Weighing In

8 lbs!!


I had another training session and thought for
certain that Chris was trying to kill me.
I survived and surprisingly, I am not that sore today.


She also gave me a new schedule:


3 days of "lazy" cardio
This means on my "off" days, I hop on the treadmill
or the elliptical for 30 minutes for interval training.


3 days of a strength/cardio mix
This is tough!
5 minutes of cardio at a high resistance and
a fast pace (think slow jog up to a sprint).
After my 5 minutes are up, I do 3 different weight
machines for legs or arms. Alternate until
I've done 45 minutes of cardio.


I also discovered a new machine! I have no idea
what it's called but I love it. Mainly, because it really targets
your tummy, butt, and thighs. It works kind of like an
elliptical but you feel like you're on skis trying to get
some momentum going on a flat slope.
Does that make any sense?


We also discussed my diet.
I've been really stressed at work and haven't
been sticking to my food plan very well.
New challenge for the week:
eat clean for at least 3 days.


While I haven't noticed a big difference in
any specific part of my body, I have way more energy.

Hoping to lose 2 big ones by next Thursday! 

Thanks, Phil

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Happy Groundhog Day!

Jam of the Week

Love Interruption + Jack White

Well we can stop mourning the death of The White Stripes!

Jack finally got around to this.

Album is set to release on April 24th but here's a little taste:

Enjoy!

Friday Faves

1 | Clinique Youth Surge

This stuff is amazing! I've been a long-time fan
of Clinique's skincare line and this quickly became a fave.
You can't top waking up with velvety skin each morning.
Goodbye winter flakes!

2 | Cardio Theater

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The best thing about my new gym is watching
movies while I sweat. The range of movies is great -
one day I'm watching a rom-com and the next we've
got old school James Bond.

3 | The Barr Brothers





Love these guys! Also check out this out.


4 | Morning Parfaits

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Current mix: plain yogurt mixed with a splash of
honey, vanilla granola and craisins. Good stuff!

5 | Words



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What are you faving right now? 

Channeling Martha

I have been in a crafty mood lately, constantly perusing the
webs for something fun that I can actually use. 
I settled on 3 fairly simple projects and set a goal
to finish them before February disappears. 


Dog Bed on Wheels

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The browndogs will love it! We'll probably make it

a bit larger to accomodate both. Thankfully, they like to cuddle.

I like this design because we can roll it out of the way when

needed. And hopefully it will cut down on the amount

of hair that burrows into our rugs. 

Might have to bring the handy-dandy husband into

the mix on this one. I am not to be trusted with power tools.

Circle Scarf

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I have talked about this before and

it's high time I dust off the sewing machine

and make my own. Even though I failed

sewing class, I'm thinking this will be easy.

Door Candy

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This guy can be made in minutes.
And I think it's kind of Kate Spade-ish.


Anyone else channeling their inner Martha?

Jam of the Week

Sunshine + Atmosphere

 

It is GORGE outside today!

view from my office

A warm 75 degrees and blue sky.

And it's January.

I love Alabama weather!

-- A

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1 | Alabama Tourism recently launched

The Year of Alabama Food campaign. I'm hoping to make

my way through the recipe list starting with my fave dish

at one of my most fave local eateries.

2 | I really like WhitneyK's Lessons Learned idea.

I could definitely benefit from writing down my own lessons.

3 | Jen is hosting a great giveaway that includes

her amazing baked goods. She's a fantastic baker!

Years ago, we worked together and she would

frequently treat us at team meetings with

goodies from her kitchen!

What are some of your favorite links?