I hope you’re having a lovely week. Tomorrow’s F*R*I*D*A*Y 
Yesterday was a busy one!
I woke up bright and early to meet my running partner for a fabulous 6am run. The weather was perfect (capri running tights + short sleeves) and the sun was just rising when we started. We covered between 6-7 miles and finished right at an hour.
The only downfall was literally that. I took a big fall in the middle of an intersection! I have no idea how, or why, but one minute I was up and the next I was down. I even ripped a big hole in my tights 
It happened within the first mile, and after I realized I was okay, we continued on our merry way. What a way to start out the day!
I have a scraped and bruised knee, but besides that I’m fine.
I came home to refuel before heading to the gym to teach BodyPump class.
Smoothie: almond milk, 1/3 banana, frozen strawberries, plain greek yogurt, 1 tbsp. flax, 1 tsp. honey
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Toast w/ almond butter
It was a good combo of protein, fats, and carbs to replenish from my run and fuel me through pump. Plus, it tasted great 
After teaching, I got a TON of work done before training some clients and coaching boxing. When I came home, I was pooped, and crashed out on the couch around 8:45pm. I kid you not.
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This morning I awoke super early to train my group. Today marked our 1 year training anniversary! This group of ladies is incredibly dedicated, strong, and fun to work with. Diane, Lorelei, Leslie, and Karen…there is NOBODY else I would get up at 4:45am every Thursday morning for a year for. And that’s the truth.
After training I ate an oat mess (to-go style), taught another boxing class, then got in my workout. I was debating between running and step class, but with my skinned/sore knee, I vetoed running.
Step was a great workout and just what I needed to leave me sweaty and tired.
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Post-workout I raced home to work on my paper before class. It ended up taking me forever to finish, but I did in perfect timing and had a “warm-from-the-printer” copy to turn into my prof. I hate to proclaim that I’m done forever…because we all know what happened the last time I said that, but finger’s crossed this is it!
Class flew by (we’re doing presentations on our other big paper) and when I got home Colin had dinner waiting yet again. I’m definitely getting spoiled.
He whipped up some chicken and black bean tacos in blue corn shells. They were AMAZING. He sauteed onion and ground chicken breast until cooked then added a bunch of spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne) and some water until it cooked down, then added a can of black beans. We plopped them into corn shells (heated in the oven at 350° for 10-min) and topped with lettuce, salsa, and shredded jack cheese.
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Okay, I’m off to get ready for bed. I teach kickboxing in the morning then have a full day of work and clients. I also have some fun prep to do for the bachelorette party festivities on Saturday night!
See ya tomorrow…
*TIP TIME*
Balance your veggie intake. If you know your dinner will be short on the greens, pack or buy a big salad for lunch. If your first few meals are low on the produce, pile on the veggies at dinner.
Question: Any big weekend plans?
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