Fitness Flame

Happy Easter! Wow the last couple of weeks have been crazy with school and everything actually. Looks like the upcoming weeks will be even crazier! Even now that I have a million and one things on my to do list with exams, homework, advisor meetings, apartment/job searches and so on.... Its more important than ever to maintain a healthy workout schedule and diet. Lately I have been doing a lot more strength and high intensity interval training. I throw some cardio in for balance but try not to over do it too much. For today, my workout will be strength and resistance training at the gym using weight machines and abdominal work to strengthen my core. But anyway we all know summer is around the corner, and we all are trying to get fit and show it off in a bikini on the beach. SO here's a workout sponsored from Pintrest that has you getting fit and toned and ready for some summer fun.

Ok so found this really cute and funny by Nike promoting a brand of their new running shoes and had to share! :)

I found this quote or statement really and it got me to thinking that life is what you make it, if you dont act you will always be in the same place, if you dont live or love you will never live a full life or know what true love is. It may be cliche but a picture has inspired me to MAKE my dreams com true and LIVE everyday as well as be THANKFUL for all the good in my LIFE.

Some inspiring photos taken from Pintrest:

11/12011

So today, i got up at 6:00 after stayin up til 3:00 in the morning studying for a statistics exam. I got in a nice workout with a run on the treadmill for 20 min, some weight lifting , and some interval training. I dont think the stats exam went to well, i felt kind of terrible about it. Anyway, I'm gonna keep up with the workouts since it helps relieve the stress from school, and keeps me active.

Oct. 31, 2011

Hello all,

I am a life long vegetarian/vegan and college student. It is sometimes hard to find vegetarian options around campus or at various restaurants where my friends want to eat. I am usually cooking my own meals that include "exotic" ingredients such as tofu or tempeh. I have had the same roommate for the past two years although we have been best friends since day one our freshman year. She has recently made the decision to become vegetarian and wants me to help her. Today we went grocery shopping and bought all veggie friendly stuff. Tonight we made pasta with "cheez" sauce, gardein chicken and, homemade focaccia. It was pretty delicious. :) Also we are in love with that new rhianna song, "we found love". :)

10/10/11

Wow it has been too long since I have been back to my blog and so much has happened. In the space of absence I have stared school again, joined and quit the track team lol! I couldn't keep with all the requirements and 18 hours of college classes. Im taking Biochemistry, Physics, Statistics, Philosophy, and Public Speaking; its quite a load. Anyway, I plan to keep you up to date with school life as well as my workout regimen. My goal is to workout at least six times a week. I want develop lean muscle and use my workouts as a stress release from classes. :) Today I  did 20 minutes of running on the treadmill and 10 minutes of inclined treadmill. I did a little lifting nothing serious just 55lbs for biceps and triceps. I also did abs. Will post pics soon! Later I went to an extreme Cycle & Abs class that was an hour long, ran a mile and did and abs and weight circuit. The circuit was dumbbell curls, tricep dips, accordion abs, medicine ball sit-ups, and dumbbell arm lifts.
Love this song its fun to workout to!

Summer Time

Hey guys, Wow its been a long time since I got a chance to post what I have been up to. School ended and that was hectic in itself with finals and what not. Now its summer and i'm in Austin with my family. I have been running almost everyday and doing some strength training. I am actually trying to get on the track team at my school but there are so many hoops to jump through with NCAA eligibility and registration. I am excited though and hope everything works out. Anyway I am starting my own track training program were I work on distance and sprints, then abs and weight training.
P.S. Oh ya I have been working my abs with www.sixpackfactory.com and I think its paying off. :)

Restart

Hey guys, just wanted to let everybody know I kinda fell off track with midterms and spring break. I got to go home to see my mom, brother, and sister. Anyway, I am starting over with my whole workout challenge just so I can see how fast I can get results! Cant wait to get started; I;ll keep you guys posted!!!! :)
Today I went to a total body workout class, that was centered round ab exercises as well as arm and leg exercises. Afterwards I ran a 10 minute mile and did 5 sets of 10reps of the captains chair ab exercises.

Day 27-Body Rock Challenge

Today is gonna be a good day, i got up and got a workout in before classes!


Day 27 Power through it workout!

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• 1. SANDBAG SUMO SQUAT- 50 reps left/ 50 reps right
• 2. PLANK KNEE TOUCH- 50 reps
• 3. SANDBAG SWING- 25 REPS LEFT/ 25 REPS RIGHT

4. SIDE TO SIDE PLANK JUMPS- 25 reps


Also:

• Butts and Gutts Class: 50 min of intense ab workout with squats as well as leg exercises.
• One mile on the indoor track in about six minutes