So many exciting things going on...

There are so many exciting things going on right now! Today was my last final ever and I keep getting awesome grades on final projects.  I only have one more day of class then I am done with class forever.  I only have two more clinicals then I will be Dr. Ashley :) 7 LONG years of school and working my butt off I am ready to be done.

Today I went back to Crossfit after a short break due to my foot.  The WOD was way harder than it looked:
Max 5 rep push press (95#)
+
Elizabeth (21/15/9 power clean (75#) + ring dip) 6:32 minutes
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60 hollow rock for time (2:07)
It feels great to be back at the gym.  I'm ready to kick my butt into shape now that my school work is done.  I don't have any homework during clinicals so I have no excuses! 

I'm Back!

I realized that I haven’t written in awhile.  I’ve been so busy with grad school that a lot of things had to be pushed to the back burner.  Now that I’m done with all of my coursework in school and all I have left is clinicals, I have so much more time to write on here, work on my health, and spend time with my family and friends.  

I have some big plans for the future!  Recently, Ive decided to work on my health and get fit to eventually compete in a figure show. Crazy I know!!! But I’m so excited! I started training with MSHELL Fitness in April but now I’m ready to give it 110% with the goal of competing in the spring.  Also, I’m going to start writing a healthy cookbook.  I’ve been collecting and trying recipes for years now, so I’m going to put it together in an E-book.  Lastly, I’m going to start designing fitness programs.  I’m finally going to put my Bachelor’s degree in exercise science to work.

  So this morning I woke up late and decided to make some breakfast oatmeal cookies for a quick breakfast!  These are delicious and can be eaten for breakfast, pre workout, or a healthy dessert, if you’re like me and have a huge sweet tooth.

Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies:

• 1 banana, mashed
• 1 cup oats
• 2-3 tbsp nut butter, depending on your taste
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, because I like to party :)

Directions:

Mash the banana in a large bowl.  Add oats, nut butter, and chocolate chips, and mix.  Bake on 375 for 10-15 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

I caught the plague

Well my working out is on hold for the time being.  Until after my plague goes away.  That's what I got for my birthday.  The plague.  I missed almost two days of class now.  My throat is on fire and I can't stop coughing.  I woke up in the middle of the night last night and I was actually coughing up stuff.  It was awful.  I haven't been sick in over a year and this is the worst I've been sick in awhile.  I might try some yoga but we will see how I feel. My whole body just aches.

That pretty much sums up how I feel right now.

Today is my birthday!

I ran 5 miles yesterday only since I was still sore from Monday.  Boy am I feeling it today.  I woke up with a sore throat, no voice, and my whole body is sore.  Today's workout is a 20 minute yoga routine and lower body at the gym if I can.  I also need to study for a huge neuro exam that's tomorrow morning.  Yay PT school!

When I think I am totally prepared for an exam:

Day 1 of Official Half-Marathon Training

Strength 3 set of 8-12 each

• Bench press
• bent over barbell row
• dumbbell shoulder press
• skull crushers
• barbell curl
• Various crunches

Running

• 5 miles

Today is going to be a late workout.  I had class from 8-5:30 today, and I still have a bunch of work to do tonight.  

Wednesday is my birthday and I decided that I want a new pair of running shoes.  What kind of shoes does everyone like? I'm looking at these: Mizuno Wave Rider 16

I tried a pair on at the True Runner store in Shadyside and I absolutely love them! Unfortunately they didn't have this color so I have to order it and wait for them to come in.

I really don't feel like working out today...so I need to remind myself to:

It's been awhile...

Wow it's been awhile since I last posted! So much has happened:


1. I have a new amazing wonderful boyfriend Jon :)

2. I'm excelling in PT school! I got a 4.0 during the spring semester and summer semester is going equally as well.  My confidence is going up because I'm finding that I have a natural talent for physical therapy.
3. I have my first 5k this August! It's the Color Me Ran 5k and I couldn't be more excited!  Running has always been a challenge and its finally getting easier.
4. I've been biking a lot more and found a true love for mountain biking.
5. I am a bridesmaid in my brother's wedding! So excited!
6. I found out I have some TMJ issues and I am going to see an oral surgeon about that in a few weeks. (Hopefully I won't need another surgery)


No exercising today....I had class from 8-7 eww


I'll post more later I have to get back to class!

So glad August is over!

August was a horrible month. My boyfriend broke up with me during it, and I'm finally able to write about it. He told me that he didn't love me anymore.  After being together for over 4 years. It was one of the worst things I've ever been through. Give me a ruptured appendix again! I rather have that than the pain I felt during this. Anyway, I'm starting to get over it now. I have to try not to think about it because its like I'm starting over again.

Here's a list of things I'm going to do now that I'm not tied down and wasn't able to do with my boyfriend:
1. Get a German Shepard...I've wanted one for awhile but my bf hated animals
2. Travel out of state for my clinicals....I couldn't do this because my bf had a house
3. Be a traveling PT after I graduate...Couldn't do this for the same reason as #2
4. Get a bike and do races...boyfriend hated anything outdoorsy
5. Start running and do a marathon...boyfriend hated exercise

So I'm starting to see how this break up could be a good thing. Even though I miss my best friend. I know it will take time to get over, and I'm glad I have grad school to keep me busy.