Dr. Oz and finals

So watching Dr Oz today says lean muscle can decrease your aging process.... Well I'm screwed:( but that is why I am here, blogging to keep myself accountable. I guess I'll start eating more lean protein too. 

The past two days I have been sitting on my rump studying because finals are here. It's go time, this quarter is winding down and I am so so ready for break. My mind is at it's limit for this quarter. 

Let's talk about the run streak. I've sadly missed two days. My poor legs can't take running so many days in a row.  The pain is so intense, I try to push through but I don't want to injure myself again so I have to give myself a break and not be so hard on myself. Tomorrow I will be back at it! 

Day off! Run streak day 8!

Oh Thursday's how I ❤️you for this quarter atleast! It's my one day off and I so thought I would sleep in..... NOT! My little blonde 4 legged wiener dog loves to get up at dawn:( so up and at me we were. It was a bit of a lazy morning since we had clinicals yesterday and they are pretty tiring. Had coffee outside and bummed around the house and finally went for run 8 of the run streak. Did just a bit over 2 miles and it felt great! My running is improving from being out awhile from injuries.  I had an IT Band issue and plantars fascitis (ouch!) still have a bit of foot issues, but I try to work it out. I have found that the Dr. Scholl's active inserts work really well for me. 

Now I am energized and ready to go! Worked on a PowerPoint that I  am presenting on Lupus on Tuesday.  Then headed to Sam's to get some clean eating necessities. I went hungry... Bad thing to do:(. Holy moly if you haven't tried the chocolate coated almonds, they are a must. AMAZEBALLS! What a way to fix your chocolate craving (which I have often). Now off to bed since 5am will be here before I know it. This time is one of the best times for me to study. Quiet and the coffee is flowing! Who could say no to this face! Such a mamas boy!

Day 6 of runners streak and lab day at class

So Had a great morning! Had some coffee on back porch, wrote a quick paper, and went on day 6 run of run streak. This is such a great idea to stay accountable for the holidays. I owe it to my friend Angelina. She's a true inspiration and you can totally follow her at Run.Chew.Sparkle. I did 2 miles today, I'm not the fastest runner but I get out and get it done! I do feel like my legs are getting a bit stronger with this streak. 

It's also time to kick this butt back into weight loss gear. I'll be honest, I gained 40 lbs since starting nursing school. So much sitting and studying had really taken a toll on this body! I would try to make time to work out but man it's difficult.  So for lunch today I had tuna on lettuce, 2 egg whites, 1/2 avacado, and homemade ranch with Greek yogurt. 

After a nice morning at home I went to lab for the afternoon. We are currently learning chronic health. We discussed hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. I was one of the lucky ones who got to get up and present... If one thinks this is lucky:) Man I do ❤️ A white board!

So for dinner it was a pasta night. Everyone else had regular pasta and I found this new amazing piece of equipment at Walgreens and made zucchini spaghetti. I still put my sauce over it and it was amazeballs!! Man I wish I would've met the Veggeti earlier in life. 

 

It's off to bed cause it's a early clinical morning tomorrow!

Question of the day....

How do you stay accountable for you weight loss success?!

One year anniversary

It has been such a great day today! It's the one year anniversary and we actually were able to spend together. To have a weekend day off together is not heard of. We had dinner last night at Maggiano's. That place was amazeballs! Today we started off with a nice 4 mile run in downtown St. Pete. My love gave me the best gift ever. He made me a video of our last 3 years and highlights of our wedding day. Gifts like that are better than any store bought present! I made him a picture of our first kiss and wrote the lyrics out for our first dance all on purple card stock which was the color of our wedding. 

Now we are sitting at the beach where we got married and enjoying the day. We plan to watch the sunset. Until then I have a nice big test tomorrow, so I best get to studying!!

I've been MIA!!

So I have been MIA for awhile! Between nursing school, work, and new marriage (celebrating one year tomorrow) it's been tough to sit down and blog. But with the intense stress getting ready to happen in he next 7 months I thought what a great way to relieve some of it through blogging about it!! 

I've also decided to do the runners world run streak from Thanksgiving to New Years! Who doesn't have atleast one mile a day. Well honestly I didn't want to today, but I did it and feel much better about it!!! Here's to a great holiday season!