tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23879663786129554122024-02-06T19:14:18.086-08:00Running Wild-Give It Everything You've GotRacing towards the final prize -Philippians 3:14RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-57435317741010525942012-01-25T08:10:00.000-08:002012-01-25T08:10:46.746-08:00HIIIT Upper BodyWanted to stop in real quick and share a HITT arms workout that I just did! Seth and I are heading to the Bahamas in about a month and I'm in TWO weddings so no better time than the present to prepare for bikini and strapless dress season! So, without further ado...<br />
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*Start with 50 jumping jack to warm up. Complete each set 3 times through without much rest then sprint for 2 minutes (or do high knees if no treadmill available) then move onto the next set.<br />
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<b>First Set: Shoulders</b><br />
- 15 alt. front raises<br />
- 15 bent over flies<br />
* 2 minute sprint<br />
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<b>Second Set: Chest</b><br />
- 15 push-ups<br />
- 15 chest presses<br />
* 2 minute sprint<br />
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<b>Third Set: Triceps</b><br />
- 15 tricep kickback (both arms)<br />
- 15 triangle pushups on knees<br />
* 2 minute sprint<br />
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<b>Fourth Set: Lats and Upper Back</b><br />
- 15 lateral pulldowns<br />
- 15 seated rows<br />
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5 minute cool down and stretch<br />
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As you can see, most of this workout can be done at home! For the back exercises, if you don't have access to the gym equipment, just do bent over rows and bicep curls with dumb bells. This workout is designed to keep your heart rate up and your muscles working double time! It's a gooood burn. I even added in 10 reps of jumping jacks in between reps to keep the heart rate up. Try it!!<br />
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I followed that up with a little over 2 mile Fartlek run with Shane and a one mile cool down jog to bring my total to 5k.<br />
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Well, ladies and gents, I'm out! Sorry for the sporadic posts lately!RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-8298339158133336692012-01-15T13:17:00.000-08:002012-01-15T13:17:55.270-08:00First week round-upSo the first week of school/work went great! We're still figuring out schedules and what not, but overall, everything's working out just fine :)<br />
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Yesterday Seth and I took Shane on a 6 mile run at the park next to us. I was really feeling good and would have probably gone further but Seth's stomach was pleading him to stop at 6. So we did. It's alllll good :)<br />
By the way, Seth has been running almost everyday since we got here. I think he's hooked! I love it!<br />
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I don't have alot of pics but here's my church outfit today:<br />
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Nothin special but I enjoy doing layers :) We visited another church today. The best thing I can say so far about southern churches is that people are FRIENDLY. They actually smile and talk to you and make you feel welcome. It's really nice to be around that environment. Not always the case up North...<br />
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Anyways, this was lunch today:<br />
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Already bitten into ham and cheese panini, red pepper hummus, carrots, mini bell peppers, and pretzels. MMmmm..We've been loading up on this stuff because we made our FIRST trip to Costco this week! It was sooo fun and I'm so glad we decided to become members! I really do think you save alot of money by buying in bulk. Plus, we won't have to buy toilet paper and napkins for like a year! :)<br />
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Welp, time to wrap things up! But before I leave I wanna send out a huge CONGRATS to my sister HANNAH and her NEW FIANCE BEN! Excited for you guys!<br />
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Have a nice Sunday!RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-74973437630399752472012-01-09T07:37:00.000-08:002012-01-09T07:38:17.009-08:00New beginningsToday is the first day of school for Seth and my first day of work... wow! I can't believe we're finally here!<br />
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Unfortunately I can't put any pics up today because Seth took his lap top to school (mine can't upload pics).<br />
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Anyways, to kick off the new week I went grocery shopping for a few things this morning and, for the first time ever, used coupons! I know that sounds so pathetic but up at Drum I just shopped at the commissary and they didn't really use the coupon system since there were no taxes. I loaded up on healthy soups, fruit, salad bags(buy 1 get one free baby!) Chobani greek yogurts, and a few other things. The biggest thing I've learned so far is that meat is NOT cheap. So most likely we'll try to go vegetarian a few nights a week.<br />
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The other thing I did to kick off this new week of beginnings was a solid workout at the gym.<br />
I started with 30 minutes of high intensity levels of the elliptical followed by a lower body workout.<br />
I completed:<br />
Hamstring curls with 40 lb<br />
Leg press with 40, 50, 60 lbs<br />
100 squats in a row with 20 lb<br />
35 reps each leg fire hydrant<br />
45 reps of back extension with 10 lb<br />
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I'm feeling good and ready to get this new chapter movin! Thank you God for continually providing for each and every need!<br />
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Happy Monday!RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-48543804157238319162012-01-05T11:04:00.000-08:002012-01-05T11:04:13.280-08:00Got my groove back<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Hey guys!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm not sure even where to start! I guess I'll begin with my breakfast..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">No picture but it was a mini whole wheat bagel with pb and banana slices and a side of coffee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The perfect (IMO) pre-running fuel! Seth and I have been running all week at these 2 parks that are literally right across the street from our apartment. It's been lovely!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Monday we ran 4 miles, Tuesday 3.5 miles, yesterday 2 miles, and today I ran a speedy(for me) 45 minute tempo run! Let me take a second to explain tempo runs for ya'll.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #ebf2ff; color: #161618; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Tempo runs are workouts where you run at a steady pace that is around 70% to 80% of your max aerobic capacity. Tempo runs are just past the point where you begin to build up waste product in your legs at a rapid rate during a run, which is called the </span><strong style="background-color: #ebf2ff; color: #161618; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">lactate-threshold velocity. - runtowin.com</strong></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">So basically you're running at a pace that is faster than your comfortable speed for an extended period of time.