Author: jaj05002

35. DC/NoVA. Fitness Enthusiast. Balance Seeker. Recovering Workaholic. Healing Journey. Weight Watchers. Loud Laugher. Fiery Leo. Theatre Junkie. Music Aficionado. Avid Writer. Pom Mom. Lawnguyland Native.

November by the Numbers

Miles Ran: 66.25

After 2 half marathons in October I took time to recover and then eased into my full marathon training program. I look forward to December being another triple-digit mileage month.

Measurements

  • Chest: 34 (-1)
  • Waist: 32 (-0.5)
  • Hips: 40 (-0)
  • Upper Thigh: 24 (-0)
  • Above Knee: 16.5 (-0)
  • Calf: 15.5 (-0)
  • Upper Arm: 11.75 (-0)
  • Mid-upper Arm: 10 (-0.25)
  • Neck: 12.5 (-0)
  • Wrist: 5.75 (-0.25)

Not a lot of change by the numbers, but my body is tightening up. Maybe as a Christmas present to all of you I’ll post pictures of my stomach later this month, how scary exciting!

WIW

  • Last Week: 175.8
  • This Week: 175.8
  • Change: 0

All things considered I’m happy with this. I loved my staycation, but not having my normal routine and structure was difficult. I do know that if I had been home instead that I would have GAINED.

Looking forward to some solid droppage next week!

Song: These Arms of Mine. Artist: Otis Redding.

Wiley said this is the song that makes him think of me. I’m pretty sure my panties just dropped so hard that there is a whole in the floor halfway to china (that is a quote from How I Met Your Mother, but fitting nonetheless). He’s coming here tomorrow for the night because he can’t wait until Saturday to see me!

Lyrics:

These arms of mine, they are lonely,
Lonely and feeling blue.

These arms of mine, they are yearning,
Yearning from wanting you.

And if you would let them hold you,
Oh how grateful I will be.

These arms of mine, they are burning,
Burning from wanting you.

These arms of mine, they are wanting,
Wanting to hold you.

And if you would let them hold you,
Oh how grateful I will be.

Come on, come on please let them.
Just be my little woman.
Just be my lover.

I need me somebody, somebody to treat me right.
I need your arms, loving arms to hold me tight.

I need your, I need your tender lips, to hold me,
To hold me together when I’m around you. 

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

NSV – Belly Pop

I have limited knowledge when it comes to pregnancy and pregnant women, but I do know there is a point in their pregnancy when their belly “pops” and they go from not showing to showing like overnight.

Well I’m pretty sure I just experience the weight loss equivalent.

Yesterday I noticed that my belly seems to have “popped” IN. I went from have a little lower belly roll to a much flatter lower stomach overnight. Don’t me wrong I still have work to do on my stomach, but this is awesome. I spent like 10 minutes staring at my stomach this morning. I’m excited for my monthly measurements tomorrow!

Best FB Message Ever

Got this message on FB from my good friend Jeff after he asked about my relationship status and I had sent him a quick message:

That’s great news! I’m so happy for him. I have one question. His name is Wiley? Is he a coyote? If so, are you the Road Runner?

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Yes, lets please meet up while you are in the area. Can’t wait to hear about this guys magical Coyote powers.

and by happy for him, I mean happy for you also…haha

Yes I have already thought about the 

cuteness

randomness

weirdness of him being named Wiley and how I’m a (road) Runner.

Damn December

Ok it’s still technically November, but December is gonna be crazy. There are a bunch of after work parties and events that are going to throw off my running schedule. I’m happy I built in a few extra weeks in terms of marathon training, but getting in 4 runs a week is going to be tough. I’m gonna try my hardest to put in all the runs/mileage, but it’s gonna be a challenge.

I think balancing W and running will be hard too, but he is really supportive of my running and impressed by my focus and determination. I have mentioned my tumblr to him – I referred to as a fitness/running blog which is true. I also mentioned that I wasn’t as svelte as I am currently pre-running. That came up because picked me up again and I was like squirming and he didn’t understand why I was making a face. He was like I have at least 50 pounds on you…(and I wanted to be like funny that you mention 50 pounds because that’s about how much I’ve lost this year). Instead I alluded to weight loss from running, but didn’t get into specifics and I have most of my fat pictures blocked from him seeing on facebook. In the mean time I’ll let him think I’ve just been the goddess I am today all along. HAHA. I’m kidding about the goddess thing…ok half kidding 😛

PS – all you comments and messages are so cute and wonderful. I know that so many of you are genuinely happy for me and I love how much we invest in eachother’s lives. It’s so special.

Tumblr Official

Just wanted to make it Tumblr official that W and I are in a relationship!

We had the DTR “determine the relationship” talk this weekend – which he initiated. Followed by if we were going to be facebook official (social media is a fascinating thing – we decided to both put “In a Relationship” but not link to each other’s profiles. It’s interesting to see my facebook blowing up with comments, likes, messages – too funny).

As much as I love my facebook and twitter and blogger – I love you guys the most and wanted you all to know.

I’m off the charts happy. He is just absolutely amazing. I could go on and on about him (my boyfriend :::squeal:::), but I’ll spare you – my poor friends have already gotten an earful, but at the same time they are just so thrilled for me too.

Once again a year ago – I don’t even recognize that woman I used to be and it’s so much more than my body. It really is about your state of mind, confidence, and self love. I think once you really love yourself then love finds you quickly.