Hump day

Yesterday I stayed motivated to go to the gym...but I went to early for spinning, so I ended up on the elliptical for 45 minutes. Then I went to Target and bought Julia & Julia, a new blue work-out shirt, and some other stuff.  My mentor Amanda recommended it since I was starting by own blog. I am excited to watch it sometime this week! Went home and made a stuffed green pepper with basmati rice, chicken, and a little cheese and hot sauce.  The pepper turn out nice and tender, and I love some spicy food!

Also, yesterday I ran across an amazing quote that really inspired me.  I am working on cultivating compassion for myself and for others.  The quote said "A happy relationship is made up of two good forgivers."  That was really inspiring to me, because although it is sometimes are to forgive, its important if you want to keep a relationship with another person.

Tonight...a little cardio...and hula-hooping!

XOXO ~Jen~

Half Monday...Half Tuesday ;)

Yesterday I woke up and decided to make the Lady Gaga smoothie I read about in SHAPE! I had another one this morning too.  Its super easy, just add 1/4 OJ, 1/2 cup frozen peaches, 1/4 cup frozen rasberries, 2 tbs of strawberry yogurt, ice, and a little water to the magic bullet.  It was so tasty.  I also had a smart bagel with hummus. I really love hummus, especially since Chris' wife Lacie made an amazing sun dried tomato hummus a few months ago.  It was so gorgeous outside yesterday with nice breeze, so I decided to go for a run/walk (2.5 miles) then I did the kettlebell workout (inspired a la crossfit!) form my SHAPE magazine. It was short and not too hard, but My shoulders are FEELING it today!  Tonight...going to go to spinning...hope I stay motivated..then going to make peppers stuffed with chicken. XOXO ~Jen~

A rainy day...

Today was a great day! I spent the weekend in Port St. Lucie with Eric and I went to Viera to shop a little.  I went into Ross and started looking at the dresses, and and older lady started talking to me when I picked up a cute blue dress.  She and her daughter were trying to find dresses for a special occasion.  I helped her pick out some cute options, which was so much fun.  She was 67 (looked 50!) and she had survived breast cancer.  I love meeting people shopping, and she was such an inspiration, she looked GREAT!  I also went to Publix and bought some healthy food to make recipes I found in my SHAPE magazine.  Black bean toss salad is for lunch tomorrow!!! XOXO ~Jen~