I'm linking up with The Vintage Apple to share these lovely little picnic pictures!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
For the LOVE of picnics
I love picnics! I love to pack a delicious lunch and find a beautiful place to eat. When I was really little I remember hiking or biking up to the Great Lawn by where we live. We'd pack a lunch, bring a kite, and have the best time. There is nothing better than getting to enjoy a sunny day with friends, family, or just yourself. Bring a book to read while laying out on a blanket. It couldn't get any better than that!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Fitness Update and Spartacus Workout
I woke up and all I wanted to do was the Spartacus Workout. My husband, Ryan, always does this workout. He actually leads a group of his friends when doing this workout. He also sees his best results with it. He gave me his printed copy of it, which is ten pages long but with just one exercise on each page, that's annoying to do when your new to the workout having to spend your rest time flipping through the pages. So I put it all together on one page to print out.
Click on the image to see the full size then you can save it print it and get your butt kicked!
Since this is a circuit workout and its to hard for me to keep track of the times, I downloaded my newest favorite app for my Ipad, Seconds Pro. It let me set up each exercise for 60 seconds, with a 15 second break in between, then it let me set up the 2 min break in between the sets. In order to save it though I had to buy it but its so worth the 3 bucks. Oh and it lets me play my music in the background of the app too! It also lets you put the workout online to be uploaded onto any device, here is the my timer program for the Spartacus Workout.So I went out to my garage where we have a little gym set up out there. Turned up my music and did the work out for the first time. And oh my god! After the mountain climbers my cardio was already going I was sweating and loving it! I got through the first set and started the second one and couldn't get past exercise 3. I will be doing it again Wednesday and Friday so I'd like to see myself finish the second set.
I love this workout! I am so sore! I can hardly move. I haven't been this sore in a very long time. The whole workout takes about 40 mins and its worth every minute.
Monday List
I hope everyone had a wonderful extended weekend!!! It was sunny and 77 degrees here in England, probably the only bit of summer well get. And I worked all weekend. I got to watch everyone all sun kissed and in their summery outfits, while scanned all their BBQ groceries.... it couldn't have been more depressing. I even forgot yesterday was Monday.... because right now its Tuesday apparently. I've got the day off today... but its back to being cloudy and cold. I'm getting my hair colored today for the first time in 2 years I am so excited for that!
001. Edit my book review
I wrote up my book review and had Ryan read it over and their were just to many bit that needed to be fixed up. So that will be done for the end of the week.
002. Pray for more warm weather
Of course I have next weekend off, all I want is some warm weather that I can enjoy
003. Workout Workout Workout
I'm just holding steady, not losing weight like I want to. And that's my own fault, I don't get myself to the gym enough. I really want to see a difference for next week. And having this weekend off will be a challenge.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Fitness Update
Woke up at 7am and the first thing I did was get ready for the gym. I wasn't going to let myself do anything but go to the gym. It worked. Did my mile run in under 10 mins. I haven't been able to do that in a long time! So that made me feel good! Did a few ab workouts and was home a little after 8am. Showered and did a few things around the house and had breakfast all by 830am. So in reality I just cant say... "Oh I don't have time to get to the gym and shower before work".... well Elsa you just proved yourself WRONG! I must say I feel amazing after the gym. Can I do it tomorrow??? I don't see why not!!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Little Pizza
I swear my days off are so hard to get through with out wanting to scarf down all sorts of terrible food. I love, love, love, Pizza! Its so easy to pop a frozen pizza in the oven and enjoy in 20 mins. So instead I remembered this little pizza my mother used to make when I was younger!
Last night I really didn't want to cook. And what do I turn to when I don't want to cook? Pizza! 4 Cheese to be exact! And I will eat the entire thing too. 1500 calories YUCK! So I compromised. I made my own mini pizza. It was so good! Even my husband loved it! You can always substitute the sauces and cheese, maybe an organic sauce, or just tomato chunks? Next time I might try the Veggie Shreds Cheese. You can put toppings on or have it plain. I used my fitness pal to help me calculate!
Serving Calories Carbs Fat Protein
Toufayan Bakeries-
Tortilla Wrap Low carb-low fat 1 Wrap 140 15 3 13
John Morrell- Diced Ham 96% Fat Free, 0.5 oz 18 1 1 3
Hormel- Turkey Pepperoni 70% Less Fat, 7 Slices 29 0 2 4
Contadina- Pizza Squeeze Pizza Sauce, 1/8 Cup 15 3 0 1
Kraft- Mexican Style Four Cheese Shredded 1/4 Cup 100 1 8 6
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Total 302 Cal 20 14 27
Sure its still not the healthiest, but it saved me from eating an entire pizza (my weakness). From now on I will be replacing a large frozen pizza with this little pizza! MMM MMM Delish!!
Check out some more healthy eats
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
7 Questions
I am extremely bored today. I finished all my chores around the house. I even went out and got the new Jodi Picoult book Lone Wolf. I still need to get to the gym. Until then I'll link up with Gentri Lee for 7 Questions
1. What's your favorite style for home decor? (eclectic, modern, shabby chic, etc.)
Country Cottage Cozy!
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2. What is the best trip you have EVER been on?
I would have to say the road tip my father and I took from Massachusetts to Texas. We drove down with all my belonging in tow. I was moving away from home and starting my new life with Ryan. It was the by far one of my favorite trips!!
3. If you could have an exotic pet, what would it be and why?
A white tiger. I love cats and I have always wanted to cuddle up with a tiger and kiss its nose.
4. Do you snore? (you can be honest, we're all friends here.)
I don't, but I grind my teeth.
