Where's your mind? No... Where is your motivation? Where does it come from? Is it a dream.. is it other people? Tell me... I would love to know where you all find your motivation.
Some people find motivation in setting a goal and accomplishing that goal. Setting a goal weight, a goal date, or even a goal of eating better.
Some people find motivation in quotes... funny sayings... or books to read. I do love to read motivating articles in my Oxygen Magazine. There are tons of motivation books out there.
My main motivation comes from others... strangers in fact. I love a great, motivating blogger or a motivating person on Twitter or Instagram. I am also motivated by my followers. If I set a goal with you all I feel obligated to accomplish it.
There are tons of people on Twitter that I find motivating, but what I have been loving lately is Instagram (@annar31). I think it is the continuous stream of photos that keep me motivated (thinking out loud). I follow people that post progress pictures, clean eats, fun fitness products, and even those that are preparing for competitions. I love it!
I usually check my phone in the morning in order to get myself out of bed. It really is motivating when someone on the East Coast has been up for two hours and has posted a picture of their workout they completed! =)
I have been thinking about competing for a very, very long time. I have never had the courage to start... mainly because I am afraid of what it entails. I am sure there is a fear of failure or no support, also.
While I am still thinking about that... What motivates you? Not even your fitness goals, but maybe what motivates you at work... school... or home. Where does your drive come from and your confidence to do things you wouldn't normally do come from?
Clean food and recipes. Lots of love and support. & always centered around fitness and health.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Good Morning, Monday!
Another Marvelous In My Monday with the Healthy Diva, Katie at your service. I have missed a few of these lately with how busy things have been at home and work. There is so much to post about since I have been M.I.A. these past few weeks. Let's begin...
My first Marvelous is that I have decided to keep a new work out split. Tosca Reno wrote an article recently (to be honest I'm not sure where I read it) and posted that Robert Kennedy had a training rule...
Camping neat Santa Barbara was MARVELOUS last week. Our camp sight was just a short walk to the beach and I of course loved 'lots of S'MORES!! It was good to get away and spend some time away from work and time with Nick. I ADORE him!!!
While we were on vacation 10 of my tanks came from High Wired Clothing! =) I am loving the racer back tanks too. I wore my first one to the gym yesterday and it was SUPER comfortable. I would suggest buying one size up, but that;s just me... I don't like my things too snug.
Have a great Monday FIT FRIENDS!!
My first Marvelous is that I have decided to keep a new work out split. Tosca Reno wrote an article recently (to be honest I'm not sure where I read it) and posted that Robert Kennedy had a training rule...
Two days on... one day off...
I have decided to try my hand at the two days work... one day rest training tactic. I have also been incorporating more drop sets in to my workouts. Surprisingly, despite what others think... I don't look like incredible Hulk. =) There is your proof that lifting weights (ladies) does not make you bulk up... I promise!!Camping neat Santa Barbara was MARVELOUS last week. Our camp sight was just a short walk to the beach and I of course loved 'lots of S'MORES!! It was good to get away and spend some time away from work and time with Nick. I ADORE him!!!
While we were on vacation 10 of my tanks came from High Wired Clothing! =) I am loving the racer back tanks too. I wore my first one to the gym yesterday and it was SUPER comfortable. I would suggest buying one size up, but that;s just me... I don't like my things too snug.
There you have it... a little bit of MARVELOUS from my Monday! I usually take Monday off from the gym, but I went given my new training split. I have to say... I feel MARVELOUS in the morning when I get up and go to the gym before work. It really does get my day started on the right foot!
Have a great Monday FIT FRIENDS!!
Friday, August 24, 2012
Well Hello
Well hello there my fit friends!
It has been a very short, but very busy week.
I hit VACATION LANE on Saturday and returned back to REALITY ROAD on Thursday. I am still catching up!
I owe you all an grand announcement though... the winner to the Chobani giveaway!
Have ya'll met Danielle at It's a Harleyyy Life? Miss Danielle is the winner of a case of Chobani Greek Yogurt! Danielle email me your information! =)
Did you enter, but did not win?! Have no fear... another giveaway is near. Stay tuned because I already have another giveaway up my sleeve.
I have some homework to catch up on and then I will be back to recap my vacation weekend and my new workout plan! =)
Practice makes perfect.
It has been a very short, but very busy week.
I hit VACATION LANE on Saturday and returned back to REALITY ROAD on Thursday. I am still catching up!
I owe you all an grand announcement though... the winner to the Chobani giveaway!
Have ya'll met Danielle at It's a Harleyyy Life? Miss Danielle is the winner of a case of Chobani Greek Yogurt! Danielle email me your information! =)
Did you enter, but did not win?! Have no fear... another giveaway is near. Stay tuned because I already have another giveaway up my sleeve.
I have some homework to catch up on and then I will be back to recap my vacation weekend and my new workout plan! =)
Practice makes perfect.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Word on the Street...
I am so pleased with the entries for the Chobani Giveaway and I cannot wait for more.
I originally posted that I would be choosing a winner Sunday and announcing on Monday.
Well, I will be on vacation (which I completely forgot about) and will be unable to choose a winner and announce until Thursday of next week (8/23).
Good thing on this is, it leaves more time for more entries... bad news is, we will have to wait a little bit longer for a winner.
