Rants, Recipes, and Running

You may or may not know this about me. But, my passion is music. Once upon a time, I started taking lessons when I was in 1st grade. I kept this up until my senior year of high school. My teacher got me involved in several Piano Guild's and competitions. I even played for 2 weddings while I was in high school. Then I went off to college..... I had a music scholarship for trombone with the Wind Emsemble. This was great, but extremely time consuming. 3 hour rehearsals 3 times/week, plus sectional rehearsals 1/week. With nursing being the degree I was pursueing, I chose to quit band. Not having access to a piano, I just kind of let go of it. However, no matter what - upon visiting home -- my sister Lisa & I battle for "piano time". For we both have a strong love for playing piano! Well, for the past year or so - this "loss" has been hard on me. Seriously. Every week in church, I cry real tears. I miss piano so much. Well...... This weekend, we we...

So today my Wellness Wednesday focus in legs! My favorite muscle in the whole body to work out! Now, obviously running, biking, elipicalling it will tone your legs and burn fat. But, adding some weight/resistance training will really do it! Plus, if you get good muscle in your legs and butt? -- that will burn tons of calories! So here are a few of my favorites. It's my "garage leg burn-out". Meaning...I do all this in our garage. 1. Jump rope 100 jumps (regular jumps - both legs) 2. Skip jump rope x 60 ( Right leg first) 3. Skip jump rope x 60 ( Left Leg first ***The jump ropes get your calves & heart! 4. Lunges 15 each leg (3 times) - holding weight as tolerated 5. Resistance/stretchy band steps    ***Place a stretchy resistance band around your ankles and walk side ways    ***15 steps to the Right, 15 steps to the left 6. Squats + Shoulder Press (15 repititions x 3)    ***Holding a bar or weights squat butt to the floor (knees di...

Ryan & I had a fantastic weekend. Recap-Post to comeWhich was essential! Especailly since this week we are currently experiencing is a rough one! I am taking a quick break for studying for some sanity, however - so here's my 10! 1. What would the title of your autobiography be? Diaries of Dear Abby 2. What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever heard a child say or seen him/her do? Oh jeez, there are so many comments my nephews have said that make me laugh. I don't even know where to start. All of them have their one liners that will never be forgotten! *Tear*. I miss them sooo much! 3. What is your favorite kids game to play? Hmm....I think I'm going to have to say Candyland. I just get excited about the different characters. 4. If you got invited to a potluck BBQ tomorrow, what would you bring? I would whip up some home-made salsa or guacamole. And I would make some type of salad (either an interesting quinoa or taboulleh salad). If they wanted deserts, I woul...