tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52166426508386619042024-02-07T15:34:01.613-05:00Health, Beauty & Sweet HomelifeHeather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-24051437332235089642012-01-29T00:39:00.001-05:002012-01-29T00:44:50.153-05:0013.1 Miles: Training Week 5<div style="text-align: center;">
Week 5 is D.O.N.E. and I can't believe we are already half-way through training for our half-marathon!<br />
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*What I've learned most from this experience so far:<br />
<b>Running long distances really is mind over matter. </b> </div>
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If you would have told me a few months ago I could run 10 miles in one day, I would have looked at you like you had 3 heads. Every week I surprise <i>myself</i> tackling 6, then 8, now 10 mile runs. Next week is 12, which means we're almost in the home stretch.</div>
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I showed some progress in <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/131-miles-training-week-4.html" target="_blank">Training Week 4</a>, but let's talk about how Week 5 went.</div>
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<b>Day 17 </b></div>
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<b>Monday: January 23, 2012</b></div>
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Miles: 3</div>
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Time: 25:34</div>
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Speed: 7.0mi/h</div>
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Pace: 8:32min/mi</div>
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A big 'ol cup of coffee (mentioned first for importance), sided with a bowl of hot <a href="http://postcereals.com/cereals/grape-nuts/" target="_blank">Grape Nuts </a>topped with fresh strawberries, bananas and <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/nutrition/what-is-chia" target="_blank">chia seeds</a>. Have you ever tried hot cereal? It leaves cold cereal in the dust for me. Simply add 1/3 cup of milk (preferably skim) to 2 cups of Grape Nuts and heat in the microwave for 5 minutes. <i>Heaven.</i></div>
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<b>Day 18</b></div>
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<b>Wednesday: January 25, 2012</b></div>
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I was feeling Wednesday's run before it even started!</div>
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I tried <a href="http://dancetrancefitness.com/" target="_blank">Dance Trance</a> for the first time Tuesday night (post coming soon), then went to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates" target="_blank">Pilates</a> Wednesday morning. I guess you could say this was one of those runs I was <i>not</i> <i>excited</i> for since my legs felt like a mix between jello and rocks. I don't know what that is...but that's what they felt like: weak and heavy.</div>
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For 5 miles, I wanted a 2.5 mile pick-me-up, so I took a <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/products/mango-tangerine" target="_blank">Mango-Tangerine Drink Chia!</a> with me. </div>
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Miles: 5</div>
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Time: 45:29</div>
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Speed: 6.6mi/h</div>
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Pace: 9:08min/mi</div>
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Since I ran later on in the day, it was time for dinner. Scott made a loaded baked potato, and I was on my own to find something quick and healthy. This included a sweet potato sprinkled with cinnamon, a <a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/morningstar-farms-spicy-black-bean-veggie-burgers.html" target="_blank">Morning Star Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger</a> and a side of peas & carrots. </div>
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<b>Day 19</b></div>
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<b>Thursday: January 26, 2012</b></div>
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I spent most of Thursday morning at the <a href="http://www.barre54.com/" target="_blank">barre</a>, and <i>no</i> my legs were not happy with me at this point. I gave them a few hours to rest and waited to run in the sunset.</div>
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*TIP (and note to self): Cut back on work-out classes during training days. </div>
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I'll allow myself a barre class on Thursday mornings, but that's it from here on out while I'm training. </div>
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Time: 26:57</div>
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Speed: 6.6mi/h</div>
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Pace: 9:02min/mi</div>
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Call me crazy, but all I really wanted for dinner was a bagel. I toasted a whole wheat one, spread all-natural peanut butter on it and drizzled it with a fresh, organic Mango flavored honey straight from the <a href="http://www.orlandofarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank">Orlando Farmer's Market</a>. Paired with a perfectly ripe banana, it sure hit the spot.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Day 20</b></div>
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<b>Saturday: January 28, 2012</b></div>
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Holy toledo, I ran 10 consecutive miles. It was certainly a challenge, but it wasn't as hard as I expected it to be. Scott ran right in front of me the whole time, took me on a new route around the neighborhood and the new scenery seemed to make the run go by quickly.</div>
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I mentioned <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/131-miles-training-week-4.html" target="_blank">last week</a> that I wanted to try some <a href="https://guenergy.com/" target="_blank">GU products</a> for my long distance runs. Since then, I picked up a few packets of <a href="https://guenergy.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?p=8&q=gu+gel" target="_blank">GU Gels</a> from <a href="http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/vitamins_minerals/index.jsp" target="_blank">Vitamin Shoppe</a> and took a Strawberry Banana pack at the 5 mile mark. That little packet gave me the burst of energy I needed, and I won't be doing anything over 6 miles without some kind of mid-run energy source.</div>
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By the way, did you notice my "water bottle"? My Drink Chia! proves to be the perfect bottle size to fill with water and carry through my runs. </div>
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Time: 1:29:42</div>
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Speed: 6.7mi/h</div>
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Since I had been standing on my feet for 7 hours - in heels - working a booth at the <a href="http://www.pgashow.com/" target="_blank">PGA Merchandise Show</a>, my feet were already barking <i>before </i>the 10 mile run. After a hot bath, cozy pajamas and a plop down on the couch there was no hope of me moving to make dinner, or do anything for that matter.<br />
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Scott got +50 brownie points for running to <a href="http://www.chick-fil-a.com/" target="_blank">Chick-fil-A</a> to bring home two <a href="http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Food/Menu-Detail/Chicken-Tortilla-Soup#?details=nutrition&variation=ORA_561Chicken_Tortilla_SoupMedium1111" target="_blank">Chicken Tortilla soups</a> for us. It's times like these where I ignore all of the ridiculously embarrassing things he does and just adore him. By the way...the soup, even <i>without</i> the tortilla strips - <i>phenomenal.</i></div>
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<b>What I've learned this week:</b></div>
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<li>GU Gels or some type of mid-run pick me up is a huge help for my long run days.</li>
<li>Running with Scott forces me to pick up my pace by at least :30. Apparently he's Forrest Gump.</li>
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<li>Week 5 of training for a half-marathon may not be the best time to try out a series of new workout classes. I'll be looking forward to going back and trying more once the race is over.</li>
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<b>Goals for next week:</b><br />
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By some <a href="http://www.smartbodynutrition.com/gu-sports.html?gclid=CMiZy4b93q0CFRFV7AodQ1V-ig" target="_blank">GU Chomps</a> for next weekend's run.</div>
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Get through 12 miles at 1:45:00. My goal for the entire half is to finish in 2 hours. My 10 mile run hit right around 1:30:00 (thanks to Scott pushing me). If I get this goal of 12 in 1:45 I should be right on track to finish the race under 2 hours.</div>
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Training Week 5 Playlist <i>coming soon</i>... :)</div>
</div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-77692857042225415972012-01-27T07:34:00.000-05:002012-01-27T07:34:27.065-05:00ICEBAR BabyWednesday night Scott and I went to the <a href="http://www.back9network.com/">Back9Network</a>'s Launch Party. We got invited by a friend and thought it would be great to finally check out <a href="http://www.icebarorlando.com/">ICEBAR Orlando</a>. That...we certainly did.<br />
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ICE BAR BABY. </div>
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If you've never been to an ICEBAR before, it's definitely something worth checking out. Beyond the ice, there's a regular temperature bar with seating and a large dance floor area. Check out the <a href="http://www.google.com/maps?layer=c&z=17&sll=28.434597999999998,-81.471468&cid=4002652826785778858&panoid=QyYIn8x5HEM5QgGSdcqzbw&cbp=13,351.5670405556012,,0,0&q=icebar+orlando&ei=eckhT7DnM9LctwejnvyhCw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=interior-innerspace-image-link&cd=1&resnum=1&ved=0CAsQ2hQoADAA" target="_blank">virtual 360 degree inside tour</a>.<br />
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The coats you see in the tour outline the actual ICEBAR, which is an extremely chilly 20 degrees, made entirely from ice. Tables, chairs, decorations and even cups were stone cold.<br />
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Don't worry: you don't have to wear a parka here...<br />
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The event was great, and we are excited to see what the Back 9 Network is all about. Look out for it airing in the near future.<br />
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There was a variety of talent there and The Voice 2011 Winner <a href="http://javiercolon.com/">Javier Colon</a> kicked off the party off. <a href="http://albsurelove.com/">Al B. Sure!</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flavor_Flav">Flava Flav</a> joined in and the crowd enjoyed their renditions of "There Goes My Baby."<br />
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Contrary to what most people might think about the bar and location, I think this venue would be a great place for tourists AND locals to go out.<br />
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International Drive used to <i>scream</i> the word tourist to me, but Scott and I have been enjoying dinners, movies and outings in the area lately. You're okay, I-Drive.<br />
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Check it.</div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-49286102974277704952012-01-24T07:27:00.001-05:002012-01-24T07:27:29.110-05:00How To: Budget Beauty PamperingThere's tons of DIY tips & tricks on beauty out there, especially since <a href="http://pinterest.com/hbshesington/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> came along. Although I don't do everything myself, I've figured out some pampering pointers to help you stay on a beauty routine budget.<br />
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*The biggest tip I can give is to spread out when you have your services/treatments done. Although it might be easier to have a "you" day, get yourself on a schedule where you switch out the extra spending.<br />
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Example:<br />
1st week of the month - spray tan/products + eyebrows<br />
2nd week of the month - toes/nails<br />
3rd week of the month - massage + eyebrows (if needed)<br />
4th week of the month - hair color, treatment or facial<br />
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Below, I've outlined 5 ways to budget <i>my favorite beauty services:</i><br />
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<b>1. Manis/Pedis</b><br />