Sorry, guys!
I will be headed out for camping a little later today and will be away from my blog.
I will be updating my Twitter and Instagram (@annar31) daily.
If you have entered for the Chobani Giveaway you are already following these.
If you haven't entered yet and wish to enter... you will be following me also! =)
Thank you for all of your support!
I look forward to 'lots of winners to choose from!!
I originally posted that I would be choosing a winner Sunday and announcing on Monday.
Well, I will be on vacation (which I completely forgot about) and will be unable to choose a winner and announce until Thursday of next week (8/23).
Good thing on this is, it leaves more time for more entries... bad news is, we will have to wait a little bit longer for a winner.
Sorry, guys!
I will be headed out for camping a little later today and will be away from my blog.
I will be updating my Twitter and Instagram (@annar31) daily.
If you have entered for the Chobani Giveaway you are already following these.
If you haven't entered yet and wish to enter... you will be following me also! =)
Thank you for all of your support!
I look forward to 'lots of winners to choose from!!
Monday, August 13, 2012
~*CHOBANI TIME*~
Some of you have been waiting for this announcement!
My giveaway announcement is here and I am super stoked to offer this prize to my winners!
How does a case of Chobani sound?!?!?
One of my favorite foods is Chobani Greek Yogurt. I recently had the privilege of having Chobani sending me a case of their yummy Greek Yogurt.
Now, it is your turn.
Curious how to enter for a case of CHOBANI? Well it is simple...
1.) Follow Chobani on Instagram @chobani (comment below)
2.) Follow me on Instagram @annar31 (comment below)
3.) Copy and paste the following on your Twitter account:
"I just entered to win a case of @chobani at @fit_insideout! Are you #fitfromtheinsideout?! #chobanitime "
Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and follow Chobani on Twitter!
I love you all and look forward to lots of entries to place in the hat for a winner! =)
I will be choosing a winner on Sunday, August 19th. I will announce the winner on Monday for you all! Get your name in!!! Don't forget, you must complete all steps to enter. If you don't have Instagram you may follow both me and Chobani on Twitter (links above)!
Ready... Set... CHOBANI TIME!!!
My giveaway announcement is here and I am super stoked to offer this prize to my winners!
How does a case of Chobani sound?!?!?
One of my favorite foods is Chobani Greek Yogurt. I recently had the privilege of having Chobani sending me a case of their yummy Greek Yogurt.
Now, it is your turn.
Curious how to enter for a case of CHOBANI? Well it is simple...
1.) Follow Chobani on Instagram @chobani (comment below)
2.) Follow me on Instagram @annar31 (comment below)
3.) Copy and paste the following on your Twitter account:
"I just entered to win a case of @chobani at @fit_insideout! Are you #fitfromtheinsideout?! #chobanitime "
Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and follow Chobani on Twitter!
I love you all and look forward to lots of entries to place in the hat for a winner! =)
I will be choosing a winner on Sunday, August 19th. I will announce the winner on Monday for you all! Get your name in!!! Don't forget, you must complete all steps to enter. If you don't have Instagram you may follow both me and Chobani on Twitter (links above)!
Ready... Set... CHOBANI TIME!!!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Marvelous in My Monday
Hello there! Happy Monday!!
It is time for Marvelous in My Monday as hosted by Katie at The Healthy Diva! I announced the other day that I would be having a giveaway announcement shortly and well... you will have to stay tuned just a tad bit longer ;-) I promise it is well worth it and super easy to enter. Stay tuned.
Marvelous... always my Starbucks iced green tea! Also, I gave the Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips a shot. I love them. I got some leopard strips for my camping trip next week. I used the pink glitter with skulls and cross bones this weekend. I love them. They are super easy to apply also.
A not so Marvelous. I posted this picture on Instagram (@annar31) for the Fitmixer Photo a Day August challenge... This is my workout location. I have to say, I used to LOVE La Fitness, but I can't say the same anymore. I have been on the hunt for a gym with better customer service and a friendly staff.
A relaxing Sunday. Nick had the evening off and we enjoyed the closing ceremonies of the Olympics with a drink... or two! =) I love this Angry Orchard Apple Cider. They have it at Target too... which is convenient. I know some of you will love that it is gluten free also.
This picture is of my MARVELOUS carbs! Yes, carbs!! I will be starting my carb cycle today and I am so excited. I am mainly looking forward to the results just before our camping trip. I will carb cycle with one day high carb, two days low, one high, and two low. I will take a before and after picture for you all to show the effectiveness.
Have you ever done a carb cycle? Were you happy with the results?
I hope you all have a Marvelous Monday! I will see you shortly for my GIVEAWAY post!!
It is time for Marvelous in My Monday as hosted by Katie at The Healthy Diva! I announced the other day that I would be having a giveaway announcement shortly and well... you will have to stay tuned just a tad bit longer ;-) I promise it is well worth it and super easy to enter. Stay tuned.
A not so Marvelous. I posted this picture on Instagram (@annar31) for the Fitmixer Photo a Day August challenge... This is my workout location. I have to say, I used to LOVE La Fitness, but I can't say the same anymore. I have been on the hunt for a gym with better customer service and a friendly staff.
