The PLUSsizeRunner Part 1

So I I have been on this mission for a few year to Run my first 5K. However will power and laziness were not on the same page and laziness won all the time. With that said I started Plexus a few months ago and fell off the wagon, then I had my transition (Stay at home Mommy to Homemaker). I had tried about a year ago walking our local park, so I started back thinking I could do it. I don't know about you but I need a goal, something to work towards. So I swore up and down I was going to run my first 5k, I can do a 5K, I will run a 5k. Then laziness kicks in and I can catch a few more hours of quite sleep. So I started last Thursday, September 15, I walked 3 laps on our "track". Now just to give you a little knowledge of our park, it's got a track around the park, with tennis courts, pool, play area and baseball/softball fields. The track is about 1/3 of a mile per lap. So you have to make it 3 times around to make a whole mile. So lets go back to Thursday, I just walked the 3 laps and called it a day. So as I got ready to start my Friday "run" I was gunhold on starting back to my light pole theory.  So I started after walking 1/2 a lap, running for 1 light pole (Start at one and finish at the next) and then power walk 2 of them. Well then the bottom fell out, after being so proud of myself I got a call from my oral surgeon that they could do my wisdom teeth surgery in 2 hours, well that lead to no running for 3 days :-(. So I swore up and down I was going to get up and go running, I had to or I was going to loose my mind. I needed something to take my mind off the pain. I'm 31 years old and just had all 4 wisdom teeth removed and let me be frank. I would rather have 10 kids via c-section with no pain killers, lol... So as I started my walk to warm up I had to brace for the wave of pain that was going to hit me shortly. I picked up my left foot and took off from one the first light pole, now Friday, I proudly ran 2 light poles before walking 2 (which I called 2/2). Today I was trying for 3 well I hit pay dirt I did 2/1 and then I suddenly got a burst of energy and made it 3 poles I couldn't believe it, I couldn't believe I had ran three poles before walking 3. I was so happy with myself. I ran 3 before stopping, 3 before calling it quits, 3 before I had to stop. Then all of a sudden a wave of pain hit me like a brick wall and I put my head down and started running until my my leg pain out weighed my mouth. Then all of a sudden I counted I ran 4 poles without stopping, without breaking, without missing a beat. I was so proud of myself, my big ole booty ran 4 poles non-stop. I was so proud of myself. If you haven't ever ran, or never set a goal you don't know the accomplishment I felt by simply making it 4 light poles in a row.  As I sit here typing this all up I can't believe that even with the amount of pain that is radiating out of my mouth, I still have a smile on my face about running 4 light poles.  As a Plus Size Runner it's hard to have motivation, it's hard to see the accomplishments, small and in significant to others that are like the grand canyon to us. As a plus size runner remember MOTIVATE yourself and others will follow. As I ran today I passed a man who was very in a routine, someone not out of shape not having to motivate themselves to make it one more light pole. He smiled and simply said "Your doing Great, You got this." Those few words meant more to me than he will ever know. As I end my story, Get out There and RUN ain't nobody judging you.  Always say encouraging words to passer by's.   and Remember.. YOUR DOING GREAT, YOU GOT THIS.....

See you at the Next Light Pole,

Mandie

Product Review - 2pc Large Snap Pocket Tote by H.Tawel

So I received this purse today. I have to say I was in complete shock when I opened the package. I was in complete shock on how nice the leather was.  Once I pulled out the purse, and removed all the plastic I was in utter shock with the quality of this purse. I immediately called several friends and sent them images letting them know they needed to order this product. So lets get some things straight first. It's two-tone as you can clearly see in my photos. But what you don't see is that light brown is the back side of a pocket. AND... There is two of them one on each side.  Now on the bottom is 4 golden bottom guards which I have always loved these guards on the bottom to help when a lady sets her purse down. I'm a mom so some times my purse gets set down on the floor.  This bad boy is also super deep, I mean like it's not a huge hobo bag, but it's a  nice deep tote that I can put many things in.

Next the inside bag it's made of the same amazing quality leather, what a light brown strap. The zipper seems to go the opposite way than you would think, but it's something anyone good get use to. My over all conclusion of this tote is it's well made, good quality and beautifully stitched. It is a very good investment for a good quality black bag that every women needs in there closet. 

Product Details:

New Arrive 2 pc Set Large Snap Pocket Tote Multifunction Top Handle Work Place Handbags

Get your Bag Here

• Imported
• Material: High quality Soft PU Leather;Luxury Style,New Arrivel
• It's a multifunction carry -all bag,This bag has a removeable small inside Child purse.
• Top zip closure
• Size :13"X11"X5.5"(L*H*W),Srtap :10.3".
• Elegant urban style, perfect for using in office, Dating ,party and other daily occasions.

Kick off to a New Mommy Life

So this blog isn't just about food. It's about Life, Mommy Hood (The real hood), Food, Picky Eaters, and most important KIDS..... I have been a full time mommy (with the occasional work break) for 7 years. This August started a new role in my life, a Home Maker. Moms make the transition when from stay at home mommy to Homemaker when your children all start school and you are free from 8am till 3pm. So I made this transition this year, and I will be very very very honest with you it's been extremely hard. I have went through the budding stages of Sleeping, Cleaning, and now I'm in to ME TIME.... Which I think is where many women finally find themselves. I know you have all heard of Plexus and I had started my Plexus a few months back and then fell off the wagon :-( But that is okay because I have had a great little come to mommy meeting and it's time to get mommy back to mommy.  I thought I was going to loose my mind and needing to find a job, a hobby, something to fill the time. Then I realized it was the perfect time to get myself back to a healthy state so that I can make sure I'm active and ready to have a blast when my kiddo's get home.
I started back to walking/slow jogging (yes I am a super slow runner/jogger) and had been faithfully going for a few days, when life threw it's first blow I had to have all 4 wisdom teeth removed (worse surgery of my life, and my birth stories will scare the Dickinson out of you). I haven't been able to talk and most people will tell you I am one not to take it easy and I always take care of everyone else, but I have had to rest, take it easy and relax... a Death Sentence.... handed down by myself since I needed my wisdom teeth removed since I was 16... Sure why not wait 15 years to do what needed to be done :-D.  So I am working up the courage to start back to running. I have a "fitness/plexus" buddy who is meeting me for lunch and running shoe purchases before I get back to running I'm hoping to be back to running by the end of the week, but I also know if I don't get well it won't be pretty.

So enough about my this...

I know many people are thinking what in the world is she rambling on about this is a "FOOD" blog, well my sweets it isn't just about food anymore. It's all about mommyhood and life, so I will be blogging about many many things including products that I love, I hate and I NEED....  I have many amazon products coming in the next few days that I will be publishing not only my reviews but vlogging about why I ordered these products, why I wanted to try these products and much more... Hope to see y'all soon.


Sugars,
Mandie