This is where I've been 6 days a week!

And yeah I said it! "Every Damn Day" I've been in the gym workin' it out on a very serious high impact regimen, care to join me? Did I forget to tell you about the weekly healthy food journal as well? What about the weigh-ins? Aside from my 8 week challenge (we're only in week #3)
Mr. Parks and I will start to train for my 1/2
and his whole marathon beginning this Saturday. The race is in May I believe. Dios Mio I am not sure how much longer my body will allow me to do this, but can you imagine how svelte and amazing I'll look come March for my girls trip to Vegas?
Let's get it!

Jaw Dropping Before and After- Amazing Pico Recipe Inside-

Mr. Parks and I started out quest to lose weight as a New Year's Resolution last January. We were so tired of our unhealthy habits and decided to make a change. We started going to a personal trainer and it changed our lives. Normally trainers are known to be expensive, but we pay only $15 per session, two sessions a week, and unlimited classes, which include, cardio, body sculpting, kickboxing, zumba and everything in between. We are coming up on our one year anniversary this January. Mr. Parks looks amazing with his loss of 58 lbs, and I am holding steady at my 40 lbs of weight loss, I have about 15 more to go to hit my goal.

For some reason I can't seem to find any * before *pictures of myself.. lol!

We have been trying to eat really healthy as well and I made this delicious dish: Perfect Pico De Gallo. It was really easy to make, and so very tasty! See the recipe below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A SIC*k* pair of shoes....

I've been searching high and low for a dynamic pair of running shoes as of late. Mr. Parks and I have been training for almost a year now, and my tried and true Nike shoes are shot. We plan to run a few half marathons, maybe even a marathon this year, and yes BLACK GIRLS RUN (check out the site)and so do guys!  Mr. Crazy Parks wants to work up to a Triathlon, but I'm not quite there yet.. So... back to the shoes.. While perusing through my Oprah mag today I spotted these fantabulous kicks!

They are the Asic Gel -Noosa Tri 6 and I actually prefer the men's version on the left and up above, I am loving the vibrant colors! Are you kidding me? Look at these babies!

These shoes are actually designed for triathletes and are expected to be worn barefoot, with an open-mesh upper and a perforated sock liner to keep your feet cool as cucumbers. I'm in running shoe heaven, I'm so in love.

The price tag sits at $120 but that is normally the average for a decent pair of running shoes.

Mr. Parks has been running in the Asic Nimbus for about six months, and absolutely swears by them. He also was forever devoted to Nike.

I am just picturing how fun these shoes are, and I've heard nothing but excellent reviews on the Asic brand on all the running sites and in the running mags. I am absolutely sold, can't wait to order them if I can't find them in the stores :)

So glad the weekend  is just beginning, hope you all had a tremendous holiday!