I'm back!!!! Pet peeves at the gym

I took a little break because I was not sure if anyone was actually reading my blog.  I got a sweet message from a high school buddy Jenny Kreider who said she missed it.  That made my day so I am back to blog.

PET PEEVES at the gym.
The reason I am writing this is because I spent two hours spinning this morning and was completely grossed out.

1. Does working out really require you make "sex like" moans?  It makes me feel weird when I hear men moaning at the gym.

2.  Do you really have to wear makeup and fake eyelashes to a spin class?   When I go to the gym, I may wear mascara, however I know that I go to the gym to work not look good.

3. I think at some point the "older" population just needs to not wear spandex.  I was so grossed out by the second instructor because he was "older" and decided to wear spandex shirt and shorts to teach.  I beg the lord to remove that image from my head. Let's just say it made this guy, look sexy,, LOL.

4. Please for the love of GOD, wear deodorant.  It seems like every gym I go to the smelliest people sit right next to me.  I think it, in this case, was a cultural thing.  I mean when in Rome, welcome to America, land of deodorant. I thought the following were fitting:

5. The classes were full of people, no bikes available.  Why on earth would you take a class depriving someone else of working out, when all you do is complain and half ass it.  

On the bright side I was awarded a 15% off Buffalo Wild Wings coupon for working so hard in class.  I had to make the difficult decision to cancel my marathon next weekend in New Orleans, as my leg is still bothering me.  So for now my next race is scheduled on February 14, 2015. You get the mug full of snacks when you cross the finish line as well as the awesome ribbon.

Zachary is growing like a weed, my older two are back to living their lives.  Prissy is doing well, spoiled as always.

Have you ever run a hot chocolate run?

Do you have any pet peeves at the gym?  I DO

How is your new year going?  mine is great

Saturday suggestions

These are just some things that I like to suggest and share.

Growing your own wheatgrass.  This is so easy to do just soak, drain, and rinse the seeds.  Then plant on top of soil and watch them take off in four days I've got this:

The price for this was about 27 cents versus $7.00 for one quarter of what I grew. 

BOBOS oatmeal bars!  These are made on Boulder Colorado and they are delicious. I highly suggest them. I got some at Whole Foods and you can order them on their website (www.bobosaotbars.com)

GU ENERGY gel in salted caramel and caramel macchiato. Great favors for the fall.

My absolute favorite fall drink Cafe Escapes Chai latte, just put it in the Keurig for an awesome drink, I get mine at Krogers.

What you eat when you are preparing for a long run or race can make or break you.  Go with what your body is comfortable with.  My ritual meal before a race is Mac and cheese for dinner and a peanut butter bagel right before.  While running I use an energy gel every forty five minutes and hydrate when my body wants.  This works for me I suggest that you try things and see what works.

I don't wear makeup very much and when I do it is basic. I just updated my makeup to: Loreal voluminous butterfly waterproof in blackest black, per-fekt skin perfection gel, Laura Mercier high coverage concealer for under eye, Smashbox lip gloss in pout, and Smashbox full exposure eye shadow. I don't want to look like a clown. Have you ever saw someone whose makeup was so bad, you wanted to go tell them?

I hope everyone has a great Saturday.  I am going to start my cooking adventure today...after a short run.

I love new stuff, great finds!!!!!

What a great day!  Had my monthly visit to the Veterans Hospital (I suffer from major depressive disorder and PTSD). Always nice talking to the older veterans.
Since I was out I made a few stops:
 
     WHOLE FOODS- I love this place the selection is amazing.  While browsing through the sports          nutrition area I came across BOBOS OAT BARS absolutely delicious and a great deal on CLIFS KITS ORGANIC  bars. They were $1.00 but I had .50 cents off coupons so score on those.
     SEPHORA- I always feel so girly when I go in. It is fun to try out new scents and see what the latest trends are. Picked up a SMASHBOX full exposure eyeshadow kit.  I really only wear neutral colors and very rarely. I am more tomboyish than the average bear, lol.
     ACADEMY SPORTS- I really have too many running shoes BUT I saw these awesome ASICS GEL NOOSA TRI shoes and needed them (if I say needed it justifies it)   The shoes have various triathlon related pictures and phrases. Adorable

     Have you tried Sweet Revenge?  Tastes almost like cotton candy!!!! 
Now what to make for dinner?

Do you ever go on mini shopping sprees?
How often do you wear makeup?
What do you like to splurge on?