Monday: Bodypump
Tuesday: Yoga AM, Spin class PM
Wednesday: 50 minute elliptical interval workout + abs
Thursday: Bodypump
Friday: 30 minute interval run on treadmill + 20 minute elliptical + ab work
Satuday: 4 mile run (first run of my half marathon training!)
Sunday: We'll see what I get around to today. bodypump and yoga are on my mind. (but so is a nap!)
Sunday, August 7, 2011
thankful week # 3
All and all, it was a good week! :)
This week I'm thankful for...
...new found motivation. I've been waking up early every morning to workout and am loving it. I've learned to love leaving the house when it's pitch dark out and I'm the only car on the road. It gives me quite a sense of accomplishment to be done with a workout by the time the sun it out too. (I've ended up working out twice a day now since I can't part with my group classes at night. This wasn't my orginial plan but I'm liking it.)
...a homecooked meal. Not that I don't cook one every night, I just really appreciate when someone else cooks for a change ;) Alan and I went over to the Hill g'rents on Wednesday for dinner. I loved that his grandma made tons of appetizers and dessert even though she knew it would only be the 4 of us. Totally something I would do!
...a new fence! The new panels may not match our old fence, but at least we have one again! Now if only our backdoor was fixed. (Long story short, the new door doesn't fit the old frame so opening and closing the door is currenty not an option. At least, we have a door... well, more like a wall at the moment.)
...the annual Churchill football party. I love seeing all the coaches and their wives. It really gets me excited for the season, especially since I'll be able to go to more games than I have ever this season. Yay!
This week I'm thankful for...
...new found motivation. I've been waking up early every morning to workout and am loving it. I've learned to love leaving the house when it's pitch dark out and I'm the only car on the road. It gives me quite a sense of accomplishment to be done with a workout by the time the sun it out too. (I've ended up working out twice a day now since I can't part with my group classes at night. This wasn't my orginial plan but I'm liking it.)
...a homecooked meal. Not that I don't cook one every night, I just really appreciate when someone else cooks for a change ;) Alan and I went over to the Hill g'rents on Wednesday for dinner. I loved that his grandma made tons of appetizers and dessert even though she knew it would only be the 4 of us. Totally something I would do!
...a new fence! The new panels may not match our old fence, but at least we have one again! Now if only our backdoor was fixed. (Long story short, the new door doesn't fit the old frame so opening and closing the door is currenty not an option. At least, we have a door... well, more like a wall at the moment.)
...the annual Churchill football party. I love seeing all the coaches and their wives. It really gets me excited for the season, especially since I'll be able to go to more games than I have ever this season. Yay!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Oh, August
I can't believe August is already upon us. Where did June and July go? In honor of this new month and the soon transition from summer to fall (although we all know it will be 100 degrees until Novemeber) I thought I'd post my goals for this month. So here goes...
5 Things I want to accomplish in August:
1. Host a dinner party/game night
Ironically, I was asked to host a Scentsy party this month. I've never hosted a party like this before and was a little skeptical at first. After some thought I decided to go for it, what the heck! If anything, it's a great way to gather up the gals once more before school (and more importantly FOOTBALL) starts back up and to munch on some good eats!
2. Increase my yoga practice
I recently started practicing in the wee morning hours before work. However, my frequency could definitely use a boost. Here's to more downward dogs and warrior 2s.
3. Start scoping out a new pair of jeans for fall.
What girl doesn't need a new pair (or two) each fall? ;)
4. Eat more fish (or take a supplement)
I love fish and it's so easy to make. Eating it should be a no brainer. Operation eat more fish begins now!
5. Attend church more regularly.
This summer has pulled us in so many different directions that we sadly only make it to church about once a month. That routine needs some serious improvement. Sunday at 9 AM, you know where I'll be!
Until later, friends!