There's nothing I enjoyed better after a long hard day at my serving job than treating myself to a pedicure. These days, Scott and I both are in need of them with all of the running we're doing, so I've been skipping the manicures.<br />
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<b>To make nails/toes fit in your budget: </b><br />
Stick to the basics. Go for the standard (or basic) pedicure, which usually lasts about 30 minutes for under $30. French polish is usually an additional $5, so when you get there opt for the first color you're drawn to. Instead of going every 2 weeks, treat yourself once or month or once every six weeks, kind of like getting your hair done.<br />
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<b>2. Massages/Facials</b><br />
The health benefits of a full body massage are often overlooked. Going in to relax is an obvious one, but loosening up muscles, helping circulation and releasing toxins are even better ones.<br />
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*TIP: When scheduling a massage, be sure to include what you're looking for. Tell them what kind of pressure you need, and if you have areas you need extra time spent.<br />
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Massages and facials can be extremely expensive, especially at high end hotels or salons & spas. If you can't justify spending money on either ask for them as a Holiday, Anniversay or Birthday gift. That's the only time I get facials, and instead focus more on working out the muscles in my body.<br />
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<b>To fit massages into your budget:</b><br />
Look for companies that specialize in massage services. They tend to run specials and affordable monthly memberships. Both Scott and I are members of <a href="http://www.massageenvy.com/">Massage Envy</a>, paying $40 each a month, which includes a massage and $40 for each additional one. Whatever we don't use rolls over into the next month, and you can go to any location all over the country!<b> </b><br />
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<b>3. Eyebrows</b><br />
I am a huge advocate for eyebrow maintenance and I'm the last person to want to shape my own. I've been getting my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/eyebrow-threading.html">eyebrows threaded</a> since college and haven't really turned back. If you don't have threading near you, try to shop around for an affordable place that does waxing.<br />
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<b>To make sure you get your eyebrows in:</b><br />
Really do some research. It may be convenient to get your brows done at your hair salon, but know that good eyebrow shaping can be found other places. Try out different shops and see where getting yours done makes the most sense. When I wasn't getting threaded (which only costs $9), I had a few friends in the field that offered to do mine at a discount.<br />
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Also, try tweezing the strays between waxing/threading. You can extend the need to go a week or so with a little at-home grooming.<br />
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*TIP: While grooming at home, keep the shape the professional started and only grab the strays.<br />
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<b>4. Spray Tans/Products </b><br />
I haven't gone into this yet on my blog, but I am an avid artificial tanner... and no, I don't mean going to "fake bake." Tanning beds are horrible for your skin, not to mention your health. If you care to have an extra glow or need to darken up for a light outfit, get a spray tan or invest in your own personal line of tanning products.<br />
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<b>To save on a spray:</b><br />
Leave the $30 a spray tan for only a few times a year. In between those "sprays" I lean on my <a href="http://www.lorealparisusa.com/_us/_en/default.aspx#/?page=top%7Buserdata//d+d//%7Cdiagnostic%7Cmain:brandpage:sublimebronze%7Cmedia:_blank%7Cnav%7Coverlay:_blank%7D" target="_blank">Loreal Sublime</a>.<br />
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This stuff is a Godsend. It comes in all types of shades, as well as an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-Sublime-Luminous-6-7-Fluid/dp/B00277JKY6" target="_blank">Instant Action</a> intense color and when I found out about it a few years back, I swore I would never visit a tanning bed again.<br />
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The darkest "self-spray tan" I've seen is <a href="http://sunbrushed.com/">Sunbrushed</a>, and it's a liquid solution you wipe on with a wash cloth.<br />
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I'll go into all of my favorites DIY tans in another post, but for now know there's other alternatives out there.<br />
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*TIP: Love these products? Order online from sites like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dbeauty&field-keywords=sublime+bronze&x=0&y=0">Amazon.com</a> for a fraction of the price! <b> </b><br />
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<b>5. Hair coloring/Treatments/Products</b><br />
If there's one beauty regime I know I'll be stuck with for the rest of my life, it's hair coloring. I just don't see myself in the mousey-brown hue I was born with. With coloring, comes a much needed <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/10/everyday-hair-care-products.html">Hair Care & Products routine</a> to keep your locks healthy.<br />
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<b>To avoid spending your paycheck at the hair salon: </b><br />
Invest in quality hair products, but don't get them all at once. Aim to spread out re-stocking your products between a few months, or even a year. Every time I get my hair done I am tempted to buy the new "it" product my stylist shows me.<br />
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Take time to research, or even ask your stylist what you <i>really</i> need. Get on a product line that works best for your hair and only by a product at a time. Eventually, you will get everything and the products will usually run out in the same order you purchased them.<br />
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I hope these tips help you to plan out your beauty days and budget. If you have any questions, comments or additional tips feel free to comment below or <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/p/contact-me.html">message me personally</a>.<br />
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Happy Pampering! :)Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-28518272218170835042012-01-23T07:20:00.000-05:002012-01-23T07:20:40.848-05:00Training Week 4 Playlist<a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/131-miles-training-week-4.html" target="_blank">This Training Week</a> flew by with a heck of a finale run. Every week my mileage increases by two and this time I had a challenge of creating a playlist to last right under an hour and a half.<br />
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Just for fun (and in honor of my battle to get over the sniffles)... I <i>had</i> to include at least 2 songs for why I got them in the first place: running in the *rain*.<br />
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At this point, I'm confident that I can get through the rest of my training program <i>and </i>the race, which is a good feeling. My body has been starting to question my motives, however, and I've been trying to stretch, ice and soak in hot baths as much as possible.<br />
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First, have you caught up on <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/131-miles-training-week-3.html" target="_blank">last week's Training Re-cap</a>?<br />
Great... glad to see we're on the same <strike>pace</strike> page. ;)<br />
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<b>Monday: January 16, 2012</b></div>
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Today was an easier run. I usually enjoy Monday mornings with the goal of 3 miles...ha. It's funny how that seems like a piece of cake these days. On the way in from the neighborhood I noticed some Fall leaves in Florida, which was a pleasant surprise.<br />
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I made another version of healthy, happy waffles using <a href="http://www.kashi.com/products/kashi_waffles_7_grain" target="_blank">Kashi 7-Grain Waffles</a>. This time I topped them with fresh blueberries, drizzled them with all-natural honey and finished it off with some <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/nutrition/what-is-chia" target="_blank">chia seeds</a>. The smiley is made from one of my favorites: <a href="http://www.jennieo.com/products/80-Extra-Lean-Turkey-Bacon" target="_blank">Jennie-O Extra Lean Turkey Bacon</a>. </div>
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<b>Day 14</b></div>
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<b>Wednesday: January 18, 2012</b></div>
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I started working on some articles and posts early Wednesday morning and didn't stop until everything for the day was finished, which meant around 3:30pm.<br />
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<i>What do you know.</i>..this is just about the time of day that is notorious for rain showers in Florida. </div>
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Scott and I decided to face the rain anyways, since we had 5 miles to knock out. It finally started letting up on our way back inside, and unfortunately I think we both caught more than this picture... a cold. </div>
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I guess that's what you get for running in the rain!<br />
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Miles: 5</div>
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Time: 42:22</div>
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Speed: 7.1mi/h</div>
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Pace: 8:28min/mi</div>
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Can you tell I'm trying to use up that <a href="http://www.jennieo.com/products/80-Extra-Lean-Turkey-Bacon" target="_blank">Jennie-O Extra Lean Turkey Bacon</a>? Even though it was the afternoon, I made a power sandwich scrambling <a href="http://www.eggbeaters.com/?gclid=CMma4_313q0CFYtX7AodqAj-mA" target="_blank">eggbeaters</a> with turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes and low-fat shredded cheese on whole wheat toast.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Day 15</b></div>
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<b>Thursday: January 19, 2012</b></div>
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Thursday was another exciting day for me at <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/10/wio-barre-54-workouts.html" target="_blank">barre</a>. Scott came to class and for the first time I taught the warm-up through three thigh exercises. Let's just say he has a new found respect for what I do. ;)</div>
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*In case you missed it, I pitched a <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-active-stay-active.html" target="_blank">Get Active & Stay Active in 2012</a> challenge this week.</div>
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Oh look...there's a <i>guy</i> in that picture! </div>
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*TIP: Don't let being male or female decide what classes you attend. Every sex gets full benefits from any class I listed in my post above.</div>
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Miles: 3</div>
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Time: 25:37</div>
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Speed: 7.0mi/h</div>
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Pace: 8:34min/mi</div>
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Since I had to run later in the afternoon, I just needed a light snack to hold me until dinner. I have been in a <i>very Strawberry</i> mood lately and satisfied my cravings with a <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/products/strawberry-citrus" target="_blank">Strawberry Citrus Drink Chia!</a> and a small side of fresh strawberries.</div>
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<b>Day 16</b></div>
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<b>Friday: January 20, 2012</b></div>
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*NOTE: I ran the dreaded 8 miles last night (which is supposed to be a rest day) instead of today because I have a full day of barre training ahead of me and wouldn't get to run until late.</div>
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At the last minute before getting ready for a bowling party, I decided to go ahead and knock out my long run of the week at sunset. I <i>really</i> like running during a sunrise or sunset. I wouldn't say running 8 miles was <i>enjoyable,</i> but at least there was a view. ;)</div>
