Summer Bucket List

I'm linking up with Holly & Trista today to share my summer bucket list.

We don't have any major plans this summer but: 

To begin, we have a friend's wedding this weekend which I'm looking forward to.  They've been together for close to 10 years :)

Saro's birthday is June 23rd and he will be 38.  We will probably celebrate that and Father's Day with the girls one of the two weekends.  His mom's birthday is June 22nd so that will be celebrated too!

I'm signed up for a 10K on June 9th.  I'm still not sure if I will be able to do it or not.  I'm feeling a lot better even from just last week, but I don't want to worsen anything.  That's still 10 days away, so we'll see.  I can always walk it.

I'm signed up for a 4 week MELT class beginning in June.  I have no idea what it is but I heard it's good for injuries.

I'd like to do a few day trips to the beach.  Our favorite spot is Bradley Beach, NJ.  No boardwalk, nice & quiet.  I'm not sure how the conditions are there after Sandy but I'm sure it'll be open.

July 9th is our 6 year anniversary! :)  Fun fact - we randomly chose that date.  It was early summer 2007, that's all we know!

We are going camping in July for the weekend.  We go at least once a year and absolutely love it.  Yup, tent camping.  Right on the Delaware River in PA.  We will raft on Saturday.  It's a lot of work to set up camp but it's relaxing from there on.  No cell service.  Just us, nature, the sound of the river, drunk people being loud until 3am.

We will most likely host a BBQ as we do every year, just not sure when yet.

That's pretty much all I've got!

So What?! Wednesday Link Up

Happy Hump Day!  I'm glad it's already Wednesday even though it feels like Tuesday.  Today is the 155th day in a row I've logged in to My Fitness Pal (it would be more but I forgot to log in on Christmas Day!).  If you'd like to be friends on there, my user name is rayac1221.  I complete my food and exercise diary 99% of the time, even if it was a "bad" day calorie wise.

I'm linking up with Shannon today for SO WHAT Wednesday!

So what if:

*I'm up 5 lbs (!) since I last weighed in about a week ago!  I woke up feeling EXTREMELY thirsty and bloated today so I'm hoping it's water weight!  Soo frustrating because I worked out continuously all weekend and last night.

*I continue to stop for that coffee in the morning (and sometimes at lunch) because it just tastes THAT much better.  I still think I need to stop this though.

*There are dishes in the sink from last night.

*There is still folded laundry from Saturday sitting on my dresser.

*We've lived in our house for over 2 years and still don't have permanent window treatments.  Do you KNOW how much they cost?  Oof.

*If I had too much beer this weekend and that's probably the cause of being up 5 lbs - lol.

What are you saying "so what?" about this week?

Long Weekend Recap

This weekend was great despite the heavy rain we had all day on Saturday.  We attempted a movie on Friday night but the mall was INSANE.  We figured we'd get there early since I got out of work an hour early.  I guess everyone had the same idea.  Who knew the mall/movies would be so crowded so friggen' early.  So we skipped that and went out to dinner (so much for not eating out) BUT I had a $25 restaurant.com certificate so it wasn't terrible.  In case you didn't know, you can often get them for $4 when they have promotions.

Saturday's weather was windy, rainy and cold.  We ended up at a matinee movie.  Hangover 3.  It was okay.  Alan was the funniest.

Sunday morning I cleaned, got a work out in and then we went to a friends for a BBQ.  It was a lot of fun.  We may or may not have had early afternoon shots of Cafe Patron, played flip cup and drank lots of beer.  Just sayin'.

Yesterday was another party - a friend's surprise 30th at their house.  That too was a lot of fun.

Tuesday...time to detox and get back on track food wise.  Although it wasn't too terrible I guess.  I had oatmeal & fruit for breakfast all weekend and got to work out, so that cancels out the burgers, dips, beer, sausage and desserts right?  Not.  My friend made these amazing bacon wrapped baked potatoes with a spicy sour cream dip....so good and worth the calories.

