Wednesday Mid Week Recap! Fit Life, Family Time and on the Grind!!

My Baby Girl she is 2 1/2 and my dog " Happy"

Hey Readers, so it is Hump Day Wednesday, already, it is the middle of the week, and here  in Georgia children last day of school, and the sign of Summer Vacation. Well today my toddler is a stay at home baby girl and get to enjoy the comfort of home and learning socially and curriculum with me. As a mom of a baby I waited some years for it is always refreshing to see the changes in her growth, and I now cant believe she is 2 1/2 and will be 3 at the end of July. In saying that today it was so beautiful me, her and the doggie Happy hung out and had a picnic at Panda Express sat outside and ate. My baby got her first little purse at this coolest consignment store. So, This morning I ran at 4am did 6miles with my running crew. It was a slow pace because I got a chance to talk with a fellow runner that is at a slower pace and I never really had a conversation. I learned a lot about her and she is so sweet! I get to enjoy women and their lives on the pavement and it bounds on the pavement. I did not do any weights today I came home. I actually took a bad fall on my Monday run, that I wanted my ankle and knee to be on easy street. So tomorrow, will rock out on cardio and my Hour of power. I miss the class on Tuesday to sleep later and my ankle was swollen. I have a race on Memorial Day a 10k so I need to be in tip top shape because I am going for speed. I will have another running mate with me, my main buddy is on a running break. My goal is to still reach, 25-30 miles this week and get to more days of weights. Also, reminder, please make sure that you are getting your H20, 64oz minimum of water.

Monday Move It Motivation!

Hey Readers, I hope your weekend went will, I had a full a great one spending time with my husband, toddler, and doggie. This Past Saturday, we went to our local city Mableton Festival they had a 5k also, but I did not do. But We as a family hung out together and enjoyed the fest, with a children area, vendors more. Afterwards because I love the weekend warrior we went to the Shrine Circus and Fair. My toddler was so excited! Now that she is very verbal since last year she was naming everything that would be at the Circus and enjoyed the view and Clowns. Readers It is so important to take time with your family. To see the view of life as of its day and not everything in the future. I am learning to take each day as this is the day I can live it today. On Sunday I got a chance to run 8.3miles outdoors in the rain. I set a new Personal Record of shaving off 20minutes off my run, by doing Fartlek training in which in the up coming weeks I will share about my experience. I do have some Plans for my workout this week considering this Morning I fell during my morning 4am run of 5 miles with my group, hopefully the swelling on my ankle and knee will not slow my progress down. (Praying). Here is My Weekly Goal:
Run four times this week outdoors- 26miles( 25-30 per week)
Workout four times this week with weights
Two days included Fartlek and Breathing Training
Minimum of 64oz or more per day
Goal Setting is very important to complete the task at hand. Please add this to your workout as a weekly promise to yourself. Your body will be grateful!!

Workout Recap"Get it Girl " Weekly Review Workout/Run

Hey Readers! It was a great week  for my workout, I did some changes this week do to I was tired and noticed that I really need to rest and recover from well, life and all. So this week I did not get in my long run on Mother's Day which on Sunday's starts my week of run/workout. It was a great Mothers Day! Rest with my husband, toddler and son in fur. I did not have to cook which was great and went to my favorite Mexican Small Restaurant and enjoyed it. I did keep up with my water intake as well. I did notice since I do not drink anything else but water for the past few months if I try juice it upsets my stomach. I do flavor my water with lemons, cucumbers and oranges. I only have Green Tea and just started having 8oz of coffee a day just to get me going in the mid morning. This week I only did one weight lift class, and it was a tough I did not complete the ab portion so that means Girl " you need to rest. So I, did not do my total of running miles this week either. My goal is 25-30 miles per week, but I did 19 miles with a long run today o 8.2 miles. To recover my muscles I did a long Epsom salt soaking bath and I rest this morning and woke up refresh. Last week it took me way to many days to recover from the my long run, this week I  will, make sure to include two days of soaking bath. In conclusion, me and you readers must listen to our bodies to recover all together for the week. For home life to be productive and balance. Is it ever to late to start a workout routine? Never, but you should start somewhere, small walks with yourself for relaxation something that will get your heart pumping.
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

Lose a Dress size with out Diet! Yes you can do it I did!!

Hey Readers! I am excited to shared that I officially lost a dress!! Yes I did finally, WOO Wee!!! I knew there was a change in my clothes and workout clothes and personals. Everything felt looser and I knew that meant okay, I got a size down I believe. You say will how did you do it with out diet? One thing I  refuse to do this time around since I started workouts and running is to eat to live and no dieting, no pills, no starving etc. What I did was keep up with my food caloric count with My Fitness pal, to chart my eating , no sweet drinks maybe every know and then, and water only with lemon or cucumbers. I do eat pretty clean 80% of the time. I have treats a special meal on Saturdays which is my favorite Pizza or Mexican. I do have few cookies or treats but I do not over do it. What would life be like with out  treats or desserts!!! I repeat no diets, soon as I stop I gained wait before. I also in the past have had HCG shots few years ago, and soon as I stop the ridiculous low calories and the expense $50 plus shots and diet pills to appetite suppressant I gained the weight back. Can you lose weight without diet yes!, but you must understand your body, figure out a good workout regimen, and stick to it. Once I did this I stuck with, and stop weighing myself. That can be totally discouraging, I log my workouts weekly, and my runs and got the results. Even when I had no results I figured if I be consistent it will change!. If you need advice please start up a discussion with me, I will tell you the truth. I have also, gain definition muscles all over... It can be done. I will continue to post my workout plan weekly...
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

Dont Run alone! Run with a Group ! Yes You will not miss a Run Again!!

