Time to get back on track

Well, I thought I was going to blog more while on Christmas break from school.  We traveled to the mountains of NC for the week of Christmas and we did not have internet connectivity.  It was actually amazing.  We would like to live in the mountains some day.  Not necessarily in NC b/c it doesn't snow enough, but somewhere in the mountains.  Anyway, so this post is a 'get back on track' post.  For you, me, and everyone. 

I ate a lot A LOT of Christmas cookies.  We ate tons of unauthorized, sugary, non-clean foods.  That is okay.  It was all so good.  I worked out 3 times while in NC and no lifting (sad face).  I had (and still have) a lot of work to do, but I'm getting back on track. 

I don't really set New Year resolutions.  Rather I would like to just better myself from my month long slip up of with minimal physical activity and bad eating starting before finals and lasting through Christmas.  So we are back to clean eating and now that I'm home I'm able to work out.  I'm still off of school so I'm able to work out as freely as I please and even get in a couple two a days.

About a year ago, I declared myself a non-runner.  I have been, what I consider, a runner since high school.  I opted for the change to weights b/c I was never able to achieve the physique I wanted with running.  All of our goals our different.  I've really enjoyed this change.  For 2013, I don't intend to become a runner again, but I do want to have some goals.  Like I want to run a half marathon.  I haven't ran more than 10 miles since probably 2008.  I'd not only like to run a half marathon but run every mile in sub-8's.  That's my goal.  I would like you to set goals too.  Maybe it's to run a 5K (the entire way through, doesn't matter how slow or fast).  Maybe it's simply to join a gym and get started with any form of physical activity.  But please PLEASE do something. 

If you don't know where to start, ask me.  Or start here:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer.html.  This is the program I used when I changed from being a runner to lifting weights.  I like this program b/c 1) anyone can do it 2) it's dumby proof...it has every day spelled out for you.  Lifting weights helps you burn fat like nobodies' business.  So if you are in a rut with cardio cardio cardio and not getting the results you want, try this.  :)  It will not disappoint. 

I love leg day.

Yes it's supposed to hurt. (tank: Firedaughter Clothing on etsy; bra: BodyRock Sport)

Super Christmas gifts I'm so excited about.  Smartwool...best socks ever.  Clarisonic Mia-not fitness related, but I love it and can't wait for clearer skin! Garmin running watch (as if the Chase family didn't have enough of these, we have 5!)