tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307413462024-03-05T13:00:35.237-06:00The shape of things to come...What was hard to endure, is sweet to recall. This is my journey. Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.comBlogger921125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-63151309490089993602016-04-24T04:53:00.003-05:002016-04-24T04:53:27.725-05:00New week, new goals!! <br />
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I only have 5 days left on my current challenge and I am determined to finish strong! For this week my meals will remain on plan and for my training, I am taking it to the streets! Monday through Thursday my goal is to walk 8 -10 miles each day and Friday is my rest day as it's the day we fly out to Hong Kong!!<br />
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Looking forward to posting my results!!Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-15361391379859355382016-04-20T05:09:00.001-05:002016-04-20T05:09:20.259-05:00Somedays you just have to take a deep breath and move on. Good gracious this day was hard. Sometimes you just have to put your hands in the air, take a deep breath and move on. It's funny how when you put things in perspective even that hardest day can seem like nothing at all.<br />
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We have so much to be thankful for. Truly!<br />
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Hoping for a good day tomorrow. I am seeing a new doctor who I hope can shed some light on the current heath issues I am dealing with. We will see.<br />
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Press on guys. We've got this.Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-87891076334757250642016-04-17T19:33:00.003-05:002016-04-17T19:35:17.362-05:00Let's try this again....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As most of you know I have been posting on FB and IG far more than my website as of late. Maybe it's because we have moved to Singapore and I am remembering all my blogs from Norway and Russia or maybe it's time I increase my accountability...not sure which, but I need to start blogging again. This period in my life is a struggle to say the least. I am NOT losing as I once was despite all my efforts here and something has to change. I am dealing with some hormonal and metabolism issues and we are trying to get it sorted out. For those of you who are not on Fb and do not know I am currently doing W30 again and it was going well the first week then nothing....stuck, and then I started gaining again. This past week I completed over 40 miles only to see the scale go up once again. It breaks my heart but Ive been here before and I am not giving up.<br />
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This week I am changing my program slightly. I am still following W30 but switching some things to include a hormone reset. No red meat, no caffeine, increased fat...a few things to see if it helps. As far as my training, I am keeping it simple. Lots of walking this week with light ST. I am trying to see if giving my body a break will help.<br />
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At the end of all of this at least I can say I did all that I could....<br />
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Training this week -<br />
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Monday - ST and 6 m<br />
Tuesday - 8 m<br />
Wednesday - ST and 6 m<br />
Thursday - 4 m<br />
Friday - ST and 4 m<br />
Saturday - Off<br />
Sunday - Off<br />
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Will post meals each day like the good old days :)<br />
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Today - 4/18<br />
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AM - Turmeric, ginger, lemon and ACV drink<br />
1/2 apple with barney butter<br />
Lunch - Fried eggs with spinach and avocado<br />
Dinner - SFH shake with kale and frozen berries with coconut oil and chia seeds<br />
No food past 6 pm. IF from 6 pm to 6 am<br />
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I can do this. I can do this. I WILL do this......<br />
