Joined a new gym today - getting the Spark back!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Today was a big step for me - I joined a new gym! I was holding off until I was done with my classes, and now that they are finished and I'm not driving all over creation, I have time for the gym! So I found a really nice gym only a five minute walk (yes, WALK) from my place, and it's clean, the people are friendly, there are tons of classes, and there is a POOL!!! Totally excited about the pool. I think I needed to join the gym more than I realized. I've been feeling a little bummed out, and I think a lot of it is that I've put on a few pounds and I've gained a bit of flab. Not much, but enough to make me take notice. I'm thankful that I caught it early enough that I'm confident that I will be able to get rid of it (relatively) quickly.

I think I'm ready to get back into my Sparking. I'm ready to lose some flab and get back in control. I feel like I'm really settling into my new home. Joining the gym was a sign of that - I even got a great deal on the membership.

Ok... time for some dinner!

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Feeling a little panicked...

Monday, May 13, 2013

This week I have my last final exam and I'm teaching my last two Spinning classes at the univ. gym. Yay! Maybe...? I am quickly realizing that this means I can't use "I'm really busy with school" as an excuse (for anything) anymore. Excuse for not working out, for not working, for not cleaning up the laundry... and this is a little scary for me. Yesterday I had a serious "now what?" moment.

I'll be doing an internship this summer, which is wonderful - I'm super excited, but I still need to actively look for a job. I'm in a little panic. I often think about not ever finding a job again. I loved my old job - what if that was it? What if nobody ever hires me again? These are actual thoughts that I have, and I don't like it. Hubs always reminds me to concentrate on the things I can control, but that's easier said than done (I know, I say it to people all the time).

I think I'm going to work on getting back into some regular working out as I wait to hear back from places I sent my resume. I was feeling so good when I was strength training and running regularly. We've been in our new place for a little over a month now, so I think it's time to get back to a routine.

Today:
- finish my School Law final paper
- put together my final two Spin classes for this week
- get my stuff together to go to school
- drink water!!!

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City living

Saturday, April 20, 2013

We have been in Philly for about two weeks now, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I have already found a great running group, and I dusted off my bike and rode up to the Art Museum this morning to do an 8.5 mile loop next to the river.

This afternoon I have to head out for some Hammer Gels - the running store is about 1.5 miles from me, and I'm going to walk. I LOVE walking through the city. It's so alive, and I get to people-watch. Not to mention get in lots of fitness!

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New digs

Sunday, April 07, 2013

It has been a very busy week! Hubs and I are officially in our new place in Philly (hooray!) and I love it. I do not, however, love the unpacking. We went from a three bedroom house to a one bedroom apartment. We are very lucky we got a little basement with this one, because I would have NO IDEA what to do with half the stuff we have. It's a good lesson in downsizing and living more simply, which is what I strive to do anyway. This morning I walked less than two blocks for a cup of coffee because I couldn't find my coffee maker. We are so close to so many things. I feel very blessed that we were able to scoop up this opportunity!

And even though I haven't been Sparking nearly as much, I've still been working out and trying to eat the best I can. I've been teaching an indoor cycling class at my university's rec center for two weeks, and I LOVE IT. It is so much fun and I'm looking forward to teaching some classes in my new city! Yesterday I did a very hilly 10-mile race... it was windy and a little cold, but it was a good diversion from all this moving stuff. I'm not too sore today so I can get back into getting the new digs into shape.

That's about all for now... lots to do!

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Quick update

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Holy moly! I can't believe all that has happened within the last week or so.

- We found an apartment in Philadelphia
- We have some potential renters
- We are going to be out in a few days. Yes, days.
- I am going crazy - there's sooooooo much to dooooo!
- There is still lots of school work to be done.

So my fitness and nutrition has kind of taken a back seat. I haven't been totally forgetting about it, but I know that in about a week I can get back in the groove.

Ok back to packing!

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