How do you get yourself out of bed when you don't feel like it? What motivates you to get up, lace up your running shoes and hit the sidewalk (or trail or track, whatever)? Yesterday was an exhausting day so when 5:25 rolled around this morning, I honestly did not want to get out of bed and go run. For those who don't know, I wake up on my own usually by 5:45 … [Read more...] about How do you motivate yourself?
Fitness/Nutrition
day 9 of RevAbs & 30 day challenge
Today’s day 9 (22 more to go) of my 100 push ups a day challenge: Here’s my breakdown on the 100 for today: 5:50 a.m.– 43 standard push ups 6:25 a.m. – 38 plank push ups 7:10 a.m - 41 standard push ups Once again, exceeding the 100 a day mark but not 100 consecutively (but, I will get there again) ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today’s day 9 of Rev Abs workout for … [Read more...] about day 9 of RevAbs & 30 day challenge
Power words
Pick and choose a few of the words here to focus on today and make your own... live it, experience it, be it! … [Read more...] about Power words
Day 8 RevAbs & 100 daily push up challenge
Today’s day 8 of Rev Abs workout for me. Today was Power Intervals, just like day 6. Compliments of a possibly torn/injured tendon, I had to wrap my foot today before the workout but I did fine! Whopeeeee! And, if you haven't seen the video and some of the before & after pics take a second and watch the video below! Today’s day 8 (22 more to go) of my 100 push … [Read more...] about Day 8 RevAbs & 100 daily push up challenge
Walked today – messed up foot – running shoe suggestions?
Well, this morning I only walked :( I did something to my foot and it's bothering me, so running was out of the question. Walking was less than comfortable but manageable! I'm going to blame it on my shoes! On the left, my trusty well worn Nike Zoom running shoes (which they apparently don't even make this exact style anymore) On the right, an obviously nearly new … [Read more...] about Walked today – messed up foot – running shoe suggestions?
day 7 of 30 day challenge
Today’s day 7 (23 more to go) of my 100 push ups a day challenge: Here’s my breakdown on the 100 for today: 8:10 a.m. – 38 standard push ups 9:00 a.m.– 35 plank push ups 10:05 a.m.– 36 incline push ups slightly more than 100 for today I’m getting there! I will do 100 consecutively! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today’s day 7 of Rev Abs workout for me which is MERCY … [Read more...] about day 7 of 30 day challenge
day 6 for RevAbs & 30 day challenge
Today’s day 6 (24 more to go) of my 100 push ups a day challenge: Here’s my breakdown on the 100 for today: 2:30 p.m.-- 37 standard push ups 3:15 p.m.-- 42 incline push ups 4:35 p.m.-- 30 plank push ups just barely did more than 100 today I'm slowly making progress I will do more consecutively! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today’s day 6 of Rev Abs workout for … [Read more...] about day 6 for RevAbs & 30 day challenge
What not to eat to avoid a heart attack
Whether you’re trying to avoid a heart attack or if you're recovering from a heart attack, here are some foods that you'll want to avoid. ~ Processed meat and pork products. ~ Foods with saturated fats. The American Heart Association outlines that you should minimize your saturated fat to 7g or less per day. ~ Foods with hydrogenated oils. ~ Foods with trans fat. … [Read more...] about What not to eat to avoid a heart attack
day 5 of RevAbs & 30 day challenge
Today’s day 5 (25 more to go) of my 100 push ups a day challenge: Here’s my breakdown on the 100 for today: 5:45 a.m. = 38 standard push ups 7:10 a.m. = 21 incline push ups 8:25 a.m. = 65 wall push ups once again exceeding the total of 100 working on doing more at once! I'll get there! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Today’s day 5 of Rev Abs workout for me. Today was … [Read more...] about day 5 of RevAbs & 30 day challenge
Wogging/Wunning/Running?
I'm not quite sure what I'd call what I was doing this morning! It was somewhere inbetween a walk/jog=wogging? in the beginning the middle was actual running and towards the end it was more a walk/run=wunning? Not sure what I was doing...obviously. But at least I was out there doing...for 2.56 miles I messed up on my leaving time though and ended up back at starting … [Read more...] about Wogging/Wunning/Running?