Moving On Up

    I like to think that I am a source of entertainment for the PTA's and physical therapists @OptimusPhysicalTherapy. For the past several weeks I have been slaving away at my mind numbing exercises I must do in order to wreak havoc on Odessa once more. Tuesday was a normal session until I heard the magical words, "You have a few new exercises". I became like a kid at Disneyland joyfully clapping my hands and smiling like I had been drinking mimosas. New exercises mean that I am indeed progressing! I was happier than the Vikings conquering Normandy.

     I was not allowed to perform running drills, balancing exercises, heavy lifting, high knees, or squats. But I was allowed to sway side to side while standing on a foam pad and throw a ball at a trampoline. Let the jealousy ensue. They also let me sit on a rolling stool and roll around the room using only my calf muscles to allow me forward momentum. The finale was using a heavy resistance band and doing walk-aways on the left and right sides. This involved me holding the rope and walking my feet out several feet, keeping control of my balance and not allowing the rope to tip me over. What can I say? Physical therapy can be very exciting and challenging.
    
    So far PT this week has been fun and different which makes me a happier person. I still have aspirations of bigger leg muscles with more definition. I am not there yet but I am closer than I was yesterday.

Only cool people perform calf raises with weights.

This band exercise helps to strengthen my ACL. (Right leg)

(Left Leg) Pretty scars.

Growing Up

Today at 0900 Steven and I paid off our car!!! I am so proud and happy that this moment finally came. We are slowly but surely becoming debt free through persistence and good money management. Wow, I feel like such an adult. Thank you for allowing me to have a grownup moment :)

     This morning came way too early but I had some Spark from +AdvoCare and feel more human. I have given up +Monster Energy due to the carb crashes that will follow after my ingesting this tasty energy drink. I first became of +AdvoCare through a classmate's stunning weight loss and energy spike. Being a graduate student I couldn't help but envy the pep in her step or the fact that she felt great all the time. I began to use products like #Spark and #Slam to help me power through long study sessions, orchestra rehearsals, and working all day. The Oasis drink mix helps to keep my stress levels down and my immunity up throughout my hectic schedule.I have decided to step up my game and try the 24 Day Challenge on March 10 to help lose a few lb.'s. I, of course will be posting about the highs and lows of this challenge on the blog.

     I hope everyone has a fantastic day!

This is what is usually in my desk lol. #Advocare

Bam!! Random picture of Dixie the rescue puppy my brother in law brought home :).

Cherry Spark is my new favorite flavor.