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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just have the urge to throat punch some people. That is all. It's not shark week or anything that would justify this #crankyfest, I've got nothing for ya. *sigh* Is it just me or do any of you go through this too?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I could TOTALLY use a run right now! Especially if he's waiting...#therecanneverbeenoughryangoslingmemes #ever I'm missing running with Molly too, our schedules have been so crazy it's been about 2 weeks since we've run together. #firstworldproblems #lameasscomplaint</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been a while since I've lasted posted and I know you've missed me! (side eye) Anyway, I know I promised a post about my online <strike>dating </strike>experience and that will come this weekend. But first, what I've been up to...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I've been a major slacker with both my eating and working out. But I need to be held accountable, so you're getting the good, bad and ugly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll start off with my workouts...I completed my second 5k on the 20th with my lovie, Molly. While I didn't run the full race (there was walking, think Walking Dead...that was me) but I didn't need to be carted across the finish line.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And that is a win in my book! (Leah, are you proud I didn't use a segway?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My time per mile was 15:27, slow as F but whatever, it's something to base my next race off of. The best part was my back didn't bother me at all, which really made me super happy. I did have KT tape on my back, which helped. (Thank you Molly for being brave enough to put it on my lower back before Monday's run. She might have have seen my plumber's crack. #truefriendship) Here are a few selfies (cause that's how we roll) from the event. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I haven't done too much of anything since then. Tonight I'm planning on running after I get home from work. #singlegirlproblems I'm also going to need to add weights in tonight. That's part of my #fleurtysummerchallenge goals, which Imma about to tell you about. Go pee, grab a drink...I'll wait.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Ok, now onto the #fleurtysummerchallenge. Jasmine <a href="http://www.fleurtyandfit.com/" target="_blank">Fleurty & Fit </a> started this challenge last week I didn't take any pictures of my goals, you're just getting the plain Jane version today. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">We signed up for this run before my herniated disc, so for me, there wasn't any pre race training aka running. (Personally, I still can't believe I didn't use the Segway) I made the mistake of thinking that the total course was 3.1 miles with the obstacles. Mistake #1. Here is what I looked like after the first mile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Seriously. Between not training and my asthma, that damn Segway would have come in handy. ;) We, I say we but really it was me who made the rest of the group chill for about 5 minutes while I tried to keep from taking a ride in the cart back. That wasn't an option for me - so I pretty much walked the rest of the course. The BEST thing you can do is to do this race with girls who are going to support and encourage you the entire way. This lucky bitch had 3 of them. I puffy heart love them. Sarah slowed her pace down and stayed with me the entire way and Courtney and Leah circled back (to make sure I didn't find that damn Segway) and waited for us (me) at every obstacle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">They have all kinds of food, vendors and gear there to buy and the best part after getting dirty? Free beer! :) You do get to hose yourself (and in my case, other participants...whoops) off afterwards and change into something else. You can also donate your sneakers to Dirty Girl. I'm sure they do something great with them...one less muddy thing for me to wash. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Oh and my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FleurtyBands" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Fleurty band</span></a> stayed on the ENTIRE race and didn't move. At. All. Go get you some!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Although I didn't run the whole thing, it was SO much fun and I can't wait to do it again! Molly has agreed to the madness and is joining me on the next one, so that is awesome!! Speaking of which...I'm going to be late for my run date with her! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started a part-time job at a salon two nights a week and all day Sunday in addition to my full-time job. Welcome to single-momhood! I absolutely love working there, time goes by super fast and I get some awesome discounts.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because let's face it, it takes A LOT to make me look normal! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Working out has been sporadic at best. Totally sucks sweaty balls. I'm trying to go to the gym at lunch 3 days a week and work out at home the other 2 weekdays, but my full-time job has been CAH-RAZY</span>! <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I made it there once during lunch in 2 weeks. UGH! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've got my Dirty Girl Run with my girl Leah coming up on July 12th. I just love the words Dirty Girl. It may or may not fit me. ;) I'm still considering the segway, but Leah said she won't let me. Chances are I'll be found in a mud pit somewhere on the course. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The kids are still alive too - at the moment. You would think that an 8 1/2 year gap between the two would make them get along a little better...um no. Hell no. Miss Sassafras is an instigator, about 85% of the time. I've threatened to run away from home because the fighting makes me bat shit crazy. For real. Here's proof they're still breathing:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Krista @ Butterfliesbarbellsandblondemoments http://www.blogger.com/profile/13623620135214603418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337310154552710553.post-265271068275177982014-06-13T18:11:00.002-04:002014-06-13T18:11:55.974-04:00Fitness Friday<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm linking up with the beautiful Aubrey Leigh this week for Friday Fitness. 2 weeks ago I gave you what I had planned on doing each day during the week. You can read about it <a href="http://butterfliesbarbellsandblondemoments.blogspot.com/2014/05/fitness-friday-link-up.html" target="_blank">here.