Friday Quickie

Considering the 12 page paper I have due in, oh... 3 hours, we're going to make this quick! Just a few things:

*Buy 1 smoothie get 1 FREE? Oh yes! Sign up for an email newsletter with the following links to score this sweet deal for Jamba Juice and Smoothie King!

*I am addicted to running. Seriously, I want to do nothing else other than run. Rain, shine, busy street, whatever! I can run on Bayshore by the water and then into the city with high-rises and historic buildings and back home! At night I stretch thinking of my run and during the day I plan it on mapmyrun.com. Too addicting. Just the other day I ran 4 miles. My next goal is 6! I have it all mapped out! :)

*An added motivation to stay addicted to running is the scale going down! Every day for the past 5 days it has gone down .2 pounds! Some days my eating has been really heavy (too many of those stupid cookies we talked about, the best huge grilled cheese sandwiches), but I work really hard on my run and viola! The scale and I have a nice little thing going on. I really didn't want to speak it- it can't be jinxed!

*Tonight, stretch before bed. Or turn up your favorite song and dance for 5 minutes. Chase the dog down the hall. I promise you will feel great!

* I am going to this tomorrow! And to see this tonight!

Bye! :)

Hola!

I've been tagged to share a few things about me.. and I promise I will! I'll try for tonight.

Right now I am consumed with work, classes and looking for a place to live! Also, my computer broke and had to be sent away. It just cracked all of the sudden. Weird!

BUT, I had to fill you in on my 20 day challenge.

1. I am doing my clean eating/slight detox plan. I've put myself down for 20 days to rid myself of processed and junk foods. Yesterday was Day 1. I slipped a few times (hello, habits!), but today is 100% on so far! The key is planning.

2. I've fallen off the exercise wagon and can't get back on! When I'm exercising, I LOVE it. I make it a priority everyday because I know how good it makes me feel. But when I don't get one good exercise in for 3 days, I have a lot of trouble getting back into it. Right now I am not into it. As a result, I am lethargic and moody. I'm going to try to hit the gym for a good session tonight, but I also want to create a structured plan to go along with my eating challenge. I'd like to incorporate strength (upper, lower and abs), running, a bit of other cardio and Pilates once or twice a week.

So that's where I am. YAY on food, NOOOO on exercise. Maybe I'll devise an exercise plan by tonight and post it along with my response to the tags!

Goodness

I got a raise!

With the extra funds from my raise + money saved from gas, I can now afford to comfortably move near my work. This would end my 3-hours each day commute. I will be within a mile from work (and gyms, awesome restaurants, movie theaters, the Florida Aquarium, historic districts, SOHO and more!) and about 10 minutes from my school. I am so excited about this.

1.I will be able to walk more places and leave my car behind.
2. I will have an extra 3 hours! each day. (Hello, morning workouts and afternoon runs!)
3. Living solo will make me more accountable for my sleep, activity and eating habits. Everything I put into that kitchen and eat will be my choice. Hello, Whole Foods (5 minutes down the road!)!!

I don't have an exact place yet, but 'll keep you posted! =)

This is Bayshore, .5 miles from my work. I love running this!

About The Plan. I'm giving it 2 weeks hardcore to start. Monday May 26- Sunday June 8. It will be clean eating, a set bedtime and a guideline for exercise. This isn't about limitations- it's about treating my body to what makes it feel great! More to come!