First time in New York that I am blogging from the comfort of my bed.
Yes, after 4 months, I finally bought internet service. Its amazing I didn't go through withdrawal...or get kicked out of Starbucks.
Actually, there are only 2 reasons I would ever get kicked out of a coffee shop....1) for saying something completely inappropriate within earshot of a small child....or 2) for jumping behind the counter and placing my head under the coffee dispenser. That's it. Although I'm sure they're not exactly thrilled with people staying for 3 or 4 hours...I'd probably hate me too.
...things I don't have to worry about anymore...woohoo!
It was a beautiful thing once the ol World Wide Web was up and running. Welcome to 2015 Meredith...high speed internet, solar powered machines, and enough unfortunate selfies to make anyone want to burn their phone.
Yay for technology.
But in all seriousness, its been a great thing not having to answer every nightly email on my phone. By 11pm I'm generally one CC away from my thumbs swelling up and refusing to function.
In other news, I managed to give myself a mild concussion Thursday night.
Unbelievable. I will literally be the only person roaming the streets of NY wearing a helmet and caution tape for the sake of everyone.
...I was on my way back to the gym and running to make the bus in time. I started to pick up speed and quickly turned to see if Chris was right behind me. Mistake. As I turn back around, I had zero time to react as this guy was exiting the local diner. Bless his heart, he had no clue that his southwest omelet was going to be capped off with a defensive screen route turned ugly.
I nailed him.
Not even a quick brush of the shoulder or arm-swipe. Nope, it was full-on contact that left me wishing Chris caught it on camera. Because my God, if I was going to hit someone like that, I want to be able to analyze the impact. Duh.
It was only seconds afterwards that my head started pounding and my stomach felt nauseous. Funny, and yet I honestly thought I was going to throw up on the bus. I didn't want to be that person. No one likes the person who smells like vomit. Period.
Long story short, I made it through my sessions that night and avoided blacking out (win). The next 2 days I definitely had a lingering headache, and today has been a gradual improvement.
Lesson learned: avoid high speeds on the sidewalk, and when in doubt pack proper head gear.
Ah yes, fitness...
I received a text this past Friday that absolutely made my day. Here was a woman on a mission to lose substantial weight and coming out of several weeks at work that absolutely threw her for a loop, she was determined to leap back on the wagon. Down 5 pounds last week. Awesome. Boom. Way to go Emily....you said you were going to do it, and you nailed it! Heck yes!
Biggest change to her nutrition?? Eating breakfast, and eating more protein. That's right, MORE food.
So proud of this one!
Another shout out to Christina who is now on month 4 of no soda. From over 3 liters a day to NOTHING. Awesome...your body thanks you :)
More to come next week. My golf event at Equinox will be announced and if we're lucky perhaps another walk to work in 3 degrees... You can imagine my thoughts on that at 7am...
Monday, February 16, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Bon-Bons and Bunions
Ah yes, the week of looooove...Valentines is just days away.
...Love in the air and the men out there are truly overwhelmed with excitement. Ok, a slight exaggeration. But the best advice I can give is something I tell the BF all the time: "lower your expectations and raise your acceptance." Note: I generally use this after I say something ridiculous, but it can have multiple applications. You're welcome.
And Chris, bless you...
Thank God for a relaxing weekend. I definitely needed it, and after 2 naps today, you'd think I partied straight through the sabbath.
I didn't...I'm just rocking the haggard look on a Monday like every other normal human being. Not sure if I'm leading or following the trend....either way, I'm capping it off with wet hair from my workout hours ago. Gross. But many of you ladies have been there post-workout when the effort to merely shower is overwhelming in itself. Adding a full blown shampoo is a kick while you're down. Forget it.
Yes, I judge myself slightly right now.....slightly.
Honestly, I felt pretty good this morning when the alarm went off at 4:20. At that time in the morning, "pretty good" simply means you can physically get up without falling, see straight, and not tempted to throw a tantrum or strangle anyone.
My 6:30 client is a trooper, and despite the snow, sleet, or potential blizzard, will show up in shorts and game for anything. That's what I'm talking about....combined with my coffee buzz and lack of sympathy, its quite the entertaining hour. But here's a guy who just weeks ago was experiencing daily back pain and couldn't complete an exercise without being completely winded. And now,....no back pain, interval training, and pushing himself well beyond his comfort zone.
Love. It.
My own workout followed, and I knew it was going to be a tough one, ending with 25 minutes of sprint work. I have to thank Chris for his coaching because this is not an easy phase. My body doesn't feel like I'm 18 anymore (shocker) and the general fatigue, soreness, and minor aches and pains impact me more than they used to. Even now as I sit in Starbucks my left hamstring is throbbing and I'm 2 espresso shots from offering this stranger beside me 10 bucks to massage it out.
Dear God, I need to go easy on the caffeine.
So needless to say, when I got home afterwards, I crashed. Naps 1 and 2 were only separated by an hour and a meal.