5 Things I want to accomplish in August:
1. Host a dinner party/game night
Ironically, I was asked to host a Scentsy party this month. I've never hosted a party like this before and was a little skeptical at first. After some thought I decided to go for it, what the heck! If anything, it's a great way to gather up the gals once more before school (and more importantly FOOTBALL) starts back up and to munch on some good eats!
2. Increase my yoga practice
I recently started practicing in the wee morning hours before work. However, my frequency could definitely use a boost. Here's to more downward dogs and warrior 2s.
3. Start scoping out a new pair of jeans for fall.
What girl doesn't need a new pair (or two) each fall? ;)
4. Eat more fish (or take a supplement)
I love fish and it's so easy to make. Eating it should be a no brainer. Operation eat more fish begins now!
5. Attend church more regularly.
This summer has pulled us in so many different directions that we sadly only make it to church about once a month. That routine needs some serious improvement. Sunday at 9 AM, you know where I'll be!
Until later, friends!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Week's Workouts
Monday 8/25: bodypump
Tuesday 8/26: Yoga AM + Spin PM
Wednesday 8/27: Rest (does walking the grocery store count? haha)
Thursday 8/28: bodypump + 30 minute incline interval on treadmill
Friday 8/29: 50 minute interval workout on elliptical
Saturday 8/30: 4 mile run + bodypump
Sunday 8/31: Rest (but hours of intense cleaning!)
Week's goals: more yoga and getting up early to hit the g-y-m. :)
Tuesday 8/26: Yoga AM + Spin PM
Wednesday 8/27: Rest (does walking the grocery store count? haha)
Thursday 8/28: bodypump + 30 minute incline interval on treadmill
Friday 8/29: 50 minute interval workout on elliptical
Saturday 8/30: 4 mile run + bodypump
Sunday 8/31: Rest (but hours of intense cleaning!)
Week's goals: more yoga and getting up early to hit the g-y-m. :)
Weekend Shenanigans
Hello there! How was your weekend? My weekend was great. Here's a recap of what went down...
Let's first start with my "what I'm thankful for" weekly post that I skipped out on on Friday. Whoops!
THANKFUL WEEK #2
...finding the energy to get up early and workout. I went to the gym several times, did some yoga at home and yesterday ran 4 miles with Levi. The energy level I maintain throughout the day is what keeps me going. Early morning workout mission week 2 starts tomorrow.
...a helpful husband. The coach cooked dinner on Wednesday. And, although I told him exactly how to make it and provided him with a unless recipe, he still did it! Yay! He has also been super helpful with doing the dishes, his least favorite chore. Ironically, as I type this, he is painting our back door. Whoo hooo!
...my sweet puppy dog. I woke up from a nap today to find Levi's head resting on my shoulder. I love when he is sweet and snuggles.
...a new grocery/meal plan. I talked about it last week and it is going really well. I'm already planning meals for next week and we haven't finished half of this week (we ate out friday and saturday).
...my mother-in-law for spoiling me rotten. More on that later. :)
FRIDAY NIGHT
Alan and I went to a burger joint down the road called MoMak's. I'd been wanting to try it for a while. It's literally within walking distance of our house (but naturally we drove there!) and always looks hopping when we pass by. When a Groupon appeared offering a great discount, I knew it was fate! Overall review: average. We sat outside and watched the kiddos run around (adults were probably outnumbered by them!) while we ate. The burger was good, not great. It was definitely no Big'z, which is totally my new burger place obsession. Ah-mazing!
After din-din, we came home and just chilled at the house. It was nice to relax. I was exhausted from the week.
SATURDAY
Levi and I got up at 7 AM to clock our 4 miles for the day. Despite his determination to WALK the last mile, we managed to finish. That dog gets pretty slow at the end and must pee on EVERYTHING. ughhh.
After the run, Levi went back to bed and I headed to the gym for bodypump. I had a great class, came home and showered and was ready for my day with the mother-in-law. Alan stayed home and slept/watched sports/played video games I'm sure.
