3.1 mile run
35 min weights - chest/biceps
15 min stretching Today I got to do my lifting with Ben! It was fun to have someone spot me on a few exercises so that I could add in extra weight and mix it up a little. I even got to spot HIM on a couple things.
Okay... maybe once. But hey... that counts.
I think I saw some of Da Pump going on.
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I am almost ready to start a countdown with you... ALMOST.
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A treat was in order for SOMEONE who made my day recently.
Marble Cheesecake. He said it tasted like a stick of butter. I replied, "Ew!" and he said, "In a good way." He sent his compliments to the chef. Ha.
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I was reading Megan's blog and it got my wheels turning.
We are all so strong and capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for.
It is amazing the power of your mental attitude. The mind is so powerful and we don't use it enough.
If you tell yourself you can do it, you WILL!
Can you run a marathon? Can you lose 10lbs? Can you get the job of your dreams?
Yes! Yes! YES!
When you are tired, fatigued and think you are spent... dig down inside yourself and scoop out that last bit of energy and POWER through it!
You will be amazed at how much more YOU can give.
Build yourself a support group. Surround yourself with people that BELIEVE in you and want to see you succeed. Whether that is people in your daily life or making friends through blogging and finding people who inspire and push you. You are no different than the people you look up to. You can accomplish just as much and even MORE! You just have to do the work.
What are your goals for this summer?
Push yourself! Get in the best shape of your life!
Sign up for a race! 5K, 1/2 or full marathon!
Do something to make yourself happy, reach your goals and feel alive.
And this isn't just about fitness or nutrition, this is with anything in your life.
Take advantage of who you are now and OWN IT!
Enough pep talk from me? I got a little excited. I love to see people reach their goals. ;)
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Ben made some more delicious bread last night.
Not that noteworthy, as it is a frequent happening in our house.
We go through a lot of bread.
The noteworthy part is that I will soon be sharing the recipe with you.
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What are your goals? What do you want to achieve THIS summer???
Who is your support group???
Tell me! So i can be your support group too!
Homemade bread= deliciousness! Can't wait for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteMy goal for this summer is to sign up for a fall marathon and commit to training for it. Wa-hoo! :)
Cheesecake...I must have it!!
ReplyDeletemmm LOVE that bread! it looks heavenly. um full marathon for the first time in the fall :) hooray for goals! this was a FAB post my dearest!!! you rock!
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable! And that bread looks amazing! Can't wait for the recipe. My husband LOVES bread. :) Especially when it's homemade!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post you look adorable. Great advice thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes please share the bread recipe it looks amazing and is making me hungry.
It's so true - if anyone had told me I would be running 10 miles...like ever - I would have laughed in their face. We are so much more capable than what we think and we all need a lesson on how much we can succeed if we just try! Great post...and tahnks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteAnd my support group is my family, my friends - and all these wonderful blogs! I get such huge inspiration seeing all these amazing people!!
Love this post! One of my favorite quotes is, "Believe you can, or you can't. Either way, you're right."
ReplyDeletehttp://missrachel-marie.blogspot.com/
yes, totally agree! positivity can help us SURPASS our goals. Its staying there that the hard part. But with encouragement from other, we can! I love that!
ReplyDeleteHolley- you are an inspiration! Do you have any tips for someone who is just starting to lift weights? I'm so new and avoid the weight room because I feel like I look like a dork.
ReplyDeleteany cheesecake = DELICIOUS!
ReplyDeletemy goals this summer?? 1. get to goal weight and maintain it! 2. Qualify for Boston. 3. wakeboard like a pro (or just clear the wake...)
Ok...you are adorable! That picture of you is seriously so dang cute! I'm so glad we all have EACH OTHER to support. I can't tell you how many times reading other peoples blogs reminds me that I CAN do it. You are so great and totally inspirational! I can't believe that ben makes bread! AWESOME. Keep him, and give us the recipe...kapeesh? When do we get to play again? xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteThat cheesecake looks yummy,my goals this summer another half marathon :)
ReplyDeleteYou are toooo awesomely adorable!
ReplyDeleteI want the cheesecake and the bread!!
I'm running in a Spartan Sprint at the end of the month and a half marathon this summer in san diego!!
I loved this post - thanks for the encouraging words. We all need them. :-)
ReplyDeleteMy first goal is that I'm running my very first race (a 5K) on Sunday. It's been on my 2009, 2010, and 2011 goals to run a 5K, & this year I finally just said, I'm going to do it.
Because I've loved training so much, I signed up for a half marathon in July. I'm planning to try & run half, & I'm okay with walking the other half. I'm hoping to convince my best friend to do it with me. We're still in negotiations. :-)