This weekend was one of those weekends where everything just flowed perfectly. It was fun, productive and relaxing all at the same time. Plus, the beautiful weather put me in the best mood ever!
Here’s to hoping this last’s all week!
Workout Recap 5/12-5/18 and Meal Plan 5/19-5/26
May 19, 2013 By 8 Comments
Good Morning!
Yesterday was a beautiful and perfect Saturday. I lounged around for the majority of the morning, watching the Red Wings vs. Blackhawks game while I worked on my meal plan and blog stuff. In the afternoon, I made a quick trip to the grocery store and then we grilled some steaks, went for ice cream and then our friends stopped by for a few drinks. It was a relaxing day and just what I needed!
My goal this past week post-injection was to do at least three workouts. I met my goal and fit in a spin class, 30 minute elliptical workout and a bike ride outside on Saturday. I also walked a few extra miles on Friday. So I would say, this week was a success!
This upcoming week, my goal is to do cardio at least four days and to start incorporating light strength training workouts. One of the most frustrating things about my bulging disc is how much my arm strength decreased, so I want to get them back in shape!
And now, for this week’s meal plan!
Four Year Anniversary Date: Farmhouse Chicago and Book of Mormon
May 18, 2013 By 11 Comments
Last night, Rich and I had an amazing date night in the city for our four year dating anniversary! Even though we’re married and have a “new’ anniversary, I think it’s fun to celebrate the day we met . And of course, the date is permanently locked in my head as a date to celebrate. [...]
{Continue reading…}Chicago: My Favorite Places to Take Visitors
May 17, 2013 By 22 Comments
Now that the weather has finally warmed up, the tourists are out in full force on Michigan Avenue! To the locals, this may be a bit annoying but I loved having visitors when I lived in the city so I could show them around. For the first year or so, I had visitors almost every [...]
{Continue reading…}ZOOMA Chicago Training Kick-off Giveaway
May 16, 2013 By 22 Comments
As promised, now it’s time for a giveaway!!! The wonderful people at ZOOMA and their sponsors sent me some wonderful goodies, so today I thought I would share!
{Continue reading…}My Amazing Smoothie Discovery & Purple Monster Recipe!!!
May 16, 2013 By 8 Comments
Good Morning! Ever since Monday’s injection, I think I’ve done a pretty good job of resting up while easing into activity. I worked out Tuesday on my day off and yesterday, I was back at the gym in the morning for the first time in ages! I loved being back to morning workouts and I’m [...]
{Continue reading…}WIAW: Injection Day
May 15, 2013 By 6 Comments
Good Evening! I’m a little late to the party today, but better late than never, right!? I wanted to share my day of eats and my experience getting my steroid injection to hopefully heal the bulging disc in my neck. Since a lot of you are asking how my shot went, I thought this would [...]
{Continue reading…}Run for Boston 5k: One Month to go!!!
May 14, 2013 By 12 Comments
Good Evening! Well, this just might be the longest, most poorly edited, awkward video BUT it’s for a good cause so here we go!!! Run for Boston 5k from Katie Adams on Vimeo. Kudos to whomever can make a drinking game based off my video. Every time I say so…
{Continue reading…}Take Time Tuesday #8
May 14, 2013 By 17 Comments
Good Morning! Yesterday was a pretty serious day for me, but everything went perfectly! Because of the urgency, I went to a new Pain Management doctor and it ended up being the best change EVER! He was an awesome doctor and gave me more information and a plan to recoup the bulging disc in my [...]
{Continue reading…}Monday Motivation
May 13, 2013 By 14 Comments
Good Morning! In a few hours, I’ll be heading to the hospital to get my second epidural steroid injection for the bulging disc in my neck. Since it’s the second one, I know what to expect and I know the process will be quick and (somewhat) painless. The hardest thing about this process has been [...]
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