Body:
Friday was my “do or die” day for the City of Oaks Half Marathon November 1st ( yes that is in 1 week!!!!) . I set out on a mission to run 10 miles- if all went well- systems were a go for the half. If I had any pain- I would re-think the race.. I am thrilled to report ALL SYSTEMS ARE A “GO” !!!
Distance ~ 10.5 miles ( I ran a distinctive 10 but there were some back and forth mileage to and from my car etc.)
Polar Says:
I paid my registration fee for the Half Marathon November 1st !!! I will be sticking to yoga , biking, and ellipticizing this week… getting in maybe one or two short runs to loosen up…
Mind:
I have an exam Tuesday in Food Service and we have a lab quiz and start our Off Site Rotation Thursday! I have been studying this weekend and working. Busy as always. I did catch up on many blogs- check out the happenings below.
Soul:
I feel like I have been “dealing” with everything, getting frustrated over things that happened in the past, unintentionally stressing out, trying to figure out what decisions will be best for my future.
” You are too concerned about what was and what will be. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today…Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present. “
Isn’t that just so true!? Anyone want to guess at where that came from?
Today.. I wanted to let go of the past and not think about what will be…. so after spending 6 months growing out my hair…. 
I let it all go and got it chopped. It feels really nice.
Blogosphere Happenings:
Mimi, Damn that Freshmen 15, realized “There are so many things I’d like to say that I LOVE. But I think, to fully love the world around us, first we have to love ourselves. And that means taking care of ourselves, in body, mind, and spirit. ” – I couldn’t agree more which is why I format my blog the way I do!
Ashley over at Daily Goods is up for a Good Mood Gig- She is a fantastic person for this gig because she is always positive in her outlook and definitely has that “it” factor that draws you in.. Vote for her here: http://www.sam-e.com/job/profile/758
More to Life than Food posted this photo that made me literally laugh out loud:
Amanda at Run to the Finish is having a giveaway for gluten free cookies! I recently had an “Ah Ha” moment assessing a case study in Medical Nutrition Therapy class. A teenager was having fatigue, weight gain, digestive issues including acid reflux on a typical diet ( filled with gluten) but symptoms subsided when back to a diet of meat, fruits, vegetables and legumes…”Ah Ha” In 2007, I spent that year taking Nexium for acid-reflux symptoms (at age 25) and assumed it was from stress, I had gained about 12 lbs, again thinking it was stress, and the weight didn’t budge despite that I was running 5-10 miles every few days and working as a fitness instructor for kids every day! I remembered that when I lived with my brother I ate mostly fruits, vegetables, meat, yogurt, eggs, nuts and oatmeal …. no gluten… I also weighed about 15 pounds less but ate the same amount of calories as I was while on Nexium. Ding ding ding- my whole life I always thought I hated bread, pasta, and cereal because they made me feel sick. I just never put it together that it could be the gluten!!!
Another really inspirational reader vying for this job is Steve from Log My Loss, you can vote for him here http://www.sam-e.com/job/profile/75
Sagan at Living Healthy In the Real World is back from the POM Wonderful Harvest Tour- check out her recap by clicking here
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so many inspirational posts! thanks for sharing!
don’t stress out to much about what to do… just let it go. sometimes you’ll find a easier way to know the answer
Good luck next weekend! That is very exciting. I recently decided that I am going to do a half and I am thrilled. Your hair looks adorable. Thanks for all the awesome links.
I think that quote is from Eleanor Roosevelt
I love it, too. So true.
Another one I like:
“The bravest thing you can do when you are not brave is to profess courage and act accordingly.”
–Corra Harris
That quote always helps me feel better when I am going through a lot–reminds me that if you have the right attitude, things will work out in the end
Thinking of you!
First of all, congrats on the 10 mile run. That just seems so far away from where I am right now. Of course, I don’t really have a goal to run 10 miles (or a half marathon), but a 5k would be nice.
Second, thanks for the link on the Sam-E Good Mood Gig.
Last, but not least, your hair looks great!
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Way to go on the long run. Love your hair–so cute!
youre going to ROCK THIS RUNNNNNNNN
youre amazing and i loveeeeeeeeeeeeee! im sending you the biggest virtual hug right now it should be hard to breathe. it’s a doozy 
Awesome run! I want to start training for a sprint tri in the future. And I love your hair! I’m always too afraid to cut mine. such a great and true quote, I spend so much time worried about things and forget those moments that are right in front of me. I also believe that we have to be truly happy before others, not in a selfish way but for our well-being
I also wanted to ask you about those studies on coconut water you found.
Hang in there *hugs*