I hope you all had a great weekend too!  Short work week and a friend's wedding this coming Saturday :)

"300" Abs - 30 Day Challenge

Happy Friday and Happy 3 Day MDW!  This year will be bittersweet.  For many years, we spent MDW at the Jersey Shore at Mean Ang's family's house.  If you read her blog, you would know the house had about 3 feet of water after Hurricane Sandy.  Gladly, the house it still standing but needs a lot of work.  This weekend we will all still be together at a some parties.  Day drinking & shenanigans may or may not be involved.

I'm feeling super sore after 2 days of boot camp in the park this week and hot yoga last night.

I decided to join in on the Ab Challenge with Holly and others.  I actually saw this on Pinterest about a year ago and tried it once or twice and then gave up.  It's really tough but should only take 15-20 minutes of my day so I know I can do it!  I started last night and took a before picture.  Not sure I'll have the guts to post before & after pictures but we'll see.

This should motivate me to continue eating clean so I can see real results in 4 weeks.

I hope you all have a great & safe Memorial Day Weekend and while we are BBQing, let's also remember why we celebrate this holiday in the first place.

Name Change & Farmer's Market

I'm thinking about changing my blog name.  I named it when I was full force into my half marathon training & high on life about running.  It's three weeks after the race and I'm still not walking with a "normal" step on my left side and my body is definitely telling me to take it easy.  I know this could change in a few weeks, months, a year but I don't know.

I'm glad I can do other types of exercises - Ripped in 30, yoga, pilates, etc.

Now to think of a new blog name!  Ideas are welcomed.  I don't blog about just one topic so I'm open to ideas.  I like to garden and live in the Garden State so that might be a start.


Our first peony from the plant we planted last year.

Last night we went to an indoor farmer's market and gladly walked out with 7 or 8 bags full of stuff for $56.  That included two containers of nuts for $5 each so we got TONS of fresh produce for about $46.  Now to eat it all this week before it goes bad!  It's definitely worth the drive through our county's busiest area.

Oh wait, almost anywhere in NJ is extremely crowded except for the Pine Barrens.

I'm looking forward to the outdoor farmer's market which is about a mile from our house.  It opens in about a month.

We are planning on doing a large vegetable garden this year.  Pictures and details soon to follow.

Enjoy your day and I hope you all have a 3 day weekend coming up!



He's not allowed on the couch but he'll sometimes try, especially when Tux, the cat is on the couch.



Saro & I



Nope, We Are NOT 21 Anymore

Yup, I'm still feeling "off" after drinking all weekend but it was worth it for a fun time with my friends!

Friday we were at the NJ shore for night #1 of the bachelorette party.  Good times and lots of laughs had by all with some TMI moments in there always makes for a fun time.

Saturday we lounged around in the morning and afternoon and then drove to AC (Atlantic City for my non-Jersey readers) for the night.  Again, good times, laughs and lots of drinks had by all!  Our friend gets married in two weeks - looking forward to the wedding now :)

Bad food choices also happened.  Dips, cheese steak, bacon & lots of it, and bagels.  Yum!

It's a fresh new week & here's my plan for the week:

#1 - Get back on track food wise.  So far, so good.  I had 1 egg, berries and a Think Thin bar today.

#2 - Workout Plans
Monday - Workout in the park
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Workout in the park
Thursday - I have a work training about 45 minutes away from home... I'm currently signed up for hot yoga so if I'm back in time, I'll go.
Friday - Hot Yoga
Saturday - RI30
Sunday - RI30

Have a good week!

Hot Yoga

Last night I tried hot yoga for the first time.  I really liked it!  I got dizzy a few times when we had to touch our toes and then bring your head up but that was it.  The room is at 105 degrees with 40% humidity so you pretty much start sweating upon entering the room.  It was 60 minutes of vinyasa/flow yoga so you're constantly moving. 

Yesterday on my lunch break I went out to buy a heart rate monitor.  Well I had it on but I don't think I set it up properly, lol, so I estimated that I burned 500 calories after googling and looking at different results.

I plan on going back next Thursday and Friday.

As for my injury, a few of the moves irritated it a little bit but I'm hoping after the 10 classes, I'll feel better.

It's a cute little studio and it's only about 2 miles away from my house.  I'm always looking for convenience for a gym/workout studio.

Happy Friday!  Enjoy your weekend.  I will be going to Atlantic City to celebrate a friends bachelorette party :)