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">This is what my 45 minute tempo run looked like:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">10 minute warm up pace </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">25 minute moderate-hard pace</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">10 minute cooldown pace</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">All in all, I covered 5.4 miles AND there were hills which made it just a bit more intense. My average pace was 8:21 mi/hr. I'm really happy with that pace considering the hills and the fact that I am still trying to get over a cold. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Sometimes I really prefer running with time instead of a certain mileage goal. It puts less pressure on the distance and seems to go by faster. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">I've read Kara Goucher's book <i>Running for Women </i>a couple times through now and I really tried to use some of her suggestions on my run. Such as...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">- <b>In order to run faster, you have to train faster.</b> Duh, but actually implementing it into your routine is hard!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">- <b>When running up a hill, use smaller steps rather than large strides so you can conserve more energy.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><b>- When running downhill, let gravity take over and maintain the extra momentum at the bottom of the hill until you need to adjust to your previous speed.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Anyways, it was a good run and I'm glad I got 'er done! When I cam home I stretched, showered, and ate a green monster smooothie!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #161618; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Anyways, I'm off to meet the new family I'm nannying! Later gaters...</span></span></div>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-60677449351479941982012-01-02T13:46:00.000-08:002012-01-02T13:46:52.013-08:00Merry Christmas was so last year...and I apologize for my lackage of posts... but it's been busy! Since I last hopped on here I:<br />
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- traveled to GA for 8 days and had a great time nannying my favorite little family!<br />
- packed a moving truck and moved 721 miles SOUTH to Greensboro, NC! (with Seth of course)<br />
- unpacked our new apartment, avoided the stomach flu (whew!), and applied for jobs<br />
- drove several hundred more miles to spend Christmas and New Years with both families ( it was a great time!)<br />
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So as you can seeeee...it's been fun and exciting but also very busy. We are having out internet installed Wednesday so I will return to normal posting then!<br />
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Hope ya'll had a happy and safe New Year!RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-69943528435001101802011-11-28T05:57:00.000-08:002011-11-28T05:57:18.131-08:00k-k-k-killer pyramid treadmill workoutI am still sweaty from my HITT run this morning and I've showered... ya, you figure that one out- it was tough! But as always, extremely worth it. Here's what it looked like:<br />
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-2.5 minute walk to warm up<br />
- 1 minute @ 5.5<br />
- 1 minute @7.0<br />
- 1 minute @ 5.5<br />
- 1 minute @7.5<br />
- 1 minute @ 5.5<br />
- 1 minute @ 8.0<br />
- 1 minute @ 5.5<br />
- 1 minute @ 8.5<br />
- 1 minute @ 5.5<br />
- 1 minute @ 9.0<br />
- 1 minute @ 5.5<br />
- 1 minute @ 9.5<br />
- 1 minute @ 5.5<br />
- 1 minute @ 10.0<br />
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Then went back to the speeds from 10.0 to 9.5 etc with the 5.5 rest in between. At the end I had 1 minute left that was supposed to be at 5.5 but I decided to push myself a little further and end on the 10.0 for just one more minute. What a doozy. I then ended with my cool down walk for 2.5 minutes.<br />
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Anyways, this workout was quick (only lasted 30 minutes), difficult, and so effective. High Intensity workouts (HITT) are truly the best kind of exercise to get your heart and lungs workin extra hard, boost your metabolism, and burn fat. I highly suggest you give this workout a try sometime- but go at your own pace. i.e. your recovery speed might just be 3.0 and your sprint speed might only get up to 5.0 but it doesn't matter. Start where you are and gradually you will see your speeds improve as your fitness levels begin to soar to new heights over time. On the way back down from 10.0 on that workout the 8.5's and 9.0's felt so much easier than before. You really can push yourself further than you think. It's all in the mind.<br />
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Anyways, enough preachin. Here are some pics from our lovely Thanksgiving! It was my first time hosting/ cooking the big meal!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">making my Mm-mm good taters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joyful Mother-in-Law, who was a big help</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All together- Our friends Cory and Chrysta, Seth and I, Mom and Dad Trader</td></tr>
</tbody></table>It was such a fun time and weekend! Now it's time to pack and get ready to leave! First to Georgia to see my beautiful Kayla and her new baby sister! (I'm soooo excited!) then it's off to North Carolina!!! Whooop, whoooop!! Big changes are ahead, ya'll ;)RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-21311131749496767722011-11-18T11:19:00.000-08:002011-11-18T11:19:51.440-08:00I've come a long wayBeing a bit vulnerable today and sharing with you a couple excerpts from an old sheet I found from 3 years ago... (and yes I know I said I wouldn't be updating...)<br />
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No more than 500-1000 calories a day, little to no fruit, limited jogging due to no energy, food is <b>disgusting</b>... more that isn't there... "Must get down to 120 in a week", "food will only make you unhappy and fat,"" limit to <b>one </b>meal a day"...<br />
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I obviously used to have some serious mis-understandings (to say the least) about body image, food, exercise, and health in general. I'm proud to say that those things I wrote now make me sick to my stomach to read. Becoming a personal trainer has saved my health.<br />
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I know I'm not the only girl in the world who has ever thought of herself in the same way. It's my personal mission to find those girls and women and teach them everything I can about living a <b>healthy and fit </b>lifestyle and to be <b>happy </b>with themselves and their bodies.<br />
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I'm sure this time 3 years ago I was trying to figure out how I can get out of eating next to nothing at Thanksgiving and worrying myself sick about gaining holiday weight.<br />
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The burden has been lifted! If you are or know anyone who is going through a situation similar to mine three years ago.. please talk to them. Email me or anyone you trust who can walk you through it.<br />
