The Cure For Anything Is Salt Water- Sweat, Tears, or The Sea

I found the quote in my title today and it sort of sums up how I am feeling tonight. Tonight I am getting a little more personal with the blog. For weeks now I have struggled with a plateau, a lack of drive (in many ways), and a plummeting attitude as a result.  I have thought a lot about it and sometimes it feels like that’s all I do. I think, I plan, I talk, and nothing is really getting done.

I’ve decided to use vacation as a time to rejuvenate and re-motivate. I am not going to try to lose any weight while I am at the beach. I do however plan to continue to maintain my 35 lb loss while I am there. When I get back I will be ready to take on the weight loss full force. I am just sick of trying and I am ready to do no matter what it takes. I am ready for the sweat and the tears. I am certainly ready for the sea. Sometimes all it takes is a little change in perspective to get us on the right path. I am going to lumber along until I find my path this week.

Aside from the OpenSky store that I have been talking about this week there are still more changes coming to the blog. Some of these changes are going to help this process along and in my opinion are long overdue.  Thanks for sticking with me.

I can’t be too down on things. Today was great. It was my last workday before leaving for vacation. I officially have 10 days of pure blissful freedom in front of me and I am excited! I am kicking off my vacation tomorrow with a great workout, a mani/pedi at an organic spa, and dinner /drinks with some friends at one of my favorite local places. Then, Saturday will be all about packing and buying those last minute vacation items and finally Sunday morning we will be on our way to South Carolina.

Thankfully tonight is our last night of operation “eat random items in the house”. You can’t hate too much on frozen pizza though I will be glad to get back to actual fresh food while we are on vacation.

I  did a pain free three miles for my training run. I think I was just too excited about vacation to care about the heat or the tiny lizards running around on the trail. Also, it was so crowded this afternoon. Sometimes that annoys me but tonight it felt like a kinship of sorts- a group of grumpy sweaty runners and cyclists brave enough to face the heat and humidity. 😉 Even though I am painfully slow I like being included in that group. People have been surprisingly supportive of me. There are a few jerks (always are right?) but for the most part I have felt welcomed in this community. I think it is more natural for someone to want to share his or her passion so in a way it makes sense. I was just finishing up as the sky opened up and it poured the rain. I smiled because I knew that somewhere out on the trails my hubs was getting drenched too!

I was also sure to get in my huge serving of water today. I have been feeling a little bit gross (yes that is the technical name for it) lately and I think it’s because I haven’t been drinking enough water. I think this ginormous pink container took care of that!

I finally finished up my list for the beach today. Are you a list maker? We always forget something when I don’t make a list. It’s one of life’s little necessary evils for me.

Tonight I am staying up late, watching cheesy movies and snuggling up the hubs and the pups. I cant think a of a sweeter way to start my vacation.

Have a Happy and Healthy Thursday!

PS:  Click HERE to enter my Delicate Soles giveaway for some fabulous rollable flats

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I Heart Shoes- Delicate Soles Give-Away

Did you happen to read my review of Delicate Soles this week? If not you can click HERE to read it. (Go ahead, I’ll wait). If you did catch my review then you know I am in love with these adorable rollable flats. They are stylish, functional, and fun!

The fabulous people at Delicate Soles are giving away a pair of Delicate Soles Rollable Shoes to one lucky Running in Pink Project reader. Your choice of size and color. Fun right?

Here is how to enter: (there are several possible ways to enter so please leave a separate comment for each entry)

1. Go check out the Delicate Soles Website and let me know what color you would pick
2. Subscribe to this Blog (its on a tab to your right) and leave a comment letting me know you’ve done this
3. Become a Fan of Delicate Soles on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you’ve done this
4. Become a Fan of Running in Pink Project on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you’ve done this
5. Add Running In Pink Project to your blogroll and leave a comment letting me know you’ve done this
6. Re-post (on your blog or facebook page) or retweet this giveaway and leave a comment letting me know you’ve done this.

Whew! Ok so there are tons of different ways to enter for both bloggers and nonbloggers alike. I will use a random number generator to pick a winner on Monday Aug 9th. (That is my first day back from the beach) which gives you a little over a week to enter. Delicate Soles will ship directly to the winner. 🙂

Good Luck!!

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Baby Your Feet (Delicate Soles Product Review)

So my penchant for shoes likes these….

is why I need shoes like these.

BUT the fabulous features, colors, and style of Delicate Soles are why
I want them.

Other than the occasional pedicure our tootsies have a pretty rough go of things. We cram them into heels, wedges, peep-toes, and boots. We use them to run and workout. We walk across campuses, offices, and shopping centers. Our feet carry us through it all. Why not baby them a little in return?

Delicate Soles are a fantastic pair of shoes that you can put on and get immediate relief from high heel pain. They are also great for just tossing on and wearing on their own. I have been living in these fabulous pixie dust ones since they were sent to me to review. (I love a pink shoe!).