Running Group Just a Few of Them but we are a big group!! Me in the Middle 5am

Some of the 4am run group Me on the Far Right!

Hey Readers, Are you a new runner? want to run?  want to learn to run better? Well today I wanted to share how running group has help me become a runner and how the support to keep a fit lifestyle with other people on the same quest. Running is sometimes viewed as a loner sport, but actual since more people of ages have embrace the run lifestyle more groups have develop to bound others  together with a common goal. I truly would not be a consistent runner today if it was not for my running group. We meet three times a week and as the weather is warm the group has added evening runs and weekends. I have learn to run due to my group, and have increase my knowledge because running is part of my life. Some of the people will come out sometimes, and some will be their every time we run. I , as of 9 months come every run 3 times a week and I run on the weekend alone.
Why Group Runs?
1.Sometimes as a runner only runners will understand why you run, non-runners will not be able to relate concerning PR, (personal records) to why runners have goals even if they are not professional runners.
2. Entertainment. On group runs, I’ve heard stories about dysfunctional families,  bad dining experiences  I’ve heard ideas for documentaries, praying, home purchases etc. You just can’t get that type of entertainment from an ipod.
3. Competition. I am no bible thumper, but I once read The Bible for the specific purpose of being able to argue intelligently with religious people. This Ecclesiastes character was my fave. This line of his always stuck with me: “I observed the basic motive for success is the driving force of envy and jealousy.” So insightful. He was cynical, I think, but it is true that when we see others achieving great feats —especially when they are our own peers — we want to get some for ourselves! And as a result, we work harder to obtain it — even if it means saying, “Sure, I’ll run at the track with you at 4 a.m.” or “yes, I am up for an evening run, during which it is 105 degrees in the shade” or “I know I just lost my lunch on the sidewalk, but don’t worry ’bout me; I’m right behind you.”
4. Opportunity to share the wisdom. “If you want to master something, teach it.” —Yogi Bhajan. A group like our Black Girls Run and Powder Springs Pretties enjoys a steady stream of new runners — it’s a ripe opportunity for giving back and mastering the sport though sharing experience and acquired knowledge.
5.. Accountability. Alone running – any excuse to skip will do. Group running — if you miss, you’re going to get nothing. Others are counting on you to show up. Valid excuses dwindle.
This is a good way to stick with your goals, believe me I am so up lifted when I see my running group.
Your Personal Cheerleader!
Ronnita

New Week!New Workout! New Run Week! Yup Last Do This!!

My First Time At the Sunday Morning Breakfast Club Crew!!

You are Healthy!

Hey Readers, Update since Wednesday, that I have completed my goal to run a at 25-30 miles per week. Well I did it!! 27 miles this past week, and workout went great. To plan for this week, you must reset, your plan for this week to accomplish whatever you are trying to do. I believe that running and workout out is a weekly plan to stay determined to stick with it. Plus, food for the week and just plan life in general. At times to stay motivated I visited websites to find out more I should do to be better at running and workout. It is just like when you set out for a career, you have to study, and plan for that career. Once you obtain that goal, you work the job, and even invest in getting better with additional course work etc. The same goes for the workout, I love to go to my group class, it is so inspiring it keeps me coming and motivated, even when I am tired because my instructor and classmates keep each other in the loop to stay motivated. My runs, oh awesome I do several group runs a week and weekly one alone. But this Sunday I went to a awesome group run this morning and we had a ball. One area that is a must is eating, if you do not plan to eat well for the week and that is even when you go to work because I find that the must challenging pack a lunch and eat it. Make sure you add fruit and tons of water 64oz minimum. One can even sabotage yourself if you do not plan the food and drinks especially if you are losing weight. Everyone will not be your supporter, sometimes the famous line is" Don't Get To Skinny" ! yuck, If you are working out you will be fit not skinny. Find people that share the same passion for your fit lifestyle. My runningmate and fitnessmate we always send a text to encourage each other. Also, hey read my blog I will always encourage you and say Get It ! You can Do it!!..
Your Personal Cheerleader!
Ronnita

I Race the Biggest Loser 10k Run/Walk Series and It Rock!! Got A Medal Too!

Hey Readers, just getting a chance to post sorry

 for the delay but the race happened on Sunday, April 27,2014. Oh, it was lots of fun, The Biggest Loser 10k/5k was held at Six Flags over Georgia right in my area so it took me less than 15 minutes to get there. The race had great music and season 5 David Evans that can sing! Our National Run Group took over the race with runner from Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. we have over 123 runners from Black Girls Run. Few of my running mates from our local group we came together as well. The race was actually hilly through the Park with great views of all the rides. I had not been to the park in years and plan on bringing my family back. Honesty me and my running mate basically walked this 10k and took plenty of picks. Meaning we were at a slow pace because we wanted to enjoy the sites. Normally, a 10k race is not close to $50.00 dollars but because of this series I bit the bullet. In reason budgetnesta runner I really took in the sites. Will I do this series again? I would do it again, I think the Biggest Loser inspires a lot of people to have a healthy view on their bodies, and stress a better lifestyle. I have watched the show for years and a percentage of the race fees goes to Kids Fit Foundation. The children ran a fun run afterwards to and they ran there hearts out. I will post plenty of more pictures here. To encourage you, any one can race and run.
Your Personal Cheerleader!
Ronnita

Me and My Running Mate Mary Powder Spring Pretties/Black Girls Run

Me at Mile 6 Yes!!

Runner Shirt, Medal, Bib & Swag Bag

Our Group Picture of Atlanta Black Girls Run