Hi there! Wowww…I feel like I haven’t posted in such a long time! Even though I only post about 3-4 times a week, posting after 6 days feels like forever.
Without further ado, I want to thank you all for the awesome feedback in regards to my headers! Yeah… I’ve been having so much fun using my creative juices that I just couldn’t help myself from ending up with like, a gazillion different styles. And changing the headers like, the same amount of times. In the end, I decided to go with a nice clean look. 
I can be so indecisive sometimes that I absolutely drive myself nuts! Are you guys the same way?
Here’s to hoping that indecision has one of those quirks when people say, “did you know that if you are (insert adj.) then that means you are (insert adj.)?”
Lately, both Greg and I have been little busy bees with our church’s VBS coming up! Not only do we have a lot of decorations to help out with, but we’re also the characters in this year’s skit. Somehow, I ended up with the lead character named Kamalei, and she’s a super perky and quirky gal that probably suits my character a little too well. I still have lots of lines to memorize and to say that I’m just a bit nervous would be an understatement!
In order to deal with the upcoming 5 days of VBS, I went ahead and squeezed in some great workouts yesterday because I just don’t know if I’ll have any free time at all this week. Most likely, I will do some of Leah’s shorts routines or a short body weight circuit in the evening. That is…if I have any energy left in me.
I am constantly reminded that in the midst of hectic schedules, I (and we) should be mindful of keeping up with at least some of my daily routines like staying active and eating healthy snacks and meals. Or at least as much as time allows. Remember, preparation helps with success!
This morning’s breakfast was very exciting. So exciting that I was waiting for a few good days for Greg’s peanut butter jar to come to an end!
I tell you, sometimes you just have to go back to a simple jar of hot oats to start your day off right. Oh, and a great devotional read.
This oat jar was filled with bananas, cinnamon, and apples! It was sprinkled with sunflower seeds, a block of dark sea salt chocolate, and carrot muffin pieces from Mimi’s Cafe. Mimi sure makes the meanest carrot muffins to have walked upon the face of the earth my taste buds.
Then lunch rolled around a few hours later and I was hungry for Sabra’s garlic hummus, toast, greens, and a side of lemon chicken soup.
I will be sharing the recipe soon so stay tuned for that!
Workouts
As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, I had an awesome workout session yesterday. It consisted of 25 minutes of running intervals and a short circuit that left my muscles burning, and it goes something like this:
I colored the intervals so that it would be easier to see the break-down because there’s nothing as overwhelming as a hard-to-read chart. After the last interval recorded in the chart, I went back down in incline level and speed until I completed a total of 25 minutes. As you can see, the sprints are long enough to leave me gasping for breath, but short enough so that my legs won’t give in during the sprint.
I think that one of the most essential components of intervals is the brief time of going all out and then resting or walking for an even shorter period of time. At the end of this interval I wanted to cry and call for my mommy.
After running, I headed over to the private room and performed a circuit of 4 exercises:
1) Burpees with pushups- 12 reps
2) Toe Plie Squats- 12 reps
3) Renegade Rows- 12 reps alternating sides (10 lbs. each hand)
4) Mountain climbers- 20 reps (2 jumps=1 rep)
I then proceeded to complete 3 plank holds for 1 min. and 30 sec. each time. Well, the last time I collapsed to the ground right at minute 1. 
I hope you guys are having a great week and talk to you soon!
Do you prefer long distance running or intervals?
-I like to do both, and it all depends on what I’m “feeling” that day.
Are you an indecisive person? If so, when are you like that the most?
Love,
Ellie <33
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I am definitely indecisive! You’d think as I get older, I’d be less that way, but I feel like it’s increasing! I think it comes down to worrying I’ll make the wrong choice and be really regretful because that has happened a few times…but you never know if the other choice would have led to something worse! It’s a vicious cycle. I’m still trying to discover what it feels like to have ‘gut instincts’ vs. just worrying! It’s all a work in progress.
that’s so interesting Lauren! I never thought of it as a “regret” thing. I’m usually like that with the smallest things–like what I’m going to order, etc. but it still drives me crazy
And I’m sure you’ll get better and better as you grow even more in the Lord. I think it’s a work in progress for everyone in the end.
