RAHH

I've been growling at people lately (in a joking way), which is why I named this post "RAHH." Has it seriously been since July since I last posted!? Time has flown by and guess what... my weight is up! Granted, I'm healthy, happy, and content with my weight and looks, but I'll get to that in a second. 

2013 was an absolutely fantastic year to me. I ran my first full 26.2 mile marathon, I got an amazing new job, I bought a house, and officially ran over 1,000 miles! I don't know how, but I can only hope that 2014 can top it!

Back to my weight... I went out drinking several nights during my Christmas/New Year break and also indulged.. and got a cold. "Feed a cold, starve a fever" am I right?? My weight is actually lower than it was probably 2 months ago but that was only due to a stomach virus in early December that caused me to lose 4 lbs. 

I still weigh myself almost every morning just to watch for big fluctuations but it's not my main concern. I'm motivated to increase muscle mass this year and slim down by toning and strengthening. I already put my bikini on my dresser in full view to serve as motivation to make healthy choices! Since the year started with me coming down with a cold (& the whole December virus thing), I have not been strength training like I used to. I start each day with warm lemon water and the "Jenna Marbles" pre-shower workout; 50 jumping jacks, 5 push-ups, 20 crunches, 20 mountain climbers, and a 30 second plank. I'm also doing the 30-day squat challenge (I'm on day 3!) 

I have severely cut back on my running (distance). The December half that I ran (WITH A FUCKING VIRUS!) really burned me out. I took almost 8 days off from ANY physical activity and still lost weight. May I suggest that if you vomit like the Exorcist the night before a half to maybe NOT RUN IT? Worst time (over 3 hrs!) and was physically ill for 6 days after. Since that run, the longest distance I have ran is 4 miles and I'm completely OK with that. I am running the Austin Paramount 5K 2/16/14 and hope to make it my fastest 5K yet!

OH!!! I entered the random lotto drawing for the Nike Women's Half Marathon in Washington, D.C. 4/27/14 and my entry was selected!!! I'M GOING TO D.C., BITCHES!!!