Today I ran my fastest ever mile on a treadmill. Now don't get too excited - it was only 5.4mph, but it was awesome. I liked that I could start and finish my mile in only 3 songs and that I was really working hard. Sure, it wasn't a long run, but it felt good - it was definitely a challenge and there was a lot of sweat involved. And then I hopped on the elliptical and did a solid 16 minutes on there. Then I got kicked out of the gym. So, the timing worked out well.
No other major updates here. I've been studying like crazy and can't wait for this semester to be over. Then, it's on to Africa! So weird. I remember deciding to go in January and it's almost here!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Why I love yoga
It's been a little over a month since I started yoga. And let me say, it's official: I love it. I love it because even though you're in a class with people of all different levels, the instructors give you modifications so that you do what your body's comfortable with. I love it because I really think the stretching and toning has helped me with my knee issues. I love it because I've stretched muscles that I honestly don't know if I've ever stretched before. And I love it because I can tell that I've made progress.
Today was my last Monday doing yoga before I leave for Africa. I went to my favorite instructor's class. His class is always super full. Today was no different, but I've learned to get there early to grab a good spot. After the class, he came up to me and told me that I am a gym diva. I laughed and asked why. He said it's because he sees me at the gym all the time. I told him that I'm trying to lose weight and be healthier. He said he can tell I've made progress. I thanked him for his class and told him I'd see him again in a few months after I came back from Africa. Also, wow. It's really crazy how a good instructor can make such a difference.
After yoga, I hit up the treadmill for a run and took it at an even faster pace - 5.3mph. And I didn't feel like dying. Granted, I was super excited when it was over, but see? I'm making progress.
Also, I am so, so so excited to share this with, internet besties. Today I got an e-mail saying that I'd won a free gym starter membership (valued at $200!!!) at this local gym that only does crossfit. What's crossfit, you ask? Well, here's wikipedia's answer. Basically, from all the testimonials I've heard, it's a great, great way to shed some pounds, build some muscle and really challenge yourself. Oh, and make new friends. I e-mailed the woman who told me I'd won and she is absolutely cool with me starting when I get back from Africa. Woo hoo!
Anywho, I just finished packing up food for tomorrow. I was at school until a little after 10:00 p.m. today and am certain it will be just as long (if not longer) tomorrow. So, off I go.
Today was my last Monday doing yoga before I leave for Africa. I went to my favorite instructor's class. His class is always super full. Today was no different, but I've learned to get there early to grab a good spot. After the class, he came up to me and told me that I am a gym diva. I laughed and asked why. He said it's because he sees me at the gym all the time. I told him that I'm trying to lose weight and be healthier. He said he can tell I've made progress. I thanked him for his class and told him I'd see him again in a few months after I came back from Africa. Also, wow. It's really crazy how a good instructor can make such a difference.
After yoga, I hit up the treadmill for a run and took it at an even faster pace - 5.3mph. And I didn't feel like dying. Granted, I was super excited when it was over, but see? I'm making progress.
Also, I am so, so so excited to share this with, internet besties. Today I got an e-mail saying that I'd won a free gym starter membership (valued at $200!!!) at this local gym that only does crossfit. What's crossfit, you ask? Well, here's wikipedia's answer. Basically, from all the testimonials I've heard, it's a great, great way to shed some pounds, build some muscle and really challenge yourself. Oh, and make new friends. I e-mailed the woman who told me I'd won and she is absolutely cool with me starting when I get back from Africa. Woo hoo!
Anywho, I just finished packing up food for tomorrow. I was at school until a little after 10:00 p.m. today and am certain it will be just as long (if not longer) tomorrow. So, off I go.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Productivity is for losers
I knew this was going to be a good weekend when I discovered late Friday night that I'd been wearing my underwear inside out all day.
I think that statement really deserved its own paragraph. So, there we go. And here's a quick rundown of life as of late.
Friday, I was super not productive, but got to go see Brave, the new pixar movie with some friends. It was nothing like the trailer leads you to believe. If you see it and also find yourself thinking, "What the eff," know that you aren't the only one my friend. Most everyone I went with felt the same way. And there were 14 of us. Power in numbers. Here's a few of the lovely ladies I went with:
Afterwards we had a lovely dinner and then headed to our respective homes to continue our streak of not studying.
