5 on Friday

I LOVE Fridays!!! Not just because it is the end of the work week but because it is ALSO my day off for training (NO EXERCISE AT ALL!) and because it means that is time for 5 on Friday!!

I am linking up with ALL of our lovely hosts listed in the logo above to show you my 5 on Friday!!

Today I have my favorite 5 things at my desk at work!! This is only pertinent because I can actually smile again in my cubicle - work life is back on track!!! YEA ME!

ONE:  My favorite plant! I got this little guy about a year ago and it is turning into a hedge! It grows amazing and it soo pretty!!! It is the "Exotic Angel" brand from Lowe's! They are AMAZING plants and sooo easy to care for! Love every plant I have ever purchased from this company. You can get them at Lowe's ;-) You will thank me!

 

TWO:  These are my guardian minions! I LOVE these little guys! A girl I work with gave these to me - she was collecting them from McDonald's and these are her doubles. HEE HEE - sooo cute!!

 

THREE:  This is my beach! This is a gift from my nieces and nephews and it is awesome! I can always be at the beach no matter what day of the week!!! Aside from the day I came in to find that my co-worker buried her in the sand and put the bucket on her head - it is pretty relaxing!

 

FOUR:  My adorable valentine lights! These look awesome at 6AM before it is light out when I am in the office early!! So festive!

 

FIVE:  My french press! From an ex-co worker that I love dearly - my bestie from FAAAAAAR away Mariela! She rocks!!! It saves me walking to the coffee room so much! I drink a lot of coffee and this is three cups in one! YIPPEE!

Also, on a side note, if you saw my post yesterday regarding working out like crazy and not losing - the issue was that I was eating a ton by picking here and there all day and by eating after working out at night.  I did not let myself eat after dinner and I did not sneak little bites here and there all day (and tracked everything in my BodyMedia app) and the weight is already going in the right direction!!! Go me!!! Now, I just HAVE to stick to it!!!

I am enjoying the day off today from ALL exercise and tomorrow I have a long run (8 miles). I am hoping to conquer it outside on the trail and not have to stay on the boring treadmill!! Lets hope Pittsburgh weather cooperates!! 

OFF TO THE CASINO WITH A GIRLFRIEND TO PLAY SOME ROULETTE TONIGHT WITH MY $40 LIMIT!! WISH ME LUCK!!!

 I hope yinz all have an amazing weekend!

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Please Help!

I am always loking to help in whatever way possible to make the world a better place.

I love the idea of sharing myself and my resources with others.

I was recently made aware of a special kitty and a special rescuer that really need any help they can get both monetarily and a possible loving home forever.

You can read all the details in the link below.  Even if you can only give $1 - I am sure she will appreciate anything you can spare to help this sweet little kitty finally have a pain-free life.

http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/mr-beckett-needs-the-antidote/135488

Thanks for your help!

All You Health Friends ...HELP!!!!!

Hi all!  Yes, I am still around and I do still exist.

I am a bad blogger lately but my life has been dedicated to getting healthy and marathon training so nothing truly exciting has happened. EXCEPT...

I am now confronted with an irritating issue....

I am working out like a maniac and getting as much sleep as possible with my current schedule and trying to eat healthy but I am NOT losing any weight!!

I just DON'T GET IT!!!!

I actually gained three pounds.

How is this possible?!?!??! The only thing I can think I am eating way more than I burn which means that I consume WAY too much food!!!

Here is what I am going to do from now on...I have gotten really lackadaisical about entering my food intake into my BodyMedia but from this point forward I am tracking EVERYTHING that crosses my lips!

Here are my workouts since February 1st...

• 1st - Saturday - Ran 7 miles
• 2nd - Sunday - 1 hour Cardio HipHop, 1 hour BodyPump, 1 hour Zumba
• 3rd - Monday - Ran 3 miles, 1 hour Cardio HipHop, 1 hour BodyPump
• 4th - Tuesday - Off Day
• 5th - Wednesday - Ran 5 miles, 1 hour BodyPump, 1 hour Zumba

Is it possible that I eat enough in two meals plus snacks (breakfast does not count as I am drinking breakfast which is kale, spinach, pineapple, strawberry and water every morning) when I don't pay attention to offset all that working out?  Well, we are going to find out. It is back to measuring and recording everything I eat and also NO FOOD after dinner!

I refuse to train for a marathon and GAIN weight!!!! SOOOOOOO FRUSTRATING!

Any help from fellow bloggers would be appreciated!!!

Typical Marathon Training Day

As many of you know I am training for my first marathon which will be May 4th in Pittsburgh, PA.  I ran and completed the half last year and I cannot wait to run this and finish this summer!!! Training is going really well so far...each run gets easier and easier for now...soon when I get into the 10 and 15 mile runs I will not be saying this! HA

But so far so good and my Week 3 Day 1 run (not checked off yet) yesterday felt really good and easy so I am a happy girl right now.

I love my runs but I do not want to miss out on my fun classes (fav instructors) at the gym so I am trying a pretty crazy routine right now with packed full days.

Here it is right now for yesterday...

Monday
start work at 6AM, leave at 2PM
straight to gym for training run from work
chiropractor at 4PM
Zumba 5:30
BodyPump 6:30
Cardio HipHop 7:30

Thank Goodness today is an off day - no training at all!! My schedule is the same for Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday with the runs and three classes. I take off on Tuesday and Friday from all exercise and Sunday is three fun classes only and no runs. Pretty jam packed! I hope to keep it up until the runs get too long and I cannot do it any longer.

Here is a snapshot of my BodyMedia for the day...major calories burned, major steps completed but, as you can see below, I really need to work on the sleep thing!!!

It is issues at work that are keeping me up at night and they really need resolved or I need to leave - this is getting ridiculous...currently praying for guidance in that area of my life! Any prayers are also welcome!!!

Love to all my bloggy friends!~

What Was in My January Ipsy

 My January Ipsy was very disappointing...

I got this cute little bag except it smelled like mothballs. Very offputting...

 

I got these towelettes, they should come in handy at the gym...

 

This eye pencil is great! I love the color and it goes on very smooth!

 

This is facial oil. It says to wash your face and put it on. I will try this someday when my face seems really dry.

 

And dry shampoo...apparently everyone is using this stuff. It kind of is icky to me and makes me feel dirty to not wash my hair so I will give this to someone at work that will use it.

 That was my IPSY this month. Definitely not as good as usual :-(

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What Was in My January Birchbox

 Here is the recap from my January Birchbox. I am actually kind of surprised to report that I liked it better than the Ipsy this month, I do not think that has EVER happened before. So - here it is...

I got this cute little head wrap from body armor...should work perfect for the marathon.

 

And this scented cream lotion...it was lavender

 

And this face super booster...

 

Also got this dry shampoo - I do not use these but gave it to s girl at work and she loves it!

 

And finally, mascara made with fruit...cant wait to try this one...

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5 on Friday

I am joining in on 5 on Friday.

It has been a busy week at work and I have had to run to workouts every night so I have not been able to post at all this week.

I did miss posting but I have found time to read your posts strangely enough - LOL!!! Can't miss those!!

So, here it is ....my day in 5 emotiocons...LOL!!!! Get it?!?!  All I can say is TGIF!!!!

 I woke up happy as a lark - I made my final car payment today - I own my car!!!!!!!!!!

Strange occurrences

Say WHAT?

Very emotional...

And finally...moving on! Life is good and there is no reason to FRET...ever!!! XOXO

Thanks for letting me vent to you my blog buddies!!!!

I hope you all have an amazing weekend!!!!!!!