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Rain showers will hopefully bring May flowers. And maybe a break in the intense humidity we’ve been experiencing. Daily Workout Fortunately I was able to get outside and take a 45 minute walk after work. My muscles are pretty sore from two days of lifting so I decided to take it easy and bring Jillian … More Day 122: Rain showers bring May flowers
I have such a sweet bed-time companion. Except when she snores. Or decides to sleep on my face. At least she is fluffy. And keeps my bed warm. Daily Workout Today I biked once again to the gym and completed a lower-body workout that made my legs burn. Try dead lifting 90 pounds and 3 … More Day 121: Puppy Paws
Today I am happy to bring you the first ever guest post on Kirsten Captures! (So selfish of me I know). Yesterday I posted all the delicious Trader Joe’s treats my Foodie Pen Pal Jenn sent me. Well here is a post from the lovely Crystal all about the box of goodies I sent her … More Guest Post: My Foodie Pen Pal
I love the colors and patterns dominating fashion right now. I also love the fact that my mom celebrated my birthday early with some great presents today! Maybe turning 24 won’t be too bad. At least I’ll do it in style! Daily Workout I did some upper-body lifting between biking to and from the gym … More Day 120: In Style
Remember when I posted this ominous photo? Well it was a package from my Foodie Pen Pal! After seeing all the goodies sent to other bloggers, I decided to sign up this month and give it a go. Jenn from http://www.jennpesce.com and Yoga Deals was my wonderful Foodie Pen Pal this month. She is a full-time brand director … More Foodie Pen Pals
Sorry for the absence. I started and finished both The Hunger Games and Catching Fire this weekend. I was hooked. And so incredibly involved in the Katniss-Peeta-Gale love triangle. Love triangles gets me every time. But unlike the Twilight series, the Hunger Games actually has a likable heroine. Yes Katniss maybe a little wishy washy … More Day 119: A Hungry Weekend
Whew. I finally finished Fahrenheit 451 and can finally move on to The Hunger Games! I am also delving into the Integrative Nutrition book. Yes, I signed up to be a health coach in a year! Crazy. I am excited to learn! Equally exciting was my workout this evening. Workout I did my Go Hard, … More Day 118: What’s on my bookshelf
Good thing I eat chocolate every day.
If you wanted to know what I do at night after working out…. Here’s a glimpse: Talking to my favorite China man. You think long distance is difficult? Try halfway across the world. There is never a dull moment. Thank you Skype.
My lifting routine is back in full force and it feels so good. Now that I am doing no running or sprinting because of my injury, I have more time for a good lifting session. Like I mentioned before, I am lifting 4 days a week with two upper-body days and two lower-body days. For … More Sizzling Leg Burner Workout and Move for Shoulder Health
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