...Just completely spent.
Speaking of ailments, I called my mom last week on a freakout.
I now have a bunion developing on my left foot.
For those of you who know the number of shoes I own and how this could effect my addiction, its epic. By God it's injustice! And one reason I love my mom is that she doesn't downplay this panic, but nor does she let me imagine its cancer. Perspective.
Meanwhile, my foot looks like one of those horrid pictures in the doctors office. You know the ones that are supposed to scare you into taking care of yourself. That's me.
Back to the Monday grind.
May you all have a wonderful Valentines Day. Love yourself first and foremost,...and then give from your overflow. :)
...Love in the air and the men out there are truly overwhelmed with excitement. Ok, a slight exaggeration. But the best advice I can give is something I tell the BF all the time: "lower your expectations and raise your acceptance." Note: I generally use this after I say something ridiculous, but it can have multiple applications. You're welcome.
And Chris, bless you...
Thank God for a relaxing weekend. I definitely needed it, and after 2 naps today, you'd think I partied straight through the sabbath.
I didn't...I'm just rocking the haggard look on a Monday like every other normal human being. Not sure if I'm leading or following the trend....either way, I'm capping it off with wet hair from my workout hours ago. Gross. But many of you ladies have been there post-workout when the effort to merely shower is overwhelming in itself. Adding a full blown shampoo is a kick while you're down. Forget it.
Yes, I judge myself slightly right now.....slightly.
Honestly, I felt pretty good this morning when the alarm went off at 4:20. At that time in the morning, "pretty good" simply means you can physically get up without falling, see straight, and not tempted to throw a tantrum or strangle anyone.
My 6:30 client is a trooper, and despite the snow, sleet, or potential blizzard, will show up in shorts and game for anything. That's what I'm talking about....combined with my coffee buzz and lack of sympathy, its quite the entertaining hour. But here's a guy who just weeks ago was experiencing daily back pain and couldn't complete an exercise without being completely winded. And now,....no back pain, interval training, and pushing himself well beyond his comfort zone.
Love. It.
My own workout followed, and I knew it was going to be a tough one, ending with 25 minutes of sprint work. I have to thank Chris for his coaching because this is not an easy phase. My body doesn't feel like I'm 18 anymore (shocker) and the general fatigue, soreness, and minor aches and pains impact me more than they used to. Even now as I sit in Starbucks my left hamstring is throbbing and I'm 2 espresso shots from offering this stranger beside me 10 bucks to massage it out.
Dear God, I need to go easy on the caffeine.
So needless to say, when I got home afterwards, I crashed. Naps 1 and 2 were only separated by an hour and a meal.
...Just completely spent.
Speaking of ailments, I called my mom last week on a freakout.
I now have a bunion developing on my left foot.
For those of you who know the number of shoes I own and how this could effect my addiction, its epic. By God it's injustice! And one reason I love my mom is that she doesn't downplay this panic, but nor does she let me imagine its cancer. Perspective.
Meanwhile, my foot looks like one of those horrid pictures in the doctors office. You know the ones that are supposed to scare you into taking care of yourself. That's me.
Back to the Monday grind.
May you all have a wonderful Valentines Day. Love yourself first and foremost,...and then give from your overflow. :)
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Brady still has a butt-chin...
Where did the weekend go?!
I turn around and suddenly its Tuesday!...Mentally, I'm still jamming out to Missy Elliott's sneak attack during Sunday's halftime show. Loved it, not gonna lie.
I was ready to bring back my scrunchies and Reebok Classics. Hello 1996, your future rump shaker here desiring to relive the 20th century dream...
Speaking of the Superbowl....oh my, what a game. I don't have a huge tie to either team, however, I was pulling for the Seahawks while simultaneously taking part in friendly bets on everything from the first commercial shown to the color of the gatorade poured on the coaches head. I was focused, and definitely a little anxious during the National Anthem. I bet the over. She had 2 minutes to belt out this song, and I was praying for at least 2:01. It was looking tight until she turned "land of the free" into a ballad all its on.
Timer in one hand, fist pumping with the other,...telling Idina to "PAUSE! PAUSE!" before the last line as my life depended on it. What a ridiculous sight.
2:04!! 2:04!!....And that my friends is what keeps my anxiety levels slightly questionable.
***
Training this week has been solid.
My strength is increasing, which is good, but the amount of energy I blow through during the personal assault session is truly exhausting me. I've already taken 2 naps today,...first one being at 8:30 this morning.
I was sitting there in the trainers' lounge after my clients struggling with whether I eat or sleep first. And yes, I am fully aware that the only other human beings with this "choice" at 8:30 in the morning are about 25" long, wear diapers, and still rely on breast milk.
I judge myself....and yet am too tired to care. Perfect.
I basically scarfed down my sweet potato and chicken then immediately plopped down in our couch-like chair, placed a towel over my face and was out cold for over an hour.
I can literally sleep anywhere.
