Sunday, July 24, 2011
Climb Run Lift Mom will return soon!
I've had so much going on lately that my blog has taken a back seat. It will be back soon though! I've got a Q & A post to write and a review/giveaway to write up! Darn personal lives make everything so complicated. But everything is OK here on the home front and hopefully in the next week or so there will be some fresh new posts :) Thanks for sticking around!!!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
My new favorite treat!
I was super stressed and having chocolate cravings today, however I didn't want to go too crazy since I'm making an effort to get back on the Sugar Free wagon. These aren't entirely sugar free, but a whole heck of a lot better than the original no bake chocolate peanut butter cookies I was craving. I'll apologize right away because I'm not really a cook/baker so I don't have the exact measurements, just kind of eye balled it, so you'll have to just go with it :)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites
Ingredients:
Carob Chips
Cacao Nibs
Vanilla Whey Protein
Oats
White Chocolate Wonderful Peanut Butter
Unsweetened Soy Milk
Chia Seeds
Slivered Almonds also make a great addition!
First I melted carob chips with a little bit of unsweetened soy milk, then added some peanut butter into the mixture and heated until it was all melted together. After that I mixed in some oats, a scoop of vanilla protein powder and some cacao nibs and formed the mixture into balls and placed on a baking sheet. I flattened the balls out and put sheet in freezer for about 5 minutes.
The peanut butter contains 7g of sugar per 2 Tbs serving, the cacao nibs contain 9g of sugar per 1 oz serving, and the protein powder is sugar free although it is made with stevia. Not too bad, but in no way sugar free unfortunately. I just need to remind myself that despite being relatively healthy they are just a treat!!!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Updates!
First off, THANK YOU so much everyone for your support and concern. It really meant a lot to me, especially being so far away most of my friends and my family during this time. My kids are doing surprisingly well and although there has been some bumps in the road but I'm handling everything pretty well considering.
I had my first taste of freedom this weekend. It was so exciting! I got to run outside for the first time without paying a babysitter! I cannot even describe in words how liberating that was. It was so strange having time for myself without all the normal time and energy it usually takes to make that time for myself. I'm already anticipating many more positive things to come.
Onto more fitness related topics! I've been testing out 2 new pairs of shoes this week. Can't wait to see how what I think after a couple more runs.
However, it'll have to wait a couple weeks. I think I've injured myself again. This last week with all the stress I've really been pushing my workouts and I ended up running more than 1/2 of my usual weekly mileage in about 24 hrs. My right hip and ankle are paying the price. So I've made an executive decision to lay off running for a bit to rest them up.
And on the challenge front... I've been doing surprisingly well for my 30 day Sugar Free Challenge considering everything that's going on. I'm usually a crazy, emotional eater so this is really impressive for me. I have cheated a couple times, nothing too crazy though. I will continue to redo the 30 day Sugar Free Challenge until I actually complete 30 days without cheating! The Abs Challenge hasn't been going as great as I would like, but I have been making a conscience effort to do something ab related almost everyday. Whether it be crunches or planks while watching TV or doing homework or breaking out the Ab Ripper X, I've been doing something. And I think the Sugar Free challenge is really important to the Abs Challenge because, as we all know, abs are made in the kitchen :)
I had my first taste of freedom this weekend. It was so exciting! I got to run outside for the first time without paying a babysitter! I cannot even describe in words how liberating that was. It was so strange having time for myself without all the normal time and energy it usually takes to make that time for myself. I'm already anticipating many more positive things to come.
Onto more fitness related topics! I've been testing out 2 new pairs of shoes this week. Can't wait to see how what I think after a couple more runs.
However, it'll have to wait a couple weeks. I think I've injured myself again. This last week with all the stress I've really been pushing my workouts and I ended up running more than 1/2 of my usual weekly mileage in about 24 hrs. My right hip and ankle are paying the price. So I've made an executive decision to lay off running for a bit to rest them up.
And on the challenge front... I've been doing surprisingly well for my 30 day Sugar Free Challenge considering everything that's going on. I'm usually a crazy, emotional eater so this is really impressive for me. I have cheated a couple times, nothing too crazy though. I will continue to redo the 30 day Sugar Free Challenge until I actually complete 30 days without cheating! The Abs Challenge hasn't been going as great as I would like, but I have been making a conscience effort to do something ab related almost everyday. Whether it be crunches or planks while watching TV or doing homework or breaking out the Ab Ripper X, I've been doing something. And I think the Sugar Free challenge is really important to the Abs Challenge because, as we all know, abs are made in the kitchen :)
Whew! I think that's about it. Hope you all had a great 4th of July holiday!
Friday, July 1, 2011
The Scariest Thing I've Ever Done
Well so far I've followed through on my personal challenge to do one thing that scares me every month. Although I can't say this months challenge was done completely on my own. I finally was able to take the necessary steps to remove myself and my children from a negative situation. After 10 yrs in a controlling, abusive relationship I have finally found the strength to walk away. I served my ex with a protective order last night and it was by far the scariest thing I've ever done. I'm not naive enough to believe this is the end all, I believe it will get worse before it actually gets better. But for now, I can breathe. And it's an amazing feeling.
Throughout this process I've had people tell me how strong I am for going through with this. After almost 10 years of feeling anything but strong it was a strange compliment. It sounds cliche to say but I credit rock climbing for giving me the strength to take the necessary steps to leave this situation. Before rock climbing, I never knew how strong I was, mentally or physically. It made me look at myself in a whole new light. I wasn't helpless, I wasn't stupid and I wasn't a failure anymore. I was a strong, confident woman who could stand on her own two feet.
I also need to mention that I could not have done this on my own. You never know exactly how amazing your friends are until it comes down to the nitty gritty. I've discovered that my friends are indeed amazing. The support and encouragement I've received has been overwhelming. After years of my ex attempting to alienate my friends from me, they are still there for me 100%. I cannot thank them enough.
If you have friends involved in a controlling, abusive situation please help them. They may resist help, but don't walk away. There will come a day that enough will be enough, or they'll finally have an epiphany and realize they don't deserve that kind of life and when that happens, they will need you. I know I'm no authority on the matter and I don't mean to sound like a PSA (well maybe I do). But if I can help anyone in the way my friends have helped me then I feel that something positive has come from my negative experience.
Thank you for reading, I know this post wasn't exactly related to climbing, running or lifting but it was something I needed to get off my chest.
Throughout this process I've had people tell me how strong I am for going through with this. After almost 10 years of feeling anything but strong it was a strange compliment. It sounds cliche to say but I credit rock climbing for giving me the strength to take the necessary steps to leave this situation. Before rock climbing, I never knew how strong I was, mentally or physically. It made me look at myself in a whole new light. I wasn't helpless, I wasn't stupid and I wasn't a failure anymore. I was a strong, confident woman who could stand on her own two feet.
I also need to mention that I could not have done this on my own. You never know exactly how amazing your friends are until it comes down to the nitty gritty. I've discovered that my friends are indeed amazing. The support and encouragement I've received has been overwhelming. After years of my ex attempting to alienate my friends from me, they are still there for me 100%. I cannot thank them enough.
If you have friends involved in a controlling, abusive situation please help them. They may resist help, but don't walk away. There will come a day that enough will be enough, or they'll finally have an epiphany and realize they don't deserve that kind of life and when that happens, they will need you. I know I'm no authority on the matter and I don't mean to sound like a PSA (well maybe I do). But if I can help anyone in the way my friends have helped me then I feel that something positive has come from my negative experience.
Thank you for reading, I know this post wasn't exactly related to climbing, running or lifting but it was something I needed to get off my chest.
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