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Oh, fun quiz time!rnrn1. Clif Z Bars or Pink Lady Applesrn2. Asics or Adidas (I like different ones based on use)rn3. Shorts rn4. I was always a “gearless” girl, but I just got my Garmin 405rn5. I sort of detest cross-training. I’d much rather just run!rn6. My favorite healthy dish is probably something that involves a sweet tater or vegetarian chili!rn7. I think you’ve probably already read a lot about my journey Though I’m struggling with having gained a bit of it back, I lost over 80 pounds through running and diet.rn8. Not really much a fan of the protein shakes or most bars.rn9. I like my arms. And I have calf muscles that can probably be seen from miles away!rn10. I see lots of people making protein-drink based ice cream. Seems sort of strange to me, but I love me some ice cream– and this could be done without dairy.rn11. I have about 15 different blogs in my Google Reader.rn12. Oh yeah, love me some yoga. I try to go 4-5 times a week.rn13. The best giveaway would probably be a years supply of potatoes! My nickname growing up from my grandpa was Idaho!rn14. I have tried to get away from feelings of shame and guilt when I have an “off” day. I just try to rreset and think about why the previous was bad. Was I eating because of stress or was it just a worthwhile indulgence?rn15. Work-in-progress (both me and my blog)rnrnNow I bet you are sorry you asked!rn

Ooo Fun!rnrn1.Celery and penutbutter, with raisons: Ants on a log!rn2. Nike Shocksrn3. Usually Capris, but I have all the above!rn4. I have an Iphone Running App!rn5.I like to mix it up, a little of both!rn6. Anything grilled!rn7. I just completed my first half marathon in March! That’s pretty cool!rn8. Yes.rn9. Hmm, probably my arms…or my chest! rn10. Cold oatmeal bowlsrn11. I just kind of started! but it’s fun!rn12. I try to. rn13. Gym clothes, or new healthy foods!rn14. I think to myself “Tomorrow is a new day,” Get up in the morning head to the gym and make sure to eat healthier that day, while also trying not to feel guilty! rn15. Fun! (For both! )

Thanks for stopping by! Guess it’s the perfect time for this post.rn1.Hummus or Babybel lightrn2.Used to be Nike, now Asicsrn3.Capris and running shortsrn4.Garminrn5.Long runrn6.Too many to countrn7.See my blog for the answer haharn8.Rarelyrn9.Ankles?rn10.Chia seeds!rn11.Everything on my readerrn12.About to do a monthly unlimited passrn13.A year supply of groceriesrn14.Work out or just go to bed and start overrn15.Funny…I hope

Whatu2019s your favorite healthy snack? water rnrnWhat is your go-to brand of running shoes? NikernrnDo you wear running skirts, shorts, capris or long pants? caprisrnrnWork out with a heart rate monitor and watch or work out just you and yourself? iPod!rnrnWhat is your favorite healthy dish? grilled chicken & asparagus (sp?)rnrnDo you have a weight-loss story or running journey you want to share? After having Austin I kick butt in the weight loss dept… wish I could say the same about now :/rnrnDo you drink protein shakes? nopernrnWhat is your favorite part of your body? Used to be my legs… now?? My boobs I guess :prnrnIs there a snack youu2019ve seen other bloggers post about that you think looks good but are weary to actually buyu2019n’try? your yogurt you rave aboutrnrnWhat blogs/websites do you go to daily? Yours & design blogsrnrnDo you do Yoga? nopernrnWhat would be the best giveaway you could possibly win? free lipo & breast implants lol!! j/k! Ummmm – anything I could win would be great. I’m not picky.rnrnIf you have a u201cbadu201d eating day, what do you do to get back on track? Drink a lit of water & try to flush my systemrnrnWhat one word would describe you or your blog? family rn

1. Green Apples. Simple & yummy.n2. Adidas. I’ve got pretty big feet & they fit better than anything else.n3. Capris or long pants, no one should be subjected to the sight of my thighs lol.n4. All I need are my tunes, the rest is unnecessary.n5. I’d rather go for the long run but I force myself to cross train.n6. Lately I’ve been in love with spinach leaf salads, but my ultimate fave would have to be poached halibut. n7. My weight loss story is currently in process, but so far I’ve lost 14 pounds in 4 weeks. The first 10 came off so fast and now I’m working to maintain a weekly 2 pound drop. Only 82 lbs more to go till I reach my goal, which sounds extreme but I’m taking it one week at a time & I’m actually enjoying the hard work.n8. I do drink whey protein shakes but only when I’m in a hurry & need the protein in a jiffy after a workout. n9. Currently my face lol. It’s a copout answer but my smile is the only thing I don’t have to work on. Everything else I’m working hard to improve. n10. I’m a food lover so I’ve tried just about everything, especially since I am eating mostly raw foods lately which is a huge change from my old habits. I’m really not wary to give anything a try.n11. WWTDD – the author is hilarious imo. News in Film – so I can keep up with what’s going on in film. Woot – don’t want to miss a good deal. Your blog is quickly becoming a daily read I like the focus on healthy living which is what I’m all about right now.n12. Nope, I’d like to give it a try though.n13. Gift card for active wear would be pretty spiffy.n14. Hah this question is right up my alley since I had a bad day a few days ago I just put it past me. Realize that it was only one day & move on. I wake up the next day, put on my headphones, listen to some energizing music & make myself get back to the gym. For me, music is the quickest motivator. n15. Work-In-Progress… 3 words but it’s hyphenated so technically I didn’t cheat… seriously lol.