A relaxing Sunday. Nick had the evening off and we enjoyed the closing ceremonies of the Olympics with a drink... or two! =) I love this Angry Orchard Apple Cider. They have it at Target too... which is convenient. I know some of you will love that it is gluten free also.
This picture is of my MARVELOUS carbs! Yes, carbs!! I will be starting my carb cycle today and I am so excited. I am mainly looking forward to the results just before our camping trip. I will carb cycle with one day high carb, two days low, one high, and two low. I will take a before and after picture for you all to show the effectiveness.
Have you ever done a carb cycle? Were you happy with the results?
I hope you all have a Marvelous Monday! I will see you shortly for my GIVEAWAY post!!
Saturday, August 11, 2012
I Can See It...
I can see it... a giveaway in the near future! =)
Are you excited? I am!! I will be announcing my next giveaway within the next couple days. For a bonus entry comment below and let me know you will be standing by for the announcement! I love giveaways! I love giving away products I love!
I will be back shortly to share with you the details on my next giveaway. Until then, visit me on Twitter or Instagram (@annar31).
Don't forget... there is a bonus entry for commenting below! I love all of my regular readers! =)
Are you excited? I am!! I will be announcing my next giveaway within the next couple days. For a bonus entry comment below and let me know you will be standing by for the announcement! I love giveaways! I love giving away products I love!
We have a busy week ahead of us wit ha vacation beginning Saturday! I have been counting down for weeks. We are going camping!!!
We went to a Toby Keith concert last night! It was such a great concert!
I have to share with you all some of my favorite chicken. I take chicken tenders and use a Ziploc steamer bag to cook them. I put paprika and garlic powder in the steamer bag with the chicken before cooking. I use Frank's Red Hot Wing sauce (I measure one serving) and put it on the cooked chicken tenders. I use microwaveable brown rice (I use Costco brand, but I have seen it at Target in pouches near the rice) and there you have it... my favorite quick meal.
I really could eat wing sauce on everything, but the sodium in it is a little high. I will be back shortly to share with you the details on my next giveaway. Until then, visit me on Twitter or Instagram (@annar31).
Don't forget... there is a bonus entry for commenting below! I love all of my regular readers! =)
Monday, August 6, 2012
Marvelous...So Marvelous!
Happy Marvelous in My Monday!!!!
If you are new... welcome to Marvelous in My Monday. The blogging event is hosted by Katie at Healthy Diva Eats.
Here is my MARVELOUS this week!!
Yes, I managed to find more at Hobby Lobby. I must say I am addicted to themes and Holidays are not exception. Last year I had a turquoise and brown tree (photo below). This year I am going to go with a deep purple and burnt orange color with leopard. I am hoping it comes out as good as I picture it in my head. I found some other fall and Halloween goodies too!
It was gorgeous in person... if I say so myself!!
Marilyn Monroe movies were on Turner Classic Movie Channel this Saturday. I had to record some and haven't gotten to them yet! Marilyn is simply MARVELOUS! =)
I made my Starbucks tumbler a pink glittery cup!! I am on the hunt for another tumbler like this one. It is the kind that you can write inside with a dry erase marker. I have some purple glitter I want to put to good use! Glitter and pink make EVERYTHING MARVELOUS!!
Hello Kitty frozen yogurt!! Yes... I kept my spoon AND my cousin's spoon. I got to spend some time with my baby and big cousin. I love being in the middle. It is the best of both worlds! =) I was super stoked to enjoy some good food and frozen yogurt!! I have to say, I am addicted to the chocolate cookie dough balls. YUM!
And finally... our tickets for three concerts came last week! eeeek! Toby Keith and Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts and Little Big Town, and Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. MARVELOUS!!!
Well, that really is all the MARVELOUS I have going on today!!
Head over to Marvelous Monday with Katie to see the other great posts for today!
Talk with you soon!! =)
If you are new... welcome to Marvelous in My Monday. The blogging event is hosted by Katie at Healthy Diva Eats.
Here is my MARVELOUS this week!!
Yes, I managed to find more at Hobby Lobby. I must say I am addicted to themes and Holidays are not exception. Last year I had a turquoise and brown tree (photo below). This year I am going to go with a deep purple and burnt orange color with leopard. I am hoping it comes out as good as I picture it in my head. I found some other fall and Halloween goodies too!
It was gorgeous in person... if I say so myself!!
Marilyn Monroe movies were on Turner Classic Movie Channel this Saturday. I had to record some and haven't gotten to them yet! Marilyn is simply MARVELOUS! =)
I made my Starbucks tumbler a pink glittery cup!! I am on the hunt for another tumbler like this one. It is the kind that you can write inside with a dry erase marker. I have some purple glitter I want to put to good use! Glitter and pink make EVERYTHING MARVELOUS!!
Hello Kitty frozen yogurt!! Yes... I kept my spoon AND my cousin's spoon. I got to spend some time with my baby and big cousin. I love being in the middle. It is the best of both worlds! =) I was super stoked to enjoy some good food and frozen yogurt!! I have to say, I am addicted to the chocolate cookie dough balls. YUM!
And finally... our tickets for three concerts came last week! eeeek! Toby Keith and Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts and Little Big Town, and Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. MARVELOUS!!!
Well, that really is all the MARVELOUS I have going on today!!
