Yummy in my tummy

Monday workout: 30 minute run on treadmill and crunches

Tuesday: Rest day

Hello! Happy hump day. I stayed home from work today. I have a really bad ear ache and my throat hurts so I decided to take it off. I rested most of the day but tonight I have to go to my parents house. I wish I could just stay home and rest more because I know that I need it but I have to go. My sister is going to be having a really huge important conversation about life changes and she asked me to be there. We will see how tonight goes. I think I'm more worried then she is.

For lunch today I made tilapia fish grilled in olive oil and vegetables. It was so good.... Yummy in my tummy

I would say. =) I really wasn't hungry. I think it has to do with being under the weather but I know I have to eat. I don't know what is for dinner yet. Which is unlike me but since I'm going to my parents I really don't know how long the conversation will take and didn't want to plan anything with Craig incase it takes longer then I have planned.

One thing I did do today is download a couple of the yoga videos from yogadownload.com which I got from http://chasingthenow.wordpress.com/ So far so good. It was easy to download it and they do have a lot of free 20 minute videos to try. One of the ones I got was Yoga for runners. I'll let you know how that goes when I try it.

Oh and I figured out what the yellow fruit thing was that I got from Bountiful Baskets. It's a Guayaba. It was pretty good. It wasn't the best but it was tasty. I still have a few left to enjoy.  Here is  close up of the fruit.

Okay bloggies I gotta go. I want to sweat out some of my sickness before I go to my parents. I hope it works because I'm back to work tomorrow. Oh and we are going to the Kelly Clarkson concert on Saturday. I am sooo excited for that. We went last year when she came and it was the best concert ever. She is awesome. I hope I feel better by then because I am really looking forward to it.

What was the best concert you ever went to?

Betty

Halloween

Happy November!!

Weekend recap...... This was Saturday night. Getting ready to go out with my sisters, Craig and my sisters husband. We decided to go out to Mill Avenue and then dancing afterwards. Basically on Mill Ave. we would be walking around and checking out the crazy and fun costumes.

Craig and I as a nerd and school girl. This was the second costume I got. This was a last minute costume that we put together. Craig really liked the idea of me being a school girl and I wasn't against it. =)

My sister Vero was an Angel and my sister Paula was a witch. We love hanging out together and being nerds.  Mill Avenue turned out to be a lot of fun. There was SO many people there. We saw a few crazy constumes. Some were pretty scary. We wanted to go dancing after but my little sister got sick and decided to go home. It was still a great night. I didn't complain about going home. I was pooped. The crazy night life is just not for me. I will enjoy it once in awhile but I'm a stay home kind've gal.

Sunday was a nice day of resting. We woke up at 8 and that was sleeping in to us. It felt good to sleep in for the first time in a VERY long time. We watched Nascar and took many much needed naps. After resting we went to 3 Sport Authority stores in search for the LunarGlide running shoe. They didn't have them in the color I wanted so I ended up ordering them online. I did try them on at the store and ran around the store like a crazy person. I wanted to make sure that they were what I wanted before placing my order. They should be here in about 6 business days. Yay! Can't wait to get the box with my new running shoes.

Today Craig gets off an hour later then usual. I think he will have that schedule for a few months. Which means I will be working out SOLO. I'm okay with that. We still get to have dinner together and that's way important to us. I will be getting home from the gym around the same time he is getting home from work. He'll be going to the gym in the morning now. This might mean that I'll have more time to blog during the week. We'll see. (as Craig always says)

Hope your all enjoying your Monday! I can't believe it's November already!!!! 2 months until the P.F.Changs Rock 'N' Roll Marathon!!

 Do you have any races coming up that your looking forward to?

Boom Boom Pow

Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!


Dancing dancing and more dancing....that's what I did last night. Craig and I decided to go to Cadillac Ranch for a Pre Halloween Celebration. I wore this.....

This is my costume for the 1st night of our celebrating. Tonight I will be wearing costume # 2. Craig also dressed up. As this.........................................

