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Monday, June 24, 2013

Favorite Things Linky: Gettin' Fit

I am linking up with Halle at Across the Hall in 2nd Grade for her Favorite Things Linky: Gettin' Fit!


Unlike some of my family members, I am not constantly working out, getting some crazy long workouts into my days. I'm more of the type who is always "thinking" of working out. I have the BEST of intentions but not the best for following through with them. I typically go in spurts of a few weeks of daily, bad ass workouts and then hit a streak of couch potato action. I sometimes even dread working out, especially after long, stressful days at work but those are the times I NEED to workout the most. The times I have powered through the "not wanting to do anything but lay in bed" attitude, I have felt amazing after working out. I need to get it through my thick skull that I always feel better after some exercise.

Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE shoes! I especially love these bad boys...
Asics Gel Nimbus 14!

My feet feel like they're walking on clouds when I wear these! I love how comfy they are and how stinkin' cute they are! I've gotten so many compliments from people and a few of my friends have bought them because they liked mine so much. These make me want to work out! That's a good thing! I wouldn't call myself a "runner" but I do run sometimes. I started running off and on almost 2 years ago. My husband and I have gotten into doing the obstacle/mud runs which have been so fun...except I need to LIKE the running part more. Haha! That's one of my goals this summer is to get back into a regular running routine.

This is my newest purchase...


These videos make working out exciting and fun! They use moves from 6 different mixed martial arts disciplines; getting your heart pumping and those muscles burning. After doing these workouts, I feel like I can kick some MAJOR BUTT! My husband knows to be nice to me after these workouts. ;)

This is my drink of choice...WATER!

Three years ago I gave up my biggest addiction...CAFFEINE! It was probably one of the hardest things to do but I did it for my health. I was drinking EXCESSIVE amounts of soda and coffee. My mornings started by going to the McDonald's drive-thru to get a large Coke, another at recess time, lunch, a few after school, and usually one or two with dinner. CRAY-ZEE!!! All that sugar and caffeine was making my body feel like CRAP! I had so many aches and pains when I woke up in the mornings. I was ALWAYS tired or sluggish and I was having a lot of frequent headaches. As soon as I gave it all up, the aches & pains and headaches were gone. That made up my mind to give it up for good. I used to miss it so bad--the sound of a Coke can opening (pffttt!) and the smell of coffee (mmmmm!) but now the only thing I'm addicted to is ice in my water. The colder the better!

One last thing that makes me really smile is my new bike!


I have always loved cruisers. I had one in college and got rid of it when I came back home (not one of my smartest decisions). When I saw this at Target a little while back, I HAD to have it! The cheery color reminded me of summer and of the bike rides I used to take along the beach paths in Long Beach. So fun! I'm looking forward to taking some rides with my kids, now that my youngest became an official bike rider earlier this year. I just need a cute little basket for the front to make it all complete! :)

Thanks Halle for the fun linky! I've already checked out everyone's posts and made a few purchases to help get me more motivated to workout! Thanks to Sarah from First Grade Buddies for showing off the Flip Belt. It looks awesome and mine is on its way!



4 comments:

  1. I LOVE your bike! I have a cruiser that is red, but my favorite color is yellow, no I'm not going to go out and buy it, but I wish I could. This summer I was supposed to be getting in shape and so far I haven't done a very good job of it. I used to say if thinking about exercising did anything, I would be anorexic! lol I've been trying to give up coke, I'll do really good one day and then if I feel stressed, I want a coke, but after reading how much better you feel getting off of caffeine, it makes me want to give it another try. Thanks for the motivation.
    Kelly
    I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher

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  2. I didn't give up caffeine all together, but almost. I have one cup of coffee a day and I drink a caffeine free Diet Coke once or twice a week. For years, I was drinking Diet Coke like water. Other than my coffee, it was all I drank. I hated water! I thought it was tasteless. I mostly drink water now. In fact, I don't care much for Diet Coke anymore. Unexpectedly I lost 20 pounds. I have no idea why, but I love the perk!

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  3. Your bike looks very cheery indeed. Good luck with the flip belt. It looked pretty cool!
    ❀ Tammy
    Forever in First

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  4. I love those cute pink Asics and that adorable bike!! Very fun!

    Ashley
    That's So Second Grade!
    www.secondgradeparadise.blogspot.com

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