First, we went to get pedicures. Boy did I need one. Then we ate lunch. Flatbeard pizza and half a salad. Yum! Next, we went to Costco, one of my all-time favorites. That place is a zoo; I could spend hours there easily. I had to get a new membership (Alan's had expired) and pick up some gatorade and laundry soap. Exciting!
We wandered into TJ Max and Ross but left both places empty-handed. I picked up some new shampoo at Ulta and we headed to "a real store," The Limited! I got 3 shirts and 2 tops for work. All so cute! After we had the outfits, we needed to complete them with... duh, shoes! DSW was calling me name! There I got a pair of nude pumps. We met the hubbies for dinner (Mexican of course) and called ita day a great day. I love spending time with the MIL and am so grateful that we get along so well. Love her!
SUNDAY
Alan had a game at 10 AM so church was out of the question. I got to sleep in, though, and it was much needed. Alan didn't want me to go to his game b/c a repair man was supposed to come and fix the fense in the morning. He didn't come until well after Al was home. Figures!
When I got up I ate (cereal with almond milk. If you haven't tried almond milk, you haven't lived. It's ah-mazing-ness.) and then I got on this cleaning kick and didn't stop until the entire house was spotless. ahhh, cleaning bliss!
The rest of the day has been spent relaxing, napping, and snacking. Now, I'm about to start dinner for the night, homemade pizza! It's my third attempt... the last two have been far from perfect, BUT third times a charm, right? Wish me luck.
((Sorry there are no pictures in this post. I know that makes things so much more exciting. I will try to start taking more! ))
Let's first start with my "what I'm thankful for" weekly post that I skipped out on on Friday. Whoops!
THANKFUL WEEK #2
...finding the energy to get up early and workout. I went to the gym several times, did some yoga at home and yesterday ran 4 miles with Levi. The energy level I maintain throughout the day is what keeps me going. Early morning workout mission week 2 starts tomorrow.
...a helpful husband. The coach cooked dinner on Wednesday. And, although I told him exactly how to make it and provided him with a unless recipe, he still did it! Yay! He has also been super helpful with doing the dishes, his least favorite chore. Ironically, as I type this, he is painting our back door. Whoo hooo!
...my sweet puppy dog. I woke up from a nap today to find Levi's head resting on my shoulder. I love when he is sweet and snuggles.
...a new grocery/meal plan. I talked about it last week and it is going really well. I'm already planning meals for next week and we haven't finished half of this week (we ate out friday and saturday).
...my mother-in-law for spoiling me rotten. More on that later. :)
FRIDAY NIGHT
Alan and I went to a burger joint down the road called MoMak's. I'd been wanting to try it for a while. It's literally within walking distance of our house (but naturally we drove there!) and always looks hopping when we pass by. When a Groupon appeared offering a great discount, I knew it was fate! Overall review: average. We sat outside and watched the kiddos run around (adults were probably outnumbered by them!) while we ate. The burger was good, not great. It was definitely no Big'z, which is totally my new burger place obsession. Ah-mazing!
After din-din, we came home and just chilled at the house. It was nice to relax. I was exhausted from the week.
SATURDAY
Levi and I got up at 7 AM to clock our 4 miles for the day. Despite his determination to WALK the last mile, we managed to finish. That dog gets pretty slow at the end and must pee on EVERYTHING. ughhh.
After the run, Levi went back to bed and I headed to the gym for bodypump. I had a great class, came home and showered and was ready for my day with the mother-in-law. Alan stayed home and slept/watched sports/played video games I'm sure.
First, we went to get pedicures. Boy did I need one. Then we ate lunch. Flatbeard pizza and half a salad. Yum! Next, we went to Costco, one of my all-time favorites. That place is a zoo; I could spend hours there easily. I had to get a new membership (Alan's had expired) and pick up some gatorade and laundry soap. Exciting!
