Taking a run with my summer body ;-)

Well, in the spirit of the seasonal challenge, this is me "taking a stand" with the reality of my summer body -- going for a walk/run with the dog. Absolutely nothing fashionable about 5+ year old workout top and jogging shorts, but that is the reality for 80+ degree workouts here. Flawed legs and arms on full display. Eek. I'm sharing this because it's not only the clothes that are "taking a stand" for me -- it's getting out and doing something like running that I'm not very good at, despite how slow I am or how silly I may look doing it.

Palette cleanser of cute doggies included. 2. Sunny likes to pull my workout clothes out of the laundry and use them as a pillow. 3. Tippi fits neatly into the dining table base on our deck. 4. Sophie is a doll and always has been. 5. Woody (currently in TX with J) is a lovable goofball.

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9 years ago

Anonymous

inspiring! who wouldn't love walking with your 4 legged friends? walking is great exercise, I avg 3/week and 3 days at the exercise club. 3 digit weather here in Idaho!

You look very cute! It seems like an obsession with unusually self confident people is sweeping the country but there's something sweet and friendly looking about a little uncertainty too.

Wish I was out there running/walking with you! This is pretty much exactly how I look in my gear too - and pretty much exactly what I wear. Have a great day - and hope the weather is fine

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I vote Killer to the power of KILLER. Your attitude. Your glorious body. And all the precious pups.

*applause*

THIS is healthy and enviable spirit. Rock on.

You look fantastic Janet!

Such cute doggie photos! #4 just melts my heart.

AviaMariah

Veteran

Janet - the only thing I would think if saw you wearing this is how great it is that you're out there being active and how I need to get my rear in gear and do the same!

texstyle

Yay for being active and inspiring - you look great!

jill58

Janet, you look great. You have nothing to hide. I run constantly--it's one of my favorite things in life. I certainly have lots of imperfections (hips and upper thighs that I'm not crazy about) and my workout clothes could use an major overhaul but running makes you forget all that. You are out there and you are doing it! Run on!!

Oh, and your dogs are adorable. I wish I had a dog to run with. Instead we have three lazy cats....but I love them anyway.

Suz

Well, I see no flaws whatsoever -- just a strong, fit, beautifully curvy body and some adorable dogs, too.

I am impressed that you are running when it is hot and humid.

My gear is also less than fashionable. Always a mish mash of old and new whatever-I-could-find at Winner's.

Janet

You all are so sweet and supportive!

I actually much prefer biking or swimming to running, but Sunny needs some wearing out, and with Jamie out of town, its easier to give her a workout this way. I'm trying to get on the bike at least a couple of times a week too. And I'll get in the pool more once we get the heater fixed!

Maneera

*Applause*

I don't see any flaws either. Just a beautiful, curvy, very healthy body. Now your dogs just melt my heart <3 Soooo Precious!!!! #4 could easily be a desktop wallpaper!!!! Sophie truly is a doll!

I've been very regular with my brisk walks too. Running is out of question for me right now with foot pain (it doesn't help that it's 42 deg C with high humidity). I need to motivate myself everyday to walk a little more and more before I give up. Then I remind myself I've been guzzling down chilled iced tea (sweetened with honey) and those are calories I ought to burn off! Keep it up, Janet!

rachylou

You look good! Healthy. But now, 80+, I'm going to join Tippi under the table. Lol.

laura

Active Member

What flaws? I see a healthy, active body. You look good!

RobinF

Good for you running in the summer heat! No flaws seen here.

Aida

You look super to me, Janet! Dressed appropriately for the activity AND healthy+smashing to boot. Don't know that I've seen Sunny before, what a cutie! Good pout, there.

Style Fan

You are absolutely gorgeous and your dogs are so sweet. I want to cuddle all of them.

dakotacheryl

Hah!! What I noticed first was your tiny waist!! You go girl!! Love the dog photos!!

Jaime

So many women would covet your legs Janet. And your hourglass shape. And your gorgeous hair, eyes and face. To say nothing of your dogs! I particularly relate to how Tippi seems to feel.

kerlyn

You look amazing, Janet! Strong, healthy, beautiful. And adorable pups, too!

Inspiring!!!!!!! I am especially fond of dog pictures. My favorite is Tippi.

cobaltblue

Thanks for sharing this, Janet. You look perfectly attired for the task at hand and have an enviably fit body.

I took up running with friends after the first of the year and have found, much to my surprise, that I love it. I was quite happy wearing running tights but felt stressed when the weather warmed up and I had to purchase shorts. Running shorts are just SO short, and I never wear shorts at all. But I bought them and wear them, and the earth has continued spinning on its axis!

Adorable doggies!

Heh, cobaltblue, I hear you! I prefer my running shorts a little longer than this, but they are SO hard to find, especially for someone with long legs. These are my shortest running shorts (I have three pairs, along with my Capri-length running tights and full-length running tights), and they're a little snugger on me this summer than they've been in the past. So they were not my most comfortable things ever today, and I was actually considering getting rid of these, but maybe I'll lose the extra pounds. I have moments when I am horrified thinking of how I look with my cellulite bouncing around in these shorts, but my mind goes on to something else (like, have I gone three miles yet???) and I let it go.

Sal

You look fab!

I have just started running again - about 20 minutes each time. I am slow and ploddy and wobbly. But I figure it is a good counterpart to my gym sessions and walking. I am not yet at the enjoying stage:)

pil

Good for you, Janet, you look great! Funny how you see flaws and I see what I wish I could look like.
All of your dogs are just precious, but you know I have a particular soft spot for Sophie and Tippi. Those sweet smushy faces.

Karie

Healthy and active is always beautiful! And I always enjoy seeing pics of pups

Nebraskim

I am dying of squee over your pugs. We have two pugs (they are pugs 4 and 5 of the puggy girls we have had over the years) and I am just over the moon for them. We lost a beloved older girl last year and had a recent health scare with Pug No. 5, but she is hanging with us. Our girls are Raven (black, Pug 4) and Helio (fawn, Pug 5). Have a great summer with all your canine pals.

Carla

Don't you just love that your body can do such cool things as walk, run, bike and swim?

Jane

Great colour for the shorts and lovely sculpting top.

The dogs are lovely! What adorable walking companions.

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