Look who made it to week 2

This may come as a shocker to most (especially me) but I actually made it to week 2 of the #4MChallenge. 

Week 2 did not disappoint and was very challenging. 

I was super excited to finish week one

And terrified to start week 2 

But I survived and I am truly enjoying the challenge and the accountability from the group. Boy am I sore though...

Thanks to my Runtastic Apps I did TWENTY push-ups in a row this morning. Now that's nuthin' compared to Megan's 107 but for someone that could barely do five just a few weeks ago that's a HUGE accomplishment. And I'm proud :) 

In other news:

I got this message from Holly the other day

eeeeeek

  I totally had a little geek out moment when I saw the message.
Mel and Holly are coming to Memphis for the St. Jude Marathon, and that totally makes my first half experience that much cooler.

Sara and I are planning on running together tonight if schedules allow and we have our first race together coming up in two weeks. Its the "Zoom through the Zoo 4-miler" and I am so excited about it. It's going to be a super fun race.

So how's everybody doing with the #4MChallenge?


Linking up with SkinnyMeg for workout Wednesday. Go check out her blog for some inspiration and workout tips.

I'm Back and with Challenges!

So I know its been FOR-EVA since I last posted. Sorry about that for those that care. I haven't been sitting on my rump though. I have been running!! My goal is to run 10 races in 2013 the last being the St. Jude Half Marathon. Eeeek! I've already registered for 5 of the races and have 5 others picked out I just haven't made the commitment to them yet. 

I have an awesome running partner. We try to meet 3x a weeks but it doesn't always happen. She is going to run the 1/2 with me so we are training together and I LOVE it. Running it so much more enjoyable with a partner. 

This is one of my most recent runs. My pace has slowed considerably because of my "break" during the winter. So I basically started from scratch (boo). 

When I'm not running with Sara I try to do 6/2 splits running at about a 11:00 to 12:00 minute mile. 

Sara is a newbie but it doing AMAZING! We started a few weeks ago doing a 2/3 split and are currently doing a 3/3 split and are running anywhere from a 11:30 to a 13:00 minute mile. She doesn't know it yet but our run tonight we are going to a 3/2 split. :) 

I am joining some blogging friends and am doing the #4MChallenge 

I already had a few Jillian DVD's on hand and decided to go with the 30 Day Shred. I have serious Love/Hate relationship with ole Jill. I usually "mute" her just so I can make it through the workout. :) 

How my morning started

*side note* Are you following me on Instagram?  You should (ebob86)

I also recently found these apps by "Runtastic* 

PushUps Pro

SitUps Pro

and Squats Pro

Yes I had to pay for them but for me that helps hold me accountable. The Squats Pro is pretty "easy" because I could probably knock out 100 squats in my sleep. But having the goals and training schedule is great for my "type A" personality and knowing that I have a schedule to follow means I'll actually do it. My goal for the PushUps Pro is to get through the training with the modified push-ups (on my knees) and then when I finish go back through it again doing  "real" Push-Ups.

You should check out the apps! They have free ones too.

I also just started an accountability group for morning quiet times called "Hello Mornings". My morning quiet times have been nonexistent recently. I don't really have a good excuse just laziness really. I love having accountability wether it be in exercise or my time with God. If you have an area in your life that you feel you are failing try getting someone with the sames goals to help hold you accountable. It will make a huge difference. 

An email sent by "hello mornings" this morning really convicted me.....

"Rising early to meet with the Lord — not because I am rested, but because He is worthy — is an expression of trust that He will supply what I need to get through my day." 

Such powerful words. Am I trusting God to supply what I need to get through the day? 

I did today :) Now to make it my habit again.

So will you join me in any of these challenges? How about just one? Let me know if you are! I'd love to be an accountability for you :)

Check out the hashtag on instagram #4MChallenge for motivation with the Jillian workouts. Or #operationredbikini 

You can go to Hellomornings dot org for more information about the accountability for your morning quiet times. 

