Wonderful Wednesday :)

Goooood Wednesday Morning! :)

A Blog post 2 days in a row? Try not to gasp too hard ... ha!

Figured I would try to minimally blow up newsfeeds on facebook and this always helps, getting my workouts and food posts all in one! ...and even a pic or 2!

I had a busy day again yesterday, worked at the gym until 1pm, worked out, then back to my other job until about 830... ZZZZzzzzz is all I can say this AM! Working on my coffee though (york peppermint patty creamer is helping too, YUM!)

Do you use coffee creamer? I use the ones that you get at the restaurant, one is 30 calories, helps me from pouring too much in my cup ;) plus they're so cute! haha
And of course, my beloved Truvia (stevia plant sweetener)

Yesterdays sweaty betty workout was::
40 Minutes of Hill Climb option on the elliptical (a gym member hopped on the treadmill next to me and we chatted the whole time, 40 minutes flew by! Although I missed my Flo Rida --> obsessed with "whistle" lol)
Burnt 513 Calories, WHEW! It was AWESOME!!

Today will be cardio + strength, as I have more time & only work 1 job today!

I made 2 new experiments in the kitchen yesterday.....

Cucumber Salad-

Our garden is going CRAY CRAY with cucumbers and parsley, so I called up my mama and asked her what all went into my Grandmothers recipe for her cucumber salad... of course I had to edit it because thats just what I do (Im such a rebel and rule breaker... I told my hubby Gma would prob come and slap me in my sleep all the way from Heaven for messing up her recipe! <3 haha)

*2 medium size cucumbers

*Red onion (chopped) to taste

*2 Truvia (or other stevia sweetener) packets

*Fresh parsley

*Fresh cracked pepper

*Miracle Whip light to taste (add just a little, mix, then add more as needed. no partcular measurement)

Refrigerate, enjoy!

 No bake chocolate peanut butter protein cookie balls (thank you @healthydiva for your inspiration you're AMAZING! <3) note: Im in the process of perfecting this recipe, the calories are too high and protein is too low still for what I wanted, but they're delish ;)...and hubby approved! 

*1/2 C. quick oats

*1/2 C. natural peanut butter

*1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder

*2 T. dark chocolate chips

*1/3 C. granola of choice (I used oats and honey by Cascadian Farms)

*2 T. Silk Light Vanilla soy milk

Mix all ingredients - form into little balls (I used a Tablespoon to form them) and place in a storage container that has been lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Keep refrigerated. Makes about 11 balls, about 78 calories each and 3.14 g protein... like I said, I am working on tweaking this to make it less calories more protein, I think more experiments in the kitchen will be occuring today! ;)

Have a wonderful wednesday! <3

#asskickingaugust ..its AMAZING;)

I am a bad blogger =] ... been posting on my facebook page more than I've been blogging! I guess however I can communicate with all of my fit friends is good though, no? :)

July was INSANE and consisted of;;
5 days of vacay back home for Zac Brown Band{AMAZING SHOW} & family 4th of July time...
5 days of my own mini vacay at Country Thunder USA{ALSO AMAZING SHOWS!} with the girlies....
.....and then my cousins wedding to wrap it up =] All was AMAZING[I like this word;D] ... I think Im still trying to catch up on sleep. SO worth it though ;)

August is "getting back on track" month. Im only gone one weekend to Chicago to see my boyfriend in concert (I think its turning into an August tradition, because I went last year if you recall.)

{Also an AMAZING new song, saw it live last month at Country Thunder...cant wait for this months performance with Luke Bryan again, longer show because its JUST them two, wooohooo.... love them boys, two months in a row?? okay!}

.... this year its just me and my bestie Megan, and we have PHENOM seats...

{we are the red line, and that is Jason Aldean. bahahahaha}

{me and my bff at Country Thunder... 11 days til we get to rock out together again! <3}


Let me share about my #asskickingaugust (use this hashtag on Instagram when posting about food,workouts,or in general how you're kicking August's ass!) thus far!::

Workouts
-Hill climb option on elliptical
-Interval option on elliptical
-Home-Made interval workouts on Treadmill
-Floor ab workout, free weights, and wall-sits/squats.(weighted)

{40 min hill climb}

Food

 {mini turkey meatloaves and veg stir fry!}

 {mini pizzas on joseph mini pitas topped with a little spaghetti sauce, turkey pepperoni and reduced fat cheese!} --- and low calorie beer to boot ;)

{smoothie monster, however I busted my blender yesterday:( }

...so tell me; how are you kicking augusts ass so far?
....gone to any good concerts lately? :) Happy Tuesday!

