Day 22: A New Found Inspiration

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

This morning at 4:58am, my eyes popped open as I listened to the birds welcoming the day as if it were a surprise. Pink and orange clouds reflected the sun's playful light behind the mountains though my dining room window and I felt the overwhelming urge to go running at the crack of dawn. My knee reminded me of it's delicacy, but my heart yearned for the outdoors.

I would have gone for a brisk walk this morning, but my 2nd job starts at 7:00am now. I had a lovely 4 week vacation from that job, but now it's back to it! My nanny roots are still strong, I care for some energetic kiddos in the mornings before taking them to the bus stop and heading off to work. I wouldn't trade this for anything, they are like family to me now.

I found a way to fit in my workout AND keep my life schedule under control each day. I decided that Monday-Thursday I will wake up at 4:45am, throw on my workout attire and head to the gym for a solid 45 minute workout, then drive to my morning job at 7:00am. Dry shampoo was created for a reason - I'm not going to let a little sweat stop me from working my hardest before the wedding day.

66 days people. It's time for a miracle.

WORKOUT



Have I mentioned how much I love Pop Sugar Fitness? They have it all. I'm a huge fan!

DIET

Breakfast: Heather's Oatmeal
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup blueberries
2 tbsp raisins (for fun today)
1 sprinkle chocolate chips

Lunch: Chicken & Rice Bowl
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded chicken
1 tbsp pesto
1 sprinkle Parmesan cheese

1 pink lady apple

Lots of water!

Dinner: Tuna Salad
Serves 2-4
2 cans chuck light tuna
1/4 cup light mayo (olive oil mayo is even better and has great flavor!)
1 dash pepper, onion powder
1/2 pink lady apple
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup crushed walnuts
1 plate of spinach each

All I have to say is YUM. I love a cold salad on these warm days!


Bedtime 8:30pm, for tomorrow we attempt the earliest workout I've done in a while!




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