Ice Skating & My Fitness Status

When planning a team activity for my coworkers I always want to do something active. Last time it was Zumba, this time it was ice skating! I loved all the Christmas lights and music at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City. The rink was small but the fun was big! We practiced our tricks, danced on the ice and watched a couple get engaged. It was a great way to kick off the holiday season.

 

In Chelsea fitness news... My left IT band is still bugging me, I've been treating it like ITBS and have been running very little this past month but I'm really not seeing any improvement. I think I need to do some more research on how I can heal it quicker because it is hindering my yoga practice and this is my favorite time of the year to practice yoga.

I went to a pump class AND Zumba class on Thanksgiving and it was so wonderful, especially before  eating all that yummy stuffing at Tucanos--yes, we went to a restaurant for Thanksgiving and it was actually really fun and yummy!

Hope you're all having a great holiday season so far!


Happy Fitnessing (and relaxing)!

Things That Make Me Happy

This guy:

Eric is the best! I'm amazed everyday with the amount of patience he has with me. Plus, he makes me laugh.. A lot. Such a babe. 

Sisters:

I'm obsessed with these girls. They completely understand me. They know all my imperfections and love me lots anyway. 

I can't forget all these ladies either. I've always been so close to my cousins. They're like sisters to me. 

Good friends:

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Eric and I have the coolest friends! I love all of them (many not pictured), they are like family and we have so much fun together!

I also love the friends I work with. They are so awesome! They were such good sports when I had them do Zumba at a team work party. I learn so much from each and every one of them. 

Good food (that somebody makes for me): 

I had these fabulous CLEAN chicken enchiladas in our new Real Foods Market in Salt Lake City and they were pretty much brilliant. I love food but I really don't like making it myself. When somebody makes me food (healthy food especially), that is guaranteed to put a smile on my face.  

Finishing a workout: 

Whether it's finishing a long run or laying down in savasana after a good yoga class. The world seems to always be a better place and I'm able to better accept myself and be happy where I am in life. 

Finishing a big race is pretty cool too! 

Oh and a kombucha of course! I drank this baby last week when I had a tummy ache and it settled it within minutes. Also, french macarons... sea salted caramel might be my favorite flavor... Yummmmy!

Have a great Wednesday! 

Happy Fitnessing!

Tell me something that makes you happy?

Have you tried a french macaron?

Have you tried kombucha? You should, or maybe we shouldn't be friends;)...

What are your weekend plans?

Disneyland 2013 :: Day One

We ended up with three different rooms in the hotel my brother-in-law Spencer booked because a couple of their students cancelled so we had our choice of several different sleeping arrangements. The first night Eric slept in his own room with a king, Spencer slept in his own room with a king and Shenelle and I slept in a shared room with two queens - except we slept together because we like cuddling. Anyway, moving on... We woke up early Friday morning to get in a workout in before Disneyland. We cycled, did the elliptical and worked our triceps, arms and abs. Shenelle is 16 weeks pregnant and did all the workouts with me. She rocks! I meant to take a pic of us working out as proof but I was having too much fun with my sis so, oops!

Notice the one bed slept in.

After a good workout, we had breakfast at the hotel which was not too shabby. I powered up with some eggs and a cinnamon raisin bagel and Eric ate like 15 pieces of bacon. He was seriously in heaven.

By 10:30am we were in line for our first and favorite ride at Disneyland, STAR TOURS! We then shared a churro, bought some mouse ears, rode space mountain and Eric killed me at Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters. At this point our Disneyland trip was made but we decided to stay a little longer. :)

Wow... I must be a terrible shot! I sure hope I never have to use those astro blasters to protect myself during the Zombie apocolypse 

Haha Space mountain - Eric's sweatshirt around his neck is so great! 

Eric satisfied his corn dog craving. He always has to get one in Disneyland.

We went on the Tower of Terror countless times. My favorite! I love posing for the camera!

Spencer made reservations to Ariel's Grotto in California adventure. I got the asian style chicken with noodles peppers, mushrooms and edemame and Eric got the steak and lobster tail. They brought us a fondu plate complete with strawberries, cheesecake, Oreos, and rice krispies (YUCK! I hate rice krispies, they really should never have been invented). The meal was all pretty good but overpriced in my opinion. It had a great view!

It was cool that because we ate there they let us sit in a special spot to watch the World of Color. You NEED to see it. I almost cry every time I see it. The various clips of the classic animated Disney movies and all the music is so nostalgic and it makes me want to cuddle up on the couch and watch every one of them! 

We had to wait a little before the show started. While we were waiting Shenelle taught me how to play Candy Crush while the boys slept. Yes, I know I'm late on the Candy Crush trend but I was avoiding it because I didn't want to be one of THOSE people who is addicted to it. Well, now I am.  

A great first day. Stay tuned for day 2!

Happy Fitnessing!

What is your favorite Disney movie? Aladdin all the way for me.

You fave thing to dip in chocolate? Strawberries - I'm pretty sure God creating strawberries for this very purpose.

Weekend Review and I Don't Hate Running as Much!

We had a great weekend full of family. Friday we did dinner with my side of the family and Saturday we headed to Idaho to be with Eric's family for a baby blessing. We got home last night and spent a little time watching Arrested Development before going to bed and starting a new week.

Bike ride with the hubs. So fun, but right after this I had a terrible allergy attack. I haven't had allergies in years. Yuck!

 Babes admiring the Babes, little baby Elsie. Also, I WON in a game of 6 dice against Eric and his Dad! - big deal

Saturday morning I did 14 miles and it was actually enjoyable. Probably because I took it easy and placed no expectations on myself. I woke up early, popped in my headphones and was entertained with listening to Pride and Prejudice on my audiobook app for the entire 2 hours. It was nice to not loathe running that day. I'm hoping to keep that up this week.

Do you like running with an audiobook? Do you have any book recommendations for me? :)

Happy Fitnessing!