sparklerawk
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sparklerawk
Just a girl in the world of traffic and stars....
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA
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Feats Completed
Workout
And The Challenge Works Its Wonders Again.
I went to the gym tonight, despite getting out of work 45 minutes later than I planned (my own fault this time). I don't know how it does it, but the challenge always manages to take away my own excuses (most.. or maybe some... of the time).
Place:
Bally Total Fitness
Wait, what year is it???
I've lost all concept of time recently. I had a 6 hour work meeting yesterday. On a Sunday. I also had to go into work on Saturday. Yeah... so much for a WEEKEND!
What a year for a new year.
I've been a bad friend to myself over the past 4 months. I've been spending WAY too much time with my other friend... work. And yeah, I don't really like that friend anymore. I don't like hanging out with him anymore... he's kind of a douche. I mean, you know, 9a-6p with an hour break (that is an ACTUAL break... like, I don't see or talk to work at all) is fine...
Pushing myself.
Did Level 1 of 30 Day Shred again. It was fine. Same difficultly as yesterday but I'm accustomed to it now, so it's more tolerable. Not sure doing it right before bed is a good idea though. Too tired to do things properly. I had a twinge of pain in my ankle a couple timse during jumping jacks and had to pause to not hurt myself and re-focus.
Workout
One Part Sugar, Two Parts Feeling...
[FEAT: Workout - 22 of 50, General Eating - 8 of 11]
Place:
Outside
Huh... that's interesting.
So um. I just realized something. There are 27 days left. I've done 21 workouts so far. I need to complete 50 workouts total in order to accomplish that feat. Let's do the math, shall we?
(50 workout - 21 workouts) / 27 days = I'M FUCKED!
I've slacked majorly. And now I have to do 29 workouts PLUS complete 18 feats in 27 days. Way to go, self! Way. To. Go.
Workout
Excuse me, I need to shower... so I can CRY IN IT.
[FEAT: Workout - 21 of 50]
Class(es) Taken:
30 Day Shred - Jilian Michaels
Date:
Mon, 08/10/2009 (All day)
Quick Note
[FEAT: General Eating - 7 of 11]
Workout
I don't want to be sore anymore!
[FEAT: Workout - 20 of 50]
I feel weak. And useless. And like I'll never be able to workout. Ugh.
I tried a new yoga workout (The Trainer's Edge: Long & Lean Yoga with Baron Baptiste) and I was excited to find that it was both a new challenge and easy to follow. Except, I couldn't hold a pose for shit.
Place:
Netflix Instant
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Workout
And The Challenge Works Its Wonders Again.
I went to the gym tonight, despite getting out of work 45 minutes later than I planned (my own fault this time). I don't know how it does it, but the challenge always manages to take away my own excuses (most.. or maybe some... of the time).
Place:
Bally Total Fitness
Workout
One Part Sugar, Two Parts Feeling...
[FEAT: Workout - 22 of 50, General Eating - 8 of 11]
Place:
Outside
Workout
Excuse me, I need to shower... so I can CRY IN IT.
[FEAT: Workout - 21 of 50]
Class(es) Taken:
30 Day Shred - Jilian Michaels
Date:
Mon, 08/10/2009 (All day)
Workout
I don't want to be sore anymore!
[FEAT: Workout - 20 of 50]
I feel weak. And useless. And like I'll never be able to workout. Ugh.
I tried a new yoga workout (The Trainer's Edge: Long & Lean Yoga with Baron Baptiste) and I was excited to find that it was both a new challenge and easy to follow. Except, I couldn't hold a pose for shit.
Place:
Netflix Instant
Workout
Yoga, A Hot Shower and Electricity!
[FEAT: Workout - 19 of 50]
Didn't get home in time to go for a walk (thanks, work!). However, I did come home to ELECTRICITY! WOOHOO!
I did 45 minutes of yoga to stretch my angry angry muscles. It was kind of nice to feel almost every muscle in my body being stretched... it helps in understanding all the yoga poses.
Place:
Netflix Instant
Workout
Want to be stronger? Take up pole dancing. No, seriously.
[FEAT: Workout - 18 of 50, Fitness Class - 2 of 3] This week was a bust workout wise. As in, I didn't workout AT ALL (except for today). Working 10-12 days everyday and having to get up at 3am for work a couple times kinda kills anything outside of workout. I did manage to accomplish a 3x6:30, but after that 14 hour day of work that started at 4:30a I could bring myself to get up at 6:30a.
Class(es) Taken:
Beginner/Intermediate - Nicole Williams
Place:
Pole Dance Allure
Date:
Sun, 08/02/2009 (All day)
Workout
I Did It For The Glory.
[FEAT: Workout - 17 of 50]
Got to the gym tonight. Earlier than usual, which was nice. Not too crowded. Didn't want to kill people. Did the usual routine.
15 minutes stair climber
15 minutes Precor crosstrainer
15 minutes elliptical
15 minutes treadmill
Place:
Bally Total Fitness
Workout
Monday & Off to a Good Start
[FEAT: Workout - 16 of 50]
I'm giving myself an A++ today!
Place:
Bally Total Fitness
Workout
Here Comes A Better Version of Me...
