Mom Works It Out by Angela Gillis

Long run and The Rachael Ray Show Updates

Happy Saturday! This morning I tackled my first 13.1 in a non race situation. Alls I can say is, it didn’t go as horrible wrong as my Tuesday run so it was a success. And I ran it without music so this was how focused I was on running this run to it’s end.

Happy Saturday! Completed my first 13.1 in a non race situation! I didn't have quite as hard of a time this time as Tuesday but I would have rather done this in a race (because I was running slowly)! #marathontraining #runchat #running #nikeplus #training

The fun felt good and that’s all I could ask for but I guess I was running slower but steady in the humidity. I don’t have any complaints at all! Plus, I got to sport my new CEP night view compression socks. I got them at the expo at Rock n Roll Philadelphia because I do a lot of early morning running. I’m always afraid of being swiped by a car so I try to wear the brightest clothes possible. Ever wonder why I’m wearing the same 3 outfits in my running pictures? That’s why! FYI: Everyone is always asking about loose skin and if we have it? Well, in the picture above it’s resting in all it’s glory. To not so fun part of weight loss but I’d rather have it!

Soo, they are starting to post stuff about the episode of The Rachael Ray Show that featured Willie and I! I’m wicked excited and frightened at the same time.
Go check it out and don’t forget to watch on Monday, September 30! I’m wicked excited for everyone to see about our great experience.

And one more thing:

Have you seen this? This commercial made me smile so hard when I saw it. This just goes to show that hard work does pay off…even for the hamsters! We should all live for the applause. But I love this commercial so I thought I would share with all of you!

Watch us on television on MONDAY, September 30, 2013

Watch us on television on MONDAY, September 30, 2013

Happy Friday everyone! I have some wicked exciting news to share with you. Remember the trip we took to NYC a couple of weeks back? I’m excited to tell you to tune in to The Rachael Ray Show on Monday, September 30, 2013 because Willie and I are going to be on! I hope everyone will tune to see all the amazing things that happened during the show. Don’t know when The Rachael Ray show comes on in your area? Go here to find out! After the show, I’ll post a blog about our experience so come back on Monday…

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Don’t give up even if it’s …

Don’t give up even if it’s hard to continue

I’ve had rough start to the week and my mind has been playing tricks on me. If you didn’t know, I’ve been taking swimming lessons because I have this crazy idea of becoming a triathlete. I like to run and I LOVE my bike, but I can’t swim very well. Let me be honest, I thought I could swim a little bit but I was wrong. On Monday I had a swimming lesson and I got frustrated with myself. My mind was already NOT there concentrating on the pool and I had previously ran 3 miles and rushed off to…

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Counting the blessings

Counting the blessings

Being in the public eye comes with lots of benefits like being about to share our story and inspire others but it also comes with haters! There’s been a huge surge in coverage on us and the haters are out and I’ve been the focus of some of their hate. I am blessed that our story is out there so that we can inspire and motivate others. I thought this would be the perfect time to count my blessings for everyone to see. So here I go: 1. I am blessed to have a wonderful husband who is MY BEST…

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Pictures from the week

Pictures from the week

I thought I would share some pictures from my week. If you don’t follow me on Instagram, I think you should! On Tuesday when I struggled through a treadmill run I was ready for a Quest Bar but I left it at home. I went to the store to try an ALT bar and I didn’t hate it. From what I read, these bars are made from veggies. On Thursday I literally went nuts at Walgreens. Lots of these things are sale so I had to have them. I tried the wasabi almonds and immediately it was 1-800-IMN-LOVE! My mom…

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Wait a minute, did she just say fat?

Wait a minute, did she just say fat?

Hi my name is Angela and I used to fat! I think I put people off by using the word “fat.”  It doesn’t bother me and it never really did unless my grandmother was calling me fat and I think that was because of the tone she used.  Sometimes I see people wince when I tell them the name of the blog or even when I talk in casual conversations and I use the word fat to describe myself.  People just aren’t comfortable with the word. Fat (adjective) : having a lot of extra flesh on your body : having…

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My eats haven’t been too interesting

My eats haven’t been too interesting

I get a LOT of e-mails wanting to know what I’m eating. When I have more time, I cook REALLY good meals but I haven’t had much time so I’ve been eating really basic meals. I haven’t been cooking too much lately. If it’s been too late to cook anything we’ve picked up salads from Subway or just settled for whatever was in the fridge. I’ve really been on the search for something that is quick and easy to make and will last a couple of days. A couple of weeks ago I purchased some turkey sausage but never got…

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What I LOVE about where I live

What I LOVE about where I live

My city has gotten a horrible wrap lately with the school board issues and of course being placed on many lists:  saddest cities in US and contender for most obese US city.  But I want you to know I loved this city when I was fat and I love it even more that I’m not fat!  Beaumont is a great city and it is not sad!  Every place has it highs and lows and it’s different from person to person.  That comes with everything.  The air may not be as fresh or we may not always be able to see…

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I went to a Backstreet Boys concert and …

I went to a Backstreet Boys concert and had a good time

Wait!  I know you think the only thing I do is sports related things but you’re wrong.  The thing is I love food, I love to travel and I love to just do fun things.  The fun travel and things I’ve mostly done this year have involved running.  This time I went somewhere and I didn’t run…even though I wanted to so badly but I have to take a break sometime, right?  So I went to the Backstreet Boys concert in Austin on Sunday night!  I have a lot of stuff going on in life so it was kind of…

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Let’s have pumpkin pancakes for Labor Day

Let’s have pumpkin pancakes for Labor Day

It’s Labor Day so we’re going to break away from our normal routine. We usually have eggs and oatmeal in our house for breakfast and it’s probably my most favorite meal of the day. But I think I found a good alternative a yummy alternative for my oatmeal fix. So let’s all have pumpkin pancakes tomorrow morning. Here is what you’ll need: What goes in these pancakes: 1/4c egg whites 1/4c yogurt (I used a vanilla greek yogurt) 1/8c unsweetened applesauce 1/4c pumpkin 1/4c whole wheat flour (or your choice of flour) 1/4 tsp. each: pumpkin pie spice, stevia, baking…

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99 days until my FIRST marathon

99 days until my FIRST marathon

You’re probably thinking: “When did this become a full on running blog?” I love to run folks and it’s just a HUGE part of me.  I thought I would give everyone an update on my marathon training. I am using a training plan from the No Meat Athlete.  I paid for the plan which was something like $40 and I really think it was the best investment in my future.  It’s not a training plan for a specific time, it’s just to finish strong and get to the race strong and healthy. While also training for my marathon I”m trying…

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