We decided to take in a summer promotion for pilates classes at a local studio. I love pilates and B finds it very beneficial to keep his back healthy. If you ever have a chance to try a pilates class using the megaformer you really need to! The workout is so versatile and challenging. It's the perfect date that keeps us healthy!
Happy Monday! How was your Easter weekend? Now that the lent season is over, how did you do on your Lenten sacrifice? Since I took up running rather than giving up something I thought I would let you know how it went.
We have been following the couch25k app and we made it through 6 weeks. On Thursday of last week I decided I needed to push myself and see how long I could actually run for. I set my timer for 30 minutes and I did it! I ran about 5km in that time with a 5 minute walk at the beginning and end to warm-up and cool down. I plan to continue the running 1-2 times per week and integrate some other activities back into my schedule.
Can I consider myself a runner now?
It's no secret that I love Lululemon. I saw these pants online last week and fell in love.
To order or not to order? I hope they come out in more colors soon!
Not much else is going on today. After teaching 3 hours of Pilates and going for my morning run I think I may spend the afternoon running errands. Have a great day!
Happy Friday! This week went by too quick. I think we only have 4 weeks of class left, that's crazy! Here are some highlights from my week:
1. I have been feeling very black, white, & grey lately. I am not sure why I am obsessed with this combo but I cannot get enough!
2. Kale ceasar salad with sautéed crawfish on top! This was delicious.
3. My running buddy aka B has been keeping me going lately. Never let's me miss a day and sometimes even requests I run twice in a day so he can have someone to run with!
4. My couch to 5k app along with Rock My Run remixes keep me going. I like having an app to tell me when to run or walk while listening to my fave tunes. I highly recommend both!
Have a great weekend. I do not really have any plans so hopefully I find something to keep me busy!
We are still running for lent!
It is going surprisingly well. I feel like I am able to run further and faster without getting tired. Last week I ran 2 miles on the treadmill one evening. This past week there has been lots of running outside since it has been so nice out. My C25K app has been doing its job telling me when to run and when to walk. I have been slowly increasing my time during my outdoor runs. Hopefully by Easter I will be able to run 5k outside! I'll be honest, running is way better than sitting on the couch. I know you are supposed to give up something for lent... so I gave up sitting on th couch. I can always find 30 minutes of my time to lace up my shoes and go for a run now that it is light until past 7pm!
How is your Lenten sacrifice going?
Happy Friday once again! I had a good week, nothing too exciting but overall enjoyable. I worked, I taught, I ran, I did pilates. Here are some highlights:
1. I have been running all week for Lent. On Monday I surprised myself and ran 2 miles straight on the treadmill! I was not fast by any means but I did it. I took it one minute at a time, finished a mile and decided I could do another!
2. My taste buds have been loving new foods. I have really been into stuffed green olives and mini pickles lately. No, I am not pregnant. I had wine with my pickles.
3. My husband knows me so well. Who does not love big hair and poodles? Clearly when my hair is big I am closer to heaven.
4. My yearly birthday flowers from my parents! It's always so fun to have flowers delivered on your birthday!
Happy Friday! I was thinking this week went by really fast but then I realized it was a 3 day week. It was a productive week so I enjoyed that too. Here are some highlights:
1. I went to a mat pilates class put on by Lululemon and Studio7. I always forget how difficult mat pilates is until I actually participate in a full class.
2. A great hair day deserved a selfie. I still love my new haircut!
3. Brrrr. Enought said.
4. It's official, all one year old girls need a pink tutu for their first birthday party. So cute!
5. I love stripes, navy and my NB runners. Why not combine all 3?
6. I really like shopping at The Container Store. Truly, I just love organization and this place has everything I could ever dream of when it comes to keeping things in their place.
7. The Tasting Room is definitely one of my fave places to get wine. I really love that I can sample everything before I make a choice.
8. Running for lent has been successful thus far. 2/40 days are complete!
Do you have any big weekend plans? I am going to mat pilates on Saturday then out to dinner as it happens to be my birthday weekend! I am not sure where we are going but it will be nice to have a night out in BTR. Have a great weekend!
