Today started bright and early. My dad and I awoke before everyone else as usual and after publishing this morning’s blog post, I drove to the gym for a workout.
Talk about some beautiful early morning views…
At the gym, I did 20 minutes of cardio split between the stair master and the elliptical before hopping off and doing a total body workout inspired by BodyPump.
I completed 50 repetitions of the following exercises:
- Squats
- Deadlifts
- Mountain Climbers
- High Knees
- Pushups
- Hamstring Ball Curls
- Bicep Curls
- Shoulder Raises
- Jumping Jacks
- Plank (60 seconds)
- Tricep Extensions
- Crunches on Exercise Ball
This workout had me sweatin’ and guzzlin’ water at the end!
Once I arrived home, I joined my family for a big breakfast before showering and driving to Clearwater for my friend Leah’s bridal shower.
Leah and I were in the same sorority in college and you might remember seeing her fiancé, Ricky, on the blog during our crazy cruise back in April. They’re a great couple!
Leah’s sister and maid of honor planned her bridal shower at their parents’ house and did a great job. There was delicious food, fun games and mojitos!
We played “How Well Do You Know the Bride?” which was a lot of fun!
My friend Laurel and I ended up tying for first place and were given M&M Cookies in a Jar as our prize! How fun!
Then it was time to open presents!
Leah had some help from her adorable flower girl.
It was such a nice afternoon and I’m so glad I was able to help celebrate Leah’s upcoming wedding. Now we have her bachelorette party to look forward to in New Orleans in a little more than a month!
P.S. The Fashion page was updated this afternoon.
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Cookies in a jar, what a great prize!
It’s always fun to spend time with old friends, especially when you can win a prize! haha
How do you motivate yourself to wake up so early to workout? Since I’m about to go back to school I’d love to know the tricks/motivation to get you up and going.
My two biggest problems are:
1. Being exhausted
2. Either feeling over full or not full enough to work out.
Any tips?
Thanks <3
hi dj! i wrote a post all about my transition into early morning workouts, which you may find here: https://www.pbfingers.com/2010/08/16/how-to-work-out-in-the-morning/ i hope this helps!
What kind of headband are you wearing at the gym? So cute and I’m in the market for one!
thanks! it is made by sparkly soul. you may find them online here: http://sparklysoul.com/ i also love bicbands (http://www.bicbands.com/) which are basically the same thing, but $5 cheaper!
How I love sunrises over water. I miss my early morning rowing days!
Wow, that’s just one of those views that really makes you appreciate life.
I love early morning views. Always makes me happy to have gotten up and out to workout.
looove your dress!
I just discovered this blog (thanks to pinterest) 🙂 and it’s freaking awesome! Love it. not many people these days appreciate a healthy lifestyle, not to mention a good bridal shower!
Hi Julie! Did you do 50 reps for each exercise consecutively? (i.e. 50 squats, followed by 50 deadlifts, etc.)? Thanks!
Oh I just love wedding related stuff hehe :). Glad you had a great time! You look fantastic! And your dress is so cute!
Hi,
When you say you completed 50 repetitions of the following exercises does that mean you did 50 of each exercise? Like, 50 squats, 50 dead lifts, etc.? And, if you hold hand weights during your exercise what weight do you typically use?
Thanks!
You always have the cutest outfits!! May I raid your closet one day? 🙂
how fun! i love bridal showers:)
I noticed your blog as it has been constantly pinned on pinterest, and couldn’t wait any longer to check it out. I have to say everything about your stories, recipes and photos had me engrossed in it for a good hour or so. Keep it up I love everything about it and wanted to give you praise for having such a lively page. 🙂
Ahhhh I love reading about weddings and wedding parties! And although I don’t like M&Ms (only the peanut ones), I’m craving some of those cookies. 0_0 I think it’s time to feed the cookie monster in me now. 😛
Those kind of views are enough motivation to get up early in the morning- beautiful!
Looks like you had fun! My mother’s name is Leah, she is always saying there aren’t enough Leah’s in the world {around here there are very few}.
Would you mind asking your friend Leah were her earrings are from? I have been looking for the exact pair for so so long, with no luck.
You guys look beautiful! I love your dress! I bet that was a lot of fun! That was me about two months ago. I had two weddings that I was in! One in May and one in June.. it was great! It was crazy having them back-to-back like that.
M & M cookies in a jar is definitely a fantastic prize to win 🙂
And mojitos – can never go wrong with them!
I stumbled upon your blog about a month ago via Pinterest like many other people on here. I have been attempting to eat healthier and work out for about 3 months now and I have lost about 15 lbs and I am about 15 lbs from my goal weight. My boyfriend and I have been trying to eat healthier and be more active together. On the weekends we have been playing tennis together or kayaking, basically anything that gets us out of the house 🙂
I love your blog. It is great to see what type of workouts you enjoy and food you eat.
P.S. what sorority were you in??
congrats on your success! that’s wonderful!! 🙂 i was a kd at UCF.
thank you! i live in maine and i was a dz at UMaine.