June 1 Measurements

On Sunday before/after (I can’t recall) wrapping up Insanity with my last fit test I took my measurements. I SHOULD have taken my before measurements, but I wasn’t fully confident in my ability to finish the program I suppose. Regardless here are the current numbers – let’s see how they look in 2 months after my triathlon and after I finish the pump/insanity hybrid 

  • Chest: 35 (under breasts) / 39 (mid breast) 
  • Smallest waist: 33.5
  • Belly Button: 40
  • Hips: 41.5
  • Upper Thigh: 26.5
  • Mid Upper Thigh: 22
  • Calf: ~16
  • Ankle: ~9
  • Wrist: 6
  • Neck: ~13
  • Mid Upper Arm: forgot to measure b/c I’m a idiot – will get on it

Hump Day Run Down

  • COMPLETED Insanity on Sunday, I can’t fully express how much of a BOSS I feel like. 
  • Had a blast/got a little cray cray at the Nats game (and after) on Sunday, but my weekend was low-key otherwise and I had steam to blow off
  • On Monday I was shadowed at work by a recent masters graduate who is interest at working my university
  • This week I started the BodyPump/Insanity hybrid program. I think I’m going to really like Pump!
  • Freddie and I went to Joggers and Lagers (where I think he picked up a tick since I found it on him yesterday…..eeeeeek)
  • Yesterday I biked to the local bike shop and attended the bike maintenance workshop. They used my bike as the demo – so I learned about taking off the back wheel, changing flats, tubes, lubes, chains, brakes…..all good to know
  • I plan to get in a swim after work, but before kickball tonight 
  • Leave for Williamsburg/Bush Gardens tomorrow night for a fun weekend (and my first time visiting) 

Budget Control

I just downloaded a 34 day trial of YNAB (You Need A Budget) which I’ve had bookmarked for YEARS. However with my teeeny raise taking effect today and my healthcare savings taking effect in July 1. I figure this is as good of a time as ever to GET CONTROL. 

I’m meeting with a TIAA-CREF rep next week to talk about my Alabama retirement money. Making moves. 

This phrase keeps me motivated everyday.

I have the health and the physical ability to run. Some people are too ill, which crosses my mind every year when I run Race for Hope. My heart hurts when I see people with knee braces like a guy yesterday who was struggling to walk – I wonder if it was the result of long term sports injuries/not being good to his knees over the years.

Then I think of my friend Tim who is was paralyzed from the chest down a few years ago in a car accident and he has been FIGHTING to walk again. Yesterday he posted this picture of him in an exoskeleton suit. This man is pure determination and hard work.  

Last night kicked (pun intended) off my summer Kickball league. This was my first time playing in a Kickball league and I wasn’t sure how competitive it would be. It was certainly competitive, but our team who were all new to the league pulled out a WIN. Both my “at bats” were successful, got on base both times and ended up scoring  both times due to power kickers behind me in the line up. I need to be better in the field, but still a solid showing! 

Bonus we play at Gravelly Point Park (went there with my sister recently to watch the planes at Reagan take off and land). Such a fun spot right next to the Potomac with great views. 

Since we were playing in Arlington we all had cars/carpooled and were able to get across town to the after party bar which was also super fun. Looking forward to this season!