Just Closed... [Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think this was my favorite of the series so far, at least tied with the Goblet of Fire. I cannot believe how weepy I got at the end of the book, definitely one of the more emotional things that has happened in this series. I won't say what I am referring to for fear of spoiling it for anyone who may not have read it yet, but for those of you who have, you know what I am referring to. It has been so exciting to follow these characters and watch them grow. I am so excited for the final book but I am also sad because it means that I am almost done with the series. I know that I was super late getting on the HP wagon, but consider me a huge fan! :)

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Weight-Loss Wednesday #4

I'm back for week 4 of my weight-loss Wednesdays! If you haven't seen this weekly thing I am now doing, you can check out my first entry HERE. As I mentioned in week 1, I am going to be sharing Bob Harper's Skinny Rules over the course of the next 13 weeks and I am going to share my progress on meeting his rules and trying to incorporate them into my life! 

Last week I shared Rules 4 and 5.

All of that being said, I am now moving on to the next rule.

Rule #6 - Eat apples and berries every single day. Every. Single. Day!

Bob's section for this rule included some helpful tips that I wanted to share regarding fruits and vegetables. 

Worth it organics

-          Apples

-          Asparagus

-          Celery

-          Cherries

-          Lettuce

-          Nectarines

-          Peaches

-          Pears

-          Spinach

-          Strawberries

-          Sweet bell peppers

-          Tomatoes

Not worth it organics

-          Avocados, bananas, broccoli, cabbage, frozen peas, kiwi, mangos, onions, papayas, pineapple

Berries and apples are good because they have phytochemicals that restore balance. Also Bob talks about how frozen berries are just as good as fresh and can often be cheaper, if price is your main issue. Just be sure they don’t have extra added sugar!

Just Closed... [The Skinny Rules]

The Skinny Rules: The Simple, Nonnegotiable Principles for Getting to Thin by Bob Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this book. I thought the "rules" were straight forward and very helpful. I also liked all of the recipes and meal ideas that were including in the second half of the book.

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Lose a Marathon Challenge - Week 4 (in progress)

Weight as of Monday July 9th = 165 (1 pound lost)

#6PackMarch - WEEK 4

Day 21 (Monday, July 9th) - 65 sit-ups, 25 push-ups, 100 seconds plank

Day 22 (Tuesday, July 10th) - 70 sit-ups, 27 push-ups, 105 seconds plank

Day 23 (Wednesday, July 11th) - 75 sit-ups, 27 push-ups, 110 seconds plank

Day 24 (Thursday, July 12th) - 80 sit-ups, 30 push-ups, 120 seconds plank

Day 25 (Friday, July 13th) - Rest day

Day 26 (Saturday, July 14th) - 80 sit-ups, 30 push-ups, 120 seconds plank

Day 27 (Sunday, July 15th) -  85 sit-ups, 30 push-ups, 135 seconds plank

#LoseAMarathon - WEEK 4

Day 21 (Monday, July 9th) -

Day 22 (Tuesday, July 10th) -

Day 23 (Wednesday, July 11th) -

Day 24 (Thursday, July 12th) -

Day 25 (Friday, July 13th) - 

Day 26 (Saturday, July 14th) -

Day 27 (Sunday, July 15th) - 

Total Miles = ??

**Blue = Accomplished

**Purple = To be Accomplished

Lose a Marathon Challenge - Week 3 (completed)

Last weight (June 25th) = 168 pounds
2nd Weigh-in on July 2nd = 166 pounds (loss of 2 pounds)

**Needless to say I fell off the wagon this week. With working full time for the next couple weeks and studying when I am not working, my exercise has indeed suffered. Hopefully once my life calms down a bit I will be able to get back on track.


#6PackMarch - WEEK 3

* Day 14 (Monday, July 2nd) - 45 sit-ups, 18 push-ups, 70 seconds plank

Day 15 (Tuesday, July 3rd) - 50 sit-ups, 20 push-ups, 75 seconds plank

Day 16 (Wednesday, July 4th) - 50 sit-ups, 20 push-ups, 75 seconds plank

Day 17 (Thursday, July 5th) - 55 sit-ups, 22 push-ups, 85 seconds plank

Day 18 (Friday, July 6th) - Rest day

Day 19 (Saturday, July 7th) - 60 sit-ups, 22 push-ups, 90 seconds plank

Day 20 (Sunday, July 8th) -  60 sit-ups, 25 push-ups, 100 seconds plank

#LoseAMarathon - WEEK 3

* Day 14 (Monday, July 2nd) - 3 miles 1.50 miles in 21:30 (14:00 pace)

Day 15 (Tuesday, July 3rd) -

Day 16 (Wednesday, July 4th) -

Day 17 (Thursday, July 5th) -

Day 18 (Friday, July 6th) -

Day 19 (Saturday, July 7th) -

Day 20 (Sunday, July 8th) -

Total Miles = 1.50 miles

**Blue = Accomplished

**Purple = To be Accomplished