I can't believe that April is almost over. Time really needs to slow down, so that I can have a minute to prepare myself for what's to come. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was thinking "Wow March is almost over." In a little over a week, my job search starts... yikes.  So, I'm trying to really focus on myself this week. Working out gives me a temporary break from the stress of being an adult, which I think is why I spent so much time doing it this month. If my calculations are correct, I've worked out all but two days this month. Which is a big improvement from where I used to be. I find myself growing more confident every day. Even when I don't notice obvious changes on the scale or in my body, I know that little by little I am become the Stacy that I want to be, and it is an awesome feeling.

Later this week, I am leaving for Ohio for a couple of days. I'm so excited to see everyone, but I'm also nervous about what I'm going to eat and how I'm going to work out. Being a gluten free vegan is easy here, because the people who I eat every meal with are also vegan and gluten free. When I get to Ohio, that will be vastly different. For now, my plan is to mainly focus on the vegan aspect of my diet. For example, spaghetti is vegan, but it might be hard to find gluten free noodles at my hometown grocery store, so I'll have to suck it up. I can also make pizza with no cheese, but I'm not going to make my mom buy gluten-free flour just for one pizza crust. It will be a challenge for sure, but I think I'm up for it.

I'm also going to have to be creative with my workouts. The last time I was home, I did a lot of running, which is great, but I've really been trying to focus on circuit training and high intensity intervals, so I'm going to have figure out a way to do that in my mom's apartment. The only equipment that she has is 3 and 5 pound weights, and I plan on taking my jump rope. So, I'm going to sit down tonight, in between planning for Colt's party, and figure out an exact workout schedule. I need to make sure to work every muscle group at least twice while I'm away, which might prove to be a little tricky.

Anyway, here is my workout log starting with Sunday, April 21st.

Sunday- I had a massage this day, so I didn't want to ruin my relaxed state and pain free muscles with an intense workout, so I just took Colt and Bella on a 2.2 mile walk.

Monday- I did a circuit of 15 minutes on the elliptical doing the hills program, 2 exercises for each muscle group, 4 core exercises, and then 15 more minutes on the elliptical.

Tuesday - I did another 2.2 mile walk, but I mixed it up with some sprints. It proved to be challenging running with a stroller in the wind!

Wednesday- I did a circuit routine. I can't find the sheet where I wrote it down, but it was 40 minutes total on the elliptical and 1 exercise per muscle group.

Thursday- This was one of the toughest CrossFit workouts I've ever done. It was and 800 meter run, 50 burpees, 40 wall balls, 30 squats, 10 pushups, and another 800 meter run. It doesn't sound that hard, but I promise you, my legs hurt until today (Monday).

Friday- I didn't work out today for a couple of reasons. First of all, my legs were so sore that it was hard to even walk. And, even if I had wanted to work out, I spent most of the day shopping with Charlotte and Cassie, so I didn't get home until it was to late to get in a good workout before bed. It was a much needed day off.

Saturday- I did 50 minutes on the elliptical, Pilates, and Zumba.

Sunday- I decided to whip out my iPod and use my Nike Training Center app. It's been a while, and I remember a few months ago thinking that all of the workouts were so hard. While the one that I ended up doing wasn't "easy", I think it is safe to say that I am in much better shape now. It was a fun workout, and it got my heart rate up.

Monday- Today I did a HIIT elliptical routine that I found online. I love the elliptical machines at my gym, they are so easy to program, and have tons of different crossramp/ resistance options. This particular routine was only 30 minutes long (including cool down) but I was exhausted at the end. I think HIIT is going to be so important when it comes to burning fat. I also did a strength training routine, focusing on my upper body.

So, that's all! Tomorrow is the last day of April and I plan to do either CrossFit, or Nike Training Center.

Wish me luck on being healthy at home!