The Whole Foods Ship Has Docked

New Hampshire. Ohhhhh sweet, sweet New Hampshire. Between the epic Market Basket battle ensuing and the Shaw’s/Stop and Shop eviction that was 2012/2013, grocery shopping can become the hunger games scenario. Thankfully, I can closet my inner Katniss, put Peeta …

Things I Never Thought I’d Be Able to Do a Year Ago

I was thinking lately that there are way more things I do now that I never envisioned myself doing a year ago. There’s probably more than I will put on this list but this is what I was thinking about last night.

1) Jump Rope

At The Training Station all kickboxing classes start with jump roping. When I first started, I could barely jump rope continuously for more than 10 – 15 seconds at a time. Now I can jump rope for more than a minute with ease and I usual only trip up because I get distracted looking at something. I can even do this nifty jump rope trick. You basically make a figure 8 with the rope while still jumping then jump back into the rope. It’s weird but I feel cool that I can do it.

2) Flip A Tire

A year ago I would have been repulsed at the thought of flipping a tire. Didn’t seem like something I could feasibly do and I really didn’t want to touch a tire. I still may not love the idea of touching a used truck tire however I can now flip tires with ease.

3) Run

I’m not a fan of running. Never have and never will. I still have hopes of completing a half marathon one day. But I have to accomplish that task when the time is right for me. However, I can run 2 miles without even thinking about it. I don’t feel like I’m gonna die, I’m not completely trainwrecked by the end, and sometimes (don’t tell anyone this) I actually enjoy running. I also can somewhat facilitate sprint drills without being a complete mess.

4) Push Ups

Woofles. I hate push ups. I really do. My right side is significantly weaker than my left and it just makes push ups super awkward. I can do 1 solid full push up. That’s way more than I thought I could do last year. I also breeze through modified push ups with ease.

5) Ab Related Movements

A year ago my abs were not even in existence. They are still rather hidden. However I can hold planks, fly through wall throws, oblique twists, TRX abs, and most any ab exercises thrown my way.

A year ago I started getting seriously committed to fitness again. I was out of shape, run down, and didn’t think I’d ever get back to my previous level of fitness. But I’m starting to see myself get back to that point and I find myself doing things I would never have done before. I remember my first session at the gym last May. I almost puked half way through and I was just doing simple step ups. It was a wake up call for me. No matter how stressful life gets, working out keeps me sane and I will not sacrifice that again.

 

True Life: I Love To Hate Bootcamp

Tis the season for sweating! My gym (The Training Station) is putting on a 4 week outdoor bootcamp session. It happens Wednesday nights at 7pm and Saturday mornings at 8am. Sadly, I cannot attend Saturday mornings due to prior work …

Vega SPORT Protein

Friends, family, strangers, I have some FANTASTIC news. I have seemingly stumbled upon a protein powder that DOES NOT kill my stomach. Let me state that I am not so serious of an exerciser that I HAVE to have a …

#CCM: Clothing Crush Monday

I have a confession. I have not purchased new work out clothes in well over a year. How I’m still able to wear my workout gear without scarring society is beyond me.

I have another confession. I will probably not purchase new workout gear for at least another two months. It’s just not feasible at the moment. So what am I doing in the mean time? Drooling over these various capri length workout pants and tops and accessories that I must have or I will probably die.

 

1) Under Armour

One things I must give Under  Armour props for is that they design pants for girls with a little cushioning. Seriously Nike take notes. Nike pants hit my thighs and I can literally hear the fabric laughing at me. Under Armour gets my body issue where my a$$ takes up 90% of my pants and will pull them down while running if not properly contained. Thank you Under Armour!

                           

2) Target C9 Tops

Target has some great, affordable work out gear. I like everything but their pants. I think the pants are overpriced and not that great quality. But their tops are inexpensive and last a good amount of time. I usually work out in a t-shirt but lately the t-shirt is getting annoying while working out. It’s getting in the way. I love these tops.

3) lululemon

What is a work out gear post without a little lululemon? Frankly I think there’s bit too much hype around lulu but that doesn’t stop me from wanting everything they sell. What I like most about lulu is their headbands. They are thick enough to hold back my mane without looking super gross. The secret is little silicone grips they put on the inside of the band to secure your hair.

4) Socks

Good socks are the key to a good workout. Currently I’m obsessed with Balega socks. They are incredibly soft but have a good amount of compression support. There are no good pics of them online and I’m def not gonna take a pic of mine to share. But check them out.

5) Hokas!

I know, I know guys I talk about these ALL THE TIME. I have yet to go try them on or buy them. It’s on the list of things to do. But I am SALIVATING for a pair of these.

There you have it. The workout gear I’m currently drooling for. One day my prince will come who will be able to support my unhealthy obsession with spandex!