tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36660641578934856842024-02-07T07:08:48.001-08:00FITtingly LazyThe adventures of a girl who strives to be fit, when all she really wants to do is catch up with her DVR.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-52185478968426253492014-03-28T05:40:00.001-07:002014-03-28T05:40:33.841-07:00So DistractedSo I have been a huge slacker. UGH! And by slacker, I mean so busy I literally get home and go straight to bed. I have so many updates I want to post about! Knee progress (or regression!), Vegas trip, work, apartment hunting, new workout pants (love them!)...<br />
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My goal tonight (fingers crossed) is to have a nice long post about why I have had ZERO time to blog. I seriously intended to over the past few weeks, but I have been too mentally tired to sit down and compose anything. Also, the weather makes everything seem so much worse...but spring is on the horizon! I heard birds chirping this morning...I can't wait until I get sick of them because that will mean the warm weather is here to stay!!<br />
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Stay tuned internet peeps...<br />
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Well, it has been a weather roller coaster here in Virginia! </div>
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Last week, this is what my commute home looked like:</div>
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And this week the temperatures have been in the 60's!! I feel like this is just a tease though and it is going to get cold again and then I am going to be so sad. Today is in the 50s and that makes me sad already haha. </div>
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So a recap of the the last week or so because my schedule has been nuts and I slacked on posting. I am thinking I need to create some generic blog posts in my spare time (haha, spare time, what a concept) so I can still post when I don't have time to write out my every thought. </div>
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Last week was <strike>singles awareness day</strike> Valentine's Day, as I am sure you are all aware of. So instead of spending a romantic night with my non-existent boyfriend, I decided to hit the gym and be healthy. The teacher of the bodyflow class even brought us roses! So nice! I did end up getting a frosty from Wendy's later that night with my other single friend while we watched <em>He's Just Not That Into You</em>. Very appropriate for our feelings.</div>
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Over the weekend I went to Sam's club with one of my friends who has a membership and while I was there, discovered the most amazing treat EVER! It is greek frozen yogurt. Um, YUM. It tasted fantastic and it is relatively guilt free, because, greek yogurt is a super food. Duh. I definitely suggest checking it out. Another treat I got this weekend was a Jetty Junior from Tropical Smoothie...not so healthy, but my friend was in town from Richmond, so we did a crossfit style workout (because she is a crossfit expert!) and I thought I was going to die afterwards so she bought me a smoothie haha...the perks of a crossfit death!</div>
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Yesterday was so beautiful so I had a ton of energy so I hit the gym for a great workout followed by a healthy dinner. My workout consisted of:<br />
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40 lunges (10 regular, 10 angled, each side)<br />
20 plank walks<br />
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My dinner was homemade chicken noodle soup (which was okay, my seasoning wasn't strong enough I don't think) and a small salad. All-in-all I felt pretty accomplished!<br />
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Today is going to be long. I have to work all day, and then all night, so I dragged myself out of bed this morning to get in 30 minutes of cardio. Needless to say it is not yet 9am and I am already in need of a nap. It is time for a BIG cup of green tea!<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Sara</span><strike></strike>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-72017456339726955402014-02-10T19:10:00.001-08:002014-02-10T19:10:26.644-08:00Photo Challenge Fail<div><br></div>I don't know if you have noticed, but I haven't been doing great with this photo challenge. I just get so wrapped up in my day that I forget to take a photo. So the photos below May not have been taken on that actual day, but are still applicable to the day's topic.<div><br></div><div>Before we get to the photo challenge, here is a weekend recap:</div><div><br></div><div>Friday night was spent lounging at my parent's house. Saturday morning I met my friend at the gym and we had an unintentionally hard workout. We started with 5 minutes on the bike, followed by 40 sit-up things ( I don't know what these devil move's are called, but you lay on your back, knees bent out so that the bottoms of your feet are together, then sit up to touch your toes), 5 minute bike, 40 devil sit-ups, 5 minute bike, 40 devil sit-ups. Then 2 minutes of the rowing machine (which was way harder than I thought it would be) and 3 rounds of 12 rep dead lifts with a kettle bell. Just when we thought we were ready to wrap up, one of the trainers came by and gave us another set of exercises to do. Normally, that would be just fine and dandy, but I was already exhausted! After the gym was apartment hunting, then straight to work. Sunday was a rest day (20 minutes of easy yoga) because I was SO sore. I'm not kidding, I had a hard time standing up straight because my core hurt. Sad and pathetic, I know. What is even more pathetic? Me sitting in bed tonight, Monday, with a heating pad on my stomach because I'm STILL sore. I did make it to the gym for cardio though...see, here is proof!