High Five Friday: Fitness Stuff

 Happy Friday Ya'll! 

I realized my weeks are pretty much the same thing week after week and nobody cares that I work at a preschool with 15-18 screaming 2-3 years each day + work from home. I don't even wear real clothes anymore it seems. Therefore, this week high five is fitness related. Considering that is been my focus. 

Let me just say I have been killing my goal of hitting up the gym 10 times for some new kicks! Monday was back the grind after missing Friday for Dad's birthday and last Wednesday for fireday.

What have I been doing? 30 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill. 8% incline 1 minute run on 4.0mph and walk on 2.5mph for 1 minute all throughout the 30 minutes. Lately though I have been upping my 4.0 to 4.3 and I am thinking of upping my rest to 3.0

Monday it was hard but I managed to make it. 

 Tuesday: My babies were spoiled. All they do is sleep. Just wouldn't be a post without them right? 

 My sister joined me in the fun on Tuesday. She's doing great. 

Wednesday:  Let me take a moment to brag about Lorna Jane. I order stuff Tuesday afternoon around 2pm and it was at my house by Wednesday. I ordered 2 pair of leggings and 2 sport bras and because I spent over $250 I got another sport bra for free.

I have not found a single thing I don't like about Lorna Jane. The sport bras are amazing. The girls literally stay in place while running. The leggings aren't see through and they are so comfy I am thinking of replacing some of my jolt leggings with some Lorna Jane ones. Also, she comes out with a seasonal magazine. She puts out great recipes. Just everything about her is amazing. 

Thursday: I did it! I reached 2 miles on the treadmill under 32 minutes while doing HIIT. I was very impressed with myself. I told the hubby I would do it and I kept my word. I am just 3 days away from my new kicks. 

I forgot to take a picture in the gym..but this was in the car after we left.

Today I am working to finish up some things to reach my goals. I will be hitting up the gym to hopefully hit another 2 miles than it will start memorial day weekend. Nothing is planned besides cleaning the house, so we will see what happens. 

Hope you all have a great memorial day weekend! 

What A Week

What a week...

The word interesting wouldn't even describe it correctly with what has been happening in San Diego. 

Monday: It started off like any other week. I got up before the sun, made it to work on time, and even managed to make it to the gym for 30 minutes of cardio. 

The hubby has made a promise to me that if I make it to the gym 10 times in a row I can get new nike freeruns. I have been tracking my food and trying to do HIIT for 30 minutes a day. Follow me on insta to stay caught up. 

Tuesday: It was pretty normal. Just worked and because we got up super early to try to do JM 30 day shred but magically the remote for the dvd player is missing and the cord for the play station control missing..so we decided to go later in the day to the gym.  

Wednesday is when everything changed.

#Firestorm2014 began. One fire broke out in Carlsbad, CA that grew rapidly. Than other fires started to break out that grew out of control also. We took Wednesday off the gym and used it as Fire Day to make sure everyone in our family and friends were safe.  

I am happy to say my family and friends are safe and we didn't lose any structures but I know some family and friends can not say that. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we begin to rebuild San Diego once all these fires are out. 

The view from my house Wednesday when I got home from work.

Thursday the Cocos fire grew way out of control. They even had to have my preschool I work out evucate yesterday. It was a crazy intense day. We did mange to make it to the gym though to get our cardio in. We watched the fire storm as more fires broke out and they even arrested a few people who are suspects but nothing else was released about them. 

With nothing that crazy happening besides the fires, I ask you all again please keep San Diego in your prayers and thoughts as we begin to move on from these fires. Also, pray they find the person(s) who started these horrible things and they get justice. I personally say we should just light them on fire. 

Happy Friday ya'll! Enjoy your weekend and hold your family close. Life is way too short!! 

Thank Goodness For The Weekends

Happy Friday Ya'll!!! This has been one jammed pack week (not like the other weeks aren't). I feel like I do the same thing week after week. Work work work, gym, survive & sleep. Anyone else feel like this?

On a side note: Welcome to all my new readers from the giveaway I was apart of! I hope you enjoy the blog! Feel free to leave comments & or swap buttons with me. I try to answer all comments back within a timely manner.   

Back to my exciting week ...

Monday was the usual. Get up super early before the sun. Get Ready & head off to work for the day. I did manage to get into these fun leggings though for some gym time. I am back on the grind to lose this weight. I just looked at my calendar, I have 163 days until I am back on Vacation for what will seem like 3 months. 

