Entries from January 2009

January 31, 2009

Time is running out for Run DMT’s Runner Girl Giveaway!

Today is the last day to enter Run DMT’s Runner Girl Giveaway.  Click on the button below for your chance to win.
 

January 30, 2009

Say it Forward: Carnival of Loyal Commenters

Five Minutes for Mom kicked off a Carnival of Loyal Commenters last Friday.  The gist of this “Say it Forward Program” is to spotlight readers who faithfully leave comments.  
 
Once I learned there would be no clowns at this carnival, I decided to join in the fun, although I was a little disappointed to learn that there [...]

January 29, 2009

Kickin’ It

Time to put your best foot forward for this week’s Five Minutes for Fitness. 
 
Kickboxing is one of my favorite cross-training work-outs.  It’s is a great core work-out that forces you to use your entire body. 
 
With each jab and kick, you tone and strengthen your abs and hips.  Punches mixed with squats and lunges work your quads [...]

January 28, 2009

Wordless Wednesday: D.E.A.R.

I’m a bit behind in my blogging and still need to post my pics from our North Carolina trip in December.  While I get my act together work on a post about our trip,  I thought I would share one of my favorite pics from the trip.  I call this Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.). [...]

January 27, 2009

Many a Manatee

On Sunday afternoon, my family and I took a one-tank trip down to the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. 
 
The Manatee Viewing Center is a manatee sanctuary sponsored by TECO (Tampa Electric Company).  The Big Bend Power Station empties warm water into an adjacent canal, which attracts thousands of manatees during the winter months.
 
Since [...]

January 26, 2009

Goofy for Gasparilla

Trying to get back into a regular running routine, I went for a 6 mile run Saturday afternoon.  The weather has returned to its usual warm winter days with highs in the low 70s.  Gorgeous days for outdoor activities, except for an afternoon run.
 
About mile 2, I thought I was going to die.  I became [...]

January 24, 2009

Run DMT is Phat and FABULOUS!

While sulking about my fat and not so fit physique, Lindsay from Chasing the Kenyans passed along this cute little bloggie button to me.  
 

 
So, who cares what some stupid body fat scale says?  Lindsay thinks I’m fabulous!  Thanks for cheering me up, Lindsay!
 
Upon recieiving this award, I am asked to list my five [...]

January 24, 2009

Looking Fine in ‘09

Moms on the Go began its Third Annual Weight Loss Challenge (WLC) again today, but it has been renamed to “Makin’ My Body Fine in 2009 Health Living Challenge.
 
I decided to participate in the challenge not to lose weight but to increase my muscle mass. And what better way to stay motivated than to [...]

January 22, 2009

Get Ready to Wiggle!

A few months back, my family and I received free tickets to The Wiggles concert.  Although The Wiggles just aren’t the same since Greg (Yellow Wiggle) left the group, the concert is still a fun time for all.
 
With all the wiggling, twisting, shaking and other silly dance steps that The Wiggles are known for, it [...]

January 21, 2009

Stuffing My Face With Snickerdoodles

It been too cold to run outside.  So, I thought I share what my fat lazy ass this wanna be Hungry Housewife has been up to instead of running.  
 

 
See, I had this potluck recipe swap playdate this morning and since Christmas, I’ve been trying to perfect the PERFECT snickerdoodle.  And like, I said it’s been [...]