Checking in

Hey everyone!

So I have a few updates. First is, I haven't really had much to update about. I haven't really completed any of my goals for July, but I'll give a full update on Wednesday or Thursday. Second, I have been running just not as much as I can in one run. But I'm dog-sitting for the next two weeks so I will be running everyday with the dog and I plan on being able to run a 5k before I leave for West Virginia August 10th. In the Zombies, Run! 5k I'm halfway through!! Yay! Finally, I'm still trying to eat healthy. I haven't been so good the past two weeks but I'm trying.

I'll be back soon!
Mackenzie

At a Stand Still

Hey everyone! I'm kind of at a stand still right now. It's so hot out that when I want to exercise I'm not motivated enough because of the heat. Also, I'm finding it hard to save money. Any suggestions on how to fix either of these things? Please let me know!

Mackenzie

New Workout

Hey everyone!

So my friend sent me a link to a new cardio and ab workout. So every other day I'm running and every other day I'm doing this workout. I'll provide the link below if you want to try it out. I'm still sore two days later in places I never knew existed, but a good sore. It's a hard workout but I know it will be an awesome cross training workout that will strengthen my whole body.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNZe01hqMW8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Thanks for reading!
Mackenzie

Running Again

Yes, I'm running again, but I'm taking it easy. Today's workout was mostly walking and power walking with a little bit of running sprinkled in. So I'm taking it easy. It feels good to be back to running.

A few things I want to add to my list of things that I want to invest in for my July goal. I know not all of this is going to happen in July but I'm supposed to keep these goals going. The things I want to incest in are:

A new iPod (for when I'm running) my old one doesn't have enough space for all the music I have.
An arm holder for my iPod or phone when running.
New shoes-although mine are really nice running shoes they've been giving me blisters (any suggestions on different shoes-I have Ryka- or what I can do instead of getting new shoes)
Finally, more running outfits- this is a definite I only have one outfit right now

Thanks for reading!
Mackenzie

Just checking in

Hey everyone!
I'm just doing a check in today. Not much really to update on. I have a nasty cold and so I haven't been able to run and I haven't wanted to eat much. I have been going on hikes for my summer class, so I'm getting a little bit of exercise. That's all for now, hopefully I'll get better soon.

Ta-ta for now!
Mackenzie

Happy Day After Fourth of July!

Well, sorry I'm a day late, but happy day after 4th of July!!! I hope everyone had a nice 4th of July. I know I did. Usually we host a Fourth of July party but since we've down-sized to a smaller house an awesome friend took the torch and made this one of the best Fourth of Julys ever! But it's back to reality today, unfortunately I have to go back to work today.

Happy weekend!
Mackenzie

Saving Money

I love shopping, but sometimes I have a tendency to go overboard with the spending. So I want to work on saving money. Now I only really have one small goal and that's put money in a savings account, little by little. But there are a few things I want to save up for first. I've been waiting and waiting and waiting for a pet hedgehog. I know it sounds like a crazy pet but they are so cute. I finally convinced my parents to let me get one. Also, I have an older car that doesn't have any type of CD or tape player, so I want to save up for that as well. So my goals are:

Save up for a hedgehog
Save up for a radio
Spend less money
Put some percentage of my paycheck in savings

Alright those are my July mini-goals, I'll keep you posted on everything (and I'll definitely post pictures of the hedgie when I get her)

Mackenzie