It feels so good to be getting back into my workouts. Law school and working this summer really killed my plans for working out...there just wasn't any time! I couldn't fit it all in and I got super lazy. Anyway, on Tuesday I went for a run to explore the neighborhood. 2 miles later my legs were like jelly.
Then today I decided to go for a bodyrock workout. You guys know how much I love bodyrock.tv!
Seriously in the best.mood.ever. I feel fantastic! My workout of the day:
Run 3 miles (33 min) + Cycle 5 mile (13 min) + Bodyrock
I think I came late to the bodyrock February 30 Day Challenge party...especially since it's March. I wanted to do it though so I decided to give it a go. I started off with Day 1 Week 1: Fit Test #1 which had us do 8 exercises in intervals of 50 seconds work and 10 seconds rest. My results were:
Squat Jumps: 18
Push Ups: 21 (10 on toes, 11 on knees)
Burpees: 10
High Knees: 69
Switch Lunges: 9
Tuck Jumps: 14
Tricep dips: 18
Straight abs: 25
So I haven't been THAT much of a lazy bum since moving back after college. I have been using my Garmin to take walks with my sister but today was my first actual run in what felt like FOREVER. Unfortunately, it was colder than I thought it was so my throat started to hurt really bad every time I would breathe in (has anyone else ever had this happen to them?) so I had to stop mid-run. Since my job is basically 8 hours of me being on the phone I couldn't afford to lose my voice...that's why I stopped.
Dinner for tonight was DELICIOUS!
Lettuce, hummus, avocado, carrots, mushrooms, and some chicken. Yumm! We can only go up from here! Looking forward to doing some more tomorrow!
Tonight was the Baccalaureate celebration for the graduating seniors and their families. The night began with speeches and musical offerings performed by seniors and ended in a hors d'oeuvres smorgasbord out by the lake. It was a very nice event and I looooved the dress I wore! (Yes, it's a zebra dress!) As for some pictures: We've got a very charming one of my pops, younger brother, me, and my older sister.
A much better photo of my dad, brother & I:
The ladies (my mom, sister, & I):
They included this one part where everyone lit candles and the seniors had to stand up and recite their commitment to going on with their life yet not forgetting that we are "Bluejays always." It was really special. I snapped a picture:
Today was another great workout: Cycle - 20 minutes - 6.52 miles Bodyrock - May 30 Day Challege - Day 2 - Hot Yoga (posted video earlier today!) + random abs (10 reverse crunches + 8 oblique V-ups + 12 pendulum)(X3)
Also, I have gone one month without straightening my hair! My hair is so much healthier!
BodyRock May 30 Day Challenge - Day 2: Can I just say how much I love the new BodyRock host? I loved Zuzana and I think Lisa-Marie is doing a good job, but Teesha (I have no idea how to spell her name) is amazing! I'm so thrilled to see BodyRock branching out and including some yoga. Whoooop! Bodyrock Yoga! I'm so excited to be bodyrockin me some yoga! Haha :P
I'll be doing this laterrrrr :)
LUNCH
I didn't end up eating the refried beans -- I only had maybe a spoonful.
Spinach salad with tomatoes, chickpeas, and crumbled cheese.
Half a flatbread sandwich with provolone, turkey, lettuce, and tomato. Yummm! This is my favorite sandwich ever!
I was SO EXCITED for today's workout! Reason #1: I had a very stressful day (it's just about finals time here so everything is coming to an end--final papers, final presentations, even my senior psych research study) and working out always helps me release my frustrations. Reason #2: I wanted to wear my new-ish black Nikes. Reason #3: BodyRock started their May 30 Day Challenge! I know, I know, I said I would do the February challenge but that totally didn't work out. I'm sticking with this one!! In fact, I'm going to promise myself to only miss....3 BodyRock 30 Day Challenge workouts!
Anyway, my workout for today: - run: 2 mi (23ish minutes) - random abs (13 Butterfly + 12 Side Jackknife + 18 Twist. [X3] - Bodyrock May 30 Day Challenge - Day 1
This Fit Test was so much! 10/50 interval. 3 rounds of 4 exercises. Go!
Round 1: 15, 16, 22, 30
Round 2: 22, 13, 20, 28
Round 3: 20, 14, 21, 23
As for food: I'd give myself an B+ today.
- breakfast: half a bagel with a tiny bit of cream cheese, eggwhite, tomato, broccoli, & mushroom omelet - lunch: pizza :( I knowww - salmon, steamed broccoli with soy sauce, and steamed sesame green beans May.is easily.my.favorite.month.ever. This May, to be exact, is going to be an all new level of amazing. Reasons:
My birthday is May 11th! 22 baby!!
I graduate May 19th.
I have no finals pretty much so stress of finals week = minimal.
I have an entire week to spend with my friends during Senior Week. This week will be filled with exciting outings such as visiting Philadelphia (my one friend has never been there), Inner Harbor in Baltimore, cookouts, movies, adventure sports outings, bowling, pig roasts, dinners, etc. Sounds like an amazing time and there are no classes to interrupt! Whooop for being a senior!
I move back home May 20th for the last time before moving into my new apartment in July/August.
I start my NEW JOB May 21st! Whoooop...I usually have to settle for late night hours at a diner but NOT ANYMORE! Now I have a full-time legit 10-6 day job that I'm going to loooove!
As always, a new month comes with new goals! My goals for May are:
Workout at least 4 times a week. At least.
Eat cleaner and more consciously. If I could cut down my snacking, I think I'd be in a great shape!
Complete the BodyRock May 30 Day Challenge....even if it kills me.
Start including more pictures of my actual meals! I've been told that if you write down what you eat or take pictures of what you eat, you're less likely to overeat/eat poorly.
(11 V-Ups +20 Crunches + 14 Side Bends + 13 Side Jackknifes + 15 Oblique V-Ups) (X2)
So I know I mentioned last Thursday being my two year anniversary with my adorable bodyfriend :) This photo is where we officially became a couple! It's at an overlook by my school and we went off the path and found our own overlook. It was there, sitting on one of the cliffs near the edge, that he asked me to be his girlfriend. Thinking back on it now...it may have been a good thing I said yes! Jk. It's really not THAT close to the edge and, yes, it's totally safe to be there. He's been asking me every year on our anniversary to let him be my boyfriend still. Of course, I always say yes! I love him so much <3
Don't mind the picture behind it at the top. I always crop these in paint and I obviously didn't pay enough attention to the borders on this one. This photo also has a second bit of usefulness too. This week is my last week of classes. After this, I endure a week of finals and Senior Weeeeeeek!!! So pretty much, this past weekend was the calm before the storm (so to speak it wasn't calm at all since it was TGIS and everyone was going wild) of finals week. I can't believe my college career is almost over. I'll never get this back, you know? And how beautiful are these roses? I love my boyfriend so much =)
