Healthy & Happy

So about eleven billion years ago, I wrote my last post. Lame sauce. Anywho, I worked out today and I FEEL SO GREAT! AND REFRESHED!!!Why did I ever stop?! Couldn’t tell ya…but it’s stupid that I did.

All in all, I need more time on my hands. Or less homework and other things to do. Or maybe both?! That would be ideal.

I also need some motivation. Ever since the Tough Mudder came and went, I had nothing to purely motivate me. Not sure what to do about that. A small motivator is definitely my friend’s wedding that is coming up in less than two months. I wanna look gooood in my dress (whenever I find one). And when I think about it, two months is about how long I trained for the Tough Mudder. 

I just NEED to plan time into my day for a workout, or a stretch, or something. Walking to and from class everyday is not NEARLY enough exercise. I should probably be making myself healthier meals. Not that I’m eating poorly, just a lot of Weight Watchers frozen meals. I could do better, plus they get old after a while.

Here’s to trying to work out more!

Tootles :) 

Blaagghhh so busy! Last week I worked when I didn’t have homework. Over the long weekend, I went to Florida. And now I am back to having homework up to my chin. 

On the bright side, I’m watching what I eat as best as I can. And I do get to walk a lot everyday from going to and from campus, and running around at work! 

But I was hoping that once I got used to my schedule, I could figure out a time to get a work out in. This has not happened yet and it makes me frustrated :(

Maybe everything will slow down a bit with school?! If that could happen, I would have so much more time on my hands!

—Paige

Here’s the deal. I’ve been super busy with school, work, my student organization, and even some other things that you will soon find out about! And to top it all off, both of my knees are in extreme pain. It even hurts to walk so I’m not sure whats going on. It could be from Tough Mudder, or because I am just old (I can’t think of any other reason). So let’s hope I feel better, and that my work load lightens. It’s only a week and a half in but it feels like midterms! Ugh. But I need to get back on my grind…at least with working out. Suggestions?

—Paige

On Friday (82) I drove to Milwaukee so that we would be closer to the Tough Mudder Event grounds on Saturday. I stayed at my wonderful roommate’s home and had some tasty homemade macaroni and cheese for dinner. I didn’t workout because I knew I would have a lot to take on for Saturday.

The day of Tough Mudder (83) we were up at about 5:45 am so that we could get ready, drive, and finish registration. I completed the Tough Mudder and it was awesome! What an amazing and rewarding experience. I loved every second of it and CANNOT wait to do it again. 

Today (84) I am the sorest I have ever been in my life. Maybe because I am getting older (I think I’m old), it gets worse. But man, what an awful and awesome feeling at the same time. I will not be working out today on account of I can barely move. I do work tonight, so at least I will get my joints moving a little bit!

Happy Sunday!

—Paige

Yesterday (Day 81) I did Insanity Cardio Recovery and did a lot of running around at work! It was quite a long day…

I’m not sure if I’ll get the chance to get a workout in tonight, which is fine by me because I might need a day of rest before the Tough Mudder tomorrow! Ahhh I can’t believe it’s already here. So excited for a fun adventure in my life! 

I’ll keep y’all posted on what’s to come. Wish me luck!

—Paige :)

I have a feeling it’s going to be difficult to post every day, so I’m going to keep them short and sweet…unless I have time because my homework load is already killing me. 

Yesterday I did Insanity Plyometric Cardio Circuit, and after the video loads, I will be doing Insanity Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs.

Yesterday I ate like a champ, today has been an average day, which is okay with me because my roomie made me a delicious dinner!

Time to read my Mass Media Law book until the video loads. YAY…not.

—Paige

Soooo I just stepped on a shard of mystery glass in my house…AKA I will not be working out tonight because it hurts to step on. So that’s awesome!

My other roommate is back and I am sooo excited to get this year started! Hopefully I will be on top of my game as far as school, work, a social life, and working out goes. It’ll be nice to be back on a set schedule again.

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• Breakfast: Banana Wheat Control Oatmeal & Chocolate Milk
• Lunch: Double Chocolate Nutrition Bar & Cheese (I was at work, so no time for a full lunch…just snacks!)
• Dinner: Grilled Chicken w/ Rice & Beans, Tortilla Chips with Guacamole & Cheese Sauce and a tasty Banana Margarita (Celebrating my roommates return, so I had to splurge a bit!)
• Snacks: Banana Yogurt
• Water Intake: 78 ounce so far!
• Exercise: Running around at work will have to suffice for today

Peace out. It’s a school night!

