Don't Forget!

The deadline to register for the 5 Mile March for Babies is coming up!  We will close registration on March 31 to make sure that we can order the medals and have them to you (if you are in the US) by race day.  The registration for this race is $20 if you want just the race/medal option.  Registration is $26 if you would like the race/medal/zebra Happy Band option.  There is also a Happy Band only option- $8.

All of the proceeds from this race will go to the March of Dimes.  I am very happy to be fundraising as a part of the Rockin' Moms Walkin' Family team.  We have a great team and our goal is to raise $12,000 this year.

Our team will be walking on April 28, that is also the date we have chosen for the virtual race.  You can run or walk or do a combo of both.  Also, you can do it any time around the 28th- remember the best part of a virtual race- it's on your time!

I thank you for your continued support!

Pretty Muddy Women's Mud Run

I'm so excited to be chosen to be a part of Team Pretty Muddy!  Pretty Muddy is a fun women's 5k mud run with obstacles.  I can't wait to participate in this event in September.  They have several events for 2013, I will be participating in the event that is in Richmond, VA.  Would you like to participate?  Check out the event here:  Pretty Muddy

Sunday Meal Planning

Getting back from a vacation run is always difficult.  For some reason the transition from the Disney Princess half back to the real world has been the hardest of all!  But, I managed an eight mile run Saturday with team in training and I'm back to meal planning today, so I feel more back on track.

Friday also kicked off my DietBet that will run until March 28, which also gives more incentive to get back to meal planning, cooking and trying new recipes!

Monday- Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Tuesday- Babysitter for the Monkeys, headed out for a weekday date night :)

Wednesday- Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Thursday- Crock Pot Sesame Honey Chicken  this is a new one, so look for a review at the end of the week.

Friday-  Pizza movie night (with homemade pizza) and trying out a whole wheat crust.

Saturday- Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Sesame Dipping Sauce

Sunday-  Leftovers

March of Dimes Update

Here is the medal artwork for the 5 mile march for babies:

Registration is up on the right------->

Thank you for your participation!

DietBet

This past month I participated in a Diet Bet hosted by FitFluential.  I had a little set back during the month (more on that later), but today marked the end of my 4 weeks and I am happy to report that I did lose my 4% and am a official winner of the DietBet.  That means that I will split the $14,550 pot with all players who lost 4%.  That was one of the things I liked about this- you automatically get back whatever money you put in as long you lose your 4%....and if someone else doesn't lose their 4%, you get a bonus.  All of the players have not posted their final weigh ins yet, so when everyone has posted their final weights, I will know how many people I will be splitting the pot with.

Here's how the DietBet works....you choose your game, do an official weigh in, exercise, eat right, lose weight, and then do your final weigh in and win money!  Really, it's that easy!  There are instructions for your two official weigh ins (the beginning and end), but it is super easy to do.  Once you are in your game, there is a place for you to chat with other players, keep up with their progress (there is an option to have your weight hidden), and to encourage each other.

So, now that I've tried it out, I would like to host a game.  I created Running in Sanity's March Bet!  This game will have a $25 pay in, and as long as you lose 4%, you will get it (and possibly more!) back.  This game will start on March 1 and run until March 28.  I hope that if you are looking to lose weight that you will consider joining me!  And please share with your friends, it's great to have as much support as possible!  My goal would be for all of the players to meet their goal and end up getting their money back- we can be a great support to each other and make March a healthier month!

Sunday Meal Planning

This week I am trying to make meals that I know will have leftovers because I am headed out of town for a long weekend.

Monday-  Dinner out

Tuesday-  Turkey Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Wednesday-  Grilled Chicken and Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese- this time I am going to add broccoli and mushrooms to the spaghetti squash, we'll see if that makes it more appealing to the two who didn't like it as much last time.

Thursday-  Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes-  everyone liked these last time (which doesn't mean they'll like them again!), and I need a crock pot meal because it'll be a busy day.

Friday-  Pizza movie night for the family....something in Disney for me!

Saturday-  Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole (leaving this for them to have while I'm gone

Sunday-  They're on their own :)

Next week's meal plan will also be shortened because I won't be back until late Tuesday night.  I'll leave some ideas, though my husband is more than capable when it comes to keeping the monkeys fed!

Registration Up for 5 Mile March for Babies!

Last year I had the privilege of walking with the Rockin' Moms Walkin' team to raise money for March of Dimes.  It was a great event and I really enjoyed packing up my four monkeys and taking them down to the walk with me.

This year it is a little bit different...the walk for March of Dimes is April 28, the same as Nike Women's Half.  I am still going to participate with my team this year, I will just be doing my five miles as a part of the half marathon :)  

So, about that virtual!  This one is a little different- it is 5 miles and can be walked, run, skipped, crawled, whatever works for you!  The date is the same as the walk that is done at the oceanfront in Virginia Beach (April 28), but you can do it whenever it works for you!  Our team has a theme of hot pink and zebra print, so the medal will have both and also being offered is a zebra print happy band!  If you aren't sure what a happy band is, check them out here:  Running Happy

Here are the details:

~$20 gets you a medal (watch for the design soon!)

~$26 gets you a medal and zebra happy band:

*The last day to register is 3/30, medals and happy bands will be shipped prior to the event*