5. Your car breaks down on the side of the road, what do you do?
Breath and call the AA (since in England its the AA not AAA(triple A))
6. What's one item that has been on your wishlist lately?
Plane tickets to Boston. I want to go home.
7. It's almost Summer (or winter if you live in the Southern Hemisphere), what are you looking forward to most?
For it to End! I know... WHAT??? But I will be working all summer and trying my hardest to get back into shape. Maybe a bit of traveling, but I just want summer to be done so that it'll be closer to when we move back home!
Summer Summer Summer
It is actually gorgeous outside right now!!! The sun is shinning its in the 70s with a cool breeze. It couldnt be any more perfect. In fact, if it were to stay like this for the rest of my life ... I would be fine with it!
This weather is making me miss summertime back home. In one year's time, the very first day of summer like weather I will headed to the beach!
Since all I can focus on today is this beautiful weather I will link up with The Vintage Apple for Oh How Pintersting Wednesday to share a few of my favorite summer themed pin's. AHH!! I want to go home and go to the beach!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Monday List / Monday Weigh In
It may be Tuesday but I had no time to get on the computer yesterday!
Monday Weigh In
147.4
No gym last week, I know fail! But I'm so proud of myself sticking to my diet. Everything has been healthy and under my calories for the day!
Monday Weigh In
147.4
No gym last week, I know fail! But I'm so proud of myself sticking to my diet. Everything has been healthy and under my calories for the day!
001. Finish the last 50 pages of 11.22.63
OH my goodness! Such an amazing book
002. Write my review
I am so excited to share this book and my opinion, I already had everyone at work reading it!
003. Stick to healthy eating
I'm actually enjoying this. I feel great... actually I feel like a new person, lots of energy and I never feel sluggish
Friday, May 18, 2012
Friday's Letters
(second picture down)
Dear working out, I've only been on Monday. But as long as I go today and tomorrow morning then I'll be happier. Dear nightmare last night, Yikes! I need to stop with all the medieval time shows and movies. Game of Thrones, and Brave Heart in one night. Then I spend the night dream about being tortured to death. I woke both Ryan and I screaming last night. Dear Hiro, your birthday is tomorrow! 1 year old! You went from being my Little Muffin to Mr. Fluffington.
Dear England weather, your still kind of cold! It's been nicer, but it's still raining a bit and well I just want summer weather! You were so nice last year. Please make my last summer here a nice and warm one please!
xo elsa
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Neat and Tidy
I am an very messy and untidy person. Probably has something to do with laziness. But its all part of what I'm trying to work on. I want to start organizing the messy places around my house. First I want to start with my makeup stand area. That place is a mess and its overwhelming. So I found a few ideas to help me figure out how to control the chaos.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Monday List
I am feeling a lot better about everything today. I had a wonderful weekend with my husband. It was sunny and warm. I spoke with my mother for Mothers Day and Birthday yesterday. That was the last Mothers Day I will ever miss again. I get to cross that off my count down.
001. Get to the gym at least 3 times this week
Last week I didn't go.
002. Burn 300 calories each trip to the gym (at least)
I want to do that in just cardio. Addition weight lifting is extra.
003. Get a heart rate monitor
I would like to get one that count calories burned too. That way I can keep track of what I burn while weight lifting too.
004. Finish 11.22.63 by Steven King
I want to finish this week. Half the month is over and I want to be reading two books a month. I'd also like to write a review.
Monday Weight In / Fitness Update
Well its Monday so I got on the scale. I have to say I didn't like having to wait. I usually get on every morning to check. But it did help me stick to my calorie counter. I had it set to lose 1 pound this past week to ease back into it. I'll change it back to 2 for this week. I didn't lose an entire full pound but that's okay.
May.14.12-148.4
May.7.12-149.2
Monday May 14, 2012
20 min cardio on the elliptical. I'm not happy with it. I just couldn't breath today. But I pushed myself to 100 calories burned. Its better than nothing.
Check out my fitness page to see the progress I have made so far.
May.14.12-148.4
May.7.12-149.2
Monday May 14, 2012
20 min cardio on the elliptical. I'm not happy with it. I just couldn't breath today. But I pushed myself to 100 calories burned. Its better than nothing.
Check out my fitness page to see the progress I have made so far.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Play Time with Hiro
The other day Ryan and I spent some time just goofing around with our fur ball Hiro!! His Birthday is next Saturday, I'm going to give him the best 1st Birthday EVER!!! I'm linking up with Mrs Monologues for Fur Baby Friday
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Hiro after all our play time !!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
You may look but CAN'T EAT
Since I cannot be eating all sorts of yummy junk and unhealthy meals today I'm going to link up with thevintageapple for Oh How Pinteresting Wednesday and virtually enjoy all these yummy looking foods!!!
source: the-girl-who-ate-everything.com via Elsa on Pintrest
source: restlesschipotle.com via Elsa on Pintrest
source: recipeslife.blogspot.com via Elsa on Pintrest
source: nancycreative.com via Elsa on Pintrest
source: sylviagarza.wordpress.com via Elsa on Pintrest
source: sixsisterstuff.com via Elsa on Pintrest
I personally can't go wrong with baked goods and potato dishes!!!!! I have to say just looking at theses recipes is almost like eating them!!! with out all the nasty calories!!!!! The other day while I was checking out a family they were buying marshmallows ... apparently they now make flat square ones (perfect for smore's), chocolate mint, and cinnamon (I think it was cinnamon). Anyways, we must have just got them in the store... first thing I thought was yum I'm going to buy theses! But instead i gave them a sniff!!! hahaha!!! Just as good as eating them and again no calories! I KNOW ITS WEIRD but it works!!
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