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I have pinned several pumpkin recipes and one of my favorites has beenÂ Crockpot Pumpkin Pie and Apple Oats!

Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats in the Crockpot Serves 6-8

2 c. steel cut oats
1 15oz can of pumpkin (or about 1 3/4 c.)
1 cup almond milk
1 apple chopped up
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tbsp + 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 c. honey or maple syrup (or leave unsweetened and add after itâ€s been cooked)

Put all ingredients in a oven safe bowl.Â Place bowl in slow cooker and add water up to half the bowl.Â Set to cook for 5-6 hours on low.Â Serve hot with milk or a dollop of Greek yogurt, extra honey or maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon. My favorite is with a scoop of Trader Joeâ€s pumpkin butter! If you have leftovers, they keep well in the fridge but can also be frozen in small portions to take out when needed for a quick breakfast.

P.S. Here isÂ another wreathÂ for a good friends wedding gift! Love making these!

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/pumpkin-pie-steel-cut-oats-in-the-crockpot/feed/ 3 Weekend Wrap-Up: Full of Adventure https://www.bobbimccormick.com/full-of-adventure/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/full-of-adventure/#comments Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:32:25 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=27000 This week has been nothing short of an adventure!Â HonestlyÂ October is my favorite month of the whole year, I always wish I would have been born in October

With the weather getting a bit cooler all my workouts have been wonderfully outside this week.

Tuesday I got in an awesome 5 mile run with my running buddy Val!

I also am getting serious about prepping foods and eating as clean as possible! My new favorite snack right now is mango + melon and one hardÂ boiledÂ egg!

On Wednesday I couldn’t teach kickboxing so I headed out on bike ride with Amy and after we did Peanutbutter Fingers Wedding Arm Workout! I also sported my new Living Proof Fit Gear and it was so comfy and I love the saying

I am also really falling in love with polka dots and pearls for some reason. I think being a girl is just too much fun!

I canÂ hardlyÂ believeÂ it myself, but I got up at 4:30am on Thursday for a 5 mile run wit SUSIE!!!! Making my weekly running total at 25 miles this week I am going to try and shoot to do this every Thursday morning, it felt great and I was done before the sun even came up!

Best part of fall HOT OATS with LoveGrown Granola!!!! Oh and be on the look at they have a new product coming out and I will be dropping HINTS like crazy!!!

Although it may only be in the 80’s right now, I am busting out myÂ scarvesÂ and boots! I always feel like I have so many more outfit options in the Fall and Winter!

To keep meÂ fueledÂ and lean I have becomeÂ obsessedÂ with giant sexy grilled chicken salads and sweet potatoes!! I think I had this for lunchÂ everydayÂ this week

To finish off myÂ adventurousÂ week I crushed 25 miles on my bike Friday morning and enjoyed EVERY MINUTE of it!

Because I am such a party animal I stayed up with Amy last night past midnight working on a present for a friends wedding this weekend. I may or may not go intoÂ businessÂ with these wreaths

P.S. I decided to wear leggings for the rest of my life.

After a full week I decided to take day off from workouts, listening to my body is the best workout ever! I slept in this morning and woke up to a french press full of pumpkin spiceÂ goodness!!

Lately I have been cherishing these quiet mornings more than normal. I think being still is something I am finally getting a handle on, well kinda…

Excuse me while I head to work in my PJ’s —–>I WISH!

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND! GO HAVE ANÂ ADVENTURE!

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/full-of-adventure/feed/ 3 No Bloat https://www.bobbimccormick.com/no-bloat/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/no-bloat/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:56:40 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=24386 Happy almost Friday friends!

Have I told you all how happy I am to be back to my normal self? I take my health for granted way too much. It feels good to be back to not blowing my nose every 5 seconds or having to cough every time I open my mouth to speak!

This week I have been doing great at my Back-to-Clean Eating Challenge. I have been sticking to 5-6 meals a day, eating lots of veggies, protein, and complex carbs. I have felt so DE-BLOATED from the holidays and have had so much more energy!! I am kind of excited about date night on Saturday though, I am craving some fro-yo!!