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNmiu15mYSdjJ0iFOzJJQdCQlTwy4c5WaJJmqSbCRa5cEzyZhbkS8D3PITgRnr3lo6HOQSh75qOAjlHmjZuEbFlTrpVsKnG9Mn9sKHvr1yKB7z49AjhTxNpjI5l2rfMDiKNUsrT3p1uxU/s640/blogger-image--276057578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoNmiu15mYSdjJ0iFOzJJQdCQlTwy4c5WaJJmqSbCRa5cEzyZhbkS8D3PITgRnr3lo6HOQSh75qOAjlHmjZuEbFlTrpVsKnG9Mn9sKHvr1yKB7z49AjhTxNpjI5l2rfMDiKNUsrT3p1uxU/s640/blogger-image--276057578.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also had an AMAZING lunch. I made chicken tacos in the crockpot (2 chicken breasts, a can of rotel, and half a packet of taco seasoning) on Sunday, so I used a piece of iceberg lettuce, spread some mashed avocado on it, added the shredded crockpot chicken, and topped it with reduced fat Mexican cheese blend. It was so good and a great low carb taco idea!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoCJhV5C0Ue3wm3_NjO3zffNulavy12jMfjn7pX27APcgB0HH4E-BnXRBh2xqa3Kkb8CgBFIZyVrQtb0BiBESQbkO7zYlMyr6lAx3qXGNpmWjPe14Tc6q9zHO-mzrCuY82uZAybcZ5JfU/s640/blogger-image--1570160766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoCJhV5C0Ue3wm3_NjO3zffNulavy12jMfjn7pX27APcgB0HH4E-BnXRBh2xqa3Kkb8CgBFIZyVrQtb0BiBESQbkO7zYlMyr6lAx3qXGNpmWjPe14Tc6q9zHO-mzrCuY82uZAybcZ5JfU/s640/blogger-image--1570160766.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">YUMMMMM!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ok, so there is my recap. Here comes my sorry excuse for the photo challenge:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">February Photo Challenge (from thefittrain.blogspot.com)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>February 5: What I'm Eating</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So last week, my lunches were crockpot BBQ chicken with a side of blueberries:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljnXphr6nN3OaWKiaR6BJeCbtk-Rel95PB88JH4USQKmViRkgKr4lfgrZ58Po55Xc09k5W6wd_hPsOyRDQk12rGqQSZrQptRxccduZXl0s82Mj1oREy1xOZ_pViZFd80hTl3aUT7NIKmW/s640/blogger-image-739329900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljnXphr6nN3OaWKiaR6BJeCbtk-Rel95PB88JH4USQKmViRkgKr4lfgrZ58Po55Xc09k5W6wd_hPsOyRDQk12rGqQSZrQptRxccduZXl0s82Mj1oREy1xOZ_pViZFd80hTl3aUT7NIKmW/s640/blogger-image-739329900.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>February 6: Favorite Pasttime</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well, usually my favorite Pasttime is anything out doors. But the weather has been pretty sucko this winter so I've taken up my tried and true pasttime...my DVR. Don't judge, love is complicated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTxb5Jj6__nqCPU23LGMDdIejxxxbQs21coW71PFy8q45mdCupoAvvMdUIhEo2LfLzem6lFfR-lYzj-subR9LGFguYm0nB-GxmXYKjn3-m2Z1RNZOJfXgcI-gnHaggb79X_Zz0dbFKM80/s640/blogger-image-1269469701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTxb5Jj6__nqCPU23LGMDdIejxxxbQs21coW71PFy8q45mdCupoAvvMdUIhEo2LfLzem6lFfR-lYzj-subR9LGFguYm0nB-GxmXYKjn3-m2Z1RNZOJfXgcI-gnHaggb79X_Zz0dbFKM80/s640/blogger-image-1269469701.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>February 7: Plank</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Friday I was having a pity party because I was so exhausted and overwhelmed by everything going on in my life right now that when I got off work, I skipped the gym and went straight to my parent's house to lay on the couch and watch the Olympics...so, no plank. But look at this nice lady who is not me planking:</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfG2BnjeW9fbvtbfbQPS6bLQ59cy7PFeW4BS2UFzNdobZZspY0lqXx0IQoies5y4sqRmQKHFDQtgK0tMrDnSBp9vo1eRYep57Fpsxkg8HqfSjTW35H6g6bMehN8bsSriIqYNmGUHO-ZWt/s640/blogger-image-554139539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfG2BnjeW9fbvtbfbQPS6bLQ59cy7PFeW4BS2UFzNdobZZspY0lqXx0IQoies5y4sqRmQKHFDQtgK0tMrDnSBp9vo1eRYep57Fpsxkg8HqfSjTW35H6g6bMehN8bsSriIqYNmGUHO-ZWt/s640/blogger-image-554139539.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also, when I googled plank, this image also came up and I just couldn't resist sharing it. 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I really like this one though because it emphasizes that making a change in your life, starts out with a mental decision :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgko-WVAvZeB0ulAHpUSyRZwvesLFIscDvMQ-jGCfWyvicvDLV8zXPSTXIWGaPTxKyvTU4E4CqAjMhXMaZORt6Fh1ZKuwl2UCn91qfW68NuF7k0lUge3cVyiUbQfNiU7SQPTcdfEChrnpn1/s640/blogger-image-312469660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgko-WVAvZeB0ulAHpUSyRZwvesLFIscDvMQ-jGCfWyvicvDLV8zXPSTXIWGaPTxKyvTU4E4CqAjMhXMaZORt6Fh1ZKuwl2UCn91qfW68NuF7k0lUge3cVyiUbQfNiU7SQPTcdfEChrnpn1/s640/blogger-image-312469660.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>February 10: View from my window</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Right now it is dark outside so my view is black...but during the day it's of some trees and a parking lot. So instead of that, here is a view of some beautiful blue sky as seen from my balcony a few weeks ago when it was a rare day I could spend some time out there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPT0-LkX-cLMTFblisJLrrRvfdYpgWRfljRDuQD0vDaEFyX1xvmxTr-olIDRatCCOybzgIF0wqUeDH3PnSvdnxQPm1heH_uWrUg8LD_2g9vDXtGh45UVJWjFqHc2Spek3QGL_nnCukGEI_/s640/blogger-image-1480935157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPT0-LkX-cLMTFblisJLrrRvfdYpgWRfljRDuQD0vDaEFyX1xvmxTr-olIDRatCCOybzgIF0wqUeDH3PnSvdnxQPm1heH_uWrUg8LD_2g9vDXtGh45UVJWjFqHc2Spek3QGL_nnCukGEI_/s640/blogger-image-1480935157.