Yes, I'm still here!

 I'm still here and life is still happening!  I just haven't been blogging.  I've been snapping pics, but haven't made it back to the blog.  That's ok, though, I'm not giving up!

As you can see, I found some great pics at the local produce stand. 

One of the best parts of the summer is all of the fresh produce, yum!

 We stopped by here after our run yesterday and picked up a few things.  This is where we do much of our grocery shopping these days because we are in the middle of a huge overhaul at our house.  We are taking our eating habits to the next level!  Mostly fruits and vegetables for us from now on.  I hope.

It all started a good while back when my daughter's pediatrician recommended I read Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman.  It is quite an eye opener as far as nutrition and health go.  I have been eating less meat and more fruits and vegetables, but now Mark has read it and is on the bandwagon as well.

I'm not sure how this is going to work, exactly, as we are in the beginning phases.  I'm still in the steep part of the learning curve and feel very challenged and a bit frustrated by it.  It's really quite simple, it's just so different.  It takes more thought, planning and trips to the store.  I'm sure I'll figure it out and will update you on our progress.

Looking forward to a healthier future!

Blooper Queen

Somebody hand me a tiara!  I am about to be crowned the blooper queen! 

Mark and I are in our studio recording video today and I just don't know how one's mind can go blank so quickly and completely.  I mean, within seconds, there's just nothing there.  Nothing at all.  All of a sudden, I don't know my name, let alone anything about this thing called Marathon Makeover!  It's crazy!

I told Mark that I am much better LIVE!  Every week we do a show for our participants and it generally goes well.  I don't forget who I am, why I'm here or what I'm going to say - at least not as much or as thoroughly...

Because of this experience today, my view from my chair, must be my pic of the day.  We did get through it and now have videos for interested potential team leaders.  We will once Mark gets them edited, that is.  :-)  I'm quite happy that editing does not yet fall under my job description and I'm extremely grateful that he is so good at it.

Sitting in front of a camera and talking to people who are really there - at least not yet, trying to communicate a specific message can be difficult, but it can be done and I can do it!

National Running Day!

This morning, I started the day by running with 2 of my buds.  It just so happens to be National Running Day, so I'll say we celebrated with a run, although this is our regular running day.  Any excuse to celebrate, right?

More importantly, though, today is a reminder of one of the reasons why we can just get out there and run without many worries.  On this day, many years ago our troops landed on the beaches of Normandy.  Many people have given their lives over the years to protect and ensure our freedom.  For that, I am extremely grateful.  The price is high and many have and continue to pay it.  May we never, ever forget that.

On a lighter note, I will include a picture of the "wildlife" spotted today on our run.  If you follow my blog, you know that we love to stop and take note of the "wildlife" we see along the way.  Now, you are probably wondering how on earth I spotted this little guy, I mean, I am out there RUNNING, right?  Well, we were taking a walk break and spotted a very long worm - in my estimation, probably about 6 or 7 inches long.  That didn't prove to be a very interesting picture.  However, beside him was this cool looking snail.  That's more like it.

Not much else going on today, or too much to get into, so I'll close for now.

Until next time, get out there and move!