Seven Things On A Friday

1.  Quinn.  I have the happiest, most fun, giggly baby.  Six months old is by far my favorite age yet.  I think she's already mastered selective hearing.  She's really sneaky too.

2.  Book Swap

I'm participating in my first ever book swap.  It was fun getting to know a bit about my partner and picking out the books she would love to read. 

I also found out there is a Half Price Books in CR and I'm really excited about it.  I want to read more James Patterson, Jackie Collins and Janet Evanovich and this bookstore offered a variety by each for over 50% the price you would pay at a Barnes and Noble.  They were all in really good condition too.  I have a feeling I'll be visiting more frequently and getting Quinn quite a few books of her own.


3. Revenge.

Have you been watching? If not, you really should. It's by far my favorite new show. I stayed up way too late on Wednesday to watch the latest episode from my DVR...but it was worth it. The last three weeks have been crazy to say the least. SPOILER....so turn away if you haven't seen any of the episodes.

First, we see Tyler see his rightful demise. That boy was crazy and an disturbing individual. Last week we found out that Charlotte is Emily, err Amanda's half-sister. This week we saw Daniel propose to Emily, Jack beat up and Victoria tell Daniel that David Clark raped her and that's how she wound up preg-o with Charlotte. When Emily found out this little lie, the cray cray sparked in her eye.

I can't wait to see what the rest of the season brings.


4.  Workouts.

Monday: 4 miles on treadmill.  Light 1/4 mile run at 6.5 mph for warm-up.  Then did 5x800 starting at 8.5 mph, working up 0.1 each time and walked 3 minutes in between each 800.  (6.5 mph = 9:14 mile, 8.5 mph = 7:04 mile and 8.9 = 6:45 mile).

Tuesday: Jillian Michael's Yoga Meltdown - Level 1.  Felt sore the next day in my back and shoulder blades.  Love when I feel sore!

Wednesday: Jillian Michael's Yoga Meltdown - Level 2.  I needed to really get my body loose and my muscles stretched out to help with running.

Thursday: off

Today:  6 miles.  1 mile warm up, 3 miles of alternating 800's at 7.5 mph and 400's at 6.5 mph and two miles of alternating 400's at 7.5 mph and 400's at 6.5 mph.

5.  Nails.  Sand Tropez by Essie.  I don't think I've ever painted my nails this light before but I really love it.

6.  Horrible Bosses.  We watched this last night and it was super raunchy but very, very hilarious.  Husband thought I was going to pee my pants, multiple times. 



7.  This is how we spent our Saturday afternoon last weekend.  This is the sweetest view.

Exercise Log - October

I'm hoping that by sharing my workouts each month, some one will look at this and find the motivation to start a regimen of their own.  I know for me, looking at my fitness board on Pinterest is enough motivation to get the Twinkie out of my hand and my ass on a treadmill any day.

10/1: Jillian Michaels (JM) Ripped in 30 - Week 1
10/2: OFF
10/3: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/4: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/5: OFF
10/6: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/7: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/8: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/9: OFF
10/10: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/11: FLU
10/12: FLU
10/13: softball @ group outing
10/14: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/15: OFF
10/16: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 2
10/17: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/18: OFF
10/19: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/20: OFF
10/21: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/22: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/23: OFF
10/24: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/25: OFF
10/26: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/27: JM Ripped in 30 - Week 3
10/28: JM Yoga Meltdown - Level 2 & Ran 2.45 miles.
10/29: OFF
10/30: Yoga Meltdown - Level 1 & Ran 3.93 miles.
10/31: OFF

Reflection: I took a lot of days off this month.  Some were justifiable in that I was battling the flu or a cold.  However, I think I got bored with doing JM Ripped DVD series and instead of doing something different for the day, I just didn't work out.  Towards the end of the month, I started running and getting back into Yoga to switch it up.  Switching it up is good for the mind and body.  This month, I watched my calories a bit more and tried eating healthier (except on Halloween where I may have overindulged in chocolate).  My biggest weakness is still Mountain Dew.

P.S.  JM Ripped in 30 - Week 4 is nothing to mess with.  I was shaking through each circuit.  When the workout was complete, my muscles were still shaking.  It's funny that I workout pretty regularly, but one workout can still make me feel completely out of shape.

P.P.S.  I have less than one week until the Run for Red 5K.  My goal is under 25 minutes but I will still be happy with under 30 minutes, pending the weather.

Source: reasonstobefit.tumblr.com via Rachel on Pinterest

 
Workin' it out as best as I can,

Exercise Log - September

I'm  a little embarrassed about how many 'off days' I have this month.  I know I shouldn't be.  But in my defense, I started back to work mid-month and I am still trying to get into an after work routine with Quinn, dinner and making time for working out.  I have yet to give up Mountain Dew.

9/1:  Off day
9/2:  30 Day Shred - Level 2
9/3:  1 game slow-pitch softball
9/4:  4 games slow-pitch softball
9/5:  Off day
9/6:  30 Day Shred - Level 2
9/7:  30 Day Shred - Level 2
9/8:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/9:  Off day
9/10:  Off day
9/11:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/12:  Yoga Meltdown - Level 2
9/13:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/14:  Yoga Meltdown - Level 1
9/15:  20 minute run/walk
9/16:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/17:  Off day
9/18:  30 Day Shred - Level 2
9/19:  30 Day Shred - Level 3
9/20:  30 Day Shred - Level 3, one No More Trouble Zones circuit.
9/21:  Off day.
9/22:  Off day.
9/23:  No More Trouble Zones  (big challenge)
9/24: Yoga Meltdown - Level 2
9/25:  Off day
9/26:  Ripped in 30 - Week 1
9/27:  Ripped in 30 - Week 1
9/28:  Off day
9/29:  Ripped in 30 - Week 1
9/30:  Ripped in 30 - Week 1

I was really intimidated to start Ripped in 30 but so far, so good.  I would recommend that if you are just starting out with working out, you do the beginner's version of the workouts and start with 30 Day Shred.  Even though I work out all the time, I still get stiff after Ripped in 30 and that's saying something about the program.

10 Day YOU Challenge {Loves}

{one}

Family.

My husband, daughter and my family are my number one loves (extended and all).  Duh, how can it not be?!  These are the people who are stuck with me for life.  You can choose your friends but you can't choose your family...

{two}

Friends. 

These are the people who have the choice on being in my life or not.  I've kept a few strong friendships from high school, a few from college and now all the friendships I've developed through my husband.  Even though I may not talk to my besties every day or even once a week/month or whenever, it's nice to know we can pick right back up where we left off.

{three} 

Shoes.

{four}

Staying up late and sleeping in the next morning.  I only get to do this on occasion but I still love it!

{five}

Television.

New fall shows and premieres.

Modern Family, Tosh, Castle, Glee & anything Real Housewives.

{six}
Iced coffee and cranberry vodka's.  I don't get to indulge in the latter very often but it still holds a place in my heart and a black spot in my mind.

{seven}
Christmas!

{eight}
Anything that will keep my baby contained, entertained and happy.

{nine}

Working out and playing slow-pitch softball.

What are your loves?