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You might have noticed my paced slowed down an entire minute for this run. For 8+ miles I'm going to try to stay somewhere in the 9:10-9:30 range for now, until I feel completely comfortable running that long of a distance at once. <br />
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When I got home I needed something quick, filling and easy. Luckily, I had leftovers saved from my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/lean-beef-burrito-bowl.html" target="_blank">Lean Beef Burrito Bowl</a> I made the day before. YUM.</div>
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<b>What I've learned this week:</b></div>
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<li>Healthy leftovers really come in handy after a long run or intense workout.</li>
<li>Running in the rain isn't the best idea. *Crossing my fingers* it doesn't rain on race day!<i></i></li>
<li>Although the distance isn't long, I think Thursdays have been challenging for me because my muscles are already sore from barre training and classes in the morning.</li>
<li>Stretch, stretch and stretch some more....then ice, ice and ice some more.</li>
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By some <a href="http://www.smartbodynutrition.com/gu-sports.html?gclid=CMiZy4b93q0CFRFV7AodQ1V-ig" target="_blank">GU Chomps and/or GU Gel packs</a> for next weekend's run. <br />
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I've heard those really help keep you fueled and give you energy for long distances. Other goal?<br />
Tackle<i> </i>the 10 mile run next Saturday. I feel if I can do that, I can do 13.1!</div>
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Training Week 4 Playlist <i>coming soon...</i> :) </div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-31959537794845286122012-01-19T21:00:00.002-05:002012-01-19T21:01:39.597-05:00Lean Beef Burrito BowlLast night I was looking for an easy recipe to whip up quickly after an evening run. <br />
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The first recipe I thought of under the "quick & easy" category is something similar to the burrito recipe a friend of mine sent me. We had almost all of the ingredients already in our pantry, so I just had to run out for the meat. I prefer going "tortillaless" and habitually order burrito <i>bowls</i>, so I figured I'd give it a try at home.<br />
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1 lb lean ground beef<br />
1 packet taco seasoning mix<br />
1 can Rotel tomatoes & green chilis<br />
1 can black beans<br />
1 cup sliced black olives (optional) <br />
4 cups shredded lettuce<br />
1 box Spanish rice <br />
2 tbsp salsa (each)<br />
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Stir in Rotel, black beans and taco seasoning mix.<br />
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Stir well, then turn down heat to simmer while you finish preparing the bowls.<br />
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While waiting for rice to cook, wash and prep the lettuce and olives (optional).<br />
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When the rice is done, start your bowls with a cup of lettuce and a 1/2 cup of rice per bowl.<br />
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Add meat mixture and top with olives (optional) and salsa (optional). <br />
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*TIP: If you want to make a regular burrito: I recommend using these <a href="http://latortillafactory.com/products-3.aspx" target="_blank">La Tortilla's Smart & Delicious low carb, high fiber</a> whole wheat tortillas.<br />
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Serve your Spanish rice on the side of the burrito and Enjoy! <br />
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<b>Question:</b><br />
Did you notice I didn't use any shredded cheese?<br />
(You don't need it!) ;)<br />
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<br />Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-57264405378804453952012-01-19T07:37:00.001-05:002012-01-19T10:02:32.898-05:00Artistry Light Up Lip Gloss<div style="text-align: center;">
Last year a friend introduced me to the coolest, smartest lip gloss.</div>
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*My Adobe Flashplayer has been acting up, so if yours is too:<br />
Check out my video out over at Youtube: <a href="http://youtu.be/boEJ5CcpKOk" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/boEJ5CcpKOk</a> <br />
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As I mention in the video, there's two things built-in components that really set this line of gloss a part from the rest:<br />
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The glosses come in a few different shades and is perfect for a girl-on-the-go like me. Restaurants, taxi cabs, or nights out on the town is an ideal time to show off your Artistry.<br />
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You can get your own <a href="http://www.amway.com/smithpromoshop/Shop/Product/Product.aspx/ARTISTRY-Light-Up-Lip-Gloss?itemno=3097" target="_blank">here</a> for $15.30 and are sure to be the beauty tip talk of the night.<br />
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I know it was a hit for the girls at my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/06/bachelorette-weekend-bridesmaids-boas.html" target="_blank">Bachelorette Party</a>. ;)</div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-5711030216479894822012-01-18T07:36:00.002-05:002012-01-18T07:36:53.724-05:00Get Active & Stay ActiveWe all do it...every year: <i>New Years Resolutions</i>.<br />
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I would bet the majority of you who read my posts made at least one fitness/weight loss related goal for 2012. That's great and good for you for having goals!<br />
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<b>My question to you is this:</b><br />
How many of you actually follow through the entire year of what you've promised yourself?<br />
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I'm just as guilty as most are for slacking off during certain parts of the year - <i>cough</i>...October through December...<i>cough</i> - but my goal this year is to keep my resolutions going year round. I haven't quite listed them on here yet, but for this post I'm going to stick with the Fitness category.<br />
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I'm challenging YOU to take on 5 easy ways to<br />
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<b>1. Take Classes</b></div>
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You don't have to have a gym membership to take group fitness classes. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga" target="_blank">Yoga</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates" target="_blank">pilates</a>, <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/10/wio-barre-54-workouts.html" target="_blank">barre</a>, and <a href="http://dancetrancefitness.com/" target="_blank">Dance Trance</a> are all great examples of specialty studios that offer specific workouts. When I <i>had</i> a gym membership, I usually preferred taking a challenging cardio or toning class over doing a workout by myself.<br />
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Boot Camp </div>
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Spinning</div>
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Group Power</div>
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Zumba</div>
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Awesome Abs</div>
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If you do have a gym membership, find out what classes they offer and take advantage of them!<br />
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<b>2. Fun in Numbers</b></div>
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Occasionally, I like to do my own thing, but most of the time I think working out is more fun with a friend. I spent the last 3 years of dancing in the NBA working out with at least one if not more girls before every practice and we really killed that hour of time. <br />
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*TIP: if you're a group of 2 or 3, try super-setting exercises and switch back and forth.<br />
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<i>Person 1:</i> 1 min plank hold, 100 jump ropes, 25 jump squats.<br />
<i>Person 2: </i>100 jump ropes, 25 jump squats, 1 min plank hold. <br />
<i>Person 3:</i> 25 jump squats, 1 min plank hold, 100 jump ropes.<br />
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Super-setting workouts is a great tool if your the type of person who only goes to the gym or takes a class if someone asks you to go with them. Need some motivation? <a href="http://thesweatybetties.com/" target="_blank">The Sweaty Betties</a> are hysterical, inspirational and informative! <br />
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<b>3. Healthy Food Motivates.</b></div>
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Maintaining a healthy diet doesn't mean you have to be ON a diet. Just be sure to include foods that fuel your body pre and/or post-workout. Eating healthy and exercising go hand in hand, so one usually motivates you to do the other. <br />
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Here I made "happy & healthy waffles" with <a href="http://www.kashi.com/products/kashi_waffles_blueberry" target="_blank">Kashi Blueberry Whole Grain Waffles</a> smeared with homemade apple butter (gift from a co-worker), topped with sliced banana and sprinkled <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/nutrition/what-is-chia" target="_blank">chia seeds</a>, with a side of <a href="http://www.jennieo.com/products/80-Extra-Lean-Turkey-Bacon" target="_blank">Jennie-O Extra Lean Turkey Bacon</a>.<br />
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I make sure to eat a meal like this after each training or workout. When you're working hard to stay fit, you start to crave what's actually good for you and leave the fatty starches and sugars in the dust.<br />
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*For more post-workout meal ideas, check out my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/131-miles-training-week-3.html" target="_blank">Half-Marathon Training Re-caps</a>.<br />
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<b>4. Sign up for a Race or Community Event.</b></div>
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I'm on Week 4 of training for my half-marathon in March and that program has me running my booty off four days a week. Since this is my first half, it's has been a challenge for sure...but I'm doing it. Having an end goal while training keeps me motivated to get out there every other day and push through it.<br />
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Not a runner? There's TONS of events you can find out there. <br />
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Try researching "race" or "events"<i> in your area </i>online. Here's a list of a few events Scott and I are looking at around the Central Florida area:<br />
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Unfortunately, we thought we were going to be out of town for our first choice and missed the deadline to sign up by a DAY! <br />
<a href="http://warriordash.com/" target="_blank">The Warrior Dash</a> - January 22.<br />
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Excuse me while I pout... sigh.<br />
Here are the other ones we are choosing from:<br />
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<a href="http://www.rockonadventures.com/" target="_blank">Monster Bash Dash</a> - April 14th in Kissimmee <br />
<a href="http://monsterchallenges.com/index.html" target="_blank">Monster Challenges</a> - April 21-22 in Clermont<br />
<a href="http://mudcrusade.com/" target="_blank">Mud Crusade</a> - April 21-22 in Tampa<br />
<a href="http://www.rockonadventures.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89&Itemid=186" target="_blank">The Highlander</a> - September 22<br />
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<b>5. Tell People About It.</b></div>
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And by this I <i>don't </i>mean tweeting every time you step foot in a gym. I encourage you to tell whoever is close to you you're mission to get active. When going towards any goal, you can use whatever support you can get so don't be afraid to share the good news.<br />
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Writing this blog works wonders for me. <br />
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Off to run! :)<br />
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<b>Questions: </b><br />
Are you up for the <b>Get Active & Stay Active</b> in 2012 challenge?<br />
Any additional motivational advice?Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-49738819488515567042012-01-17T07:48:00.001-05:002012-01-17T07:55:24.843-05:00Scottish Highland Games<div style="text-align: center;">
Aye, Aye!<br />
This weekend Scott and I channeled our inner Scottish selves.</div>