He was a nerd. He looked SO cute. The costume I'm wearing tonight goes with his nerdy costume. I wasn't planning on having 2 costumes but it happened. So must enjoy both. Tonight we are going out with my sisters. Let's see what tonight brings. Last night we danced a lot. Craig and I had never danced anything other then slow dances so this was something new to us. We really enjoyed ourselves and are excited for tonight. I also saw Jack from Nightmare Before Christmas and asked him if I could take a picture with him. he said yes!!

He won most creative costume of the night. And I got to take a picture with him!!! LOL.

This morning we went to pick up our Bountiful Basket of goodies again. I got a few things that to be honest I don't know what they are. But I will figure it out and find a yummy recipe to use them. I don't know what the yellow small ones on the lower right corner are. They kind've look like lemons but they aren't. I'm going to look online to see if I can figure out what they are. If you know please let me know. =)

I love the way I'm feeling now that I'm eating more vegetables. I am still drinking a Green Monster almost every morning. I have my friends at work drinking them also. They are just so good and so many ways to make them.

I'm about done here. I have to clean my restroom since the chicas will be over later to get ready for tonight. I also need to do my nails.

Hope you all enjoy your night!! Can't wait to see all the Halloween costumes!

Betty

Inspired

This week has been crazy!!!! I kept thinking I would have time to write a quick catch up blog but it wouldn't happen. I'm even behind on "Modern Family." LOL. I've been reading all of your posts though. I'm really excited for Halloween. I love chic runner's costume. If you haven't had a chance to check it out..here is the link. It's super creative......http://chicrunner.com/ 

We have plans for Saturday night but we are thinking about going out Friday night also. Hey we have to put that expensive costume into good use. hee hee. I just wish that I felt better health wise. I've been feeling like I'm getting sick for the last month. One day I will feel fine but then a day like today I feel like I have a cold. I really think my body is fighting it. I WILL KEEP FIGHTING.

This is kind've a late post but I still want to post a blog about it so here it is ladies........ On Tuesday I noticed a co-worker go into the restroom in business casual clothes and come out in running gear! My friend was with me and  saw my face light up. She said that almost everyday the girl goes for a run during lunch. I know it might be kinda weird but it gave me hope people. Hope that one day when I have much more to do (even though I feel super busy now) But one day when I have kids that I will still make time for myself to do the things that I enjoy. I'm sure I will love being a mom but I know how important running and staying active is to me. Now I know that no matter how busy we are that there is never an excuse to not make just a little time to be active. I've seen people make excuses left and right about not having enough time. Tuesday kind've proved to me that everything is possible. It INSPIRED ME.


Also a new song that I am LOVING right now is the new Shakira " Give it up to me" It will be adding it to my ipod this weekend!!!! It's a must have. If you haven't heard it here is for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3L1SnbqnIw

Oh today my training team bought me a cake and gave me a Sports Authority gift card! It was my last day working with them. I'll only be on the other side of the building but it felt like I was going to a completely different building.

You know what that gift card means?!!! NEW SHOES!!! I've been waiting and waiting to buy my new shoes because I just can't seem to make up my mind. But I think I've decided. FINALLY!!!! Check these out......

Nike LunarGlide +

They have them in pink and gray too which I really like since I'm a pink girl but I think I'm going for something new. These colors would not be something I usually go with but I'm really liking them together. If you have these or know of anyone that does please let me know if they are good running shoes. So far the reviews say they are awesome.

Have a great night! Today is just another regular day of the week for me. I'm going in for OT tomorrow. I need to start getting ready for Christmas! Seems Craig is making a pretty expensive Christmas list this year. LOL

Betty

Camelback Mountain Hike- Cholla Trail

Saturday workout: 30 minutes: bike and crunches
Sunday workout:: 2hrs: Hike


Oh lovely Sunday. You all know I love my Fridays but I enjoy my Sundays so much. We usually do something "active" in the morning and just relax most of the day. This morning we hiked Camelback Mtn. We were going to hike Echo Canyon Trail but there wasn't any parking so decided on Cholla Trail instead. We like both trails so we were okay with that. There were so many people on the trail. It was a good morning for a hike. The weather was nice and the feeling was right. =)

After our hike we were super hungry so we went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. I was surprised that they offered healthier options. You're able to get egg beaters and turkey sausage. They also had a breakfast that included yogurt, apple, grapes two eggs and turkey sausage. I didn't get that but I did get 2 eggs with turkey sausage and pancakes. I only 1 pancake. It was a lot of food. I took a picture of the cute syrup bottle. Atleast I thought it was cute.