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So that's that. I'm going to pass out on my stomach now so the heat really sinks into my ab muscles and I will be able to stand up straight tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Curse you, devil sit-ups.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMMHAGDZtAkZbPLPQC13bcnpHJlc9-XCZgVjPqzm_PlEfmffsrnX02fd_hroSckuBe-a6rlXCNbc2mLb_uvyeDqiUjE9YbYDdPAmyEDcxTTN3c9Jtg7JNjac4kzPb7iE1iMwoJeAcwpjPg/s640/blogger-image-1024455106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMMHAGDZtAkZbPLPQC13bcnpHJlc9-XCZgVjPqzm_PlEfmffsrnX02fd_hroSckuBe-a6rlXCNbc2mLb_uvyeDqiUjE9YbYDdPAmyEDcxTTN3c9Jtg7JNjac4kzPb7iE1iMwoJeAcwpjPg/s640/blogger-image-1024455106.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-34878154381782667602014-02-04T17:40:00.001-08:002014-02-04T17:40:25.097-08:00Stress ReliefToday has been a LONG and stressful day. I was crazy busy at work because of all the snow days that we had, so it's catch up city. I also have been dealing with a bunch of stuff for the FOUR weddings that I am in this year so everything is falling at the same time (dress purchases, gifts, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, fittings, plane ticket, hotels). Did I mention I was stressed? Don't get me wrong, I love my friends and think they deserve the best, but OMG could they have staggered the dates a little?! So, I've been budgeting, booking, shopping and planning and on top of all that, my coworker is going to be on maternity leave during all of this so I have been taking on tasks for all the spring and summer events. Basically, my life is not my own until October 2014. Yay. <div><br></div><div>So, usually when I am feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted like this I eat my weight in carbs. But today I literally couldn't wait to get to the gym. I pedaled my heart out on the rolling hills of a stationary bike and it felt great. Then I ate chicken and broccoli for dinner. I actually love broccoli but I'm usually to lazy to cook it. But I was motivated today. Maybe I should get stressed out more often haha (that's a joke and I hope the universe doesn't take it as a challenge!). The point is, I am hoping that my mind set is changing to automatically view exercise and healthy eating when I need a release. I sure feel better right now than I would have if I came home, sat on the couch, and ate an entire bag of Lays Sour Cream and Onion chips. </div><div><br></div><div>So Internet peeps, if I can do it, you can do it!</div><div><br></div><div>On to The Fit Train's photo challenge (www.thefittrain.blogspot.com)...</div><div><b>February 4: Workout Shoes</b></div><div>I absolutely LOVE fitness clothes. They are so cute nowadays. I have several pairs of shoes. My really old ones (that I couldn't find to take a picture of) that I use for color runs and will use for my first mud run this year that I'm super excited about. Then I have my cross training and strength training shoes: </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQeMR2hKBPpu19Wa2UKrFCVcnA5IcWIm7Rh-g17Dm5nrJZPFsOnHPAJz8lw6hljjx807b-dDAZkp9s02NNPbYl-MbIsIC0X1JgCVLXdq6V4tGwgD8kIq6l0VGpN5gXyQ8tK8SudOVMb6r/s640/blogger-image-1740657356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQeMR2hKBPpu19Wa2UKrFCVcnA5IcWIm7Rh-g17Dm5nrJZPFsOnHPAJz8lw6hljjx807b-dDAZkp9s02NNPbYl-MbIsIC0X1JgCVLXdq6V4tGwgD8kIq6l0VGpN5gXyQ8tK8SudOVMb6r/s640/blogger-image-1740657356.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They are grey and neon coral Nikes. They are super cute but give me blisters when I run. Then (lastly) I have a neon green pair of Saucony's that I use for running. They are specific for me because I ten to run on the inside of my feet so they are supposed to stabilize my stride (or something like that...that's what the guy from the running store said anyways):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rE_rEkyAyoV1n3t3LyBCLpDzBBe7jP9Fth4cckHieoxEzl_4FvKn3UKG8h-TOgb3vDZbkbb2YB_WnXJDy0wJ4t9WkeGx02deuzLycswTDlB4w5IxmCrxnRq-Z0-7Z7XeHZvOmOewP-Rh/s640/blogger-image-1130552418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rE_rEkyAyoV1n3t3LyBCLpDzBBe7jP9Fth4cckHieoxEzl_4FvKn3UKG8h-TOgb3vDZbkbb2YB_WnXJDy0wJ4t9WkeGx02deuzLycswTDlB4w5IxmCrxnRq-Z0-7Z7XeHZvOmOewP-Rh/s640/blogger-image-1130552418.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A girl can never have too many pairs of shoes, amiright?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxw488el7JUiRWH5lsSq1A-jPbfsL_EU6P8xwF9mEjHuqYa_APep_99oUTSLPsOwQRMJi-PZ0yzfgtxIORuHZPiTv1DGhgSPEkgRcvCH4EVCtiSV1j9rfllybeiPDA6U9m_W_sZYiyHi2/s640/blogger-image--1306634918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxw488el7JUiRWH5lsSq1A-jPbfsL_EU6P8xwF9mEjHuqYa_APep_99oUTSLPsOwQRMJi-PZ0yzfgtxIORuHZPiTv1DGhgSPEkgRcvCH4EVCtiSV1j9rfllybeiPDA6U9m_W_sZYiyHi2/s640/blogger-image--1306634918.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-6239650996583475482014-02-03T18:15:00.001-08:002014-02-03T18:15:26.173-08:00February Photo Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>So, I made it through the polar vortex, and most of the snow has melted (thank god!). Now it's cold and rainy. Funny, I don't remember moving to Seattle - but here I am in precipitation hell. <div><br></div><div>In spite of the gloomy weather. I have been able to get some good workouts in and meal prep for the week. Saturday I hit the gym for nearly an hour and a half and it felt AMAZING. I did the stationary bike for about 30 minutes and then did my knee strengthening exercises which takes 30 minutes. To wrap it up, I hopped on the treadmill to walk it out! The effort burned just under 800 calories according to my heart rate monitor. BOOM BABY!