Boot Camp- Day 3 AND 4

Boot camp Day 3

Thanks to a pretty large March blizzard our boot camp on Friday was rescheduled to Saturday morning at 5am. It was tough to see 4:45am on a Saturday. That hasn't happened in a very long time and I was usually getting home at that time and not getting up.

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Morning 3 work out consisted of:

Warm-up
- Arm circles

- Jumping jacks

- Calf lifts
2x each

Stations-
2x around the circuit

- Downward dog push ups

- Plank/ 10 pound weight

- Squat, leg lift, shoulder press with resistance

- Sliding leg stretches

- Knee lift taps

- Sliding mountain climbers

- Spiderman push ups

- Partner push ups with high fives

We finished up with abs and planks.

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My favorite part of the day was going home for coffee and getting back to the gym by 8:30 to get a good hour of Zumba in. I'm starting to feel good. I need to get my food intake under control. I didn't realize how much hungrier I would feel. I have to make sure I pick up a lot more fruits and vegetables than I did last week. I really want to check my measurements too. I just can't wait to see some results!

Boot Camp- Day 4

Today, UGH, I'd like to call today boot camp with cramps.  It was not fun. On top of the time change. It certainly felt like 3:45 today!
We changed things up a bit.
We skipped stations and stayed stationary.

We did a few sets of each
3 minutes of cardio- Burpees, Jumping squats, High knees, Jumping twists (Not sure of the correct name but we basically jumped and twisted our hips and legs in opposite directions)

2 minutes weight training- Several different types of jumping squats.

2 minutes of abs- Crunches, scissor kicks, and bicycle crunches.

To say I'm hurting is a tremendous understatement! However, I can not wait to get the day started. My best friend is having a baby today. I can not wait to meet little Jayden! Sending lots of loving to my best girl and her family this morning. Good luck Lindsey, Terrance and big sister, Danika. Love you all.

5 Things

Found this on Jen's Blog. Thought it was fun to play along.  

Of course you have to add a silly picture of yourself. 

3 words- Green Apple Martinis

5 things ...

... you will find in my purse

1. Pocket Bac

2. Lipgloss, probably 5 of them

3. Pens, I'm a pen hoarder

4. Lotion, Currently Bath and Body Works Country Chic

5. Zumba membership card. If its not in my bag I will lose it. 

... you will find in my bedroom

1. Tons of extra pillows

2. Glass of water

3. Extra blankets

4. Pictures of us from our wedding

5. Flat screen. I love falling asleep to the tv. 

... I've always wanted to 

1. Be smaller than a size 10

2. Be able to run and actually enjoy it.

3. Go on fancy vacations

4. Adopt a few dogs! 

5. Become a Mom 

... I'm currently loving

1. Ny new K notebook
2. The Express jeans I just bought for $16 at Marshalls
3. Dior mascara! My eyelashes look so long.
4. L'Oreal's new Spring colors. I purchased Macaroon Me Madly
5. Home Goods. I love this place!

... quirks I have

1. I bit my lip. Its a nervous thing

2. I have not tolerance for noise

3. I get over stimulated easily and it makes it hard for me to pay attention. 

4. low self-esteem - I'm really down on myself

5. I'm my own worst enemy! 

It's OK

It's Ok:

- To be dreading the potential of 30 inches of snow tomorrow. WTH, 30 inches!!! That is just ridiculous!
- That this stupid snow will snow me in at my parents and I'm excited about a sleepover party with mom. It usually includes wine, chocolate and movies!
- To go shopping for yourself 2 days in a row and buy a lot of stuff I really didn't need.
- To fall asleep by 9pm the past few nights.
- That I haven't cooked dinner at all this week.
- That I adore zumba class. Most zumba days are my favorite.
- To not have any plans for Valentine's Day.
- That Brian and I aren't really romantic but it might be nice to do something romantic.
- That I accidentally got a little tipsy the other night after 2 Skinny Girl Cosmos. ooops!
- To be super excited about sushi dinner with my best friend tonight.
- To be excited for Despicable Me 2.

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What are you ok with this week?

New Week. New Start

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I took a slight break last week from blogging. I tried to take a break from a lot of the overwhelming stress that had begun to rule my life the last month. Everything seemed to effect me in a terribly negative way. I was having panic attacks, breaking out in hives and crying regularly. Last week I worked on a lot on myself and I will continue to do so. I'm not cured or fixed but I'm trying and I'm feeling in a slightly better place than last week at this time. Last week didn't come easy though. As I worked on myself I got word that my grandmother had a heart attack. Thankfully she just got home from the hospital and doing well. It was a test for me to hold it all together. It made sound slightly selfish of me but I really put myself first this week. I stopped worrying about everyone else and everything I had no control over. The month of January had just run me down. I worried about everything. I couldn't sleep at night and couldn't stay up at work. I was physically and mentally exhausted. For a month I hadn't wanted to do anything for myself. I hadn't stuck to my Weight Watchers diet or even want to go to Zumba and have fun. I was to exhausted and tired to do anything.

I can not thank you all enough for such positive words and wishes after my post last week! I even spoiled myself this weekend. I took a Zumba class which I haven't had been interested in doing for the past week. I used a gift card from Christmas and treated myself to some new clothes at Old Navy, a bunch of goodies from Sephora and a gel manicure. I spent the day by myself. No interferences, just quiet time with myself. (In a crazy, busy mall!) It's nice to be alone with your thoughts even if there are hundreds of people surrounding you. I had nothing planned or scheduled. I took my time. I did some window shopping. Got a good cup of coffee. I even did some window shopping at Crumbs but I had some self control and didn't one. It's only because I indulged in a bagel on the way there.