<br />Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-59792522057594191592015-12-02T12:59:00.001-06:002015-12-02T12:59:00.255-06:00The final countdown!27 days until we move to Singapore!!! 😄Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-35001051530837613712015-11-16T21:24:00.001-06:002015-11-16T21:24:19.042-06:00Let's try this again!!I am jamming on my fb post, Twitter and Instagram and yet I cannot keep up with my blog. Seriously. What's wrong with me? <div><br></div><div>I am attempting to keep this domain but blog through another site. Just trying to figure out how! In the mean time, all is well with my recovery from neck surgery and crazy, awesome things are happening!! </div><div><br></div><div>If you are on fb I am Jen's Journey...imagine that! </div><div><br></div><div>For Twitter @JensIMjourney </div><div><br></div><div>Instagram @ Jens.fit.journey </div><div><br></div><div>That's a lot of journeys 😄</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-41001948140251424822015-10-06T09:48:00.000-05:002015-10-06T09:48:10.231-05:00It's been forever.I really have to start doing a better job blogging again. I am on FB so much recording my journey that many times I forget this is where it all started. Long before Fb and Twitter.<br />
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To make a very long story short. I am one week out in my recovery from cervical disc replacement and I am happy to say that I am doing great. Yesterday I walked 2.82 miles and today I walked 5 miles!! My goal is to hit 20 miles this week.<br />
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I need to set some time aside and really reflect on the surgery and this whole journey as it has changed me so much. For now though I want to focus on setting new goals and getting back on track with my weight loss and training.<br />
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<br />Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-1288747794420651822015-08-22T18:50:00.001-05:002015-08-22T18:57:20.461-05:00Just eat real food and skip the wheat bread :) <br />
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You had to know this was coming. A new food challenge to keep my mind busy during this time while I cannot workout as I used to. It seems to me like great timing as we all know nutrition is a key factor in weight loss and since I cannot train at 100%, I must rely on my nutrition to get me back where I need to be.<br />
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Starting August 24th - 30 days eating REAL food, nothing processed and staying away from sugar. Kind of simple really :) The yes and no list...<br />
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Vegetables - Nothing off limits. Eat as much of the good green stuff as you can.<br />
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Meats - A heavy focus on fatty fish and grass fed beef along with chicken and so on.<br />
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Fats - Go for it! Coconut, Avocado oil, Nuts...minus peanuts.<br />
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Fruits - Every fruit is ok as long as it's in moderation. For example, not eating a whole watermelon...been there :)<br />
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Drinks - Coffee, tea ok just do not sweeten with sugar or the fake junk. Aim for at least 1 gallon of water a day.<br />
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Dairy- Kiefer is ok along with greek yogurt as long as there is NO sugar. As for cheese, blue cheese, goat and feta are ok -- again in moderation.<br />
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Grains - NO bread. I repeat NO bread...well except for Paleo Loaf or something similar that I make at home. Quinoa, Oat bran, Steel cut oats, Brown Rice ( in small amounts) and Amaranth are ok.<br />
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Sweeteners - Honey and Maple Syrup<br />
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NO junk. NO pizzas, chips...no matter how healthy they are, no white rice. No pasta, even the gluten free "healthy" kind. Nothing processed. No diet drinks, sports bars, bread...did I mention bread ;) No sweets. Nothing. Just stick to real, whole foods.<br />
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Tumeric<br />
Ginger<br />
Coocnut Oil<br />
Avocado<br />
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Berries<br />
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<b>Goals for this challenge</b> -<br />
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Lose 15 lbs<br />
Reduce inflammation<br />
Increase overall energy and health<br />
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Let the fun begin........<br />
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<br />Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-88976812285976667382015-08-21T11:08:00.001-05:002015-08-21T11:09:30.361-05:00The journey continues....<br />
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The majority of you follow me on Fb so you already know about my current spinal issues but for those who do not know I will keep it brief. The short story is I have some bulged disks caused by bone spurs from arthritis that I am currently trying to control. Many of you remember my shoulder injuries from 2 years ago and how we could not find the source of the pain, well, now we know. It is all from my C4/5 and 5/6. So I am going to be receiving epidural injections, seeing a chiropractor and PT while we wait to see if the pain improves. If not, we have consulted with 2 surgeons regarding my surgery options. But I want to wait until I have tried all I can first.<br />