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSmwNY1YdL1OqzzO_JnHlyiRc2T-9kMNkpVp_W2Xlkeku0fmsjBGAmRSv2XomZFWkrEXnzYi20kES2l1Yn-fWxtxyfo0-RYJyR6-VNQweFHa0VqN1OGG1WdR_05W0unGkRklC_DZd5ohu/s640/blogger-image-74727581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSmwNY1YdL1OqzzO_JnHlyiRc2T-9kMNkpVp_W2Xlkeku0fmsjBGAmRSv2XomZFWkrEXnzYi20kES2l1Yn-fWxtxyfo0-RYJyR6-VNQweFHa0VqN1OGG1WdR_05W0unGkRklC_DZd5ohu/s640/blogger-image-74727581.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also, I love it when the gym is empty! It gives me room to spread out. If you are like me and have no life, I recommend hitting the gym late afternoon on a Saturday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmKiTSlGeUcyihDIWXmCU7WKPRtgSa7rALWtVxVquuAKp9iarV_cQTDkF5lxMDDT2r8l2GH_uLLzaUAnBmtRgGJhMYVYZNJ69-xA2EKhu1-FHtIRUZltK_5aijTT-487aflsHzbUMKxrH/s640/blogger-image--1479602204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQmKiTSlGeUcyihDIWXmCU7WKPRtgSa7rALWtVxVquuAKp9iarV_cQTDkF5lxMDDT2r8l2GH_uLLzaUAnBmtRgGJhMYVYZNJ69-xA2EKhu1-FHtIRUZltK_5aijTT-487aflsHzbUMKxrH/s640/blogger-image--1479602204.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Because I am new at blogging I figured I needed to find a way to think of topics to write about. While I was perusing the latest posts of some of the blogs I follow, the February Photo Challenge on thefittrain.blogspot.com caught my attention. So I am giving it a try to see if I can keep up with it. Clearly I didn't blog Saturday or Sunday (FAIL), but I did take pics so I will back track a little.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>February 1: A photo of me today.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So, there I am on Saturday about to go grocery shopping. I'm not completely unhappy with my body. I've always been thin, but not necessarily fit. So my journey is to be healthy and toned. And this is how I'm starting out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdy1NRjSq_RAYgLi-QvlTUaMPzwPDZKbpX81Q4ZSjEXjlVhIfxMlAqp0jr_M9_dNVK2AuOopM-ACfpgecPVwRGEtJSnhdzJy_0rdwy8cbs43iVBwD7XNmAuHJgbQWI_D03EnTM_YGR9ME/s640/blogger-image-1106270337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdy1NRjSq_RAYgLi-QvlTUaMPzwPDZKbpX81Q4ZSjEXjlVhIfxMlAqp0jr_M9_dNVK2AuOopM-ACfpgecPVwRGEtJSnhdzJy_0rdwy8cbs43iVBwD7XNmAuHJgbQWI_D03EnTM_YGR9ME/s640/blogger-image-1106270337.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><b>February 2: A photo of my gym or workout area.</b></div><div>I work out at the gym most of the time, but when I don't feel like being around people (the struggles of an introvert on occasion I guess) I have a nice little area set up in my living room for working out.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWvmB3DQzrvpiQJykf8RoEy5AU1Q-eVRXFh5WDTjqrP2ibaKp7wovdOTjG3v8MnQuNO6h6sRyHCMYpjfi42xR9XNrNYLu0XyMO1crCfA-sOE-91JFR9W_LIVuCbw57vEsLda0cw9LR-lQ/s640/blogger-image--792866980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWvmB3DQzrvpiQJykf8RoEy5AU1Q-eVRXFh5WDTjqrP2ibaKp7wovdOTjG3v8MnQuNO6h6sRyHCMYpjfi42xR9XNrNYLu0XyMO1crCfA-sOE-91JFR9W_LIVuCbw57vEsLda0cw9LR-lQ/s640/blogger-image--792866980.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>February 3 (today): Sweat.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now the plan was to go to the gym, but it was cold and rainy so I went straight home after work. But because I needed a picture of sweat for my photo challenge, I knew I had to do some sort of workout. I chose a yoga video from a website called www.doyogawithme.com. It has tons of free yoga videos ranging in type, length and practice level. I did a beginner video and the lady was explaining the poses while we held them and I only made it half way through before my muscles were completely fatigued (they are still shaking a little right now!). In my picture you can't see sweat because all of was pooling in my hands haha. Also, I was obviously ready for a nap.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52UmaL6YfCg9fQci034aDBkAfmiVnboaTvfOmij0P5OCEHyj56T4WWNpckknJ_41iLcKSPAQaNQNJT4MR2694t2bcV55am9t7uOx0Xje3O2WqNgyKXt2p91dnRjs6kE7U7nMFDwRDxQNK/s640/blogger-image--2017027069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52UmaL6YfCg9fQci034aDBkAfmiVnboaTvfOmij0P5OCEHyj56T4WWNpckknJ_41iLcKSPAQaNQNJT4MR2694t2bcV55am9t7uOx0Xje3O2WqNgyKXt2p91dnRjs6kE7U7nMFDwRDxQNK/s640/blogger-image--2017027069.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>So tomorrow has to do with style (one of my favorite parts of working out is cute fitness clothes!). I actually found a shirt on etsy that said "will squat for peanut butter." If you knew me you would understand how perfect it is since I eat pb every day. It's so yummy! </div><div><br></div><div>Anyways, off to bed so I can attempt to make it to work on time tomorrow morning!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosToSvH2qhDHOt1b1QWQUYTTdc4disbhEReO1YKWWHnIvH4cVS8gY8kqtixxgQLp4YSdCHJUCON4fVrK_MWy-8fNFFGzcJKQlB2JPSmpdm14l0uu5kZbW8dY5lI9wCGaB9DIHgvHGJZdL/s640/blogger-image-1222424595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosToSvH2qhDHOt1b1QWQUYTTdc4disbhEReO1YKWWHnIvH4cVS8gY8kqtixxgQLp4YSdCHJUCON4fVrK_MWy-8fNFFGzcJKQlB2JPSmpdm14l0uu5kZbW8dY5lI9wCGaB9DIHgvHGJZdL/s640/blogger-image-1222424595.