloud. I can't wait to sign up for a 5K and then maybe next year at this time I will run the Disney marathon! Who knows....

This is going to be my new motto! LOVE IT!