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.

Road Trip!!!!

by Ariana Peters, posted in food, healthy lifestyle

Thanksgiving week has arrived!!!! So off to mom’s I went. I packed up the car and Artemis and I were off.

About half way there the rain started and never stopped. The Olympic Peninsula is known for its rain

Saw some pretty Oregon beaches along the way

Artemis is wary of places that aren’t her home but she is settling in…..slowly

And to top it all off, a home cooked meal at the table!!!!

Our table at home is still piled with stuff so i generally eat at the coffee table in front of the TV.

What are your holiday plans?

Any travel for you?

Monday Motivation 

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

Every day is a fresh start, make this one great!

Monday: Insanity Day 3

Tuesday: PM Strength then 1.5 mile fast (11:40 pace) and .15 mile hills x 6 at a 3.5 incline

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: AM 3 miles at tempo (12:30) Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Friday: 7 easy miles and stretching

Saturday: Spin for 45 min then swim 550 meters (this might change depending on the options at my moms gym in her little town

Sunday: OFF

Have a great holiday week!!!

Weekly Check in

by Ariana Peters, posted in healthy lifestyle, training

Its that time again! Did i hit my weekly workout goal?

Here was the plan:

Monday: Insanity Day 2 Got fired, came home, then went out to a celebratory dinner, so did not workout

Tuesday: PM strength training then 1.25 mile fast (11:45 min pace) and .1 mile hills X 6 at a 3 incline Woke up sick

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: PM strength training then 2.5 miles at tempo (12:30) Still sick

Friday: OFF Sick, went for a short walk with Artemis. 

Saturday: Spin class then swim 500m Sick

Sunday: 6 miles easy and yoga Long walk with Artemis. Trying to make sure i dont stay sick longer than nessesary . 

 

What i did right:……recovered when sick

What i could have done better: Not gotten sick lol

Food: Medium, not horrible but not great

Comment and tell me how you did!

To Workout or Not to Workout, That is the Question.

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Cold and flu season is upon us. Where i used to work, this time of year, i felt like i was always fighting things off and there was not enough fresh air being pumped through. I got let go on Monday and by Wednesday was laid up on the couch with a cold. An influx of stress then time to finally relax brought my immune system down so i thought i would look at when you are suppost to workout and when you are not. 

Based on what my little research online showed if you have symptoms just above the neck like sore throat, headache, runny nose, sneezing, and teary eyes you can work out anything below the neck such as coughing, colored phlegm, vommiting, diarrhea or a fever of over 101 and you should sit it out. 

I also found that it said that vigorous activity can lower your immune systems in the short term where as easy or medium activity can bolster your immune system so if you feel up to it go for a walk outside in the fresh air but leave your speedwork until later.  

My sick list

Always have good books around to read

Lot’s of fluids and vitamins 

Netflix marathon 

Soup

Over the counter medicine to help the extra vitamins. 

What do you do when you are sick?

A Great Day

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

This is going to be short at sweet because I’m about to fall asleep. 

I had a great day. The BF and I went mini golfing

I was only 5 over par, i will call that awesome!!! Then he took me for sushi because i haven’t had it in forever, even though he does not like it lol, he is so sweet. 
Next we went and saw Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, super cute, loved it!!!! 

And lastly my roommate too me out to a congratulations on getting fired here’s to better things in the future dinner lol

Now i have to get all this makeup off and pass out so i can get up and run in the  AM.

How was your day?

Beach Getaway

by Ariana Peters, posted in food, healthy lifestyle

Along with a crappy start to the week I had a great time at the beach with a great guy. 

It was perfect Oregon coast weather. 

We had pizza, coffee, and relaxed and watched movies. Cuddled by an awesome wood stove

Artemis loved the beach but hated the house she didn’t know

Along with all the food and cuddling we also walked/ran up a giant san dune two days in a row

Artemis loved running around

We ran up and down the beach both days as well and did some exploring. 

Have you been to the Oregon coast?

Current Life

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

Happy Hump Day!!!!!!

I got up and went to an AM spinning class, being active feels so good and keeps any stress and depression away. It was very obvious that I hadn’t taken a spin class in awhile……I wanted to die. 

I went at about 75% of my max and was still dead at the end

Need to get my butt to spin class more often. 

Stopped at the store to pickup a prescription and grabbed some much needed broke people food

Actually I just like to have stock on hand for when a craving hits or I don’t feel too good. I’m not broke yet thankfully.

Lots of laundry going on

A short but powerful thunderstorm hit and the puppies freaked out. I got some cuddles

I had great (but unhealthy) leftovers for lunch

My man took me out for a sorry you got fired, but yay you can sleep in dinner hahahaha!!! I love Mexican food. 

My first Ipsy bag

by Ariana Peters, posted in healthy lifestyle

A few weeks ago I ran out of mascara and went to go shopping for a new one. It had been so long since I had bought a new mascara that I forgot how expensive it is! Why would I pay $10 for a single mascara when I could pay the same for a whole bag of samples? With that thought in mind I signed up for Ipsy.

Cute bag

Its a greenishy blue color. My nail painting leaves something to be desired lol. Hopefully painting them will help me stop biting them again

I’m excited to try this out. 

Looks fancy!!! I’m probably going to poke my eye out but I’m excited to try it!

I love to try a new lip color!!!!!

And yay! Mascara!!!!

Can’t wait to see what comes next month!!

I’ll do an update in a week or two and let you know how I like the products. 

A new Adventure 

by Ariana Peters, posted in healthy lifestyle

Well another life adventure is underway, yesterday afternoon i got fired from my job. First time in my life I have ever been fired, it was not pleasant. 

I feel very betrayed by several people in how it happened but that is life. That is all I am going to say about the job. I will focus on the positives this is a new opportunity for me! I haven’t been happy at my job in a long time, friendships I thought would hold true fell apart when I left to hike the trail and were never mended, so c’est la vie. 

I can now focus on setting myself up with a job or jobs that I like. The 9-5 grind is not my dream so I am working on making my dreams come true. I’ll keep you posted as things advance.

Beaver Moon, November 2016

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Howling_at_the_Moon_in_Mississauga

VIA

“November’s full Moon was called the Beaver Moon because it was the time to set traps, before the waters froze over. This Moon was also called the Full Frost Moon. ”

VIA the farmers almanac.  click the link for a video about the full moon.

Here is a great way to celebrate the full moon!

On a piece of paper write down any fears & worries, stagnant energy, habits you would like to let go of then burn that piece of paper in a sacred ritual by lighting a candle. As you burn away what no longer serves you, know that you are support and guided by the moon as you create room in your life for new energy to enter.

from The school of Gypsy Arts.