Saturday I did some running and was on the elliptical. It just so happened that my favorite yoga instructor was one elliptical over so afterwards, I chatted with him. He saw me huffing and puffing and told me that it never gets easier and you just have to keep going. I'm not sure if he said that because I seemed as though I was going to give up because of all the huffing and puffing, but I was kind of glad he did. Mostly because he's super in shape and it's nice to know that exercising is hard for him, too.
I also got yelled at for the first time ever for not wearing my shoes while on the treadmill. So, of course I did it again today and didn't get yelled at. Yup, I'm a bamf.
Today I did some more cardio again - just running and the elliptical, but man my hips hurt. I'm not sure why, but it's painful to sit in a chair for an extended period of time. So, I'm writing this lovely blog on my bed. Here's a creepy pic to prove it:
Anywho, tomorrow I have a final exam. I also have one on Friday that is going to require a ridiculous amount of studying, which makes me wish I'd been much more productive this weekend. Oh well. At least I had some fun!
I think that statement really deserved its own paragraph. So, there we go. And here's a quick rundown of life as of late.
Friday, I was super not productive, but got to go see Brave, the new pixar movie with some friends. It was nothing like the trailer leads you to believe. If you see it and also find yourself thinking, "What the eff," know that you aren't the only one my friend. Most everyone I went with felt the same way. And there were 14 of us. Power in numbers. Here's a few of the lovely ladies I went with:
Afterwards we had a lovely dinner and then headed to our respective homes to continue our streak of not studying.
Saturday I did some running and was on the elliptical. It just so happened that my favorite yoga instructor was one elliptical over so afterwards, I chatted with him. He saw me huffing and puffing and told me that it never gets easier and you just have to keep going. I'm not sure if he said that because I seemed as though I was going to give up because of all the huffing and puffing, but I was kind of glad he did. Mostly because he's super in shape and it's nice to know that exercising is hard for him, too.
I also got yelled at for the first time ever for not wearing my shoes while on the treadmill. So, of course I did it again today and didn't get yelled at. Yup, I'm a bamf.
Today I did some more cardio again - just running and the elliptical, but man my hips hurt. I'm not sure why, but it's painful to sit in a chair for an extended period of time. So, I'm writing this lovely blog on my bed. Here's a creepy pic to prove it:
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| Having a flash that close to your face is not flattering |
Thursday, June 21, 2012
You'll do what I want
Today, my knees hurt after my run. Like really hurt. Like walking was tough hurt. I'm not sure what I did, but they were feeling not-so-good before my run. And then after my run, they were all, "Bitch. Why would you do that to us? We told you we didn't want to run today." And I was all, "Eff you, knees. You'll do what I want." And they were all, PAIN. So, yeah. That was fun.
I also donated blood today. They were having a blood drive at the Y. So I did a little over a mile, headed downstairs, and lost a pound by donating blood (also: my iron was a 40 - I'm a bamf!). I told the guy not to bruise me. He told me he'd make no such promise. I explained to him that one time, I donated blood the week of my best friend's wedding (I was a bridesmaid) and my bruise was so big that they had to apply several layers of make-up and edit the photos. I told him if that happened again, I would leave terrible comments about him on the survey. So, I shall tell you tomorrow how it ended up. Right now it's still too iodiney (yes, that's an adjective) to tell.
Anyway, I'm off to take some ibuprofen and head to bed. No pictures for you. Sorry, internet besties!
I also donated blood today. They were having a blood drive at the Y. So I did a little over a mile, headed downstairs, and lost a pound by donating blood (also: my iron was a 40 - I'm a bamf!). I told the guy not to bruise me. He told me he'd make no such promise. I explained to him that one time, I donated blood the week of my best friend's wedding (I was a bridesmaid) and my bruise was so big that they had to apply several layers of make-up and edit the photos. I told him if that happened again, I would leave terrible comments about him on the survey. So, I shall tell you tomorrow how it ended up. Right now it's still too iodiney (yes, that's an adjective) to tell.
Anyway, I'm off to take some ibuprofen and head to bed. No pictures for you. Sorry, internet besties!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Hurt the Dirt
I am beyond thankful that I have air conditioning in my apartment. I don't care if my electricity bill skyrockets. Sleeping in 92°F weather is not for me. So, thank the science gods for planting the brilliant idea of cooling air into someone's head. I bow down to you.
