I'm Susi, a mom who is determined to lead a healthier life and be a good role model for my little girl. The challenge, of course, is finding time to fit exercise into an already packed schedule. My life as a working mom (is there any other kind?) is already non-stop, and my DH is in school full-time, which just adds to the insanity. But what's life without a little wackiness?! My plan is to lose 1/2 - 1 lb each week, until I'm finally at my goal of 120. I'm starting the Whole30 program AND a 30-Day Shred challenge at the same time, and hoping for awesome results!! I'll achieve this by: * A minimum of 30 minutes of exercise each day * Eating cleanly, and consistently tracking everything I eat To stay sane (and fit everything in my schedule), this includes: * Alternating afternoon runs with early-morning workouts, as my schedule allows * Including DD in workouts whenever I can, either in the jogging stroller or having mother-daughter Pilates sessions * Batch cooking my breakfasts and lunches for the week * Planning dinners ahead of time each week, so we don't resort to take-out or packaged meals Update: I'm training for my fourth 1/2 marathon, and will continue to focus on running. I plan to do 3 short (3-5 mile) runs per week in the afternoons after work, and then a long run on the weekends. I'll be incorporating twice weekly yoga classes for flexibility, and filling in with other cardio and strength training on non-running days.

9/29/13 -- Rock 'n Roll 1/2 Marathon 10/13/13 -- United Healthcare 1/2 Marathon

Sunday AM Long Run PM Gentle Yoga Monday AM Yoga Tuesday PM 3-5 mile run Wednesday AM Strength Training Thursday AM Yoga PM 4-5 mile run Friday AM 3-4 mile run Saturday Fun Workout!!

I'm 35, and live in Massachusetts with my husband, daughter, and yellow labrador retriever.

"Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't shoot their husbands. They just don't." ~ Elle Woods, Legally Blonde

Add a Link -- If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run.
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