New Blog

I  have a new blog. This one just wasn't doing it for me.

I'm trying something new and wanted to document it separately.

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My Carb Nite Confessions

Peace out!

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Keeping up

Well hello there!

I've been working out and doing okay with my goals...I just haven't had any time to actually blog about the workouts.

Tonight I did the following:

8 Front Squats 95#
400m run

Complete 3 times. It was tough. That weight was hard but I loved it.

I had a fun WOD the other day where I did the fish game on the rower then did sit-ups, push-ups, and wall sits. Then you total up your total reps, total points on the rower, and total seconds of a wall sit and that's your score. My total was 1,136 so I'm excited to do it again and see how I compare.

I've also been going for quite a few runs after work with my husband. Nothing long and nothing fast- just a nice, easy pace where we talk and run at the same time. I've really started to enjoy them.

Until tomorrow,
KelsaLynn

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Feeling pretty darn good

I feel like I'm getting into a groove right about now and it's feeling darn good!

It's only Wednesday and already I've worked out 3 times. I also did my leg and hip mobility exercises twice which is more than my goal. My diet has been spot on as well! It's been a great week and I'm feeling so much better about "stuff."

Tonight I did a workout I found on Pinterest...

Source 

I did the exercises above twice- so the workout was 30 minutes in total. I used 45# bar for shoulder press, wall sits, SDLHP for plies, squat jumps, etc) When I was done, my arms and legs were both very jello-y. It felt great!

I've been really diligent about drinking water and my complexion is seeing the benefits of that goal. My skin is so clear right now! I've always said that what I put in my body affects my acne and complexion more than anything and this just proves it to me.

Last night I made a facial exfoliator with simple old baking soda and water. I used 1 tbsp of each then massaged it into my face for a few minutes. It felt tingly but once I washed it off, almost immediately my face was so soft and smooth. It's a new habit I plan to add to my weekly skincare routine.

I haven't weighed myself in a while though. I was going to do this daily but my motivation hasn't really required it. I don't know if I've lost any weight but I feel like my face looks thinner already. My face is definitely the first place where my weight changes are reflected so this could be accurate or I could just be crazy.

I've been slacking on my neck/shoulder exercises though so I need to step it up a notch there. I've only done them once this week so far.

Until tomorrow,
KelsaLynn

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Workout done

I had a good day toward my goals today.

I worked out.

5 rounds for time:
12 Thrusters (45#)
12 Pull-ups (Assisted)

Time = 11:56

Anyone else love Thrusters? I just love them- they're definitely one of my favorite exercises!

I followed that up with 5 minutes of rowing and a quick jog with the dogs. Then I came home and did my leg and hip exercises.

I also drank all my water for the day.

And now I'm going to pencil in my WOD's for the rest of the week since I hadn't done that yet and it's Monday!

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Thanksgiving accountability

How was your Thanksgiving???  I hope it was absolutely wonderful!

We celebrated yesterday with a huge feast at our friend's house. We went to college with them in Michigan so when they moved out to Arizona years ago like us, we became each other's family away from family. The tradition of getting together over Thanksgiving has stuck and we're so grateful to them!

We left their house and drove to Michael's parents where we've been since. We're celebrating Thanksgiving here tomorrow.

I can honestly say I've been really good with my diet and exercise goals. I did not cheat at all today despite warm brownies with ice cream, smores, and Lemon ice being offered to me! I resisted all of it! I also worked out this morning and as long as I do that tomorrow and Sunday, I'll reach my goal of exercising 4 times.

The only "oops" I made was at our friend's house- I did not realize gravy wasn't gluten free and I poured some on my turkey.

Tomorrow is my cheat day because I know I'll want to have cranberry jell-o (tons of sugar!) etc with family all day. I can't wait! ; )

I've updated my list of goals-


1. Workout 4 times per week minimum.
2. Do stretching/leg exercises 1 time per week (foam roller, etc)
3. Allow 1 cheat day per week. Cheat day is only allowed if I'm good the other 6 days!
4. Eat paleo but allow for dairy and alcohol :) Gotta have that 2nd one!
5. Weigh myself daily. Yikes!
6. Each week I will sit down with my schedule and pencil in my workouts.
7. Drink 2 bottles of water (approx 48 oz) after coffee before drinking any other liquids.
8. Do neck/shoulder exercises 3 times each week! (Mostly when I've been on the computer or at my desk all day and I carry all my stress in my neck and shoulders).

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