I am not thanking any gods for the invention of trail running. That shit is hard. I ran my very first trail 5k this weekend. It was no joke. There were hills and tree roots and huge rocks - it was ridiculous. And so, so hard. And of course, as we began running and the legit runners passed me, I started thinking to myself, "Why did I do this? This was the worst idea ever. You're not in shape. You shouldn't be running in races. Gah. This is so hard. Just. Want. To. Stop. How can I get myself out of this? Is there a way back where no one will notice if I suck?" Yeah, so I was thinking happy thoughts. But once I got to about 1.85 miles, I told myself I could do it. Yeah, I ended up walking the hills (running was legit impossible with all the roots) and my time wasn't so great (about 40 minutes), but I did it. And while I was trying to do it, I legit didn't think I'd make it. So, I'm glad I did. Even though it was a poor life decision. Trail running is not for me. Nor is it for my knees. I honestly don't think I'll ever do that again.
Anyway, race photos...woooooo!
Because you can't see the shirts, they're a picture of Ryan Gosling and it says, "Hey Girl, I heard you like to get dirty." And on the back it says "Hurt the Dirt 2012." The race was called Hurt the Dirt...so you know.
In other news, I am shocked - let me add some italics so you know how serious I am - I am shocked that I've done this well with my June Challenge. I have made it to the gym everyday and done some running everyday and I've avoided dessert and alcohol. I'm legit. Good for me. And my pace has definitely picked up. I started out this month running at 4.7 mph. Today I was going at 5.2mph. It was hard today because I'd been doing a consistent 5.0mph pace, but I am trying to challenge myself a little bit more.
Anyway, I've been terrrrible with taking pictures of my food - mostly because it's all in tupperware and I eat it at random intervals throughout my day. So, here's what was on my camera since my last post.
Anywho, I am off to hit the hay. I have to be at school at 8:50 a.m. tomorrow, so I'm going to try to get up early and hit the gym so I can literally spend all day at school. It will most likely be terrible, but such is life.
I am not thanking any gods for the invention of trail running. That shit is hard. I ran my very first trail 5k this weekend. It was no joke. There were hills and tree roots and huge rocks - it was ridiculous. And so, so hard. And of course, as we began running and the legit runners passed me, I started thinking to myself, "Why did I do this? This was the worst idea ever. You're not in shape. You shouldn't be running in races. Gah. This is so hard. Just. Want. To. Stop. How can I get myself out of this? Is there a way back where no one will notice if I suck?" Yeah, so I was thinking happy thoughts. But once I got to about 1.85 miles, I told myself I could do it. Yeah, I ended up walking the hills (running was legit impossible with all the roots) and my time wasn't so great (about 40 minutes), but I did it. And while I was trying to do it, I legit didn't think I'd make it. So, I'm glad I did. Even though it was a poor life decision. Trail running is not for me. Nor is it for my knees. I honestly don't think I'll ever do that again.
Anyway, race photos...woooooo!
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| Pre-race with some med school friends |
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| Showing off the back of the shirts |
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| Me near the end of the race (hence the bad form) |
Anyway, I've been terrrrible with taking pictures of my food - mostly because it's all in tupperware and I eat it at random intervals throughout my day. So, here's what was on my camera since my last post.
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| Obsessed with protein smoothies + 1 packet of crystal light |
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| Nachos - these were about 600+ calories, but I hadn't eaten much that day |
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| A day's worth of food (minus dinner) |
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| Sunday's lunch |
Monday, June 11, 2012
Struggle day
So I really, really didn't want to run a 5k today. And I think that mental block made itself known in my actual running. I couldn't do it. I ended up running only 2 miles and calling it quits. My body just wasn't up to it. I wasn't up to it and it just didn't happen. But that's okay. Kinda. I happen to be signed up for a 5k next Saturday. Sooo, I guess I'm going to be doing it sooner or later regardless...?
Anyway, I'm ramping up this week's workouts...ish. I'm going to try my hand at running 1.5 miles everyday rather than 1. I'm pretty sure I can make it. I'll just have to rethink my timing for when I take my shoes off. We shall see how it goes. I just don't want to die on Saturday. Or stop. Those are my two goals: no stopping or dying. The end.
I was a good girl with my studying today. But now I'm pooped and I have to be at school at 8 a.m. tomorrow, so I'm off to bed. Enjoy today's photos!
Anyway, I'm ramping up this week's workouts...ish. I'm going to try my hand at running 1.5 miles everyday rather than 1. I'm pretty sure I can make it. I'll just have to rethink my timing for when I take my shoes off. We shall see how it goes. I just don't want to die on Saturday. Or stop. Those are my two goals: no stopping or dying. The end.