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Moving forward.....<br />
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I was depressed, anxious and unmotivated when I first found out all this was going on 3 weeks ago and so now I have to get back on track. I have gained more weight and now that the pity party is over, it's time to get back to work! I cannot train as I did before right now as it hurts to much but I can walk and ride on the spin bike until it hurts, then I need to stop.<br />
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So I am setting a new goal. To walk and bike a total of 150 miles for this month. Starting on Monday, August 24th. I know it does not sound like much but it's a start back and we will see how it does with my pain.<br />
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Shoot for the stars right?<br />
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<br />Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-68278924339035146672015-07-06T09:06:00.001-05:002015-07-06T09:06:58.390-05:00Back from Mexico!! <br />
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We are home now from our family vacation and I am ready to begin a new challenge today! I will most pics of the trip and details later on but for now I wanted to focus on the task at hand....getting back on track!!<br />
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The challenge runs from today, July 6th to September 3rd. 60 days of watching my foods closely and logging my workouts etc...<br />
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1. Eat Clean. No junk or anything processed.<br />
2. Lift lots of things. Balls, bars, ropes, sandbags etc...<br />
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4. Log my goods on Myfitnesspal and keep water around a gallon a day.<br />
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For my training - Milage goal is set at 500 miles, SBRW - swim, bike, run and walk<br />
Pushup goal - 3,000<br />
Burpees - 2,000<br />
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It's easy to set goals, its another thing to get out there and get it done! Here we GOOOOO!!!!!Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-65619632489647636102015-06-01T08:25:00.001-05:002015-06-01T08:25:55.174-05:00Training 6/1 - 6/9 Monday 6/1 - ST circuit and 3 mile RW<br />
Tuesday 6/2 - 5 mile RW<br />
Wednesday 6/3 - Off<br />
Thursday 6/4 - RW 5 miles<br />
Friday 6/5 - Spin 60 mins<br />
Saturday 6/6 - RW 3 and ST circuit.<br />
Sunday 6/7 - Off<br />
Monday 6/8 - RW 5 miles<br />
Tuesday 6/9 - Spin 60 mins<br />
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I am heading up to Dallas on the 9th to see my family and I look forward to getting in some runs around the lake and hopefully some ST as well.<br />
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Happy June!!!Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-32555990368304197752015-05-26T15:29:00.001-05:002015-05-26T15:29:36.324-05:00Farewell 37...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrL-oMI8_OY_4oLf0oKH3sTVKOiSZe2GdnOeg9jlsMUK0y07GeZmzSWo4yxF7xj72auZ-ndGIYxNwF2glrsl6E38sVRwxrVU35Qb-55mpIs071Fr_AfLd_BndQWXdphB39VWJX/s640/blogger-image-1204913189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrL-oMI8_OY_4oLf0oKH3sTVKOiSZe2GdnOeg9jlsMUK0y07GeZmzSWo4yxF7xj72auZ-ndGIYxNwF2glrsl6E38sVRwxrVU35Qb-55mpIs071Fr_AfLd_BndQWXdphB39VWJX/s640/blogger-image-1204913189.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If I had to have a final workout before my birthday tomorrow then this was a rocking one! I pushed it hard on the bike and loved every minute of it!!!!</span></div><div><br></div><div>63:26 </div><div>20 miles with hill intervals </div><div>Main set - Gear 13 -15 and climbs were G 18 -21. </div><div>670 calories </div><div>AHR - 163 </div><div>MHR - 180 </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSwa7WOYXTwRfee038yXX-Tum2kdPwpJFHmUBWT8_gJW75Xi3TOpfjqjE7Vp5lfFPPwuGzb8eVuf4H0fTeiPlBgiuMlI6J4Np_s3Nwdglqo2wHf6Qynl4eIQy28wzuSHPty1h/s640/blogger-image-748862377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSwa7WOYXTwRfee038yXX-Tum2kdPwpJFHmUBWT8_gJW75Xi3TOpfjqjE7Vp5lfFPPwuGzb8eVuf4H0fTeiPlBgiuMlI6J4Np_s3Nwdglqo2wHf6Qynl4eIQy28wzuSHPty1h/s640/blogger-image-748862377.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa1m1HfwZEJ0uIt59GDS_Rbyrq3bUY-_IHmwcgnIdpsE9cT8kvKwy8_flG5TNzUFlDSdXU6XfLVP-AKAJasl3Mm45tP9DMxDLycuxI7g65gL9RCcZ8qj3KLzoSCC5X4STOjP5/s640/blogger-image--18467434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa1m1HfwZEJ0uIt59GDS_Rbyrq3bUY-_IHmwcgnIdpsE9cT8kvKwy8_flG5TNzUFlDSdXU6XfLVP-AKAJasl3Mm45tP9DMxDLycuxI7g65gL9RCcZ8qj3KLzoSCC5X4STOjP5/s640/blogger-image--18467434.