Wicked Wednesday!

Had a great day at work as usual, but a rough day with my 18 year old daughter who thinks I am the devil! Boy does she get me heated...so I of course, took all my aggression out on my body! GRRR....




Today I had a great full body workout, along with some cardio. I am getting better with the recumbent bike, even though it's boring as HECK! Tomorrow is my 4 mile run again, and I gotta be honest, I LOOK FORWARD to doing that run! I look forward to EVERY Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday because those are my running days.

Here is my workout today...
15 minutes recumbent bike
Started with some sick pushups...Feet on the bench- pushing up off a bosu!...13 reps
Walking lunge with a weighted ball twisting to each side...20 reps
1 arm seated cable row...15 reps
**3 sets**

unilateral leg press...12 reps
bent over reverse fly...12 reps
reverse leg raise (lying on stability ball that is on top of a bench (i know, I need pics!) 15 reps
**3 sets**

Bent knee bird dog on bosu...15 each side
forarm to hand on bosu....ass whopping for the shoulders and triceps, core too!...15 each arm
jump squats off bosu...15 reps
**3 sets**

NO ASSIST pullups! 7 reps baby!
decline abs...15 reps
ham curl in with stability ball...15
Glute raise, heels on ball...20
**3 sets**

10 minutes on stationary bike

Made the BEST mashed sweet potatoes for dinner tonight! I love when I can make something the whole family LOVES!
http://www.youtube.com/teebean1971
Anyway, along with those amazing MP's, I made grilled Halibut fillets with drizzled Olive Oil and lemon..Oh and a sprinkle of pepper! DELISH! The other veggie we had was boiled diced zucchini with Olive oil (just a drizzle) and some Sea Salt! What a meal!

I hope you'll check out the video! Let me know what  you think!

4 miles! 43 minutes

YEP! Well I set the alarm for 4:40am, but THAT didn't happen! SO, after I was done with my clients, I flew to Equinox, switched sneakers and did my 15 minutes of DYNAMIC stretching followed by my 4 mile run....YEP! This week and next week I will be doing 4 miles on Tuesday and Thursdays and 5 miles on Sundays! I am so siked! I felt great today...It took about 1.5 miles before I was warmed up and in my zone, but once I was there, I felt as though I were the only one in the whole gym! :O)  Yes, I am still running indoors, but soon to switch to the track, before the road...LISTEN ladies, I gotta take it slow and steady! I have arthritis SEVERELY in both knee (looking at double knee surgery) and in my left ankle as well!

5.6~ 1st mile
5.7~ 2nd mile
5.8~ 3rd mile
5.9~ 4th mile! :O)

Those runners reading this, my shoulders are down, I'm not tense, but I still get this cramp in between my shoulder blades while running! What the hell!
so 43 minutes & 450 calories later, I should have stretched and walked out, but I felt so amazing, I did some abs, and some resistance bands workout stuff- just to stay pumped! :O)

Off to make some lentils and filet mignon for Mario, I will have lentils and a veggie burger- kids are with gramma....

Have a great night!

RXodus- MY FAVORITE Protein!

You ladies and guys know how I eat and live my life....I am the GREEN GODDESS...WIth that being said, I do my VERY best to only eat whole food's in their MOST natural state! I DO supplement with a protein powder. This protein powder is PACkED with the healthiest nutrients, and FIBER!!!!! YOU HAVE GOT TO TRY IT!


BENEFITS....

1. All natural, including the sweetening system (Stevia, Brazilian Cacao)




2.  Contain 3 of the most nutrient-dense green Anti-oxidants on the planet (Spinach, Brocolli, Alfalfa) which have been proven to fight every disease from diabetes to cancer.



3.  Protein base is a premium Whey-Isolate, which means no lactose, no bloating & quicker absorption



4.  Natural dietary fiber (as you are well aware, proper digestion & waste elimination are equally as important as nutritional intake and exercise...esp. for women)



5. Can be used effectively as both meal replacement for weight loss /as well as post-work-out recovery.


XO
Let me know if you try it and what you think!
Green Goddess.

My Running recap to date!

So, i was looking over my workout journals trying to figure out when I started this running addiction/ passion...
The exact date was July 27th! WOW! it went pretty much something like this:
3 min walk, 1 minute run for about 15-20 minutes...

By August 11th, I was up to 3 miles, but would stop for a minute about 2-3 times.....After I got back from Italy on August 29th, that is when my LIFE changed!
September 15, marked my First milestone! 3.5 miles in 34 minutes NON STOP! I felt amazing that day..It was a 6am run, and it got me thinking that was the best time for me as far as my energy levels! from that day on, every Tuesday and Thursday, I would run 3.5 miles non stop... Sundays would be my longer run of 4.5 miles. September 20th marked another milestone for me! 4.5 miles NON- STOP! I did this for the past 2 weeks. Tomorrow marks yet another new milestone for me...here is how the next two weeks will go...
Tuesday- 4 mile run
Thursday- 4 mile run
Sunday- 5 mile run!
OMG! This week is really going to get me out of my comfort zone! YIKES! I am so excited!
I have been reading this GREAT new (to me) Magazine!

I LOVE it! It's so helpful to me with everything from stretching to nutrition to what sneakers to wear! I also have some FAVORITE websites...
www.runnersworld.com
www.coolrunning.com
www.marathonrookie.com (thanks April!)

These sites are great! I have totaly transformed my workouts from BODYBUILDER type, to Athele type..
BEST PART? I work out at Equinox Fitness Clubs...I have been there for years, and used to work there for years a very long time ago...So, I know everyone in there. It's my second home and I love it! Anyway, for me to walk in and get 4 compliments in one day about how I have changed my physique, well, I was sooo siked! I am a very shy and humble girl, so to take these compliments is HUGE for me! I thanked them all and got even more motivated to continue doing my THANG! :O) Thanks Guys!

Well, Tomorrow is my 4 mile run at 5am.....Wish me luck!
Until tomorrow...Stay Green, Stay healthy, Stay happy!
XO Green Goddess

Marvelous Monday!

What a GORGEOUS morning driving into work! WOW! The weather is great, the sun is shinning, I had a fabulous breakfast...on with my day! :O)

Today, I have my total body workout along with 40 minutes on the recumbant bike...This freaking bike hurts my BUM so much! AFter 10 minutes, I feel my muscles tearing up! LORD! SO 40 minutes is like DEATH for me! I will get through it!