I was a good girl with my studying today. But now I'm pooped and I have to be at school at 8 a.m. tomorrow, so I'm off to bed. Enjoy today's photos!
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| Breakfast |
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| Lunch |
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| Lunch part 2 |
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| Eggs I massacred while peeling... |
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| First time making devilled eggs = a struggle |
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| Protein smoothie that I made after coming back from a pool study party since they all had ice cream |
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| Dinner, which looks enormous in this pic, but really isn't |
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| See? Just a single serving of Amy's vegetable lasagna |
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Poor life decisions
I'm watching the last four pharmacology lectures right now. Despite the fact that they make me want to cry. Why? Because I am so, so not feeling running a 5k. Gah. Stupid nighttime ideas. I only have one more lecture to go before I can stop productively procrastinating this run. Not excited. But I'm going to do it because I said I would.
I really wish I hadn't. I even though about deleting the previous entry so I wouldn't have to. But I'm going to do it. Boooooo.
I really wish I hadn't. I even though about deleting the previous entry so I wouldn't have to. But I'm going to do it. Boooooo.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Pharmacology = the dementor of medical school
Nothing sucks the life force out of you faster than pharmacology lectures. Trust me, I would know. Between yesterday and today, I have watched about 4.5 hours of them. Not fun. And I have about two hours to go, but I stopped because I couldn't take it anymore. It was as though pharmacology was a dementor and giving me a big kiss - my soul was being sucked from me. And I know that 4.5 hours doesn't seem like much, but add in all the time I had to stop and rewind and take notes and force myself to focus - it was a lot. Okay. Fine. Maybe I didn't accomplish as much as I should have, but it's so boring. So, so boring. And what's worse is you couldn't double speed them. And I may have watched two Glee Project episodes. And one Game of Thrones episode. So, that was basically like watching lectures, right? Gah. Stop judging me!
Anyway, enough about school.
So, I didn't go to the total body sculpt class today as I had planned for two reasons: 1.) When my alarm went off, I was all, "Umm, it's the weekend so why am I getting up to an alarm? I'm still tired. I'm going back to bed," and 2.) My arms and chest were legit sore from my lifting yesterday. So, I'm glad I didn't try to overdo it. Well, mostly my biceps are glad. And my pectoralis muscles. But since we're all one big happy family, we're all glad I didn't overdo it. I did, however, head to the gym, run my mile (plus a little more - I've been running a teensy tiny bit over a mile since I started this June Challenge) and I chugged out 20 minutes on the elliptical. I was sweating like a mofo and decided to call it good for the day. Aaaaaand I already have a plan for tomorrow. And since I'm writing it out, I have to do it. Unlike the total body sculpt class. I wasn't committed to that... Okay, okay. I'm a hypocrite, but whatever. Tomorrow I'm going to run a 5k on the treadmill. I don't really know why. When I'm running my mile everyday, I always think to myself, "God. I am so glad it's only one mile." But I know I can do more. I mean, I've run a 10k without stopping so a 5k should be no problem. The operative word there being "should." Because in all reality, it will probably suck and I will regret it the moment I start doing it. But I'm going to do it because, well, I don't know why, but I am. Also, because I've told you I'm going to do it, I have to now.
Also, I took pictures of my food today. Well, some of the food. Not the four Snackwell's bars I ate in a row because I was procrastineating/craving chocolate/can't have real dessert. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Not the best decision, buuuuut I'm admitting it to all of you so I guess that means I'm working on it? I don't know - that's the worst binge I've had since I started the June Challenge, so that's good. However, I could have avoided it completely if I'd gone to school today like I should have. But I didn't want to, so yeah. That's that. Tomorrow: no binging. Okay. Good. Glad that's settled.
And here are the food pictures:
And tomorrow while I'm making the devilled eggs, I am promising myself that I will only eat one. You know, to test them. So yeah.
Anyway, enough about school.