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-83799073365349003102014-01-30T17:38:00.001-08:002014-01-30T18:13:56.972-08:00Polar Vortex - Take 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73bC1As2PtJT_cEhSuDWXA7GYtgrjL40oZ6QboxoE21ANDd_4iakOzTgcIQUSOKcUStQKzqLn0aics76pELuB-Ow6Bp2Ir6IGt3UpzCNOrvSJI-DE2vUAnnye2dXIMUmQRimxlpBSHZpE/s640/blogger-image--1155070207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73bC1As2PtJT_cEhSuDWXA7GYtgrjL40oZ6QboxoE21ANDd_4iakOzTgcIQUSOKcUStQKzqLn0aics76pELuB-Ow6Bp2Ir6IGt3UpzCNOrvSJI-DE2vUAnnye2dXIMUmQRimxlpBSHZpE/s640/blogger-image--1155070207.jpg"></a></div>YUCK!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This week has been annoyingly similar to last week. But, as you can see in the picture above, we got significantly more snow. 6-10 inches to be exact. WTH. It is absolutely ridiculous. While having the occasional day off in the middle of the week is a treat, it SUCKS when you spend it snowed in. I'm getting cabin fever. I don't have a roommate and I don't really talk to my neighbors, so needless to say, I have been so bored. Tuesday my work closed at 1:30 pm so I went to the dentist, the grocery store and best buy. Mind you, it didn't actually start snowing until like 7pm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yesterday, I was pretty productive. I did several loads of laundry, did a workout with my kettle bell in my living room, and cleaned my kitchen from when I did meal prep on Sunday. That's right...it took me 3 days to clean up after myself after meal prep! I was just so exhausted. I mean look at all this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguX1uiMHNoj4oHeQZwVGNTCoRrtJjU6BfGMex5SlG8RxL9dh9PvbGkPkpMTuFrx9TyhswgnDbZZom2ebcB-VlMfbs__685fR2t6J9IRB60yp6DldzZ8HhbMzLj9zzMB3ZI7TFvLPYUQCnC/s640/blogger-image-462101538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguX1uiMHNoj4oHeQZwVGNTCoRrtJjU6BfGMex5SlG8RxL9dh9PvbGkPkpMTuFrx9TyhswgnDbZZom2ebcB-VlMfbs__685fR2t6J9IRB60yp6DldzZ8HhbMzLj9zzMB3ZI7TFvLPYUQCnC/s640/blogger-image-462101538.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc9E_7G_qdrNgK0NsFUQGYOocoI9HGgRf16VI2VzhlXDqy8aAvmQ_XYMxD04BKL2uc06sP9Wldw-yRtxctTQHiSj5FM22YQLVHYMCqpYbphGSTKpcIR7vJAlwJChPn-H5ErNkm0h4ZY2xp/s640/blogger-image-11012134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc9E_7G_qdrNgK0NsFUQGYOocoI9HGgRf16VI2VzhlXDqy8aAvmQ_XYMxD04BKL2uc06sP9Wldw-yRtxctTQHiSj5FM22YQLVHYMCqpYbphGSTKpcIR7vJAlwJChPn-H5ErNkm0h4ZY2xp/s640/blogger-image-11012134.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I made garlic Parmesan chicken, red mashed potatoes, asparagus, chicken for salad, lime chicken for tacos, egg breakfast sandwiches, and a big pot of tortilla soup. Everything was good, the recipe for tortilla soup made WAY too much though so I will be freezing most of it. This week I'm going to make less of a variety because it was a long night haha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So yea, messy kitchen is now clean. My kettle bell workout was pretty tough, but totally worth it because I had so much energy afterwards!</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpQTXLDFVXb4jFynLeYlgVnnnh6ydA0MUNO1Rr2O-L0mKuVdD2apfZDriXS8ZdZEHRJ2vDWEHczMUSELzhlsPUD_skORRbn4XaWHeFfRU4MHtxxaZpDHUtiAiIuxaZnXZ2mbFNfm3m4II/s640/blogger-image--810124926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpQTXLDFVXb4jFynLeYlgVnnnh6ydA0MUNO1Rr2O-L0mKuVdD2apfZDriXS8ZdZEHRJ2vDWEHczMUSELzhlsPUD_skORRbn4XaWHeFfRU4MHtxxaZpDHUtiAiIuxaZnXZ2mbFNfm3m4II/s640/blogger-image--810124926.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These were the moves I did with a 10 lb. kettle bell repeated 3 times:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">10 reps around the body</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">10 reps each arm bent rows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">15 reps dead lift with upright row</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">10 reps figure 8's</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">15 reps kettle bell swings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">15 reps front squat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">10 reps each side windmills</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">50 jumping jacks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first set felt easy but by the time I got to the 3rd I was getting pretty tired. MAN I need to get back in shape haha! The athletic trainer did give me the okay to start running again but only half my usually mileage and only on the treadmill since it's lower impact than running outside. BUT since the weather has been pretty sucko, I haven't made it to the gym. Boo winter. </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today was much different. I literally laid around all day watching Graceland (SUCH a good show!) and working on some things for our event at work on Friday. HOPEFULLY the snow will melt so people actually show up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This weekend the weather is supposed to warm up so I plan on taking my new bike out for a spin! 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If an inch accumulates, our whole area shuts down (including my work! Woohoo!). So, today we are having a SNOW DAY!<br />