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Scott is part "Scott"ish (ha!), Irish & English, and has interested me in learning as much as I can about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic" target="_blank">Celtic</a> traditions and heritage. When we heard it was time for the <a href="http://www.flascot.com/2012_games/index.htm" target="_blank">Scottish Highland Games</a>, we were all about it.<br />
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The
first rule of attending a festival just for Scots is to try their
food. I opted for a delicious <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/traditional-irish-shepherds-pie-302120" target="_blank">Shepherd's Pie</a> with a side of <a href="http://www.irn-bru.co.uk/our-drinks.html" target="_blank">IRN BRU</a>: <br />
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while others preferred ground sheep's pluck (heart, liver and lungs), also known as Scottish <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haggis" target="_blank">Haggis</a>.<br />
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don't care if having a bite of that is considered good luck for a year or
not... I'm pretty sure that was my one and only time experiencing <i>that. </i>I just wish I had I a picture of my face when I found out what I just put in my mouth - EEK!<br />
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Luckily, I quickly got distracted by the sheep tossing contest.<br />
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Although they weren't real sheep...the women were tossing real weights over on the other side.<br />
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After the games, Scott and I tried to find anything with "Hess" on it, since that's where Hesington stems from.<br />
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No such luck... but I did find a <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/03/our-claddagh-rings.html" target="_blank">Claddagh Ring</a>!<br />
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To summarize the rest of our day: there was sheep herding...<br />
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some axe throwing...<br />
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some elk skinned new friends...<br />
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and some kilt wearing men...<br />
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The remainder of the details are found in this (what I found to be entertaining) video:<br />
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Hope you enjoyed it. Cheerio! :)Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-24884451572350874052012-01-16T08:24:00.000-05:002012-01-16T08:24:13.629-05:00Training Week 3 Playlist<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/131-miles-training-week-3.html" target="_blank">Training Week 3</a> got pretty intense for me ending in a 6 mile run (on a Saturday night no less). </div>
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I've found a fun and upbeat playlist can help get you through those last few miles and this mix should keep going for just under an hour.<br />
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I threw in an oldie <i>but goodie</i> for the cool down. </div>
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I keep <strike>bleeding</strike> running, I keep keep running...</div>
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Hope this gets you moving into a great week! :) </div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-30353677037545969012012-01-15T12:05:00.000-05:002012-01-15T20:42:55.207-05:0013.1 Miles: Training Week 3<div style="text-align: center;">
I can't believe I'm already 1/4 of the way through training for my half-marathon! Wednesday was Day 10 out of 40 and the time is flying by...<br />
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*You can find a breakdown and introduction to my training program in the <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/131-miles-training-week-1.html" target="_blank">Training Week 1</a> & <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/131-miles-training-week-2.html" target="_blank">Training Week 2</a> Updates. Okay, Week 3 - here we go!<br />
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<b>Day 9 </b><br />
<b>Monday: January 9, 2012 </b><br />
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I started the week off with a nice run around the neighborhood. Mondays are usually pretty easy training days, seeing that the previous run on Saturday is always the hardest. <br />
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Miles: 3</div>
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Time: 25:20</div>
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Speed: 6.8mi/h</div>
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Pace: 8:40min/mi<br />
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Post-Run Meal:<br />
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Running in the morning builds my craving for coffee & eggs. This day I scrambled 3 <a href="http://www.eggbeaters.com/" target="_blank">eggbeaters</a> with lots of veggies: broccoli, green peppers, tomatoes and black olives. I had a handful of sliced strawberries on the side with a slice of whole wheat toast smeared in all-natural peanut butter.<br />
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<b>Day 10</b><br />
<b>Wednesday: January 11, 2012</b><br />
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I had a productive Wednesday, which ended in an afternoon <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/in-news.html" target="_blank">meeting with Drink Chia!</a> Since we were in the Altamonte area, Scott and I took advantage of it by enjoying the scenery of <a href="http://uptownaltamonte.com/cranes-roost-park.php" target="_blank">Cranes Roost Park</a> in Uptown Altamonte. This has been one of my favorite runs yet, since the distance around each time is almost a full mile (0.95). <br />
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Miles: 4<br />
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Time: 35:27</div>
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Speed: 6.8mi/h</div>
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Pace: 8:52min/mi<br />
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Post-Run Meal:<br />
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We stopped to run on the way to my parents' house for dinner, so I just needed enough fuel to get me there. Naturally, I grabbed a <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/" target="_blank">DrinkChia!</a> and a <a href="http://www.bnrg.com/Products/PowerCrunch.aspx" target="_blank">Power Crunch</a> protein energy bar. </div>
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Umm...have you <i>tried</i> these bars? Besides including a good amount of protein, and excluding a lot of carbs and sugar, these bars are ridiculously delicious. I really thought I was eating a cookie wafer at one point...nicely done Power Crunch! :)<br />
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<b>Day 11</b><br />
<b>Thursday: January 12, 2012</b><br />
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I'm not sure if it's mental or physical exhaustion, but Thursdays have been the hardest day for me to get through. They've only been 3 mile training days so far, but for some reason I've had to psych myself push through this day of the week.<br />
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*TIP: No matter how short or long your distance is, don't forget to stretch before and after your run!<br />
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Miles: 3<br />
Time: 35:27<br />
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Speed: 6.8mi/h</div>
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Pace: 8:52min/mi<br />
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Since we went for a later run in the afternoon, I conveniently pulled out a salad Scott made for dinner the night before. It was a great one made up of Romaine lettuce, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, croutons, sliced colby jack cheese, fresh cilantro and diced deli turkey. </div>
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I wanted to add more protein to the salad so I diced up <a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/morningstar-farms-grillers-california-turky-burger.html" target="_blank">Morning Star Farms California Turk'y Burger</a> on top. Since there was already a lot of flavors and didn't want to mess it up with dressing, I added a tiny bit of olive oil & vinegar and served it with 2 <a href="http://oldlondonfoods.com/melba_toast.php" target="_blank">Melba Toast Whole Grain</a> crackers.<br />
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<b>Day 12</b><br />
<b>Saturday: January 14, 2012</b><br />
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I had to do yesterday's run late in the afternoon. I had <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/10/wio-barre-54-workouts.html" target="_blank">barre training</a> in the morning, followed by a friend's baby shower, so I fit in the run before a dinner date with friends.<br />
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I mentally prepare myself for Saturday runs, because each week the distance increases about 2 miles. I've learned to stash water bottles about a mile or two out in my neighborhood so I can take a sip of water then and also on the way back. Of course, this is most ideal if you're circling the same path, but even if you're not it's important to do to stay hydrated during longer distances.<br />
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Miles: 6
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Time: 52:37</div>
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Speed: 6.8mi/h</div>
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Pace: 8:48min/mi<br />
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Since I was going out to dinner, I wanted something quick and easy, so I turned to my go-to new favorite juice: a tall glass of <a href="http://www.odwalla.com/Products.jsp?WT.srch=1" target="_blank">Odwalla Carrot Juice</a> mixed with <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/#/trop_home/home.swf?/trop_trop50/productsLanding.swf/farmstand_apple" target="_blank">Farmstand Apple Trop 50 Juice.</a><b> </b><br />
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You might have seen me rave about it in mt <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/131-miles-training-week-2.html" target="_blank">Training Week 2 Update</a>, but if not...this stuff is the <i>shiz!</i><br />
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<b>What I've learned this week:</b></div>
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<li> As annoying as it might be, don't forget to drink water every 2 miles of running.</li>
<li>Power Crunch bars are <i>where it's at!</i></li>
<li>Cranes Roost Park has been my most enjoyable run yet, and I see a lot more in my future.</li>
<li>I need to start getting pumped up for Thursday training days.</li>
<li> Dipping your feet (and legs as high as you can) in the pool during the winter time = cold plunge. If you have a cold plunge in your gym, 10 minutes after an intense workout or training session can do wonders for your muscles and recovery. If not, stretch and ice post-workout as often as possible.</li>
<li>6 Mile runs are hard, but doable. </li>
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<b>Goals for next week:</b><br />
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Maintain my 3 mile run to a consistent 25 mins each time.</div>
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<i>Get through</i> the 8 mile run next Saturday...holy moly this is getting serious! :)<br />
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Training Week 3 Playlist <i>coming soon...</i> </div>
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</div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-4519417013259684852012-01-13T07:49:00.000-05:002012-01-13T07:49:03.364-05:00Black & White Party FlareI like to think I have a pretty good fashion sense.<br />
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My goal
with my wardrobe is to create sassy (but classy), fun outfits on a
reasonable budget. As much as I would love to get a new outfit for
every occasion from a label or boutique store, I try my hardest to
bargain shop whenever possible.<br />
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Last Friday night, Scott and I went to a <b>Black & White</b> themed birthday party and I didn't have a clue as to what I would be wearing until a couple hours prior. I took a risk counting on being able to pull an outfit out from <i>you know where</i>, and to my surprise it turned pretty good:<br />
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I'm sorry the lighting and background is <i>awful. </i>As soon as I realized "Oh, these accessories would be a great topic to write about..." my camera died, and I had to rely on my go-to camera backup: the iPhone in and elevator.<br />
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Before we get into my favorite parts about this outfit, let's breakdown the basics of where I got what:<br />
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Blazer: <a href="http://www.gap.com/" target="_blank">GAP</a> (hand me down)</div>
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Dress: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a> (sale rack)</div>
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Belt: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/" target="_blank">Forever 21</a></div>
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Clutch: <a href="http://www.express.com/" target="_blank">Express</a></div>
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As for my accessories, well that's what I like to call my <b> </b></div>
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<b>Black & White Party Flare</b>.</div>
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<b>1. Dramatic Necklace</b></div>
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It's fun to make a statement with jewelry, especially when it's a fun and sparkly necklace. I got this one from <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/accessories" target="_blank">Aldo Accessories</a>, a store that leaves the shoes and sells only accessories from <a href="http://www.aldo.com/" target="_blank">Aldo</a>.</div>
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<b>2. Glittery Tights</b></div>
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I also got these glittery tights on sale at Aldo Accessories. I originally bought them for <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-years-dateiversary.html" target="_blank">New Years</a>, but I ended up wearing a sequin dress instead. A pair of sparkly tights is an easy way to instantly dress up an outfit, especially when it's Black & White.</div>
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<b>3. Ankle Bow Boots</b></div>
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I got these over two years ago, but keep bringing them out because they are <i>so </i>comfortable. They were my very first pair of ankle boots and I fell in love with the bow on the outside of each heel. These were purchased from Forever 21 for under $25.</div>
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<b>4. Red Lips</b></div>
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This outfit is a perfect example of when you can make bright lips the focal point of what you're wearing. I got more compliments at the party on my lips than anything else. Pictured is a gift from a friend, Red Salsa Salsa from <a href="http://www.marykay.com/" target="_blank">Mary Kay</a>. I don't think they sell <i>this </i>shade anymore, but <a href="http://www.marykay.com/color/lips/reds/10050275/default.aspx" target="_blank">Really RED</a> is pretty similar.</div>
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More bling from <a href="http://www.aldo.com/" target="_blank">Aldo</a>, but these were purchased at the regular shoe store. The set I bought came in a variety pack of 10 different bracelets, and they've become my favorite last minute addition to a lot of outfits. I loved the different shades of black and grey for $18.</div>
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The goal is to get creative by thinking outside of the "Black & White Party" box. You never know when you'll run into a cute Black Jack dealer in a snazzy vest and bow tie... ;)</div>
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I still have no idea what to expect in the future, but it seems as though my <b>create</b> mantra has already started. I'm excited to announce that DrinkChia! is officially sponsoring me in <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/search/label/Training" target="_blank">training</a> for my half-marathon and I have happily accepted to be a <i> </i><br />
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After meeting with them yesterday, I left their offices all smiles for what's to come. Last week, a friend of mine told me she enjoyed my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/drink-chia.html" target="_blank">DrinkChia!</a> post and was intrigued to try the drink out for herself. Before I had a chance to finish, "Well you can find it at Fresh Market...," she shouted:<br />
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"Did you know that if you <b>google Drink Chia</b> you come up right away?" Ummm...<i>no. </i></div>
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That's pretty awesome, if you ask me. </div>
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Later today just for fun, I googled "Drink Chia Blog" and what do you know...there I am <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/media/health-beauty-sweet-homelife-talks-chia-seeds-and-drink-chia" target="_blank">In the News</a>!<br />
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Just to be clear: I didn't share all of this to say, "hey... look at me... I DrinkChia! and I'm cool..."<br />
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It could only take one goal, one post, one twitter comment, or one review to get noticed and BAM! a partnership could follow.<br />
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Well...thank you, Drink Chia! :)</div>
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"I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." <i>-Casablanca.</i></div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-27509178646080708912012-01-11T07:53:00.000-05:002012-01-11T07:53:09.606-05:00WOW: Word of the Year<div style="text-align: center;">
At <a href="http://www.firstorlando.com/" target="_blank">First Orlando</a>, our pastor challenged us (as he does every year) with the following question:<b> "What's your Word for 2012?"</b></div>
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Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.</div>
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From that passage alone, can you guess what my word is? <i>Anyone?</i> How about a picture? <i><br /></i></div>
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Good job...you're completely right.</div>
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<b>Now let's break it down:</b></div>
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For about six months now, I have had the creative <i>itch</i>. I've adopted a completely different view of blogging and I have some exciting things on deck to share with you. For now, all I can say is to keep a look out and ask that you give me all the (positive and negative) feedback I can get.</div>
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Writing, editing and creating has become a new passion for me, and I'm hoping to expand my tips and storytelling beyond a personal blog in 2012. But, being creative isn't necessarily just about reading, writing & the arts...</div>
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I want to <b>create</b> a new home environment for Scott and I. </div>
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I don't want us to just live in a house I want to <b>create</b> an environment that's hard to leave.</div>
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I want to <b>create</b> a platform for myself to market who I am and what I do.</div>
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I want to <b>create</b> a site where anyone can read, follow and feel inspired to live life to their fullest potential. </div>
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I want to <b>create</b> and maintain a consistent, healthy and active lifestyle, <i>for keeps</i>.</div>
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And finally, I want to pro-<b>create</b>...as in start a Hesington Family. I'm not going to say when or where (we could be living on the other side of the world for all I know at the end of 2012), but I'm saying it: we want to start a family<i> this </i>year.</div>
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I wouldn't have gotten to where I am today without all of you, and I'm forever thankful for you reading, commenting and believing in what I do. You have <b>created</b> and sparked a fire in me to keep on keepin' on. So...</div>
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If you had a Word of the Year, what would it be?</div>
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REALLY! I want do hear from you on this one: </div>
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Send me your WOY... </div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Health-Beauty-Sweet-Homelife/269643663064736?ref=ts" target="_blank"></a>Facebook me: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Health-Beauty-Sweet-Homelife/269643663064736?ref=ts" target="_blank">Health, Beauty & Sweet Homelife</a></div>
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Tweet me: <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/hbshesington" target="_blank">@hbshesingon</a></div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-63384083811139136562012-01-09T16:26:00.002-05:002012-01-10T17:29:22.742-05:00Neal's Yard Remedies: OrganicsLast week, I was introduced to a fabulous, <i>all organic</i> skincare line called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal%27s_Yard_Remedies" target="_blank">Neal's Yard Remedies</a>.<br />
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The company started in the UK and you can find NYR stores there, in Japan and Dubai...<i>for now</i>. Although there aren't retail stores in the US, the consultant base grows by the day to bring these products to health and skin care enthusiasts everywhere.<br />
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What is so special about NYR <i>Organics</i>?<br />
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Exactly what's in the title: every skin care, health and beauty products are 91% <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organic" target="_blank">organic</a>. What makes up the remaining 9% is water, minerals and wild life (plants).<br />
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Beyond the organic label, here are a few key facts that differentiates NYR from other health & beauty lines:</div>
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<li>Good to the Environment by using glass bottles or 100% consumer recycled packaging.</li>
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Since I'm unable to share them directly, check out these short videos all about NYR: <a href="http://www.nyrorganic.com/video/us-corporate.php?vid=01" target="_blank">Welcome to NYR Organics</a>.<br />
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A reader of mine caught onto my health & beauty interest. After talking for a while I met with her for lunch and left with the Frankincense line of <a href="https://us.nyrorganic.com/shop/edie" target="_blank">Neal's Yard Remedies</a>.</div>
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<b>*NOTE:</b> Although I have been provided with a trial line of NYR, I only write and promote products on my blog that I'm truly <i>passionate</i>
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After a week of trying out NYR, my skin feels softer, firmer and I actually look forward to... <b><br /></b><br />
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<b>3. Moisturize.</b> Use a pea-sized amount of moisturizer all over your face and neck.<br />
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*TIP: This line comes in small packaging because you don't need a lot of product for each application. Sticking to the recommended amount makes your products last even longer.<br />
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<b>4. Dab. </b> Gently dab a tiny amount of Eye & Lip Serum to reduce (and prevent) bags and wrinkles.<br />
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*TIP: Use the tip of your ring finger to dab where under-eye bags would be. Also, use this to help "fill-in" lines around your mouth.</div>
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NYR offers all sorts of lines including Normal Skin, Dry Skin, Oily & Combination Skin, Sensitive Skin, all in different scents. I may only be in my <strike>almost late</strike> mid-20s, but my theory is:<br />
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...so the Frankincense line it was.<br />
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Find out what <i>your </i>ideal skincare line would be by browsing their <a href="http://www.nyrorganic.com/us/nyr-organic-catalog-usa-07-2011/" target="_blank">online catalog</a>.</div>
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Some of you might remember my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/10/everyday-skin-care.html" target="_blank">Everyday Skincare Routine</a> I put together myself from <a href="http://www.neutrogena.com/" target="_blank">Neutrogena</a>. Although it might be more cost efficient to go this route, no price can replace the feeling you get when investing in a good (and organic) skincare line.</div>
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We care so much about good health and what nutrition we put into our bodies, so why exclude what we're putting onto our bodies (and especially faces)?<br />
