Happy Friday, friends! I’m especially happy today, as my grandfather was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon! THANK YOU ALL so much for the prayers! He appreciates them and so does my family. Over the past few weeks, I told him several times how many friends were praying for him and he was so grateful, he asked me to thank you guys! He’s now in a Skilled Nursing facility (we found one that is not connected to a nursing home…which seemed to satisfy him) while he regains his strength. The adjustment will be hard for him as he could be in this facility up to a few months. He’s not thrilled about it and was having a hard time yesterday afternoon, but I know he will make the adjustment in time.
A recap of my week:
Saturday – 6.5 mile bike ride with a few running friends – they ran, I biked. Still taking it easy on my ITBand
Sunday – Rest Day – Saturday night, I woke up at 11 p.m. with the stomach bug. It was awful. I was awakened again at 2 a.m. with severe nausea and dry heaving. YUCK. Needless to say, I stayed home from church and attempted to rest all day.
Monday – Rest Day, recuperating from the bug! Ugh.
Tuesday – No Workout, still didn’t feel 100%.
Wednesday – Jillian Michaels Shred it with Weights – Kettlebell Level 2
Thursday – No Workout
Friday – Biggest Loser Power X-Train and Ab Blast x 35 minutes before work
This past week, I changed up my breakfast routine a bit. Instead of my usual egg whites and turkey bacon, I decided to drink green smoothies instead!
Yesterday, my smoothie consisted of pineapple, mango, banana, almond milk, and spinach. I also had a strawberry, blueberry, almond, almond milk, and spinach smoothie earlier in the week. Smoothies are definitely a favorite of mine, especially as the temperature outside is heating up for summer! I see a lot of green smoothies in my future!
Last night, I met up with my running pals for sushi night! It was long overdue and we had a great time catching up!
On Tuesday, I enjoyed a little frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf…for free! They were so nice and gave nurses a free 8 oz cup of froyo! Yum!
I’m SO excited for a fun weekend ahead! We have tickets to see Wicked in New Orleans on Friday night. Jason surprised me with Wicked tickets for our anniversary and I cannot wait! We also get to hang out with these guys for the weekend! I see lots of laughter, yummy food, and fun stories ahead!
What do you have planned for the weekend? Hope you have a great one!
Wow, Karen! So happy that your grandfather has been released. <3 Annnnnnd I may be super jealous that you're going to see Wicked. That is my #1 favorite musical and I have been dying to see it since it came to NOLA a few year ago. One of these days I'm going to get my hubby on board with the whole musical/theater bit. Enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I'm glad my husband likes musicals as much as I do! This was actually his idea, believe it or not!
DeleteHave you ever tried making your own sushi? Totally fun.
ReplyDeleteI have tickets to Wicked in October! Ridiculously excited.
I haven't tried that but it definitely sounds like a lot of fun! Yay for wicked in October!!
Deletemy weekend plans....nothing really, pretty boring. LOL
ReplyDeleteI kid, I kid. :)See you tomorrow!
Har har har you are soooo funny!! See you soon!
DeleteThat sushi looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt was delicious!! And it was called a Disney roll! What can beat that?!
Deletehopefully you can get back to routine next week. at least you got a couple of strength workouts in during the week. your smoothie sounded delicious, it makes me want to make another one for today, though I already had mine at breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too! That's the plan at least! :0)
DeleteGlad to hear your grandfather is out of hospital and doing well.
ReplyDeleteSound like you have an awesome weekend planned. I saw Wicked recently and loved it. Enjoy your weekend
Thanks, Sarah! Wicked was awesome!
DeleteLooks like a good week besides the stomach flu... Hope you have a fabulous weekend, I've always wanted to go to New Orleans and yummy food makes everything great!
ReplyDeleteNew Orleans is so much fun!! :0) I agree...yummy food does make everything better!
DeleteGreat news about your grandfather!
ReplyDeleteAnd can't wait to hear about Wicked!! :)
Thank you! :0)
DeleteI just bought the Jillian Micheal's video because it was on sale and I remembered you liked them. Now to see if it ever makes it out of the wrapper.
ReplyDeleteLOL Thats awesome! Which one did you get? I love her workouts!!
DeleteHave a great time going to see Wicked this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was awesome!!
DeleteSo glad your grandfather is doing better! Sounds like a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Me too! :0)
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