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Happy New Year!



Today I woke with an achey back.  Not exactly sure why, but decided against the virtual 5K opting for a walk instead.  In nearly an hour I walked 3.5 miles and although it was not fast, it was consistent.  And for that I'm proud of myself.

I spent most of the day in the kitchen preparing for what's left of the week.  Roasting vegetables - sweet potatoes, cauliflower, acorn squash.  Making Egg Muffins that I just learned about this week from reading a blog about fitness and nutrition.  They were amazing!  Thank you to Shannon Jay Dougherty for sharing such an awesome recipe.

I made Steel Cut Oats, Couscous, green beans and cut up celery and carrots for snacks and lunches, and made black-eyed peas with spinach for dinner!  WHEW!

Today is back to reality ... work, school, making lunches, dinners, making sure I fit a run in and back to studying for a test on February 11th.

I've also taken on the onelittleword concept.  Ali Edwards blog does a great job of helping get to your word.  My word is PURPOSE.  2013 will be filled with purpose, and purposeful action moving toward the 3 goals I've given myself.  More to come on that!

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