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Looks like more people and magazines are catching on...check out NYR's <a href="http://www.nyrorganic.com/press/index-us.php" target="_blank">Press Coverage</a>.<br />
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In 2012...I'm all for <a href="https://us.nyrorganic.com/shop/edie" target="_blank">NYR Organics</a>.<br />
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The more I use the products, the more I love them and plan to eventually invest in skin, bath, <i>and</i> beauty products. The more I try, the more I'll share with YOU! :)</div>
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Since stores haven't made it over to the US yet, you can only get NYR products through <a href="https://us.nyrorganic.com/shop/edie" target="_blank">a consultant</a>, or with an appointment and high-end salon and spas.<br />
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<b>Question:</b><br />
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Would you like to get <i>your</i> hands (and face) on NYR Organics? <br />
*With enough feedback, a giveaway<i> could</i> be in your near future. </div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-28589641238298746612012-01-09T00:14:00.000-05:002012-01-09T08:29:55.639-05:00Training Week 2 Playlist<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's some Monday morning motivation for you:</div>
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How about a run with my Playlist from <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/131-miles-training-week-2.html" target="_blank">Training Week 2</a>?</div>
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*Don't forget to cool down & stretch to a little Colbie Caillat... :)<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
<br /></div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-56525243026587277732012-01-06T15:58:00.003-05:002012-01-15T12:01:40.544-05:0013.1 Miles: Training Week 2I have been officially training for my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/131-miles.html" target="_blank">half-marathon</a> for 2 weeks now. You can find a breakdown and introduction to my training program in last weekend's update: <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/131-miles-training-week-1.html" target="_blank">Training Week 1</a>.<br />
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I felt good after the first week of training and was ready to kick Week 2's booty.<br />
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<b>Monday: January 2, 2012</b></div>
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Training Week 2 started out nice and easy, with a group run at <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/lake-eola-run.html" target="_blank">Lake Eola</a>. That seems to be my <i>favorite </i>place to run these days. I'm sure if I lived closer to it I would run there every training day. Since Monday was an observed holiday, Scott and I had a few friends join us. <br />
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Besides the temperature dropping down to the 30s <strike>what the heck, Florida?</strike> it was a nice and easy run in my new <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/out-with-old-insole-new.html" target="_blank">Spenco Ploysorb Crosstrainer Insoles</a>.<br />
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Since we all had the morning off, we celebrated our run with breakfast at the <a href="http://www.breakfastcluboforlando.com/" target="_blank">Breakfast Club </a>downtown. Both Erin and I got The Mediterranean Omelet with egg whites, and I got a side of tomato slices with dry wheat toast.</div>
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Wednesday's run was another 4-miler. I had bad memories of last Saturday when I was really hot and barely got through it, so we took our run a little earlier this time. Since the weather cooled down <i>a ton</i>, our run around the neighborhood was actually enjoyable and went by pretty quickly.</div>
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Waffles can be healthy <i>and happy</i>. Here I smiled making <a href="http://www.kashi.com/products/kashi_waffles_blueberry" target="_blank">Kashi Blueberry Whole Grain Waffles</a> smeared with homemade apple butter (gift from a co-worker), topped with sliced banana and sprinkled <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/nutrition/what-is-chia" target="_blank">chia seeds</a>, with a side of <a href="http://www.jennieo.com/products/80-Extra-Lean-Turkey-Bacon" target="_blank">Jennie-O Extra Lean Turkey Bacon</a>. </div>
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<b>Thursday: January 5, 2012</b></div>
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I thought Day 7 was going to be a bit of a challenge, since I had been training at the barre studio all morning. If you haven't heard of <i>barre</i> yet...you're missing out. It's a 54-minute full body workout that stems from yoga, pilates and ballet using light weights, isometric exercises and stretching. </div>
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For more info, check out my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/search?q=barre54" target="_blank">barre54 Workout</a> post. Thursday was exciting for me because I taught my very first barre warm-up.</div>
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I got hungry on the drive home, so I picked up my favorite <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/search?q=subway" target="_blank">healthy Subway 6"</a> and a few hours later I was ready to run. <br />
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As soon as I got inside I chugged a <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/drink-chia.html" target="_blank">DrinkChia!</a> (loved the <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/products/mango-tangerine" target="_blank">Mango-Tangerine flavor</a>) while I made a serving of instant oatmeal topped with sliced strawberries, a <a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/morningstar-farms-maple-flavored-veggie-sausage-patties.html" target="_blank">Morning Star Farms Maple-Flavored Veggie Sausage Patty</a> and a handful of raw, unsalted almonds.</div>
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<b>Day 8</b></div>
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<b>Saturday: January 7, 2012</b></div>
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Today I was a <strike>lot</strike> little nervous about running 5 consecutive miles, but we got through it in a pretty good time. On longer distance runs, I've learned to extend my running path, rather than just circling around more times. Today we took a completely new path in our neighborhood that was 2.5 miles there and 2.5 miles home.<br />
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Before the run, Scott and I fueled up by splitting a large glass of <a href="http://www.odwalla.com/Products.jsp?WT.srch=1" target="_blank">Odwalla Carrot Juice</a> mixed with <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/#/trop_home/home.swf?/trop_trop50/productsLanding.swf/farmstand_apple" target="_blank">Farmstand Apple Trop 50 Juice</a> and each had a Cashew Pretzel <a href="http://zoneperfect.com/products/zoneperfect-sweet-salty-cashew-pretzel" target="_blank">Zone Perfect Protein Bar</a>.<br />
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This drink combo is great together and is light enough to drink before a run.</div>
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After the run, I made a <i>huge</i> cop of coffee while scrambling <a href="http://www.eggbeaters.com/products/original" target="_blank">eggbeaters</a> with <a href="http://www.sargento.com/products/163/sargento-shredded-reduced-fat-colby-jack-cheese/" target="_blank">reduced-fat Colby Jack cheese</a>, heated up a <a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/morningstar-farms-hot-spicy-veggie-sausage-patties.html" target="_blank">Morning Star Farms Hot & Spicy Veggie Sausage Patty</a>, and toasted two slices of whole wheat bread smeared in what remained of our homemade apple butter. </div>
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This breakfast held us over, while getting ready for a weekend.</div>
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<b>What I've learned this week:</b></div>
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<li><a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2012/01/out-with-old-insole-new.html" target="_blank">Running Shoe Insoles</a> are a great idea - <i>for anyone</i> - especially for training long distances.</li>
<li> It's important to get nutrients before AND after your run, especially on long distance days.</li>
<li>Any kind of Carrot and Apple juice (Day 8 pre-run drink) together is fantastic.</li>
<li>Having a goal to speed up my 3 and 4 mile times by 2 minutes is silly. A goal of maintaining my time or reducing it by :30 is more realistic. </li>
<li>Changing up your running path can help you get through longer runs. </li>
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<b>Goals for next week:</b></div>
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Maintain my 3 mile run to a consistent 25 mins each time.</div>
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<i>Get through</i> the 6 mile run next Saturday. ;)</div>
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Happy Saturday Everyone! </div>
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Training Week 2 Playlist <i>coming soon...</i></div>
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</div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-86260317031820752522012-01-05T17:27:00.000-05:002012-01-07T16:04:24.576-05:00Bittersweet BasketballScott and I went to the <a href="http://www.nba.com/magic/index_main.html" target="_blank">Orlando Magic</a> vs. <a href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/index_main.html" target="_blank">Washington Wizards</a> game on Wednesday night.<br />
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The whole day we were both a <i>tad </i>irritable, and I think it's because we were nervous about going to our old stomping ground that just so happens to be the <a href="http://www.amwaycenter.com/" target="_blank">Amway Center</a>. Both Scott and I worked for the Magic and spent my four seasons dancing there side by side.<br />
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Back in June within the blink of an eye, Scott's position with the Magic disappeared, leaving me to make one of the hardest decisions of my life: I decided to hang up my dancing boots and <i>not</i> re-try out for the 2011-12 season. </div>
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It was the right decision for both me and for our first year of marriage, and it was the only fair thing to do in case we end up moving to new city. We're <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/10/wow-living-on-prayer.html" target="_blank">trusting in God's plan</a> for us and know it will all make sense in *2012*.<br />
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To be honest, I don't think either of us were ready to go back to see everyone yet, but we both sucked it up and went to the game anyways...<br />
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It was <i>bittersweet</i>.</div>
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We were a <i>little</i> bitter...and these cupcakes were <i>a lot </i>sweet.</div>
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It was completely different being on the other side's perspective. We have both been a part of Game Nights for the past four years (Scott had been nine), so it was our first time going to a Magic game together as spectators. The basketball was good...although that's not really what I focused on.<br />
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At halftime I went with a few other former Magic Dancers to our old locker room and took advantage of the opportunity to take a picture in front of our "cubes" we got ready in.<br />
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Part of me wanted to re-arrange the stuff in my cube to how it <i>should</i> be, but I refrained from doing so. Part of me wanted to take a pair of pom poms and sneak into the girls line up ready to go on court, but I refrained from that too.<br />
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Instead, I found my dance manager Jeanine and took a picture with her.</div>
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Since I didn't really plan my "retirement" from the team, I never really got my goodbye photos in the locker room and I was taking full advantage of this situation.<br />
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When I went back out to the floor, I found my assistant manager Cherie and got another goodbye photo with her.<br />
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Isn't she sassy? They're always stylin' on the sidelines.<br />
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It was great running into everyone, catching up and giving hugs. A few people were a little surprised to see us there, but I guess the time had to come sooner or later....<br />