[FEAT: Workout - 15 of 50]
I haven't worked out since Tuesday. Grrrrr.
Place:
Bally Total Fitness
Workout
I solved the mystery... well, part of it.
[FEAT: Workout - 14 of 50]
During my workout tonight, I managed to score what I dubbed the "awesome elliptical machine." Why is it awesome? Cause I can maintain an 11 with the greatest of ease, while still having my heart rate up. And guess what... I figured out why. Cause it's 11... KILOMETERS. Fucking metric system. CMON! No wonder it's so fucking easy, it's METRIC.
Place:
Bally Total Fitness
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No, it's not in Atwater Village...
But apparently Hollywood isn't a neighborhood in LA.
Why the hate SW? Hollywood is like the most FAMOUS neighborhood in Los Angeles... so uh, why isn't it in the drop-down box? Can we fixy-fixy this?
2 miles in under 20 minutes is awesome! I'm considering running outside in the morning and I'm trying to figure out how long it will take, since I have to factor in walking to and from the park. I was thinking it would take me 30-40 minutes to run the 2.2 miles around the park, but if you did it in under 20 I figure I could do it in at least 20! So thank you for that inspiration and guidance!
Posted in response to: A Whole New Me!
Oooooh, neat! I so want this!
Posted in response to: Pimp Your Alarm with WakeMate
omg, sandyliz!!! Hooray for spreadsheets!
Posted in response to: Social Workout Decade-Opening, Inertia-Crushing New Year's Edition
Oh yay, this challenge falls right in line with my New Year's To-Do. I'm excited! :)
Posted in response to: Social Workout Decade-Opening, Inertia-Crushing New Year's Edition
Um... I fidget anyway possible. Rapidly tapping fingers on the table/desk. Leg jiggling. Tugging/twirling my hair. TOUCHING MY FACE/HEAD (I hate this habit). If I'm wearing a hoodie, I play with the zipper ALL the time. Flicking my finger nails.
I can always find a way to fidget. The more annoying to people around me, the better! :P
Posted in response to: How Do You Fidget?
O. M. G. Heidi's website is RIDICULOUS. Does she know it's not 1998 anymore?
Posted in response to: Random Fitness News: George Sodini, Heidi Montag, and the Seal Workout
And now I so don't want this bagel anymore. I think you've started a new weight-loss trend, Molly. :P
Posted in response to: You're Eating What?
I thought the same thing. Especially since it said something along the lines of "lose 3lbs of fat with this weird tip." Like, really? That was as creative as you could get? "Weird tip." You should seriously consider expanding your vocabulary.
Posted in response to: does anyone else think that...
Oh, damn you and your logic, sandyliz! Sadness. So... meh... I totally failed the summer challenge. Boo, me.
Posted in response to: One Part Sugar, Two Parts Feeling...
Um... I have 19 feats to complete... :/
Posted in response to: Did You Hear...
I'm worried about not completing the challenge as well, though I'm sure there will be at least ONE person, if not LOTS of peeps who'll finish with flying colors. If can at least complete 50 workouts, I'll be content. :)
Posted in response to: Did You Hear...
I only attend parties for one reason. Alcohol. Unless Zumba has alcohol, they have no right to call it a party. Liars.
Posted in response to: On Zumba and Capitalism
That's how I cook it, and it comes out quite tasty. But there are a few crazies (love you, crazies!) out there who think it's a no-no to cook rice that way. Because essentially, when you strain the rice, you're straining out all of the nutrients that were cooked out of the rice.
But really... I don't have an hour an a half to let the rice simmer in liquid (I cook it in chicken broth instead of water for more flavor), so it's getting boiled. I'll get my nutrients from vegetables, thanks. :)
Posted in response to: Shhh: Brown Rice For Dummies
Oh god... I share your hatred for Denise Austin, sandyliz. Although, she has more of the "punch the TV in face" effect on me.
Posted in response to: Excuse me, I need to shower... so I can CRY IN IT.
Aww, bitches. Their website is currently down for scheduled maintenance. :(
I wanna vote, dammit!
Posted in response to: tastes good, like von hottie
Ha! Glad you guys enjoy it. :)
Posted in response to: Excuse me, I need to shower... so I can CRY IN IT.
Anyone else like cutting up grapes and tossing them in their tuna salad? I always feel like I'm the only person who likes it.
Posted in response to: Emergency Chic Tuna Salad
I love fresh starts. : )
Posted in response to: On Fresh Starts
Oh yes... I know for fact that the less I sleep the more I eat. On days when I can only get 3-4 hours of sleep (those days are few and far between, but they still exist and I hate them and they should die) I end up eating TWICE the amount of food I normally eat. It always feels like I'm eating to stay awake. Even if I eat healthy for the most part, I'm still eating much more than I normally do.
Posted in response to: You're Hungry because you don't sleep enough!
I'm usually moderately hungry after a workout, which means I have enough time to make a healthy meal. But there are occasions after working out when I feel like I'll die if I don't eat and my go-to food is always a bowl of cereal (usually corn flakes, my favorite). It a nice, quick food fix and it doesn't completely negate all my workout efforts.
Posted in response to: Are You a Post-Workout Snarfer?
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on 2 years 19 weeks ago by sparklerawk