Go For the Goal: July Re-Cap

Hello, lovelies!  Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend.  Just a few things before we get super motivated with our goals!

1.) I have a giveaway taking place for a race entry to the Pretty Muddy women's 5K race.  You can check it out here.

2.) For those of you who read my blog in Internet Explorer, I know that commenting has been difficult.  Apparently, my template SHOULD be compatible with all versions of IE, but really prefers Safari and Chrome.  However, I am working on making it more friendly for all:)  Thanks for your patience.


3.) Thanks to everyone who entered the Kavalena giveaway - I hope you love your super cute new tank AND Starbucks gift card, Neely!  Please send me an email with your color, size and address!  

Now, seriously, how perfect is the timing of our link-up with the Olympics???  

Remember, with these monthly re-caps, you can link up with myself, Meghan and Lori and either share your 2012 goals and progress OR create some new goals for the upcoming month (like I usually do)!

My original 2012 goals have certainly changed over the past few months, and two goals that I decided to omit were:

* To quit the Starbucks.  (While I did avoid it for awhile, it's my thing.  I love coffee.  Plus, it usually cuts down during the school year anyway.)
* To become a crazy couponing lady.  (While I am doing a much better job of scouting out sales and deals, and I DO carry a coupon book in my purse, I really don't see the need to purchase 500 rolls of toilet paper at a time...)
Overall, everything else is in tip-top shape!  I am SUPER happy with my running, post-injury, and I am continuing to work on my strength through barre classes.  I am hoping to run a few half-marathons before the year is out (and I am learning my lesson by NOT signing up until the last minute!), and perhaps there will be a full marathon in my future sometime next year. As it is natural to constantly reflect on goals and progress, I've decided to add a few to my list - especially since I've taken a few off the table.

1.)  To continue my "clean eating".

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I've always been a pretty healthy eater, but my husband and I have both made a conscious effort to eliminate processed foods, carbs and sugars - and so far, we're kicking ass.  I never weigh myself, but my husband has lost upwards of 15 pounds in the past few weeks.  Between cooking smaller portions and eating boatloads of kale (see above - I cannot get enough!), we've been feeling pretty incredible.

(Note: I love to throw kale, tomatoes, chopped onions, and a little bit of feta cheese in a pan.  I drizzle a little olive oil over all of it, cook it for a few minutes, and then add a few tablespoonsof whole grain mustard.  It's my absolute favorite dish, and I usually pair it with a protein.)

2.) To become the next Evelyn Stevens.

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(I'd be smiling too, if I was sponsored by lululemon...)

Who is this adorable lady?  Evelyn is a professional road cyclist who left her job on Wall Street to become a professional road cyclist in NYC.  While she didn't win a medal in London, she is a BEAST on the bike. 

Now, I know that I am downright delusional in my dreams of becoming a cyclist.  I suppose I should start by borrowing a bike.  And riding it.  And then buy one of my own.  And not die.

I aim high.

Do you have any goals or progress to share?  Link up below!