Mattie

LATEST ARTICLES ( 263 )

• Podcasts

  

  Morning! I dragged myself out of bed this morning to go for a much need 4 mile run! Once I hit the road, I felt great and was so happy I got up. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Lake

  

  Vinnie and I ventured up to VT for the weekend to visit our families, spend some time on the lake and eat some good food! It was so fun to hang out with my... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Feeling Good

  

  It’s crazy how every day and every week is so different. Last week I was so lethargic and unmotivated. I could not get myself out of bed and the thought of... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Julyyyy

  

  It’s July! And it is time for me to stop putting it off and start shaping up. I need to be honest with myself and all of you. I avoid the scale and the number... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tempo Run

  

  My half marathon training schedule is pretty mellow in the first couple weeks. The weekends are the longer runs; weekdays are reasonable. This past week I didn’... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Weekly Workout Recap June 22

  

  Its Friday Friday Friday! This week has flown by. I have done a decent job eating well, working out and listening to my body. Here is a recap of my workouts thi... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Color Me Rad Winner!

  

  It is time to announce the winners of the Color Me Rad Race Entry Giveaway! And the winners are…. Molly @hungryhungryrunner.com says: “Um, this could possibly b... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Day in the Life of ME

  

  This week for WIAW I thought I would do a day in the life of ME at my new job! 5:45am: alarm goes off 5:55 I get out of bed 6am I start some sore of exercise. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• RibFest 5 Miler

  

  Over the weekend I ran the RibFest 5 Miler! It was a great way to start off Father’s Day and make myself get out of bed on a Sunday morning! Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Day 5 Slip Up

  

  Saturday! I was so excited for a beautiful day so I could sit outside and get some sun, but it is pretty overcast. Oh well! Instead of being outside, I just... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• WIAW on the 7 Day Slim Down

  

  It’s Wednesday which means several things… its hump day, I have completed 2 days of the Tone It Up 7 Day Slim Down, and it’s WIAW! Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Today I Start

  

  Now is the time. I’ve been wanting to for so long. I am ready to FINALLY, consistently and wholeheartedly eat clean. Often times, I’ll be good for a few days an... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Words to Describe You

  

  Look at the picture below. What are the first four words that jump out at you? Those 4 words are supposed to describe you! I just played this fun little game... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Half Marathon Training

  

  My life is hectic, but whose isn’t. I just started my new job this week and have been burning the candle on both ends. I am slowly starting to adjust to my new... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stonewall Kitchen Cooking Class

  

  For Christmas my brother gave me the best present ever… I gift certificate to a cooking class at Stonewall Kitchen in Kittery, Maine. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 7 Day Slim Down and Races

  

  I have been attempting to follow the Tone It Up 7 Day Slim Down this week and have done a decent job at it. I am ok with that though, because when I started... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• May Foodie PenPal

  

  I got a good run in yesterday which is always a nice feeling. I did a 6.5 mile run/55 min. At Home: Tone It Up Surfer Girl Beach Babe Workout Its the last day o... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dove Dare to Bare

  

  I am not sure about you, but it finally feels like summer to me. The grass is green, the leaves are out, graduations are in full swing and mini skirts are all... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• WIAW 7 Day Slim Down & Bars

  

  After a great Memorial Day weekend I am focusing on my eats and trying to get back on track with my diet and exercise. To help facilitate this I am following th... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Memorial Day Memories

  

  My memorial day was full of family! My youngest sister, Lily, graduated from high school and all my aunts, cousins, friends and family came out to celebrate.... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION