I just can't.

I'm supposed to be in the tanning bed right now.

But I just couldn't go. Do you ever have those days where you just CAN'T deal with getting sweaty and slowly burning up... while usually it's fabulous today I'd rather sit on a bed of nails.

Tonight is going to be rough.

Last week I went to the gym on Thursday (at night - first mistake) and while I was running I saw my spin instructor..dunn dunn dunnnn. You see I haven't been back in months. I went two times and it hurt my butt so bad I wanted to die. I mean when you work out you are supposed to be in pain but there is NO REASON why I was in as much pain as I was. I literally felt like my ass bone was going to shoot through my skin and I almost cried in the middle of the 2nd class but I want to go back because I really did enjoy the workout. My spin instruct is really awesome to and he will come up to you in the gym and be like, "why haven't you been to class?" Umm... ehhh SHIT. So, I told him I needed to run that night and I promised I would come next week. Well, tonight is that night and I am going back. I have been out of commission this week due to some personal issues and No, I don't love you all enough to share but I am ready to get back in the gym tonight. I will most likely die but hell at least I'm going down fighting.



No to tanning and Yes to spinning.

Back to work (no choice)

Do you like to spin? If you have HOW do you get your butt to stop hurting!?!?

I love spinning but it HURTS and I'm a wimp :(

DISCLAIMER*** Cussing & Graphic details are in this post...a lot.

What in the HELL was I thinking?!?

This is going to be the bitchiest blog ever. I cannot f-ing believe how much pain my ass is in. It feels like I have been raped by a 750lb gorilla that broke my tail bone in the process. It feels as though a war has gone down in my box. I am so freaking frustrated with Spin class. After the first class last Thursday my butt hurt and I could barley get in and out of my car the next day. When I say "butt" I mean BOX - the whole entire vagina bone and ass bone area = BOX. After the first class I was hooked. I absolutely love the feeling and how hard the teacher pushed me (see previous post) and the only downside was how bad my box hurt the next day. I was told by the other people in the class and the teacher that it just takes time to get "used" to the seat and it will be painful for the first few times.

JESUS BIBLE it was MORE than painful this time.

 I even went out and bought a seat cover and tried it out for the first time tonight. STUPID FUCKING SEAT COVER. Okay, I'm getting a little out of hand right now but you will have to forgive me since my box is currently throbbing. (I just yelled at Chad because he said my name oops) Anyways, I have never and I mean NEVER almost cried while working out. I got so frustrated that I actually said the F word and Shit out loud in the class while Usher's "Yea" was jamming and these 2 disgusting girls tried to dance and sing "lady in the street freak in the bed"

Seriously - BARF.

 I'm a bitch and you are only allowed to act like that around me if: 

A. you're hot, B. I know you and you're my friend, C. I am not about to cry, D. You're not in a room full of old people and in a freaking spin class. I digress...

So, back to me almost crying - I am so disappointed in myself.

 I consider myself a bad ass at working out and I felt like a total baby tonight. I couldn't concentrate on my spinning workout because all I could think about is how much my box hurt. I mean I could NOT stay seated. I spent most of the class standing and it was so hard. We did a full hour tonight with lots of rolling hills and tons of cardio and I completed it all but I just feel very defeated.

I will go back.

 I've decided that I'm going to give it 10 trys. I've done 2 classes so far and if I went off of tonight I would be done with spinning but I don't want to stop because I really like the teacher and I feel the workout is going to do amazing things to my body. However, I just don't feel like a workout is supposed to hurt that badly on a part of your body you aren't even working out!

If any of my readers spin PLEASE give me some advice or encouragement... this girl is bitchy and beat but I don't want to stop!

End of the world shopping

I'm serious about this spinning business.

In preparation for the "end of the world" tomorrow the FI and I took care of a few things tonight.

1. I got my hair did
2. We went to dinner
3. We went shopping



Dear Lord, I love you and I'm now ready whenever you are.

Love - Terri

Back to the shopping... It was a successful trip to Target tonight; the following items were purchased:

A teal dress, a black swimsuit, green shorts, skirt, pop chips, paper, and ribbon.

However, the top two most LOGICAL items purchased together were these:

A bike seat cover for spin class and my personal bike. I wasn't kidding when I talked about how much my ass hurt. It is even worse today... you should see me trying to get in and out of my car. Hilarious.

Oh noo, the beast attacks!

My seat cover Olive bear!

and then... the reason for the seat cover, was purchased.

Target COCONUT COOKIES.