So, I didn't go to the total body sculpt class today as I had planned for two reasons: 1.) When my alarm went off, I was all, "Umm, it's the weekend so why am I getting up to an alarm? I'm still tired. I'm going back to bed," and 2.) My arms and chest were legit sore from my lifting yesterday. So, I'm glad I didn't try to overdo it. Well, mostly my biceps are glad. And my pectoralis muscles. But since we're all one big happy family, we're all glad I didn't overdo it. I did, however, head to the gym, run my mile (plus a little more - I've been running a teensy tiny bit over a mile since I started this June Challenge) and I chugged out 20 minutes on the elliptical. I was sweating like a mofo and decided to call it good for the day. Aaaaaand I already have a plan for tomorrow. And since I'm writing it out, I have to do it. Unlike the total body sculpt class. I wasn't committed to that... Okay, okay. I'm a hypocrite, but whatever. Tomorrow I'm going to run a 5k on the treadmill. I don't really know why. When I'm running my mile everyday, I always think to myself, "God. I am so glad it's only one mile." But I know I can do more. I mean, I've run a 10k without stopping so a 5k should be no problem. The operative word there being "should." Because in all reality, it will probably suck and I will regret it the moment I start doing it. But I'm going to do it because, well, I don't know why, but I am. Also, because I've told you I'm going to do it, I have to now.
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| My friend showed this to me the other day - very fitting for my life |
And here are the food pictures:
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| Pre-gym fuel |
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| Post-gym lunch |
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| Dessert because I forgot to take pictures of dinner - I was on the phone |
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| Hard boiled eggs because I'm making devilled eggs to take to a friend's tomorrow |
Friday night in a basement
Right now, I am chilling in my basement. Please see below basement photo:
I'm doing my laundry. On a Friday night. Because I'm lame. Also, because I would rather do laundry tonight than tomorrow when I should be spending time at school learning more drugs. Woo...
Anywho, I just wanted to do a brief update since this week was insane. Mostly because we had an intense pharmacology exam on Wednesday and a not-as-intense exam this morning. And next week, we have two pretty intense ones. So, you are forewarned: posting will not be regular. You know, like it pretty much always is.
Okay. To the actual point of this entry (because I always have a point when I blog...). This June Challenge is really helping me get my butt to the gym. I would say that more than half the days this week, I really, really didn't want to go to the gym. I told myself I didn't have enough time or that I should spend that time studying or whatever. But, because it's the June Challenge and I told myself I'd go every single day, I had to go every single day. Yeah. Betcha you couldn't have figured that out without me spelling it out for you. You're welcome.
I think my running form is getting better. My knees don't seem to hate me so much for running, but after yoga on Monday (with so many lunges), they were not a fan. It was one of those take-the-maximum-dose-of-ibuprofen-every-four-hours-on-the-hour nights so that I could fall asleep that night and the next day so the inflammation in my knees would go down. It's mostly the right one that's giving me issues. My left one is supposedly the one that is misaligned more, but the right one sucks the most. Go figure.
Anyway, yoga yesterday was so, so hard. The instructor was all, "Let's do planks all hour long!" I mean, not really. But that's how it felt. I was struggling majorly to do them and after the third or so rotation, I was lame and did them on my knees, which is a beginner's plank. But whatever. My core was all, "You are totally a beginner right now." So, that was that. At least I went.
And I must say, it was a pretty good workout for my poor hamstrings, which were so, so tight it was ridiculous. I blame the lunges from Monday. I'm pretty sure they're unrelated, but I'm blaming them anyway.
My eating has been pretty legit, though I'm not going to lie - I haven't been logging everything. Nor have I been taking photos. Although the lack of photos is mostly because I misplaced my camera. Don't worry, I found it again. I'll take some pictures tomorrow.
And the no dessert/no alcohol thing wasn't as much of an issue this week as it was last week when I was PMSing like crazy and all I wanted to do was eat all the foods.
Well, that's pretty much all I've got. Tomorrow I'm hitting up a class at the Y called Total Body Sculpt with some friends. It targets all the major muscle groups which means that lifting today was probably not such a hot idea (you're not supposed to work the same muscle groups two days in a row because they need to rest), but my biceps are tiny and I want them to be bigger. So I guess I'll be hurting and it'll be my own fault. Per usual.
Alright - I'm going to watch some more lectures whilst my clothes dry. I've got one more load that needs to dry so tonight is going to be a pretty late night, buuuut at least it will have been somewhat productive.
Anywho, I just wanted to do a brief update since this week was insane. Mostly because we had an intense pharmacology exam on Wednesday and a not-as-intense exam this morning. And next week, we have two pretty intense ones. So, you are forewarned: posting will not be regular. You know, like it pretty much always is.