Delicate Soles are comfortable, durable, and cute. They may look, well, delicate but in fact are sturdy enough to wear out for a day of shopping, to the office, or walking the pups. (Carrie is pleased these shoes match her collar). 😉

The other fun thing about Delicate Soles is just how tiny you can make them. Simply roll the shoes up, place them in their delicate soles bag, and they fit comfortably in your gym bag, briefcase, or even your purse. How perfect would that be after a night out with friends to slip these on for your walk from the restaurant to the cab or from the club to your apartment?

I can think of oodles of great uses for these adorable flats. You could give them as part of your bridesmaid’s gifts (I’m sure my girls would have greatly appreciated that).

You could give them as a baby shower gift for when mom’s feet are starting to swell a little. They would be great for a runner to put on after a race, a 20-something to put on after dancing the night away at a club, a 30-something to put on while commuting to and from work or for anyone to put on to just look stylish and cute. Personally, I cannot wait to use mine later this month when I fly to Chicago! They are going to fit SO nicely in my carry-on.

Delicate Soles come in a variety of colors ( I think I am buying the red ones next) and 3 sizes (S, M, L). The website has a guide to assist you in picking the size that is right for you.

They are portable, easy to incorporate into your wardrobe and have a great price-point- 19.99 with free shipping! (I love some free shipping).

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I am a total shoe girl and I heart these flats! Delicate Soles = Happy Feet. 😉

www.delicatesoles.com

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me by Delicate Soles to review
but the opinions expressed in this blog are my own.

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Friday Night Highlights :)

Tonight was the kick off of my weekend mini-challenge to let someone else have complete and total control of the weekend. It made me smile when the hubs got home that he remembered we needed to take a couple of pictures for the blog. I was so excited about my outfit in my favorite summer color combo and we did a super quick Running in Pink Project photo session before heading out.

I had a sneaking suspicion this next part was going to be in the plans. Bryan decided “why mess with a good thing” and we stayed true to our Friday night movie out. Since I picked Killers last week it was his turn to pick this week and so he chose the remake of The Karate Kid. It was no cinematic masterpiece by any means but it was a lot of fun AND one of my most favorite odd occurrences happened: spontaneous outbreak of applause at the movies. I am not sure why this makes me smile but it does. It doesn’t happen very often but I heart it when it does.

Since the theater was at the mall the hubs decided we would take a little stroll. We went to the bookstore and then stopped to look at shoes. We found a pair of super cute Mukluks for me on final clearance for 10.00!! Crazy! They are black and cream and fantastic. I got on a Mukluk kick last winter and they rock my socks!! Speaking of shoes I am currently lusting after the following pairs-

• Pink rollable flats from Delicate Soles
• The Lorane by Steve Madden in blush
• The Vella in black by Nine West
• The Tracy by Dolce and Gabanna at Zappos

After the movie we headed out for Mexican food. I ordered a quesadilla with grilled chicken/shrimp/onions/mushrooms/peppers/goat cheese which came with rice and guacamole. I didnt touch the guacamole and I barely got through half of my food but it was still really good.

For tomorrow I was told “we are getting up early” and “pack a bag”. Stop by tomorrow night for an update and have a happy and healthy weekend.

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Smile It’s Friday~

So today kicks off my mini challenge of leaving the planning to
someone else for one weekend. That someone else is my husband and I am
patiently waiting for him to get home and let me know what’s going on.
It is kind of exciting to be the one just going along for the ride. I
am normally planning and timing and multi-tasking all over the place.
Instead I am blogging and scoping out the delicate soles website which is a
welcome change of pace. I will be sure to check in with you this
weekend and keep you updated on what the hubs has planned.

So far, today has been relaxing even though there was that whole going
in to the office thing involved. 😉 Sometimes I don’t work on Fridays
but I had to go in for a few hours today. I made the hubs and I ham
and egg English muffins with a touch of mustard for a quick “to go”
breakfast. I also grabbed an organic milk to make sure I got in my
serving of dairy.

Work was quiet as work tends to be on Friday and I was out and about
in that beautiful VA sunshine before I knew it! I had some errands to
run so I headed out to get those taken care of. Today I chose a work
to day out to date night dress. It was the yellow/gray/white dress I
was so excited about last week. I paired it with some strappy brown
sandals and a brown leather bag per the hubs request (hes precious
right?) and my oversized gray sunglasses that I picked up at Sex and
The City girls day out with Kristen a few weeks ago. I went simple
with the jewelry and added a cardigan to keep “the girls” in check. 🙂
I cannot sing the praises of these NY&CO Maxi Dresses enough. I got
oodles of compliments and whats awesome is it felt like I was wearing
my jammies all day. They are so soft and comfy. Pics to come later. 🙂

Now I am home from errand running waiting to see what the weekend has
in store. If you haven’t done so already you should enter my Armpocket
giveaway in your choice of colors! They are a really fun way to store
your stuff while you workout. 🙂 Have a Happy and Healthy weekend !

Just for fun: Any thoughts on what my husband might have planned this weekend? Gosh I hope it involves new shoes or Mexican food!! 😉

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