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.

Hump day!

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Got up and hit the gym this morning for strength training. Yes i slept good last night. Thank goodness!!!
No auntie tina it’s not the coffee lol. I’m drinking less than i ever have.

The gym was hard but awesome. I’ve lost another lbs!! Woohoo. I can feel the muscles developing and i am loving my body and starting to feel soooo good!.

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My gym bag and blender bottle are pretty much a constant in my car these days hahaha.

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I went grocery shopping when i was hungry and got Gardettos or whatever that snack is so i limited my portions.

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Lunch was tomato, basil, and mozzarella on this delicious bread from the bakery at Fred Meyers. I also got some aged smoked cheddar YUM!!!!

There was still sun when i got home so Artemis and i went for a little walk run

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Had the second half of my leftover salmon for dinner

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And now its off to bed so i can hit the  gym even earlier than normal because my trainer instructed me to swim AND spin before work.

Night Night!!

How do insomniacs survive?

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Hola!!!!!

It is Tuesday night and  i am about to crawl into bed for hopefully a knockout sleep. I took this

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About 15 min ago so fingers crossed.

The last two nights it has taken me 3-4 hours to fall asleep and i toss and turn all night. This is not normal for me, normal for me is knocking out within about 20 min and sleeping the whole night through. Occasionally i wake up or  toss and turn a bit but not like this.

This means i haven’t worked out since my run on Sunday and i have slept in both mornings.
Coffee has been a big part of my day

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On the plus side lunch was yummy

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Tomato, basil, and mozzarella with balsamic vinegar on a coisant.

That is really all there is to report. Hopefully this dream water will kick in and i can get a good night’s sleep and workout in the AM.

Sweet dreams to all!!!!

Weekend Wrapup

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Noooooooo!!!!! It’s sunday night again.
Back to the grind we go.

Yesterday i hit the pool for a little 30min workout.

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Then in the afternoon it was off to an orientation meeting because i will be working weeknds at a festival up here at the farm my roommate works out for the next 7 weeks. Except the 3 days i have races.

Dinner was the delicious Salmon and veggies i had made Friday night with a southwest salad.

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And i watched Kiss The girls since i finished the book.

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Sunday it was long run day. 5 miles

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I taped my knees to be safe since they were sore at the end of the week.

I took the dog out running with me. We only got about half a mile until the drizzle started to pour then turned into hail. She didnt like that too much so we turned around and brought her
back home.

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Then i went back out and braved the  elements to run 5 more miles. It misted, rained, poured and hailed. It was in interesting run lol.

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Me looking like a drowned rat after my run. Also i look like i was crying. I am guessing that is the rain running all my sweat into my eyes.

And now its sleep time.

How was your weekend?

Do your weekends fly by too?

Book Review**Along Came a Spider

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I finally jumped on the Alex Cross bandwagon, like 20 years after everyone else but i do tend to come late to the party. I enjoyed the book, it was a good read. I have definitely read better suspense/crime/murder mystery books but it wasn’t bad.
I also watched the movie and man does it not do the books justice. Sorry Morgan Freeman but not your best choice.

Has anyone else read the Alex Cross books?
I am now on book 3.

I will continue to read my way slowly through the series and in between other books but i don’t think I’ll be biting my nails in suspense of what comes next.

And beware some scenes in these books you can never unsee in your head.

TGIF

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Woooohoooo another weekend has arrived!

Not much to report here. I am taking it easy and resting me body

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Iced my knee tonight. Tomorrow i swim and hopefully by Sunday I’m ready to run again. I think I’ll tape my knee up to be safe.

My roommate  brought me back candy from Australia

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Boy do they have the right idea.

I made a nice healthy meal of salmon and veggies

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Actually it made 2 meals :mrgreen:

Should make a delicious dinner tomorrow and Sunday night.

That and several episodes of Scandal were my Friday night……i know, i party too hard.

Did you do anything fun with your TGIF?

What does your weekend look like?

Short and to the point.

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I dragged my butt out of bed and to the gym this morning to go to spin class. I got there is 6 min late (i am usually nerd early everywhere but an AM workout, forget about it). So i get there and am hoping the class won’t be too full, they hadn’t even started yet. I’m adjusting my bike thinking how lucky i am  only to here the gym worker telling the other 5 people in the class that there is no instructor this morning……….so now what?

2 of the people left but the rest of us rode on!!!!!! Slowly as the hour went on people trickled out. I made it about 50 min.

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I am proud of myself for not using thr excuse of no class to get me out of my workout.

On the flip side my knees are super achey! This is the first time i have ever worked out this much and this consistently and my body is like WTF?

So tonight i iced my knees and will be taking it easy. Tomorrow is my rest day anyways and Saturday instead of spin amd swim I’m just going to swim. Hopefully ill be able to do my 5 miles on Sunday. Fingers crossed!

I may have gone a little overboard with my dinner tonight…..

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We’ll call this a cheat meal lol. Now i need to be very good for a while hahahahahaha.

And now im exhausted so good night!!!!!

Hump Day

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We made it past the half way point!!!

Swam this morning

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My photography skills leave something to be desired.

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My lunchbox these days, filled to max.

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I had a suprise on my desk this morning!!!! Groot!!!! This little guy is so cute and i always played with my co-workers so she bought me one!!!!!! Probably because i threatened to steal hers…………….
Thanks Christina!!!!!!!!

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This is part of tomorrow lunch but i just wanted a little taste test………..you ready? This is coleslaw mix from the grocery store and……top ramen!!! With some green onions sprinkles on top. Not too shabby.

And last but not least

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I started a little lettuce garden. I’m not sure i filled the pot enough though. Guess we will find out.
How was your Wednesday?
Are you doing any gardening this year?

Monday Night video and Tuesday tangents

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So Monday night i filmed a little video. Here’s the youtube link:

Most of my other news is about food hahaha.

Coffee as always

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I’m going back and forth between getting coffee and buying those Starbucks bottles in the store. I am also trying to stretch them out over 2 days to reduce my caffine intake (preworkout has caffine in it) and to save myself some money.

This week’s lunches are good old fashion PB&J on Dave’s Killer bread

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Except that as an adult that is so not enough so i defrosted some risotto i made awhile ago to have with it.

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I had leftover cream cheese from having bagels for lunch last week so i am combining it with something healthy

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This is surprisingly delicious.

And lastly i cuddled up at work with my coworkers heating blanket because i was chilly today.

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How was your Tuesday?

Monday Motivation**March 7, 2016

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Its the last Monday before Daylight Savings!!!!!!! Enjoy the last dark week 🙂

Monday-  Run 5 min, walk 1:30min X 6

Tuesday- AM strength training

Wednesday- AM swim

Thursday- AM spin class

Friday- OFF

Saturday- Not sure yet, it will either be a hike or Spin class and swim at the gym

Sunday- Yoga and run 5min, walk 1:55 X 5 miles

WHAT ARE YOUR WORKOUT PLANS THIS WEEK?