We then came home and took a nice long nap. It was very much needed. The rest of the day was a lot of relaxing. We are watching the Cardinals game right now. I'm also grilling some veggies for the week.

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! Back to work people.

Betty

Making my final decision

This week I was WEAK on the workouts but we still have this weekend. =)

Tuesday workout: 1hr and 20 mins.- elliptical, treadmill, ST and Crunches
Thursday workout: 1hr- elliptical, ST and crunches
Friday workout- 30mins.- morning run/walk


Good Evening everyone!!!

I had a nice relaxing day today. This whole week I felt like I was barely moving. I was so tired from last weekend. I finally got to rest a bit today. I watched "Run Fat Boy Run"  That movie is so good. I especially like the part when he hits the wall and just runs through it. Very motivating. I had girl time which included doing my nails and watching Friends. I washed and finally put everything away from my luggage. It was on the floor in the living room this whole week. It was driving me crazy!!!!! I washed dishes, swept and cleaned our bedroom. I feel so productive. =)

Tonight's plans are going to Jason's Deli and  Halloween shopping....which brings me to the title of my post. I MUST make my final decision. I have put it off long enough. I've gone Halloween shopping so many times already but just can't seem to decide on something. OH THE DILEMMA in my life! lol. Anyway, wish me luck........

Last night for dinner we had Subway and came home to watch Modern Family and Cougar Town. It seems that a lot of people are watching these shows. They are super funny and to be honest I'm a little tired of reality shows (NOT TBL) so I'm happy they brought something new out. We did try out a new treat last night.  It's the weight watchers ice cream cups. I couldn't find a better picture and it was so good I forgot to take a picture. IT was delicious. We tried the cookies and cream one.

We usually eat these but I decided to buy something new for us to try. I recommend both. =)

Tomorrow morning we are going to the gym and Speedworld at night. Sunday we are hiking Camelback Mountain. I'm so excited to finally go hiking again.

Have good night!

Betty

MIA

Sorry I've been MIA for so long. I've really missed you all.  We had a family emergency on Friday and had to leave the country. It was very scary because I haven't been out of the country in so long. I won't go into too much detail but we lost someone and had to go for a funeral. It was all very sad and also put so much into percpective. We take so much for granted. I love my life and everyone in it. I love that I still have a job and that I still enjoy it. I love my wonderful boyfriend, so sweet, caring, supportive, honest and so many other things. I love my amazing family...my sisters are my best friends. We have always been there for eachother and always will be. My parents rock. They may be a little strict at times but it's for our own good. My little brother....he is growing up so freakin' fast. My niece so smart and such a brat. LOL. My goofy friends. I am just so grateful for everything in my life. My health. I may not have all the money in the world but I feel like the richest. I enjoy everyday of my life. Craig has been one of the people that taught me to try new things....to not be scared. When I am with him...I'm not scared. I feel so protected. I guess I can go on forever about how great my life is but I won't. I just want to say that I'm glad to be alive and to have everyone that I love with me.


Today I am going to the gym right after work. I am running 3 miles, crunches and ST. My body SO needs a workout. It was a stressful weekend. I need to destress and working out is what helps me do that. Oh and when I got back I noticed I had 2 fitness magazines waiting for me. I love getting magazines in the mail. It's like a gift everytime. I have one with me today to read while working out and I'm saving the other one for tomorrow. Also planned for tonight..... Biggest Loser! Woohooo! We are making turkey burgers for dinner. YUM. I need to unpack too. I have everything still in my luggage. So much to do on Friday. I'm looking forward to it though. Hopefully we will go hiking on Sunday. I miss it so much and I'm happy that the weather is finally nice. If we go I will definately be posting pictures.

Do you like hiking? If you do...what is your favorite trail?

Hope everyone is having a nice day!

Betty