While I was away from blogging for a week it was nice to be me. Here are a few snippets from last week.

New nails, lots of time with Bogart, cupcake dates with friends, snow LOTS of it, lots of curls, new paint color for our bedrooms (I think I'm going with the long one on the left), Baby shower

2012-A Glimpse Back

A year in pictures and a few words too.

Happy New Year!

 

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January

We rang in the new year at our favorite resort with our favorite people. 

February

We sadly lost my beloved Aunt but found comfort that she is no longer in pain.

In happy news we were able to celebrate an early birthday/Valentine's present. 

We treated one another to see Boyce Ave. 

March

My bridal shower. 

So nice to have all my favorite ladies in one place! 

April

Just a little something. 

I became a Mrs. on April 29, 2012.

Lucky to marry the GREATEST guy around.

Absolutely the best day of our lives.

May

Living the newlywed life. Enjoying time with our friends. 

Found out we were pregnant.

Shocked to say the very least.

Def not planned but happy non the less.  

June

Bummer- Sadly we lost our baby due to an ectopic pregnancy the week before our honeymoon to Bermuda. 

It was a very tough time.

July

Trying to move on from a difficult time. 

Won't deny there were many dirty martinis consumed this month. 

August

Spent vacation in our favorite little town of New Hope.

September

We became an aunt and uncle for the second time. Decided to take steps to a better me. 

I joined Weight Watchers and started taking Zumba classes. 

October

Spent time reminiscing about our first date at apple orchard where we met back in October 2008

Did lots of hiking and continued to improve myself by losing weight and getting stronger.

November

Thanksgiving and my husband's 10 year high school reunion. 

December

Merry Christmas. 

Holiday parties, friends and family make it all so special. 

2012 had so many ups and downs this year. 

I am so happy to have married my best friend. 

This is only the start of a lovely life together. 

Cheers to only beautiful and happy things for 2013.

Life Lately

Last week was a fantastic week. I'm looking forward to what this week has in store for me. Here is whats going on in our little part of the world.

- Weight Watchers is going well. I've stayed within all of my allotted points this week. I've avoided eating any of my extra points and even gained 16 extra points through exercise.  I weigh in tonight so I'm really hoping a drop in weight! Wish me luck!!! I can do this!

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- I finally got back to Zumba! I haven't taken a class since my surgery and I've felt terrible about it. The first class back is always the hardest but I did it and I'm proud of myself.

- Loving my new nephew and spending lots of time with his big bro.

- My most favorite day of the year is our annual trip to the apple orchard. We have lots of great history there and it makes me happy being there. It was the location of our first date and our engagement location. Yesterday was our 5th time. I really can't believe our 4th anniversary is rolling around in a few short weeks.

Here we are by our engagement tree. 

Linking up with Alli. 

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What is going on in your life lately?

Happy Friday....

I don't know about you but this work week seemed to fly by. I have a feeling this is going to start happening. We have so man wonderful things coming next month. Before I get ahead of myself I should try to focus on all the fantastic things going on right now...


1.) We finally got a sneak peak of our wedding pictures. AHHH, it is going to seem like forever until we get them.

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2.) I feel like my bloggers block is getting better. Still not 100% but I'm not dreading making posts like I had been.




3.) I've been back to Zumba, lost 2 pounds and I'm excited about eating a lot better this week.


4.) Farmer's Markets are BACK! YES!!! My most favorite ways to spend my Sundays.

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5.) I got an email from my CEO thanking me for taking "Excellent initiative" and she was "Truly Impressed" WOW, what a fantastic thing to hear. I felt so fantastic when I read that.


6.) My husband has been extra awesome this week. He usually is but this week he has gone above and beyond. Making incredible dinners, cleaning up the house and just being sweet.


7.) My friends and I have planned my bachelorette party (PART 2) If you guys didn't know I got violently sick the night of my first one (some horrific stomach bug/food poisoning/infection). Cut the night short, they partied on and I spent it in the ER with my soon to be hubby and mom. Just terrible.


8.) This weekend I am on the hunt for Fifty Shades Darker. I MUST find it! I won't give up until I find it!

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9.) Friday dinners with mom.


10.) Honeymoon and trips are planned... More on that next week.


Changing the subject for a second....


COULD AWESOME PEOPLE STOP DYING!!!!!!!


WTF this sucks.


Rest peaceful Donna Summer. Remember dancing in the front seat of mom's Chevrolet Monte Carlo to this one...

Little Bits of Happiness...

By the looks of all these pictures you can probably tell just about how happy I am these days. I'm loving the weather; taking hikes and trips into the woods, eating outside enjoying our deck and wearing pretty clothes. Getting back into shape, hitting Zumba classes and drinking my green monsters in the morning. Spending time with my husband who surprised me with a pancake breakfast at my favorite place and lobster/clam dinner. New clothes, spending time with Cinco girl. Looking through my wedding pictures and finding shots where I see the pride in my daddy's face. Loving being a wife and a newlywed. Oh yeah and FINALLY booking our honeymoon. More on that some other day.