Here is my TB workout!
#1
Step ups w/ opposite side shoulder press...12 reps
Pikes on stability ball...15 reps
back extensions w/ v raise...15 reps
Squat presses w/ dbells...15 reps
Side planks w/ feet on bosu...15 reps
** 3 times**

#2
Side lateral walk with ankle bands...20 reps
Side lateral band twist for torso...20 reps
1 leg glute raise...20 reps
bosu forarm to hand fast switch...20 reps
side to side plyo on bosu...20 reps
**3 times**

#3
fast switch with two bosu...20 reps
walking lunge holding bosu & twisting...20 reps
green band chest press...25 reps
green band supermans..25 reps
**3 times**

40 minutes on Recumbant bike.... KYS!

Breakfast was:
2 Nature's path waffles
1 teaspoon peanut butter
1 small banana sliced
1 tbsp bee pollen sprinkled on top

2nd meal:
Lara Bar

3rd Meal:
5 egg whites
2 slices Ezekiel toast
1/2 avocado
sliced tomato, mushroom and spinach

4th meal:
Green Goddess Shake

5th and final meal...
6 oz salmon
1/2 acorn squash


Girls! Have a fabulous, positive and productive day!
XO Green Goddess

Hey Bloggers!

SO, I am beginning to think I am a RUNNER now! LOL! I also think I am getting a little obsessed lately...I find myself reading numerous articles about running and everything from how to run, to what to eat and what race I should enter.
I went for my run today and did 4.5 miles for the second time! I am so siked~ When I get off, I have to literally walk around the gym for about 15 minutes, catch my breath and tell myself how proud I am OF MYSELF! :O)
It's rainy and gross here in NY- It's the perfect day to stay inside, so I did just that! Plus I cleaned EVERYTHING! I miss having a cleaning lady, but I hate not trusting people in my home and I also hate when they don't show up! SO, I am forced to do it myself! Both Mario & I are NEAT freaks!

I told you in my video about my new fabulous supplement MACA POWDER here is why I take it! Look at all the benefits!

Maca is a nutrition-packed root vegetable, also known as “Peruvian ginseng,” that grows in the mountain plateaus of the Peruvian Andes. It is rich in amino acids, phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals, and has been used as a traditional source of both food and medicine by indigenous people since the time of the Incas.




This plant has been credited with many healthful effects, including:
Increasing energy, stamina and endurance
Enhancing libido and treating impotence
Stimulating fertility in both sexes
Supporting the immune system and adrenal function
Reducing chronic fatigue
Regulating and supporting the endocrine system

Maca is a powerful adaptogen that has long been used to treat menopausal symptoms and is now being prescribed by many health practitioners as a safe, effective alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Maca's reputation as a powerful enhancer of strength and stamina and as a libido-fertility herb goes back more than 500 years, and today it is gaining worldwide attention for its effectiveness.

From a nutritional standpoint, maca is rich in sugar, proteins, starches, and important minerals, such as iron, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. It also contains numerous trace minerals (including iodine), B vitamins, linoleic and oleic oils (essential fatty acids), and 18 amino acids, including 7 of the 9 essential amino acids.

There you have it! I put it in my shakes! I have also sprinkled it on my flax waffles, but almost gagged- not a good idea...very chalky!  :O(

Here is how mu run went today:
5.6~ 1 mile
5.7~ 2nd mile
5.8~ 3rd mile
5.9~ 4th mile
6.0~ 5th mile
400 calories
heart rate was 156~171 a little higher than normal, hmmm
43 minutes

SO, that's all I got for ya girlies! Keep checking on youtube! I have some SICK recipes going on this week!!
Enjoy your WET Sunday!

XO Green Goddess

TGIF! No gym today! Achy knees and a fab recipe!

I am so happy it's friday! It seems that lately I have been taking Fridays off from the gym, since Saturdays are now my long run days! I just sike myself up for this day! My knee has not been in a good mood lately! Yesterday after my run, it starting being FRESH! I pushed through my workout and also stretched for a long time...I am getting so much more FLEXIBLE! SO happy, but still working with the knee! I have been diggin up some great exercises for runner with knee issues...The problem comes from my hips and glutes...I need to make them stronger, in order to NOT have this issue with achy throbbing knees. SO I am going to give you the exercises too! Enjoy the pics! :O) ps. my weight is 123.4....GET IT! 1234! I love it! Well not really, but thought that number was cool! :O)

Recipe: Chocolate Peanut butter Green Goddess Shake
2 tbsp Rxodus Protein (choc)
2 tbsp bee pollen
2 tbsp chia
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 teaspoon Maca Powder
Water


 Did my food shopping at Whole Food's in Greenwich..The store is VERY small and tight, parking is always a nightmare, so I gotta prep myself before going! I mean seriously, These women are vicious! They will cut you off for a spot, and when you are in their way in the isles in the store, they will drive over you with their carriages!! SO you should be warned, be ready for combat and maybe pack some heat! LOL!  I got all I needed..

If you go to YOUTUBE.COM you can type in Teebean1971 and you will go to my channel and see my two videos from today! Let me know what ya think!

ps.

I now have my own channel on You tube!
www.youtube.com/user/teebean1971
Go here and subscribe! I will be posting my videos here from now on! It's so much easier! You can comment, and write to me, I will see everything! I am so excited! Let me know what you think!

XOXOO She's back! I am feeling a bit better! Think I needed a shake to lift me up!

I had 2 scoops green vibrance
1 scoop Rxodus vanilla protien
1.5 cups frozen blueberries
1 teaspoon raw peanut butter
'9 oz water
3 tbsp chia!
YUMMY!!!!


XOXOOX

oh and yes, I did my 3.5 mile run today in 31 minutes! Yeah- Bring it sista!!!!!

Sleepy head didn't get up this morning! and a video! YUP! :O)

My daily dirt!




I know, I know...I'm a sleepy head. I shut off the alarm at 4:30 and before I knew it-it was 6:25! Jumped outta bed, did my morning usual and out the door I go with my Green Goddess Shake in hand! PHEW! Thank God for the LOUD ass Garbage men, or else, I would NOT have gotten up!

Well, since I did not do my run this morning....it's going to have to be at 10:30....Which is still early, but I realized yesterday that working out at 4:00 after running around all day is NOT my BEST TIME OF DAY! I sucked in the gym yesterday! BUT! Have no FEAR! SUPERWOMAN is back today!

Softening Judgment

Something I read this morning.....


Moving Beyond Appearances

It is our natural inclination to judge people, since it happens without our even thinking about it. We take one look and summarize a whole person—overweight, pretty, stylish, sloppy. This habit comes from the mind’s need to categorize the world in order to be able to function without becoming overwhelmed. When we judge, we are looking for pertinent information, trying to determine whether the person approaching is a threat, an ally, or someone we don’t need to worry about. This way of looking at people makes sense in a dangerous context, but in our daily lives it leads to an overly simplistic reading of the people we meet.



If you have ever judged someone dismissively, only to have them become a dear friend once you got to know them, you know the hazards of the judgment cycle firsthand. An experience like that may have led you to soften your natural tendency to believe your first impressions. We will always notice things about the people we meet, but as we become more conscious of the shortcomings of judgment, we won’t be satisfied with our surface observations. We may notice that someone is driving an expensive car, but we will decide whether to befriend her based on getting to know her over time. We will not rule out a friendship with someone with messy hair, especially if he turns out to have a great sense of humor and a kind heart. Liking or disliking a person is a choice you will naturally make, but it will be after you have gotten to know them.



Next time you notice yourself judging somebody, try to send love, light, or blessings to the person you were judging. Then try to listen to them openly or look them in the eye and learn something about them. If this is not easy for you, remember not to judge yourself either. Trust that with practice, you will successfully disable your habitual patterns. As you do, you will find a whole new dimension of perception opening up to you, allowing you to see beyond the surface and into the essence of the people you meet.

Draggin today- with so much to do!

I am so tired today! From the minute I woke up...But I had NO TIME to be tired or crabby! I had clients this morning...I had lunch with my sister who I haven't seen since she got married in August, and I had so many errands! How does this happen. I wanted to just cry! GRR... Well it's 8:15 and I am determined to get up tomorrow morning at do my 3.5 mile run at 5am! I am a stubborn girl! I will fight my body tooth and nail!

For those of you who left me comments yesterday- you made me feel so much better! THANK YOU for being so sweet! I love my blogger friends! Can we all meet one day! A girls trip?!?!? SOunds like fun huh!?!

Well, have a great night, I iwll be back to my normal self tomorrow- and PROMISE, videos on the way!
XO Green Goddess

Getting something off my chest!

Ok, so those of you who know me or have been following me....Have you EVER heard me say that I AM THE BEST TRAINER, or I am THE BEST NUTRITION COACH, or I am the BEST WIFE or MOTHER OR FRIEND??? NEVER!!!!!!!!!! Why? Beccause I am HUMBLE, respectful and aware of teh fact that I am NOT THE BEST AT ANYTHING, BUT I DOOOO MY BEST at everything..Are you with me here???

I do NOT compete wih any trainers, or INSTRUCTORS, or nutritionists. All I do is try my best to motivate, educate and inspire women of all ages. I DO take pride in my education and certifications in personal training and nutrition and I ALWAYS continue my education from AMAZING TEACHERS in the industry.

I don't know why people feel the need to say things like "THE BEST CLASS IN (such and such County) blah blah blah, or I'm the best trainer in this town..etc, you get my point....It was directed at me personally and I know that, but what I can't understand is why?  Whatever happend to woman being humble? sweet? sincere?  I am all of those things and will NEVER stoop to that level! Makes ya less pretty! :O)

Anyway, I want my CONNECTICUT girls to know that I know I am NOT the best in CONNECTICUT, but I damn well do my best to kick your ass, make you feel sexy, lean and beautiful and most of all help you find balance and health in your life.

So if trainers want to "TOOT their own horns" go for it! Know yourself out! My clients love me! My firends and family love me, and at the end of the day...Girl- it's alll that matters to me! I don't compete! NO NEED TO! I have my own THANG going on!
;O)

I love my life, my job and most importantly myself! I am comfortable in my own skin, with my education and my knowledge! I have transformed womens bodies and lifestyles, and will continue to do so!!

XO Green Goddess!

Hey there!!!!

What a fabulous morning! A little warm though! Hmmm.... Did my 3.5 mile run this morning at 5:30....finished in 31 minutes! I am getting faster! here is what went down..

5.7-1st mile

5.8-2nd mile

5.9- 3rd mile until I hit 2.5 miles, then...

6.0 till I hot 3.5 miles!

SO I finished in 31 minutes! NOT BAD HUH? :O)

I'm a happy girl!

I's sort of tired today- not sure if it's the weather or what, but dragging a bit. I have so much to do today still, so I have to refuel!

Had a different breakfast this morning:

2 kashi whole grain waffles

1 teaspoon sugar free raspberry jam

1/2 banana

bee pollen sprinkled on top...Ate like a sandwich and inhaled on my way to work! It was yummy- that was at 6:30..By 9am I was ready to eat my clients foot! I then had my Chocolate -Coconut Lara bar! INSANELY delicious!

My next meal will be the usual 5 whites with fresh basil, spinach mushrooms and tomato on an Ezekiel wrap! DELICIOUS and SATISFYING!

Sunday we went to that wedding...here is what I wore! I LOVED this dress so much and got so many compliments from women and even men went up to my husband to tell him their wives want my legs! I was so flattered! :O) The hard work is paying off!

me & My honey!

me & Melissa! LOVE her!

The beautiful bride and groom, Geri & Michael & my handsome husband Mario

The grooms dad- The most adorable man EVER!

We had a fabulous time! It was a fun date night for us....it was especially nice to see old friends and make some new ones!

XO

Sunday = NON STOP MOVING!

OMG! OMG! OMG!!!!! People! are you ready for this?!?!? I DID IT! ME! Tina! I DID IT! I set a goal for myself LAST week....I knew in my mind all week I had this run coming and GUESS WHAT! Yeah, you know what! I DID IT!!!! I was freaking out inside when I was done. i didn NOT stop once, I didn not drink any water (because it was far out of my reach) and um yeah, I did it!

Here is what I did:
5.6 first mile
5.7 second mile
5.8 third mile
5.9 fourth mile
6.0 till I hot 4.5 miles!!!! YA HOO!

It took 43 minutes... It always takes me about 10 minutes to loosen up and get into my zone, but once I am there, the time flies! When I hit the 3.5 mile mark, I started to feel my shoulders get tight, but aside from that, I was fine!
"I didn't know my own strength"

I still feel like I'm high_ it's such ana amazing feeling what running does to me. I am in the best mood! I came home, grabbed my bag and went food shopping. Came home chatted with my kiddies, and took Heather to Abercrombie for some clothes. Came hone, changed into my "HOUSEWIFE GET UP" and put on the rubber gloves and scrubbed my bathroom. Cleaned my house, and in a few hours I have to get ready for a wedding! So tonight is like date night for Mario & me! It's been since Italy, so I am ready!

Meals today:
pre-run
banana & 1 teasopon raw peanut butter

POST run (1.5 hours later)
5 egg whites
fresh basil leaves
mushrooms
whole grain pita

That's it so far...I'm starving and think it's time for a GREEN GODDESS SHAKE!!!

4 oz Coconut milk
4 oz water
3 kale leaves steamed and chopped
1 packet Hemp protein powder
3 tbsp bee pollen
3 tbsp Chia seed
2 cups Frozen Blueberries

DELISH!

Not sure what we will have at the wedding, but it's TREAT night for me, so that means a nice glass of champange! YUMS!

Have a FABULOUS SUNDAY my Green GODDESS'S!
XOXOXO

The ARC Trainer! BORING!

So, i went to the gym this moring for my cardio & Total body. No running today, since tomorrow is the BIG RUN! 4.5 miles non stop! DEAR LORD! Anywho! I got on the arc trainer for 45 freaking minutes! THAT is the most BORING piece of cardio! Sheesh! I almost jumped on the treadmill for a run, but held back! When I was done, I was sweaty, so that's great...Burned almost 700 calores today in the gym between my cardio & total body circuit.

I got all of your requests for videos on workouts and recipes...This week I will be working on those! I appreciate all of your feedback, so thank you!

I got my new kicks! Nike Vomero 4's...These are the new color, so I said GREAT! I also bought running pants! Man I am actually a runner now...hmmm! they are super light, and airy...Maybe I will fly instead of running! We will see how they do tomoorw on m y 4.5 mile run!

See ya later!

XO

I get the day off from the gym!

My afternoon workout YESTERDAY: Thursday
rode the bike for 15 minutes
Step ups
**SS**
Side lunge w/ ball
X 3 sets

Leg press
**SS*
Adductor
X 3 sets

Glute raise (feet on ball)
**ss**
reverse leg raise for glutes (Take a stability ball, put it at the end of a bench, lay on it, hold the bench and do leg raises squeezing your glutes) You will feel your ass burn!
X 3 sets

A bunch of abs! I love my abs! :O)




Not sure if I can hold out and NOT go...but think I need the rest. I am tired, my legs are sore and a little achy in the knees. I am getting ready for Saturday which is my long run of the week...4.5 miles! OH LORD! Listen, 3 miles was a milestone, now 3.5 miles is a milestone, I can even imagine what I will feel like after 4.5 miles! I am going to get new sneakers this weekend though...It's time. I try to get new ones every 4 months. My heels start to hurt.

So for breakfast this morning, I was freezing, so I did not have a GREEN GODDESS Shake, instead I had GREEN GODDESS Yogurt!

1 cup Goats milk yogurt
1 scoop green vibrance
2 tbsp bee pollen
2 tbsp chia
1/2 banana sliced
1/2 cup my granola

OUT THE DOOR by 6:30 and on to work. I am here! Today I promise you all to have some new videos! PROMISE!

Any ideas of what types of videos you would like? food? Workouts? Fashion? Let me know! I ove doing them, I just wish my apple would upload a little quicker! :O)

Have a fabulous day!

MAKE IT GREEN, MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL!
XX GREEN GODDESS

Did it AGAIN! Yep, I did!

Last night I put it in my head that I was going to get up at 4:30, and get my ass to the gym to do my run! Ahhhh! 3.5 miles in 33 minutes! CHECK PLEASE! I was so happy! Honestly it was a rough start though. It took about 10 minutes to wake up! But I just listened to my new play list, zoned out, and JUST DID IT! I came off the treadmill, feeling light, soaking wet and accomplished! Once again, NON stop!

Whitney Houston has made a HUGE comeback! Have you seen her on Oprah! I was sooo inspired by some of her songs! One song "I didn't know my own strength", and the other song, "I look to you"....for some reason those songs stick with me. You should listen to the words of both. Anyway, doing figure competitions for me were easy. Working out and pounding weights like a man were always EASY to me- I knew my strength. RUNNING- I NEVER used to like because I didn't think I could- I didn't know my own strength! Now I know, and I opush my self and think to myself to get through it! Each time I complete a run, I get mentally stronger! I love this feeling!



My post run meal...
1 Packet- Hemp chocolate protein
2 tbsp hemp hulled seed
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen whole cranberries
1/2 banana
3 tbsp bee pollen
2 tbsp CHIA
1.5 cups water

Now sipping my coffee...waiting for my FIRST victim of the day!
Have a fabulous day! Think positive! Recognize your own strength- look deep within YOU!

XX The Green Goddess.

so annoyed!

I made two really great videos yesterday! Blogger had difficulty uploading them....GRRR...I will try again today! I think yesterday was one of my BEST days yet! I was sooo full of energy from that damn run early in the morning...had another fab workout in the afternoon, bumped into some friends and spoke to another friend who lives out in CALI.... ate super clean, and had a great night with my family! MY LIFE IS NOT GOOD, it's GREAT!

Woke up a little tired today, (wonder why). so people have been noticing my body changes.....So I got on the scale this morning...WHOAH!!!!! 122.6! Um, really? did it again to make sure, yep! I am finally losing all the bulky-ness I wanted to get rid of!

I used to love the feeling of being sore and not being able to sit on the toilet after a leg workout....NOW, I love the feeling of running and NOT being sore, but being flexable!

Hot Yoga is on my agenda starting next week...This week is full of errands, family and business stuff! SHEESH! I am getting busier and busier....Is it vacation time again? HA!

Todays workout:
Total body...
Arc Trainer 25 minutes

I will be back and hopefully with some videos! :O(
XX The Green Goddess.

WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START MY DAY!!!!!

Mario had a 6am client this morning, I didn't have a client until 8am. I had to drive with Mario to the FItness Center because my daughter needed my car. SO I figured why not get my run in nice and early! The goal was 3.5 miles WITHOUT STOPPING! I am sooo excited to say I SUCCEEDED!!! I am so proud of myself and So excited! I did the run with NO problem! I think that means I am adapting to running very well. I also think that because I have been pacing myself, I don't get burnt out or tired. Drinking water helped me along the run as well. I usually don't drink anything until I am done, but today while running, I sipped from my water bottle . WOW it helped a lot! Here is what I did:
3 minute warm up @ 3.4
5.7 1 mile5.8 1 mile5.9 1 mile
6.0 1/2 mile
34 minutes!!!!!!!

YA HOO!!!!! I came home from work with Mario around 11:30...Had my EZEKIEL wrap with 5 egg whites, chopped red onions, chopped tomatoes, 1/2 avocado, 1 tbsp hummus. After that I passed out! I was So tired from getting up so early and running before the sun came up!

As soon as I woke up, it was back to the gym for round 2- Total body blast and 15 minutes on the recumbant bike.

When I am done, I am so quick to have a GREEN GODDESS shake, but Oprah had on Whitney Houston, and I just sat there mesmorized by this interview! What a come back! It was a tear jerker and a very uplifting show! GO WHITNEY! Back to my shake!








Ingredients for my HOT PINK- Green Goddess Shake! :O)

Rxodus Protein- Simply amazing! I love the taste, the ingredients and I especially love that I don't get belly aches, because there are NO BAD INGREDIENTS in this protein!


1 scoop protein
1/2 cup frozen cranberries
1 cup frozen mixed berries
2 tbsp chia
3 tbsp Bee pollen
1 cup water
Blend for about 30 seconds! Perfect POST workout shake!

RXODUS PROTEIN:

Healthy Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids
HIGH IN FIBER!
Herbal anti-inflammatories100% Pure WHey Protein Isolate
RAW GREEN antioxidents (The GREEN GODDESS LOVES THIS!)

1 scoop =

140 calories

3 grams fat

0 cholesterol

7 carb grams

6 grams fiber! LOVE THIS!

20 grams protein! PERFECT AMOUNT!

BEE POLLEN!

Bee pollen benefits your immune system. Bee pollen contains proteins, mono and polyunsaturated fats, vitamins B, C, D, E, and beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, selenium, nucleic acids, lecithin, and cysteine, all of which have been proven effective in strengthening the immune system.

Bee pollen helps build resistance to allergies. Because bee pollen contains traces of the substances that can trigger allergic hay fever, some allergists prescribe it to help lower sensitivity to local plant pollens.

Bee pollen helps you to cope more easily with stress. Because it has a full complement of amino acids, essential fatty acids and vitamins that help regulate mood, taking bee pollen supplements can help you control the stress in your life.

Athletes have used bee pollen for centuries to help themincrease their energy and endurance. While studies have yet to bear this out, it makes logical sense that the long-term effects of using a bee pollen supplement are extremely beneficial to athletes.

Considering the full spectrum of nutrients that bee pollen provides, it only makes sense that long-term bee pollen supplements would help athletes - who deplete their bodies of necessary nutrients on a regular basis.

Bee pollen should be avoided by those that have an allergy or sensitivity to bee venom. Other than a worsening of allergic symptoms in those who are already allergic, there are few bee pollen side effects.

CHIA SEEDS

What makes the Chia Seed the super food that many claim it to be?

30% of the chia seed’s oil is Omega 3 oil. 40% of its oil is Omega 6 oil. This provides the nice balance those who take supplemental Essential Fatty Acids are looking for. The chia seed’s substantially dense percentage in alpha-linolenic fatty acid also makes this seed a healthy dietary source of fatty acids.

You do not need to grind the Chia Seeds to digest it. It is a relatively easy to digest seed, whereas flax seeds are not. Often, one has to grind flax seeds to be able to process them in their digestive system. That is not the case with chia seeds.

The chia seeds are great for athletes because they are highly hydrophilic. Being hydrophilic means it absorbs large amounts of water. Chia Seeds can absorb over 10 times their weight in water making them a great enhancer in hydrating our bodies. They absorb the water we drink holding it in our system longer.

Studies show that eating chia seed slows down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrate calories into simple sugars. This leads scientists to believe that the chia seed may have great benefits for diabetics.

The chia seed gels when becoming wet and this gel, when in our digestive systems, helps prevent some of the food, hence calories that we eat from getting absorbed into our system. This blockage of calorie absorption makes the chia seed a great diet helper. Eating the seeds also helps dieters by making them feel fuller faster so they will be less hungry!

Chia seeds provide antioxidant activity

Chia is a great addition to a detoxification program. Chia seeds are high in fiber and in healthy oils making them an excellent addition to many detox programs.

Mix Chia seeds into yogurt, sprinkle them on cereal in the morning, add to salads, or even add them to your baking. There are many ways to add chia seeds into your daily routine!

Around for centuries, the chia seed in only now starting to gain recognition as the super food that many health gurus have always known it to be. Will this be a short lived health fad or will the chia seed become common place in the household cupboards of the 21st century?

Through the Years!

ahh, I love looking at old pictures! Well, ok, some pictures I can do without ever seeing again, but looking at the way I changed over the years.Have you done that? Here are some pics of me over the years through different phases of my life...

ENJOY!

Me in August of 2006 prepping for my first figure competition! I was so excited and so determined to get on that stage and rock the audience! 

And here I am during pre-judging outside....Getting ready to find out if I placed in the top 5...Well, out of 12 girls, I placed second! Holy Crap! I was freaking out! This was a great day! I met a very special and very close friend Kara FIner...who took first place that day! We have been super close since then! LOVE HER!

Then it was time for my second competition! Here I am practicing my poses. This competition would be held in June of 2007. This time I was more focused, more intense then I was the first time. This show put a sour taste in my mouth. The promoter of the show was also the trainer to the girls I competed against on stage....I had no shot! I was the new kid on the block.

I felt so good the day of the show as far as I looked. I was 116lbs, and about 13% bodyfat. My stage presence blew away the competition. I got marked because I was a bit too shiny on stage. hmmmm, nice excuse!

This was right before pre-judging! I was in the best mood and so excited to get up there.... and then.... The top 6 girls get up there, and They say I placed 5th! Yah know what, I smiled gracefully accepted my trophy and waved to the crowd.

well after that competition, I stepped back and really just started to work on my self esteem, my confidence and my body. But most importantly, I realized that I do not need a row of judged analyzing my body and pick me apart after all my hard work. I am not like most girls that compete...In the off season, I don't put on 20-30lbs...I stay in great shape all year. Unfortunately, my genetics do not allow me to get that full muscular look that figure competitors get.  I have come to accept that when I get lean, I am looking my best. Here I am 2 months before my wedding in 2008. looking pretty lean, and the best part is that I was NOT dieting for a show and was not doing hours of cardio.  I would do YOGA 2 X's a week, train total body 4 times a week and off 1 whole day.

i still wanted to compete, but wasn't 100% sure.All I knew was that I looked my best and thought maybe now I am ready to get on the stage, but every time I picked a show, I backed out! It was a sign, maybe I didn't belong there anymore. Maybe I should be happy with just looking great and working hard.

Here I am in May of 2009. I started to help my friend Nicole get ready for her show! She did fantastic for her first show!

 This pic was from June of 2009 this past summer...I think my arms are still a little thick here..but my glutes legs and back look great!

And here I am NOW! Lean, small, tighter and in the BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE! I eat like a GREEN GODDESS, workout 3 times a week, and run 5 days a week. I love my life, I am happy with my body and finally in a great place MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SPIRITUALLY and PHYSICALLY!

I am THE GREEN GODDESS!

XXOO

New Running Schedule for this week...

Woke up starving as usual! It's so amazing that I don't need an alarm clock...Either my husband is at the foot of the bed nibbling on my toes, or my belly is saying "Tina, feed me, I'm hungry"! SO I got up and made my Green Goddess Shake. I popped my vitamins and out the door I go.

Yesterday I was suppossed to go for a run, but I had so many errands and was on the hunt for a FABULOUS dress...and so today- THE HUNT CONTINUES!

