quickie!

Just a quick post, wanted to update a photo. I'll be heading to bed soon, second 5k tomorrow! These pictures were taken today after training this am.

Don't forget a banana in the am, and remember...

Running is a pain in the ass...but it'll give you a nice one!

Stressed?

Ever feel stressed out, guaranteed answer is, yes! When we're stressed, or maybe I should say when I'm stressed it's so easy to say I'm not going I work out. I rather lay in bed or on the couch and participate in mindless activity such as watching tv. However, I've found that exercising truly does help me when I'm stressed. Today was one of those day, and all I could think about was coming home to sleep and getting to bed early, except for when I got home my husband had made dinner (so yummy) and we took Bennett for a walk...even the walk, a breath of fresh air helped calm my nerves. I'm getting a little anxious for the 5k again this weekend, hopingI'll shave even more time off! Either way, I've found that exercise an getting active truly does help decrease my stress level. So get out there, take it out on the road and remember...

Running is a pain in the ass...but it'll give you a nice one.

Ps- weigh ins and progress report coming this weekend!

alarm clock

Waking up today was rough. I woke up at 430 and knew I had another 30 minutes, and I fell back asleep hard. My body has gotten into the routine of waking up early, even in weekends I'm unable to sleep in like I used to. However, once I got to the gym I was fine and now after both workouts, so happy I was there. I just registered for another 5k this weekend!! I'm trying to focus more on muscle and building up my upper body strength. I was sore last night and put bengay on before bed...just as I thought I was comfortable the coolness of the bengay kicked in, and I was freezing-- oh well, my muscles feel good today!!

This am I ran 2.5miles and attended pedal and pump, I'm attaching photos, first one is the run second is the spin/pedal an pump.

Get out and be active!

Remember,
Running is a pain in the ass...but it'll give you a nice one ;)

5 what??

That's right, vibram 5 fingers...LOVE! Kind of dorky looking I get it but I really do enjoy them! So used to running in them now! Plus the bright colors are a must :) and hey, champs has a %20 military discount, can't beat it. Anyway, I've been running now 2 solid months and they're still holding up. I've heard people don't like them if they go long distances but for my 2-4 miles they're perfect :) up bright and early for a 3 mile run the pedal and pump!

i can't believe it...

just a quick note, my husband came upstairs and saw me on the computer and said.... "what are you doing, virtual running?" in that case... see you on the road!

i like to eat, eat, eat...

6:00am
Strength training at the gym...and I'm talking about a gym on a coast guard base. Super anxious at first, all I could picture was the stereotypical gym, grunting and all...however I was pleasantly surprised.  Also, I went with a friend from work, and she is really knowledgeable regarding weight training so that made it easier and much more appealing. We followed the body for life work out you can find it here. We worked upper body: shoulders, back, triceps and biceps.  ** side note...already feeling it! **
24 oz water

7:30am
EAS protein shake

8:15am
Two hard boiled egg whites
12 oz water

9:30am
Coffee
Fat free half and half
Splenda

11:00am
Yogurt
Green tea
Fat free half and half
Splenda

1:45pm
Spinach wrap
Lean deli turkey
Pepper jack cheese
Spinach
1T cracked pepper mayo
12 oz water

4:00pm
8 oz apple cider/tea
One serving craisins/two servings almonds

6:45pm
Morning Start "meatless crumbles"
Two hard shell corn tacos
Cabbage
Tomatoes
Avocado
Green onions
8oz crystal light

7:30pm
Headed out for a runnnnnnnnnnn!

Remember running is a pain in the ass...but it'll give you a nice one ;)

Spin

Confession: I love spinning!! In all honesty, I really do enjoy it. I've spoken to people who either love it or hate it but either way it's an intense work out! I burned 705 calories on the spin bike alone this am, not to mention the calories that exited this so called "temple" during strength training. Today was great because the class was packed, I know you're only racing yourself but when the room is full and you have a motivating, energized instructor (even off the bike) there's a little more excitement. I've had excellent instructors to not to excellent instructors and everything in between. And in actuality, I should be pushing myself so no matter who is instructing I should be getting just as intense of a work out, but let's be honest it doesn't always work out that way. Music choice, personality/energy of the instructor and my overall feeling for the day play a huge part. However, at the end of the 50 minutes I feel great! Try a spin class---give it a few tries, it may be uncomfortable at first but believe me it gets better!!