Here is a look at some of my favorite meals.

BREAKFAST

Kashi Go Lean with almond milk and an egg white puff. Just put 4 egg whites in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, yum!

Peanut Butter Banana Protein Oats: 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp PB, 1 scoop of protein powder, and 1/2 banana.

LUNCH

Brussels sprouts, carrots, trout and a small avocado.

Leftovers!!! Salmon, brown rice, veggies and a 1/2 an avocado.

SNACKS

I have been enjoying some pure protein bars, Greek yogurt, almonds and I really like these protein shakes in case you forget something.

DINNER

Hubby’s famous vinegar chicken with brown rice and Brussels sprouts.

Cajun Tofu. I just seasoned with a little paprika and chili powder and backed for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Along with steamed spinach and brown rice.

Late Night snacks have included protein shakes, cottage cheese and cinnamon, celery, almond butter and Greek yogurt and berries.

I have done 3 workouts from my 12 week challenge and just one day of Kickboxing. I am really sticking to the new cardio for 30 days, because like I said I really want to see results.Â So far each day at the gym has been pretty short about 30-40 minutes and the workouts have been doable. I think I need to up the weight a little. For the first time ever I actually did the bar squat!! I never thought I would use this machine, I was pretty darn proud of myself.

Tomorrow, I am going to go for a light run with my friend Val and do Day 4. Time to cook dinner and then relax for the evening!!

Question:
How is your new year going so far?

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/no-bloat/feed/ 6 Something Smells Amazing… https://www.bobbimccormick.com/something-smells-amazing/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/something-smells-amazing/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:34:05 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=24132 I love Sunday mornings off… it screams of Sabbath. I take my time getting out of bed and making a light special something for the Hubby and I. Thanks to Fresh & Easy. I made their box of Pumpkin Bread (but in muffin tins).

While they baked, I had a small bowl of oats with a cup of Joe.

In the oats:

1/2 cup of oats
1/2 cup of water
1/2 banana
A little homemade cranberry sauce

Toppings:

Love Grown Granola
Pecans
And Love

My whole body is sore from KB yesterday and now I am off for some more torture!!

P.S. Stay tuned for a tour of our Christmas decor! Everything is all up and ready… only 15 days till Christmas!

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/something-smells-amazing/feed/ 1 All Is Well https://www.bobbimccormick.com/all-is-well/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/all-is-well/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:42:39 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=23625 Hey Friends, HAPPY Hump Day!!

Thanks for all that were concerned about my procedure You are all so sweet. I have had some tummy issues for years and I am finally figuring out if I am allergic to something or if I have something worse. The results came back 100% healthy tummy and other side So that’s good but now we have to figure out what else it could be.

After fasting for 40 hours, I couldn’t wait to eat this lovely bowl of pumpkin oats!!

As well as drink some pumpkin spice coffee! I can’t believe I survived 2 days with zero caffeine! It’s a Christmas miracle!

Also guess what I saw today at Bed Bath and Beyond… Santa I want!

I had a blast at Foodbuzz Festival, but I was happy to come back to work and play with all of these crazies!

After all the fun at work Susie and I hit a BEAUTIFUL 5 mile run! Were running a half marathon on Sunday so thought we should Pile On the Miles

It was such a great run. After resting for three days it was exactly what my body needed!!

OK I know this was a bunch of randomness but wanted to show you all, all is WELL

Question:
Do you have a steal stomach or do you have to watch what you eat?

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/all-is-well/feed/ 11 Back In My Life Again + Pumpkin Oats https://www.bobbimccormick.com/back-in-my-life-again/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/back-in-my-life-again/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:45:24 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=23214 The past two days off have been just what I needed!

Cleaning, date night, baking, friends, yoga and lots of pumpkin madness!

I am so glad I finally got PUMPKIN!!!! Did you hear there is going to be a shortage this year?? Better get to the store and stalk up friends! The day I got the pumpkin I knew the first thing that I wanted to make with it was pumpkin oats!