Happy Tuesday! In Louisiana it is a state holiday so we get a day off from teaching/ work! Though we do not plan to take in any Mardi Gras festivities, we have a busy day planned. I am booked in to take a fitness class at Tread BR, need to get some groceries, and have some errands to run. Speaking of running... what are you giving up for lent? Instead of giving up something this year we decided we are going to add something that we know if good for us: run!
We decided that for the next 40 days we are going to run everyday. It does not always need to be a long run but I will run everyday. I can run outside, inside on the treadmill, or at a fitness class.
Do you plan to give up something or take up something new for lent?
Happy Friday! How is it Friday already? This week went be so quick... especially considering we finally had a full week of classes. This week we finally got on a schedule! Here are some highlights not related to work or school!
1. My new burgundy New Balance shoes came in the mail. I am obsessed!
2. We made chicken with mushrooms and pan sauce along with steamed green beans this week. We love this dish.
3. Sometimes I want a burger but not the bun. Sometimes I want a salad. Fat Cow knows how to make it happen by serving salads with a burger patty on top. Yum!
4. We received new Sophie Conran dishes as Christmas gifts this year. We added 4 pasta bowls and a large mixing bowl to our collection. I love these dishes!
I always have a few things on my wishlist. I am not sure if it is the "cold" weather but based on the colors I am loving I must not be ready for spring.
pixie pants - These have been on my list forever, will this be the year I finally buy them?
ice queen tights - I love these pants in both black and blue! I have been offered a position teaching private pilates sessions a few times a week. Once I know the dress code these might need to end up in my rotation since I spend so much time in workout clothes.
downing tote - The school bag just isn't cutting it anymore. This may make a great graduation gift as it would hold everything I need for my day (lunch, iPad, change of clothes)!
new balance burgundy shoes - I think these are perfect. I love the color and that is can be worn with black, blue, or anything in between.
black patent Birkenstock sandals - I still need to try these on for comfort but I think they would be great for summer.
How was your day? It's MLK Day today so we did not have school or work. So far today I went to a private pilates session and napped. Yup, successful day! Okay, I did some other things too like work on getting my thesis published but it is not as exciting as napping. Next up on the to-do list: make a paella for dinner and go to hot yoga with a friend. I have really been trying to get back into the habit of working out. Booking sessions online or committing to going with a friend has worked so far. Lots of new fitness places have been opening up in BTR so we have been taking advantage of free classes and promotions!
Have a lovely evening!
Happy Friday Christmas style! Did you have a good Christmas? We did! Here are a few photos:
1. All of the personalized Christmas cards we received this year! I love that our friends also like to send out personalized cards. I wonder if it is a generational thing.
2. We are smoothie obsessed. I feel like it is so fefreshing before and after big meals to have balance in my life.
3. The weather was beautiful in BTR before we left so we got in a power walk!
4. I finally finished Bringin Up Bebe. What a great book! You should read it.
Have you ever been to Fantasia Fairways at Disney World? The online description says it is:
"Resembling a traditional golf course built on a miniature scale, this course emphasizes skill over chance. Sand traps, bunkers, water hazards and sloping greens make the Fantasia Fairways Miniature Golf Course an exciting challenge, where par-3 and par-5 holes range in length from 63 to 109 feet long."
B and I decided we had to try it out... and after a rain delay and a walk because of lightning in the area we finally made it on the course. It was amazing! It really was like a mini version of a large golf course... but fun and easy enough that I did not get frustrated. I even got a few birdies! I ended up 2 over par... not too shabby for a self proclaimed terrible golfer. But we decided its not about skill, it's about having fun. My own personal cheerleader... aka B... aka Mr. Most Sportsmanlike Player is great to play with. We may have found a new favorite activity!
Hey Fantasia Fairways... we will be back!
Are you sick of vacation photos yet? I hope not! I still have shopping finds, pool photos (p.s. we got freezes by the pool yesterday), more delicious eats, and a couple beach photos.
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