Head over to Marvelous Monday with Katie to see the other great posts for today!
Talk with you soon!! =)
Saturday, August 4, 2012
~*A is For*~
ABC Questions-
A is for Age- 22 and a half (on September 1st) ;-)
B is for Breakfast Today- Egg whites with bell peppers!
C is for currently craving- ALWAYS craving ice cream... always! =)
D is for dinner tonight- Although it sounds odd... Chicken in a Ziploc steamer bag, fresh peaches, and low sodium soy sauce
E is for favorite type of exercise- I love weight lifting especially on SHOULDERS day!
F is for an irrational fear- I am absolutely afraid of being separated from my family and/or Nick... and the Dec. 21, 2012 scare... until I saw the picture below... I think I'm ok now!
G is for gross food- Sadly, fish! I really wish I could stomach it because of the health benefits, but seafood grosses me out!
H is for Hometown- Rancho Cucamonga, California. Nothing too exciting here, really!
I is for something important- My family and Nicholas. I really don't know what I would do without my family!
J is for job- I am currently working in the property management world as an administrative assistant and going to school!!
K is for kids- None for a WHILE, but I will take 3 please when I am ready =) 1 boy, 2 girls
A is for Age- 22 and a half (on September 1st) ;-)
B is for Breakfast Today- Egg whites with bell peppers!
C is for currently craving- ALWAYS craving ice cream... always! =)
D is for dinner tonight- Although it sounds odd... Chicken in a Ziploc steamer bag, fresh peaches, and low sodium soy sauce
E is for favorite type of exercise- I love weight lifting especially on SHOULDERS day!
F is for an irrational fear- I am absolutely afraid of being separated from my family and/or Nick... and the Dec. 21, 2012 scare... until I saw the picture below... I think I'm ok now!
G is for gross food- Sadly, fish! I really wish I could stomach it because of the health benefits, but seafood grosses me out!
H is for Hometown- Rancho Cucamonga, California. Nothing too exciting here, really!
I is for something important- My family and Nicholas. I really don't know what I would do without my family!
J is for job- I am currently working in the property management world as an administrative assistant and going to school!!
K is for kids- None for a WHILE, but I will take 3 please when I am ready =) 1 boy, 2 girls
L is for LOVE- Nicholas is my LOVE!
M is for Motivation- My motivation comes from results, feeling better, and motivational quotes. I love to wear tees and tanks with motivational quotes to the gym.
N is for need- I really need a new car. We have been waiting until it is ABSOLUTELY necessary, but I am ready for a new car... I've been ready! =)
O is for obsession- I am obsessed with shoes, tea,, coffee, new clothes, dresses, rhinestones, glitter, pink, workout clothes, gym shoes, and leopard.
P is for products- My favorite products for the gym would have to be my Asics, IPod, and Femme Fitale gloves with rhinestones!!
Q is for quote- I love so many quotes! Just to make things fun I will say, "Country Girl SHAKE IT FOR ME!"-Luke Bryan ;-)
R is for random fact- I hated physical ed. in high school. In fact, I failed two semesters and ended up taking PE in my senior year of high school. Not only that, I never made it to 1st period on time... Look at me now 5:30AM workouts during the week! ;-)
S is for healthy snack- I love fruit and Chobani!
T is for thanks- Always give thanks to our troops fighting for our freedom! Past, present, and future!
U is for unique- I love anything with pink and/or glitter. It is like a fly being drawn to a bug catcher... I am drawn to pink sparkles!!
V is for vegetables- I love asparagus (hold your comments) and spinach!
W is for Workout- I love to do supersets and I focus on 1-2 muscle groups per day.
X is for XRays- I have only had one xray for a broken bone in my hand...and dental xrays! =)
Y is for yesterday- yesterday was Friday and well... I LOVE FRIDAYS!!!
Z is for time zone- Pacific Standard =)
Brought to You By The Letter...
Brought to you by the letter "S"... for Saturday! Sassy Saturday in fact! =)
I posted yesterday and let you all know I would be posting about legs. Legs... Hmmmmm... where to begin?
Well, I must say I used to spend countless hours each week training my legs in the gym. I would workout with a trainer and only focus on legs... workout alone and focus on legs some more.
Recently I have focused on trying to build a lean upper body and my legs
The squat rack at the gym is a little intimidating for me and I am only being honest with you. I really don't like people watching me when I workout and I feel like the squat rack is a magnet for eyes. Do you agree or am I crazy?
Well yesterday I decided to push all of my intimidation and fears aside... I will begin to train my legs twice a week focusing one day mainly on glutes and another on quads and calves. My workout will always include a visit to my friend, the SQUAT RACK!! I have set a goal for myself...
I want to squat 120 lbs.
To some this may not seem like a lot, but to me it is. I think 6 weeks time is fair maybe even four. I am going to revamp my leg workout and begin to share it with you all! I will begin to post more on my progress (body fat %, weight, workouts, etc.), too.Do you have ANY fears in the gym or does anything intimidate you? How do you move past these things?
Here is one of my favorite post-workout shake combos!! Give it a shot. Sometimes I even freeze my Chobani so it keeps the smoothie cold. I would suggest doing this...especially if your strawberries aren't frozen!
Happy Saturday!!
If I am lucky I will be back later with a fun post for you all to check out!!