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So my plan is to relax and maybe clean my bathroom, and definitely do laundry. One thing is for sure though, I will not be making it to the gym today. The last time I tried to drive on snowy roads, I slide into the curb and became "that" girl who called her daddy and begged him to come pick me up. No, I am not ashamed. In full disclosure, I was prepared to spend the night at my parents last night just in case I did have to go into work and needed my dad to drive me. I'm pathetic! But really, your welcome Virginia residents that a terrible snow drive would not be on the road. It really is a public service having my dad shuttle me around. <br />
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Anywho, since I will not be making it to the gym, I wanted to get in some sort of workout so I will be breaking out the kettlebell!<br />
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Also, in honor of humpday, one of my favorite blogs to follow is Fitness Blondie and she does a Hump Day Blog Hop. So check out some of the other blogs that have joined it! I know I will!<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: purple;">Sara</span></b></i>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-57562054927627658632014-01-21T08:46:00.001-08:002014-01-21T08:46:23.654-08:00Busy + Sickly + Polar Vortex Take 2...Good Morning!<br />
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The year of 2014 has really begun with some challenges (hopefully not foreshadowing much!). I have spent the last couple weeks freezing, sneezing, and calculating my expenses for each month this year. All of that has been just about as fun as it sounds. I got a cold right as the new year started and it just kept escalating. And right when I thought I was getting back on track with eating and working out, I was confined to my couch. I did catch up on my DVR though (sorry, sorry...no DVR talk!). <br />
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On top of being sick, I was also FREEZING because of the "polar vortex" that Al Roker has been talking about. And apparently another polar vortex is going to come through the rest of this week...but this time bringing snow. SNOW. NO. I hate snow. I am most definitely a warm weather kind of person and I am one of "those" people that everyone hates because I CANNOT drive in the snow. Seriously. One time I slide into a curb and now I am completely traumatized and refuse to drive if there is even a chance it will stick. Hopefully work will be cancelled tomorrow so I don't look like this: <br />
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Have a mentioned I hate being cold?<br />
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Anyways, I have been trying to make it to the gym a lot more. The athletic trainer at work gave me some workouts to strengthen my knee so I can start running again in the next month or so. Here are the moves he taught me:<br />
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One legged step downs (10 reps x3)<br />
Front lunges (10 reps x3)<br />
Angled lunges (10 reps x3)<br />
Front step ups (10 reps x3)<br />
Side step ups (10 reps x3)<br />
And a new one I haven't tried yet - backwards step ups (10 reps x3)<br />
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The one legged step downs are pretty tough because my knee wants to twist to the inside which causes some pain, but as long as I do each move slowly and keep my form correct, they really help strengthen my hips and quads, taking the strain out of my knee. Good news is I have been given the okay to start on the stair climber!<br />
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I have also been trying some healthy recipes. Now, I am by no means a chef of any kind. I have been known to screw up hamburger helper in the not-so-recent past. So, trying new recipes is a little daunting. I chose something called <strong>Rainbow Rice</strong> to try. It is made with brown rice, chicken, broccoli, black beans, carrots and corn. Sounds good right? Looks good right?<br />
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Tastes good right? WRONG! I am sure I did something wrong, just not sure what. And I made SO MUCH of it. I felt super bummed throwing it away, but I knew I wouldn't eat it. Next time I try a new recipe, I will be sure to make a single serving first to test it out. <br />
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This week, I had MLK day off so I was able to do some meal prep for the week (with recipes I already have made before!). For breakfast I made a couple omelets using fresh spinach, 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg. Then I used them to make sandwiches with whole wheat english muffins, a slice of turkey bacon and a piece of 2% american cheese. I had it this morning and it was delicious! For lunch I cooked up some vegetable radiatore noodles from Trader Joe's and mixed it with ground turkey and tomato basil pasta sauce for spaghetti. For dinners, I made some taco meat (using ground turkey - which I think tastes MUCH better than ground beef because it isn't as greasy) and plan to make taco salads. I also picked up a bunch of apples, strawberries and bananas for snacks throughout the week!<br />
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Planning my meals and making them in advance really helps me eat healthy because I usually have no desire to cook anything when I get home from work. <br />
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So begins the second polar vortex, but hopefully this time I will steer clear of Chipotle (however hard that may be!). <br />
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Just for nostalgia, here is a picture of when I was sitting on my balcony YESTERDAY in 60 DEGREE weather. Seriously, Virginia?<br />