We wandered into TJ Max and Ross but left both places empty-handed. I picked up some new shampoo at Ulta and we headed to "a real store," The Limited! I got 3 shirts and 2 tops for work. All so cute! After we had the outfits, we needed to complete them with... duh, shoes! DSW was calling me name! There I got a pair of nude pumps. We met the hubbies for dinner (Mexican of course) and called it
SUNDAY
Alan had a game at 10 AM so church was out of the question. I got to sleep in, though, and it was much needed. Alan didn't want me to go to his game b/c a repair man was supposed to come and fix the fense in the morning. He didn't come until well after Al was home. Figures!
When I got up I ate (cereal with almond milk. If you haven't tried almond milk, you haven't lived. It's ah-mazing-ness.) and then I got on this cleaning kick and didn't stop until the entire house was spotless. ahhh, cleaning bliss!
The rest of the day has been spent relaxing, napping, and snacking. Now, I'm about to start dinner for the night, homemade pizza! It's my third attempt... the last two have been far from perfect, BUT third times a charm, right? Wish me luck.
((Sorry there are no pictures in this post. I know that makes things so much more exciting. I will try to start taking more! ))
Thursday, July 28, 2011
I made it one year!
Today started off a little earlier than normal, about half an hour to be exact! I got up and ready for work and had plently of time to wash a few dishes, make a lunch and a yummy strawberry and blackberry smoothie, and drop off our dry cleaning before work. Whew! Productive queen, right here!
Lunch looked something like this.
[Salad contained greens, celery, cucumber, carrots, broccoli and grilled chicken. I ate it with an oil olive based dressing..bliss!]
By lunchtime I was still full from this morning's smoothie, but I "managed" to tackle my salad and a small energy bar I brought for home. (Has anyone else tried those Larabars? Pretty tasty!) For some reason, my salads seemed extra big today meaning I definitely got my fruits and veggies fix for the day. Score!
While I ate, I did some blog reading and ordered these puppies from Half Price Books.
I read the first book in the series while the hubs and I were vacationing in the Dominican Republic. Much to Alan's dismay, I couldn't put it down! What's better than a love story with 4 best friends and wedding aspects? Not much I tell you! (well... maybe a homemade chocolate chip cookie smothered in peanut butter, but that's a different story ;) )
This afternoon I went to stretch my legs and check my work mailbox. I had this:
Has it been a year already?? Whew, time flies when you are having fun. Or, just really busy! It's funny how time goes by so much quicker when you are not living on a semester by semester basis and there's no homework, tests or projects to complete. I've taken full advantage of leaving work and everything it entails around 5 PM and not looking back until 8:30 the next morning. It's glorious!
Well, tonight's plan is less than exciting. After work, I'm going straight to the gym to get my 'pump on. After bodypump, I might stay and get in my cardio at the gym. It's so hot outside! How do we stand this?! For dinner, meal #2 on my list, I'm making baked talipa with brown rice and zucchini. A snack size snickers (or two!) may find it's way to my mouth also. ;)
I'm thinking the hubs and I get a video on demand off the TV and call it night. Please contain the excitement!
Hasta la vista!
PS- I hear lots of rain is in the near future. Bring it on!! I'll even postpone Levi's bath for it! Too bad my books won't be here by this weekend. That would have been the icing on the cake!
Lunch looked something like this.
By lunchtime I was still full from this morning's smoothie, but I "managed" to tackle my salad and a small energy bar I brought for home. (Has anyone else tried those Larabars? Pretty tasty!) For some reason, my salads seemed extra big today meaning I definitely got my fruits and veggies fix for the day. Score!
While I ate, I did some blog reading and ordered these puppies from Half Price Books.
I read the first book in the series while the hubs and I were vacationing in the Dominican Republic. Much to Alan's dismay, I couldn't put it down! What's better than a love story with 4 best friends and wedding aspects? Not much I tell you! (well... maybe a homemade chocolate chip cookie smothered in peanut butter, but that's a different story ;) )
This afternoon I went to stretch my legs and check my work mailbox. I had this:
Has it been a year already?? Whew, time flies when you are having fun. Or, just really busy! It's funny how time goes by so much quicker when you are not living on a semester by semester basis and there's no homework, tests or projects to complete. I've taken full advantage of leaving work and everything it entails around 5 PM and not looking back until 8:30 the next morning. It's glorious!
