new goals

I've set new goals and with that, new challenges.  Starting the month of June, the workout schedules will change to the following:

• Swimming practice: twice a week
• Bike riding practice: once a week
• Yoga practice: once a week
• OTF: twice a week

The first two are quite challenging but I will not stop until I learn to comfortably do both.

new year's 3-day detox cleanse

Time to detox again...Almots done with day 3! Looking forward to Monday.

molding my weekly workout routine

Slight change to my weekly workout routine: 

(1)Sunday: Flexible day for rest/run/power yoga 

(2)Monday: Optional pre-workout run + body works plus abs 

(3)Tuesday: Flexible day for rest/run/power yoga 

(4)Wednesday: OTF 

(5)Thursday: Power Yoga 

(6)Friday: Body works plus abs 

(7)Saturday: Upper body weights + lots of abs

getting back to a more consistent workout routine

First week: worked out for 5 days. (1)Sunday: 3.5mi run (2)Monday: body works plus abs (3)Tuesday: OTF (4)Thursday: OTF (5)Saturday: 90min power yoga.

I'll try to stick to a similar routine every week for the next 4-6 weeks.

detoxing again...

I'm trying to get back to my super healthy self and beyond.  This time I'll push harder.  I will try to detox every 3 months.  I'll eat healthy and work out 5-6 times a week.  I'll run twice a week, practive hot yoga once or twice a week, and do body works plus abs twice a week, and eat less carbs and processed food.

Day 2 of 3-day detox, so far so good.

day 3

Last day of detox. Lost 5-6 lbs!

day 2

Detox day 2. I made it to the gym early to run before my Saturday body works plus abs class. Just awesome!

new year's healthy resolutions

I'm starting the new year with healthy resolutions.  First off, it's dry January for me.  This means no alcohol for a whole month. But wait, I'm not stopping there.  I started this ban on alcohol a couple of days before the new year and will extend it till the day after Valentine's day.  Why? I'm planning to have a photo session on February 15th.  Vanity can be a good source of motivation sometimes.  Second, on this first weekend of the year, I'm doing a 3-day detox cleanse (from Dr. Oz).  I did it once last Summer and thought now was a good time to start off the new year doing something good for my body.  After the detox, I'm going to follow a high protein low carb diet while maintaining my usual calorie intake.  That is, lots of lean white meat, vegetables and fruits.  Last but not least, kicking up a notch with my exercise routines.  Sundays and Thursdays for hot yoga (power 1 at red hot yoga studios). Mondays and Saturdays for cross training (body works plus abs at LA Fitness). Wednesdays and Fridays for running (4-6 miles).  Tuesdays for a little bit of rest. Disclaimer: exercise days may vary some days but will try to stick to the schedule as much as I can.

Day 1 Breakfast:

time for yoga

run a half marathon before turning 35...check!

Done! Awesome feeling crossing the finish line. Time to get back to hot yoga and work more on abs exercises.

7 swimming classes later...

After 7 weeks of taking swimming lessons on a weekly basis, I can finally float in the water facing up.  Awesome!

over a year...updates

It's been over a year since the last blog post.  Things that have happened/happening:

√ Made it thru the 1000mi mark on Nike+

√ For the third year in a row (2011-2013), finished the Peachtree Road Race (10k) in under 60 mins

√ Weekly full body workout on Saturdays at LA Fitness

√ Running 15-20 miles a week - training for upcoming events (10mi & 1/2 marathon)

√ Started taking swimming lessons (since September 3rd)

Coming up...

√ 10mi Race on October 27th (Sunday)

√ Half Marathon on November 28th (Thursday) - The infamous Thanksgiving Day Race

good stuff

Plenty of good stuff to post since my last one.
√ Joined the Nike+ Run Club (sometime in May) and run every Wednesday at 6:30pm (when schedule permits)
√ Finished the Peachtree Road Race 10k in under 60mins! (July 4th)
√ Started doing Mat Pilates again (sometime in June)
√ Started doing Yoga again (sometime in July)
√ Started doing Hot Yoga and lovin' it so far! (July 17th)
√ Continue running, doing pilates, yoga, and hot yoga and incorporate them all as part of my lifestyle
√ Continue eating healthy

This week workout
√ Monday - Ran 3.3 miles in 30mins.  60min Yoga
√ Tuesday - 90min Hot Power Yoga
√ Wednesday - Ran 3.5 miles in 32mins
√ Thursday - 60min Hot Yoga in the AM. 60min Mat Pilates in the PM

blue!

Reached blue level in my nike+ after running 4 miles at Piedmont park yesterday.  It felt great!

almost there

I had a great workout this evening. It was a bit tough today and almost didn't make the run but with a little push, I made it. Now, I'm 25 miles to blue. Awesome.

28 miles to blue

A wonderful day of Easter and a great morning workout. I feel awesome every time.

Baking chicken and making vegetable beef soup. Can't wait :-)

still green but almost blue

I had a great workout again last night. This time I ran first and did the one hour bodyworks + abs afterwards. Dripping in sweat can be uncomfy but feels great nevertheless.

35 miles to blue

Only 35 miles left to advance to blue level on my nike+. Great workout today. I'm loving my workout routine more and more every day. One hour of body works + abs and 35 mins on the treadmill.

today's efitness

I officially start my efitness lifestyle today by blogging about my current Nike+ running status and today's workout routine.

My Nike+ level is Green. I'm 38.5 miles to Blue. I'm about to start training for the July 4th 10k Peachtree race.

This morning workout:
9:45 AM - One hour Body Works Plus Abs at LA Fitness: main focus was upper body
10:45 AM - 34 min run on the treadmill (3.5 miles)

A healthy meal is a major part of a fit lifestyle. I bought a counter mini oven to cook baked food. Tonight's dinner will be baked skinless and boneless chicken tights with a side of arugula and avocado salad.

efitness lifestyle

Fitness is not just going to the gym. Fitness is a way of life. I'm starting a blog to keep up with a lifestyle that I'm adopting as I discover its many benefits including physical and mental health. efitness is my lifestyle. What's yours?