I'm loving it

Mission accomplished once more! Not sure if I had written my goal of running 30 continuous minutes by the end of the summer on this blog, but it's been in the back of my mind for exactly eight weeks now (along with that never-ending to-do list)... Today, I can declare it's a done deal! Hooray for me!
The biggest surprise in all of this is just how much I'm loving it! I ran under thundering skies, during tornado watches, and, best of all, under blissful sunshine, my personal favorite! I am feeling sooooo good physically, and that, is something I hadn't felt for quite some time.
I have also been trying to eat vegan meals here and there and I've realized that nutrition=energy. Running after eating sugary cereal and chocolate spread for breakfast is much more difficult (painful) than after eating fresh fruit and whole grains for breakfast.
My newest try from http://ohsheglows.com/ is her Creamy Avocado Pasta. Delicious... and it pairs beautifully with a glass of wine... divine for date night on the patio!
I have been nicknamed Psycho Mom by my husband and kids, which, strangely enough I take as a compliment. They think I'm crazy for running in bad weather, early in the morning, or while vacationing at a campground... I have another name for it, determination!
I really feel I am setting an example for the girls... while doing something for myself!

First vegan success

Remember my first attempt with a vegan recipe last week? It was a total success! Yum, yum, yum. I made five no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies and every single family member liked them. Hubby, who gave me a really strange look when I told him I tried a vegan recipe, ended up eating the last one! Wow! So I will be scrolling around Angela's blog in search of a new recipe to try this week! Healthy and delicious...love it!!!!!!!

Another promise

Okay, so now that I am almost myself, I am in a treat myself right kind of mood. What I mean is that I want to be as healthy and strong as can be, physically and mentally.
Anyone who knows me can tell you that I am a Diet Cola girl. Nothing extreme... but unfortunately a definite regular. I have tried to quit cold turkey and it's just not going to happen. I have never touched a joint or even a cigarette in my life but I do love my cola! Cutting it out of my life entirely just doesn't seem feasible at this time but, I am willing to commit to at least reducing my intake... small steps right? I guess the fact that I am ashamed the girls know my favorite drink is cola might be motivation enough... after all, how much longer can I prevent them from drinking it if I myself am downing a glass at every meal (except breakfast of course, come on, I am not that addicted to the stuff!)
Beyond limiting cola, I would like to try vegan recipes, at least one per week. Another small promise/goal/resolution... whatever you want to call it.
I have no idea how I found Angela's blog entitled Oh she glows (See my blog list)...but she is one inspiring gal! I shall select one of her recipes per week, and for starters, I found No-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies which supposedly make chocolate cravings vanish while being good for you... Oh how I hope these fulfill their promise!!! I'll let you know!