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Start living to LIVE! Healthy, strong, and confident. I promise it is <b>possible.</b>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-26574465794953363142011-11-16T17:43:00.001-08:002011-11-16T17:43:52.314-08:00I'm taking a break from the blog...<br />
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Check back in a week or soRunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-50847650229032961072011-11-15T11:08:00.000-08:002011-11-15T11:08:48.907-08:00Cardio, much?Hey there and happy tuesday :)<br />
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I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. Seth had off Friday through Monday so we had fun watching movies, hanging with friends, seeing Jerry Seinfeld live, going to church, and workin out a little too.<br />
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Yesterday Seth and I headed to the gym to complete a strength training circuit and bo oh boy...we're feelin it today!<br />
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But that didn't stop me from running 5 miles this morning with Shane, going to yoga class, then running 2 more miles with my friend... no, if anything it's nice to warm up my sore hamstrings and make 'em work a little before stretching and foam rolling my eye-balls out :)<br />
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As far as meals go, I had a refreshing strawberry-banana protein shake post for breakfast (which by the way kept me full till noon) and a egg-white/spinach/cheese sandwich for lunch:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I promise there's alot of spinach under there ;)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>But of course that's not all I had. I snacked on some honey wheat pretzel sticks, mini bell peppers with hummus, and a few pistachios. Now I'm feeling full and satisfied.<br />
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I've got dinner in the crock pot ( buffalo chicken..Mmmm) and have gotta head out the door to pick up our family Christmas cards! Yay!RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-60907701561016836552011-11-11T05:44:00.000-08:002011-11-11T06:41:28.861-08:00Proud<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Today I want to honor all serviceman and women of the United States for their service to this great country.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">- My big brother, who was deployed in Afghanistan earlier this year for about 5 months.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">- My little sister who is still working hard on finishing her AIT and will soon be leaving for England for 2 years.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">- My wonderful husband who gave an entire year to his country and was deployed to Afghanistan from May 2010 to late April 2011. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">- The 4 soldiers who were KIA with Seth's unit last year. The ultimate sacrifice. God be with their families today and always.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">- All other men and women of the US Armed Forces who have served, are serving, and will serve this country we freely live in.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am very <b>proud</b> to be an Army wife today. Though this may be just a short chapter in our lives, I will never forget what I have lived and learned in these last 3 years. Through the greatest hardships and most stressful times, God has brought us through it. He spared Seth from being taken away from us last year. He brought him home safe. God is <b>good. </b>End of story.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">God bless the troops and the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">U.</span>S.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">A</span>!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>I know I've changed. I know I'll never be the old me. But I'm something more. I'm the new me defined by change, tested by life and death. I know pain, hurt, restlessness. I may someday "forget" the pain. I'll never forget them. Their faces will always be young to me. Their voices will always be heard. They're journey home is over. My journey continues. </i><b>-SPC Seth Trader</b> </span></span>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-23926027031218478162011-11-10T08:03:00.000-08:002011-11-10T08:03:51.322-08:00Best Buds<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"What do you want? I'm snuggling with Dad."</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Aren't they sweet? I love them both!<br />
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Don't have much for updates today really. I did 50 minutes elliptical for my workout then came home and had egg, egg white, spinach, and cheese on toast for my breakfast/recovery meal. Lunch will be yet another delicious smoothie!<br />
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Tonight we are going to see Seinfeld live in Utica with a couple friends! Definitely looking forward to it!<br />
I've only been to one concert and never been to live stand up. Should be very fun(ny)!<br />
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Tomorrow is Friday! and it's a long 4 day weekend for Seth. Besides Seinfeld tonight, we will be laying low which I am totally looking forward to!<br />
Have a great day, guys!RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-30392319517200367192011-11-08T11:18:00.000-08:002011-11-08T11:18:36.080-08:00It's 2 pm...and I haven't showered yet<br />
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Whoopsie... Oh well, I've been too busy! Between..<br />
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- 5 mile run with Shane this morning<br />
- 1 hour yoga flow<br />
- grocery shopping<br />
- making dinner- crockpot chili baby!<br />
- eating a few bits and pieces of things for lunch ( whole wheat pretzel sticks, green pepper slices, and hummus)<br />
- plus having a few finger scoops of cookie dough to make these beauties...<br />
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The shower just wasn't at the top of my list- I know poor Seth! :/<br />
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Anywho, it's been busy here. From apartment and moving stuff, to personal training and Visalus, it's just been a go, go, go!<br />
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If those Chocolate Chip Heath Cookie Bars look appealing to any of you, simply click <a href="http://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/2010/10/02/chewy-chocolate-chip-heath-bar-cookies/">here</a> for the easy recipe!<br />
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I'm on day 6 of my 90 day challenge with <a href="http://emilytrader.myvi.net/">body by Vi</a> and am feeling absolutely GREAT!<br />
I'm doing a shake a day (usually for breakfast) and they are seriously tasty, filling, and completely nutritious! If you have any questions about this challenge, please contact me! I know it's only been about a week but I find myself with more energy and find that it's easier for me to stay on track with my nutrition. Blame it on whatever, I'm just likin it!<br />
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Well I guess my body isn't going to wash itself... better get movin!<br />
