They pumped my walls full of termite spray and this week they started ripping down walls to assess the damage, kill whatever termites remain and put my apartment back together. They are working on my place in sections and clean up every evening so that I can still sleep there. I thought it was great … until I got home last night. 

Walls are gone and termites are flying around.

The gas for my stove was also turned off (I’m assuming because the wall is missing) so I wasn’t able to cook dinner. Instead I enjoyed pineapple, seaweed snacks and leftover baked chicken thighs. Not what I had planned.

This morning I woke up and there were dead termites everywhere in my kitchen. I am so creeped out. I refused to open my fridge much less put anything on my counters or use my plates (my plates and such are on shelves, open to my kitchen).

Of course, I have to eat, so I headed to Whole Foods after a 30 minute walk with Sydney (hello, TIU Booty Call), and grabbed what I could. Sometimes it sucks being single and independent. Days like these I could really use some help.

M1: Scrambled eggs & potatoes, onions and peppers

M2: Greek yogurt

M3: Salad beast with spinach, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, green onions, blacked chicken and avocado dressing

M4: Pineapple

As for my workouts, I hope to make it to power hour yoga for lunch, Pure Barre and if possible go for a little jog after Pure Barre … clearly I’m avoiding going home. I’m so thankful for doggie day camp so I can have Sydney avoid the apartment as much as possible too!

Of course, this could be a lot worse. I’m thankful we found the termites when we did so I don’t have to move, and that they should be done fixing everything by Friday. Still, right now I’m just very overwhelmed. I’m frustrated too because with the Tone It Up 5 Day Slim Down, I wanted these 5 days to be mentally healthy as well. But we aren’t given what we can’t handle, right?!

Have you ever had to deal with termites?

Xoxo.

Well, I’m being a little dramatic. I sort of am a little grateful to start this week because the sooner it starts, the faster Friday gets here when I will have my toes in the water and my ass in the sand. I love the beach.

Speaking of going to the beach, I decided to do the Tone It Up 5 Day Slim Down to get my body bikini ready. Of course, I asked my Bikini Series partner, Heather, to join in. We are such a great support system for each other, I knew I had to have her with me!!

We started Day 1 of our Slim Down with a 30 minute speed workout.

A few of our sprints this morning were in the 6 minute mile pace area. We were both SUPER pumped because since we started training, this was our first time in the 6′s!!

When I got back home, I as excited to bust out my juicer for a fresh Bombshell Spell from the Tone It Up Nutrition Plan. So refreshing, especially after a super sweaty (hello humidity!!) run.

I was going to hit up Pure Barre after my run, but I wasn’t able to do meal prep yesterday evening, so I spent my time instead getting my eats ready for the day. 

It is only Day 1, haha, I have to make sure I do things right!

M1: Blogilaties Protein Pancakes

M1: coffee with skim milk

M3: collard wraps with low sodium chicken, zucchini, green onion and guacamole with a side of carrots

M4: watermelon, cucumber and lettuce juice

Proof that my lunch and snacks are prepped and ready!

For dinner, there is baked salmon and kale chips on the menu. I’m not going to lie, I’m REALLY excited about dinner!!

Since I missed out on Pure Barre this morning, I still need to get a toning workout in. I’m teaching two Pure Barre classes tonight, so my time is limited. Thankfully with the Bikini Series K&K give us a schedule to loosely follow, so I will be doing their suggested Bridal Babe Workout late tonight!

I’m really loving the moves in this workout, so I’m excited to give it a try!!

Have you ever tried a slim down before?

Do you prep your body for a trip to the beach?

Any plans for Memorial Day?

Xoxo.

So what’s new?

Well, I pretty much killed my 60 minute run on Saturday.

I really surprised myself with my pace. It felt so amazing and I felt accomplished. Nothing like an amazing run :)

My theory for this whole me getting faster is a bit complex and since I haven’t had the time to fully research it now, I’ll just share my theory and provide the support for y’all at a later date! So yea, my theory: speed work with Heather, the weight I’ve been losing through the Tone It Up Bikini Series and these beauties … 

I’m not exaggerating when I say I shaved between 5-10 seconds on my runs since I’ve started wearing these Newtons. I swear they were made for me. I feel like I’m flying when I run and I love it!!

