I Run...

I run.

 I am a runner.

 It's not about finishing first. It's not about speed.

It's about me, the pavement, and the time.

I run.

For my sanity. 

For my health. 

For the natural high. 

To forget the day.

To forget the troubles. 

To spend time with my family. 

For fitness. 

To clear my mind. 

Because it's cheaper than therapy.

To get away from it all.

I run...because I can!

New Year, New Goals

This year I have made a few goals for myself. I tried to choose things that were achievable, and reasonable.

1) Run a half marathon with my husband in April.

2) Run a total of 500 miles this year.

3) Cook more meals at home, eat out less.

4) Be a more "green" family.

5) Worry less, stress less, and smile more while making memories with my family!

What's your goal(s) for 2014?

Our Paleo Adventure---Update

So a few months ago, I shared with you how we were trying to go Paleo in this house. Ironic, right? After all, I am a cornfed child who ate potatoes, bread, beans, or corn at every meal growing up and those are forbidden on Paleo.

Anyways, Chris is having wonderful results with weight loss, increased energy, and overall feeling good since starting our adventure. Being pregnant, I am only half doing paleo. I eat little bread, lots of fruits and veggies, and meat (when I can stand it), my weakness and craving is potatoes!.  Through our adventure, I have managed to keep weight gain to a minimum so far at 5 1/2 months, I have gained only 4 or 5 pounds.

We've also found several new recipes for vegetables we like.  Here's a list of a few of our favorites. If you like one, let me know and I'll share the recipe.

Roasted Zucchini and Carrots
Honey Glazed Carrots
Mock Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli (no recipe there really, haha)
Spaghetti Squash