Fit with Ruthie

So you are driving to walmart and notice a really fit gal jogging down the street, she's got matching shorts and shirt, headphones blasting music, and some cool sunglasses on which keep her very far away from the reality that surrounds her. She is checked out. You have never spoken to her  but you know her. She's the chick from highschool who had it all. Size 2, great hair, awesome car, great personality.... the girl you wanted so bad to be. She's the girl that if you were her... all would be right with the world.  As you drive past you can't keep from looking in your rear view mirror... just to check and see if she has stopped, or is walking.... but no, she is still jogging (you roll your eyes). She looks like she could run forever, and.... she probably can.  As you look forward and drive to walmart you feel the tightness of the seatbelt on your waist, the steering wheel which is just too close to your stomach, and the aches in your back and feet..and know the hour y...

I am so freaked out at how great I feel. No wonder I struggled so much before figuring out what Gluten does to me! It makes me a completely different person. Stomach aches are to be expected.. but the exhaustion... oh my gosh! I remember (and so do my kids)... everyday having to lay on the couch cause I was so tired. I remember my husband coming home to find me on the couch most days ... but that wasnt me... that was me on gluten. I wish I had known. Things would have been so different. I missed out on a lot.... I was tired, a lot. I was exhausted and frustrated with my kids a lot back then.  ..... so happy I figured it out. ..... Even though its hard and occasionally I want to throw pity parties for myself ...... i am still thankful I am healthier than I have ever been! In other news... Yes, my heel spur is still keeping me from running. .... Its really frustrating... I miss running terribly. I miss the alone time, I miss the cool breeze, I miss looking at the stars and won...

I am a addict. Here is the definition... and where I believe a big problem lies with our society. ...  "To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance: The thief was addicted to cocaine." You see... the example?  Drugs. .... So.... If I dont do drugs or alcohol or tobacco... then I am ok right? I have it all together.... It seems that way in society.  I mean.. when was the last time you have seen a sign that said "food-kick the habit" or ... "Don't do Bread". ... I mean.. its just not right.. it doesnt add up.  I have been on and off a mostly raw diet (some see as drastic i know) for weeks at a time throughout this past year.... I feel GREAT when I eat that way.... but for healthy eating to be a real, natural, happy part of my life I have to get over my addictions. I want to be around food and be happy, not tempted or have a feeling of poor little me.... currently I am eating about 50 to 75% o...

Tomorrow morning will be the start of something I hope will become big. It's something that I have been thinking about for while... It's a unique walk, jog, run, program for women and its grounded in the belief that if I can.. U CAN. How many times have you tried and failed? The method that I will be using in this training, is what I used to change my own life. It's grounded in simplicity. Want to know how it works? Tomorrow morning you wake up, and meet me at the track. You do this 3 days a week for the first 2 weeks. As we begin I will get to know each of your strengths and weaknesses. I will hold you accountable, I will help you find inspiration, determination, and confidence that U CAN! I know 5:40am is early. PLEASE give this a try just 2 weeks... only 6 days... give U CAN a chance to change your life. ------------------------------------ Join me in the morning!!!!! Its our first meetup!!!!! Our first goal is a simple one... make fitness a priority. U CAN do ...

I am NOT a runner, I am NOT a morning person, I am NOT a up beat person, I am NOT able to motivate myself, I do NOT like change, I am NOT an athlete, I can NOT live without sodas, I can NOT do a 5k, or 10k, I can NOT dance, I can NOT loose weight, I can NOT change. I wish I had a dollar for all the NOTs I hear in one week! I could be able to buy some new running shoes! ha. I have no issues with people expressing themselves.... but I wish they would limit the NOTS in their speech. NOT is nothing good...NOT holds us back... NOT tells us we shouldnt even try. What happens when we take the NOTs out??? I am a runner, I am a morning person, I am a up beat person, I am able to motivate myself, I do like change, I am an athlete, I can live without sodas, I can do a 5k, or 10k, I can dance! I can loose weight, I can change!!!!   Today I challenge you to take the NOTS out of your life... Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will s...

woke up this morning full of energy dispite 5 hrs of sleep :) had half day of detox symptoms yesterday but today no cravings for unhealthy food. i did have a bout of indegestion (gluten) after eating salad at jason deli .. not sure what i ate my body didnt like but it wasnt fun... thankgoodness an izzy cured me in about an hour .... zumba tonight was Great!!! love it... i am excited about new zin dvd and seeing what new routines r like :) now next goal ... to make it thru the weekend with good eats:)

In my previous post I ranted about the scale.... I decided to take back my self confidence, prove the scale is worth nothing, and rededicate myself to 22 days of eating to feel great. Today I have begun my raw diet again and will use these photos as a starting point to prove a healthy raw diet will make me look and feel GREAT! The photos below are a result of zumba only for over a month. No weight training, no running...... 149.2lbs... would you have guessed I weigh that much? ha Please read below about what I have been up too.. and why I havent run in over a month. In the first week of March I started having heel pain... long story short.. after months of running thru it... and even after going thru my zumba certification with heel pain.... I finally went to the chiropractor 3 weeks ago... I have a heel spur... I have had 5 treatments and went for 2 weeks taped... I have laid off running for over a month as running makes it hurt worse..... The great news is zumba...

The number was 20lbs higher than I expected. It left me shocked, frustrated and depressed. THIS is why I dont like the scale. Don't get me wrong.... they do have their place... but in my world I would rather do without. I am 5'4", and the scale said I was 149.2lbs! "Your Body Mass Index: The Height you entered is 5 feet, 4 inches . The Weight you entered is 149.2 pounds .Your Calculated BMI is: 25.6" I am OVERWEIGHT?  How can this be? I am currently a size 4/6,... went clothes shopping last weekend and I wear size small...  I can do an hours of high impact zumba a day, my waist is smaller than it has been in months! Overweight? I think not. The reason? Muscle weighs MORE than fat! Last time I weight 150lbs this wasn't the case.... I have put on so much muscle in my legs and butt from zumba.... the fat I use to have around my waist is disappearing and but for the baby belly skin I have my abs are hard as rocks. So say what you will scale.... I know t...