{ School! }

Hey friends!

AHHHH!! I (Karen) have started school again for the first time in years! I am still working full time and it's very hard to keep up with the diet, but I am doing decently well so far. The only thing I am struggling with is snacks during school hours. I don't have a place to keep things cool, and I can't take food or drinks into my classes, so anything I bring has to be able to sit in the car until I get a break, or I buy it from the vending machine which I am trying super hard not to do! I am in class for 6 hours with just a few minutes of a break! Any ideas on some healthy filling snacks I can bring that do not require refrigeration are more than welcome! Please keep positive thoughts for me starting this very exciting venture in my life!


And a little late, but here is our official weigh-in photo from September 1st, 2013.

<3,
Karen

{splendid september}

Greetings friends,

How was Labor Day weekend for you? I hope you were able to relax, let loose, and eat good food.  I was able to enjoy the company of some sweet sister-like friends that I've known since we were all toddlers. We went swimming, painted our nails, and grabbed a glass of wine and a turkey burger at a local eatery. The day ended in a perfect sunset.

On the fitness front, Karen & I have started training for our couch to 10k program (C10k) and are very excited to be working out full time again!

 The program is a walking/running interval program and we use the iPhone app called "Run 10k" for anyone interested.

I have created a "fitness calendar" for myself for the month of September to make sure I am moving my body every day (with the exception of my rest days.)

So far it's working out well and I've completed my first week of the program and I couldn't feel better. 

I've been struggling with weight gain (not muscle related-- stomach bloating) even with my new changes, so I'm hoping as I continue my routine things will start going better!

All in all, things are falling into place and it was a wonderful weekend with great choices, amazing friends, and a refreshing start to a new month!

<3

Meg