I went for a walk/jog with the boys and this time i brought my old Sony “Walkman” CD player. Some how listening to fun upbeat relaxing music helps me breath better and run longer. I loved it. Some how my “hold” button wasn’t working and i changed the play mode to “1″ which i soon found out means…play one song then turn off. It was big and bulky and a bit hard to juggle with the double jogging stroller, but still the greatest jog i’ve had with the boyz=).

Music Fate: It turns out the Hubby and I are due for new cell phones. We managed to get two music playing phones with stereo ear pieces for $12 (that price included shipping). Sweet!!! Now i can easily listen to music when i jog.

I usually jog 1/3 of of a mile on and off and walk the rest. This time i jogged over half a mile. My hip was killing me (probably due to no cartilage in the knee making the impact on the hip a little more rough). Easy solution. Stretching, glucosamine and biking regularly will loosen up those two joints and make it easier. I’ll keep working on it, and if all else fails I’ll get a bike to hook up to my stroller. Either way I’m going to have fun and stay active. I love the way it feels.

I love the outdoors. On the trail by my house I can see for miles. Don’t worry I’m not going to break out into song “the hills are alive…”, it’s more of a “This day is gona to be incredible…” song going thru my mind. Haaaa…breath in that fresh air….hummmm breath out. Now we’re talkin’

The Give-Away

Zero people entered the comp, so SupplementPricing will just have to get their buz going another way, or try again sometime =)

Hope you all have a great weekend, and even if it’s raining get outside for a while and enjoy it
(just not with any metal umbrellas, or on the top of a hill singing =) Happy Friday!

The Update
-Hubby Graduated
-Hubby had job problems
-I packed and put home on the market
-Hubby got new job
-Yea! We’re no longer moving
-His new job re-located to only 5min away

Currently in no hurry to unpack. Feeling very blessed to not have to move, that Hubby has a job, and one that’s so close to home. Even when times get tough I’m finding that if I have a little faith, help/pray/give to others, everything works out. Don’t get me wrong good things are rarely just handed to me.

“Faith with out works is dead.”

Call it Fate, Karma, God, Buddha, or the Cosmos. First I’ve got to believe it can happen. Then I’ve got to act on that belief and do something.  Either way it’s got to be hard for Buddha to bless my path, God to guide me, my stars to all line up, or Karma to come my way if I’m not moving forward. This totally applies to my health and fitness.

“First believe then achieve.”

A little heavy but Oh So True.  Many studies are finding that most fitness/health/weight loss problems start with an individuals mentality.  The way I perceive myself, stigmas I believe to be true in regards to health.  It’s time for a mental overall.

The Give-Away
Speaking of karma =) I seem to keep winning prizes online. Now it’s my turn to give something away. I’m giving away Dymatize Elite Whey Protein Powder (2lb containers) in the flavor of your choice.

• Gourmet Vanilla*
• Rich Chocolate*
• Berry Blast*
• Butter Cream Toffee
• Smooth Banana
• Chocolate Mint**
• Cafe Mocha
• Pina Colada*
• Orange Dreamsicle
• Green Apple

*Tried and love, **Still my all time favorite

SupplementPricing needs to get their buzz going, and i want to give away some of my favorite protein powder. This works great for both of us.

How To Enter:
1-Put the below HTML in a post on your site.
2-Write a quick comment at the end of this post the day you post the link letting me know you’ve entered the contest. Something as simple as “Count me in” will work, or feel free to explain how a 2lb container of protein power will change your life…LOL…if you’re bored.
(There is only one entry per person. The prize can only be shipped to the US…including HI and AK)

HTML For Give-Away:

I entered the <a title=”SupplementPricing.com Whey Protein Giveaway” href=”http://www.supplementpricing.com/whey-protein/” target=”_blank”>SupplementPricing.com Whey Protein Giveaway</a> at <a href=”http://fitnesssurfer.com/something/give-away-photos-and-more” target=”_blank”>FitnessSurfer.com</a>.

It will look like this:

I entered the SupplementPricing.com Whey Protein Giveaway at FitnessSurfer.com.

So, cross your fingers, say a prayer, wish on a falling star, do some good, and…oh yea =) enter the contest, and you may just win =)

Good Luck!

-FS

Winner will be announce on Friday June 26th before 5pm.

I’ve been running around the house like a chicken with her head cut off, except the head is attached and going a million miles an hour.

“Work Hard, Play Hard”

Time to go play.  I’ve decided to make it a monthly or bi-monthly habit to get out of town on the weekend and go play with my best friend from college.  We are both the most low maintenance non-drama girls around and get along even when everything is going wrong.  We’ve been there for each other when we’ve both needed it the most.  We’ve also gone years without talking and finally found each other again and picked up right where we left off.  She’s really my sister of choice and I’m so lucky to have her as a friend.

Possible activities on the agenda…Swimming, Health Food Store Shopping (we usually clean them out when we go there), gym, late night chatting, making custom jewelry, painting, drawing, service project, hitting the local farmers market, talking, and researching her biz idea.

Either every time i spend time with here i feel like a better person.  We both amplify and edify the best in each other.  It’s one of the healthiest, uplifting relationships, and the one I’m truly blessed to have.

I’m learning that life is short…at least when your not making the most out of very moment, and every relationship.  Leave the past in the past and slow down and enjoy life.  Enjoy being you, enjoy laughing at the funny things, even if your the only one who finds them funny (my mind wanders and i have a strange sense of humor).  Don’t be afraid to true to yourself, your personality, your values, your talents, and walk tall.

Wow, that’s a heavy pep talk i just gave myself.  Definitely optimistic today.  I guess my spark for life is back, and can’t help but share.

Thanks fitness bloggers for all your inspiring posts, and sharing your experiences with me.

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

-FS