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April 5th, 2013

Friday Happy Dance

by Tiff

I’m doing the Friday Happy Dance, but only in my head.  My legs are a bit sore for too much jitterbuggin.  My booty already started to feel the burn from the morning’s workout as early as yesterday evening.  Hopefully today’s not too rough!

I know I missed a post Thursday, but it wasn’t exactly 12 of my finest hours.  Sure, I had a good workout.  I also had awesome oats.  But then this happened.

coffee

I know there’s no use crying over spilled coffee grounds, but the day just tanked from there.  This is yet one more reason I’m { mentally } doing the Friday Happy Dance today.

I’m focusing on the happy little things, even those that happened yesterday or aren’t happening until this weekend.  For instance, yesterday’s workout was pretty great.  I was reppin’ for my Clemson Tigers, and I had a leg press PR!

clemson   deadlift

The food has also been pretty great.  My oats have been fan-friggin-tastic every day this week, and I’ve been enjoying a bit (okay, okay… probably way too much) of this ice cream.  Seriously, if there is a Harris Teeter grocery store near you, Go Buy This!!!

oats   ice cream

I’ve got a little retail therapy planned for this afternoon and plans with friends for the weekend, so there’s only one more thing to add… is it 5:00 yet???

  • What’s making you do the happy dance?

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January 1st, 2013

Happy New Year & Polar FT40

by Tiff

I rang in the new year in typical Tiff fashion: bbq, beer, and football.

football

I have to admit my bbq was excellent, but even succulent, smokey, sweet pulled pork couldn’t steal the thunder of my winning Tigers.  Go Clemson!

bbq

With all that beer n’ football (as well as the other appetizers provided), I was really glad I got a run in yesterday.  Check out my stats.

polar

I ran 3 miles in 26 minutes and 29 seconds, and according to my Polar FT40, I burned 264 calories.  That’s about 100 calories/ten minutes of running.  Sweet!

I have really enjoyed this heart rate monitor, which Polar was kind enough to send me.  The FT40 comes with a watch/HRM and a chest strap.  Though you never forget about the strap, it’s never in the way or uncomfortable.

polar

I wanted to test it in spin class on Friday, but that didn’t work since the instructor didn’t show.  However, I spent 10 minutes on the Keiser brand spin bike before giving up on the instructor and putting in 15 minutes on the elliptical trainer.  The Polar chest strap I was wearing signaled to both the Keiser bike and the elliptical. It didn’t really matter since I was wearing my watch too, but it was great to see my HR right there in front of me on the machine.  Cool, right?

I was not paid to give this review, and the opinions here are my own.  I’m really pleased with this product.  If you were looking for a piece of gear to get you motivated to follow through with your 2013 goals and resolutions, I’d recommend this.

Happy New Year!

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November 19th, 2012

Resting Up

by Tiff

This weekend involved a lot of resting.  I had to rest my body from the previous week (or three).  You can ready more about why I’m healing more than workout out this week from Saturday’s post.

bike
Anyone love Precor bikes as much as I do?

I still made it to the gym for a bit of biking and leg work Saturday, but there was a whole lotta’ sitting going on around my house.

Today I’m still going to the gym, but I think I’ll do both chest and back today with light stationary biking, which are normally separated per this month’s routine.  That will leave more time tomorrow for pilates and swimming.

I did plenty of sitting on Saturday while watching college ball.  Hurray for another Clemson win!  I think the pony, paw prints, and purple sweater had something to do with it.

clemson

On Sunday, I did a lot of sitting at the computer.  My buddy’s getting married, so we’ve been emailing about wedding stuff.  Yup – this girl gets to be in it.  Yay!!!

Speaking of weddings, it wasn’t long ago my other buddy got her wedding photos back from the photographer.  Check out this hot couple.  Rawwwrrrrr.  I love photographers and their editing skills.

wedding
Dress: Jessica Simpson, Necklace: J Crew (thanks Kevin),
Purse: Kate Spade (thanks Karen!)

The resting doesn’t end there, while physically resting, I also had to do a bit of mental resting.  I tend to stress more than I should around the holidays, so it was good for me to take a breather.  Let’s hope the lower stress levels continue throughout the week…

  • How are your workouts as of late?  Hopefully better than mine!
  • Do you stress around the holidays?

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October 8th, 2012

Fall Football Fun

by Tiff

That was a good weekend, wasn’t it?  I hope yours was as good as mine.  Kevin and I saw his parents Friday night before starting up the football action early Saturday.

clemson boys

We went to Clemson to watch the tigers beat the yellow jackets, and we had a great time.  Upsets shook a number of ACC and SEC teams, so if you’re into college ball, there were plenty of great games to catch.

clemson  clemson

We had fun catching up with friends, but we hit the road early on Sunday to get home and get on with the weekend.  I had grocery shopping, cooking, and muffin eating to accomplish.  I try to resist Earth Fare muffins, but I neeeeeeeded one of these.  I had been dreaming about their dark chocolate chip pumpkin muffins since last October, so when I saw them today, I went for it.  Worth it!

heaven

The football continued Sunday evening, but not to the same degree.  Kevin and I enjoyed veg chili while watching the end of an NFL game.  To be honest, we were only watching the game while waiting for 60 Minutes.

chili  prep

 ’Twas a good time indeed!

  • Have you made chili yet this year?
  • Do you have a grocery store weakness?

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August 31st, 2012

Get Excited

by Tiff

There are lots of exciting things going on right now.  Here are a few that are getting me all fired up!

1. Fall : I’m not in full-blown fall mode yet, but these things are starting to get me ready for the colors, the crisp air, the football, and the fall produce.

punkin

BTW – The magazine has a recipe for bacon mac n’ cheese.  I think Kevin’s going to appreciate this issue!  (Anyone else take unwanted magazines from work?  That’s where I get all mine.  I have more recipes than I can fit in my cabinets.)

2. Long Weekend : How could I not be fired up for the long weekend???  I have plans to party, plans to work out, and plans to watch football, yet I have NO plans to work for four whole days.  Yessss!

clemson paw

3. This Girl : Speaking of party – my college buddy is coming to visit tonight.  She was this girl at my 21st birthday, and this girl at my wedding.  We always have a good time together, so I’m sure this time won’t be any different.  Since she isn’t in a huge hurry to leave tomorrow morning, I may even drag her to the local farmer’s market with me.  Yay Yay Yay!

tiff turns twenty-one  getting ready

  • Got plans for the weekend?
  • Anything exciting you at the moment?

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