I'm also linking up with Megan over at SkinnyMeg for Workout Wednesday 

So go check that out for motivation and ideas for workouts!

Have a great Wednesday!

Let's Talk Tattoos Link Up

I can't believe I'm doing this post. Most of my newer friends (meaning I didn't go to high-school with) don't even know I have a tattoo.....
I've been reading everyones stories about their tattoos, about how much they love their tattoo(s) and how much thought went into them and all that......yea, that's not my story....

I was 18, freshly 18 at that. My at the time boyfriend decided to get a tattoo and somehow talked me into it as well. I went with him to Alien Ink not having any idea what I wanted but knew I wanted it on my lower back. This was before it was given the name "Tramp Stamp" or at least no one told me thats what it was called (I'm leaning towards the latter) What can I say? I was very naive.
So I went in and looked through the books and on the walls and decided on a basic tribal design with a rose in the middle and wanted it all black because I wanted it to match everything I wore or something like that (weirdo)
I don't hate the fact I have a tattoo but I do hate where it is and what it is. I wish I had put more thought into it and I really wish it wasn't a "Tramp Stamp". I keep saying I'm going to get it re-done but I really don't think I'll ever do it.
I might one day get a new tattoo though. I'd like to have something done on my ring finger for when I don't wear my wedding band and I'd like to get something that has to do with my kids. Maybe one day...

Anyway I know y'all are dying to see the tattoo pic so here ya go

Being all black it has no definition and I get asked a lot if it's a spider which is really ironic because I am deathly afraid of spiders.

Make sure you go check out Mel @ 4 Kottez Runs It

Link Up Vlog

Well this is my first ever Vlog and possibly my last lol! I'm linking up with Holly and Emily so go check them out.
Feel free to laugh, Becca decided to join me and it's very amusing. Hope you enjoy!

The picture Becca was talking about in the video. My Sister and Me back in the cheer days

"Day in the life"

So today I am doing a link up "party". Go check out Holly's blog. She's a cool chick, hysterical, and an inspiration to me for running and weight loss. I love reading her blog. Any-who enough about her lets get to me :)
Today I will be giving you a run down of a typical day in the Bobbitt house.
But for those of you that are new to my blog check out my "disclaimer" on the right of the screen before you begin and let me tell you a little bit about me and my family :)

My name is Emily, I'm 26 and have a new found passion for running. I am a follower of Christ, He is my Lord and savior.
I'm also a Wife to a wonderful Man named Josh for almost 7 years.

He is my best friend and I don't know what I'd do without him.
We have three beautiful kiddos together.

Becca is 5

and we just started homeschooling for kindergarten last week. She's our little princess, she is so stinkin' smart it scares me, and is an amazing big sister to her two little brothers.


Nate is 3

and is all boy. He loves Star Wars, trucks, and would rather be playing outside over anything. He can be kind of shy at times but he is the sweetest little boy I've ever known.

Eli is 6 months

and is just starting to get his personality. He is pretty laid back like his Daddy, and loves to cuddle like his Momma. This kid will be mobile any day now I just know it.

So this is a little taste of what its like in the Bobbitt house on any given day

4:50 Alarm goes off. Time to go run

5:00 I'm out the door, hitting the pavement.

I completed my first 5k running the whole time. I'm super pumped and ready for my first 5k race on Saturday!
5:45 Back home and stretch
6:00 Fix hubby his lunch and kiss him goodbye
6:10 Shower
6:15 Nate gets up while I'm in the shower
6:20 Get Nate settled in front of the tv with an eggo waffle (gotta keep him quite some how) :)
6:25 Eli wakes up and is ready to eat so I go feed him
6:40 Nate and Eli are fed and content in the den
6:50 Quiet time. Bible study, bible reading, prayer

