{ #Photoadaymay }

I found this photo a day challenge that is working out SO much better for me than Project 365.  I am boring and could never think of a picture to take.  This actually gives you a topic!  So fun!

Photo a day is a fun photo-sharing challenge. Each day take a look at the list and take a photo according to the prompt. There are no rules. You don't have to be super creative or take the most amazing photos, it's all about the social sharing of it.  Once you've taken your photo you share it on which ever platform you like: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, Blog, Pinterest ... where ever! Make sure you tag it with #photoadayJune if sharing on Twitter or Instagram

{Wednesday Weigh In}

My birthday week was SO much fun!  BUT, with fun comes lots of food and treats so this week wasn't good on the weight loss front.  That is OK!  Today is another day!

I thought it would be interested to go back and see how much weight loss from month to month I had.

January - 4.4
February - 7
March - 5.6
April - 1.4
May - 3.6

Interesting.....

I am getting excited for the RAGNAR....2 weeks!   We went running on Monday, more incline...it kicked my butt!  Then we went again last night!  Kim and Malinda did awesome! They ran ahead of me.  I made it to the top...eventually.

I am hoping with the adrenaline, excitement and competition of the race, I will be able to push myself and do better.  I am just proud of myself that I get out there and try!  That is all I can do.

{Memorial Day}

The weather was pretty crappy this weekend so we didn't go anywhere.  Today we went to the cemetaries to put flowers down.  It was a beautiful day.  I was able to see my sister for a little bit which was nice!

{Birthday celebration continues!}

My sweet friends took me out for a fun night of dinner and bowling!  We had so much fun! 

Yummy food at Texas Roadhouse!

Me, Layne, Kelly, Leesa, Kim, Michelle

And a little humiliation...I may have told her I was 26 :)

Then it was time for a little bowing.  Kim made it interesting by making a list of things we had to do and then roll the dice.

1. Backwards between the legs

2. Under one leg

3. On your belly

4. Granny Bowl

5. Spin 3 times

6. w/ the heaviest ball

 Don't give Kim a microphone!

 This wasn't on the list but it was a good one!

 Can you tell who is really pregnant?

Such a fun night!!!  Thanks girls!  Love you!

{Wednesday Weigh In}

First things first. 

Happy birthday to me!!  Big THREE SIX  Yikes!  I am officially closer to 40 than 30.  How did this happen??  I'm not sure, but I feel like I just get better with age so I am going to grow old gracefully!

Today I took the day off work because they pay me NOT to work for my birthday, so that is a done deal!  I slept in...if you call 8:30am sleeping in? My body is on such a early schedule I don't get to sleep in much.  I lounged around the house for a little bit then decided to go on a nice long run.  It was a great run except I picked a route that was pretty much a incline the entire way plus the wind was blowing. 
7.55mi Distance, 1:34:28 Duration, 12:31min/mi Avg Pace, 638 kCal
Not a fabulous pace but I walked a lot.

And why you ask did I go on this long run???  Only because I am in TRAINING!  I was lucky enough to be asked to run with Malinda and Kim on the Wasatch Back RAGNAR!  Oh my gosh, I am SO excited!  3 weeks and counting!

Ragnar is the overnight running relay race that makes testing your limits a team sport. A team is made up of 6-12 individuals; each individual runs 3 legs. The legs of the race vary in difficulty and distance, from 3-8 miles, allowing elite and novice runners to run together. Over 2 days and 1 night, teams run across 200 miles of the country’s most scenic terrain. Pair that with crazy costumes, inside jokes, a great finish line party and unforgettable stories. Some call it a slumber party without sleep, pillows or deodorant. We call it Ragnar.

I am runner 2.  First leg is 7.6 miles, Second leg 2.8, Third leg 3.3

I bought a new running skirt to try out.  I want to wear shorts but my crotch is hungry and they ride up.  NOT attractive.  At least the skirt will cover that mess.

I ended up going running that night and I LOVE it!  I need to go buy more!  Oh, and another thing....it was a size MEDIUM.  What the?  I was in shock.  I grabbed an extra large out of habit...nope.  Went and got a Large...it still didn't fit right.  When I grabbed the medium I just laughed to myself but thought what the hell.  It fit perfectly!  LOVE these results!  You can still see my spare tire around my waist..ugh!  I hate that.

Now onto Wedensday Weigh in......

I finally got out of my funk!  Another pound down.  157.2.  Just a few more pounds to my next before and after pictures.  Can't wait to see how that turns out.

I am feeling healthy and happy!  I love running and I love getting skinny...even though I have a hard time looking in the mirror and seeing that.  I still look at myself at 181 pounds. But I am constantly getting told how great I look by my friends, coworkers so that keeps a smile on my face....and Dave.  He is seriously my biggest fan and I LOVE him so much for it!

{Birthday Celebration}

Happy Birthday week to me!  I am not big on celebrating my birthday and am happy with going out to dinner....but I have some AMAZING friends that make sure we have a good time.

This year was Jersey Shore themed!  I am pretty much a lover of all train wreck/smutty TV.  If I could, I would smoosh Pauly D.  He is hilarious and not bad looking. :)

The night started with lights out and black lights glowing.  Just like a CLUB!  Cabs are here!

This is the amazing shirt Steph gave me!  T-SHIRT TIME!

 

Smoosh Room!

When the lights came on, it was a scary situation! hahaha

 Party in the smoosh room!

 Snookie even made an appearance even though she is due any second!

 Pauly D in the house!!  Yeah buddy!

It could not have been a better party!  Thanks so much to the hostess, Malinda for making it all happen.  And to my sweet friends Lisa, Jamie, Steph and Missie for the fun times and AMAZING gifts!  We missed you Steph!

I am so blessed!