Poker Run Bicycle Challenge

So, this week I made the tough decision to defer the NYC Marathon. I'm not gonna lie , I was devastated. My foot just won't heal. Every time the pain goes away when walking, I try a run, and end up limping for days.
I  am taking 6 weeks off with no running, and there won't be enough time to train after that, so no marathons for me.
Today, I did some other exercise, starting with PiYo Strength Intervals.

Mike is my favorite. 

Ok, that ached. Off to the shower before we went to the Poker Run at our Home Owner's Association.

 POKER RUN!

What fun we had! We probably biked about 4 miles total. At each house, you pick a random card, 7 total, and hope for 5 good ones.

Afterwards, they announced that some of the proceeds went to MS and Parkinsons, and then announced the winners. My pair of 3s was lowwwww on the list. The hubs had a straight and came in sixth. No prizes for us.

But

They had BBQ and live music so it was still a win. 

Plus, this was our view:

Definitely a great way to spend a Saturday!

Wordless Wednesday

Get Lean Gluten Free Cookbook review #ad #JeremyScottFitness

As a Fitfluential Ambassador,  occasionally I get sneak peeks of products, so that I can write reviews and tell you all about some amazing new products. As always, my views are my own!

One of these products is a book by Jeremy Scott of Jeremy Scott Fitness, Get Lean Gluten Free Cookbook. When I was offered this book, my son and I were discussing removing gluten from our diets, because he has been having some tummy troubles. What perfect timing!

The book starts off with some Do's and Don'ts of Gluten Free eating, which is super helpful. I love lists that just spell stuff out from the start. No wondering, no worrying, just black and white lists. A perfect start! The lists are also set up to let you know why. Avid these bloaty foods. Include these cleansing foods. Fat burning foods. Beverage choices. LOVE. There are more, but I don't want to spoil the surprise!

Next comes the meal plan template for the next 10 days. It tells you what combination of foods to eat over the next 10 days, switching up the Carb/Fat Ratio.

And then, the recipes. There are so many choices, and if you are not a fan of any of them, there is a list of other acceptable ideas at the bottom. The pictures aren't huge, but the information is, and that is a compromise I can get on board with.

There are omelet recipes, quiches, crepes, pancakes, waffles, muffins, salads, "sandwich" wraps, pizza, and sooo much more. Even my picky teenager is excited about these recipes!

This is where my blogger fail comes in. We cooked, we took pics, we ate. And while I was away for my Uncle's funeral I cleaned out some pics and I deleted them! I will take more, though, and post them to Instagram first chance I get!

You can stalk Jeremy on Instagram and Twitter and at his website.

You can also get the book at Amazon, it's on Prime! I can't wait to hear what your favorite recipe is. I really love the Raspberry Coconut Muffins!

On the Road Again

I'm so excited to say that after almost a month of just riding my bike I hit the street again today! It was really just a test run,  but it felt great!

Does this mean that i will start racking up the miles now? Not so much! I will be running once a week, adding miles each week, and riding my bike the other days!

I will also be starting the 21 Day Fix food plan starting next week, using Fixate. You can get the cookbook, with or without extra containers, here.

I am really looking forward to some of the recipes! 

Wordless Wednesday

Beachbody On Demand

 

Not too long ago I made an amazing discovery! Beachbody On Demand! Streaming videos, on your laptop or iPad, any time you want! When you first sign up for your FREE 30 Day Trial, any Programs you have previously purchased through Beachbody will appear at the top.

 

 

 

 

 

Next are the Programs you can preview, to see if you might want to purchase them.

 

 



 

 

Next come the Programs that you have unlimited access to. Un.Limited. It's amazing! You even get the links to the PDF files of the calendars and any materials included with the Program. Below is just a small selection, there are even more. PLUS new workouts are added every month!

 

 

 

 

Once your 30 Day Trial ends, you pay just $2.99 per week, billed quarterly in advance ($38.87). I don't know about you, but I cannot even get a month at the gym for that price, let alone three months! You can cancel at any time by calling Customer Service.

In the past couple months, I have been referring friends to my Coach, Jim, but this week I decided to sign up to Coach myself. I have been struggling to stay fit since my foot injuries, and Coaching is just the kick in the pants I need!  I recently started Power Half Hour with my fave, Tony Horton, so I am including a couple pics of my latest workouts. I cannot wait to try out Cize, but I have to wait until my foot heals. I cannot wait to give it a spin!

Also included with your membership are a few perks:

• Nutrition Plans
• Progress Trackers
• Team Beachbody Club Membership
• 10% discount on future purchases in the Team Beachbody Store
• VIP access to celebrity trainers and experts, including Live Chats!
• your own personal Coach for one-on-one guidance and support
• message boards and chat rooms for answers to all your questions.

 

 

 

 

Check out Beachbody On Demand, FREE today! 

Not Even Close to Being Wordless Wednesday

I thought a lot about this post during my training ride today.
That's right, I am still riding my miles for the NYC Marathon, and I am definitely feeling sorry for myself. I know, I know, this is not a real tragedy. It feels that way sometimes, though. It feels like there is nothing worse than blogging about running when you aren't actually running.
I'm not reading other blogs. I'm barely writing my own blog.
But I am having a really huge pity party. There are balloons and everything.
I have started pulling myself out of the abyss this week, with very tiny baby steps.
With the exception of Disney, I haven't missed a training day. Heck, even in Disney I was covering the miles. I have started doing Power Half Hour as well. It is deceptively tough on the body.
I have been eating lots of cupcakes. Yikes. My daughter's High School Grad party was Sunday night and we had leftovers. They are gone now, have no fear.
I have started using my WW app again, and I never stopped using MFP.
I will finish the NYC Marathon, but it's definitely not going to be under 6 hours. It may be closer to 8 at this point and I don't even care. I just want to finish. I know I can finish. I may be slower than a snail in molasses but I will finish.
Sooooo here are some of my recent workouts.