On to the next.....TRI that is

Now that Iron Girl Clermont 2014 has been conquered, it's full steam ahead to my biggest TRI of the season Santa Rosa Island Triathlon. All summer I've trained and set the goal of placing in the Athena category. Well after some calculations I've discovered the only place I can REALLY at this point shave time off is my run. So in attempt to finish in under 2 hrs I will be trying out the Galloway method. Think you're not a runner or want to ease into running give the Galloway method a try. I've heard nothing but positive outcomes. Even #RunDisney endorses training programs using this method. And we all know Disney is a fan of keeping things fun and easy. :-) You can thank me in the comments below. LOL

Question of the moment:

Are you going to give the Galloway method a try? #soundoffbelow

Race Day Iron Girl Clermont 2014

When you have a warrior mentality, an attitude of faith, knowing that you've been equipped and empowered, all the forces of darkness cannot stop you.

-Joel Osteen

Humbled

Hitting the road tomorrow headed to complete my 3rd, 2nd sprint triathlon of the season, Iron Girl Clermont. I'm truely amazed and humbled cause this time last year I honestly didnt know what a triathlon was. But If you were to ask me today I could tell you who won Kona and even a few of the woman who are pro triathletes in the USA. I find this sport to be an adrenaline rush and über rewarding with the sense of accomplishment each training and race leaves me filled with. This weekend is going to be nothing short of that as I get to do it with my girls Mary J McCaa and Tami Leasure . Although this will be Mary and my first time, Tami's already calmed her title of Iron Girl. I'm pumped and ready, is it time to hit the road yet?????

Dusting off

So I haven't been as consistent with working out as I woukd have liked for the past let's say 4 weeks. I mean I didnt totally go hermit crab but I just havent been my "go-getter" self either. So as of today I am declaring to start an 8 wek challenge to eat clean and stick to my exercise plan cause Santa Rosa Tri is only 7 weeks out #Eek. And you jnow the plan #Athenapodiumbound so that mwans I need to be in #Athenapodiummentality for the next 7 weeks. So for the checklist.....

Workout calendar filled out -check
Meal plan filled out - check
Mind frame set - double check

So folks my heads in the game and I have no one to blame but myself so here is to 4 am workouts,  hopefully but possibly some blood, I know lots of sweaty tears (man sweat stings when it gets in your eyes), & an attempt to blog daily or at least 3 times a week. Soooo talk to y'all laters gotta get ready for my Sunday morning grind #swimbikerun with my favorite group of triathletes Tri Gulf Coast #meremortals. 

Today is a New Chapter

My mornings are never quite the same, but this morning my little and I got up and dropped daddy of to work. I took a morning drive over to Starbucks to get a cup of dark roast coffee and a morning snack. Pulled into my drive way and just sat in the car listening to the classical music flowing through the sound system & took a moment to reflect and appreciate what God has done in my life. He's bringing me out of obesity, blessed me with a loving hubby and awesomely joyous little boy. Friends and family who I love and adore. God has placed me in my right mind when I woke this morning and done the same for my loved ones. Now I know this isn't my typical post and possibly not what you come to my blog to read but He's just been so good to me I feel I'd be selfish not to share with you. So my question for you, let me and the blogosphere world know how God has been to you? Sound off below in the comments!!!

Xoxo, Tip

My Vice

Yes it's true, I'm struggling. So the "SWEETS" and I have a serious love/hate relationship (I love how they taste but hate what they do to my curves), I promise they are calling me, almost stalking me, lol. But on a serious note I really want to stay committed to my goal I have of being 200 lbs by the end of 2014 and we all know the sweets won't get me there. So I've turned back to writing about what I'm going through as an outlet and way to stay focused..... you know expressing is like releasing the issue, getting it out in the open. :) Unfortunately, for me at this stage venting just isn't enough. So you're girl suited up Plan B and found a mantra & placed it right where my $$$$$ are. Yes folks in my wallet I have a quote that I read on twitter, I think from @idillionaire (she has awesome inspirational quotes that speak to any circumstance) & it stops me dead in my tracks. Reminds me that I have what it takes to make it to my long term goal. I shared it with a friend of mine that is trying to quit smoking and she felt inspired as well...so I thought to myself let me share it with you my lovies....

 

Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.

 

 

So my question for you is what inspires you to keep it moving!!! Sound off in the comments below. #letsmotivateeachother

 

Happy Re-modeling lovies xoxo,

 

Tip 

The Struggle is Real

Like most journey's, January, the beginning has proven to be a bit of a struggle for me. However through this struggle I've managed to come out with some positive results.

I've finally mastered the art of meal prepping, we'll sort of. I'm the type of person that likes a fresh so to speak meal; I don't really care for leftovers. Don't ask me why cause my rationale is not rational at all. However I've come to terms with cooking for the day but making enough for the next day. So see I'm sort of doing it & that Lil change kept me from eating/making bad choices. For instance when I get hungry or the hubby is like let's go out for dinner , all I have to do is reach into the fridge and grab my pre - prepped meal.

Another win I'm having this month is planning out what I want to eat and make for the week. I decided to keep it easy and   just eat the same meals Saturday through Friday. I break my meals down into 6 small meals. Here's a breakdown of what my meals look like this week.

Breakfast
Organic Oatmeal
1 cup of egg whites

Mid morning snack
1 scoop of whey protein isolate
A piece of fruit (Love my Granny Smith apples)

Lunch
5oz can of tuna
Light mayo
Dill relish
Salt and pepper to taste
3 slices of Wasa 7 grain crackers (crisp & light version)
Slice of tomato (I cut into 3 and make an open face sandwich)

Afternoon snack
1 scoop of whey protein isolate
A piece of fruit

Dinner
5oz chicken breast
1/2 cup of brown rice
1 cup of veggies

Evening snack
This just depends on how I'm feeling but here are a few of my faves

Lean Apple pie
Honey Nut Granola
Healthy Crunchy Granola Parfait
Healthy Smoothie
Baked Stuffed Apple with Greek Yogurt

Keep in mind that you can always modified these recipes to your likings.

What are some of your fave healthy eats, struggles, and wins so far. Sound off below and till next time here's to clean eats, new beginnings,  & embracing but conquering the struggle.

Xoxo
Tip