As far as running today- I am not. Today is a recumbant bike & Total body workout day, because tomorrow is a long run! A 3.5 mile run without stopping ONCE! I wrote out a new agenda for my running this week. I am started to get a little obsessed about getting in some more time and being a more efficient runner.

What do ya think:

• Monday: bike- 30 minutes & total body
• Tuesday: 3.5 mile NON STOP run
• Wednesday:Arc Trainer- 25 minutes- ASS WHOOPIN & Total body
• Thursday:3.5 miles NON STOP
• Friday: Rest day!
• Saturday: 40 minutes Arc trainer & total body
• Sunday:4.5 mile run- Stop 2 times only for 1 minute!

This is the plan this week...SO I am slowly working my way up to more miles...Unfortunately, my knees control my pace and speed. My mind and body want to sprint 10 miles a day, but It AIN'T happening! :O(

As far as my diet...I am eating less meals, but LOADS of veggies and some fruits.....I feel great! Not missing red meat. Last night I made a homemade sauce with meatballs and Brown rice pasta....My sauce and meatballs are insane...BUT! I didn't eat them. I didn't even get the urge!
I had 1 veggie burger with the sauce on top and 1/2 cup brown rice pasta! I was happy!

I weigh in at 123lbs....I would LOVE to be where I was last year- 117lbs...I am sure with the running and decrease in weights at the gym, I will get there!

Well, off to kick some ass with my girls! I love to make "em sweat and get in sick shape!

Have a FABULOUS Day, and remember... Have 1 Green Goddess Shake a day!
XX TINA

What a gorgeous morning!

WOW! Feel like summer is back! hmmm, wouldn't that be nice. Actually I look forward to the leaves changing and eating all of the fabulous foods that are in season during the fall...I am excited. When I was at Whole Food's yesterday, I saw ACORN SQUASH! My eyes lit up like a Christmas Tree!

This morning I had a "Boot Camp" session with two AMAZING girls. Mom & daughter team, Jessica and Evelyn. What I love about these two is their focus, intensity and drive! Doesn't matter how hard I make them work, they JUST DO IT! They do it with smiles and GRACE! I love their relationship and bond. It's so nice to see Jess cheering her mom on when a set or rep is too hard. She pushes her mom through it! They come to each session ready to work, sweat and get in more fabulous shape!

Here is what I had them do at the track today...

Static stretches- 5 minutes

1/2 mile run on the track @ a faster then usual pace.

Circuit- 1st round:60 seconds each 2nd round: 30 seconds 3rd round: 15 seconds

Bodyweight Squats

Burpees

Step ups

Pushups

Circuit-

dbell row (in a push up position) with a "T" twist- 8 reps each side

Walking lunge with dbells- 20 reps total

Arnold presses-15

2 sets

Sprint the stairs

once at the top, do walking lunges across the stadium stairs

walk down, sprint back to the beginning

20 jump n jacks, 15 leg raises, 15 dips

Did this 2 times!

The girls were COOKED, sweating and depleted! MY GIRLS ROCK!

I am off to find a fabulous dress today! Mario and I have a wedding next weekend! Hmmmm, what to get! I will have to search the Westchester Mall! FUN! :O)

Have a fabulous day! Look out for a new Green Goddess Shake tomorrow!

XX yours truly!

Gloom!

That is the word that comes to my mind on a day like today! If I didn't have early morning clients, I would not have left the house. HOWEVER, I am glad I did! When i went to the gym, my goal was to do my run and maybe figure out a little total body workout to do...Well I did a FANTASTIC run & sprint workout as well as a kick ass Hip opening, chest popping back ripping total body blast! I FELT GREAT! Here is what went down.

I tried this program I found, and was not sure how my knees would react, but I had hoped they would be fine!

3.3 walk 5 minutes

7.0 run 1 minute

3.3 walk 3 minutes

7.0 run 1 minute

3.3 walk 3 minutes

That was rough! I am NOT used to running that fast! The 3 minute walks saved me!

3.2 walk 2 minutes

7.5 run 1 minute

3.2 walk 2 minutes

8.0 run 1 minute

3.2 walk 2 minutes

That felt great! I think the blodd was flowing more freely now through my legs! AHH!

3.0 walk 2 minutes

8.5 run 1 minute

3.0 walk 2 minutes

9.0 run 1 minute

3.0 walk 3 minutes

Pretty damn good~!

from this whole circuit I got 2 miles, so I took my speed up to 5.9-6.0 and ran the last mile straight out!

Total time: 38.02 minutes

Total miles: 3

heart rate:

Calories: 222 ..for some reason, I don't think my heart rate monitor is acurate...I am shrinking! I have to be burning more calories than this! I am soaking wet when I get off the damn treadmill!

AND HERE IS WHAT I DID FOR TOTAL BODY:

Step up reverse lunge- 8 reps each leg

mixed grip chin ups- 4 each side

Scorpion plank- 12 each side

STability ball Jack knife- 12 second set 10, with 5 pushups

Back extension with dbell v raise for rear delts- 12

Stability ball hamstring curl in- 20

** did this monster set 3 times!** Yeah, I felt pretty bad ass when I was done! LOL! :O)

Rotational side lateral raise- 12 reps

Bent over alternating dbell row- 15-20 reps

Windshield wipers for my abs-15

dbell dead lift on bosu- 20 reps

Stability ball pass between feet to hands (v-up) 15

Wall squats with stability ball- 20

** monster set 3 times**

TIme: 59 minutes

Calories: 263

heart rate: 122 - 162 bpm

SO for my good EATS today....I woke up around 6:15 and immediately made GREEN Goddess Shake consisting of protein, green vibrance, blueberries, bee pollen, hemp seed & water... GUZZLED It and out the door! :O)

AFTER my workout around 12:30, I made my fabulous Egg white omelet with tomato & cilantro on an Ezekiel wrap! SO AMAZING!

Off to WHERE ELSE....WHOLE FOOD'S! I had to fill my carriage with all my fabulous goodies! YUMS!

It's so weird, but Saturdays I ususally eat the elast amount of food. I guess because of all my running around....

A little later I had a super thin whole grain pita stuffed with 1 tbsp hummus, 1 veggies burger (annies) and some sun dried tomatoes- insane! 15 minutes later my belly was still hungry so I had a "KIND" fruit and nut bar..... umm, still hungry! This is why I KNOW i am burning so many calories....I AM HUNGRY ALL THE TIME plus I am SHRINKING!

Oh well, WIld salmon tonigt with a nice bowl of home made white bean soup!

CIAO my Green Goddess (es)! XX

GREEN GODDESS SHAKE & Almost 4 miles! YA HOO!