Tuesday was work at home type of day. Sister & I hit up the gym again in the middle of the day as my lunch break. We also managed to "meal plan." What is this you ask? We made a list of dinners we will eat & on what days we eat them. So far it is working great & I am loving it! We will try week 2 next week of clean eating. 

Speaking of this meal plan deal thing we are trying out. We made zucchini boats - they were super yummy! 

We are tracking all our food in fitness pal , we are posting more pictures on instagram, and I am trying to use my workout page more often. I would love to have you follow along in the journey of this weight loss. 

Wednesday: Sister had her first day of her new job since moving to California. She loves it. I had work at preschool than came home to do some more work as it is the end of the month & the busiest time for me. Cali loves it because she gets to spend more time outside when I am home. Now that I am trusting her more & more outside with the boys. Let's take a moment to address how much she loves water. She tries to eat it, swim in it, dig in it and everything else you can imagine.  

She's giving me that look like "What mom? What did I do?" She was so happy & loving, I couldn't even be mad at her. I mean look at that face & those eyes. 

Thursday: We were up bright & early. We both had work again so it was off to the gym super early. 

We tried the new protein powder we got in the mail. We ordered mint chocolate chip which is super yummy with almond milk for a milk shake type and we got confetti cake batter which is also a thumbs up! It felt so awesome to get the gym done super early & have the rest of the day ahead of us to do work & get everything done.

Today, Friday, will consist of work, running errands, figuring out our grocery list & hopefully watching Frozen!  

That's how my week went. Kinda lame, just consist of work & gym a lot.   

How was your week?

Hope you have the best weekend!! 

Fun Fridays

Finally it's Friday and last day of February which means the hubby comes home late tonight. I sure hope I can stay up to pick him up from the airport. I've missed him this week. It's been awhile since we've spent time apart and I can say it's a good thing but I do miss him.

and finally San Diego is getting some much needed rain which means break out those hunter boots that have been hiding all season long. 

Monday was full of work. I am starting to hate work more and more as each Monday passes. I can't wait to go back to just Tuesday & Thursdays since I am so busy at home with work too.  

The good news was I got to move back into my room. I hulked my bed back in by myself because I was sick of sleeping on the living room floor but the rest of the room I am waiting for the hubby to do. 

When they are all done you must wash the floor repeatedly to get all the dirt & crap they left behind.

Tuesday was my mama's birthday. Old lady she is. 

Also it was the day Cali officially became mine. We waited the 22 days and no one claimed her so I did what any good fur mama would do. I took her to get her shots, chip & a new collar. 

Wednesday Eli was sick. I worked as usual. It was nothing exciting. 

Thursday was a repeat of Wednesday but I did manage to look up a flight to move my baby sister out. I can't believe it's getting so close. 

I am planning on being back in full force to bloggyland come Monday. I am focusing on myself for March and no spending. 

Can't forget the important part of this week. My favorite liz is hosting a giveaway that I really want to win. Head on over to her blog to check it out and enter. 

Off to enjoy this rain and work. 

Counting down until hubby is home. 

Happy Friday! 

Thank Goodness For Fridays

Thank goodness for Friday ... I have missed blogging and the last two weeks have been nothing short of crazy & sadly I think this coming week will be just as tolerable (I should be moving back into rooms this coming week). Nothing to crazy happened to report...the only thing is I am working on my eating & getting back to using my fitnesspal 


Monday was a day off & we spent it doing errands and getting things done. Than back home to trying to survive my crazy house with 7 dogs, 5 cats and 4 people living here. How do I survive each day without a drink in hand? Oh ya because I will be on a cruise ship again in 239 days! 

Back to my week, did you see Kailyn is doing a March Mug Swap? I love coffee mugs & I can't wait to find out my partner. If you haven't signed up yet, you still have time (sign ups end February 28)

I have a secret obsession with lion king - probably my all time favorite movie EVER

Tuesday was work all day as usual with little ones & I found out my DVR hasn't been recording teen mom 2 which means I might be watching it online here shortly.  

Wednesday was another day of going to appointments & work from home. We have a new software & honestly I have no idea how to use it. Let's hope I figure it out sooner than later. 

Thursday, can you guess? Work with the littles. It wasn't that bad considering I wasn't playing teacher - I was an aide thankfully. Than home to do some work & off to Costco, target & finally got the best chicken soup when you're sick! 