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Have a great day!RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-83503289930763853412011-11-06T12:02:00.001-08:002011-11-06T12:02:29.310-08:00Happy Sunday!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy today, the Lord's day, and all that it brings! :)</span>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-54570730418655203012011-11-03T08:04:00.000-07:002011-11-03T11:49:39.289-07:00Run and ShakeStarted today off with a glorious 4.25 mile run with Shane around 7:30. Warm, breezy, and sunny=perfect!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Anywayssss... later today I will be taking a vinyasa flow yoga class at 1 pm. Very excited about that too!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My hammies have been pretty tight as of late, so it will be nice to stretch them out!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yesterday I had lunch with a good friend and client of mine and was introduced to a cool company that I wanted to tell ya'll about. It's called ViSalus Sciences. Here is a short description of the company:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">"Our Founders created ViSalusâ„¢ with a vision to combine passion for people with the principles of health and entrepreneurship. ViSalusâ„¢ is a community dedicated to making a positive impact on the </span><em style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><strong>life, health and prosperity </strong></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">of everyone we can reach. We do this by empowering and educating our Customers and Distributors to help bring our cutting edge health and wellness innovations to the world."</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Pretty cool, eh? Basically my friend gave me a intro kit that included a pamphlet, newsletter with lots of info on the company, and a free shake to try out. Here is more info on the 90 day challenge that this company is all about:</span></span><br />
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<div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"The ViSalus Sciences® <em>Body by Vi™ Challenge</em> is geared to help you reach your goals, no matter what they are. From simply losing a few pounds, to getting fit and toned, we have the tools, the products, and the community of supportive people to celebrate your success. The Body by Vi™ program is easy, fun, and guarantees results.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The <em>Body by Vi™ Challenge</em> is not another fad diet. The program is based on nutrition that <strong>helps you burn fat and keep lean muscle,</strong> boosts your metabolism and helps control hunger. The patented ingredients and formulas help you achieve your goals, on your terms with guaranteed results. Included in our program are nutrition guides, fitness tips and plans, and downloadable tracking tools."</span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Everyone's looking to improve their health or fitness in some way or another, right? So this morning I gave the shake a try!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Anyways, I'm considering joining this company and gettin the word out on this awesome product! Here is the address if you want to read more on it! http://emilytrader.myvi.net/</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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And his name is Martin! He and Shane have been having a ball!<br />
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We're doggy-sitting him while our friends are at home visiting their families :)<br />
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Sorry for the blurryness...they're so dern fast!<br />
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Well, I'm off to eat some oatmeal before meeting with my client and getting in my own workout after :)<br />
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Make this weekend awesome!<br />
Later...RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-86590129130425786982011-10-25T07:04:00.000-07:002011-10-25T07:04:56.661-07:00Sweet and SavoryGood morning! :)<br />
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Started today off with some good cardio that looked like this:<br />
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-30 minutes elliptical<br />
- 3 mile run with Shane on this beautiful and chilly morning<br />
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At the end of our run Shane saw Seth's car driving home from P.T. and practically ripped my arm off to go greet him. Goodness...but I'm glad he loves Seth so much :)<br />
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Anyways, came home, took a shower, and ate a really really awesome breakfast! Sweet and savory today!<br />
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The BEST bagel I've had in a long time: the Pumpkin Spice bagel from Thomas. oh.my.goodness.<br />
I topped it off with a nice amount of cream cheese and pumpkin spice. On the side was egg whites with spinach. Protein: check! Carbs: Check! Veggies: Check! Magnificent tasting: Check!<br />
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Today is a pretty easy day for me. Gotta get crackin on that goal list I made yesterday!<br />
Up first, buying Seth's plane ticket outta hear on December 18th! I will have already left with the movers (hopefully) so Seth is going to fly to Greensboro and meet me there. After that, we will be heading up North to DE and MD for Christmas! Looking forward to all of it :) Also, trying to prepare myself for the stress of moving, but thankfully we will be able to utilize the army movers which means I won't have to do much work in regards to boxing things and carrying heavy furniture. Win!<br />
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Oh and real quick, guess who went with me to Yoga Sculpt last night.... my awesome husband!<br />
He persisted at first but I convinced him to give it a try and ya know what... he said he really enjoyed it :)<br />
Double win for me!<br />
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Ok guys, as usual, I'm going to leave you with a pic of Shane as we wish you a happy Tuesday! Later Gators...<br />
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</tbody></table>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-67435550312354687552011-10-23T12:30:00.000-07:002011-10-23T12:30:05.508-07:00Review X2So today I have 2 reviews for you guys! Seth and I watched the movie/documentaries FOOD INC. and FOOD MATTERS this weekend. We both really enjoyed them so I figured I'd make a post about them in case any of you were interested in checking them out!<br />
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First up, FOOD INC.<br />