Okay. To the actual point of this entry (because I always have a point when I blog...). This June Challenge is really helping me get my butt to the gym. I would say that more than half the days this week, I really, really didn't want to go to the gym. I told myself I didn't have enough time or that I should spend that time studying or whatever. But, because it's the June Challenge and I told myself I'd go every single day, I had to go every single day. Yeah. Betcha you couldn't have figured that out without me spelling it out for you. You're welcome.
I think my running form is getting better. My knees don't seem to hate me so much for running, but after yoga on Monday (with so many lunges), they were not a fan. It was one of those take-the-maximum-dose-of-ibuprofen-every-four-hours-on-the-hour nights so that I could fall asleep that night and the next day so the inflammation in my knees would go down. It's mostly the right one that's giving me issues. My left one is supposedly the one that is misaligned more, but the right one sucks the most. Go figure.
Anyway, yoga yesterday was so, so hard. The instructor was all, "Let's do planks all hour long!" I mean, not really. But that's how it felt. I was struggling majorly to do them and after the third or so rotation, I was lame and did them on my knees, which is a beginner's plank. But whatever. My core was all, "You are totally a beginner right now." So, that was that. At least I went.
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| Knee plank: Source |
My eating has been pretty legit, though I'm not going to lie - I haven't been logging everything. Nor have I been taking photos. Although the lack of photos is mostly because I misplaced my camera. Don't worry, I found it again. I'll take some pictures tomorrow.
And the no dessert/no alcohol thing wasn't as much of an issue this week as it was last week when I was PMSing like crazy and all I wanted to do was eat all the foods.
Well, that's pretty much all I've got. Tomorrow I'm hitting up a class at the Y called Total Body Sculpt with some friends. It targets all the major muscle groups which means that lifting today was probably not such a hot idea (you're not supposed to work the same muscle groups two days in a row because they need to rest), but my biceps are tiny and I want them to be bigger. So I guess I'll be hurting and it'll be my own fault. Per usual.
Alright - I'm going to watch some more lectures whilst my clothes dry. I've got one more load that needs to dry so tonight is going to be a pretty late night, buuuut at least it will have been somewhat productive.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Better ending to an anxious day
Would you look at all this blogging I'm doing? Before I know it, internet besties, I'm going to win some blogging award in addition to an award for being the best medical student. Ha. Right. I kid, I kid.
Today started out so, so stressful. How stressful? Stressful to the max. Think of the most stressed you've ever been. Multiply that by 10. Add a sense of impending doom and that's what I woke up to this morning. It's also what I fell asleep to last night...err, this morning...? Whatever. It was a rough start to the day. But, it's ending much better despite the fact that I'm still at school.
What made it end better, asks you/my internet bestie. Well, first of all, I got in a pretty legit work out. I did a little over a mile (as per the June Challenge rules) and I did it a tad faster than last week. Why? Because when I started running today it didn't seem fast enough. I know, I know: who am I!? Right after my run, I headed to yoga where we did a shit ton (a scientific unit that you may be familiar with) of lunges. We also did some forward bends, which are exactly like they sound. You bend forward and try to touch your toes. Well, internet bestie, I can finally touch the ground rather than struggling to reach my toes. What up, flexibility!? I mean, there were definitely still some poses I struggled with, but my planks are getting better and my hamstrings are getting ridiculously stretched. However, the pyramids today killed me - my hamstrings can't stretch that much after sitting on my ass all day.
Anywho, I'm off to memorize more drugs. I'm trying to decide when I'm going to hit the gym tomorrow. I think I may just do it first thing in the morning so I can spend all day at school: what fun!
Today started out so, so stressful. How stressful? Stressful to the max. Think of the most stressed you've ever been. Multiply that by 10. Add a sense of impending doom and that's what I woke up to this morning. It's also what I fell asleep to last night...err, this morning...? Whatever. It was a rough start to the day. But, it's ending much better despite the fact that I'm still at school.
What made it end better, asks you/my internet bestie. Well, first of all, I got in a pretty legit work out. I did a little over a mile (as per the June Challenge rules) and I did it a tad faster than last week. Why? Because when I started running today it didn't seem fast enough. I know, I know: who am I!? Right after my run, I headed to yoga where we did a shit ton (a scientific unit that you may be familiar with) of lunges. We also did some forward bends, which are exactly like they sound. You bend forward and try to touch your toes. Well, internet bestie, I can finally touch the ground rather than struggling to reach my toes. What up, flexibility!? I mean, there were definitely still some poses I struggled with, but my planks are getting better and my hamstrings are getting ridiculously stretched. However, the pyramids today killed me - my hamstrings can't stretch that much after sitting on my ass all day.
