Friday! Yeah! SnapShot Of The Week Gone By!

Hey Readers, Well it Is Friday, I have a minute to get in a conversation with all of you and how the week went by!!! woo it did! I lose track of each day.. To give a snapshot of just today, as a mom, wife and fit lifestyle. I read various blogs and have so many woman and men that I love so much and sometimes when I read their busy lives I get exhausted by how much they are doing per day. Well It even overwhelms me so I reflect back on what I am going to share, I hopefully you will not be overwhelmed either. I applaud those that can cram a lot in a day. I use to be like that (speaking of self not judging). But now having a child it is even more important that I try to stay balance. Sometimes I feel it and have to sit back say what will it profit me, to run like a rabbit, and see my life past me by. To share about me, I was giving a chance to have a baby that I did desire but I was so consumed with life and afraid of what if? God ( I give him the glory) that I was pleasantly surprise with a pregnancy to my husband of 14 years( now, 17 years). I was like wow and shock! So once she was born she revived me, honestly and help me put things in prospective. I even sleep so much better, because I suffered from severe insomnia. Slow down everyone, please! my husband and I was giving a gift, and I am very glad to be available to see her grow at home with work from home. She is such a blessing to me!. My husband is really cool too, we have been in each other corner. My doggie Happy, teaches me before my baby, love, he is the sweetest son in fur. Readers value what is first that is those that you love. When it boils down to it that will be the most important in your life. I have learned that Today, is the most important just today! I can not predict tomorrow, today is my life that is all I have, and so do you. I hope this finds you encourage to say because I try not to look past material things or what I want, because wants change daily I just pray that all is met for my family needs.
So let me get to the fit lifestyle,:
1.This week I accomplish my goal 27 miles complete Yeah!!!
2.I weights this week 3 days minimum but will take it up to 4 days
3.I am getting in my water intake of 64oz and above.
My run group we have bump up hour mileage which is great because it will keep me from not getting bored, and challenged.
My Blog Goals:
1. I will make sure to blog a minimum of 3-4 times per week
2. I need to update my blog with a design
3. Add my Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador badge
So if any one wants to donate to upgrade it  by all means I welcome it!!!
Your Personal Cheerleader
Ronnita

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