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Here is a summary from Netflix about the film:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Drawing on Eric Schlosser's </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Fast Food Nation</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"> and Michael Pollan's </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">The Omnivore's Dilemma</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">, director Robert Kenner's Oscar-nominated documentary explores the food industry's detrimental effects on our health and environment. Kenner spotlights the men and women who are working to reform an industry rife with monopolies, questionable interpretations of laws and subsidies, political ties and rising rates of </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">E. coli</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"> outbreaks.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">This sums up the movie pretty well. It showed what's really going behind the scenes of a few of the largest food and meat corporations in the world. They interviewed real farmers, real workers for these companies, and seemed to have an honest approach throughout the film. It didn't push vegetarianism or veganism at all, which I really liked. However, after learning some facts from this movie and deciding on my own, I will no longer be eating most meat. It also talked about the outbreak of E-coli and how harmful it is and will continue to be if we allow these companies to manufacture as they do. It's honest, factual, and important to be aware of these things so please check this film out!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Next up is FOOD MATTERS:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">With a staggering number of Americans suffering from obesity and other</span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"> food</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">-related maladies, this film takes a timely and hard-hitting look at how the</span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"> food</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"> we eat is helping or hurting our health, and what we can do to live (and eat) better. Nutritionists, naturopaths, scientists, doctors, medical journalists and more weigh in on everything from using</span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"> food</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"> as medicine to the value of organic</span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"> food</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"> and the safety of the</span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"> food</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"> we consume.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">This movie was very eye-opening to me! They had several doctors, scientists, and nutritionists weighing in on various subjects, the largest being how helpful (not harmful) vitamins are to the human body and the healing power of proper nutrition. It really honed in on the fact that America is really <b>all about making money. </b>Serious diseases like cancer have been proven to be healed by high doses of Vitamin C ( like 100,000 to 500,00 ML/day). However, it is <b>illegal </b>in the U.S. to use this therapy instead of Chemo. Why? Because of <b>money. </b>If word got out that proper nutrition and vitamins could heal many ailments and sicknesses, what would happen to the high cost medical industry? It wouldn't be as successful or make nearly as much money. The other thing, doctor's are not learning much about nutrition in med school. I don't know about you, but I've never been suggested by a doctor to up my Niacin intake to help with depression. Have you? </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Anyways, don't wanna preach to you guys or anything. This movie also had alot of insight in ridding your body of toxins, water intake, and lots more! Check it out if you have netflix :)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Anyways, off to walk Mr. Shane. The sun has finally peaked today! Later ;)</span></span></div>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-25523916359917797142011-10-21T05:40:00.000-07:002011-10-21T05:40:28.628-07:00Randomness and a Fall RecipeFirst things first, here was my breakfast today:<br />
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</tbody></table>and in a bit I'm gonna share a big honeycrisp with Seth. Gotta get in those healthy carbs!<br />
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Workout before breakfast was....<br />
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Treadmill- 1 minute walk warm-up<br />
- 1 1/2 minutes @ 6.0 speed<br />
- 1 minute @ 9.0 speed<br />
- continue with intervals for 20 minutes total<br />
- straight to walking hill climb at 5.0 for 2 minutes, then 10.0 for 2 minutes, lastly 15.0 for 2 minutes then slowly climbed back down at the same rate.<br />
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Whew! I was so so sweaty and out of breath with this workout... maybe the treadmill isn't so bad?....<br />
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After I cooled down and stretched my legs I did 20 minutes of supersets:<br />
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Superset 1: Lat pulldown and mid row pulls<br />
Superset 2: Shoulder press and pushups<br />
Finished with a high plank hold and some T-pushups<br />
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Altogether I did 40 "real" push-ups and with each superset I started with a moderate weight and increased the weight until I reached muscle failure. 3 sets for each superset. Not too shabby...<br />
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I wanted to focus more on back, chest, and shoulders today because my lower body has had enough with all of the plyometrics and countless squats and lunges I completes this week. Also, my abs are really sore from a core workout I did yesterday. Boy, it's been a while since my abs have been sore and it feels good!<br />
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So here are some random things I wanted to share today:<br />
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- I pulled a 3 inch long hair off of Seth's chest last night... what????<br />
- I hate shaving my legs... any other girls out there with me on this one??<br />
- We want Shane to be Shane Victorino ( Phillies player he was named after) for Halloween. Anyone know where to get a cheap shirt or jersey for a dog??<br />
- My sister Olivia passed her test with flying colors! Thanks for the prayers and well wishes!<br />
- My client cancelled this morning... ahh, the unpredictable work of a personal trainer...<br />
- We're going to see Paranormal 3 tonight with friends... spooky!<br />
- Speaking of movies... last night Seth officially became part of the Cathey family. He had never seen SCARY MOVIE 3 before! What???... don't know how he got away with marrying me without seeing our "family movie"<br />
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Ok, so that's enough randomness for now I guess! Now onto a very yummy Fall recipe...<br />
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I found the recipe from <a href="http://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/2010/09/25/baked-pasta-with-pumpkin-roasted-veggies-chicken/">this girl</a> while browsing for some dinner ideas. This is what it looked like after we demolished 2/3 of it last night:<br />
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Here is her original recipe:<br />
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<div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.571em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Baked Pasta with Pumpkin, Roasted Veggies, & Chicken</strong></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.571em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Ingredients:</em></div><ul style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: 'Droid Sans', 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 1.571em; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">8-10 oz. <a href="http://www.aldentepasta.com/carbanada/carbanada.html" style="color: #a3318c; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" target="_blank">Carba Nada</a> pasta (I eyeballed it…any pasta would be fine)</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 tbsp olive oil</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 large boneless & skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/2 small onion, chopped</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 cloves garlic, minced</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 cups roasted veggies (I used zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, & carrots)</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 cup frozen peas, thawed</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 1/2 cups marinara sauce</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2/3 cup canned pumpkin</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1-1 1/2 cups part skim mozzarella, freshly shredded</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/3 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 tsp dried basil</em></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Salt & pepper</em></li>
