Focus on Your Happy - Random Wednesday

Get ready for the ultimate RANDOM Wednesday post....    I warned you....

Your homegirl here goes through a tough breakup in her life, gets close to Jesus again and all of a sudden I'm practically Dr. Phil & Oprah's lovechild over here spouting off positivity and motivational for all in need. But really, it's what I'm living these days. I can promise you that I have at least a couple tough days in a two week period (that's probably low-balling it too). And by a tough day I mean one of the following things happens: a) tears b) binge eating c) binge drinking d) self hate. Life is hard. Every single day is a struggle with my weight right now. My mom goes back for her (hopefully) final PET scan June 10th to see if the 2nd round of chemo and radiation worked. My love life...welllllll it's complicated. I'm broke, like gonna have to get a 2nd job this summer broke. The past week I've been stressed out. Zits everywhere, chocolate fest, crying to Tilly stressed. Pity party of ONE right here please.

 

 BUT today I want to focus on the positive! When you spend your Monday being a whiny baby about your silly little troubles, then a major natural disaster happens and people LOSE THEIR LIVES, you feel like a jackass. Let's face it - I'm alive and I'm free, who wouldn't wanna be me? (bonus points, if you can name that song)

 

Blogging is about community and girls helping girls. It brings us together by sharing our stories with each other. I know this is a random rambling post, but my point is we have all "bad" stuff going on in our lives. On the flip side, we all have great things happening too. Try to focus on the good. And really I'm talking to myself just as much as anyone.

Random enough for you??

Weekend Update

Monday...again??? I'm not ready for it! I am running on 5 hours of sleep today, which isn't horribly awful but it's enough to make me feel incredibly tired this morning! I had a pretty good weekend all in all, aside from the weekend weather pattern that we continue to see of rain rain rain. Ugh! I'm so OVER rain! It's been at least 5 weeks of weekend rain now.

 

Friday night I stayed in and caught up on all my DVR - cried during the Grey's Anatomy season finale, cried during Nashville and sobbed like an idiot during The Office finale. Seriously, I cannot handle no more Office! Thank goodness for reruns! I am totally one of those people who gets so attached to characters on a TV show, hence all the crying.

 

Saturday I was so excited when I did my Zumba workout and NAILED every single power jump! Take THAT shin splints. Then I did my Insanity workout that night with very little pain. This morning my shins feel like death. It's so frustrating!

 

Yesterday was Sunday Funday with my family and we went to see Jana Kramer, Rodney Atkins & Darius Rucker in concert. So much fun! I apologize for the horrible picture quality, that's what iphone pictures will do for ya.

 

Jim & Pam - one of my most fav love stories of all time!

Always happens to me with these mini bags!

Jana Kramer - love her Whiskey song

Rodney Atkins - He's from Knoxville area!

 

 

30 Miles in 30 Days Challenge - Week 2 Update

May is kicking my booty! 30 Miles in 30 Days seems like a far away goal for me at this point, but I will continue to try and push my body. I blame Insanity! Today is Day 9 and OMG I can see why they call it Insanity - Shawn T is a machine! I have committed myself to this though and I AM GOING TO FINISH THIS 60 DAYS EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!! And it very well might. Exhibit A from Day 7's workout - killer shin splints from Pure Cardio day. Jumping on my hardwood floors in old shoes was so very painful.

I got lots of comments on Instagram & FB about my creativity with my ice packs! haha :)

 



Don't forget to show some love to the sweet Ms. Sarah who created this super cute button for the link up!

 

So button up and let's keep each other motivated!

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If you want to stay connected with me during the week, I am posting some updates via Twitter & Instagram {nikkib918} too. #30milesin30days Kelly & Lins are also promoting this link up along with their own - Fitness Fridays! Check it out and link up your 30 Miles story for more people to get inspired by. AND Kristine has a great link up All the Way Strong that can help motivate us all! I'm so glad to have all these ladies, plus the rest of you linking up on board!! THANK YOU!

 

Updates on This Week's Progress:

• I'm down a total of 6 lbs (I think) from about 2 weeks ago
• Went to my Zumba class last Saturday and was able to keep up with her on the power jumps, thanks to only a week of Insanity! TWO workouts on Saturday - Zumba & Insanity for a total of 1160 cals burned! I was exhausted!
• Back to counting cals on MFP, keeping it strict through the week and allowing a little flexibility on weekends
• My Fitness Pal & My Polar FT4 HRM are GREAT motivational tools for me! If you want to friend me on MFP my username is {nikkibradley918}.

My total miles for Week 2:

Friday 5/10

~3 miles walking at work - I worked out in the field this day walking neighborhoods
 = 3 miles total

 Sunday 5/12

~1 mile walking outside
= 1 mile total

TOTAL MILES FOR WEEK 2:  4 miles!
Total Miles for Challenge: 6 miles!
Only 24 more to go in 15 days!

 

 

What were your challenges this week?

Currently - May Edition

Listening - Waka Flocka on iHeart radio. I like to get crunk in the mornings! The Voice has also got me inspired to listen to some old school - like Fleetwood Mac & Heart because their versions of Dreams & Alone.
 

Eating - so much better! The past 2 weeks I've been eating (mostly) clean and counting calories. A weakness has been Kit Kat minis that a co-worker keeps in her candy jar, those things are heavenly! My sweet cravings are definitely starting to subside though, thankfully FINALLY!
 

Drinking - I have developed a love for smoothies! I buy some frozen fruit, add a little protein powder or soy milk and blend it up. So delish for breakfast or a sweet treat.

Wearing - It's supposed to be 85 degrees today but I have to dress for winter because my office is so cold. I am rocking this pink sequin headband today, and I mean can you really have a bad day when pink sequins are involved? I think not.

Reading - The Witness by Nora Roberts, love my girl Nora!

Feeling - Positive & Happy! Eating right, working out and constant prayer has really helped me start to feel better about myself. Things are good at work, mostly good with family, good with a boy, my best girls are amazing, church is feeding my soul and lake season is upon us - I can't complain!

Weather - 80's in sight all week...finally spring is making herself known.

Wanting - new running shoes, patience with my body, to be in Iowa this week for my BFF's graduation from grad school, The Office to NEVER end - I'm going to miss it SO MUCH!

 

Thinking - I've been in such a silly carefree mood this week. I'm looking forward to a fun weekend, with nice weather.

 

Enjoying - Adam, Upton, JT and Lebron. This is my life these days. Work, come home do my Insanity workout, eat dinner, watch The Voice/Braves/Heat, listen to JT. Only 214 days until I get to see JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE in Louisville with my girl Manda! Best blate ever!