Motivation Monday

Black Team all the way!

I got so choked up! My girl Ashley (an original pink team member), lost 10 lbs this week and carried the black team to the winning corner! The odds were against them and BAM! Team Jillian all the way, and she couldn't have said it better, when she said that the black team won because they got heart! They want it, bad!! I could not be happier! I am also pro black team, and this is why! They are ALWAYS the underdogs, and they always show strength and heart! Ah, what an inspiring way to start my morning. Michael thought he was sooooo smug picking the teams the way he did, which btw irritated me. It was SO game play, and he was right when he said "he's gotta look out for himself", it's still a WAY unfair advantage...or is it? Ashley just threw that all in his face with a whopping 10 lb loss!!

Whenever you think the odds are against you, your probably right, but don't you dare give up! Don't let the doubters win, and stick to your guns. Your going to have ups and you are sure as heck going to have some downs, but not to sound like Miley Cyrus, but it's not about getting to the other side, it's the climb and what you learn and take away during that climb.



Get in a rut? Switch things up- there are SO many resources (magazines, website, DVD's), that are sure to throw you a curve ball and are actually fun to do? Imagine that...a FUN exercise? Maybe even look into getting a session with a personal trainer. Most gyms offer a free session with a pt, and if you don't keep at it with that trainer, at least you walk away with some knowledge and experience with exercises/machines that you may have not ever known/used before. The beautiful thing about this life, is each day is NEW day- it's okay when you stumble, because you can get your balance back, and tomorrow is a brand.spankin.new.day!


YOU ARE WORTH IT- YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Just another manic Monday

So- here we are- Monday-once again, a start of another work week. But you know what?! That's more dough in your pocket, so really we shouldn't be complaining, right? Right!

So like I promised, I have a recap of my eating this weekend & my 5 mile run!! The run was actually really therapeutic. I don't think I've sweat that much in my life at once, EVER! Not even in XBike. At about mile 3.23 (but who was looking at the counter on the treadmill, right? hehe), I wanted to walk sooooooooooooo bad. I wanted to just jump on the side of Tread and stop and call it good. But do you know what happened? I looked down on my iphone and there was a text from N telling me exactly what I needed to hear. I won't tell you in exact detail, BUT I will tell you, he knew the right words to keep me running. So there you have it- need motivation? Get yourself an N :)
As for eating clean this weekend- I give myself a B-. I didn't do too shabby, but there were a couple things I could have done better. Saturday was really good, only had 1 serving of dinner and had a SMALL glass of chocolate soy milk for dessert. Sunday we had a family BBQ, complete with pasta salad, spinach dip, and those Costco polish dogs. For dessert- a double chocolate cake from Costco, and it was uh-mazing! Thank GOD I'm not a diabetic, cause that bad boy would have slipped me right into a coma for sure. I SHOULD have had a smaller piece, but to my credit, the piece I had wasn't even that big, BUT I coulda made it smaller for sure. I did however, only eat the frosting (HEHE), and throw the actual cake away. I believe nutritionist everywhere are yelling at me, telling me I got it backwards- when I should have thrown away the icing and kept the cake, BUT oh well.
This morning I was NOT wanting to wake up- my throat hurt a little bit and I just didn't FEEL LIKE running. How's that an excuse for you? I don't "feel like" running, but I also don't feel like feeling like a blob later at my desk, wishing I had run. So- I got up, threw my clothes on, threw my hair up, and faced the day. I worked my ass those 2.23 miles (that chocolate cake was weighing me down for sure!), and pumped some iron (upper body day). Speaking of which, Oxygen's March issue just came out, and there is month 3 of the body makeover program, and I'm seriously thinking of switching my routine up, and going with that one. It's always good to mix things up, and right now, my upper body routine is feeling a little vanilla to me. So-I'm sure there will be more on that later :)

I leave you with a quote that I saw in this month's Oxygen, and actually really like. Make it a great day beautifuls! Your worth it, your gorgeous, now OWN IT!!

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, your're right"- Henry Ford

and just cause it's Monday and we all need a push (and Jamie Eason is GORGEOUS)& to me, this is the ultimate fit body...

Work it till it hurts

Happy Thursday! We are almost there you guys! I am so looking forward to this 3 day weekend with my love. Oh and he told me some pretty exciting news- he is going to try and get his schedule switched to M-F 8:30-5:30 instead of the Tuesday-Saturday 6:00-3:00! YAYA! At the company he works at, they switch their schedules every other month or so. But do you wanna know why he wants to switch it up? Because he wants to go to the gym with me!! You guys seriously don't know how much I've always wanted that. I see couples come into the gym and it makes my cold heart go "awwww-they like to sweat together" hehe. N went to the gym yesterday and he came home all endorphin'd up and was talkin up his workout....ahhh...makes me so proud *tear*

Soooooo, I need to start icing my knees and shins. I am running on average 15-17 miles a week these days, and I am starting to feel a little beat up at times. This morning my knee wasn't bugging me too bad, but my ankle/shin area was. So it's most def time to start icing them like I used to when I lived in NC. So I pushed thru my 2.5 mile run today and tomorrow my plan is to take it easier with a 2 miler. Saturday is another big one...5 MILES!! EEEEEK!! I KNOW I can do it because I did 4.5 last Saturday, it's just a number and numbers ain't a thang baby! Just gotta push thru it!