Friday, August 3, 2012
Knock... Knock...
Who's there? FRIDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
There really is no joke to this... I am just super excited it is Friday!
I have to say I have been waiting for this day all week and I can't wait to accomplish my MANY tasks for this weekend!
Not only is it Friday, but it is High Five Friday with Meg at A Dash of Meg. Yours truly has her very own high five listed on this week's HIGH FIVE FRIDAY post. Go check it out!!
I have to say it is really exciting to know HIGH FIVE FRIDAY is growing. Meg says in her post that she received the most HIGH FIVE FRIDAY submissions this week than ever before. I am excited to participate in what I think is such a great concept. We are always celebrating Friday... why not celebrate our accomplishments as well?! =)
This week Chobani was on sale at Target for $1 each. Of course I stocked up for work and home. I have also found a new love... Vanilla Chocolate Chunk in the 16 oz container! I have yet to find it in the regular cup size, but I can make due with the 16 oz =) I am still working on having a Chobani giveaway and I apologize for not doing my giveaway yet... I promise I will!
I hit the gym for the first time in my Sweat Pink shirt from Fit Approach. It was sent to me after I found out I was chosen to be a Sweat Pink Ambassador and for whatever reason I kept forgetting to wear it. So here you are... me with my Sweat Pink tank!! Check out fitapproach.com to purchase one for yourself!
There really is no joke to this... I am just super excited it is Friday!
I have to say I have been waiting for this day all week and I can't wait to accomplish my MANY tasks for this weekend!
Not only is it Friday, but it is High Five Friday with Meg at A Dash of Meg. Yours truly has her very own high five listed on this week's HIGH FIVE FRIDAY post. Go check it out!!
I have to say it is really exciting to know HIGH FIVE FRIDAY is growing. Meg says in her post that she received the most HIGH FIVE FRIDAY submissions this week than ever before. I am excited to participate in what I think is such a great concept. We are always celebrating Friday... why not celebrate our accomplishments as well?! =)
This week Chobani was on sale at Target for $1 each. Of course I stocked up for work and home. I have also found a new love... Vanilla Chocolate Chunk in the 16 oz container! I have yet to find it in the regular cup size, but I can make due with the 16 oz =) I am still working on having a Chobani giveaway and I apologize for not doing my giveaway yet... I promise I will!
I hit the gym for the first time in my Sweat Pink shirt from Fit Approach. It was sent to me after I found out I was chosen to be a Sweat Pink Ambassador and for whatever reason I kept forgetting to wear it. So here you are... me with my Sweat Pink tank!! Check out fitapproach.com to purchase one for yourself!
I am posting this picture because I am really proud of myself! =) This is a gift I wrapped for a Baby Shower on Saturday. I am absolutely obsessed with it.. AND the things inside. Little girls clothing is addicting... it seems like just about everything is super cute!
I posted this picture this week on my Twitter. This is how I prepare for the gym.. I get everything together the night before - towel, shoes, shirt, socks, etc. I think it is a really good way to help prepare and get me motivated to go to the gym. Not only that, but it helps me get to the gym at a decent hour =) I don't know about you, but there are certain bottoms I feel comfortable in with certain tops or shoes etc. What are some of the things you do to get prepared to hit the gym?
Tomorrow should be a more interesting post with the topic of LEG and LEG WORKOUTS! You either love it or you hate it... I am not sure there is really an in between on this one! =)
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Monday, July 30, 2012
~This or That~
HELLO THERE!
Paige at Your Trainer Paige posted a great post on Friday titled This or That Health and Fitness Edition. I have to say it was a super awesome post... so I decided to join in! If you have a blog you should post a THIS OR THAT as well. Don't forget to mention Paige in your blog and leave me a comment below... I'd love to stop by your blog and see how we compare! =)
Here goes...
1. Run/workout in the heat and humidity or freezing temps and snow?
I would much rather have the heat. We don't have snow where we are (nearby) so I really can't give an honest answer on this one! =) Sunny is really all I know.
2. Have washboard abs or flat abs?
Flat abs!
3. Dr. Oz or The Doctors?
The Doctors. I like their segments a lot better.
4. Cardio or strength?
Strength. I HATE cardio...
5. Cravings: Protein or carbs?
Proteins... I love my shakes, Greek yogurt, and eggs!
6. Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper?
Bob Harper! I am not a fan of Jillian's approach! ;-)
7. Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream?
Ice cream. Ice cream really is my favorite food!!
8. To train: Upper body or Lower body?
I used to be a lower body junkie, but recently I have seen great results training my upper body. I have to say this one is a tie.
9. Protein powder or food with protein?
Powder! I love something quick and nutritious!
10. Lunges or squats?
Squats!! Although... I had a trainer once tell me the butt I wanted would be found with both lunges and squats! Keep it classic =)
11. Sweet or salty?
sweet tooth all the way!!
12. Workout attire: cute or comfy?
CUTE! I love my tees with quotes (if you haven't noticed) and rhinestones on my gloves!
13. Body Pump or Heavy lifting?
Heavy lifting. I have always been small so I have to lift heavy to see results.
14. Yoga or Pilates?
Both. I love yoga to unwind and for a good stretch BUT I love a great Pilates class.
