Friday Fave!

If there is anything that gets me as excited as my fitness journey, Its saving money. One of my favorite places to earn free money is Swagbucks. Its a search engine that you use like Google or Bing, but you can earn swagbucks which can be redeemed for rewards.  What are the rewards you ask?  Well, they have lots of options. I typically redeem for gift cards (Barnes and Noble, iTunes, Starbucks, etc.) or paypal money.  I'll be honest, if you only earn rewards through searching, it will take a long time for your bucks to add up to much, but they offer other ways to earn as well.  My favorite way to earn is by participating in their paid surveys.  I typically earn between 50-100 swagbucks per day (Most $10 gift cards are around 1,000 swagbucks. Paypal payouts start at $25 for 2,500 points.). It may not sound like much, but I say free money is free money!  Go check them out!

Transparency and Accountability

This is a discouraging week.  I weighed in yesterday up another 2.4 pounds.  I've gained 5 pounds since Spring Break.  I'll be completely honest and tell you, its because I'm completely off track with my eating.  Over Spring Break, I ate at old favorites in my hometown which were not the healthiest.  I grazed when the kids snacked.  Coming back, I fell prey to Easter candy, then we had my son's birthday last week.  I've given in to more temptation in the past few weeks than in the past year. Even though, I know all the little things add up, I've allowed myself to nibble while cooking and munch on whatever the kids are snacking on.  No more!  I know deep down, its not worth it, and I'm getting back on track starting today.  No more beating myself up for the bad choices. Its time just to pick up and start making good ones again.  No one ever said this journey would be without bumps in the road, but I'm not giving in, and if you're struggling don't you dare give in either!  You aren't alone.  Every day is a new beginning.  Make today count!

Sunday Wrap Up

Still struggling to get back on track.  We had a sleepover for my son's birthday on Friday, and Birthday dinner on Saturday.  I've had too much junk food for sure.  Probably going to be looking at a gain again this week.  I've got to get my discipline back.  My running mojo also seems to have taken a leave of absence, and I've really been struggling lately.  Still not giving up!

Monday- Ran 4 miles
Tuesday- Ran 5 miles
Wednesday - Rested
Thursday - Ran 2 miles (with my youngest son)
Friday- Ran 5.25 miles (fell short of the 6 miles I had scheduled)
Saturday - Rest