I am still here!

Hi everyone.  I know it has been a while since I have written in my blog, but that does not mean I have not been active!  Since the last time I wrote, I completed a few other challenges.  I did a Pilates challenge, two challenges with Bodyrock.tv, and now I am running and doing pilates.  I also incorporate some of www.zukalight.com exercises into my workout regimen.

I have not been to the gym to lift physical weights in a very long time.  Now, I use more body weight.  Since I am running, I have been advised to stay away from heavy weights because they can interfere with long distance running.  So I use my 2-3 pound weights as well as my 8 pound kettle bell.  I am going to get another set of weights, so that I can continue to build up my upper body.

A current picture is below.   I have not weighed myself in a very long time.  And I will be honest I did get a little lazy, it happens.  But I was not lazy for long, the most I took off was about two weeks.  So, I am not so bad =)

I am starting a vegan challenge.  I am going to go vegan for a month and see how that affects my body.  I need to kick the sweets again.  But I have been eating clean sweets (thats what I tell myself to feel better).  I will keep you up to date.  The vegan challenge won't be so hard, since I am already a vegetarian.  The only thing is that I love cheese.  To help me out I ordered some vegan cookbooks: soul food, Latin, and Caribbean.  I am excited!  Well that is all for my updates.  Can you believe it is 2013!  Happy New Year everyone!

Getting ready for a run! 2013