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Pumpkin Oats – First Bowl of the Season!

The mix

1/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 banana
1/3 cup pumpkin
1/3 cup almond milk
1/4 cup water (or less)
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 tbsp flax seeds
Cinnamon
Pinch salt
pinch of ground cloves
pinch of nutmeg
handful walnuts

I topped it off with a little Apple Butter in a P!

mmmmm! Pumpkin I am so glad your in my life

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/back-in-my-life-again/feed/ 2 Make A Difference Monday: MLK Day https://www.bobbimccormick.com/make-a-difference-monday-mlk-day-2/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/make-a-difference-monday-mlk-day-2/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:31:00 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=1049 Yesterday turned out pretty productive, I still have half my to do list to cross off but I am hopeful to get most of it done today. I wanted to make something new last night, so I dug through what I had on hand and came up with a Sloppy Potato.

Ingredients: 2 small bakes red potatoâ€s, cooked turkey meat, a can of tomato paste, a can of black beans, McCormick sloppy Joe seasoning, and a little Colby cheese. It tasted amazing, I love the protein/carb/fat mix”:) I felt satisfied, but not too full.

SLOPPY POTATOEâ€S

MORNING EATS

I have today off, so I slept in till 8am and decided to start the week off with a wonderful bowl of oats. Hubby went off to his first day on the new job, I made him a lunch and sent him on his way. THE WHOLE HOUSE TO MYSELF!!!

I wanted to make something a little more fun but Oats sounded so good.

I made them over the stove KERF style. Threw in half banana while cooking, some pumpkin spice, a little brown sugar, and some flax seed. Then topped with 1/4 of an Honest Foodâ€s Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares, my favorite( I smashed up in a zip lock bag), check out OhSheGlows to win some for yourself!!! I also threw in some chopped pecans and sprinkled with coconut in honor of the cloudy day were having.

Of course I had a spoonful of AB:)

I sliced up a fresh orange, for some reason these oranges are so messy to peel. Anyone else ever have that problem?

With a cup of French press coffee, black (still keeping to the no creamer for the year).

I am currently watching the Today show, man canâ€t believe the inauguration is right around the corner!!! Yesterday I did my first 30 day Shred Workout with Jillian on level one, and it was great!!! SEXY SIX PACK here I come:) I need to use more weights so I am glad she incorporates them. I am a huge believer in mixing weights with cardio, I love getting my heart rate up and down, thatâ€s why I love kickboxing!!! Too bad my Garmin couldn’t tell me what my HR was, itâ€s officially broken. I am on the hunt to get a new one( which means I have to pull from my bike fund) !!!! I am not going to get the new one, I like my Garmin 305.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE MONDAY: MLK DAY

I thought it would be appropriate to share a little bit about Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 â€“ April 4, 1968), someone who has made a difference for our world today. Who was this man and why do we have a day an honor of him? When I lived in the south this Holiday felt more celebrated more real, then it does here in the west. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee for his beliefs. He was a preacher and an advocate for truth and justice.

King was a peace maker, a man who saw no color, but only wanting people living together in harmony. He spoke volumes about change and unity. He wanted people to truly give up all their hate for one another because of race and differences. Segregation is still so prevalent all over the world, we need to remember Kingâ€s passion and do our part in being reformers. They are many peace makers in our history, but I believe that we can all be peacemakers in our world today. What is your dream?

Please take 10 minutes out of your day watch and remember his infamous King speech, â€œI Have a Dreamâ€ .

WRAP UP

The rest of the day I will be cleaning, running errands for the hubby, reading for A&P, doing some light yoga, doing a blog video, and teaching AKB tonight. Have a beautiful Monday wether your working or not, do something nice for someone else it will make their MONDAY!!!!

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/make-a-difference-monday-mlk-day-2/feed/ 12 FRIDAY FUN POST #2 https://www.bobbimccormick.com/friday-fun-post-2-2/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/friday-fun-post-2-2/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:25:00 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=1008 Today in History: My beautiful Co-Worker Nicole was born into the world, Happy birthday Nicole!!!!