While running on Tread this morning, I was staying true to Jillians words "Unless you puke, faint, or die, keep going!" I was THHHHHHIS close to puking this morning. I've never been a morning person, and I think when I wake up early, my body sometimes tries to fight it by making me want to throw my almond butter and jelly english muffin right up.

So lesson today beautiful readers? KEEP GOING! DON'T STOP! It's going to hurt, it's going to get uncomfortable and your going to sweat and your face will feel like it's going to pop right off....BUT, that's when change happens and those endorphins kick in and it's a drug and drugs are addicting. Keep at it and DON'T give up!

WHEWY!

It's the humpity hump day of the week! Can I get an Amen?! It's crazy, on Tuesday I feel like "ugh, it's only Tuesday?!", but then when Wednesday hits, it's like "What? We're halfway done?!" Not that I'm complaining :)

I'm currenlty watching last night's Biggest Loser featuring my adorable BFF's Jilly bean and Roberto and it has been a moving episode and I'm not even halfway in! Who watched it? When Allison Jones came out and talked to them, I about lost it. Here is a little snipit from the US Paralympics site about her:

"Jones was born without a right femur. When her family moved from Texas to Colorado, she began skiing at age 5. She was racing by the time she was 8 years old, working up through Winter Park's renowned disabled program and reaching the U.S. Team by the 2001 season.

Nicknamed "Jonezy," she graduated from Denver University in 2007 with a degree in mechanical engineering. She was the recipient of the Pioneer Award, which is the highest achievement an undergraduate can receive.

Major Achievements

•2008: First place, slalom - The Hartford Ski Spectacular, Breckenridge, Colorado
•2008: Silver medal, Individual Time Trial LC 3/ LC 4 / CP 3 - Paralympic Games, Beijing, China
•2008: Gold medal, Road Time Trial, - U.S. Paralympics Cycling National Championships, Morrison, Colo.
•2008: Bronze medal, 500m - U.S. Paralympics Cycling National Championships, Colorado Springs, Colo.
•2008: Gold medal in slalom, giant slalom, Super G, downhill, and overall - U.S. Disabled Alpine Championship, Solider Mountain, Idaho "

I mean seriously- look at all those medals she has won! She said when she was little, her mom put her in every sport there was. I totally agree with what her mom did- you can't look at it as a disability, just means you have to work harder. Maybe youtube her on BL last night cause I can't even come close to make it as moving as when she told it. Maybe it was that "que the tears" piano music they play when they tell sentimental stories?

Today, I made myself proud by finishing a 3.5 mile run on Tread (average pace of 5.9), and lifting some MAYJA weight with my gorgeous gams (that are compared to Gisele's CONSTANTLY..seriously-can get annoying ).

The run today just set the tone for my day- bad ass and productive! Have an Uh-MAZING day beautiful's! Remember- when you are working it out today, DON'T QUIT! KEEP GOING!


"Fitness to me isn't about a crunch or a push up, it's about taking your power back."
- Jillian Michaels

And I found it

I found my motivation again! To be honest, I feel like these last few days I have been making excuses as to why I can't workout. How I am too busy or tired, or bored, or sore from the previous day. Excuses, Excuses, EXCUSES! That cold that I had in the beginning of the month totally had me on hiatus from my sweaty runs and power lifting sessions, but I'm done. D-O-N-E, DONE! Since moving to our new apartment,I have worked out twice! TWICE! And I've been here since Saturday. That's not Karli, that's someone else. So, I am busting out of this rut! I have a 10K I need to train for with numerous 5K's in between, and I can't just not run until then. Running is my outlet and my natural destresser. I never regret it when I work out, but I am regretting every second of the day when I know I haven't done SOMETHING active.
Not anymore! More tonight lovelies :D

So tell me whatcha want, whatcha really really want

Who loves the Spice Girls?! MEEEEE!! I hear they are going to do another tour, which you can bet I will be getting tickets to! My faovrite was Baby Spice! She was always the cute bubbly flirty one-hello! Me in a nutshell! Her and Ms. Geri Halliwell, aka Ginger Spice, were criticized for being overweight next to bean poll Vicky Beckham and Sporty Spice. Well not anymore- this(and 3 cups of coffee) have motivated me to run my 3 miles today

Ms. Emma Bunton (BABY SPICE)

Geri (GINGER SPICE-AFTER A BABY TOO!!!)


So Little Mrs. Married has posted a little survey that I am participating in. Why? Because I can & I know you all wanna know stuff about me, mua ha ha ha!




