Fabulously Fit Friday 1

Wow! Another week has come and gone. My lovely fiance was out of town, so I was 100% focused on work and on training like a beast (focused nutrition!). I’m really proud of all of the hard work I put in this week, but honestly, I know I was preparing for this weekend…because I’ll be going out of town (again).
I have every good intention of being disciplined (except for a treat here and there) this weekend, so hopefully I’ll stick to my plan. My mom and I are going to look at more potential wedding reception venues, which I’m so excited about (plus, I always miss seeing my mom).
How did you do with your fitness this week? Here’s my Proof:

Friday: After a fun bowling date night with my mister, I cranked out 60 min of steady but hard, level 5 resistance on the stationary bike.

Saturday: Saturday morning I enjoyed a power-walk to and from the Memphis Farmers Market. I like to push myself hard enough on those walks to make them truly count for my day’s cardio. Saturday evening I did circuit workout.

 

Sunday: day of rest – i.e. standing and working in the kitchen all day (still moving, all day long!)

Monday : 30 min all-out run on the elliptical, resistance 5 (I RUN on the elliptical and don’t use the arm-rest for balance – ask my mom, I look like a speed demon); strength circuit

 

Tuesday: 90 min Bikram Hot Yoga

Wednesday: 4 miles power stroller walk!

Thursday: Rest! After days of hard work and exercise, the worst thing started to happen…I started to get a sore throat. I’ve decided to rest my body and use Thursday to pack and prepare for my weekend trip! 

 

This week I decided to take my training recovery more seriously and have thus started wearing compression sleeves on my legs after impact workouts (hittin the pavement, jumping exercises, etc.). These are really important to maximize recovery blood flow in your legs and they also help prevent shin splints, which I happen to be prone to.

 

 

Healthy Bites by Cotter Crunch: Lindsay is absolutely amazing. She’s a super multi-tasker, like all of us bloggers tend to be, and she makes these Healthy Bites and sells them! You can order them based on your workout routines (whether you need them pre-, post-, or during your workout) or just for a treat. They are so fun, come in tons of delish flavors, and you’ll want to be working out harder just to eat them!!

 

Nutty Butter by The Smart Kitchen: Once again, in moderation, things like nut butters are fabulous for you. Sarah makes these small-batch nut butters in her kitchen! They come in fun flavors, and I tried the Cookie Dough and the Birthday Cake! Yes, they taste absolutely amazing! So, drop a teaspoon or two of this into your oatmeal and let it melt and swirl to make a decadent, healthy treat!!

 

Attune Buckwheat and Hemp Cereal: high protein and gluten-free! If you need a crunchy topping to your yogurt, crumble up a bit of this and you’ll be totally satisfied. It’s a bit higher in calories (200 cal per cup), which is why I wouldn’t eat it by the bowl-full, but I love that it is significantly higher in protein than your typical cereal, making it a perfect treat.

Strike up a conversation: Have you tried any new products this week?? I’m a new product junkie!