YES itâ€s Friday, the day we have waited for all week! Is it just me or did this week seem like it when on forever and ever?

RECAP OF LAST NIGHT

We met up with our Thursday night group and went to the Farmers Market here in town, itâ€s at night which I know is unique to our little town. We had so much fun, watched the carolers, shopped for breads, shopped for produce, and had some hot chocolate afterward. I didnâ€t get too much there, just some carrots (for the pot roast I am making today), a mini butternut squash and some sourdough bread (for the hubby of course).

Before we left I made this beautiful Cranberry Salmon Salad!

MORNING WORKOUT

Today I ran 4 miles and did a great push up, ab, and weight work at home. I need to go the gym next week!!!! Great run, itâ€s a little chilly here in So Cal, and we hear there is SNOW in our forecast for next week!

Running Stats:

Distance: 4.26miles
Time:35:34
Avg Pace: 8:21/mi
Max pace: 5:54/ mi
Calories Burned: 518

Abs and Stretching

50 straight crunches
50 one leg crunches on each side
50 toe touch crunches (laying on back legs up touching side to side)
50 bicycles
25 lower ab leg lifts
2 minute plank moves

MORNING EATS

I made another wonderful bowl of oats (no pic sorry)

I am also making a Pot Roast for dinner tonight, well the crock pot will be slaving all day and I will enjoy tonight!!!! This is my first attempt at ever making Pot Roast, but itâ€s the perfect food for this gloomy weather.

HOLIDAY BOOTIE BUSTER CHALLENGE UPDATE!

Yesterday was an off day, but I still got in some walking to get in those points! While I was walking I read some of my Runners Magazine, I LOVE multi-tasking!!!!

December 8th situps and pushups 20minutes- 1
December 8th AKB 1:15 -5 points
December 9th run 7.45 1:02:14 -7.5 points
December 9th situps and stretching 20 minutes- 1 points
December 9th AKB class 1hour -4 points
December 10th AKB class 1 hour :15 min- 5points
December 11th Walked 2 miles ( on my break)- 2 points
December 12th 4.26 mile run+ abs and push ups- 5 points

Total Points for the week of December 8th-12th= 30.5

I am proud of this, I hope to win but NOT kill myself doing itâ€¦I NEED TO RESPECT MY OFF DAYS!

While I was reading I saw that Rick Trujillo (Trujillo is my maiden name) is in Runners Wolrd this month as this crazy mountain runner! I wonder if were related, I soooo need to check into that!

NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN

December 11: I ate a Persimmon!!! I have never had one of these and they had them at the tasters at the market so I of course tried it, yummy! I guess you can bake with them???

CREATE YOUR OWN COOK BOOK CONTEST WINNER!

This was really hard to judge, there were so many wonderful and creative recipes that came in!! But someone has to win so the winner of the CreateMyCookbook gift certificate to make their very own cookbook is:

Elizabeth Mays from Stevensville, MI congrats GIRL!

Peppermint Bark Recipe ( with added almonds) if you want the recipe email me and I will get it to you!

DONâ€T FORGET ABOUT THIS WEEKS PROBAR CONTEST LAST DAY TO ENTER IS SUNDAY!

CHRISTMAS WISH LIST

My running buddy Rachel has a great list of things to buy for the athlete in your life, check it out!

Also I am adding to my list a FRENCH PRESS!!!!

OFF AND OUT!

Well I am off to work, going to be a busy day we are making Gingerbread this will be a first for me! Tonight we are going to a Christmas Concert with some friends and then tomorrow hubby and I are in for a full day of shopping and baking ( I know Hubby is THRILLED). HAVE A HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!!!

P.S. Here is a pic of the Christmas trees I made with my class, there super easy and soooo cute!

