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Unexpected Free Day

Today’s schedule originally had me pretty busy. Long run in the morning. Baking after that. A hair appointment in the afternoon. A party to celebrate a friend’s 30th birthday tonight. Too bad none of that worked out.

My hair stylist came down with something, and I had to reschedule my appointment. No big deal. These split ends aren’t going anywhere. She’ll just have more fun with them next week.

Makenzie is pretty sick as well with a bad croup like cough and a high fever off and on. Can’t leave her for the night, so no party. Bummer. I was looking forward to hanging out with some good friends! And making/eating some Better Than Crack Brownies.

Why, hello there, unexpected free day! I would rather have done my original plans, but today didn’t shape out so badly either. I snuck in a nap, folded laundry, and got Makenzie’s birthday party invitations filled out.

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Good thing, too. I have her party planned for three weeks from today. I’m on top of things. Clearly. <--- where is the sarcasm font???

I guess it’s time for me to sign off and enjoy my time soothing childhood aches and pains, scrounging up something for dinner, and catching up with the DVR or perhaps even picking up a book that doesn’t talk peroneus longus and sternocleidomastoid. As fun as that is, it will be a nice change. Winking smile

FFF Features of the Week

I never expect you all to keep up with every post I write, so each week I play catch up with my favorites. Find the posts that I enjoyed writing the most, that sparked the most discussion, or that had the most cuteness…as well as one of my favorite blogs for you to check out. Have a great night!

Featured Personal Post: Stuffed With Emptiness – My First Binge

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I greatly appreciated the feedback on this post. I plan on continuing this as a series of key moments in my binge eating journey – a memoir of sorts – in an attempt to openly show the heartaches and truths of this form of disordered eating.

Featured Workout Post: This Call’s For A Celebration!

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I finished my personal training studies and shared two strength training workouts I set up using some of that information.

Featured Recipe Post: Hearty Lentil Soup

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Can’t beat a super simple crockpot recipe made for fall!

Featured Positive Post: What Can I Offer This World?

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Do you know your gifts? Some thoughts on ways to figure them out.

Featured Blogging Post: Quality Content

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And thank you for the feedback in the survey. It really helped me learn a lot so I can mesh my preferences with yours to make FFF the best it can be.

Featured Fun Post: Who Can Get Me Out Of My Pajamas?

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Fun meet-up with blog friend, Lindsay.

Featured Cuteness Post: “Must-Dos” or “To-Dos”

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Must-do? Make time with the two cutest kids in the world!

Featured Reading: Life of Blyss

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I don’t think Alyssa could be more down-to-earth and funny if she tried. Her blog always brings a smile to my face and I look forward to reading every post. Give this fabulous gal some love today! Open-mouthed smile

  • Are you a good party planner?
  • How do you use unexpected free time?

Posted by on October 1st, 2011 27 Comments

Song Superlatives

Wow. I tell you what, wow! <— Can anyone name that movie???

Eleven miles is a seriously long time to run. Unless you’re Kara. Then it’s cute. And she can call it that because she is so hilariously awesome. You have to love blog friends who can motivate you and help push you through!

A few other things that pushed me through?

  • my normal fuel – PBJ english muffin before + espresso love Gu during
  • wanting to get out of the cold
  • energy from awesome runs this week (I ran 6 miles in under 50 minutes Tuesday!)
  • good music

I realized it has been awhile since I’ve shared the songs that inhabit my workout playlist. I often forego music during weights, the elliptical, and shorter runs – but, boy, do tunes make a difference for speed work and long runs! I now present you with…the FFF Song Superlatives!

Song That Makes Me Run Faster – Pour Some Sugar On Me (Def Leppard)

It also makes me think of my college days…

Song That Makes Me Want To Bust Out Singing – Your Love Is A Song (Switchfoot)

Seriously such a beautiful song.

Song That Never Gets Old – Baby Got Back (Sir Mix A Lot)

Song That Makes Me Feel 12 Years Old But Will Stay On My Playlist Because I Don’t Care I’m A Dork – Party In The USA (Miley Cyrus)

I’ll own my dorky ways.

Song That Puts A Smile On My Face – Just The Way You Are (Glee Cast version)

Song That Makes Me Want To Scream Because Shuffle Wants To Play It So Many Times It Drives Me Batty – Lose Yourself (Eminem)

And I can’t take it off until I re-update ALL my songs because I got a new hard drive and iTunes is ridiculous.

Song That Makes Me Want To Shake My Hips Mid Run – Escape (Pina Colada Song)

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Can’t I be there right now???

Song I Know I Shouldn’t Like But Just Can’t Help Myself – TGIF (Katy Perry)

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The lyrics are so bad, but the beat is so good for running.

  • What would your choices be for any of the song superlatives?
  • Does your shuffle like to play the same song way more often than others?

Posted by on October 1st, 2011 29 Comments

 

 
Catch Up With Recent Posts

Announcement Time

Posted: November 23, 2011 at 7:47 am

Well, I have had a whirlwind of a few weeks over here. I missed all of you so much! I can’t express enough gratitude for your patience while I got some important things sorted out. Some scary things. Are you ready for the announcement? Here goes! I will no longer be blogging at Faith Fitness […]

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Self-Love Reflection: The Road Not Taken

Posted: November 20, 2011 at 11:47 am

Hello FFF readers! Nice to meet ya! My name is Carissa and my husband and I blog at Fit2Flex.  Well, I blog…he consults! We are both certified personal trainers with a passion for healthy, active living and clean eating.  I am also studying to become a registered dietitian, a race announcer, and a runner.  Stop […]

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Healthier Eating For Kids

Posted: November 19, 2011 at 10:56 am

Thanks to Plum Organics for sponsoring my post about tips for baby feeding magic. What if you let baby choose what’s for dinner? Check out their cute "Quest for Yum!" video and see what happens! As parents, we want the best for our children. We help them to feel loved. We strive to teach them […]

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Announcement

Posted: November 17, 2011 at 3:36 pm

Hey, everyone! I wanted to pop in and say I am working on some new and exciting changes.  As a result,I may not be posting as much during the coming week.  Please stay tuned for the big announcement! Love you all! And still feel free to find me on Twitter and Facebook for the time […]

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Where The Change Happens

Posted: November 16, 2011 at 7:54 am

It’s kind of funny. I become a certified personal trainer and the first workouts I turn to this week come from someone else. The book came in for me at the library last week and, after flipping through it, I couldn’t wait to give the circuits a go. Making The Cut includes a lot of […]

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From Beginning To End

Posted: November 15, 2011 at 11:53 am

Good morning! First off, thanks for the many congrats yesterday. Love you all bunches for the tons of support you have given me in so many things this year. I hope I can return a little bit of that love through this here blog as well. So yesterday I had my first parent-teacher “conference” for […]

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