It is only the beginning..

hey guys! I took a little hiatus for a few days in trade for a little extra time with the fam! We spent the weekend at the pool.
This morning marks the first day of GPP RX + week. RX + week is our “hell week.” It is a week of 2 a-day workouts. We also follow a nutrition plan that was designed by our coach. It is pretty much going to be a good challenge for me. 2 a-day workouts plus the classes I’m teaching this week. It’s a guaranteed sore maker week for sure.
This morning after workout #1, I came home to enjoy a protein shake and plan my week out. I am having to plan on mostly AM back to back workouts due to work, kids, play time, husbands gym time, etc.
 
I haven’t done an early early workout in quite a while… Now that the Olympics are over I may get to bed at a decent time. I also may sneak in a nap during the twins nap during the day. Rest and recovery is crucial this week and I’m planning on staying on top of it.

In the mix:

• 1 Cup Silk Almond milk
• 1 scoop plant fusion Chocolate
• 1 C. Frozen Berries (Cherries, pom arils, raspberries, blueberries & strawberries)
• 3 C. Spinach
• Ice

Lunch came quick today, after a quick trip to Costco for a few groceries for the week. Which I got sucked into a VitaMixer demonstration.. (Now have pre-settings). At least the kids and I got a few different sample smoothies for standing through the 10 min. demo.
I welcomed this full blown salad.

In the bowl:

• Fresh spring mix
• Sweet potatoes
• Onions
• Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Green beans
• 2 hard boiled eggs
• Walden Farm dressing- Honey Dijon

I’m really going to miss fresh veggies straight from the garden once winter hits around here. They bring a salad to a whole new level. They are full of so much flavor and add just the perfect of amount of crisp and crunch to the bowl.
I taught body attack (which was a complete sweat fest). I’m sure the air conditioning was not on in that room cause it felt like it was 100 degrees in the room.
I had an hour before I had to be at RX + Workout #2.
And just so you know.. I’m not the only crazy..

There was a great group of GPP peeps to storm this hill sprint workout!

What a GROUP! This community continues to inspire everyday! How awesome are the kids that kept up with us? Oh, and threw water balloons at us when we were done…
Here are a few of my favorite girls of the night.

Day one is done and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the week has in store! I’m off to bed. I’m tired and my 5:30 am alarm is not to far off. Rumor has it the RX+ workout has something to do with bleachers..
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Question of the day:
This or that?
Group fitness or Community fitness?
Garden Tomatoes or Cucumbers?
Stay up late or Wake up early?

Back on the bike!~

This morning I took the oppurtunity to sleep in! I enjoyed the extra little shut eye, we didnt' get to bed till pretty late last night so it was nice to relax a little. Brent woke up first and went to the gym at about 7:30am (Yes, that is sleeping in for us) T & B didn't wake up till 9! I was able to get up and get a few things done. AKA laid in my bed and read "The Help".

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I have honestly been reading it for over 3 months.. It really is a good book, I just think I'm having a hard time getting into it because I only pick it up every so often.. reading blogs>reading books sometimes.

Breakfast was a quick banana with almond butter pre-workout! 

After the workout I had errands to run so I just grabbed a Chocolate muscle milk and handful of pecans.

Lunch was simple salad that consisted of spinach, Grilled chicken, red pepper, avocado, toasted pecans and green beans.

So good! GPP started doing a "challenge of the week" at the gym  and this week it is to replace one of your meals with a salad! Or.. I suppose eat a salad for a meal? Either way...  I love my salads in the summer, especially with lots of veggies and an avocado is a must!
Tonight, I went on a 20 mile bike ride with one of my favorite ladies!  My last bike ride was like 2 weeks ago.. eeek!! My bike was just tuned and rode like breeze!

I decided training rides need to be done with friends.. It was so nice to be able to talk and draft! It was a great ride! In fact... every workout is better with a friend right?!

Q. Do you prefer to workout by yourself, or with a friend or group fitness class?

GROUP.. I love to feed off the energy in the room but I also enjoy a little "me" time and pounding out a workout myself.. but usually just when I'am mad or bothered by something, running helps clear my head. 

Q. How long does it take you to finish a book?

I've decided I just need to really invest in books on cd and listen to them in my car because by the time I have time to sit and read I'd rather sleep.. it seems to take me FOREVER to finish a book! 

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