Things I Love Lately.

I wanted to share a couple things I've been loving lately...

 I have not had a young coconut in way too long. Last week I had a little bit of a headache at work and one of my sweet friends brought me this. It totally helped! 

 I'm trying something new. Lately, I suck at eating veggies so I decided to wash, cut and place them in a convenient spot in the fridge. Hopefully this will make eating veggies easier. I will report back and if it's successful then I'll add some more variety.

I just download this app with awesome workouts and activity tracking. It is loaded with quick and effective workouts. Free on iPhone!

 Started using my FitBit again. It's a great way for me to check on my daily activity levels.

I've been trying to read one sutra a day. Deep reading but truly inspiring.

Happy Fitnessing!

Sleep Deprived.

So. Tired. Bleh.

I wish I had some cool workouts to write about but the only thing I've done since Saturday is 10 minutes of Pilates yesterday morning before working sixteen hours (inventory day). 

Sleep has not been a priority lately. I got about 5 hours of sleep last night which is terrible for me. I usually get 8-9 hours. I definitely felt it today. As soon as I got into my car to go home I started crying. Other than feeling overwhelmed at work like usual, nothing was wrong, I just needed a nap. When I came into the house Eric could tell I was sad and immediately jumped up for damage control. It wasn't long before I was asleep in my giant bed. So comfy. However, a 90 minute nap was not enough so I'll be back in bed early tonight. 

I had every one of these symptoms.

Eric made a deal with a friend and his end of the deal consisted if working out with his friend 6 days a week for 3 months. He can only miss 3 days! I'm excited for him to get into this habit! A habit that is good for his health and great for me because I get a gym buddy! It's ironic though that usually I would love to go to the gym with him at any chance but the first 2 days of his new deal I've missed out on the opportunity to be his gym buddy. Tonight I just didn't feel like I should go workout since I'm already run down. I need to rest more than workout as I rest and prep for the marathon THIS Saturday. 

Here he is leaving to the gym as I sit on the couch-I'm not exactly sure what he is mad about right here but it's probably because I'm not going with him :)

As soon as he left to the gym I ate cookies because that's pretty much all I had in my cupboard and I'm too tired to cook. I did put some brown rice in the rice cooker but it wasn't done yet. 

These cookies are AH-MAZE-ING! And they are clean - organic almond flour and organic evaporated cane juice!

Happy Fitnessing!

Tuesday Tip :: Pamper Yourself

      

Facial Mud Mask

I am a firm believer in "me time." I've had a lot going on this month but even when you're busy and don't think you have time it is so important to do something for yourself. Each week I try to take a hot salt bath with essential oils and/or give myself a pedicure, manicure or facial. Sometimes I'm able to do all while watching a movie. It is so relaxing. Every once in a while it's even better when I can get a professional massage or go to the spa. Take care of your body with clean skin care and body products when available. Your skin absorbs what you put on it so read labels and try to avoid these ingredients.

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Happy Fitnessing!