Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Well, Here I Am!!


There I am! Highlights and all! It's not the very best picture ever but it works to show you what my final "gift" looks like.

I love it. I REALLY do. I look in the mirror now and I see the brightness of my youth and the little touch of gray at the top of the part on my hair to indicate there might be a bit of wisdom contained in my newly colored hair. I actually like that the gal who does my hair, KJ  Russel (let me know if you want her number), left the gray in. She knows I prefer a more "natural" look after doing my hair for over 6 years. 

This week I started my strength training routine again as well as consistent cardio (run, bike, swim) to keep me in shape for the triathlons I plan to do next year. Yes, I plan on doing more than one! 
My Monday workout was 10 min on the bike, working hard to get a good "warm-up" before my strength training exercises (about 30 min) and then another 15 minutes on the treadmill, working on increasing my speed on my running. I did intervals, fast walking, running my regular speed and then picking up speed for a few minutes. It was a great workout! I told the Lord that if He would help me keep the kids healthy, I would keep up the hard work. 

Also, for my goals for the week, in case you are curious, I will be IN BED by 10pm, drink my water, and continue to eat as "clean" as possible. I thank you for your prayers if you feel led. Blessings!

5 comments:

  1. What a beautiful 3 boy mamma, 1 man wife and lovely, godly woman!
    I praise God for you and your heart after Him. You are a blessing. Your words and thoughts are an encouragement and joy. Thank you.
    I love who you are.
    Mom

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  2. You look awesome! What a great gift from a very thoughtful man. Happy Thanksgiving, Jennifer.

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  3. I agree... wonderful look. Good for you getting back into the rough stuff of cardio and strength training this holiday season!

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  4. So, with "clean eating" can you eat sugar free products? Keeping up strength training this season?

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  5. Gretchen G - I don't include sugar free products in any of my eating. I'd rather eat a little REAL sugar and enjoy the taste etc. then substitute any day!

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