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</div><div>So give that recipe a try sometime soon! I promise you won't be disappointed :)</div><div><br />
</div><div>Now I leave you with this:</div><div><br />
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</div><div>He's been so bored this week, what with all the nasty rain. Off to take him out before it starts up again!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Happy weekend!</div>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-28191006364435371082011-10-20T05:49:00.000-07:002011-10-20T05:49:18.803-07:00Cinnamon Banana Oats and my Workout ScheduleGood morning :)<div><br />
</div><div>Another day, another monsoon... *sigh*</div><div><br />
</div><div>Rainy, wet, and chilly... bleh. But at least it's good weather for being productive!</div><div><br />
</div><div>So this morning I started the day off with some cozy oatmeal :)</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oats, banana slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon=tasty and filling</td></tr>
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</div><div>oh and can't forget these too:</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Everyday this week I've tried to start off the morning with a buttload of water first thing. I like it! Keeps me full and hydrated. Although my trips to the bathroom are much more frequent I think that it is worth the sacrifice ;)</div><div><br />
</div><div>In just a few, I'll be off to do 60minutes of steady state cardio at the ol community center gym.</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">didn't you know fly aways are in fashion?</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div>So here is what my workout schedule has been/is this week:</div><div><br />
</div><div>Monday- Cardio fit class at the gym- lots of plyometrics and some good strength training + 20 minutes intervals on the crosstrainer</div><div><br />
</div><div>Tuesday- 30 minutes steady state cardio on bike + 15 minutes elliptical + 2 mile walk with Shane</div><div><br />
</div><div>Wednesday- Cardio Pump class- full body workout working 5 minutes on each muscle group + 20 minutes intervals on crosstrainer</div><div><br />
</div><div>Thursday- I'll probably do 60 minutes steady state cardio on the elliptical + core training</div><div><br />
</div><div>Friday- Either workout DVD or some weights at the gym + 20 minutes intervals</div><div><br />
</div><div>Saturday- Possible 20-30 minutes cardio</div><div><br />
</div><div>Sunday- Off!</div><div><br />
</div><div>I like working out 5-6 days a week. As you can see, though, I haven't been running. Between the weather ( I hate the <strike>tread</strike>deathmill) and my legs still acting funny from last weeks 4 mile run... I figure they just need a break from the pounding.</div><div><br />
</div><div>So, off I go to get in some good cardio while hopefully watching somethin fun on tv. We don't have any cable so it's fun to catch up on a few shows :)</div><div><br />
</div><div>*please keep my beautiful sister Olivia in your prayers this morning. She has a very big exam to take this morning and could use the extra prayers! Thanks!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Have a great day!</div>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-56004599225153784992011-10-17T08:46:00.000-07:002011-10-17T08:46:13.909-07:00Waking up on the motivated side of the bedHello friends and happy Monday!<br />
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I'm a bit chipper today so I apologize if I come across annoying. ;)<br />
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Here are some pics from this cool rainbow we saw Saturday while taking Shane for a walk<br />
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Pretty sweet huh? The weather here the past few days has been pretty crazy with high winds, rain, and some ginormous, billowy clouds. I guess it's better than the inevitable snow that will arrive soon enough, right?<br />
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Anyways, so we had a great weekend. Movie night with some great peeps, church, lunch with friends, Target, and Bible study. Plus some good cuddling time with ma' man :)<br />
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This morning I woke up early but apparently landed on the right side of the bed. Had coffee, checked some things online, took Shane for a walk, had breakfast:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MMMmmm... egg whites, turkey bacon, a bit of cheese and spinach</td></tr>
</tbody></table>then headed off the work/ workout!<br />
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There was one other important thing I did this morning, which I highly recommend you give a try:<br />
<b>Wrote down a list of goals for the week</b>.<br />
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Some items on my list were things like:<br />
- drink around 100 ounces of water/day<br />
- no soda<br />
- complete 3 chapters of my continued education material<br />
- do at least one kind thing for someone else that you wouldn't normally do<br />
- be mindful of how I speak to Seth or anyone I come into contact with- be encouraging and uplifting!<br />
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These are just a few of the goals I wrote down. Having those goals set out and as a reminder for the rest of the week will help me to accomplish them and be a better, wife, friend, daughter and student! Give it a try sometime!<br />
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Anyways, I'm out to eat some lunch. Have a great Monday!RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-16318393072965978272011-10-15T05:47:00.000-07:002011-10-15T05:47:38.659-07:00Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr74xjdJdFbnvqNhFRbLwap27YfcOEOcE8PRzEh7YcgaGz1YPNdA15z9VSbcm1BD0DEmXd5PEcheImxM4zXWC1MdJoUK0I2KShpy9LZrhFMopjpA4OJpCHgRnCIfOGeS-WPcb7U5E9Cgk/s1600/IMG_1866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr74xjdJdFbnvqNhFRbLwap27YfcOEOcE8PRzEh7YcgaGz1YPNdA15z9VSbcm1BD0DEmXd5PEcheImxM4zXWC1MdJoUK0I2KShpy9LZrhFMopjpA4OJpCHgRnCIfOGeS-WPcb7U5E9Cgk/s320/IMG_1866.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Started off yesterday with Jillian Michaels kickin my rear into gear followed by a lovely 4 mile slow run with Shaney Shane on the Black River Trail. It was lovely.<br />
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So here are some updates for ya'll:<br />
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- Grandpa's procedure turned out very successful and he is getting stronger everyday, Praise God!<br />
- Seth is officially accepted into UNCG and we will be moving there in less than 2 months God-willing!<br />
- Today is Seth and I's 4 year dating/being together anniversary!<br />
