DLF > DNF >> DNS

There are few things that scare an overweight person more than the thought of coming in DEAD LAST in a 5k. It seems like it would be totally embarrassing.

I was a member of disboards.com/wish a few years back when GBD and I were doing a 5k per month. Another WISH (We’re Inspired to Stay Healthy) member introduced me to DLF > DNF >> DNS and it changed me.

A dead last finish in a 5k means that you still beat everyone at home on the couch who didn’t have the courage to start training for the race. I’ve been to races where the last place finisher receives more enthusiastic applause than the winner. There is just something incredibly special about that moment to me. They always finish with such…heart.

It’s a dream of mine to organize a 5k that welcomes people of all sizes, speeds, and abilities. One that isn’t so competition focused and intimidating, but one that honors every single person for being out on the course. I want everyone to feel comfortable and excited about being alive and moving their bodies towards a healthier future. To take away the fear of possibly coming in last, I would make sure that I crossed the finish line at the very end behind everyone else. Oh dreams…

“The miracle isn’t that I finished but that I had the courage to start.” –John Bingham

Post in honor of a special friend walking a 5k this weekend. Love you KM!

Drinking Water App

Hooray! I’ve found a tool that has really helped with my water intake. Before the Drinking Water app, I was lucky to drink one glass of water per day. I’ve been using the app on my phone for the past 7 days and during that time I’ve had 48 cups of water! 48!!

You simply program how many cups you want to drink each day, the starting time, and the time you want to be finished. Then it periodically reminds you throughout the day to drink. Simple as that.

As a busy mom, I’m always taking care of others. I love that this handy little app sends reminders for me to take care of myself.

Click here for a review of it!

Healthy School Snacks

I go to all of TT7’s school parties, and I applaud parents for being involved and sending in snacks. But it’s sad to see boxes of cookies & cupcakes arrive that the KIDS don’t even want to eat. They go on their plates then straight in the trash. I’m talking about the boxed, mass-produced items found in the bakery section of the grocery store. They change the design and colors to match the current holiday so they look cute, but they taste horrible and are even worse for you. But as a busy Mom it’s easy to toss them in the cart so we can check “buy school snack” off our list.

Here’s my challenge: The next time your kid needs to take a treat for school, send something yummy- but healthy.

Kids get incredibly excited over fruit- grapes, watermelon, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries. Bonus: add fat-free whipped cream and a few sprinkles.

A bag of low-fat cheese squares with cute toothpicks.

PB&J sandwiches cut with cookie cutters.

Sugar-free jello cups or ice pops.

These items may cost a little more and have a 5-15 minute prep time, but isn’t it worth it? You get to be the “fun Mom” and the class gets to eat healthy!