My First 5K

Saturday I ran my first 5K ever.  It was the Salt Lake City "Law Day" run that raises money for legal aid.  It was up at the University of Utah campus, therefore, there were lots of hills.  I finished the race in 36 minutes.  I felt so accomplished and proud that I had completed that goal.  I am looking forward to the 10K we are running in 2 weeks!

My New Life

Be Grateful

I think I've been feeling a little sorry for myself lately.  I sometimes hate running and I hate that I continue to struggle every morning.  Last night my husband prepared a wonderful family home evening.  It was about being grateful and how we need to express it everyday.  He gave all the kids gratitude journals and asked them to write down 5 things they are thankful for everyday.  He talked about how that will help us to be more grateful and mindful of all of our blessings.  He showed us a mormon message youtube video about a women named Stephanie Neilsen.  She was burned on over 80% of her body.  She bloggs every day about the trials she goes through and how grateful she is for these trials.  It is beautiful!  It has made me thankful that I have a body that can run.  It has inspired me beyond anything I can imagine.  I am better from her inspiring words.  I can go on!  I can do this!
Check out the youtube video.  It is called My New Life

LOTS OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES!!!!

Okay so last week Rosie challenged us to double the amount of servings of fruits and vegetables we eat from 5 to 10.  I told her this morning how hard that has been for me.  My stomach is in knots and I feel like I'm starving!  It was funny when I told her because she had only challenged us for that day, I thought it was permanent!  I am deciding today to only have 4 servings, I really need to fix my digestive track.  Who would have thought too many fruits and veggies could be that harsh on you.