Well, tonight's plan is less than exciting. After work, I'm going straight to the gym to get my 'pump on. After bodypump, I might stay and get in my cardio at the gym. It's so hot outside! How do we stand this?! For dinner, meal #2 on my list, I'm making baked talipa with brown rice and zucchini. A snack size snickers (or two!) may find it's way to my mouth also. ;)
I'm thinking the hubs and I get a video on demand off the TV and call it night. Please contain the excitement!
Hasta la vista!
PS- I hear lots of rain is in the near future. Bring it on!! I'll even postpone Levi's bath for it! Too bad my books won't be here by this weekend. That would have been the icing on the cake!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Budget is not my middle name
Today wasn't quite as eventful as yesterday but it was a good one, though.
When my "early" alarm went off this morning, I COULD NOT get out of bed (even after going to bed quite early the night before). I took that as a sign that my body needed the extra hour or so of sleep. ;)
I made it through the day at work. In fact, the day was quite productive and went by a decent pace. Speaking of work, I do have some news to share. We finally posted a new marketing position online, which means.... I will not have to work so much this next year and that I will have some major help this season. Woooo hooo! I'm excited to be able to be more of a coach's wife and actully attend WC football games.
After work, I came home to make a very detailed grocery list. I planned out meals for 7 days and wrote down all the ingredients for the meals plus those for some yummy lunches and breakfasts. I made a budget in my head and headed to the store. As I went I calculated how much I putting in my cart. It was exhausting and once I reached my budget, I quit keeping track. Apparently, my budget was NOT realistic. Boo. I don't think I'll add everything up next time I go to the store unless Alan goes with me. Too much for one person!
For dinner, day #1 of my meal list, I made spicy chicken stir fry and egg rolls (I actually cheated and just bought these to throw in the oven.) Recipe courtesy of and Sam at Faith, Food and Fitness
I thought it was pretty average, but still good. Definitely, cured my chinese craving and saved me hundreds of cals! Good thing since I didn't hit the gym today.
Well, I'm off to go snuggle with the hubs and this little guy.
Good night!
When my "early" alarm went off this morning, I COULD NOT get out of bed (even after going to bed quite early the night before). I took that as a sign that my body needed the extra hour or so of sleep. ;)
I made it through the day at work. In fact, the day was quite productive and went by a decent pace. Speaking of work, I do have some news to share. We finally posted a new marketing position online, which means.... I will not have to work so much this next year and that I will have some major help this season. Woooo hooo! I'm excited to be able to be more of a coach's wife and actully attend WC football games.
After work, I came home to make a very detailed grocery list. I planned out meals for 7 days and wrote down all the ingredients for the meals plus those for some yummy lunches and breakfasts. I made a budget in my head and headed to the store. As I went I calculated how much I putting in my cart. It was exhausting and once I reached my budget, I quit keeping track. Apparently, my budget was NOT realistic. Boo. I don't think I'll add everything up next time I go to the store unless Alan goes with me. Too much for one person!
For dinner, day #1 of my meal list, I made spicy chicken stir fry and egg rolls (I actually cheated and just bought these to throw in the oven.) Recipe courtesy of and Sam at Faith, Food and Fitness
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders, cut into 2-inch pieces (see Variation)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 16-ounce package frozen bell pepper and onion mix
Preparation:
1.Combine sugar, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2.Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pepper-and-onion mix and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the spice-rubbed chicken and cook, stirring, until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot. Variation: Make Stir-Fried Spicy Beef by using 1 pound of stir-fry beef or thinly sliced top round steak instead of chicken in this dish.
I thought it was pretty average, but still good. Definitely, cured my chinese craving and saved me hundreds of cals! Good thing since I didn't hit the gym today.
Well, I'm off to go snuggle with the hubs and this little guy.
Good night!
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