Pilates

I pulled my Pilates reformer out of storage yesterday. I cannot believe how much I have missed that thing.. and how out of shape I was at it. I first did Pilates before my wedding and fell completely in love. I then moved to an area that did not have a Pilates studio. So, I bought myself a very cheap machine. Although it is not nearly as nice as the studio machines, it works well for me.

When we moved to Washington, our house is so small that I haven't had a place to put it. Last night, I asked husband to set up a spot for me in the garage and did about an hour on my beloved reformer. It felt so good to be working my body out in that way again. I swear, Pilates can work my body like no other exercise can. I also love how Pilates focuses on breathing. Since I haven't done Pilates in a while, it is something I had forgotten to think about. But when I was back on the machine, I was focusing on my breath. It felt so good!  I cannot wait to keep using and get strong again. 

Rest day

yesterday was a rest day of my training

so I rode the stationary bike instead

which, i am the worst at

i planned to do 30 minutes 

but was ready to quit after ten

i did intervals of four high, two low

i was so proud when i completed the entire time

there is honestly, no better feeling than the feeling of completing a workout

and knowing you worked your butt off the entire time

best feeling in the world.

since I have always been a runner, i never really ever took time to bike

but let me tell you, it is hard

i was sweating more than i do on most of my runs

 i made crock pot beef stew last night and it was so delicious (with homemade bread). i always forget how amazing my crock pot is until i use it again. you can whip on some amazing meals in no time at all. 

it's especially awesome when you're gone all day. 

 luckily, i  have another crock pot meal planned for this week.