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/friday-fun-post-2-2/feed/ 16 I WILL NOT GET SICK! https://www.bobbimccormick.com/i-will-not-get-sick/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/i-will-not-get-sick/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:22:00 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=178 Let’s hope I don’t lose my voice in class tonight! I haven’t been feeling sick or anything but in the evening my throat starts to feel gross and Monday night I almost lost my voice during AKB. I am chilling at Sbux before I have to go teach tonight, let me give you a little recap the day in check list form:

Had no coffee when I got up so I headed to the local coffee shop and picked up this yummy bad boy, can’t wait to have it tomorrow. Check!

No yoga this morning just relaxed and caught up on some blogs and finished stamping all the cards to go in the mail today! Check!

Ate another yummy bowl of oats, basically the same as yesterday minus the coconut and chocolate chips and added some Greek yogurt( this was a first it was soooo good) . Check!

Had a fun day at work, made Hershey Kisses Christmas Trees. Check!

Sitting at Sbux blogging. Check!

MORE CHRISTMAS WISH LIST

There are a few more things I wouldn’t mind getting for Christmas:

An Endurance Bag, this bag is perfect for all types of athletes more so runners! Keeps you organized and I love the pocket under the bag to keep your muddy running shoes in.

Run to finish posted about the Rock “N” Roll Arizona half and full marathon on January 18th 2009! I would love to do this. The half of course, and I would love it if someone paid for my entry fee!!! PLEASE SANTA!!! It’s over a three day weekend and here are some great things they say about it!

5 Reasons to ROCK& RUN Arizona

Flat and Fast Courses & Perfect Running Weather
Rockinâ€

Live Music, Cheerleaders & Course Support
Fantastic Winter Getaway & 3-Day Holiday Weekend
Spectacular Resorts, Spas & Restaurants
ULTIMATE DESTINATION MARATHON EXPERIENCE!

So who wants to do it with me, any takers!!!!

NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN

December 10: I tried a peppermint brownie sample at SBUX normally I would pass it up but because I am going to be burning some major calories tonight, I thought what the heck LIVE A LITTLE!

Have a great night everyone, so excited it’s almost FRIDAY! I am doing some major baking and Christmas shopping this weekend can’t wait!

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/i-will-not-get-sick/feed/ 18 Night Full of Surprises!!! https://www.bobbimccormick.com/night-full-of-surprises-2/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/night-full-of-surprises-2/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:05:00 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=1005 Holiday BOOTIE BUSTER CHALLENGE UPDATE!December 8th situps and pushups 20minutes- 1
December 8th AKB 1:15 -5 points
December 9th run 7.45 1:02:14 -7.5 points
December 9th situps and stretching 20 minutes- 1 points
December 9th AKB class 1hour -4 pointsTOTAL POINTS as of today: 18.5

MORNING WORKOUT

The running part of my morning included a 7.45 mile run!!! I was up and energized this morning, and considering how tired I was last night (and that I had a dopio espresso before class) I donâ€

t know how I got up to EARLY, but I did! I thought I would try an old highschool cross country route this morning, itâ€

s funny too me that this 8 mile course was our LONG run. I was at the top of the hill so I did the course backward, BIG MISTAKE! Thank GOD I had my heed and gels, otherwise I would have died out there! The first 4 miles were all DOWN hill, and you know what that means that on the way back I had to run up hill. I thought it was just a GRADUALE down hill but I was wrong, it was STEEP. Man I stopped looking at my pace, not to get discouraged and trudged up those hills. The last half mile was down hill so I sprinted in and finished hard. I donâ€

t think I have breathed that hard on a run in a LONG time.

Run Stats:
Distance: 7.45 miles
Time: 1:02
Pace: 8:46 ( I was proud considering half the run was HILLS)
Calories: 975

Abs and Stretching -20 minutes
50 straight crunches
50 one leg crunches on each side
50 toe touch crunches (laying on back legs up touching side to side)
50 bicycles
25 lower ab leg lifts
2 minute plank moves

BEST BOWL OF OATS

After that killer run, I made the best bowl of pumpkin oats!!!