I'm not kidding there is heaven in the middle of these.

ahh thank GOD the FI loves them... he has almost eaten the entire box which means I haven't had the chance to yet and I really don't need all those extra calories.

Haha what a good sport for taking a guilty blog pic.

"I can't believe I ate the whole thing"

My ass hurts.

DUDE. Spinning is AMAZING!

Like I said in a previous post I wanted to try spinning and I had made up my mind to go for it when I got back from my Bachelorette weekend. Well, I forgot about it Monday and just went to do my normal running and cardio routine (which was awesome and a great first day back after a dirty dirty weekend) Anyways, once I had realized I forgot I was determined to go tonight for my FIRST time. I was a little apprehensive as to how it was going to go being that I just recently started incorporating the bike in my cardio routine but I was excited and ready to push myself.

I got to the gym about 15 mins before the class started because I wanted to meet the instructor and learn how to set up my bike for my height & weight etc. It made me feel like I was in college again and going to meet my teacher (ya know sucking up) and get a front row seat. Yes, I'm sorta a nerd. So, I walk into the room and I'm the first one there; (Perfect) I introduce myself to the older male teacher who instantly I get a cocky/hardcore vibe from. I'm thinking Awesome I'm about to get my ass kicked - which is EXACTLY what I want from an instructor. He showed me what my height should be (10), how to strap my feet into the pedals, how to turn up and down my resistance, how to get out of the foot straps (very important). This took a few mins so if you are going to your first class make sure to get there early so you can learn because now I am set for any future spin class I choose to take.

Onto the class... WOW, it started off with a warm up that then lead in to a good kind of hell. The main thing to keep is mind is NEVER STOP PEDDLING. Even if you weren't keeping up with the class just keep moving for 1 solid hour. I loved the instructor he was pushing us to do rolling hills, sprints, stand ups, back flips, and there was no pity - no remorse - there was PUSH! I really love this kind of challenge probably even more than the workout. I have always been competitive and when I am in a room of people it makes me work harder. (why didn't I start doing these classes sooner?!) In summary the class was hard but when it was over I felt AMAZING! The only complaint is the little seats - my booty is sore already and she is not a happy camper right now. I mean really, WHY can't they have a nice cushion seat? I don't think a little extra softness and wider seat would lessen the workout. Anyways, as, we were putting up our bikes the teacher came over to me and asked how I liked it to which I expressed my new found love for! He said I did amazing for my first time (ahh yayyy I LOVE getting noticed in a good way ;) and hoped that I would be back. I assured him that I will see him on Mondays and Thursdays from now on. Oh, and he blared the best music in the room LOVED IT. I can't wait for Monday to have my second go - well, if the class isn't full yet.

I only wish I could figure out how many miles we did and how many calories I burned. The instructor said I probably burned around 700 calories in 53mins and did around 14-15 miles.

 I'm pretty pleased with that.

Question for all of my awesome athletic friends:

 What kind of heart rate/mile calculator/calorie counter watch thing do you suggest?! What brand do you use? Approximate cost and your Pro's & Con's ???

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Hey Krista! To answer your question when I say "monkey bars" I mean this thing:

I say monkey bars because thats what it makes me feel like I think it's technically called a pull up station.

 I do this move (3 sets of 12 right now):

and this one (2 sets of 3):

The pitcures are not of me sadly. I refuse to take pictures of me working out right now... maybe in 50 more lbs. hahahah I move up how many I do every week... its all about starting slow and building up for me :)

You spin me right round baby

I need something NEW. Something to push me hard and get this body in shape. I love running, I'm not going to stop but it's time to start doing a new hobby that my body isn't used to and that will make it go, "holy hell what did you just do to me" 

Spinning Class

My  new best friend that I met at the Day in the Park 5k came up to me at the gym last night with his wife and started talking to me about trying out the class. BTW his wife is seriously super sweet. This couple is around their late 50's I would say but they were just so nice & it made me feel good. I've also been watching the biggest loser and they do a lot of spinning. So, on Mondays & Thursdays starting next week I will spin. I'll keep you guys posted on how much it hurts me and hopefully how much good it does me.

Famous Spinner Bodies:

They say a 40min class burns around 500 calories

I'm excited!

Also, I'll be out of town starting tomorrow at 5pm for my Bachelorette Beach Weekend! See you next week bloggers!

WORKOUT: 10mins Eliptical .75mile, 20mins Mill 1.35mile (hill training), 20min bike ride 3.52mil & Monkey Bars