1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
I ran 3 5K's! I was never a runner and I took my health by the horns and lost 30 lb's and accomplished more than I could ever imagine
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I did! I set the typical woman's resolution- to lose 30 lbs and to become a healthier person. I did it! Thanks to sparkpeople, and a gym membership, I. DID. IT!
3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
N and I will be spending time with my mom- we are taking her out to dinner and a movie- we are a crazy pair
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My grandpa died :( He had been batteling alzheimers for a few years and my family had sort of expected it. It was very sad, but we know he is in a better place with God.

5. What countries did you visit?
Unfortunatley, I stayed in the US of A! Hopefully in 2010, that will not be the case. N and I DID visit the whole country of America. Driving across it will do that.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A 8K or 10K under my belt and a baby on the way
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
July 31st- Last day at my old job at the Real Estate company in North Carolina. I had to say goodbye to a couple friends who I love! Can't wait to see them again. Maybe a trip in the summer this upcoming year?
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
My 5K's and the accomplishments I've made with my health and weight
9. What was your biggest failure?
Nothing! Failure isn't in my vocab
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I had a couple ear infections which brought on nasty flu symptoms, but other than that, I was blessed with good health
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Hmmm....a gym membership? A POD for all of our stuff to be shipped to California? I'm not sure- do I ever make a bad purchase?
12. Where did most of your money go?
Taxes, paying off credit card, and as of yesterday a couch and loveseat
13. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Just Dance, by Lady GaGa
14. What do you wish you'd done more of?
jello shots- no seriously though, probably spend more time with Christine in NC
15. What do you wish you'd done less of?
getting mad over dumb people
16. What was your favorite TV program?
Real Housewives & Jersey Shore! JS came outta no where, but its more addicting than the coffee I can't stop drinking
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't hate people, but I've never liked a certain person that is still a pain in the ass to many people
18. What was the best book you read?
OOO by far "Beneath a Marble Sky"
19. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lady GaGa and Lady Antebellum- they can always get me to shake it like a polaroid picture
20. What was your favorite film of this year?
Hmm, this is a hard one. I can't even remember. Most recently Julie and Julia- a really cute movie
21. What did you do on your birthday?
The big 2-3, I celebrated by going out to dinner with my family and having some sushi
22. What kept you sane?
Christine- I worked with her at the Real Estate company and she was the best person ever! Talk about laugh fests
23. Who did you miss?
All my family in friends in CA (up until we moved back of course)
24. Who was the best new person you met?
Oh gosh, hmmm......I can't think of someone who I met in 2009 that I didn't already know.
25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
EVERYTHING happens for a reason, and you can't reason with crazy people

Motivation

Running. I am always asked why and where I get my motivation for it. There is nothing else like it. I stumbled upon a girl's blog today and I hope she doesn't mind that I give her some publicity....www.chicrunner.com . I read some of her blogs and she really has some amazing posts about running. I was on mile 2 today with my boyfriend, Tread Mill, and I just felt such a high. Running relieves my stress, clears my mind, makes me feel stronger, detoxes my body (I drip buckets! Kinda gross, but I am keepin it real here), makes me happier. When I haven't ran, I can tell. I am crabbier (poor N!), and I just feel so blah and unproductive. I used to HATE running in High School. My bestie since I was 4 years old and I used to make up every excuse we could come up with to get out of running the MILE 1X a week! ONE MILE PEOPLE!! Today, I run 3 miles everyday!! AND I SMILE WHILE DOING IT!! Well...maybe not smile WHILE I'm doing it, but after I've showered and eaten something delish and downed a huge glass of water, I am smiling. If you would have told me in high school that would run 5K's in an actual race and run 5K's on my own at home, I would laughed and walked away (Literally- WALKED away, that's how much I despised running).

A lot of people will argue that running is bad for your joints and walking is better. While I agree with this statement made by mostly family physician's, I also think there is something to be said about chasing the pavement, concentrating on controlling your breath, and for that 20, 30, 60 minute run, you are the only thing that matters. For me running is so therapeutic (although I do believe in REAL therapy. Like with a Dr and a couch), and I get such a high/relaxation cocktail that is better than anything I could ever get in a box (or pringles can :D). Now, this brings me to this: Karli's tip of the day: If you like to walk, you should walk. You should try to get in at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity 5 times a week. Since running IS hard on your joints, and if you have had problems with joints in the past, I am going to recommend something a little less impact. Such as an elliptical, stair step, recumbent bike or a rowing machine. All give great workouts and are low impact on the joints. N is more attracted to the elliptical due to the fact that while he was in the Marines (OORAH!), he was always training and jumping out of huge tall trucks and helicopters, which screwed up his knees, so elliptical is a great choice for him. PS. On a side note, I LOVE working out with him. It makes it way more enjoyable and I do consider it quality time together. Giving you a couple of options of aerobic equipment, I am also going to add that you should switch up your workouts often to keep you body guessing. Especially if your goals are to lose weight.

So what motivates you? Is it that picture of Marissa Miller's abs plastered all over your treadmill? Or is it that thing your pig of an ex boyfriend said on that last text? Whatever it is, find it and keep it!