Fitness Update

Sorry about the lack of posts! I've been getting up early this week to hit the gym sooner. Which means I really do have time to get changed and take outfit pictures but I haven't. Let's just blame the rain. We want sunny Spring pictures not dark wet ones right? 

I am on week three of the Muffin Topless Summer Challenge. There are three parts and I decided I'd do each one for 3 weeks and then see how I feel at the end. I am really loving the routines. They take me around an hour. There is a different workout for shoulder/back/chest/legs/arms, a day of rest and a day of just cardio (but I'm adding yoga that day). I've also started doing the BodyCombat class at 24 Hour Fitness on Tuesdays which is great cardio.  I used to do weights but I'd do so many different exercises that I wasn't getting the results I wanted. Now I do fewer exercises, around 6 or so moves per session, but I lift heavier weights.  The Challenge generally calls for 3-4 sets and 10-12 reps. Personally, I find the reps are a bit high for heavy weights... I prefer 8-10. 

I've been trying to stick with my 10k training but it's tough. The 10k race is June 2nd so I don't have too much longer. I am feeling good about it though. I just want to do better than last year so I will know my work paid off! 

Here are a few progress pictures. Again, I'm only on Week 3. I'm hoping to see more results starting around week 6.

Can't see a difference this month (middle pic I was on a juice cleanse so my stomach looks different) but I am stronger!

I'm inbetween Nike Pro sizes (I blame Tumblr for me wanting some so bad haha). I have a Medium pair but they are a bit small so I ordered these in a Large. The Size Chart says I'm a Medium so I will say that these run small in the legs but not the waist. The Larges are a tiny bit big on me in the calves and waistband but still, I love them. They are SO comfortable! They are quite "revealing" so it just motivates me all the more! Sports Authority is where I bought mine. The two pictured were 25% off and I get free 2 day shipping using ShopRunner. Also picked up a new yoga mat and sweat towel from Target.

Example of my workouts. w = week so "w1" is weke one and then the weight I used (single dumbbell or total).

For more of my fitness stuff, you can see my workouts on Fitocracy, follow my Tumblr (lots of motivational pictures/quotes) and follow me on Instagram (personal posts).

Wallis

First up, a Butter London! I ordered three colours and the matte topcoat from Coterie for only $11 using a $25 off coupon and free shipping!!! They are normally $14 each so that's an insane deal. This is Butter London "Wallis", one I've been wanting for a while. The formula was perfection and took two easy coats. I don't have any tipwear on day 2 so I think I'll keep this on until Sunday!

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Next we have Zoya Sookie. This is such a great traditional red, which is why I bought it. It's sort of a must have shade, I feel. Great formula and two coats. It's super super shiny even without topcoat. This one doesn't really like water so if you do dishes without gloves, be prepared for a few peeled chips. The accent finger is Julep "Oh Canada" which I hadn't worn yet since it arrived AFTER Canada Day. Grr. It has red and   colour shifting glitter in it in a clear base. I guess it's supposed to  be white and red glitter... I wish it was! But the "white' changes colour depending on the angle.

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 This was a fun one. The black is China Glaze "Liquid Leather". The white is Sinful Colors "Snow Me White". The neon is Sinful Colors "Neon Melon". The ring finger is Color Club "Revvvolution". It was inspired by one I saw on Tumblr but unfortunately it didn't say who it was by!

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