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| Forward bend: Source |
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| Pyramid pose: Source |
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Gah. Titles are so hard!
So, here I am. At school. Blogging. Just for you. Here's proof:
I'd smile if I were happy, but since I'm at school, it should be pretty obvious that happiness isn't going to happen.
Anywho, today was pretty successful. I didn't get out of bed until 10, hit up the gym right away for a mega sweat fest: a good run and some elliptical time. Then I got home, packed up some eats and headed to school. I've been here since about 1:30. How badly do I want to go home? Very badly. When will I go home? Probably around midnight. Booooooo.
And because I really need to get back to studying, here are some pics of today's eats since I brought my camera to school. You're welcome.
Also, I have pictures of Bailey for you because I know I am your cat photo supplier and wouldn't want you to go into withdrawal:
Anywho, today was pretty successful. I didn't get out of bed until 10, hit up the gym right away for a mega sweat fest: a good run and some elliptical time. Then I got home, packed up some eats and headed to school. I've been here since about 1:30. How badly do I want to go home? Very badly. When will I go home? Probably around midnight. Booooooo.
And because I really need to get back to studying, here are some pics of today's eats since I brought my camera to school. You're welcome.
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| Pre-gym breakfast |
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| Post-gym protein smoothie |
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| Noms/Lunch |
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| Afternoon snack |
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| Evening snack, courtesy of the vending machine since I didn't bring enough food to last me all day |
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| Oh, you want my picture? |
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| Allow me to pose in your crotch |
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Less underachieving
Well, today was better than yesterday. I dragged myself to yoga. Once I was there, I was glad I came. My favorite instructor was teaching and I got a good workout in. I also ran my mile. Right now, I'm working on my form in addition to my barefoot running. Here's what I'm doing: I set the treadmill for 15 minutes, walk at 3.2mph for a minute and 30s, start running at a slow 4.7mph and then take off my shoes when I have about 3 minutes left. I spend the last part of my run running in my socks. I want to work my way up to doing the whole run without shoes. Supposedly, barefoot running is supposed to be the best for your form, but I'm not entirely sure how good it is for your joints. But every legitimate running person I talk to says that barefoot running is amazing. So, I'm working on it.
I came home, showered up quick, ate some cocktail shrimp (I needed some protein but was fresh out of milk for a protein shake), and went to interview a patient with my awesome partner. I came home, turned around and ran to meijer to get more milk amongst some other things and then came home and procrastinated starting to study. Tomorrow I'm going to have to go to school because my productivity level is alarmingly low. It's probably because I spent hours yesterday and today attempting to make some Mediterranean food, mainly tabouli and fattoush. Both were major failures. They tasted gross. Boooo.
Also, Bailey was being adorable so you have the pleasure of seeing some cat photos. You're welcome.
Alright, I'm going to head to bed now so I can be up early tomorrow and be productive...for once.
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| Lunch, plus two more bowls like this |
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| Failed quinoa tabouli |
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| Failed fattoush |
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| He seriously slept like this |
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| He's exhausted just by watching me work |
Underachieving
I don't have a lot to say except that today was my day to underachieve. I did literally no schoolwork. I spent literally forever making a dinner that turned out to be gross. And I went to the gym, ran a mile, and went home.
So, underachievers, let us unite in saying that we tried and maybe next time we'll do better.
So, underachievers, let us unite in saying that we tried and maybe next time we'll do better.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Really, really don't want to go
Gah. You have no idea how badly I don't want to go to the gym right now. But it's Day 1 of the June Challenge, so I must go to the gym and I must run a mile. So, off I go. To do two things that sound super not fun. I'd blame the weather, but I'm pretty sure that even if it weren't raining, I still wouldn't want to go. Boo. And not being able to eat dessert? Makes me really wish I didn't bake so many yesterday. The good news is that I'm getting rid of all prohibited items from my apt tonight at a girls night. So, phew.
Okay. Okay. I'll stop stalling and get my butt to the gym. You're so judgmental. Gosh.
Okay. Okay. I'll stop stalling and get my butt to the gym. You're so judgmental. Gosh.
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