The header is looking really great, Ellie!! I love it so much, so clean and pretty! I hope you & Greg have a great great time at VBS <3
ohh yyayyyy thank you Britt!! That makes me giddy inside, haha! and we did have a great time today~but I’m pooped!
Love your header – and I am the opposite of indecisive, I am too decisive because I’m so impatient! At a certain point I’ll go with whenever just because I’m sick of waiting!
that is soooo interesting Laura~I don’t know too many people who are “too decisive” and I think that’s a gift in its own self. Any qualities we have can be used for the good if we let them
I prefer long distance running, but intervals are good, for when I want to change my routine. just depends on my mood. and, i am very indecisive. i think about everything before deciding on everything.
your oat jar meal looks delicious.
nice header, by the way. love it.
I agree that intervals are a great choice for getting out of a rut. I can’t say I like one more than the other although I USED to only like long distance. And thanks for the header comment
That breakfast jar looks quite incredible! And I agree – long distance and intervals are both good
I like intervals on a treadmill and long distance out doors.
Same here! I do prefer long running outside, but don’t end up doing it as often as I’d like to.
I am sooo an interval girl!! I hate running, so I try to finish it up quick! lol
Have fun with VBS! My church isnt having one this year, instead we just have tons of events throughout the summer!
I bet you’re so fast Kat! Especially considering the fact that youz a soccer chick!
I’ve noticed that many churches aren’t doing VBS this summer–I wonder why though.
Your breakfast pb jar looks amazing!
Oh boy, I’m so indecisive that even I’m annoyed by it! I sympathize with Tim..Let me tell ya, that does NOT usually happen. hehe
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I know that running intervals burns much more calories and is highly recommended, but I actually like running at a constant, steady pace for an extended amt of time. It gives me a chance to collect my thoughts and meditate as well. I actually went to the gym for the first time in a month and took part in the barbell strength class. And boy, it felt great!
Thanks for the recommendation! Jesus Calling…I desire to find that inner peace.
Good luck w all the VBS preparation!! Oh, how I wish I can see the skit!
I 100% agree with you in that long distance allows the mind to “free up” and meditate on everyday life, God, etc.
And Jesus Calling is def. a great one because it’s so simple yet it reminds us that having intimacy with the Lord EVERY.DAY. is so essential to our walk with God!
Hehe I love your breakfast jar =)
I’m not big on running and prefer group classes and team sports to get my exercise. I just get too bored when I’m looking at the same thing at the gym and there’s nothing to focus on.. I’ve recently taken up swimming though which is quite relaxing..
you know what?!! I’ve NEVEr taken a group class! I am curious about them, but not enough to join ‘em. I think I’m more self-motivated when it comes to fitness, for some reason. But I think it’s so cool that we’re all so different in our approach to fitness. Swimming sounds fun! But I’m not too great at it….:P I think I’m a BIT fearful of water.
your site does look really great, awesome job doing it all on your own too!
omygosh Katie, you are TOO kind! haha. I appreciate your encouragement though because it motivates me to stay creative.
I do love running – at least I started to love it again recently, after the running hangover I had since my first 10K last autumn – and thats actually the reason why I do prefer intervals. At least on the treadmill. My younger self could run on this stupid boring thing for an hour and longer, but now I am way to impatient. On the outside, on the other hand, I hate intervals – is that strange? – and enjoy a nice simple 5K, without putting pressure on me to opt for making another mile. Hm… let me rethink it… I would say those are my favorite runs – the long, let your mind get blown through, kind of runs.
btw – you made me quite longing for my peanut butter jar to come to an end…
Phewww I bet I’d have a hangover too after that much running!
I totally get what you’re saying! Outside and inside are so different, and both have so much to offer but in their own unique ways. Andabout the PB jar…DO it. Finish it. 
I love to do long runs, but there are just those days where I have no patience for steady state. I’m always indecisive about what to cook or where to eat!
ahhh the good ol’ steady state curse. haha! I do get into those moods every now and then if I’m feeling tired!