Can You Really "Eat" Your SPF?

I thought this was interesting! I came across this today...

Did you know that some of the same pigments that give plant foods their
deep, rich color can provide "built-in" SPF for your skin?  Certain
phytochemicals (compounds produced by plants) can provide valuable skin
protection against the damage of excess ultraviolet radiation.  When you
eat plant foods, some of their phytochemicals are actually deposited in
your skin.  So what are the most potent SPF foods?
     Bell Peppers
     Berries

      Dark Leafy Greens
     Sweet Potatoes
     Tomatoes
     Carrots
     Red and Orange

If you include these foods in your diet regularly, you may find that your
skin will develop a subtle, orange cast - especially visible in your palms.
This gives you proof of your SPF success.  To learn more about other
superstar foods for your skin, visit DrAnnwellness.com.

Cinco de Mayo 5k!

Today, Helen (my running buddy) and I celebrated Cinco de Mayo by running a 5k!

Here we are after the race...

Helen and her friend Ryan
Post-race re-fuel... Tacos and Margaritas! Festive, ha!

Over 200 runners competed in the race! It was a fun time!

Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred!

If you're looking for a quick, GREAT workout I found the perfect one for you! My best friend Elizabeth told me about this dvd and after trying it was so glad she did! Plus, who doesn't want to drop a few extra pounds before the holidays, right?! :)

This great workout is only 20 minutes and you can do it at 3 different levels (easy, medium, hard). It's a combination of toning, sculpting and cardio... all great for your core. You can buy it at Target for $10! Enjoy!

Market To Market Pics

The Finishing Team! Even Wilson got to be in this pic!

Lynette handing off baton to Melissa

Running my most difficult stage (2). Almost all uphill on gravel roads.

As promised, I said I would post more Market To Market pictures. There weren't a lot of pics taken this day, as I think no one felt too 'photogenic!' :)

M2M Finishers!

This pic was taken right before the start of the race

Well, it was definitely a cold one but we made it 90 miles from start to finish in 13 hours! What an accomplishment! It was so exciting to cross that finish line! More pictures to come...

Market To Market This Saturday!

Well ready or not the Market To Market run is only 2 days away!! I am both excited and nervous! It's going to be a frigid one for sure, we're expecting our first SNOW this Saturday and it's projected to only be a high of 38 degrees. BRRRR! I am sure we'll be running with multiple layers of clothes on! The first leg I run (6mi) will be the coldest b/c the race starts in the Omaha Old Market at 6 a.m. We're expected to finish in the Lincoln Haymarket around 6:00 p.m. I'll post pics soon!

Running Market to Market!

In October I will be running from The Old Market in Omaha to the Haymarket in Lincoln! There will be a team of 6 of us that run it relay-style. The girls I am running with are from Laurel and did the run last year, but this year is a first for me. :) I am very excited, I think it sounds like a lot of fun!