The combo:

Â½ c of oats
Â½ c soy milk
Â½ c H2O
Â¼ c of pumpkin
Â½ banana
Pinch of pumpkin spice
1/8 banana PROBAR
Handful of flax seed
Handful of Almonds
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Sprinkle of brown sugar

with a spoonful of apple butter

CHRISTMAS WORKOUT MUSIC

Why not burn some extra calories this season by shaking your bootie to some Holiday Music!!! I found a fun work out CD here to get you moving. You don’t have to make time for the gym to burn off extra calories you can dance around the house to your favorite sounds of the season. Check out this CHART below that tells you how many calories you can burn from DANCING. I will be struttin my stuff every chance I GET!

MY MINI BOOTCAMP PART I

To encourage you all this season, I am throwing out some mini boot camp tips. If you donâ€

t know this already I teach AKB (Aerobic Kickboxing) and I consider myself a motivator in the gym and at home! I am going to post some videos these next few weeks to show you some moves you can do at home, that take so little time but get you ready for the NEW YEAR. I want you all to look and feel your best for 2009, itâ€s your time to SHINE!

This move is real simple. You just need to put your feet under a couch and come up and do four quick air punches side to side. If you have someone to do this with have them hold a pillow in front of you s you can punch it! Do this for 2 minutes and you will feel the burn!

MY CHRISTMAS WISH

What I want for Christmas is to be able to do the inaugural Kauaâ€i Marathon!!! I absolutely love Kauai, hubby and I went there on our honey moon, and we found our second home away from home. I would love to save up for this marathon, itâ€s my next marathon goal after the Boston Marathon. Anyone want to go with me????!!!!

STARTING SCHOOL- THE JOURNEY TO BECOMING AN RD

Well I did it I registered for my first college class since 2006! I am on a journey to become a Registered Dietician ( and RD). I am so excited about starting in January!!! I will be taking 3 prerequisites in the next 6 months, before I start my Masters in Dietics. So these next months are going to be a true test to see if I am ready to be back at school. I am taking one class at a time, which I NEVER did in college, I always had 20 units and worked 2 jobs! I know that Anatomy and Physiology will be tough, but itâ€s only 2 days a week, so I think and hope I can handle it. The class is Friday morning 8am-11am and Saturday mornings 8am-11am (no more sleeping in on weekends). I canâ€t wait to start; I know this is what I need to be doing to get to where I want to be!

NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN

December 9: I ate a GUAVA!!! I have never had one of these and a co-worker brought them in, of course I had to try them, VERY good but A LOT off seeds.

CREATE YOUR OWN COOK BOOK CONTEST WINNER!

The judges are still working at it stay tuned, promise to post the winner tomorrow.

CHRISTMAS CARDS

Well hubby did a great job of designing Christmas Cards! I am so glad we went with Bosco on them, it is so cute. I am going to finish stuffing them and putting them in the mail tomorrow (only 3 days later then I wanted to get them out).

DINNER AND A SURPRISE!

When I got home tonight I made a yummy whole wheat butternut squash qusedilla. I mixed butternut squash puree with s little Colby cheese, black beans, and spread on top of a quesadilla with a little sour cream of course. Then on the side I had a cranberry feta salad. It was the perfect amount of carbs, protein and fats!!!

Then I saw that I got a package from the lovely folks at LARABAR (thankyou!), it included a ton of LARABARS of course and a cute T-shirt ( I be wearing this to work tomorrow!). Along with my new Runners World Magazine I canâ€t wait to read!

WRAP UP

Well I did my AKB tonight and I was pretty exhausted, I am taking tomorrow off and doing some yoga in the AM. I KNOW my body needs it! I am teaching AKB in the evening so I need to be refreshed. RANDOM THOUGHT: I want to do a half marathon in January I have decided, I think it will be a great way to start the NEW YEAR, and kick off my Boston training, anyone know of any good ones close to SO CAL? Ok I am going to head to bed and watch a little TV and stuff envelopes. Hope you all had a TERRIFIC TUESDAY!!!!

P.S. Donâ€t forget to leave a comment for the PROBAR contest!!!!

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