15. Nike or Adidas?
If we were going for looks... NIKE! BUT I have to say I have had the best of luck with Reebok Real Flex and my Asics 2170s.
16. Running on the treadmill or outdoors?
awwwwwh! do I have to run? ;-) TREADMILL!
17. Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s?
If I had a Whole Foods near me I bet I would say Whole Foods. I love Sprouts Farmers Market and from what I understand they are similar.
18. Summer or Winter Olympics?
Summer!
19. Exercises classes or Exercise videos?
Classes, Classes, Classes!! I love building relationships. I love spin class, Pilates, and Yoga at the gym. I do have a few DVDs, but I find that I do better if there is a set time to attend a class. Besides.. you wouldn't want to be late and have to take the broken bike up in the front ;-)
20. Steamed veggies or roasted veggies?
Roasted! Nick is a grill master and I love when he grills veggies on our BBQ!
What do you prefer?
Don't forget to let me know if you joined in!!
Paige at Your Trainer Paige posted a great post on Friday titled This or That Health and Fitness Edition. I have to say it was a super awesome post... so I decided to join in! If you have a blog you should post a THIS OR THAT as well. Don't forget to mention Paige in your blog and leave me a comment below... I'd love to stop by your blog and see how we compare! =)
Here goes...
1. Run/workout in the heat and humidity or freezing temps and snow?
I would much rather have the heat. We don't have snow where we are (nearby) so I really can't give an honest answer on this one! =) Sunny is really all I know.
2. Have washboard abs or flat abs?
Flat abs!
3. Dr. Oz or The Doctors?
The Doctors. I like their segments a lot better.
4. Cardio or strength?
Strength. I HATE cardio...
5. Cravings: Protein or carbs?
Proteins... I love my shakes, Greek yogurt, and eggs!
6. Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper?
Bob Harper! I am not a fan of Jillian's approach! ;-)
7. Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream?
Ice cream. Ice cream really is my favorite food!!
8. To train: Upper body or Lower body?
I used to be a lower body junkie, but recently I have seen great results training my upper body. I have to say this one is a tie.
9. Protein powder or food with protein?
Powder! I love something quick and nutritious!
10. Lunges or squats?
Squats!! Although... I had a trainer once tell me the butt I wanted would be found with both lunges and squats! Keep it classic =)
11. Sweet or salty?
sweet tooth all the way!!
12. Workout attire: cute or comfy?
CUTE! I love my tees with quotes (if you haven't noticed) and rhinestones on my gloves!
13. Body Pump or Heavy lifting?
Heavy lifting. I have always been small so I have to lift heavy to see results.
14. Yoga or Pilates?
Both. I love yoga to unwind and for a good stretch BUT I love a great Pilates class.
15. Nike or Adidas?
If we were going for looks... NIKE! BUT I have to say I have had the best of luck with Reebok Real Flex and my Asics 2170s.
16. Running on the treadmill or outdoors?
awwwwwh! do I have to run? ;-) TREADMILL!
17. Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s?
If I had a Whole Foods near me I bet I would say Whole Foods. I love Sprouts Farmers Market and from what I understand they are similar.
18. Summer or Winter Olympics?
Summer!
19. Exercises classes or Exercise videos?
Classes, Classes, Classes!! I love building relationships. I love spin class, Pilates, and Yoga at the gym. I do have a few DVDs, but I find that I do better if there is a set time to attend a class. Besides.. you wouldn't want to be late and have to take the broken bike up in the front ;-)
20. Steamed veggies or roasted veggies?
Roasted! Nick is a grill master and I love when he grills veggies on our BBQ!
What do you prefer?
Don't forget to let me know if you joined in!!
Marvelous in My Monday
What is MARVELOUS in YOUR MONDAY this week??
Head over to The Healthy Diva for more MARVELOUS IN MY MONDAY posts!!
This weekend was a little bit of hectic with a dash of chaos on top. Despite my plans... I did not make it to the gym this weekend, but that's okay... better luck next time! =)
My Starbucks green tea got me through the weekend alive!! The TRENTA size has to be the best thing Starbucks could have ever come up with... in my opinion!
There isn't a whole lot of MARVELOUS to share, but I did get a chance to think about something I really wanted to share. I read a blog posted by Kacie at Savvy Sassy Me. She wrote a post titled Workout Burnout-Overcoming the Fitness Funk. I read through it and her post hit close to home with me. Kacie hits nails it on the head when she says,
They say it takes about 21 days to change a habit. Start small and don't try to change everything at once... this rarely works. If your plan is to eat healthy... don't do a strict salads only diet and please don't get sucked in to an "easy" fad diet. Those never work... if they did there would only be a couple... not fifty different ways to lose 30 pounds in one week!
Pick up a book, follow inspiring blogs, choose better magazines. I can't begin to tell you how much this changes my habits. I love Tosca Reno, The Eat Clean Diet, Clean Eating Magazine and Oxygen Magazine. I stand behind Oxygen Magazine and Clean Eating Magazine 100%. There really is no other method I believe in. Results will come from changing your lifestyle and eating whole foods. 100 calorie packs are not the answer. I can't even begin to tell you the countless blogs I find inspiring. I love Katie at Healthy Diva, Meg at A Dash of Meg, Jessie at Jessie Loves to Run... really the list is endless. I will create a tab with blogs I love to follow just for you to check out if you are interested.
