Happy Saturday friendly faces! Do you ever have those days when you get up and you need to run? That has been me recently. There has been so much jumbled up in my mind and running helps clear my mind. I don't have to think about anything but putting one foot in front of the other.
This morning I hit the treadmill and pounded out four miles then walked for 20 minutes to cool down. After that I did an ab circuit workout I made up on the fly. I alternated circuits- one then two- and completed them 3 times each. I did each move to both sides (minus plank and toe touches).
I tried taking workout pics and it was a major fail- hence my phone was leaned up against the wall on a weird low angle, so it looks like my butt it way up in the air for shoulder taps (which it's not). And yes my arm bends at a freakish angle because I'm double jointed. Some day I'll figure out the right angle, but for now try this workout! BONUS! You don't need any equipment and can do it at home!
Circuit 1:
35 Ab bikes (to each side)
35 Mountain climbers (to each side)
20 Straight leg sit up (to each side)
1 minute plank
Circuit 2:
20 Toe touches
20 Spider push-ups (to each side)
20 Extended plank shoulder taps (to each side)
15 Diagonal jackknife crunch (to each side)
Repeat Circuits 3 times through
*For an added burn try holding the extended plank should taps (or one arm plank).
Happy New Year! It's hard to believe it is a new year, it seems so cliche to say, but 2015 went by so incredibly fast! 2015 was a year filled with so many adventures, big moments, and so many incredible memories. I cannot wait to see what 2016 holds!!
I am not big on New Year's resolutions because who really sticks to them? I know I've made resolutions in the past, but like the old saying old habits die hard. Instead of making resolutions I have a few specific goals in mind for 2016. Making specific goals instead of broad goals makes you more likely to succeed and writing down your goals also makes you more likely to follow through with them. If you don't think you can do it on your own have accountability partners. Tell someone else your goals and have them check in with you to see if you're following through.
I've already told a few people my goals for 2016, but I want to share them because it's a way to hold myself accountable.
Goals for 2016:
1. Run a half marathon (already started training!!)
2. Create a gratitude jar and write down one thing I'm thankful for every day
3. Grow deeper in Christ (maybe start a bible study for college students/recent grads)
4. Find the good in every situation
5. Find a job!
I know I'll make other goals as the year progresses, but these are my goals for now. What are some of your goals for 2016? How do you keep yourself accountable to achieve your goals?
Cheers to what will be a fantastic 2016, Happy New Years!
Happy New Years Eve!! The holiday season always seems to go by so fast! There's always so much to do, so many parties to attend, gifts to wrap, lots of baking to be done, and LOTS of eating to be had. Maybe the holiday season doesn't really go that fast, but it just passes while I am in a food coma? Anyone else feel that way?
This holiday season I got to test out MealEnders! MealEnders are lozenges that help curb over eating. There are two layers to MealEnders lozenges- the outside layer is the "dessert layer," this layer tastes sweet, which helps signal the brain that the meal is over. Then there is a second inner layer, which triggers a cooling sensation that stimulates the trigeminal nerve, which helps you feel satiated. The two layers are supposed to work together to help you from giving into your cravings.
I put MealEnders to the test not once, but twice- at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The holidays are times when most people tend to overeat and crave sweets. I was with family and friends for both occasions and had them test out MealEnders to see what they thought.
Each person tried one either after eating dinner or after having a small piece of dessert. Everyone really liked the flavors, but cinnamon and chocolate mint seemed to be the favorites. The lozenges definitely worked as they said they would- a sweet outer coating then the inner layer which made your tongue tingle a bit, but it wasn't anything drastic. All together MealEnders got a 9/10 rating from everyone. The one drawback that people mentioned was having to pop a lozenge after every meal, which could get expensive.
What everyone did like most of all, besides the flavor, was the nutrition facts. Each MealEnders is gluten free, free from high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, there are no herbs or drugs, and they are kosher. Each lozenge is only 15 calories and contains 0 grams fat, 2 grams sugar, and 2 grams carbs, awesome macros right?!
If you want to try MealEnders now is your chance! You can go to mealenders.com and use the discount code: FitHolidays20 for 20% off your order! Curb your cravings to help you reach your goals in the New Year!