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Here is what I woke up to today!<br />
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Gahhhh I have the sweetest dern husband! Roses, breakfast in bed, and a special poem... hehe :)<br />
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Anyways, time to get the rest of the day started, starting with a walk together!<br />
Have a great weekend!RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-39760871206755487832011-10-05T04:51:00.000-07:002011-10-05T04:51:04.203-07:00Lyrics update<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>"Your Love is Strong"</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Heavenly Father</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>You always amaze me</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Let your kingdom come</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>In my world and in my life</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>You give me the food I need</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>To live through the day</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>And forgive me as I forgive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>The people that wronged me</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Lead me far from temptation</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Deliver me from the evil one</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
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</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>I look out the window</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>The birds are composing</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Not a note is out of tune</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Or out of place</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>I look at the meadow</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>And stare at the flowers</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Better dressed than any girl</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>On her wedding day</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>So why do I worry?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Why do I freak out?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>God knows what I need</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>You know what I need</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Your love is</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Your love is</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Your love is strong</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
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</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>The kingdom of the heavens</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Is now advancing</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Invade my heart</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Invade this broken town</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>The kingdom of the heavens</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Is buried treasure</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Will you sell yourself</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>To buy the one you've found?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
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</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Two things you told me</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>That you are strong</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>And you love me</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Yes, you love me</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
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</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Our God in heaven</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Hallowed be</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Thy name above all names</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Your kingdom come</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Your will be done</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>On earth as it is in heaven</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Give us today our daily bread</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Forgive us wicked sinners</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Lead us far away from our vices</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>And deliver us from these prisons</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">So I promise this will be my last lyrics post for a while.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I found this song, along with many others, last night and Seth and I have been listening to them.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Seth and I had a great conversation last night via skype, (he's in Chicago for a funeral) with lots of smiles and laughter. It was lovely.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I know the sunshine is right over these dark clouds. I know our Heavenly Father loves us more than we can even comprehend. And I know that everything <b>will be okay.</b> </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Thankfully, He is stronger than us. Greater. All-knowing. Caring. Loving.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I will rest in those truths today.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">And I will also be participating in body pump and a long, Fall run with a friend this morning.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">If I haven't said it before, let me say it again: <b>Exercise is one of the best natural stress relievers there is. </b>Don't underestimate it's powers. Don't make excuses. It's necessary not only for having a healthy body, but a healthy mind as well. It gives you confidence, endorphins, and <b>you will never regret a workout. </b>Whether it's taking a walk, a fitness class, a bike ride... whatever it may be. Get out there and just do it! For yourself, your mind, your body.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545559; font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Okay, enough preaching. Later guys, have a nice n healthy Wednesday!</span></span><br />
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</span></span>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-67050450628645160972011-10-03T10:31:00.000-07:002011-10-03T10:31:00.440-07:00To sum it up...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>"Thrive"</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
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</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Been fighting things that I can't see</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Like voices coming from the inside of me</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Like doing things I find hard to believe in</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Am I myself or am I dreaming?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
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</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I've been awake for an hour or so</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Checking for a pulse but I just don't know</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Am I a man if I feel like a ghost?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>The stranger in the mirror is wearing my clothes</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