These really are just my thoughts on a healthy lifestyle. It really is about finding balance and educating yourself on what is right and wrong. You can't believe all of the advertisements you see. It really does make me chuckle when people say they have cut out CARBS or they eat only salads and veggies. People make these decisions not based upon knowledge, but what they have heard and what is being SOLD to them. Companies will sell the idea of health whenever they can. Please make sure you understand why you are doing the things you are doing. Cutting out carbs and eating salads and veggies only is a little contradicting--- if you really understand what you are doing. ;-)
Send me your thoughts!!
Head over to The Healthy Diva for more MARVELOUS IN MY MONDAY posts!!
This weekend was a little bit of hectic with a dash of chaos on top. Despite my plans... I did not make it to the gym this weekend, but that's okay... better luck next time! =)
My Starbucks green tea got me through the weekend alive!! The TRENTA size has to be the best thing Starbucks could have ever come up with... in my opinion!
There isn't a whole lot of MARVELOUS to share, but I did get a chance to think about something I really wanted to share. I read a blog posted by Kacie at Savvy Sassy Me. She wrote a post titled Workout Burnout-Overcoming the Fitness Funk. I read through it and her post hit close to home with me. Kacie hits nails it on the head when she says,
"Being too healthy can become unhealthy."
We have all seen it or experienced it. Becoming healthy becomes an obsession and at certain points the obsession can become unhealthy. I see this happen a lot. People start "strict diets" on a Monday and before you know it is Wednesday and they have given up. The extreme restrictions become unhealthy ultimately making a person fail at his/her goal. Please read her article then consider the following... They say it takes about 21 days to change a habit. Start small and don't try to change everything at once... this rarely works. If your plan is to eat healthy... don't do a strict salads only diet and please don't get sucked in to an "easy" fad diet. Those never work... if they did there would only be a couple... not fifty different ways to lose 30 pounds in one week!
Pick up a book, follow inspiring blogs, choose better magazines. I can't begin to tell you how much this changes my habits. I love Tosca Reno, The Eat Clean Diet, Clean Eating Magazine and Oxygen Magazine. I stand behind Oxygen Magazine and Clean Eating Magazine 100%. There really is no other method I believe in. Results will come from changing your lifestyle and eating whole foods. 100 calorie packs are not the answer. I can't even begin to tell you the countless blogs I find inspiring. I love Katie at Healthy Diva, Meg at A Dash of Meg, Jessie at Jessie Loves to Run... really the list is endless. I will create a tab with blogs I love to follow just for you to check out if you are interested.
These really are just my thoughts on a healthy lifestyle. It really is about finding balance and educating yourself on what is right and wrong. You can't believe all of the advertisements you see. It really does make me chuckle when people say they have cut out CARBS or they eat only salads and veggies. People make these decisions not based upon knowledge, but what they have heard and what is being SOLD to them. Companies will sell the idea of health whenever they can. Please make sure you understand why you are doing the things you are doing. Cutting out carbs and eating salads and veggies only is a little contradicting--- if you really understand what you are doing. ;-)
Send me your thoughts!!
Happy Monday!!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Senioritis...
Yes my friends, I have Senioritis. With about 280 days left in my college days I have come down with a bad case of senioritis. For those of you who don't know, here is the Urban Dictionary's definition of senioritis-
I am ready for the weekend!! =) Especially since my procrastination has led me to have some homework I must get done. Whooopsie. I love weekends... not only do I get to be home and do the things I love (usually), but I get to spend a little bit more time in the gym since I don't have to rush off to work.
Speaking of Friday... Tomorrow is HIGH FIVE FRIDAY with A Dash of Meg. I have missed it the last two weeks simply because I have been so busy, but I am excited to post tomorrow's high five. I love this blog series....it really does give everyone an opportunity to give themselves a high five for a change. We tend to forget that it is the little things that help us accomplish our goals.
I love working out arms... Mainly Biceps. Here is my biceps focused workout I incorporate in my back & biceps day! Always remember to challenge yourself. Lifting weights will not make you bulky.
Type 1 Senioritis-
Most common form of "senioritis" and most contagious.
symptoms within the student:
1. Lack of homework completion
2. Procrastination through reasoning
symptoms within the student:
1. Lack of homework completion
2. Procrastination through reasoning
I do my best to stick to this training split, but sometimes things come up. My weekends are planned around Nick's scheduled...if Nick has the weekend off from work I will usually take the weekend off from the gym. I sometimes throw in a spin class here and there or mix things up depending on my schedule for the week.
Do you have a set training split?
Oh yeah..that's me =)
I am extremely ready to graduate and move on to something different.
My gorgeous Femme Fitale Fitness gloves came this week. I LOVE THEM. I am hooked and I think I will be getting the all pink ones very soon. I love the rhinestone detail on the front... everything is better with a little sparkle! =)
My Sweat Pink Ambassador bio page is up on Fit Approach. Click here to check it out. Let me know what you think!! =) I am ready for the weekend!! =) Especially since my procrastination has led me to have some homework I must get done. Whooopsie. I love weekends... not only do I get to be home and do the things I love (usually), but I get to spend a little bit more time in the gym since I don't have to rush off to work.
