Some thoughts and discussions from me.
Pull Up Panda
I’m so looking forward to yoga today. Yesterday was quite the active day! After teaching a core class, I…
went hiking with Lauren
took Niko on a 45 minute walk
did this workout with Katie after training clients
and then went on a final walk with several of my neighbors. It was a doggy parade 
But yeah, definitely looking forward to stretching the stems this afternoon.
Eats lately have been pretty all over the place. Yesterday morning I ended up eating breakfast (this hot cereal) early – on my way to teach, so when I got back from hiking at 11, I was starving. I immediately heated up all of the leftovers from last night’s dinner- lamb curry stir fry- and called it lunch.
Then around 3:30 before I had to head into the gym, I knew I wouldn’t have a chance to eat again until after 7:00, so I went ahead and made…whatever you call a meal eaten at 4:00 p.m. is called. I baked a few bone in, skin-on chicken thighs, a sweet potato (with ghee, salt, and cinnamon,) and then sauteed some veggies in olive oil, lemon, salt + pepper, mustard, and garlic:
Of course by the time I got home again, after working out and walking, I was hungry again, and turned to a big bowl of oatmeal mixed with blueberries, chocolate chips, and coconut milk, followed by a chopped up banana topped with almond butter and dark chocolate. I was definitely craving me some chocolate!
And with that, I don’t have much else on my mind to share this morning, besides that I’m sitting on the back patio writing this, and it feels eerily similar to the feeling I have when I’m on vacation. I don’t know why, but now that warm weather is here, I’ve felt like that SO much. Maybe it’s because I’m still trying to build up my schedule… Anyway! What I DO have to share with you is this cute and awe-inspiring video. You know how I’ve been working on increasing my pull up reps? Well, I’m officially both jealous and completely in love with this baby red panda, who OWNS pull ups.
HA! 
I saw this on my friend’s (and client – Hi Steph!!) Facebook page and just had to share it with ya’ll. Love it!
OK guys, I hope you have a lovely Wednesday.
Do your activity levels stay pretty consistent through the week? Or are the up and down each day? Being a trainer and group fitness instructor, mine are more up and down. It depends if I participate while I’m teaching. Additionally, being so close to the mountains and yoga studios have also increased my activity levels. But then after a super active day, I’ll take it easier the next.
I went on my first real hike this past weekend and now I’m obsessed. So jealous that you have such easy access to different trails and mountains!
I’d say my activity levels are fairly consistent. I hit the gym most weekdays, occasionally taking Thursdays off for social reasons and do a lot of walking in my commute and errand running since I don’t have a car.
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You were pretty busy yesterday! I love super active days like that. It really makes me feel so good and productive. My activitiy levels are very consistent during the week. I’m a creature of habit!
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First of all, awesome active Tuesday! Wed yoga sounds totally great for your body today. 😀 Enjoy! Secondly, LOVE THAT PANDA! I am posting it on my FB page right now – I want to do muscle ups like that little guy! 😉
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Sounds like a busy day, but a fun day at that! That’s how I felt after teacher training this weeked. Absolutely wiped. I don’t think I’ve even recovered fully 😉 haha. 3 pilates classes a day plus additional practice on teaching was too much for 3 days. I’d say I’m pretty consistent with my fitness levels. Sometimes, I have less energy than others days so I’ll just add a rest day but it doesn’t happen too often. Now that I’ll begin teaching soon I’m sure it may change…maybe? Who knows.
I also still can’t get over the hiking views there. SO beautiful!
Haha oh my gosh!! That video is too cute, I love it.
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Oh boy, my activity level these days is all over the place! When we were on vacation I ran almost every day to enjoy the trails just outside our door. Since we’ve been back it’s been hike here and there but that’s it. I’m learning to be a bit more intuitive with my workouts, trying not to stress my body out too much. Hopefully I’ll get back into the swing of things a bit more soon! In the meantime, I definitely need more yoga in my life.
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Definitely a pretty active day for you yesterday! I was looking forward to my run today but since I’m trying to combat a potential cold before BLEND, I decided to forego my run, go on a walk and take a nap before work. Hopefully by Friday whatever this is will be history!
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OMG that panda is amazing!! I feel like I’m on vacation too when the weather is nice. Growing up in Australia, I was very spoilt – my hometown has something like 320 days of sunlight a year, and never gets below 70 degrees. Now that I’ve endured a long, cold winter I know how the rest of the world lives – and I loooove summer! I can see why all of my clients take 2 months off in July and August.
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