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<em><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Sara</strong></span></em>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-52179741594642724192014-01-02T08:51:00.002-08:002014-01-02T08:51:26.072-08:00Happy 2014!Happy 2014! <br />
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This past year (2013) has been crazy! The biggest thing is my new job that I started in August. I was so nervous about leaving my old job and all the people there (including my boss who was amazing!) but so excited about starting my new job in collegiate athletics! The last few months have been great and I am learning so much here. I also discovered my love for having a personal trainer - and also how expensive it is. I wish I would've been able to continue with once a week sessions, but unfortunately I ran out of money - i.e. I chose to be able to pay rent and eat instead, haha.<br />
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The last week of 2013 was incredibly relaxing. I spent most of the time lounging at my parents house for Christmas. And speaking of presents...LOOK WHAT I GOT!<br />
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My parents are the greatest! It is a hybrid (cross between a mountain bike and a road bike). It will be perfect for the sprint triathlon in July that I signed up for and I CANNOT wait to take it out once the weather is a bit nicer. And in order to stay awake on these long bike rides I intend to complete, my parents got me the cutest little Keurig ever!<br />
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So, here is hoping that 2014 is going to be a fit and fun year! I mean, I already started it out on a positive note! My mom and I walked 2.014 miles on New Year's Day (get it, 2014! It took someone explaining it to me to get it...blond moment). It was really cool because it was at the local botanical gardens and they still had all the Christmas lights up! I was so proud of my mom; she was hustling and even ran through the finish line! The picture is a little dark at the top so it's hard to see her, but she is smiling, I promise!</div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><em>Sara</em></span>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-87771167564984859482013-12-22T19:35:00.003-08:002013-12-22T19:35:51.054-08:00The Holi-rather be in my pjs watching movies all-days!Happy Holidays!!<br />
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It's that time of the year again! The time were it is bitterly cold outside so you want to sit on your couch watching all three (or is it <i>four</i> now?) The Santa Clause movies and eating copious amounts of holiday cookies from your office party. Or is that just me?<br />
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Well, the good news is, we welcomed the first two days of winter this year with beautiful 75 degree weather; the bad news is, I have still been eating that box of holiday cookies. Whoops.They were just SO good!<br />
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I was extremely social this past week and weekend though! I had four work Christmas parties to go to and two friend Christmas parties. My brother and sister-in-law and I also exchanged Christmas presents tonight since they are going to be out of town this week. They got me a workout journal, some weight lifting gloves so I won't have man hands, and a great arm band to hold my phone/iPod while I run. Also, I am hoping to pick up hot yoga (it is supposed to be really good for you, and I am always cold so I love the 99 degree room!) so they got me this special grip towel so I am not sliding all over the place from sweating...gross.<br />
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<br />Now, on to the fitness! I went and had my knee checked out by one of the athletic trainers at work, and he told me I had jumper's knee. Which I thought was weird since I have never participated in any jumping type sport. Then, after I looked it up, (on WebMD of course - the place where the common cold because some crazy incurable disease from east Asia or something...) apparently jumper's knee is semi-common in soccer players. Bingo. It is my kicking leg. Anywho, my tendons are super thin, or loose, or something and my knee cap wobbles all over the place. Running is not recommend, according to the expert. Bummer since that is one of the best forms of exercise. Hopefully after a month off from running and completing his strength training regime, I can get back into my running shoes.<br />
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This weekend I chose the bike since running was out and I am in no shape for a swim suit just yet. I don't think my time (49 minutes) was too bad for the distance, but I am definitely going to have to train harder for this sprint triathlon if I intend on not finishing last! That's my #1 goal after all. Just. Don't. Be. Last. Goal #2 is to just finish, even if I am in last place. <br />
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I used my polar heart rate monitor for the first time too. I LOVE it! It took a minute or so for the watch to pick up my heart rate, but once it did, it was neat that it tracked it my whole workout and then showed me my calories burned afterwards. I didn't even notice the band either, which is great!<br />
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This week I hope is going to be relaxing! I have a few more Christmas gifts to buy and then I can just relax and enjoy my mini vacation from work (and hit the gym. No, seriously...I promise).<br />