</a> So how did I do? Truth? I exercised maybe 2 - 3 days per week. (side eye) My schedule the last 2 weeks has been crazy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know, it totally is lame. I did manage to walk for 30 minutes at lunch 2 days and Molly and I hit the gym this past Wednesday. We did 35 minutes of cardio on the elliptical and did legs. My inner thighs were screaming for the next 2 days, because clearly I haven't been working out consistently. (You can TOTALLY take that how you want, I am single!) I also managed to get an arm workout in at home, which was great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, I haven't been as consistent as I should be, but that stops today. Molly and I are changing our Monday night routine from RPM to a gym night due to scheduling conflicts. We also plan to start running together at least once a week. We are going to sign up for a 5K in August. YAY!!!! I also am going to be doing a Dirty Girl Run in July with my best friend's wife and a few other girl friends! While I'm super excited, it also means I can't continue to put myself last. (Although the thought of a Segway during a 5k does sound like fun!) No more excuses. In the words of my girl <a href="http://www.fleurtyandfit.com/" target="_blank">Jasmine</a>, I need to move my ass! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">And if you read my post yesterday, you know this girl has 7 months until the alterations for my bridesmaid dress begin, and all the <strike>crying</strike> fun that comes with that! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Anyway, the last few months have been rather challenging with what I've been able to do regarding my workouts. I have a herniated disc between L4 & L5 so I haven't been able to run. It blows. I enjoy running. Seriously, you read that right. It helps to clear my head, which is good, because at any given time the two remaining brain cells I have left are fighting and running helps keep them quiet. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Each day I'll include a list of exercises that I'm doing, so you can join in on the fun! (side eye) You can do most of the exercises at home if you have some weights. And I don't mean a full gym worth of weights, even if it's a 1 lb dumbbell. I had a plan created for me and because I'm a single mom (aka Wonder Woman) I can't get to the gym at 5:00 am anymore with a 9 year old, so I wanted something that I could do at home <em>or</em> the gym. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">There you have it! I'm need this Fitness Friday Link up as an accountability as well, so you can see my progress! Enjoy your Friday loves!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I the dress was a size 18! Not cool! Now this is <em>her</em> day and I could stand next to her in a <strike>tent</strike> garbage bag for all I care, but I do NOT want to be a fat bridesmaid!! So I ordered a size smaller, knowing that with that size they can still take it in 2 additional dress sizes which would mean a size 12. I can't even remember the last time I was in a 12. That isn't my final goal by any means, but is definitely a ginormous step in the right direction! Cause let's be real, you see what I've got to work with!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This means that I need to seriously stop f'n around and get my shit together, because 7 months is a long time, but not long enough if I just sit on my ass. I definitely do NOT want to look like the model on right, that girl may be skinny, but she has no definition or tone in her arms. I want to look good with muscles, just not like the Incredible Hulk or Arnold in his Mr. Olympia days. (But damn, wasn't he just sexy as f back then? YUM)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Starting tomorrow, I'm going to be weighing in on Fridays and hopefully linking up with some other bloggers I<strike> stalk</strike> love. I'm putting myself out there and you are going to see the good, the bad and the ugly. I'll <strike>bore</strike> fill you in with my fitness goals, what I'm eating (hopefully not everything that isn't nailed down) and progress pics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ok, not all of me. Mainly my lady parts. So last night my girl Molly and I decided to try something new; <strike>hell on wheels </strike>RPM (spinning). Basically for 45 minutes, you pedal your ass off, praying that you don't fall off the bike. I was thankful there was music, so you couldn't hear me hyperventilating. Sandra, our awesome instructor guided us through our first session, made us promise that we'd come to 3 classes and then warned us that we'd be sore today. In the lady part region...and she was right. My legs are a bit sore but my lady parts, are sore as shit. If you decide to take an RPM (spin) class, make sure to get a padded seat cushion. For real. Bring it to your first class and throw that cover on. Your vag will thank you later. And sit on some ice when you get home. I wish I had some of those awesome ice packs they give you in the hospital after you give birth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> But damn, we look good, especially with our awesome headbands from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FleurtyBands" target="_blank">Fleurty Bands</a>! Jasmine has added a ton new fun designs, go check out her site! They are awesome, and seriously don't move!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The first blog I started following me was <a href="http://www.mamalaughlin.com/" target="_blank">Mama Laughlin.</a> Through her blog I found other awesome women who were <strike>crazy</strike> serious about fitness. <a href="http://www.skinnymeg.com/" target="_blank">Skinny Meg,</a> <a href="http://www.nerkyblog.com/" target="_blank">Nerky Meg.</a> All of these women are not only hilarious - but fitness to them isn't about being skinny, it's about being strong and healthy. I was inspired by them. Then I found <a href="http://www.fabchickgetsfit.com/" target="_blank">Val @ Fab Chick Gets Fit</a>. I <strike>stalked</strike> read her blog, and followed her on IG. Ever have one of those "a ha" moments. Yep. That's how I felt. Funny as hell, tells it like it is, and is dedicated. Love that girl! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Time for the "how in the halibut (get ready for lots of movie references people!) did I get here" story? I wasn't always fat - that fun didn't happen until the kids came. I gained 42 pounds with my first pregnancy (I was underweight when I got pregnant with him), and through WW lost it. Then 8 1/2 years later baby number two came, and while I had gained some weight prior to getting pregnant, it wasn't major. I gained 30 pounds with her, lost about 20 after. Insert life, a divorce and I slowly crept up to 221! Yep. I'm 5'4". I seriously looked like a weeble. If you don't know what that is, google that shizz, I'll wait.</span><br />
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