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I hope everyone is having a great Wednesday! I love this list and just wanted to share a little something to think about.
I started my NCCPT Personal Training courses today so I’ve been studying like crazy! It’s a funny feeling being “back to school”, but I love this stuff and can’t wait to be certified and see where that leads me.
Have a great week! 🙂
Why Lemon Water is a Must!
Lemon water is a great way to get in your gallon a day! Water hydrates while lemon revs your metabolism. This is a fitness must! My parents brought on my obsession with lemon water, they are so creative with adding all sorts of fruit to create something a little different from the ordinary. Start your day off on the right foot with a glass in the morning to refresh, revitalize and hydrate! I’m telling you, it does wonders for your body, skin and energy levels! Here’s how:
- Boosts your immune system
- Balances pH levels
- Flushes out unwanted materials
- Decreases wrinkles and blemishes (woohoo!)
- Cures sore throat, especially when you mix with honey
- Aids with weight loss(!!!)
- Stimulate digestion and adds vitamin C
- Reduces Fever
(Photo c/o The Culinary Tribune)
Instead of soda, lemonade or any sugary drinks, I love the idea of creating flavored ice cubes! For a fun summery drink, make flavored ice cubes by adding lemon, mint, blueberries, strawberries, pineapples, pomegranate seeds, cucumbers (pretty much anything) to your ice-cube trays and freeze. Delish!
Happy Monday and thanks for reading!!
May Motivation: 30 Miles in 30 Days & More Link Ups
Who’s with me to join a “30 miles in 30 days” Challenge?! I stumbled upon this link up through Lynda at Fitnessmomwinecoutry, and hosted by the Nikki at The Pink Growl. What a great idea, right? Lets get each other motivated to run!
Just grab the button and join in…or log your miles and share with us! Let’s do big things in May!
I am going to aim high this month as I prep for a (possible) half marathon. Let’s say 40 miles, can I do it?! I will keep you guys posted. 🙂
Here is another challenge which my Mom and I are doing, and many of you may be interested in. The 30 day smoothie challenge is brought to you by a great site called Health is Happiness. Check it out here.
Link up time! Here are some other blogs that I read on a daily basis that you may enjoy as well:
Fitness:
Fashion:
Happy Motivation May!! Let’s do it big this month, challenge ourselves and make progress towards our goals!
April Fitness Goals
Let’s talk goals. Do you set long-term or short-term goals for yourself? Goal setting has just come up at work, as we approach a new quarter. Ok, so job related goals aren’t as exciting as fitness or personal for that matter, BUT extremely beneficial. So I usually start off my week with a couple of goals in mind (partially because I am uber organized). Some consist of food prepping on Sunday nights following church, others consist of planning my workout schedule for the week, or as simple as doing my weekly laundry ritual. Sounds a little monotonous but you get the point. What about fitness related goals? I have found that goal setting is another way to set yourself up for success. Actually, I like to think it’s the only way to be successful. So with that said, I like to set my long-term and short-term goals for the month and see how they pan out.
I find that sharing them with you all keeps me accountable, and acts as a journal in sense. Hopefully my personal goals will get you thinking and lead you to jot some down as well.
Short Term Goals:
- Drink 1 gallon or more water/day
- Bring my lunch and snacks to work each day this week
- Continue to build muscle through heavy lifting
- Prep for my 10k this coming weekend
- Only have 2-3 cheat meals per week
- Drink one cup of green tea/day
Long Term:
- Run a half marathon this year
- Schedule a photo shoot (to get me 110% committed)
- Obtain my personal training certification (I have already purchased the classes!!)
- Spend more time bloggging, attending expos and exploring other outlets
- Help someone else achieve their fitness goals
Above all have fun with it! I wouldn’t be 100% dedicated if I didn’t absolutely love what I am working for. This journey has been so exciting for me and I can only hope to grow in the fitness world, gain as much knowledge as possible and enjoy every minute.
This is a very appropriate time to give a big shout-out to a woman who is the ultimate goal setter and motivating me to get my butt in gear. My lovely Mom decided to set a large goal for herself last year as she has become more and more interested in organized running events. She decided to find at least (1) 5k per month to run in our local area. This month, I was blown away with her commitment to running (3) 5ks and (1) 10k! She has outdone herself and I am so happy for her. Mom, you’re the best! Now would you commit to running an organized race each month?
It’s your turn, get thinking about how to accomplish your goals. Another thing to remember, it’s about the journey as much as the outcome, so enjoy the ride! The dedication, commitment and belief in yourself is the most exciting part. So, believe in yourself a little more and it will be so worth it in the end.
Thanks for reading!!