Speaking of Friday... Tomorrow is HIGH FIVE FRIDAY with A Dash of Meg. I have missed it the last two weeks simply because I have been so busy, but I am excited to post tomorrow's high five. I love this blog series....it really does give everyone an opportunity to give themselves a high five for a change. We tend to forget that it is the little things that help us accomplish our goals.
I love working out arms... Mainly Biceps. Here is my biceps focused workout I incorporate in my back & biceps day! Always remember to challenge yourself. Lifting weights will not make you bulky.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
~*CHO-mama*~
Hey ya'll!!
I was sent a package from Chobani today! Excited doesn't even describe my emotions properly!
They sent me lemon (I can't find this by me) and chocolate chunk! I love the chocolate chunk!! It really is like their box says...
"Nothing, but good."
What's your favorite Chobani flavor? Could there possibly be a Chobani giveaway in the future?!? ;-) sounds like you'll have to stay tuned! :-)
This week was packages week! =) My Asics came too today. I got yellow and turquoise 2170s. Nick has a really hard time finding shoes that work for running. He discovered Asics 2170s and has been hooked. I decided to give them a shot since I had reward bucks and a good coupon for Finish Line. I will have to let you know how they work for me! =)
Well, I've found myself a new addiction.. .High Wired Custom Tees. I have been on the look out for some cute workout clothes and I am starting to make progress! =) I had a couple tees done up for myself and I love them. I can't wait to get more. I have been trying to think hard about some cute quotes to put on a tee.
I was sent a package from Chobani today! Excited doesn't even describe my emotions properly!
They sent me lemon (I can't find this by me) and chocolate chunk! I love the chocolate chunk!! It really is like their box says...
"Nothing, but good."
What's your favorite Chobani flavor? Could there possibly be a Chobani giveaway in the future?!? ;-) sounds like you'll have to stay tuned! :-)
This week was packages week! =) My Asics came too today. I got yellow and turquoise 2170s. Nick has a really hard time finding shoes that work for running. He discovered Asics 2170s and has been hooked. I decided to give them a shot since I had reward bucks and a good coupon for Finish Line. I will have to let you know how they work for me! =)
Well, I've found myself a new addiction.. .High Wired Custom Tees. I have been on the look out for some cute workout clothes and I am starting to make progress! =) I had a couple tees done up for myself and I love them. I can't wait to get more. I have been trying to think hard about some cute quotes to put on a tee.
I have been getting a lot of comments on my arms recently. My plan is to write down the workouts I do so I can share them with you guys. I must say... I really hate cardio so I try to do circuits, super sets (2-3 exercises, one right after the other), and lots of plyos. If you aren't familiar with plyos it is short for plyometrics. Plyos are quick, explosive movements in your routine. My first set of plyos when I started weight training was jump squats. I LOVE THEM! Try to do 15 jump squats instead of 15 standard non-weighted squats.
Friday, July 20, 2012
~*THANKFUL*~
I just thought I would check in with you all on this Fabulous Friday. I wasn't too sure what to post so I posted the first picture Nick and I took together for my Junior Prom in 2007. He looks completely different...in fact he looks like another guy! Who knew I'd find the love of my life on Myspace ;-)
He has a little less hair, a smile with teeth (I finally got him to show his teeth when he smiles), and the same sparkly eyes! I really am a lucky woman!!
Here are a few of my other loves...
Addicted to Roasted Garlic Hummus and raw veggies! The cucumbers are my favorite!
Addicted to my PicsArt app on my phone. I edit pictures with my app and send them to my Mom. I'm sure she gets tired of seeing pictures with sayings from me, but whatever! =)
Still loving the Good Earth tea in White Tea Vanilla. I might be obsessed!
I said yesterday I have a few fitness packages on their way to me in the mail. I am really excited about this one!! I am working on some new giveaways for you all. I just have to sit down and put together all the pieces of the puzzle! =)
How was your Friday? I am so excited it is the weekend!
Remember to always tell your loved ones and family how much you love them and appreciate them. I love sending random texts to my family when I am thinking of them. I also love writing Nick notes to tell him I LOVE YOU! I usually write the same thing I have for years, but I know when he is reading them it makes his day better...I hope.
Show your love!!
He has a little less hair, a smile with teeth (I finally got him to show his teeth when he smiles), and the same sparkly eyes! I really am a lucky woman!!
Here are a few of my other loves...
Addicted to Roasted Garlic Hummus and raw veggies! The cucumbers are my favorite!
Addicted to my PicsArt app on my phone. I edit pictures with my app and send them to my Mom. I'm sure she gets tired of seeing pictures with sayings from me, but whatever! =)
Still loving the Good Earth tea in White Tea Vanilla. I might be obsessed!
I said yesterday I have a few fitness packages on their way to me in the mail. I am really excited about this one!! I am working on some new giveaways for you all. I just have to sit down and put together all the pieces of the puzzle! =)
How was your Friday? I am so excited it is the weekend!
Remember to always tell your loved ones and family how much you love them and appreciate them. I love sending random texts to my family when I am thinking of them. I also love writing Nick notes to tell him I LOVE YOU! I usually write the same thing I have for years, but I know when he is reading them it makes his day better...I hope.
Show your love!!
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