Hello!!!! Thank God It's FRIDAY! AHHHH! Well, although it's a gloomy day outside, I didn't let that get in the way of one of my best runs yet! I am so proud of haw far I am coming with this RUNNERS BUG I have caught! I al feeling different, LOOKING different and my attitude is different! It really does help your mental state of mind, and running is a good way to get in tuned with your inner self....I know Yoga will do the same! SOON! Hot Yoga is next on the agenda, lol!

Here is my run today...

5.7 @ 12 minutes

3.5 @ 1 minute

5.8 @ 12 minutes

3.5 @ 1 minute

5.9 @ 8 minutes The goal was 12 minutes, but my glute muscle said "NOPE"! SO I walked for two minutes after that

268 calories

3.37 miles (Gettig closer to 4!)

34 minutes

137bmp-157bpm

My workout: chest, back, shoulders, biceps and triceps

Push ups...15

Pull ups... 4 on my own then two sets of assisted pull ups 12 reps

3 sets

dbell inclibe chest press...20lbs! (SO light compared to the 35's I USED to press)15 reps

Dbell row...20 lbs 15 reps

3 sets

Cable fly...20lbs 12 reps then dropped to 10lbs the next two sets for 20 reps each

Cable close grip low row...40lbs 15 reps

3 sets

Shoulder press...12.5lbs / 15 reps

Dips till failure, I got 7

Dbell bicep curls...12.5 / 15 reps

3 sets

side laterals...7.5lbs- 12 reps

rope press down (triceps)...20lbs, 20 reps

barbell curls...30lbs 15 reps

3 sets

reverse fly...50lbs...8 reps last two sets dropped to 20lbs 20 reps

overhead rope extension...20lbs / 15 reps

cable bicep curl...30lbs / 12 reps

3 sets

Hanging abs x's 2 @ 12 reps

I was FRIED at that point!

59 minutes

295 calories

116 bpm- 154 bpm

SO, I came right home, and well, you can watch the rest from here!

XO The Green Goddess

ENJOY! I WILL HAVE SOME MORE AMAZING SHAKES FOR YOU!!! STAY TUNED!

CIAO!

What a long Thursday!

Today was a long day! I had my first client at 7am. SO I got up at 5:45, to make my breakfast and a video of what I ate, but I don't like how I look that early in the am. So sorry chickies, I'm not posting that one, BUT! I will post my 2nd meal, or lunch as you would call it!

Today's run was rather late in the day for me. I couldn't run until 3:30, when I got done with the hair! I was good though!

Here is how I ran today:

i always walk for two minutes, say a little prayer and give my knees a pep talk! ;O)

6.0 @ 10 minutes

3.0 @ 1 minutes, quick little prayer

6.0 @ 10 minutes

3.0 @ 1minutes

6.0 @ 10 minutes!

355 calories

32 minutes

3 miles

NOT bad! I also did legs first! I was all thrown off with my schedule today! BUT! I did it and what a sense of accomplishment when I was done! Ahh....

Legs took me about 35 minutes also super setting abs in between.

burned about 250 calories while working out! LOVE IT!

Legs:

leg press-45lbs 15 reps

decline abs-15 reps

3 sets

walking lunge-30reps

jump rope- 1 minute

3 sets

side ball lunge- 15 reps

step ups-15

obliques-10

3 sets

THAT'S IT! YEP!

I am so excited! Mario told me I look smaller! WOW! I love getting compliments from my husband...It means so much! Listen, I feel great and the way I eat makes me feel even better..if I can feel great and LOOK great too, well then what else could I want!?!?

SO I caught a pic of Kim Kardashian's new hair color...SOOO HOT! SHe has lightened up a lot...ALMOST A BLONDE! anyway, I darkened mine a bit so it looks like hers, except I need some serious LENGTH! I am growing it! I will post some pics tomorrow...!

Ok, well here is one of my favorite mid-morning or lunch meals! DELISH! I usually have this meal about 2 hours before I run...I get all the fuel I need so I don't fizzle out!

Well, If you try this meal, let me know! I LOVE it!

Tomorrow I will post my GREEN GODDESS SHAKE!!!!!! YOU HAVE GOT TO TRY THIS ONE!

Ciao My Green Goddess-es!

XX

WOW!

I did it! I took the day off yesterday! It felt GREAT! I felt guilty, but I just kept busy with my work! Thanks for all the compliments on my video!

I made a new one this morning at 6am....I didn't have time to post, but I will when I get home! It's my breakfast!

Here is what I had:

1 cup Greek Yogurt 0% fat
3tbsp bee pollen
2 tbsp hemp seed
1 scoop green Vibrance (I'M THE GREEN GODDESS!) :O)
1/2 cup yogi Granola! DELISH!
1/3 cup fresh blueberries

I was out the door by 6:30am, and kicked Jessica's ass by 7!! Jessica is one of my girls! She is a little version of me...I will be posting some stuff on her as well! LOVE HER!

On with my day! Have a great one!
XO
The Green Goddess!

My first video! Can you tell I am camera shy!

My NEW way of eating and ENJOYING foods!

How many of you count calories, weigh your protein, Avoid carbs and certain fruits...Or how about those of you who just EAT WHATEVER you want and worry about it later or just work out for 3-4 hours to burn off what you ate? I have to tell you, I have...I have counted, weighed, measured logged and kept track of EVERYTHING I put in my MOUTH! Well, I can tell you from all my experiences, that logging what you eat works! YES, if you keep track of what you eat, you can figure out what foods trigger certain things like bloating, gas, water retention, fat gain, being tired, skin flair ups, etc.... As for weighing and measuring your foods, I came to find that it's not a great way to enjoy food and quite honestly, it takes up so much time in your daily routine! I know- I have done it!

I am finally at a point in my life where I know my body! I know what works and what does not. My body is most happy and content when I fuel it with VEGGIES (hence the name GREEN GODDESS) and fruits and grains. I probably eat more veggies than most people, and it doesn't make me healthier than you or the next person, it's JUST WHAT WORKS FOR ME. I have come up with so many new recipes and shakes!

Speaking of shakes, I used to use the typical BODY BUILDER whey protein...Ya know 40 grams of protein / scoop, blah blah blah! Realizing that my belly was always bloated, crampy and gassy! Beginning this summer I experimented with new sources of proteins for my shakes. I LOVE shakes by the way! They are a quick way to get all my nutrients in one meal and I can make it and run and do errand...I do get crazy looks because they are GREEN, But, I think they are just curious jealous and wonder what the heck I am drinking!

