Weekly Workouts

Longest week of my life...just possibly. I'm not lying. I started back to work on Monday and let's just say that pairing a 40 hour work week (which I haven't done in 6-9 months) with a cold (thanks to all my new co-workers) has left me exhausted. I was glad to get a session in with Abby this week, plus all the stairs at work, but I feel terrible. I hope to kick this crud soon!

Sunday, Feb. 23 - rest day
Monday, Feb. 24 - walked 2 miles with Leslie Sansone walkaerobics; completed 3 sets of stairs (up/down) - 2 flights at work
Tuesday, Feb. 25 - 1 hour training session with Abby
Wednesday, Feb. 26 - home strength training (workout designed for me by Abby); completed 2 sets of stairs - 2 flights at work
Thursday, Feb. 27 - walked 2 miles with Leslie Sansone walkaerobics; wall push-ups (part of my home workout from Abby); completed 3 sets of stairs - 2 flights at work
Friday, Feb. 28 - rest day; completed 3 sets of stairs - 2 flights at work
Saturday, Feb. 29 - home strength training (workout designed for me by Abby)

All I can say is that you just have to power through sometimes. It isn't easy. Trust me. This was the week from hell. Just do it and then you can be proud of yourself!

Photo A Day: Week 8

Well January and February have flown by! I can't believe we're already to the last week of the month. Insanity! And I'm afraid it's only going to get worse as I will now be working outside the home again.

Here's some pictures you may or may not have seen throughout the week!

I only have a video from the 16th and can't get it to upload :p

my first ever Larabar

spaghetti squash - yum!

acorn squash - this may be my new favorite dish...was soooo good!

braised short ribs - not my fave, but still good

heading off for some "me" time & enjoying not seeing snow!!

Jordy got this foot spa from Eric's mamaw's house...she sure enjoyed it

Workin' it Out

I'm joining 2 of my blogger buddies (Jenn & Nikki) and joining their link up - This Week in Workouts!



This past weeked marked my last official "I have all day to fit in a workout" lifestyle. I know it will be challenging to figure out work, workouts, training sessions and everything else, but prepared for it! Let the fun begin. ha

Sunday, Feb. 16 - rest day
Monday, Feb. 17 - 3 miles Leslie Sansone power walk (YouTube)
Tuesday, Feb. 18 - 45 minutes Zumba (YouTube)
Wednesday, Feb. 19 - 2 miles Leslie Sansone Slim Walk (it's a 4 mile boosted power walk - YouTube)
Thursday, Feb. 20 - 3 miles Leslie Sansone power walk (YouTube)
Friday, Feb. 21 - 1 mile walk outside
Saturday, Feb. 22 - 4 miles Leslie Sansone Slim Walk (YouTube)

Sadly, I had to skip my session with Abby this week. She is one of the coaches for a local high school girls basketball team and due to the weather, the Sectional games got all moved around. They played Monday night (during our normal session)...and won! This weekend they play their Regional game and with the other stuff we both had planned, just couldn't make it work. Hopefully I will be able to see her next week, but have to change my scheduled day/time due to the new job end time and her group fitness class time.

Hope you'll log your workouts and link up next week!

J'Adore Vox Box Review

I am excited to say that I got another VoxBox to review on Saturday. And this one was a winner!!

My family will be enjoying the Hershey Kisses (I'm currently completing a Paleo challenge), especially since they are milk chocolate. ;)

On Saturday night, I tried the Botanics Ionic Clay Mask...it was great! I love a good face mask. I have used mostly Mary Kay brand over the years and this one worked the same. I do caution that you be careful on the first squeeze! The runny liquid came gushing out...all over my hand and the bathroom sink. Be sure to shake it up a little for a better consistency. I lost track of time and it was about 15 minutes before I got my mask washed off, but it came off very easily. I really dislike having to scrub my face raw to get the mask washed off, so this was a nice surprise.

On Monday morning, I gave the FrizzEase Flat Iron Spray a go...and it was another winner! I have used some other sprays throughout the years (salon brands), but when my last bottle ran out, I never replaced it. Mostly because the cost seemed so outrageous, especially to someone without a job. I did this quickly as I was called in for a last minute job interview, so I spritzed it in my towel dried damp hair - blowdried it - ran the flat iron through my hair. It was wonderful! Maybe even better than the ones I've used in the past. I already have it on my shopping list for this week to stock up with a bigger bottle! I will need it since I landed the job from yesterday's interview! Yay! The other nice part is that it is a 3 day spray - now let me say...I am not a 3 day hair girl. I can't even go 1 day without washing my hair. I will say this, my hair today is as straight and smooth as it was yesterday. It is currently pulled up in a ponytail (just finished my workout for the day). So if you are one of those lucky girls who can go days without washing your hair...this spray would be great for you!

The other items have yet to be tried - mainly because I've never worn false lashes before, but I do look forward to trying the ones in this box. I will probably attempt them for a special night out with the hubs. The other item in the box was tea...and I am NOT a tea drinker. My husband plans to give these a shot (and so will our oldest daughter, most likely, as she likes tea as well).

All in all this was a great box...way to go Influenster!

Photo A Day: Week 7

Another week in pictures!

a new dusting of snow to start the day!

waiting outside to start my training session

the girls - always alert to hearing us at the doors

Toby getting a hair cut by his buddy (he only sits still for Eric)

Sadie & Lucky enjoying the sun...and apparently using the snow as a pillow

my Valentine's scavenger hunt ended with finding out I get more personal training sessions!

more snow...UGH!!!!!!

Sweatin' it Out

I'm joining 2 of my blogger buddies (Jenn & Nikki) and joining their link up - This Week in Workouts!



A month of workouts complete...now if only the winter weather would fly by as quickly! ha I am going to try to start amping up my workouts a little bit. I know Abby is going to be giving me at "at home workout" to continue doing after my next session, so I hope to start doing that plus everything else I've been doing. We shall see! ;)

Sunday, Feb. 9 - rest day
Monday, Feb. 10 - 1 hour training session with Abby
Tuesday, Feb. 11 - walked 3 miles with Leslie Sansone power walk (YouTube)
Wednesday, Feb. 12 - completed 3 rounds of Fitness Blender low impact cardio (YouTube)
Thursday, Feb. 13 - completed kettlebell workout
Friday, Feb. 14 - walked 2 miles with Leslie Sansone walkaerobics
Saturday, Feb. 15 - walked 1 mile with Leslie Sansone walkaerobics AND completed 20 minute low impact tabata workout (YouTube)

Hope you'll log your workouts and link up next week!

Happy Birthday, Sis!

Although I doubt my lil sis (aka - my only sibling) will read this, I know she sometimes peruses the blog world...so today I shout it from the rooftops...

HAPPY 29TH BIRTHDAY JENNA!