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Naturally I love to exercise and workout, but like anyone there are those days that I just really, really don't want to.

Here's the deal with me though: I rely on exercise and physical activity to make me feel energized and snap me out of any funks I get into.

As I am simply not a person who can work out early in the mornings, I usually hit the gym

right after work to let the traffic die down and also let me decompress after the day.

For me the key is variety. 

Here's my weekly routine:

Monday: run 3 miles, 1 hour fight class

Tuesday: run 2 miles, 1 hour Rock Solid Adrenaline

Wednesday (my favorite): 1 hour Zumba, 40 minute spin class

Thursday: 3 miles walk/run, 1 hour Pilate's

Friday: weights of some kind but no gym

Saturday morning: 1 hour spin class

Sunday: OFF

I've been on that schedule for about 7 months now and have really reaped the benefits.

I am AMAZED at how much better I have been feeling these last few months.

Truly it has been a blessing and I am so thankful to have a healthy body

that lets me work out hard and lets me do what i love to do.

this looks awesome!

Mindy Kaling's (The Office) new book of essays Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

Here's an excerpt: Best Friend Rights and Responsibilities (hilarious! you must read!) and here's a video clip. Hmmm... makes me want to write a book of essays.

more...

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just plain pooped

maybe i don't want to go camping

well just not in Russia at least...

 

Michio Hoshino

A photographer known for his pictures of bears and other wildlife, was mauled to death by a brown bear on the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia. This was the last photo he took.

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A Dress to Honor a Dead Soldier, and Dear Friend

“Kev was like my brother – we would have done anything for each other.
We said that whoever died first, the other one had to wear a pink dress with green spots to the funeral – and we shook on it. It was mainly his idea and the more I think about it, I’m sure Kevin knew something was going to happen.
I looked for the exact dress but couldn’t find one anywhere.
I eventually picked up the green one in Primark and bought the pink pop socks to make it look even sillier. It’s what Kev would have wanted.
Kev told his whole family about the pact, so I couldn’t back out. I had a word with him at the graveside and asked if he liked the color – I’m sure I could hear laughter coming out of the ground.
Kev was a true hero and someone I’m proud to call my best mate.”

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spiritualinspiration:

Proverbs 26:4

finding this hilarious

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it's only a flesh wound

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{via: what kate wore.}

asortofbliss:

i've got the urge to go camping...

and this place looks superb 

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just do it!

I am feeling very motivated by the new “make yourself” nike campaign.

 These ladies are strong and fit!!!

{make your body. make your life. make yourself}
victoria secret models are great 'n all, but see that bod, that right there...that is the body i want.

toned and healthy while simultaneously sexy and feminine.

forget jumbo racks and kardashian bootays,

i'd much rather have arms that say “back up sista!" but that's just me.

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YAY! Friday is almost here

 

pretty much what happened to me

 

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work is getting better...

i finally put together a contract that my boss didn't tear apart

...and...

she said,

"you did good."

Flippin' Finally!!

And I haven't cried once this week
This is looking promising indeed
:)