I have certain staples in my diet now... Foods I can't live without! For example...Frozen Blueberries are my absolute favorite fruit....Next on my fruit list are FIGS! OMG! They are so nutritious for you and loaded with potassium! I also re-introduced bananas back in my diet, I know some of you who know me are shocked! It's been sooo long, but they are great for you and again loaded with nutrients your body needs! I especially love to chop one up, freeze it and add to my post workout shake! AMAZING!
My breakfast has been Goat's Milk Yogurt (which my belly likes and doesn't bother). I have a cup of that and add in a scoop pr Green Vibrance, 2 tbsp bee pollen, 1 tbsp hemp seeds and 1/2 cup YOGI granola crisps! This breakfast is FILLED to the brim with nutrients to keep me satisfied, energized and ready to kick some ass as work! I need to be on top of my game bright and early to train my HOT MOMMA'S in Greenwich! I love my girls and they LOVE getting their butts whooped!

        

 I would have taken a picture of what it looks like but when I wake up, I am STARVING!!!! I wasn't about to look for the camera! Sorry, next time!

 SO let me tell you about other foods I LOVE!

Ezekiel Wraps! These wraps are made of WHOLE GRAINS and SPROUTS! They are filled with fiber and taste amazing! SO what I LOVE to make is a 5 egg white omelet with fresh spinach, mushrooms and chopped red onions. On the Wrap I take 1/2 smashed AVOCADO and spread it on! I flop the egg white omelet on top and TA DAH! A fabulous wrap! This wrap keeps me satiated and full of energy. I get all my protein, m complex carbs, my GOOD fats. SO tell me why I should measure or weigh anything in this meal? Hmmmm...

Along with my meal, I usually drink 1 of two things: Water or the fabulous COCONUT WATER!

it's refreshing, full of potassium and so YUMMY! 

As for my snacks...I stick to LARA bars! They are raw, real and super healthy!

There are so many flavors. I tend to stick to the COCONUT Lara Bar...another addiction, but the other flavors are just as good! What I like is that when you read the ingredients, you can count on your fingers how many are in there, and they include fruits, nuts and spices! NO SUGAR or additives!

What is in your protein bar? hmmm

Well, these are some things I can't live without! These are my GREEN GODDESS Foods..

There are so many more, but I will post them a little each day!

Look forward to a new recipe each day, long with my running journal and workout journal!

Have a FABULOUS GREEN LIVING DAY!

XO Tina

The GREEN GODDESS

All about my running!

Since Isabella has been working on my blog, I haven't been able to post my running logs...I am going to post what I have been doing to get me running.... MIND YOU- I HATED cardio! I ONLY did it if I were competing...BOY HAVE TIMES CHANGED!

So, I got the runners "BUG" about 2 months ago, when I decided that I was ready to change my way of training. I decided that if I was doing a marathon, it was going to be for a few reasons. 1. I wanted to run for a GOOD cause and 2. I was running to get even healthier and lean out to lose this bulk look I have going on. I am going to join "TEAM IN TRAINING"
www.teamintraining.org
BUT, I want to train myself first before I start running with a group...I wouldn't want to hold anyone back....Besides, I still have a bit of an ego! Well, I do, so what!

Team in Training....Over the past 20 years, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® (TNT)  has grown to become an unparalleled sports training program.  More than 390,000 participants, from first timers to seasoned athletes,  have trained with the Team and achieved their best at marathons, half marathons, triathlons,100-mile century bike rides and hiking adventures.

At the airport on our way to Italy, I grabbed this runners magazine- AWESOME! I seriously wanted to run on the plane! :O)




My goal is to be able to run 3 miles 5 days a week..... Check out my progress
8.31.09
walk 2 minutes @ 3.4
run 5 minutes @ 5.6
Until I hit 3 miles....
Took 34 minutes
267 calories
140 BPM -169 BPM


9.1.09
walk 2 minutes @ 3.4
run 7 minutes @5.6
Until I hit 3 miles
took 33.49 minutes
264 calories
134 bpm- 160bpm


Wednesday is my OFF day from the gym totally! I need the rest and I need to recover. As much as my mind wants to be in the gym (an addiction) I have to pull back!


I realized something while reading this magazine.That's this is about me! Not about who else will be doing a marathon or how mush faster someone else can run.This about me!

I am not competing with anyone other than myself!




9.3.09
walk 2 minutes @ 3.4
run 9 minutes @ 5.6
I did this until i hit 2.5 miles, when I upped my run to 6.0 and stayed there for 1/2 mile! 
took 32.06 minutes
261 calories
147bmp-170bpm


9.4.09
run 5.7 @ 9 minutes
walk 3.4 @ 1 minute
until I hit 3 miles
31 minutes!
265 calories
147bmp-167bpm


9.5.09
run 5.9 @ 10 minutes
walk 3.4 @ 1 minute
Until I hit 3 miles
30.10 minutes
249 calories
150bmp-167bpm


Sunday I was Off from running, but did the recumbant for about 20 minutes along with an intense total body blast!


9.7.09- Goal this week WAS 4 miles :O(  Read on....
5.7 @ 10 minutes
3.4 @ 1 minute
5.9 @ 10 minutes
3.4 @ 1 minute
6.0 @ 10 minutes
31 minutes 3.3 miles
235 calories
140bpm-160bpm


I had to stop at 3.3 miles because all of the sudden my left glute muscle tightened up and formed a ball!!!! I literally had to stop, get off and rub out the know in my ASS! WTF!!!! Guess what PEEPS! It was a sign.....I was getting too far ahead of myself! I pushed myself a little too much! So I spent time stretching afterwards, that night and the next day as well....


9.8.09
SPEED TRAINING on the treadmill 
3.4 walk @ 5 minutes
6.5 run @ 2 minutes
3.4 walk @ 3 minutes
6.5 run @ 2 minutes
******************12 minutes
3.2 walk @ 3 minutes
7.0 run @ 2 minutes
3.2 walk @ 2 minutes
7.0 run @ 2 minutes
3.2 walk @ 3 minutes (glute was flarring up again!)
********************12 minutes
3.0 walk @ 2 minutes
7.5 run @ 2 minutes
3.0 walk @ 2 minutesa
7.5 run @ 1 minutes
3.0 walk @ 1 minute
7.5 run @ 1 minute
3.0 walk @3 minutes
******************12 minutes
225 calories
36 minutes
123bpm- 165bpm


I think I will GRADUALLY work my way up to 4 miles. What do you think?


Ahhhhhh, and TODAY, I am OFF! Now, I am bursting with energy, I could really go for a run and blast some full body workout movements, BUT! I am sticking to the plan! Slow and steady wins the race, especially with my sensitive little body! :O)


taking off days also helps me look forward to my next run. I love the physical exertion I feel when I run and I love the way I feel afterwards. While running, my mind takes me away to another world releasing stress and worries. I also notice I am in a better mood when I am done and my spirit is engaged!