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Z Sanctuary ZIN crew. LOVE this pic :)
Right before the finish line of the 10 mile race 4/7/12
Master class with the amazing Jani Roberts 4/14/12
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Finding Health
I have spent a lot of time in my life being overweight, unhealthy, and as a result unhappy.
Being healthy is about doing things that are good for YOUR body. It's a learning process, and I'm still a student. At my highest, non-pregnancy weight, I was 220ish. I've never been afraid of exercise, but I didn't get nearly as much as I should for a long time. Now, as a pretty faithful runner, and licensed Zumba instructor, that part has changed.
Now, I'm trying ...
I have spent a lot of time in my life being overweight, unhealthy, and as a result unhappy.
Being healthy is about doing things that are good for YOUR body. It's a learning process, and I'm still a student. At my highest, non-pregnancy weight, I was 220ish. I've never been afraid of exercise, but I didn't get nearly as much as I should for a long time. Now, as a pretty faithful runner, and licensed Zumba instructor, that part has changed.
Now, I'm trying my best to eat right for MY body (grain and gluten free) and reach a place where I feel fit, healthy & happy! It's within reach, and I hope to continue educating myself so I can make the most of living!
RACE INFO:
~~2010~~
9/10: Waterfront 5K......................... 33:06 (10:39)
9/10: Thin Mint Sprint 2 mile............ 21:23 (10:42)
10/10: Briggs Als 5 mile run......... 1:06:13 (13:15)
11/25: Turkey Trot 5K...................... 36:11 (11:38)
~~2011~~
9/3: Waterfront 5K..................... 29:40 (9:32)
11/24: Turkey trot 5K.................35:21 (11:22)
~~2012~~
4/10: Arny Johnson 10 Mile.......1:39:32 (9:57)
4/22: OSF Heritage 10K.............54:15 (8:44)
5/20: HALF MARATHON...............2:24:44 (11:03)
~~2013~~
3/17 Shamrock Shuffle 5K......... 28:59 (9:20)
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Member Since: 9/10/2007
SparkPoints: 31,643
Fitness Minutes: 34,032
My Goals:
Never lose sight of what it took to get me to goal, and work on continually making good health decisions.
My Program:
~Teach zumba 4-6x week
~Limit gluten, starches & sugar
~Limit processed foods in favor of lean protein, fruits & veggies
~Keep running, working up to possibly a half marathon on 5/20/12
Personal Information:
~I'm a 38 year old working mom. (geez, where has time gone?)
~To keep my sanity, I read whenever I can-and enjoy being creative.
~I decorate cakes as a hobby
Other Information:
"Right now, someone busier than you is out running" ~ Nike
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(And after a cheat day, I am NEVER hungry! LOL)