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Recovery protein shake with kale and spinach. </div>Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-32412452819195042172015-05-26T08:39:00.001-05:002015-05-26T08:39:31.192-05:00An early birthday present to me!!!I turn the big 38 tomorrow but apparently in this photo, with no makeup I look 29!! 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No more beans for now! </div><div>M3 - Spinach salad with goat cheese and walnuts with chicken wings. </div><div>M4 - banana chips and cashews. </div><div><br></div><div>For a treat tonight. Homemade coconut berry sorbet! </div>Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-14791057922188970852015-05-23T13:11:00.001-05:002015-05-23T13:11:51.740-05:00Memories!We are spending today going through the attic making stacks of things to give away and it is bringing back a flood of memories for us. It's hard parting with baby clothes, toys and some memories from our travels.<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div>I <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">have made a few memory boxes for super special items but still, it's so hard! While we were going through boxes, Michaela started dancing to the theme song of How to Train Your Dragon and I stopped to capture the moment....</span></div><div><div><br><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpY4me0P8YMZgA2atf9RT0QE9fZzHjCBoWszUO0Tp3AI0C0NzTSgjscBEL-lp34B5leUeP45NqcEGv9KbL1RlJQvh4oYcnODmT0D1NuCXmqbRVgwB5w-mBzqRjaVBmP1jYDPO/s640/blogger-image-1659725858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpY4me0P8YMZgA2atf9RT0QE9fZzHjCBoWszUO0Tp3AI0C0NzTSgjscBEL-lp34B5leUeP45NqcEGv9KbL1RlJQvh4oYcnODmT0D1NuCXmqbRVgwB5w-mBzqRjaVBmP1jYDPO/s640/blogger-image-1659725858.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am emotional mess today and I am trying to cherish all I can. Seeing her little shoes and clothes is just another reminder of how fast this time goes. So happy I made the most of her precious first few years. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thank you God for the blessing of my family. </div></div></div>Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-81219960140967972952015-05-22T15:00:00.001-05:002015-05-22T15:00:19.465-05:00Finding Joy in the Journey! <br />
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It's been forever since I have gathered my thoughts on my journey. What it was, what is has become and what I want for the future. While my time spent to my training has decreased, my passion and determination is strong. One thing I loved about this journey was looking back to my training logs and seeing the details. Reading what I did well and seeing areas where I can improve. So much has changed since our move back to the US. I have only raced once and my focus has shifted from endurance training to more of a crossfit/bootcamp style of training. I do not even know where it fits in the "fitness mold" anymore and that is ok. <br />
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As most of you know I gained quite a bit of weight since 2012/2013 and it has been a struggle to get the weight off and get back to a good, lean weight like I was a few years ago. Things change. We change and I am learning that it is ok. It is ok to be heavier than before. Better perhaps in some respects. If I keep chasing this ideal weight in my head I am afraid it will only set me up for disaster as I train. Instead, I am trying to lean out over the next 30 days a few lbs then go from there.<br />
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It's a struggle, a big one for many of us. We must realize that it is ok. It is ok to be as we are, working hard to better ourselves but we must live in the now. If we chase and chase after the ideal body, we will miss this moment that is before us.<br />
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Let's work hard every day to find joy in this struggle, through the challenges, let's find happiness in this moment where we are NOW...not the someday.<br />
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Today was another step forward in the right direction for me. Here's to another strong day tomorrow as I start on this new 30 day challenge :)<br />
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M1 - Eggs, steak and guacamole and coffee<br />
M2 - EZ bread and coffee with almond milk<br />
M3 - Black beans, cornbread and Wild cod<br />
M4 - Protein shake with super greens blend, grapefruit and homemade berry ice cream made with coconut milk and honey!<br />