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Ready or not - HERE WE ARE!</div>
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We came. We saw. We <i>conquered.</i> </div>
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Thanks, Danielle for putting up with all of it! :)</div>
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You know what they say....when life throws you lemons, make <i>lemonade</i>. Knocking off the first few resolutions of our New Year in 2012:<br />
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Although I may have "hung up my dancing boots" with the Magic, I'm still a source of information and have a lot of advice on what it takes to dance in the NBA. Feel free to <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/p/contact-me.html" target="_blank">contact me</a> with any questions, anytime. </div>
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I've started writing weekly for a blog based on a book about auditioning for a professional sports team called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Full-Out-The-Series/297127993634740" target="_blank">FullOut: The Series</a>. If you or anyone you know is thinking about trying out for an NBA/NFL dance or cheer team: check out my article on <a href="http://fullout.tv/2012/01/05/audition-outfit-fashion/" target="_blank">Audition Outfit Fashion</a>.</div>
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<li>Working on any New Years Resolutions?</li>
</ul>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-89204922156012505452012-01-04T16:35:00.002-05:002012-01-05T08:14:02.105-05:00Out with the Old, Insole the NewSince beginning my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/131-miles-training-week-1.html" target="_blank">half-marathon training</a> a few weeks ago, I have finally equipped myself with a <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/running-shoes-101.html" target="_blank">great pair of running shoes</a> to get me through. I have tossed the idea of using running insoles for my shoes back and forth, and finally gave them a try for the first time this week.<br />
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*Thank you <a href="http://drslewisandlewis.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Gideon Lewis</a> for providing me with these <a href="http://www.spenco.com/" target="_blank">Spenco</a> <a href="http://www.spenco.com/products/footcare/poly-sorb/cross-trainer" target="_blank">PolySorb Crosstrainer Insoles.</a><br />
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At first, I was a bit weary that the insoles might make my shoe a little tighter, but he assured me the insoles would just be replacing my <a href="http://www.mizunousa.com/running/innovation/mizuno-wave-technology" target="_blank">Mizuno Wave</a> soles.<br />
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*TIP: Some people insert their insoles on top of the ones that already come in the shoe. If you get a good quality pair fit for training, there's no need to double up.<br />
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Insoles help prevent calluses and blisters, which was one of my concerns with running and average of 20+ miles a week. During my first 3-mile run in them, my feet felt cushioned and I had a comfortable run.<br />
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From this side by side comparison, it's easy to see <i>why.</i></div>
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Plain and simple: insoles provide more thickness, cushion and support.</div>
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The insoles that come in your running shoes lack durability and are likely to retain wetness (sweat) and odor. Simply replacing your insoles can extend your running shoe shelf life a few months, depending on how much you use them.</div>
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For the gym: <i>probably not necessary.</i> For half-marathons and training: <i>definitely. </i></div>
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Here is the playlist I created for <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/131-miles-training-week-1.html" target="_blank" title="Training Week 1">Training Week 1</a>.<br />
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Enjoy! :)</div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-44306015183163107642012-01-01T21:29:00.000-05:002012-01-02T07:50:25.598-05:00New Years DateiversaryNew Years Weekend 2012 was exactly what I had hoped for...ANYTHING other than 2011.<br />
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Don't get me wrong: I love where we are and how we got here, but <i>holy cannoli</i> did we get tried this year. Besides a trip to Italy and our Wedding Day, this year has been nothing but challenges for Scott and me. Instead of going through what was <i>horrible</i> about it, I'll save you all the negativity and just say we are truly looking forward to a New Year, a new start and a new life in 2012.<br />
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Scott and I started dating 4 years ago and our "date"iversary is officially New Years Day. Every year we like to celebrate it by going out with friends NYE and hanging low at home on NYD. <br />
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Our weekend started with a 4-mile run around our neighborhood. In case you missed it, I posted <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/131-miles-training-week-1.html" target="_blank">Week 1</a> of my half-marathon training and you can catch up on how it's going <i>every</i> Saturday until the race.<br />
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When we got upstairs we ate a quick lunch and started getting ready for the night's festivities. Scott and I were excited to open one of the bottles of champagne he brought back from his recent trip to Paris. <i>Ohhh la la!</i><br />
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While Scott did some stuff around the house, I got my beauty primping on.</div>
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Like I said, we have been looking forward to 2012 for <i>quite</i> some time now. I took advantage of getting ready for it in every way including a new sequin dress from <a href="http://www.express.com/" target="_blank">Express</a>, new <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/steve-madden-womens-shoes-traisie-platform-pumps?ID=637202&CategoryID=26481&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DSteve%20Madden%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D16%26ruleId%3D68%26slotId%3D7" target="_blank">Steve Madden nude pumps</a>, a new necklace from <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/accessories" target="_blank">Aldo Accessories</a> and of course, two of my go-to <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/fashion-favorites.html" target="_blank">Fashion Favorites</a>: <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/10/sally-hansen-nail-strips.html" target="_blank">Sally Hansen Nail Strips</a> in Glitz Blitz + Pink (or Coral) Lips.<br />
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A group of us got together for something different this year. Instead of just going downtown like every NYE, we went to the James Bond 007 Party at the <a href="http://www.enzian.com/" target="_blank">Enzian Theater</a>. </div>
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We spent our Dateiversary doing <i>exactly</i> what I envision as the perfect day. We slept in without an alarm, stayed in our pajamas until 4pm, and had cinnamon rolls for lunch:</div>
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We like to "go big or go home" at the Hesington household, and to be honest with you I feel perfectly okay about eating <i>two</i> rolls, with the 4 training days ahead of us this week.</div>
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"Lunch" was followed by lots of lounging, watching the Season Finale of <a href="http://www.thexfactorusa.com/" target="_blank">The X-Factor</a>, and comfy slippers.</div>
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Eventually we got dressed to celebrate our Dateiversary by going to a great restaurant by the house called <a href="http://www.agaveazulorlando.com/" target="_blank">Agave Azul</a>. It's some of the best Mexican we've ever had, and has a great atmosphere. </div>
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When we got back to the house we continued our annual Dateiversary tradition of giving sale ornaments as presents. Scott forgot to get an ornament this year, but I think he got distracted by all of the ridiculous <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/naughty-or-nice-stockings.html" target="_blank">Stocking Stuffers</a> he got me.</div>
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Good thing I got a set of <i>four </i>ornaments for him instead!</div>
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I found these guys at <a href="http://www.kirklands.com/" target="_blank">Kirklands</a> for under $3 each! <br />
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Do any of you who are married celebrate <i>your</i> Dativersary?</div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-11140729621478609922011-12-31T10:41:00.000-05:002012-01-06T11:48:00.096-05:0013.1 Miles: Training Week 1Last Saturday I announced to the online world that I will be running my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/131-miles.html" target="_blank"><i>first ever </i>half-marathon</a> on March 4th. <br />
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<a href="http://www.tampabayrun.com/" target="_blank">The Gasparilla Distance Classic</a> is in Tampa and is exactly:</div>
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<b>*10 Weeks Away</b>!* (Well...9 now.) </div>
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Since this is my first half, I wanted to record and share every step of the way with you to show that running a half-marathon <i>isn't</i> impossible. All you need to train and run is a goal, discipline and lots of <strike>blood</strike> sweat <strike>and tears</strike>.<br />
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Before getting to Week 1, I want to stress the importance of <i>pre-training</i>. This basically means going on leisure runs without recording my time or distance, with the goal of continuously running for 30 minutes. Doing this will build up your stamina and get you ready for serious training.<br />
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When looking for a training program to follow, I simply googled "half-marathon training for beginners" and found a few sites. The one I ended up following happens to be the same program my friend Erin is on, which is perfect because she is the one who inspired me to sign up for the race!<br />
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There's different versions of days, distances per day, and length of weeks of programs to choose from, but we both settled on the <a href="http://www.marathonrookie.com/half-marathon-training.html">10 Week Program</a> from <a href="http://www.marathonrookie.com/">MarathonRookie.com</a>.<br />
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Week 1 started on Monday for me and it felt great. Here's a brief breakdown of each day to get you on my page. All of my stats are tracked on my profile on <a href="http://mapmyrun.com/">MapMyRun.com</a>.<br />
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<b>Monday, Dec. 26th, 2011</b></div>
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Scott ran with me on my first official training day, which was also the day after Christmas. Although it felt good to run, I was struggling from all of the Christmas cookies and treats I'd consumed! I had to stop to walk twice (stomach cramps), but luckily Scott started our pace off faster than I like to go, which saved my time.<br />
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Miles: 3</div>
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Time: 24:18</div>
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Speed: 7.4mi/h</div>
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Pace: 8:07min/mi</div>
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After all the <strike>crap</strike> sugary treats I ate for Christmas, I was craving protein. Day 1's meal featured 3 egg whites scrambled with tomatoes, green peppers and black olives, served with a <a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/morningstar-farms-hot-spicy-veggie-sausage-patties.html" target="_blank">Morning Star Farms Hot'n Spiciy Veggie Sausage Patty</a>, complete with a side of salsa and 8 oz. of <a href="http://www.tropicana.com/#/trop_home/home.swf?/trop_trop50/productsLanding.swf/pomegranate_blueberry_trop50" target="_blank">Trop 50 Pomegranate Blueberry Juice</a>.<br />
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I woke up bright and early Tuesday, since this is my favorite time to run outside. Being out there while the sun rises is such a motivation for me to run <i>20 times faster</i>.<br />
