Time to start the routine

I'm all about a good routine.  Now that seems wierd because as a teacher I'm supposed to be flexible, which I am when it comes to teaching but for myself I like to have a simple routine to follow to keep me on track (ADD girl right here).  So while I always do my typical morning workout, except Mondays (my exercise day off), I'm really making an effort to follow a workout regimine instead of it being a free for all.  So here is my routine starting 6 AM (until I start working):

Tuesdays: Long Run (4-8 miles) and Jillian Michaels 30 day shred 20 min.
Wednesdays: Zumba or soccer workout (sprints up and down the field and plyo metrics) and Jillian Michaels 6 week 6 pack
Thursdays: Repeat Tuesdays
Fridays: Repeat Wednesdays
Saturday and Sunday: 7AM start of my choice :)

This is all before I join a gym in the fall so my workout schedule will be changing.

I truly beleive if you want results you need to push yourself.  It's 70% diet too, if you workout but your diet is lacking then you won't see results.  A routine really helps if you feel lack of motivation.  Working out in the morning also gives me time to eat a good breakfast and spend some quiet time reading my bible and praying.

When I say diet I don't mean go on a special diet, just eating well and portion control is all that matters really. 

Anyways.... Morning #1 start of the routine.  I went for my long run and then came home and made breakfast which was this.

Two slices of Udi's gluten-free bread with a layer of Nutella (you will find my love for nutella to be over-bearing) and two eggs.  I also had a small glass of cranberry juice and a cup of coffee.  It was a great post run meal!  Usually for a pre-run snack I have half a banana and a little peanut butter.
I believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day so I really take time to make sure it's a good one.  It's also my largest meal of the day.  I usually eat 3 meals and 2 snacks...and maybe a little dessert.  I try and eat dinner as early as I can as well.

I have been trying to finish this really long application for a charter school I want to work at for low-income students.  The application is really long and has consisted of like 6 short essays and a lesson plan (It's a great job, it's worth it) So I went to this great cafe here called Fido, it's a really popular spot for 20 somethings here is Nashville.  It's very trendy according to everyone ;).  I planned to work on my lesson plan there and while I was there for lunch I had this creation.

A bowl of chilled watermelon and peach soup and a fat-free honey latte.  It was pretty tastey but had some things in it that wer not pleasing to my mouth.



Last night I was able to try out a women's bible study at the church I tried Sunday.  It was nice to be around women talking about God but it did make me miss my church family back home.  I'll be trying another church Sunday call Cornerstone.  Praying God roots me somewhere soon! :)  I'll post more tonight about today adventures.

To leave you off with this aweosme song from Coldplay's new EP...in love