1. Whatu2019s your favorite healthy snack? I eat a lot of petite carrots, I haven’t gotten sick of them just yet n 2. What is your go-to brand of running shoes? Nike Free’s right nown 3. Do you wear running skirts, shorts, capris or long pants? Capri’s only. I don’t like that shorts ride up so much! n 4. Work out with a heart rate monitor and watch or work out just you and yourself? Right now I listen to a Couch to 5K running app on my iPhone that tells me when to run and walk. For Christmas I am asking for a Garmin Forerunner though! n 5. Would you rather cross-train for an hour or take a long run? Well I haven’t just gone for a long run yet, so I guess I’ll have to wait and see n 6. What is your favorite healthy dish? I haven’t found one just yet. Still trying a bunch of stuff out n 7. Do you have a weight-loss story or running journey you want to share? I am just starting out running and haven’t lost any weight yet. I have 100 lbs to lose to get to my healthy weight. I am hoping to do this by running n 8. Do you drink protein shakes? Nope, I don’t need the extra calories right now.n 9. What is your favorite part of your body? My hair. As long as it’s not humid outside, I really like my hair n 10. Is there a snack youu2019ve seen other bloggers post about that you think looks good but are weary to actually buyu2019n’try? To-fu. I just don’t think I would like the texture…n 11. What blogs/websites do you go to daily? Yours of course But I have over 60 Healthy living/running blogs I read on my google reader every day.n 12. Do you do Yoga? No. I would love to try, but scared my weight would get in my way…n 13. What would be the best giveaway you could possibly win? Well I already won Bondi Band from you! But I dunno…really anything is nice to win n 14. If you have a u201cbadu201d eating day, what do you do to get back on track? Just start back on the next meal. I am trying not to bet myself up about it to much.n 15. What one word would describe you or your blog? HeartnnThis was fun! I would love to hear your own responses to these questions! n

1.Whatu2019s your favorite healthy snack? I usually go with a granola bar. Fruit is always good too!rn2.What is your go-to brand of running shoes? I don’t have one yet. I do have a new pair of asics and I am loving them.rn3.Do you wear running skirts, shorts, capris or long pants? Right now I run in my Nike Tempos. If it’s cooler I have an awesome pair of running capris. Once winter hits, I’ll switch to running tights. I’d love to try a skirt though!rn4.Work out with a heart rate monitor and watch or work out just you and yourself? When I run I wear my Garmin.rn5.Would you rather cross-train for an hour or take a long run? OOOOHHH, that’s a tough one for me! I’m in love with both right now, so I can’t choose. rn6.What is your favorite healthy dish? Salad I guess.rn7.Do you have a weight-loss story or running journey you want to share? After I had my boys in June 2009, I lost most of the baby weight pretty quick. But on June 30 I weighed myself and set a goal. My goal was 22.5 pounds I wanted to lose to get to my wedding weight. I worked really hard and in March 2010 I reached my goal!rn8.Do you drink protein shakes? Nope.rn9.What is your favorite part of your body? Legs and Armsrn10.Is there a snack youu2019ve seen other bloggers post about that you think looks good but are weary to actually buyu2019n’try? Oh man, there are tons of food I see on all of these blogs that I’d love to try, but I just never buy all the stuff to make them.rn11.What blogs/websites do you go to daily? Too many to list. Seriously! I check all my favorite running blogs, healthly living blogs, baby blogs, fashion blogs…I’m a blogoholic! LOL!rn12.Do you do Yoga? No way! I really dislike it.rn13.What would be the best giveaway you could possibly win? A new car! My mortgage paid off! I think winning ANY giveaway is awesome!rn14.If you have a u201cbadu201d eating day, what do you do to get back on track? I just start the next day new. There is nothing you can do to fix what you ate that day, so I just move on.rn15.What one word would describe you or your blog? Rae!

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Hi there, I just found your blog and so far I’ve enjoyed reading. It’s nice to know a fellow bloggie in my area, I live in Central Cali too!nWhatu2019s your favorite healthy snack? FruitnWhat is your go-to brand of running shoes? Mizuno Wave Rider 13nDo you wear running skirts, shorts, capris or long pants? I wear all of them but love my Nike running skirt & Nike capris.nWork out with a heart rate monitor and watch or work out just you and yourself? I can not live without my Garmin 305!nWould you rather cross-train for an hour or take a long run? Long run fo’ sure.nWhat is your favorite healthy dish? I’m simple, grilled chicken salad with TJ’s FF Balsamic dressing.nDo you have a weight-loss story or running journey you want to share? I just run because I can.nDo you drink protein shakes? Nope.nWhat is your favorite part of your body? Everything! nIs there a snack youu2019ve seen other bloggers post about that you think looks good but are weary to actually buyu2019n’try? Chia seeds only because they are kinda pricey. nWhat blogs/websites do you go to daily? Way too many blogs to mention but I’m on Twitter, Facebook & Spingpadit a lot.nDo you do Yoga? Not at the moment, only because I live in the sticks & don’t have a yoga studio close to me. I don’t prefer to do yoga at home.nWhat would be the best giveaway you could possibly win? A vacation to a beach with perfect weather & a lot of outdoor activities. nIf you have a u201cbadu201d eating day, what do you do to get back on track? Start the next day with a super healthy meal, run & drink a lot of water…works every time.nWhat one word would describe you or your blog? Random

1. Fruits and vegetables saladn 2. Nike and asicsn 3. Shortn 4. Just by myself n 5. I’d go for long runn 6. Fish and nutsn 7. Yeah, a year ago I weighted 150lbs and now I’m only 130lbs, cheers!n 8. Nopen 9. My bootyn 10. Some energy barsn 11. It’s going to be http://www.pureandhealthy.com/blog/n 12. I have tried yogan 13. A new car n 14. Remind myself that it’s not healthyn 15. Health freak