Memorial Day

Today was kind of a weird day for us. Hubby was rather melancholy. Thoughts of friends he lost in Iraq were heavy on his mind today, and mine as well. I just let him tell me stories of the brothers who were killed in action. Therapeutic for him, special for me to hear of these brave men.

I always feel guilty on Memorial Day. Guilt over not thinking of, paying tribute to, or remembering the men/women who served, sacrificed, lost lives. Makes me sad, but proud to have done my "serving", if you will.

Today we took the kiddos to Living Treasures Animal Park. It's like a Petting Zoo in disney. Great animals, well maintained and not crowded! :)

Addison LOVED it! She especially loved the snakes (eew), and the turtles and the peacock which Sara was imitating. Great time and so glad we drove the hour to get there.

I was not going to run today (slacker), but decided to when my husband said to me (as I was eating a WW dark chocolate and raspberry bar-only 2 points), "aren't you supposed to be on a diet"? Yea, butt-head, I AM on a diet. Motivation enough to get me into my brand new Asics Nimbus and on that track. I strapped on the iPhone (the C25K app), some Lady Gaga, put my paws in the air and hoofed my arse up to the track at Carlynton High. 1.7 miles in 90 degree heat (no lie). Only me, only I would decide to do my run at 6:30 at the hottest part of the day. After a 5 min warm up, I alternate 60 second run, 90 second walk, for 20 min, then a 5 min cool down. That's the first week's schedule and next week will up the run to 90 seconds, 2:00 walk...

Ate:

2 egg whites scrambled with white cheddar and asparagus on 1 slice of eziekiel 4:9 sprouted grain bread

L: 1 Morningstar Farms grillers (veggie burger) sans bun with 1 oz white cheddar
1/2 c pasta salad (homemade: penne, balsamic vin, safflower oil, asparagus spears, cukes, onion, celery, lemon juice)

snack: WW dark chocolate and raspberry frozen bar (guess I'm a fatty , lol)

I know I should eat some dinner right now, but I'm still nauseous from the run, I will prob make a salad from the lettuce and veggies from our garden.

thanks for reading my boring so-called life LOL

day off tomorrow from running, but will do Yoga on Wii Fit Plus. NEED to stretch and relax.

H