So, I mentioned above about the weight I’ve been losing throughout the Tone It Up Bikini Series … y’all, I am down SIX pounds since starting!! I feel amazing and am starting to see the difference in my body. I haven’t been at weight I am right now in over a year, am proud of how far I’ve come, and am motivated to keep pushing these next few weeks to reach my goals!! I have about 5-7 more pounds I would like to lose and with 6 more weeks left in the Bikini Series, my goals are within reach!!

Why do I think I’ve been so successful? It’s all of the support from the Tone It Up community (via Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) and my Tone It Up partner, Heather. These girls are filled with passion and motivation. Everyone pushes everyone else to be their best. It’s quite amazing <3

Oh! And one more thing I wanted to share … look who got a little haircut.

… and by haircut, I mean shaved. Sydney’s new look has given her such a burst of energy (did not know that was even possible, so friend’s watch out) and a lot more spunk. Think I’m making this up?! Nope, I have proof!!

I think she likes this new rat look. Hehe.

Before I go, here is my workout schedule for the week. I love sharing it because it holds me accountable, and while I don’t do or get in everything exactly as planned, I still get ‘er done as best as I can and as much as my body can handle!

Monday: Speedwork & Bikini Sculpt by Tone It Up (via Beach Babe DVD). 

Tuesday: 45 minute run, Pure Barre & Power Yoga (yes, it’s a lot, but I woke up anxious and exercise is my drug of choice)

Wednesday: Tone It Up’s Tuesday routine & Running Club

Thursday: Power Yoga & Pure Barre

Friday: Hour Blast & Pure Barre

Saturday: Long Run, Tone It Up Sunkissed Abs & Love Your Booty

Sunday: Slow Walk with Sydney & Yoga For Runners

What have you been up to lately?

What are your workouts like this week?

Do you increase the amount you exercise when you stress?

Xoxo.

Reason number 1238197 million I feel so lucky and blessed to be a FitFluential Ambassador is that as a FitFluential Ambassador I have selected to participate in the Under Armour What’s Beautiful 3.0 campaign. I am a HUGE fan of everything What’s Beautiful is about.

Here is what Under Armour has to say:

Together we’re redefining the female athlete by setting epic goals and pushing past where we’ve ever been and where we thought we could go. 

We’ll continuously post challenges for you. But that’s just the beginning. Show us your journey. Show us what makes your story the one that stands out from the rest. If you meet your goal, set a new one. Make it even bigger. Prove to everyone, and yourself, that you have more than what it takes.”

Who wouldn’t want to be involved in something so empowering?! 

Not only that, but there are some pretty sweet prizes!!

Every week we’ll give away Under Armour Swag Bags full of gear to women who are seriously getting it. We’ll also feature profiles on our home page and in the “Top Performers” section of women who are really setting an example for all of us.

After 8 weeks, we’ll announce the 10 finalists who’ve documented the most impressive, motivated, monumental stories.

Winners will be announced mid-July.”    

Um, yea, even if I weren’t part of the What’s Beautiful campaign, I’d take part in this. There is something about women supporting, inspiring and pushing each other to be their best that is so touching. I love it!

You want to sign-up don’t you?! I knew it! Sign-up here and create a goal for yourself!! Once you are all set up, follow me and let’s support and motivate each other!!

I have a deadline to finish my Personal Training Certification, so of course I made that my goal, but I wanted something bigger. Life has been a whirlwind for me lately and I’m not exactly dealing with everything as I should. I want to be healthy inside and out and in order to do that, I need some self-love.

I have also set up a team, Stronger Together, with the goal of many women practicing self-love, both mentally and physically, daily. It is so important to be healthy inside and out, and I know I’m not the only woman going through something right now, so why not help and support each other to get there?! You can sign up for Team Stronger Together here. Let’s show ourselves and everyone around us some love!!

Are you going to sign up for What’s Beautiful?

What is your goal?

Xoxo.