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Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-6874722477043771762013-12-16T06:26:00.000-08:002013-12-16T06:26:13.228-08:00Girls On The RunSo, over the past year or so I have done several local races (and even the Rock 'N Roll Half a few years back). What I have noticed while participating in these races is that, no matter the distance, it is always so much more enjoyable when you have good crowds along the race course cheering you on. <br />
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When I was running (and by running I mean a half run, half walk sorta thing) the half marathon, there were some times were my legs were numb and all I wanted to do was sit down on the curb or flag down a friendly golf cart driver to pick me up. One of my best friends did the race with me and she was great motivation for me to keep going, but I specifically remember towards the end of the race (I believe it was around mile 11/12ish) there was a big crowd on either side of the course screaming at the top of their lungs for all of us to "keep going" and that "we were almost to the finish!" It gave me such a boost of energy that these strangers had been out there for over 2 hours cheering for us. It made me feel like I could do this; if these strangers believed in me, I definitely could believe in myself to finish this race strong. <br />
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That being said, I was so excited to participate as a volunteer for the Girls on the Run 5k that was this past Saturday. Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization and their mission is to<span> "inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running." They also happen to be my sorority's philanthropy. So, on Saturday, our local alumnae chapter set up a cheer station in 40 degree weather on the side of the course, complete with pom-poms, cow bells, and our voices. We cheered on the girls, coaches, running partners, and all the other runners for about 45 minutes as each group came by. </span><br />
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<span>It was such a fun experience! Every time a group of young girls would run by, their faces would light up as they passed by our cheer station. The runners would lift their arms up and cheer with us as they ran by, because they were pumped up by our energy. Some of the girls who were walking would start running again, and it would make me think back to when I was walking through that cheer station during the half marathon and was motivated to pick back up and finish the race running. It's amazing what you can do for people by just going out their and yelling out that they can do this, and that they were doing a great job. A lot of the running partners and coaches that were running with the girls even thanked us as they went by. I wanted to thank them because I was having so much fun!</span><br />
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<span>After the race ended, we all went to brunch and tried to warm up our frozen fingers and toes (and I sounded like a man because I lost my voice from screaming like a crazy person!). Overall, it was a great experience being on the other side of a race and being able to motivate the runners like so many cheer stations have done for me in the past. So, if you ever get the chance to make it to a race in your area, make sure you are cheering on the runners, because it really means a lot to them!!</span><br />
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<span>In other news, this week is going to be so crazy! I am going to four Christmas parties at work, we have an event on Wednesday night and I really need to finish my Christmas shopping! I am going to try to fit in a work out at least three times this week either before or after work. The only problem is my knee has been giving me some problems, so they will probably be short runs. I did go look at bikes yesterday though and love the hybrids...I need to save up some money and invest in one so I can start training outdoors for this sprint triathlon in July! Yikes!</span>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03849531166404923228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666064157893485684.post-15914433274490010372013-12-12T09:16:00.001-08:002014-01-22T08:14:17.094-08:00Welcome and TriathlonHappy December! And welcome to my blog (I use that term losely as I have never blogged before and don't really quite know what I am doing!). If you have read the about me section you will probably have a pretty good understanding of what my "blog" will be about. If you haven't, here is the gist: I basically love my DVR and never want to part from it...alas, I also want to be fit and social. You see my dilemma? <br />
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Well, here I am for the world to see (or just me and my brother to see since I will be making him give me feedback on a daily basis - thanks bro!). <br />
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I hope this is a place that will keep me accountable to my goal of being fit and social in 2014. Because who wants to see a post every week about who got eliminated from The Biggest Loser (I apparently like to watch people work out...is that weird?)? So internet peeps who I've never met, I am asking for you to be my accountablity partners for being less lazy and more fit/social!<br />
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To help in this task, my coworker and I have just signed up for a sprint triathlon in July...what was I thinking?<br />
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