Author: Ariana Peters

Christian, homeschool mom, runner of 6 half marathons, PR 2:57 so far. Yes I am a slow runner. Small scale homesteading.

Day 2 working out in a row

by Ariana Peters, posted in food, healthy lifestyle

Happy Hump Day!!!!!

Got my butt to the gym for the 2nd day in a row (first time in awhile that I’ve done 2 days in a row).

Did 2.6 miles on the treadmill 

And 10 minutes on the elliptical.

Made it to the gym and home before the snow started, it went all day and was beautiful!

I spent my afternoon studying. I found a few free apps to help me study all the anatomy jargin (that is what i am struggling with in my personal training certification)

Coffee was of course needed for studying. I finally put to use one of the gifts my roommate brought back for me from Australia earlier this year

 How cool is  that? It’s a chocolate spoon you mix/melt into your coffee to make a mocha. 

I am trying to get rid of the dairy in the house and not buy more for awhile to cut out as much dairy as possible, so I made a grilled cheese sandwich

Why is sourdough bread so amazing?

How do you take your coffee?

A Semi-Accomplished Tuesday

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

I got up and got my butt to the gym by about 9:20. I did 2.1 miles on the treadmill but forgot to start my watch for almost a quarter mile lol.

Then did 5 minutes on the elliptical and was out of breath hahaha. 

Even though I have listened to it before, I am still obsessed with this book on tape and am listening to it again.


I called into my seasonal job and they didn’t need me today so i got the day off. 

Then it was a nice 2nd breakfast of an omelet on sourdough toast with hot sauce. 

I took a test online for a temp agency but my laptop is old and stupid so i got a lower score than i could have, though i still met the global average. 

Since i couldn’t take the other 3 tests until i borrowed my roommates laptop when she got home I studied a bit for my personal trainer certification 


 and watched some Grey’s Anatomy 

Then the man came over and i made us some gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and salads. 

We watched some Game of Thrones, he is catching me up, and played some bored games.  

How was your day?

Monday Motivation 

by Ariana Peters, posted in healthy lifestyle, training

Good morning!!! Happy Monday!!

Lets make this a great week.

Monday: Insanity day 6

Tuesday: PM strength then 2 miles fast (11:30) and .2 mile hills x 6 at a 3.5 incline

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: PM strength and 3.75 miles @ tempo (12:30)

Friday: OFF

Saturday: Spin class then swim 700m

Sunday: 9 easy miles then yoga

Any fun plans this week?

A Wonderful Discovery 

by Ariana Peters, posted in food, healthy lifestyle, training

I had a good weekend with the boyfriend, we saw Hacksaw Ridge which was AMAZING!!! I highly recommend it, though it is pretty gory but an amazing story. 

Then he took me for frozen yogurt, i had only been once many years ago, and holy crap this stuff is amazing !!

All the deliciousness of ice cream with toppings and less calories!!

We also went for a run, well 3/4 run and 1/4 walk

And we went slooow. 

I am still a little sick and weak. 

I went for a run yesterday too and i could run for about 3-4 minutes with my heartrate in its normal range then it would jump up to the 190s and i’d slow down.

 Also i don’t  think I’ve been drinkinh enough water so i need to up that. 

I have been eating simple and inexpensive food

I’ve also been eating less lately, except the weekends when i eat out with the boyfriend several times. 

I’ve been reading more which is awesome but the life of leisure is starting to wear on me, mostly because lack of funds os stressful. But I’m kicking it into gear studying for my personal training certification. 

I’ll keep you posted.

In conclusion, head to a frozen yogurt shop ASAP.  

Monday Motivation 

by Ariana Peters, posted in healthy lifestyle, training

Ready to kick butt this week???

Monday: Insanity Day 5

Tuesday: PM strength then 2 miles fast (11:35) and .15 mile hills x 6 at a 4 incline

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: PM strength and 3.5 miles @ tempo (12:30)

Friday: OFF

Saturday: Spin class then swim 650M

Sunday: 7 miles easy and yoga

Are you training for anything?

Monday Motivation 

by Ariana Peters, posted in food, healthy lifestyle, training, Uncategorized

Happy Monday!!! how are you feeling after the holiday weekend?

Monday: Insanity Day 4

Tuesday: PM Strength then 1.75 mile fast (11:35 pace) and .15 mile hills x 6 at a 3.5 incline

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: PM strength and 3.25 mile @ tempo (12:30)

Friday: OFF

Saturday: AM Spin class then swim 600m

Sunday: 8 miles easy and yoga

If you fell off the wagon last week lets get back on track this week!!!!

Home Sweet Home

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

It is soooo good to be home! 

I had a great time with my mom, it was wonderful to see her and to relax and not worry about anything for a few days. 

I got spoiled 

Homemade belgin waffles. 

We took the dogs for a nice long walk on an old logging road

Then my cold struck back with a vengeance and this has been my steady diet 
 


Somebody is very happy to be home in her own  bed

I thoughy it fitting to watch some Twilight after spending 6 days in Forks


 Now that i am home i am adding homeopathy to my sickness regiment 

Come on oregano, don’t  let me down. The slique is for all the over eating that has happened lol. Though the last 2 days i haven’t been overeating since i can barely taste anything due to my super plugged up nose, sad face. If i don’t  see massive improvement by Tuesday it’ll be time to call yhe DR to see if its something more serious than a cold.

How was your Holiday?

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

This is another of my favorite hoildays during my FAVORITE time of year!!! This time of year just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. And of couse there is the amazing food.

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How flipping delicious does this look????!!! Yes i will be consuming way too mamy calories today like most of America, but i tried to be good yesterday to offset it a bit.

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Love this fireplace decore, beautiful but not overwhelming.

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Everything i like seems like it will be very high in calories hahahaha!!!!

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pumpkin french toast……yes, must try this.

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Once again yes, i will be making these, look forward to that blog post lol

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and last but not least……cookies!!!!!!!!!!!

If you make any of these let me know how they turn out and i will do the same.

I hope you are spending today with people you love.

 Turkey, stuffing, potatoes oh my!!!!

A relaxing day

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

A vacation at mom’s house is the best, all the stress of life just falls away and you get to be 12 again and not worry about anything.

We watched more Bones.

Stayed nice and cozy through all the rain that is coming down. 

Took the crazy dogs for a walk during a 15 minute time period of lighter rain

Then hit the gym for a little run. I took it easy since I’m still a little phlegmy.

Post  gym selfie while mom was running errands.

Got coffee afterwards, yes there are still Twilight themed things here. Weirdly i totally love that, brings a little bit of fiction to life. 

I’ve also been enjoying lots of sudoku.

Now it’s  off to bed for me. See you on Thanksgiving !!!!