WOTD: 2 Miles + Bodyrock

A real quick 2 miles and a bodyrock workout for today. I chose the "Six Pack Abs and Love Handles Workout." I'll probably feel it tomorrow but for right now I'm nicely stretched and showered. 

And dinner for me:

I know I know, the cake with strawberry glaze is a bit much but I only ate half! And it was angel food cake. The entree is salmon with tomatoes, onions, and spinach. Two things of veggies on the side. Yum! I really want a smooooooothie!

WOTD: Bodyrock

Tonight my workout was one of my favorites. Remember how I mentioned bodyrock.tv in one my previous posts? Well, I did the "Hot Curves Exercise Challenge" with my apartment-mate S as my workout today. I totally forgot to count my reps though :( I tried to post the video here but...it couldn't find it on youtube (even though I had the link). If you're interested it's here. It's super intense and only 10 minutes. Who doesn't have time for a 10 minute awesome workout?

Annnnd I found my next car on pinterest today. Totally kidding I'll never be able to afford this.

A Note on Portions

This is fantastic! So helpful! 

If you're like me and struggle with portion size and portion control keep this in mind next time you're eating!

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^taken during cooldown (sorry for the blur!)

Getting it doooone! AND I actually spent more time stretching afterwards (my hip flexors are killing me). Simplifying my workout planned for tomorrow.

Healthy Snacks

I love eating. Really. So when I found out...

...I was ecstatic! Two of my favorites!

New Headphones and Dinner Tonight

Wahooo new headphones! And...dinner for tonight...

Turkey, lettuce, and tomato on wheat wrap, fried rice (I knowww), and veggies. I really have to work on portions.

I also did a 55 minute hatha yoga class today. After last workout my hips need stretched and I'm sort of sore (which I love because I'm a weirdo) so I did a 55 minute Hatha Yoga Flow class I found online to help stretch me out. Yay for actively trying to incorporate yoga into my workouts! Incorporating a ton of different styles of workout and stuff will definitely keep me on my toes AND motivated. I see pictures of yoga poses and I'm just like...ahhh I want to do that so bad! Have you seen the yoga arm lifts? So incredible! One day.

AND I get to tutor someone today! Wahoo for money!

WOTD: P90X Ab Ripper X

Mmmmm, pita and hummus. Loooove <3 I'm munching on a snack as I type this out.

Also...loving the workout I did today! Ab Ripper X from the P90X series + 2 mile run. It's a good start for this week!

Ab Ripper X Combination:
25 In & Outs
25 Bicycles
25 Seated crunchy frogs (fantastic name! haha)
25 Wide leg sit ups
25 Scissors
25 Hip raises
25 Pulse ups
25 Roll-up/V-up combo
25 Oblique V-ups
12 (each) Leg climbers
40 Mason twists

I'm pretty sure I was just laying on the floor after this just breathing with the burn. Felt aweeeeesome!!

Goal for tomorrow: DRINK MORE WATER. I know people say 8 cups of water is the best for the body (and I'm not sure if I believe this) but I KNOW I am not drinking enough water.

Making Raspberry Beignets with the Roomie

My apartment-mate S and I are attempting to make Raspberry Beignets today. They're like little french doughnuts that you can roll in sugar and fill with jelly. I know, I know--so healthy, right? I hope they turn out really well (or at least edible). We have to deep fry them for a little bit though, so I'm a tiny bit worried about that. I hope we don't burn the apartment down. Wish us luck!

What they should end up looking like! Keep your fingers crossed.

Update: nailed it! (just kidding!) They were ok for our first try!

WOTD

My older sister S left for Hawaii today! Grrr, I wish it were me! Instead I woke up and hauled it to the gym. I was a little disappointed with my total workout though because I thought I had more time than I actually did *doh!* I only had about half hour and so I did a little over 2 miles. I'll take it because it's better than nothing but tomorrow I'm aiming for at least 4 miles combining running, jogging, and walking, as well as a brief yoga workout. I'm sort of only at the beginner/intermediate level...I was a competitive gymnast for 13 years but I retired my junior year of high school and seriously just quit any type of fitness training. Now, quite disturbed by where I let myself go (in terms of body weight and tone), I am making it my plan to run a 5K (3 miles) by the end of the year and to live a truly healthy life. You got it, workouts and eating clean here I come! I would love to make it up to marathon level but...let's not get ahead of ourselves here!

Pampering? Yes, please!

Yesterday, my sister and I went on our first little adventure of 2012:  to Tommie Salon in Philadelphia for massages. I had never had an actual masseuse so the experience was completely new. It was originally for Steph's birthday (which was back in October) but she waited for me to come home from school so we could go together. We both work as waitresses and who knew how much tension could form from carrying all those trays?! I think we'll have to make this a yearly ritual. It was so relaxing and I loved being pampered (what am I saying? Of course I love being pampered--that's why I do my nails all the time).