TWERKout Wednesday!!

Once again....the Thirsty Thursday linkup is tomorrow!! Get your dranks ready!!

So, I failed on the ab challenge. Truth??? I haven't even done one night of it!! I'm such a loser. But....I've been working out more. So I feel good about myself.

Last night, when I got home from my workout, I made myself a protein shake. We have been out of protein for FOR-EV-ER and we finally got some on Monday. It was divine.

So, I figured maybe this Workout Wednesday I would share my 2 favorite protein shake recipes with you. :) Aren't you lucky?!?!?

Strawberry In My Bell-ay Protein Shake

1-2 scoops strawberry whey protein

1/2 cup oats

2-3ish scoops vanilla yogurt

a few frozen strawberries

milk to cover above

half a large cup of ice (depending on desired consistency)

Blend. Drink. Yum.

B-A-N-A-N-A-S and Cream Protein Shake

1-2 scoops vanilla whey protein

1/2 cup oats

2ish scoops vanilla yogurt

1 scoop peanut butter

1 B-A-N-A-N-A-S

milk to cover

half a large cup of ice (depending on consistency)

Blend. Drink. Take a Moment. Sigh.

Try these!!! Sooo goood!!

Random Wednesday

I'm not really focused today. I feel like I have a few things to talk about but nothing really that important. Well, nothing I say is very important but...you know...

I did a small linkup called Pray OK yesterday for the victims of Oklahoma. I'm so interested to hear people's personal stories and words of encouragement for these families. My heart breaks every time I hear another account or see an interview on tv. I can't imagine the devastation they are going through. I'm keeping the linkup open for anyone else who wants to share. There, of course, are no rules. I just believe there is strength in numbers and the more I can read, the more I am able to pray for.

On a lighter note...tomorrow is THURSDAY!! That means Thirsty Thursday Linkup Party #3!!! My cohost this week is Britney from Lady Luck. Head on over and check her out so you can get to know her before tomorrow.
As always, remember your drink can be something simple!! It can even be a beer or wine that you like. Last week a lot of people made lists of their favorite things. Perfectly fine!! Whatever you want!! It's a party!!

I'm also working on something very exciting!!! I can't say too much yet, but it is going to be a first for me!! Something I have not done yet on my blog and am looking forward to!! If you follow Hopelessly Ever After on Facebook you may just know what's coming up. ;)

OK...on to Workout Wednesday!! This morning Holly posted about the 300/30 Ab Challenge. It's from The Petite Athleat. It's actually a workout that Taylor, my workout partner, and I already do. We kind of chickened out a little of the way through, but now that I can use Holly's blog to keep my accountable, I think it would be awesome to try it out again. Come on core!!

Last week's Workout Wednesday I posted about my awesome accomplishment. I am proud to say that I ran even farther on Sunday!! 1.17 miles in 12.23. I'm getting better and I have to say I'm really proud of myself!!

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Workout Wednesday!!

First off, don't forget about the Thirsty Thursday Linkup Party tomorrow!!! Grab a button from my sidebar and post your favorite beer, wine, or cocktail!!

I'm going to kind of cheat a little for workout Wednesday and talk about an accomplishment I made yesterday.

So here's a confession....the only running I do is on the elliptical.

My whole life I have sucked at true running. I played softball when I was younger, and then again on a beer league when I was like 21. Everyone called me "Forrest". "Run Forrest, Run!!"

Here's the deal...I have really long legs. Like 95% of my body is legs. I even had a few friends in high school who called me "Leggs". 2 "g's". like 2 legs?? yeah...I'm pretty sure they might have forgotten my real name. So...when I run, it almost looks like I'm running in slow motion. It takes so long for my legs to catch up with the rest of my body. You would think I would make big strides, but I really don't. Not sure what the dilly is??

Anyway, I've always cheated at running. When I was a cheerleader yup, I know we had to run laps before practice. I don't think I made it halfway around the .25 mile track before collapsing. Then, I would walk/jog (like when it looks like you're jogging but you're really just walking. Kinda like marching in place) to make it look like I was running the rest of the way. And truth...I was captain so they couldn't really yell at me. I know, I know...cheerleading captain. I promise I wasn't like thooooose girls.

So, anyway...like I said...the only running I have done in years is on the elliptical. I like to think I can run pretty well on there. We usually run about 3.5+ miles in 35 minutes. We can even keep a steady pace of about 7.4 mph while we talk!! Which I think is a pretty good accomplishment.

The past few weeks, however, I have been wanting to push myself and run outside. My ultimate goal is to run a 5k.....someday....and that's a BIG someday...

Yesterday, I asked my workout partner, Taylor, if she wanted to run outside. My town just finished a beautiful running path that took the place of an old railroad track through the town.

VIA

I told her I wanted to start slow and we agreed upon a destination. About 1/8th of a mile into the run I was ready to quit. My pants were falling down, I was having a hard time breathing, my shins hurt...but then I turned a corner and saw our destination in the distance. And...I knew I could make it.

It was hard. Real hard!! twss

But I did it!! 

It probably was only about 1/4 of a mile. Taylor thinks it might have been more. But I didn't really care. All it meant to me was that I pushed myself and did it. AND....I know I can continue to try and I can only get better!!

So there's my Workout Wednesday for you!! I think I'm back on that wagon!!

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