Unfortunately, last week I nearly got kicked out of Barnes and Noble for sleeping on the floor. Let me explain....
People were sitting on the floor, in the windowsills, etc, so I grabbed a book and made a spot on the floor. Welllll, naturally about 10 minutes in it was all I could do to keep my head up. I couldn't fight it any longer...I went down.
Look, mom always read the book before bed. It makes you tired...makes sense. Asking me to sit up and read on the floor without falling asleep is like asking my cat to scoop his own poop.
Good luck.
...All that to say I will have to go back to my spot in Starbucks more often. They let me sleep.
God bless them.
Awesome week so far with clients.
I'm currently putting together a golf event at the club, so that's exciting and going to keep me busy. I'll be sure to post more details about it once we finalize everything! But if you already have questions or want to reserve a spot, please email me directly: meredith.parker@pt.equinox.com
Last bit of training news and update,...
We are doing a trainer decathlon at the gym and the games began yesterday. 6 teams of 10 trainers, 10 events, everyone has to compete in 2 of them. Today I had pullups. Tomorrow I have box-jumps.
Once I got on the bar I was definitely feeling my upper body workout from yesterday. Suddenly my body felt like lead. Eesh,....not my best performance, but it may be enough to put me in first for the females. We'll see.
I'm definitely the strongest I've ever been, but being in the off season, I'm also heavier. Arms are feeling it already...
Tomorrow, I better bring my hops.
Well, I am headed back to work, and back into 21 degrees of awesomeness. Makes my face burn. Spring is so close and yet feels so far....when it breaks the 50 degree mark I might just ditch pants all together out of pure bliss...and a little rebellion...
Make today great folks :)
I turn around and suddenly its Tuesday!...Mentally, I'm still jamming out to Missy Elliott's sneak attack during Sunday's halftime show. Loved it, not gonna lie.
I was ready to bring back my scrunchies and Reebok Classics. Hello 1996, your future rump shaker here desiring to relive the 20th century dream...
Speaking of the Superbowl....oh my, what a game. I don't have a huge tie to either team, however, I was pulling for the Seahawks while simultaneously taking part in friendly bets on everything from the first commercial shown to the color of the gatorade poured on the coaches head. I was focused, and definitely a little anxious during the National Anthem. I bet the over. She had 2 minutes to belt out this song, and I was praying for at least 2:01. It was looking tight until she turned "land of the free" into a ballad all its on.
Timer in one hand, fist pumping with the other,...telling Idina to "PAUSE! PAUSE!" before the last line as my life depended on it. What a ridiculous sight.
2:04!! 2:04!!....And that my friends is what keeps my anxiety levels slightly questionable.
***
Training this week has been solid.
My strength is increasing, which is good, but the amount of energy I blow through during the personal assault session is truly exhausting me. I've already taken 2 naps today,...first one being at 8:30 this morning.
I was sitting there in the trainers' lounge after my clients struggling with whether I eat or sleep first. And yes, I am fully aware that the only other human beings with this "choice" at 8:30 in the morning are about 25" long, wear diapers, and still rely on breast milk.
I judge myself....and yet am too tired to care. Perfect.
I basically scarfed down my sweet potato and chicken then immediately plopped down in our couch-like chair, placed a towel over my face and was out cold for over an hour.
I can literally sleep anywhere.
Unfortunately, last week I nearly got kicked out of Barnes and Noble for sleeping on the floor. Let me explain....
People were sitting on the floor, in the windowsills, etc, so I grabbed a book and made a spot on the floor. Welllll, naturally about 10 minutes in it was all I could do to keep my head up. I couldn't fight it any longer...I went down.
Look, mom always read the book before bed. It makes you tired...makes sense. Asking me to sit up and read on the floor without falling asleep is like asking my cat to scoop his own poop.
Good luck.
...All that to say I will have to go back to my spot in Starbucks more often. They let me sleep.
God bless them.
Awesome week so far with clients.
I'm currently putting together a golf event at the club, so that's exciting and going to keep me busy. I'll be sure to post more details about it once we finalize everything! But if you already have questions or want to reserve a spot, please email me directly: meredith.parker@pt.equinox.com
Last bit of training news and update,...
We are doing a trainer decathlon at the gym and the games began yesterday. 6 teams of 10 trainers, 10 events, everyone has to compete in 2 of them. Today I had pullups. Tomorrow I have box-jumps.
Once I got on the bar I was definitely feeling my upper body workout from yesterday. Suddenly my body felt like lead. Eesh,....not my best performance, but it may be enough to put me in first for the females. We'll see.
I'm definitely the strongest I've ever been, but being in the off season, I'm also heavier. Arms are feeling it already...
Tomorrow, I better bring my hops.
Well, I am headed back to work, and back into 21 degrees of awesomeness. Makes my face burn. Spring is so close and yet feels so far....when it breaks the 50 degree mark I might just ditch pants all together out of pure bliss...and a little rebellion...
Make today great folks :)
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