I did get some mail presents though. I ordered these workout tanks from Blessons Apparel (you might of saw on instagram) & I am 100% in love. I can't wait to wear them to workout & do a blog post. I have my eye on some others as well. Which is your favorite from the shop?



Friday will be full of work again & hopefully running by the feed store because we can celebrate that Cali is officially mine forever! We have waited 22 days (law by California when you find a stray pet) & now I can chip her & call her Cali & she shall be mine. (1000 points whoever can name that movie)

(yes my bed is in the living room now)

See what I mean by Thankful it's Friday. 

How was your week? 

High Five For Friday

Wow I couldn't be more thankful today is Friday.. 
I got lots of work to do & lots of things happening around me. Happy Friday! 

High Five For Friday

1. My mom uses facebook & it cracks me up. Some of her post are adorable & she's so supportive. It's weird to think almost a year or so ago she couldn't even use a smart phone & now she has an iPhone & a touch screen laptop. Go Mama! I love her.  

2. I read this & instantly thought how judgmental people are. The funny thing is that everyone sins eventually in their life as no one is perfect so why judge them? 

3. Tuesday night while hubby was in class both of the puppies were cuddling with me. Cali on one side & Trigger on the other. My world is complete with them & the hubby! 

4. This is going to be my motivation to get my booty into gear. I have about 7 months to lose this weight & get bikini ready! Think I can do it? I know have a puppy I am going to need to run so I feel like running will be in my future. 

5. Love good mail days. I finally got my new journal to track everything I need to in my life (food/plans/ & random notes) & this awesome license plate frame for Rafiki. Next time we drive her & uncover her she will get it on.  

My week went & I can't say it was amazing but it went & I am glad it is the weekend. We are very busy this weekend & a big shout to the hubby. He is turn 24 tomorrow! Happy Birthday Hubby. I love you. 

How was your week?? 

High Five Friday

It's Friday! I am so excited to spend today with the hubby once he get's home from work. Hopefully sooner than later. This week seemed to crawl by..& i know next week isn't looking any different. 

High 5 for Friday

1. I made this yummy healthy pizza deal on a whole wheat roll up. It was so good. 

Love coming up with healthy fun recipes. 

2. Guess whose coming back to visit me? The little sister will be back for a week. Hopefully this is the LAST plane ticket we have to buy from Minnesota to Cali until she just moves to Cali. 

The best part of this, March 23 is kick off for concert season & she gets to be here with me! 

3. This just seemed so fitting in my life lately. Why chase people around who truly don't want to be in your life? 

4. I made it to the gym this week with a friend. I am so excited to get back in there & get down to business. I am hoping I can just kill it like Liz does every week. She is so motivated & determine. I can't wait to be able to fit into my older clothes that still have tags on them. What do you say that we make 2014 the year we get in the best shape of our lives?

5. My dad found this beautiful dog walking in the middle of a very busy road. When I got home & did some research - thanks to facebook - we have learned that she has been wandering around our town since Monday & no one has claimed her. 

She is beautiful & sweet.She had a collar but no chip or tag. She threw up some tinfoil which made me think she literally has been eating whatever she can find on the road. Of course I fed her, walked her, and loved up on her. The sad thing is, she would make my 7th dog if we keep her - I would love too but I know how much they LOVE to run & if she gets out again I would be so devastated. Hubby named her Cali. What to do?   

How was your week? 

On a side note: Finally it's raining in San Diego! 

High Five For Friday

High Five for Friday

-Fall Starts Sunday: I can't wait for fall and the cooler weather. I want to get more decorations and some candles. 

-Shopping tonight: We are heading out tonight to go shopping for a friend's birthday party so don't mind if I get some extra fall decor too. 

-The new IOS 7: I can't say I am a HUGE fan of it but it is growing on me. The ONLY fail I have found is we can't change the color scheme. #fail 

Saturday marks 2 weeks: Two weeks from tomorrow I will be 24 + two weeks from today I will be on a plane heading to FL for our cruise. Praying my husband gets the time off to go with me. Not to forget, our one year anniversary is the day we fly home. I will be extra sad to spend my anniversary on a plane withOUT my husband. Prayers needed 

-Work is crazy: I am so busy with work & school, I better get back to it! Anyone want to do it for me? 

Have a great weekend!