7:30 Get Eli dressed and take his 6 month pictures I forgot to take on Sunday
7:40 Becca gets up and I feed her breakfast (Lucky Charms)
7:50 Read a few emails while Becca and Nate Brush teeth, get dressed, and take care of Phineas
8:00 Lay Eli down for a nap
8:15 Start school. Bible reading, questions, memory verse
8:30 Phonics. Review letter 'L' 'T' and 'F'
8:50 Math. Calendar, Counting bears, and pattern blocks. Eli wakes up so he hangs out in the highchair while we do school
9:10 Art. Mystery Painting that did not turn out as good as I hoped...
9:30 Becca and Nate watch a Leap Frog video to help with Phonics while I clean up from art, unload the dishwasher, and clean Eli's bottles
9:50 Feed Eli
10:00 Snack Time. Carrots and ranch dressing
10:10 Eli plays in the highchair while I finally fix me something to eat. Eggs, toast, and milk. Free Time for Becca and Nate.
10:30 I finish getting myself ready, do my make-up and fix my hair while Becca and Nate play outside with Phineas and Eli has play time on the floor in my room
10:50 Becca and Nate get the "Boredom Muchies" So we got out front to ride bikes to get over them

11:30 We come back in. They pick a show on netflix while I cook lunch while holding a cranky Eli who would rather still be outside...
11:45 Becca and Nate sit down to eat (hotdogs, apples, and goldfish) and I fix a bottle for Eli
12:00 Eli is down for a nap, Becca and Nate are playing in the den, and I tackle the mound of clothes that didn't get folded yesterday.
12:20 The clothes are folded and in piles but didn't get put away. Time for me to eat.
12:30 I sit down with my lunch (Tuna fish sandwich and an apple) and the computer to read some e-mails, do some facebook stalking, and post Eli's 6 month photos.
1:00 Eli woke up (probably because he went to sleep while eating his bottle earlier) So I quickly warmed up the other half of his bottle and went in his room to feed him and get him back to sleep to finish the rest of his nap
1:20 Do some chores around the house: Sweep/mop kitchen, put away clothes, vacuum...
2:00 Take a little break to do some reading
3:30 I'm startled awake by my phone ringing and I realize I've fallen asleep while reading. Josh is calling to say he's off work and on the way home so I venture out of my room to see what kind of damage Becca and Nate have done to the house while I was asleep

Not too bad. I've seen worse. So we do what I like to call a "quick clean". We do this when Daddy is on the way home so he doesn't have to come home to a huge mess
3:40 Eli wakes up ready to eat
4:00 Start preparing dinner
4:15 Hubby gets home!! :) and dinner is cooking
4:20 Get all of Becca's soccer stuff together, get water bottles filled, pack Eli's bag, and get the kids ready
5:00 Dinner is ready. Bacon wrapped tenderloin, steamed broccoli, and corn and we all sit at the table to eat
5:20 We all get the table cleared off and kitchen cleaned
5:25 Get shoes on and head out the door for Becca's first soccer game!
7:15 Back home. Becca's team lost :(

But we had a great time cheering her on! :)
7:20 We go into bedtime mode. Josh gets the older two in the tub and I bathe Eli in the sink. Followed by PJ's, brushing teeth, story, prayers...
7:35 Eli finally eats because he wouldn't eat at the game.
7:50 Eli fell asleep while eating and is in bed for the night.
8:00 Older two in bed after kisses, hugs, and "don't let the bed bugs bite"
8:15 I get Becca's school plan done for tomorrow while Josh runs to sonic to take advantage of the half price shake deal

Even though it's not 8:30 just yet I know how the night is going to end so I'm going to go ahead and finish up so I can enjoy some hubby time.....
8:30 Josh and I drink our milkshakes while watching netflix
9:20 We are old and will be headed to bed.....


So that's basically my day. I know this was very detailed compared to most of the other bloggers that did the "Day in the Life" but thats just my personality.
I hope you enjoyed it.