Hey there,
sorry i haven't been posting as often as I was. School is taking me by storm and although I manage to squeeze in my workouts, I have such little time for the blog. Spring Break is coming up so soon I'll have a little time to breathe and share more with you. Alex and I still have our make-up Valentine's Day to do so I'll most likely be cooking up a few things and doing something.
The gym has been going very well despite my levels of stress; I think everything would be worse if I wasn't going. My knees have been feeling great and I haven't even bought a split. I've started using the treadmill more and I've found I prefer it over the elliptical or bike now-- just because I get to feel my feet pound, I guess. It's also exciting that I've been doing good with my breathing-- no asthma attacks for two or three weeks now!
I hope all is well with you, readers. I'd love to hear from you to see how your own practices are going. Keeping up with the yoga? Starting a new good habit? Send me an email :)
Namaste
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
It's an I-Feel-Like-A-Bad-Ass Morning
I hope everyone's having a lovely Friday!
It's the start of another weekend and, while mine is sure to be laden with studying for Midterms, there's no need to neglect our best friend, the gym.
Yesterday was a rest day for me but I found that I regretted not going to the gym. I was so antsy that the first thing I did this morning was head on over to the Leach. No more gym-skip days. I must do something every day-- can't allow myself to count going to class.
Today was arm and abs day for me at the gym, though, any day could be ab day.
I did biceps, triceps, shoulders (from all angles), ab-twists, weighted side bends, lower back lifts, and everyone's best friend, plank.
Since I've added weight training into my routine, I've noticed everything from yoga to doing a plank is easier. I carry my laptop in my backpack with significantly less struggle than before. I'm only a month or so into my new habits and I'm already feeling more confident, energized, and focused.
If you want to make a change in your life, this is definitely one to make. Start with just a quick workout or yoga routine every morning for 15 minutes. Yes, just 15 minutes. This will help you transition into a healthy motivated mind set.
Give it a try and let me know how it works for you.
Food (because I can't not talk about it)
Fancy Oatmeal Recipe (as pictured in my Wake Up Call post):
1/2 cup instant oatmeal
cinnamon
honey
pinch of salt
Tbs ground flax seed
1 sliced banana
Raisins (optional)
Almond Milk (just about drown everything in the bowl)
Microwave for 2 minutes and let sit for a few.
Dig in and Mmm!
It's the start of another weekend and, while mine is sure to be laden with studying for Midterms, there's no need to neglect our best friend, the gym.
Yesterday was a rest day for me but I found that I regretted not going to the gym. I was so antsy that the first thing I did this morning was head on over to the Leach. No more gym-skip days. I must do something every day-- can't allow myself to count going to class.
Today was arm and abs day for me at the gym, though, any day could be ab day.
I did biceps, triceps, shoulders (from all angles), ab-twists, weighted side bends, lower back lifts, and everyone's best friend, plank.
Since I've added weight training into my routine, I've noticed everything from yoga to doing a plank is easier. I carry my laptop in my backpack with significantly less struggle than before. I'm only a month or so into my new habits and I'm already feeling more confident, energized, and focused.
If you want to make a change in your life, this is definitely one to make. Start with just a quick workout or yoga routine every morning for 15 minutes. Yes, just 15 minutes. This will help you transition into a healthy motivated mind set.
Give it a try and let me know how it works for you.
Food (because I can't not talk about it)
- Pre-workout Fuel: Water + Hummus on Whole Grain Toast
- Recovery: 1 yolk & 2 egg whites, scrambled + my fancy oatmeal
Fancy Oatmeal Recipe (as pictured in my Wake Up Call post):
1/2 cup instant oatmeal
cinnamon
honey
pinch of salt
Tbs ground flax seed
1 sliced banana
Raisins (optional)
Almond Milk (just about drown everything in the bowl)
Microwave for 2 minutes and let sit for a few.
Dig in and Mmm!
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The Leach
Hi, my name is Catherine and I'm a gym-o-holic.
While that may not be entirely true, I've found I am having trouble with controlling the amount I time I spend. I always shoot for a max of one hour but always seem to go over. In the past it was easy to time myself because all I did was stare at the clock on the elliptical or just wait for the end of the group workout class.
Now that it's me, the weights, and twenty other people on the floor. I think the time waiting for things contributes but I just want to try and see if there's anything I can do to use my time more efficiently-- without sacrificing proper form.
The FSU Bobby E. Leach Center makes numerous machines and weight sets available but, with so many attendants, it's difficult for everyone to get in and out in an hour. I'm going to have to try improvising or just figure out how to make patience a swift affair.
Let me know if you have any suggestions.
While that may not be entirely true, I've found I am having trouble with controlling the amount I time I spend. I always shoot for a max of one hour but always seem to go over. In the past it was easy to time myself because all I did was stare at the clock on the elliptical or just wait for the end of the group workout class.
Now that it's me, the weights, and twenty other people on the floor. I think the time waiting for things contributes but I just want to try and see if there's anything I can do to use my time more efficiently-- without sacrificing proper form.
The FSU Bobby E. Leach Center makes numerous machines and weight sets available but, with so many attendants, it's difficult for everyone to get in and out in an hour. I'm going to have to try improvising or just figure out how to make patience a swift affair.
Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Me with an 8 lb dumbbell. I felt odd taking a picture at the gym but it seems like no one really noticed. Smart phones can be so stealthy.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Motivation Motivation Woo!
Whatever your goal is, keep feeding the fire within. You must nurture your desires and keep them close in order to feast on success. I believe in you.
Monday, February 11, 2013
From Daily Cup Of Yoga
I follow this lovely blog and just felt so wonderfully overwhelmed by this particular post, I had to share.
Image shown here is directly from the page on Daily Cup of Yoga.
Image shown here is directly from the page on Daily Cup of Yoga.
Wake Up Call
7 AM Spinning at the FSU Leach Center? Oh yes I did.
Hummus on toast to get me there and push me through.
Fried egg and my fancy oatmeal for recovery.
Hummus on toast to get me there and push me through.
Fried egg and my fancy oatmeal for recovery.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Recipes for the Veggie-Savvy
Hey there! Just wanted to share this awesome vegetarian website. They have recipes for all sorts of special diets: dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, etc.
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/
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