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<br />Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-25730118724284660002015-05-21T07:45:00.001-05:002015-05-21T07:45:18.015-05:00Today's Goals....Mobility. Mobility. Mobility.....<div><br></div><div>And drink a lot of water 😀 </div><div><br></div><div>M1- Eggs, avocado and a kale protein shake. And coffee. Loads of coffee! </div>Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-23385991663563045762015-05-21T07:42:00.001-05:002015-05-21T07:42:36.142-05:00Tuesday hills....<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> It was short and sweet. 9.5 miles climbing with a few RI. Climbs were @G18-21 with recovery @ 15-17. 28 mins. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOHh2iUlD40d_rPxr8wFBG-ck4mKCcbq2ByS5c24dUr51_CK_ZDyLm6nzUIubv2Z6dfrmX7NMZ615fCnpJ-03LiLuIqxoUmXY6MBhWk6yZZ2O0Tq0WbvSXW4Re3nLm68HMvjJ/s640/blogger-image--1881466084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAOHh2iUlD40d_rPxr8wFBG-ck4mKCcbq2ByS5c24dUr51_CK_ZDyLm6nzUIubv2Z6dfrmX7NMZ615fCnpJ-03LiLuIqxoUmXY6MBhWk6yZZ2O0Tq0WbvSXW4Re3nLm68HMvjJ/s640/blogger-image--1881466084.jpg"></a></div>Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-44472417268415744852015-05-19T12:41:00.000-05:002015-05-19T12:41:03.577-05:005/18 Training. 5/18 - Really? Already? This year is flying by. Here is my plan for the week. Nothing crazy. Just steady and strong.<br />
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5/18 - Rest<br />
5/19 - Bike 15 hills<br />
5/20 - ST, 3 mile run<br />
5/21 - Bike 20<br />
5/22 - ST, 5 mile run<br />
5/23 - Walk 90 min<br />
5/24 - RestJen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-13884006584884439972015-05-10T09:05:00.001-05:002015-05-10T09:05:37.284-05:00Happy Mother's Day!I cannot think of a better time to start blogging here again....Mother's Day. A day to celebrate the incredible blessing that is being a Mom. As I reflect on the day when I first found out I was pregnant, I remember the woman I was before and who I am now. Motherhood has changed me to the core. It truly has been the most incredible experience of my life. No words could ever express how much I love being a Mom to my precious M. She is my life. <div><br></div><div>I have a lot of goals this year, and while I work hard to reach them, the biggest goal for me that must not be overshadowed by all the rest is becoming the best, most encouraging, uplifting and loving Mom I can be. My girl is 5 now and I want to continue to set an example for her in every area of my life. </div><div><br></div><div>As my new summer challenges begin, I look forward to documenting them here as I once did. </div><div><br></div><div> It's the beginning of a beautiful time in our life and I cannot wait to see how this year unfolds! </div><div><br></div><div>Happy Mother's Day to you all. 💜<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qakqLJF1EI5jr7h5QctL__fc46oX9ESAnXzchlNQaYXNWgGJHgG17sR6QqKTquaPn2BFOMOAJEbFeyTyD2xDsLYWSrj8SJgrnlk4E0L8ydVDgUxgTw4Ap32Nz8LpiVeb_-Pk/s640/blogger-image--323528590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qakqLJF1EI5jr7h5QctL__fc46oX9ESAnXzchlNQaYXNWgGJHgG17sR6QqKTquaPn2BFOMOAJEbFeyTyD2xDsLYWSrj8SJgrnlk4E0L8ydVDgUxgTw4Ap32Nz8LpiVeb_-Pk/s640/blogger-image--323528590.jpg"></a></div>Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30741346.post-42150191688944985102015-01-09T17:12:00.002-06:002015-01-09T17:16:30.116-06:00Day 11 Training. Finally getting back and it feels great! Day by day I am getting stronger and I know before too long I will be where I used to be and who knows, maybe far beyond!<br />
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I will say this much, after taking so much time away from training, it is so eye opening to see just how much you lose, but somehow I feel my body is starting to remember the good old days :)<br />
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40 min resistance intervals on Precor Crosstrainer - 10/14/20 intervals with 8 recovery<br />
Rowing - 3,015 m/15:24 - Good gravy, I have not rowed in over a year. I forgot how much I love it!<br />
Leg press warm up - 160 lbs, 12 reps<br />
30 lb DB squat press - 40 reps<br />
10 reps with 45 lb Db...heaviest since shoulder injury! Party!!! :)<br />
Dynamax 25 lb squat press/ hold - 50 reps<br />
Push ups - 50 reps <br />
Cross chop/knee pull down - 50 reps each side with 12 lb MB<br />
Wall balls - 50 reps with 20 lb Dynamax<br />
MB sit up - 50 reps with 12 lb MB<br />
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Afternoon spin - 68:14 mins/ 22 miles/ ARPM - 85. Great ride!<br />
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Done and Done for today and happy as can be!!!Jen's Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023786823554173197noreply@blogger.com1