6:30am run & yoga: The start of my day

Whew! I'm exhausted! I've been waking up at 5-5:30 this week just to have some extra hours in my day to do all of the things that need done, and it has really worn me out. But I know I'm getting enough sleep at night, so I think it is just getting into a new routine.

Monday, I got up and had a little bit of coffee and had two Belvita bars out of a packet of 4; and a banana. I love Belvita bars, and blueberry has to be my favorite. They are perfect for when you are on the go and you didn't get a balanced breakfast or one at all. They have a variety of vitamins and minerals in them, fiber, and protein. Plus they are awesome before a run! The carbs they contain provide energy to keep going longer.

By 6:30 I was lacing up my shoes ready to start my 2 miles for my half marathon. I am starting out in the beginning, but honestly I was thinking about it yesterday and I might start a week or two ahead maybe at 3 miles and then increase. Even though starting at the beginning is important, I just feel I'm already to that point and I can do more.

After running I got in 20 minutes of yoga which helped stretch my muscles so they won't be so sore the next day. I love yoga because it is a perfect side work out for anything. It's amazing what yoga can do to your body and your running!

Running and yoga really started my day. Waking up early always makes me feel more accomplished and motivated throughout the day. And honestly, if get about 7 hours of sleep I feel recharged but I don't have the crash during the day. 

For breakfast I scrambled some eggs with zucchini, onions and red peppers and had a small bowl of oatmeal with honey, blueberries, and strawberries. I also had carrots and kiwi next to my eggs. I was starving my the time I got out of the shower!

I had to rush to chemistry after I ate! Why are summer classes so long?? I get really hungry in the last hour and I always have to go to the bathroom after drinking so much water. It's crazy!

 

Monday night there was a Kids in the Kitchen class at work, so I went in that evening. On my way in I stopped my Starbucks and got my favorite cold drink! I don't like to drink coffee after 12pm unless I'm desperate but this refresher is super amazing and I get it every time. It's called Berry orange refresher. It's tart but "refreshing" 

Mandy and I had a blast with the kids; we made healthy pizzas out of cauliflower crust and and of course cheese!!! Delicious and the kids loved it!