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FAF 2013: Week 10

2013 Starting Weight: 165

Last Weigh In: 158

Current Weight: 158

Lost This Week: 0

Total Lost: 7

No worries. I got my appetite back, so I'm super happy that didn't cause me to gain. On the flip side, my workout tracker on Spark People had a minor panic attack at me today, because I burned WAY more calories than it had planned for me. 

Today was my birthday. John took the day off...and instead of sleeping in and having a treat filled, chocolate comma day...I decided to run. 

There is a green belt park close to my house and I jogged 7.65 miles of the trail. 

I have never gone that distance before...there was walking involved...but not as much as I thought there would be. I really REALLY have no idea how marathoners or even half marathoners do it. I got home, ate a wonderful breakfast that John made, took a shower...and then passed out in bed. 

I'm feeling MUCH better now. And I am so proud of myself for doing it. I actually was thinking...half way in...that it would be fun to do again, when more flowers are out. There were a lot of wildflower spots, that I bet are gorgeous in the Spring...when I got home, I thought that idea was insane...and now I'm warming up to it again. Yep...fairly certain that I'm losing it. 

2013 miles as of last week: 88.16

Miles logged this week: 17.19 

Total Miles: 105.35

Broke the 100 mile mark!! Woot!!

Have a happy and healthy week!!

Welcome Home Wednesday: Master Bedroom Before

I love this room. The high ceilings make it seem huge and so much natural light flows into it. I wish these pictures showed just how insanely green this room was and how gross the carpet looked.

 (above: view from doorway. windows look out on the back yard)

 (above: view from the right window.)

(above: view from the left window)

Master Sanctuary To Do List

• Paint 
• Replace carpet with laminate. 
• Replace curtain rods and curtains 
• Hang art work
• Replace light covers on fan. I actually like the fan, but wouldn't mind something less builder grady...yep...I know grady isn't a word.
• Make some yellow pillows for bed - have some beautiful vintage material I bought - just need to get to work!

Finally got some after pictures this week. Should have an after post for this room next week. I love how it looks now!

My Happy Thoughts

Sunday, my mother called and offered to take the kiddos for the day so I could have some time to myself, since John was studying all weekend. I got some much needed work done in our front yard. John took a break and we were able to take Kaiser for a long walk/run before picking the boys up. I love it when we get the chance to run together. I didn't get any pictures of the run...so here is some dancing in the kitchen. Which always makes me happy.

and yes...they are wearing Christmas pajamas in March...

Yesterday, I gave our pup the empty peanut butter jar. Never treated him to the jar before, he was thrilled. Extra bonus? The kids thought it was fantastic!! There was an awful lot of giggling.

Linking up with Art@Home!

FAF 2013: Week 9

2013 Starting Weight: 165

Last Weigh In: 159

Current Weight: 158

Lost This Week: 1

Total Lost: 7

 I am very happy with my weight loss this week, but I wish I could say it was because I was eating all the right things and working out like I should. 

It's not.

In general I'm an emotional eater. If I'm unhappy or stressed about something I WILL eat. This week, I've been a little distracted and have been thinking a lot...which for some reason has caused me to lose my appetite completely. There have been a couple days that I have completely forgotten to eat meals...others where I just pick at what's in front of me. I haven't been sleeping all that well either, which has translated in more coffee than water. 

Really not sure what's been going on workout wise. Running and working out usually helps to clear my head, but really I only got myself in gear a few short times. 

Hopefully next week will be better! 

2013 miles as of last week: 83.76

Miles logged this week: 4.4

Total Miles: 88.16

Have a happy and healthy week!!