—Paige

Ermahgerd I am exhausted. Just got home from work…and I made BANK! But I’m so tired to here’s a quick update from today.

• Breakfast: 2 multigrain waffles with syrup, strawberries, and chocolate milk
• Lunch: Salad with carrots, red onion, green peppers, sunflower seeds and light italian dressing
• Dinner: Lean Cuisine chicken fajita spring rolls and chocolate milk
• Snacks: Pretzels with Laughing Cow, Applesauce, Pepperjack Cheese, Caramel Rice Cakes. I also had a Magner’s Hard Cider, thanks to my boss after a long and crazy day at work!
• Exercise: Running around at work…literally it was so busy. Plus the Insanity Fitness Test #2.

Insanity Fitness Test #2:

• Switch Kicks: 105 (Up from 78)
• Power-Jacks: 50 (Up from 42)
• Power Knees: 91 (Up from 73)
• Power Jumps: 47 (Up from 35)
• Globe Jumps: 10 (Up from 8)
• Burpees: 15 (Up from 13)
• Push Up Jacks: 20 (Up from 16)
• Low Plank Obliques: 52 (Up from 33)

Hokay that is it. I’m gonna hit the hay. Night y’all :)

—Paige

Ooofdah I am sore today! Guess that’s what I get for taking a break! But today was a good day, and that’s what really matters!

Today was an exciting day because 1) I bought some awesome business professional clothes among some other grown up stuff. I feel so mature! Plus I got a pretty good deal on them, and some heels for only $5 bucks! 2) And today was the best I think I’ve ever done an Insanity workout! Not sure if it was a lucky day, or if it was because I’ve built up my endurance…but it happened!

And side note, I worked a lunch shift today so I didn’t get to eat a meal, but had a few snacks instead!

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• Breakfast: Two Scrambled Eggs with Whole Grain Toast and Strawberry Orange Banana Juice
• Dinner: Turkey, Cheese, Lettuce, and Onion on a Whole Grain Tortilla, Celery, and Chocolate Milk
• Snacks: Strawberries, Grapes, Cheese, Fiber One 90 Calorie Cookie Bar
• Water Intake: 104 ounces so far
• Exercise: Inanity Cardio Power and Resistance plus running around at work!

Well, that’s all for today! Time to relax :)

—Paige

I’m not sure if I am on track for what day it is, but that’s okay! The past two days have been a huge improvement on the past week. Don’t get me wrong, I love going home and seeing my family and friends but I ALWAYS slack when it comes to eating and working out, no matter how much I tell myself prior to being home.

My aunt was in town last week, so we went out to eat a lot. And then I was back at school for two days and then back again to the cities for my best friend’s 21st Birthday! It was seriously such a nice end to my summer since I’ve worked every day since I’ve gotten back, and will continue to do so until class starts. 

And I’m gonna be honest…I have no clue what I ate yesterday. Not that I didn’t eat unhealthy, but I seriously cannot remember! Man, I’m getting old.

Positive note - I went grocery shopping today! Hooray! I love having a fridge full of food. And might I add, my grocery cart was quite colorful with lots of fruits and vegetables :)

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Thursday -

• Exercise: Insanity Cardio Recovery (I just picked up where I left off…from a week ago :/)

Friday - 

• Breakfast: Two Scrambled Eggs and Whole Grain Toast with Strawberry Orange Banana Juice
• Lunch: Chicken Wild Rice Soup
• Dinner: Half of a Ceasar Salad and Sandwich with Turkey, Cheese, Greens, Onions and Chipotle Sauce
• Snacks: Caramel Rice Cakes, Puppy Chow, Pretzels with Laughing Cow
• Water Intake: Didn’t keep track today! But I’ve had more than enough :)
• Exercise: Insanity Pure Cardio and Insanity Cardio Abs (Gonna be sore tomorrow!)

YAY! Finally a good post! More to come, I promise because now I will be getting on a schedule because class starts TUESDAY! But off to watch the Princess Bride, then bed because I work in the morning. Night y’all!

—Paige :)