Orange County Wedding Photography, Los Angeles Wedding Photographer Greg Bumatay: The Ruiz Family Portraits in Fullerton, CA

Orange County Wedding Photography, Los Angeles Wedding Photographer Greg Bumatay: The Ruiz Family Portraits in Fullerton, CA

Where have I been??!!

So its been awhile since I last blogged and so much has happen for starters, I just completed my first 5K (3.10 miles) marathon about two weekends ago. I completed it in 33:46 minutes. I believe I was running 10:52 per mile if you wanted the breakdown. I have finally realized I have a passion for running and believe it or not I actually really enjoy it. Weird I know!!  Who likes to run !! But the more distant I ran the better I felt about myself. I feel a sense of accomplishment. So my next agenda is to run the Brea 8K in Feb 2009.

Here I am about to cross the finish line during the Long Beach 5K.... Based on my look can I use a glass of water or what??

So here is the downside to it, after running vigerously i have developed what is called Plantar Fasciitis pronounced ( Plan-tar Fashee-eye-tiss ).  Well I haven't been medically diagnosed with it, more of a self diagnosis based on the symptoms I have have.  It's basically a ligament located on the bottom of your foot and is attached to the heal and extends to the ball of the foot where small tears cause the ligament to become flamed then developing sharp, aching pains in the foot.  So for the past week I haven't been running as much so that I can have my foot heal a bit.  But I am happy to say at least today I was able to run 1.5 miles with no problem but of course after that the pain started so I had to stop.

So thats been my excitement for the past few weeks, besides the normal quality time with family and friends.

Bumatay Studio - Family Pictures

Our new family pictures.  Greg Bumatay did an amazing job!!  Thanks so much Greg.

The curse of CRUMBS cupcake

URGGGHH!! OK So my sister brings home 3 crumbs cupcake and I couldn't resist and I had to eat one!! OMG!!! After I ate it my stomach didn't feel to good. But I have to admit it was delicious!!

So now ask me how do I feel. LIKE CRAP!!! Shouldn't have eaten it!! I guess we are all entitled to one cheat day right??!!! Well that will be my first and last!!! Good thing I went to the gym today. So that means double time tomorrow!

So this is aftermath once me, the hubby and the sibling finished!

Yippeee Skippy!!!

So tomorrow will be the official day of completing my first week of Phase 1. Normally you should do Phase 1 for two weeks. But I plan to do three. So two more weeks to go!!!

But here comes the good news after vigorous running and working out I weighed in today and I lost 6 pounds!!! WOW!! I was amazed I didnt think I lost that much. I thought maybe a pound or two. So now I am motivated then ever!!!!

Thanks to Vanessa I did a 5 mile run along w/ super tiring turbo kickboxing class this weekend. And even thinking of doing the Run Forrest Run 5K run in Long Beach next month with her!! Thanks for being such a motivator and inspiration!!!

Day 4 South Beach

So i have been doing really well for the past 3 days but today I broke and cheated!!!! I had me a piece of a cheese danish!! Dang it !!! It was soo good at the time but after I consumed it I felt so bad!

Ohh well that was my one piece of pleasure!! Off to the gym to try to offset it !!! I guess that is the only way I can justify it.

Day 1 on South Beach Phase 1.... and I am EFFING HUNGRY!!!

Oh my goodness I am so effing hungry!!! Today is my first day of South Beach and I was doing really well up until now. I just realized how effing hungry I am!! I am craving for sweets to top it off!!

What I would do for one of these......

Besides my frantic rage for food. Since phase 1 menu only consist of protein and veggies with NO CARBS OR SWEETS!! I think I am doing pretty well. For breakfast I had 2 hard boiled eggs, a little piece of steak with a handful of pistachios, and a salad with shrimp for lunch with no dressing!! For dinner I made ground beef stuffed bell peppers w/ reduced fat cheese on it. I have to admit I might be hungry cause I haven't eaten dinner yet and really don't want to since its already late in the evening. I also did 30 minutes of cardio and lifted weights for 45 minutes at the gym. I really hope this will all pay off and I don't have the urge to break!!

Until then I can just dream of cupcakes and cookies!!!!