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I kept my meal on the lighter side, since I was planning to meet my friend Katie for breakfast and a <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/doggie-park-date.html" target="_blank">Doggie Park Date</a>. After my run, I got enough fuel from 8 oz. of <a href="http://www.odwalla.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">Odwalla Superfood Smoothie</a> and the rest of my banana I started before my run.<br />
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I met my mom for a <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/lake-eola-run.html" target="_blank">run at Lake Eola</a>. She is also training with me, in hopes of signing up for the half-marathon herself. She's doing a great job keeping up and doesn't let the 30 years she has on me slow her down. I slowed Day 3 down a little here and there to run right by her side.</div>
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Since <a href="http://panerabread.com/" target="_blank">Panera Bread</a> was right across the street, we walked over to enjoy breakfast sandwiches. I got the <a href="http://www.paneranutrition.com/NutritionCalculator.aspx" target="_blank">Breakfast Power Sandwich</a> with Ham, Cheese and Egg Whites on whole grain with a Medium Hazelnut Coffee.<br />
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<b>Saturday, December 31, 2011</b></div>
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*HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE*<br />
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Today we are getting ready to bring in 2012 and it looks GORGEOUS outside.</div>
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It <i>was </i>gorgeous...but it was also HOT! We didn't go running at the best time of the day (meaning I had to stop once and almost fainted), but we got through it. Good for us!<br />
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Today I was craving fruit, so I enjoyed a strawberry, banana and <a href="http://www.stonyfield.com/products/stonyfield/low-fat/32oz-low-fat/french-vanilla" target="_blank">Stonyfiend Organic low-fat yogurt</a> parfait topped with <a href="http://www.bearnaked.com/fit-granola" target="_blank">Bear Naked Fit Granola</a>, paired with a <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/drink-chia.html" target="_blank">DrinkChia!</a> and a handful of raw almonds. </div>
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Week 1 of of Half-Marathon Training: <i>Check.</i></div>
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<b>What I've learned this week:</b><i> </i></div>
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<li>Equipping yourself with the <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/running-shoes-101.html" target="_blank">right running shoes</a> makes a world of difference for running long distances, and your body. </li>
<li>The best time for me to go running is first thing in the morning, with a <i>little</i> something in my belly.</li>
<li>The worst time for me to go running is anywhere from 11am-3pm. It's HOT here in Florida, and it's hard to run with sun in your eyes.</li>
<li>It's important to re-hydrate and fuel up after your run as soon as possible. This week I've enjoyed <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/drink-chia.html" target="_blank">DrinkChia!</a> and <a href="http://www.sobe.com/#/lifewater" target="_blank">SoBe Lifewater</a> for instant hydration.</li>
<li>I really, <i>really</i> want a <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=142&pID=83280" target="_blank">GPS/training watch</a> for my runs! Flipping back and forth from my playlist and <a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/" target="_blank">iMapMyRun</a> app can only get me so far for so long...</li>
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Do 3 miles in 23 minutes</div>
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Do 4 miles in 31 minutes.</div>
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Speaking of playlists, I'll be posting a playlist a week of what I used to get me through training. Training Week 1 Playlist is coming your way, <i>very shortly!</i> :)<br />
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Happy Saturday!</div>
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Chia is becoming more and more popular among health enthusiasts,
athletes and families. I heard about chia seeds a few months ago, but
didn't really think twice of what they were and why people were eating
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After shrugging the idea off for a while, I'm finally realizing <i>how</i> beneficial these little seeds could be for my diet, exercise and body.<br />
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Chia seeds provide protein, good fats and fiber, and its uses are comparable to flax or sesame seeds. You can eat them whole, sprinkle them on top of your meals, and even drink them.<br />
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Yup...<a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/"> DrinkChia!</a></div>
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I was recently introduced to DrinkChia! and tried it for the first time after my run yesterday. Right away, I was sold by the nutritious benefits, the naturally sweet flavor, and the <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/nutrition/omega-3">Omega-3</a> content. Since I'm not a huge fan of fish, I take Omega-3 supplements as part of my <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/10/hair-skin-nails-vitamins.html">Everyday Vitamins Routine</a> to supplement my need for fatty acid.<br />
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After comparing this 8oz bottle of DrinkChia! (880mg of Omega-3 + 290mg of Omega-6 + 100mg of Omega-9) to my bottle of Omega-3 Pills (1000mg of Omega-3 only), I realized this drink alone could replace my need for taking any kind of Fish Body Oils.<br />
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What does it taste like? <i>Exactly</i> what the label says...it comes in 3 different flavors (for now) including Honeysuckle Pear, Strawberry Citrus and Mango Tangerine.<br />
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Can you taste the chia seeds and does it have a weird texture?<br />
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You can taste the seeds but the texture is just like drinking orange juice with pulp. The seeds are packed in the <i>all organic</i>, <i>all-natural</i> juice and it blends nicely. Just don't forget to <i>Shake it Baby!</i><br />
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Chill, Shake, and DrinkChia!...it's pretty simple.</div>
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Besides giving you 880mg of Omega-3, it's loaded with antioxidants, it's gluten-free, and it only has 4 grams of sugar coming to 40 calories per 8oz. bottle.</div>
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Chia is a superfood and is proven to help hydration, endurance, heart health and brain power. For more information about it's nutritional benefits, visit the <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/nutrition/what-is-chia">DrinkChia! Nutrition Page.</a></div>
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DrinkChia! should not <i>replace</i> your need for a protein drink, but is recommended to be <i>part of </i>your morning breakfast, afternoon snack, or pre/post workout meals.</div>
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You can buy DrinkChia! online, or at Orlando venues. The stores I'm most familiar with are <a href="http://www.thefreshmarket.com/">Fresh Market</a>, <a href="http://www.chamberlins.com/">Chamberlin's</a> and <a href="http://www.trackshack.com/">Track Shack</a>, but you can find a complete list of distributors <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/buy-drink-chia/drink-chia-venues">here</a>. </div>
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Do you incorporate chia seeds into your diet? How?</div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-3902238972241340192011-12-28T22:16:00.000-05:002011-12-29T08:02:04.167-05:00Doggie Park DateToday was a great day for both Roadie and I. I got to spend the morning with my dear friend, Katie and he fell in love with his new girlfriend, Isabelle <i>or Izzy</i>.<br />
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Katie arrived around 9am with Izzy and a present in hand. She found this tennis ball at the pet store and had to get it for me, since it said HB <-- my nickname.<br />
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I love this! Although it was perfect for the dog park, I didn't take it with us because I didn't want to risk it getting dirty. Understandable? I think so.<br />
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We let the dogs get to know each other at home while we had a quick breakfast at <a href="http://www.firstwatch.com/">First Watch</a>. I'm no longer serving there, but I have been craving this Greek Fetish Omelet for a week now, so we stopped in to say <i>hello</i>.<br />
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It's an omelet, yes...but I chose to make it a sandwich with an English muffin, a tomato slice and cut the eggs into thirds. :)<br />
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After breakfast we headed over to <a href="http://www.drphillips.org/node/49">Dr. Phillips Community Park</a>. I love coming here and I know Roadie does too. What's not to love?<br />
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<i>Happy Thursday!</i></div>Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216642650838661904.post-68320940159668749212011-12-28T00:13:00.000-05:002011-12-28T08:13:50.724-05:00Naughty or Nice StockingsAlthough our first <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/married-christmas.html">Married Christmas</a> is over, there is still so much I <strike>want</strike> need to share. If I didn't elaborate on the presents that appeared in my stocking this year, it would be a shame...because they were out of control.<br />
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I'm not really sure if I was on the <i>Naughty</i> or <i>Nice</i> list this year because Santa (or Scott) left me pretty confused. I'm beginning to think that Santa had nothing to do with this because everything I found had a Japanese label on it.<br />
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<i> Hmmm</i>. I do remember Scott saying something about a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100-yen_shop">100 Yen</a> store.<br />
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Eh, you win some and you loose some...and I'm not quite sure which category my Stocking Stuffers fit under. I need your help deciding, so let's start at the beginning...<br />
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We decided our new<a href="http://www.apple.com/mac/"> iMac</a> and our <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/running-shoes-101.html">new running shoes</a> were our Christmas presents to each other, and I was kind of counting on Santa Claus to help me out with the stocking part...<i>no such luck</i>.<br />
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So, I did what anyone would do in this situation and started digging in. The first thing that made me question Santa's work were these Spicy Choco Sticks.<br />
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Since when did spicy + chocolate = yummy?<br />
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Next up...exactly what I was hoping for...a Nose Ball Roller.<br />
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Mind you, these are a size <i>Large.</i> Who fits in those? And WHY are they made of my fuzzy sock material? Oh, wait...I've been looking for these...Finger Puppets!</div>
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Or, can I interest you in borrowing my Instant Balloons?</div>
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The list of <strike>crap</strike> stuff goes on and on...but I'll leave you with the best highlight of all: Dried Fish.</div>
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Go ahead, dig in to those bad boys...I dare you. I guess my Nose Ball Roller came in handy, after all.<br />
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<i>Oh</i>...my husband. He found such joy in this that he decided to re-gift some of my presents for my niece and nephew. Notice how the wrapping is <i>just </i>as awesome as what's inside.<br />
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What happened next is best explained in this video:</div>
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Whether you were good or bad this year...I hope your <a href="http://heather-hesington.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas.html">Merry Christmas</a> Stockings turned out to be more <i>Nice</i> than <i>Naughty</i>.<br />
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<b>Question:</b><br />
Did anything outrageous end up in your stocking?Heather @ Life In Leggingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12671689393977908329noreply@blogger.com0