My St. Patrick’s Day race is this weekend and I’m excited!I have never participated in a race before and I will be running with 21,000 people!A little intimidating, huh?
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how I got an allergy infection.To be honest, I made it an excuse to not run for a few days after I felt better. It wasn’t because I was lazy (ok, maybe a little) or didn’t want to run out of fear I’d get another infection.I made excuses simply because I was scared of the race itself.
I’ve been thinking; instead of being scared and nervous for this race, why not embrace it?After all, I decided to do this and it’s not like I was forced. I reminded myself of the reasons why I decided to sign up:
-To do something new
-Achieve a new goal
-Run a race without walking or stopping
-Support a local children’s hospital by signing up and participating
-Prove to myself I can do whatever I put my mind to
-Stop using asthma as an excuse for not running
-Jumpstart my running “career” for future races and longer distances
Another thought came to mind: Valerie.Valerie Bertinelli recently discussed in her new Jenny Craig blog and video post that she is headed to Italy on vacation, and is still committed to running the Boston marathon when she comes back.It was really motivating and inspirational because many of us (myself included) tend to put things in the way of accomplishing goals, not because we think we can’t, but because we’re scared.
I’ve been running everyday now for the past week and a half to prepare for this Sunday and I’m going to run again tonight! Wish me luck, and if anyone else is getting ready for a race or marathon I wish you luck too!
I just read Good Housekeeping’s article about Valerie Bertinelli. I can’t believe she is almost 50; she doesn’t look it at all!I really hope I can look like that when I hit the big 5-0.
Her down-to-earth personality shined as I read about her struggles, obstacles she has overcome, family life, and accomplishments.She truly seems to be happy in her own skin now. She explained how Jenny Craig has helped many aspects of her life because she was able to understand why she had been overeating, and learn how to face the emotional problem rather than fill a void with jalapẽno cheese poppers!I recall so many times where I have eaten to solve my relationship woes, and Val is right, we have to learn different ways to deal and cope.
I loved Val’s video interview with the behind-the-scenes of her photo shoot. She looked so happy, healthy, and was embracing getting older.She talked about being grateful, learning to love and forgive. It made me realize how at any age we should be grateful for everything we have been given. She also taught me how truly important for us to forgive others, but most importantly, ourselves.If we can’t forgive ourselves how can we possibly learn to forgive others and move forward?
I thought her article was truly inspiring and put me in a great mood to kick-start my weekend! Thanks, Val!
Have you ever put motivational pictures on your fridge so you stay on track, and won’t grab that late-night pint of ice cream?I have!
I thought instead of putting a picture up to keep me from munching, I would put the Jenny Craig team up on JC Talk! This way they all act as reminders and inspiration on my online “communal fridge.”
Here are some awesome pictures to keep you motivated along with links to Val, Sara, Nicole, and Jason’s video blogs, plus a behind-the-scenes too!
As we spring forward into the new year it’s important to also focus on our bodies as well as food.Let’s face it; some of us haven’t hit the pavement or the treadmills in quite some time (if at all) and tend to put exercise at the bottom of our lists.
Whether you’re getting outside or staying in the gym, it’s important to remember the best approach for your body.
Check out this article I recently read from Shape Magazine that gives great running tips for beginners and pros. As someone who is not always the most enthusiastic about jogging, this article really helped me realize some of the things I have been doing wrong, as well as how I can better myself when I hit the ground running!
In fact, after watching Val’s half-marathon video blog I was inspired to get out there and see what I’m capable of.I’ve decided to do a local St. Patrick’s Day race. I’m starting small with a 5k (3.1 miles), and see where I can take myself from there!Whether it’s walking, run-walking, or full on sprinting, let’s continue to challenge ourselves this year like Val has!
Wow! It seems like JC has really upped the celebrity action! First it was Nicole, then Sara and now Jason Alexander! First off, Nicole and Sara are both doing great and are on track, I know some people are afraid they won’t see as much of them. That’s not the case. Jenny Craig hasn’t had a male spokesperson since Baron Davis, so Jason is filling big shoes
I’ve always loved his work and am really happy to see that he’s taking the necessary steps to get healthy. He talks about it with Valerie Bertinelli here in this video.
OMG! As if looking amazing in a bikini wasn’t enough, Valerie Bertinelli ran the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country half marathon last weekend. Folks, that’s 13.1 miles! And she finished in 2:12:19! This should show a lot of her critics that she really has worked hard for her success. Her trainer is trying to convince her to run a full marathon before she’s 50 next April, but Val is convinced just yet. I don’t know about you, but I am proud of Val! She never ceases to inspire. Check out this interview after she finished the race!
So we were all impressed, and a few of us shocked, at how fantastic Valerie Bertinelli looked in her green bikini on the cover of People magazine. But how does she stack up against the competition? Check out this poll on People.com and vote for who you think looks best in her green bikini!
My St. Patrick’s Day race is this weekend and I’m excited! I have never participated in a race before and I will be running with 21,000 people! A little intimidating, huh?
I’ve always loved his work and am really happy to see that he’s taking the necessary steps to get healthy. He talks about it with Valerie Bertinelli here in 