Week 4 resolution recap + Week 5 resolution 01/31/2010
My week 4 resolution was to do a 7 mile long run and interval training, to help me prepare for my upcoming half marathon. And I already did it! (It doesn't have to get done til Friday). I actually did a 7.5 mile treadmill run, while watching "Grease." I've never seen it before, so that was fun. And I did a 30 minutes of alternating running and walking.  [Image source] My week 5 goal: do an 8.5 mile run and interval training. Yup, I'm just adapting last week's goal, but I really want to be ready for this half! It's going to be hilly and I hate hills... 2 Comments Break the Cycle with Molly: Restarting 01/31/2010
Hello! It is Molly and I am checking late this week. I have been having ones of those weeks when life just gets in the way. I have not been getting much exercise and my eating has been ok. I have been told my many folks that when life gets in the way the best thing is to RESTART. Here I am restarting and not giving up on breaking this cycle. I am not going to use allergies or an elderly sick dog as an excuse. Here is what I want to accomplish by Monday, February 1,2010
Week 3 resolution recap + Week 4 resolution 01/22/2010
My resolution for Week 3 was to clean a bit every day. I have a terrible habit of throwing everything on my bed once I get home from work, then throwing it all on the floor once it's time for bed. This week, I've actually done a pretty decent job of putting things away. I also helped my mom clean out the garage because we got a new van. So overall, I'd call week 3 a success :) Week 4: My resolution is to do one interval run + one 7 mile run! My next half marathon is coming up in about 5 weeks and I'd like to get up to 11 miles by race day. (I don't want to look like Homer!)  [Source]
Break the Cycle with Molly! 01/19/2010
Hello! It is Molly and I am checking in to let everyone know how Breaking the Sedentary Cycle is going. First I want to review last weeks goals:
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It is amazing what you learn about yourself. Last week, I really struggled because I was leaving for work in the rain and coming home in the rain in the evening. The only way I am going to break this cycle is to try to get moving during the day. There was a time when I used to walk around the outer the warehouse at work. It helped with my concentration and made the day go by faster. I have a pair of tennis shoes that I keep at work so I never have any excuses. Here is what I am going to shoot for this week:
Favorite Thing I ate: lean sirloin fajitas with onions and peppers I would love to hear from anyone out there. Do you do anything at work to get your metabolism going at work? What is your favorite healthy thing to eat ? Week 2 Resolution Recap + Week 3 Resolution 01/16/2010
For Week 2, I decided to up the intensity from Week 1. I resolved to work out every day, including three 5 mile runs. Here's the recap:
"Break the Cycle" with my friend Molly! 01/11/2010
Molly is a friend of mine who will be writing a series about her resolution to become fit and fabulous. It'll be called, "Break the Cycle." Name: Molly Age: 39 (Although you would never know it if you met me in person.) Weight: 161 Current Clothing sizes: 8 and 10 pants, medium and large shirts Occupation: Sales Representative About me: Five years ago, I was 30 pounds lighter and felt way better that I do today. I have a job that requires an hour commute each way to work. I also do a lot of traveling in the Spring and Fall. This means I eat out and on the run. Eating out is not kind to the waistline. I do a lot of sitting while at work. I am going to write every week and try to break the cycle of a sedentary lifestyle. I am going to set easy to achieve goals every week with the overall goal of getting healthier, having more energy and eventually fitting into some of my smaller sized clothes. Goals for this week :
My Challenges:
New Favorite Healthy Food: Apple, Pomegranate Salad--Cut up pink lady apples, pomegranate and a tablespoon or so of gorgonzola cheese. Molly, thanks for sharing your goals with us! We look forward to hearing from you later this week about how it's going. Megsmakeup.com is one of my favorite beauty blogs. Here's why:   Bad news about my resolution for Week 2 01/10/2010
I've had ankle pain in both ankles since Thursday. I know it's because I ran in my ballet flats that day, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to do Week 2's resolution. I think I'll stick with the working out and keep it low impact, but long runs are probably a bad idea until my ankles feel better. Week 1 Resolution Recap & Week 2 Resolution 01/08/2010
My resolution for 2010 was to work on one resolution a week to make it all a bit more manageable. For week 1 (Jan 1-8), my resolution was to work out every day! So far, I'm right on track:
New Years Eve FOTD 01/03/2010
|  Hi, I'm Marilyn! I'm a twenty-something living in the Pacific Northwest. I have an obsession with makeup, and sometimes I actually go to the gym, run, lift, or do yoga. I also write over at WeHeartThis.
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