Happy 7 lbs Friday!

Goooood Morning friends! ~


First off; Happy Friday! What are you all up to this weekend?
Me? Im thinkin a little gardening, farmers market, workouts, backyard fire, walking, and some cookin out ;)

Its official... I weighed in this AM... down 7 lbs (181!). I have to attribute it to a few things...

My healthier "unhealthy" lunches (think; flatout light wraps, a little spaghetti sauce (with veg already in it), extra veg, little cheese, and turkey pepperoni ---- be sure to spray the pan though, I learned the hard way:/

 Plenty of fruit ~{{  from my garden too!;) }} & VEG!

 When I do have time to workout (OK I lied, I always have time) --- when I don't make excuses NOT to work out... I go hard.

Lower calorie "adult-beverages". Skinnygirl Margs & Miller 64 are my signature summer drinks thus far!

Reading back at these pics I've officially decided the word of the day is VEG... hahaha...

So tell me; Have you been switching things up? Please share with meee! I get bored easily and LOVE new challenges!!! I'm on a LEG mission also lately, so look for a good leg workout coming to a blog post near you... ;) I lied, I am not going to do a weekend recap because its already the new weekend so Ill just keep you all in the loop on how I'm doing... weekends are always the hardest for me!

Next up today; Taco Thursday! I got a great idea from @The Lean Green Bean  -- she is such a genius!!! ;)

June commitment, Treadmill workout, WELCOME BACK;)

Some of you probably thought I fell off the wagon! Well, I kinda did I guess ;P


I'm back. I've been a bit of a fitness page slacker. I apologize:) I have been trying to re inspire myself, and get back into a groove... I think this will help hold me accountable.
Lets get started...

I got back up to around 188lb recently{as most people who have lost a sig amount of weight tend to fluctuate, this is getting a little too close to 190 for me... wake up call!}. I am back down around 181-182 after a few weeks of strict eating/workouts...and I want to continue down this path. =)

I noticed within the last 6 mos. my body changing, and my eating habits I feel really hadn't changed much, mostly healthy, the occasional splurge (1-2x's a week as usual)... But I did just turn 26. :/ It is in fact, true, that as you age, your body/metabolism changes. So I just need to keep trying HARDER than I did back when I was 21/22...and just say no to the pizza! ;)...aaaaand switch it up (like my new treadmill workout I will tell you about in a few.)

My commitment to myself in June is to keep getting in my fruits, veggies, and to try and keep all unhealthy snacks out of my house! We don't have a lot going on this month traveling-wise, so staying on track should be EASIER than May, May was cray cray! (yes, I said cray...I know, Im not Kanye.) ALSO: to keep blogging and updating for all you fabulous fit folks (F cubed. haha) ;)mmm hmmm Im a dork.

One last thing; I think as I have been changing in my fitness journey, my page will be soon changing as well (name wise, etc.) So be on the look out :)

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New Treadmill Workout 5-4-3-2-1 [30 min total] note: I am not a personal trainer, please consult with your doctor before entering into any training, or eating changes. & remember DO WHAT YOU'RE COMFORTABLE WITH! the point of this is intervals, so even if you're walking it will still work!


Min 0-5: jog/run (I did 4.9mph @.5 incline)
Min 5-10: walk @ fast pace & incline (I did 4.2 @4 incline)
Min 10-14: jog/run again (incline back down to .5)
Min 14-18; walk @ fast pace again & incline (try and do higher inclines as you go on for the sweat factor!)
Min 18-21; jog
Min 21-24: walk
Min 24-26: jog
Min 26-28: walk
Min 28-29: sprint
Min 29-30: walk

STRETCH & Cool Down! walk for a few minutes if you're feeling out of breath, and DO NOT skip stretching!
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Happy Sweating :)


Tell me: How have you all been doing? Workouts? Food? Life? :) Speak.


...coming up :: Weekend recap, and some foooood pics :) See ya'll later! <3