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</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>No, I'm not alright</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I know that I'm not right</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>A steering wheel doesn't mean you can drive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>A warm body doesn't mean I'm alive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
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</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>No, I'm not alright</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I know that I'm not right</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Feel like I travel but I never arrive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I wanna thrive not just survive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I come alive when I hear you singing</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>But lately I haven't been hearing a thing</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I get the feeling that I'm in between</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>A machine and a man who only looks like me</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I try and hide it and not let it show</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>But deep down inside me I just don't know</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Am I a man if I feel like a hoax?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>The stranger in the mirror's been wearing my clothes</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>No, I'm not alright</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I know that I'm not right</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>A steering wheel doesn't mean you can drive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>A warm body doesn't mean I'm alive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>No, I'm not alright</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I know that I'm not right</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Feel like I travel but I never arrive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I wanna thrive not just survive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I'm always close, but I'm never enough</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I'm always alive, but I'm never in love</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I get so down, but I won't give up</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I get so down, but I won't give up</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I get so down, but I won; t give up</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Been fighting things that I can't see</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Like voices coming from the inside of me, yeah</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Like doing things I find hard to believe in</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Am I myself or am I dreaming?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Am I myself or am I dreaming?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Am I myself or am I dreaming?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Thrive, thrive, thrive, yeaah, thrive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>No, I'm not alright</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I know that I'm not right</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>A steering wheel doesn't mean you can drive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>A warm body doesn't mean I'm alive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>No, I'm not alright</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I know that I'm not right</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Feel like I travel but I never arrive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I wanna thrive not just survive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I wanna thrive not just survive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Yeah yeah</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Feel like I travel but I never arrive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I wanna thrive not just survive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I wanna thrive not just survive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I wanna thrive not just survive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>Feels like I travel but I never arrive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b><br />
</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"><b>I wanna thrive not just survive</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">This song is on Switchfoot's latest album and Seth and I have been playing it often.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I don't mean for this post to be totally depressing or anything, but on the other hand, it's my blog and I'm being honest.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Please just pray for us if you think of it.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Thanks everyone,</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Em and Seth</span></span>RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387966378612955412.post-3069117144969589972011-09-26T07:51:00.000-07:002011-09-26T07:51:35.807-07:00Cape Vincent TripAfter church yesterday, Seth and I loaded Shane up in the back of our little hatchback and headed to Cape Vincent. Cape Vincent is a small, sleepy town on a lake about 35 miles from Drum. I didn't take any pictures of the houses, but I can assure you there were a few that made Seth and I jealous that we aren't retired yet.<br />
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Unfortunately, since it is such a small town, most stores and restaurants were closed. We decided to check out the lighthouse that I had heard was cool.<br />
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Things got kinda weird when we headed into the "fog tower" though. I'll let the pictures do the talking:<br />
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Yeahhhh... we didn't stay in there long. Had a few good laughs though.<br />
Unfortunately the actual lighthouse is not open to the public so that was a bummer.<br />
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No knowing exactly what else to do... we remembered we had passed a state park on the way in to town so we trucked it back there to see if there was anything fun to do.<br />
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It was closed for the season, but the gates weren't blocked off so we decided to check it out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shane having fun smelling the bird poo</td></tr>
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All in all, it was good to just get out and take a drive. This past weekend wasn't a stellar one in the Trader house so getting out and getting some good time in together was refreshing.<br />
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Before I take off, could you please pray for my sweet Grandpa. He is having some tests done today so that he can hopefully have surgery on his heart soon. He really needs to have this operation as soon as possible. Thanks so much...<br />
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Enjoy your Monday :)RunningWildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948092797698181120noreply@blogger.com2