Small Things Matter Too!

Hubbie and I were on the road for most of today and arrived home just in time to take B’Dazzle to football practice.

While I did not make it to the gym today, I am super excited and happy about my post workout vibes (soreness) from Monday and Tuesday!

Ha! Ha! Who is happy about being sore? Me and other gym junkies! Feeling the “growing pains” means that I worked the muscles well and pushed to failure. My little guns won’t grow unless I push hard.

So what put a big cheesy smile on my face today?

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My rear profile! This guy stopped me in the gym yesterday and told me that my back was “Sick as F***!”  OMG! Yes, that was a compliment.  Lol!!

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The definition in my triceps! #100HappyDays Day #2

My triceps are so sore! When I workout with my friend AR, sore muscles are guaranteed, however, working alone is more challenging. Although my journey began almost a year ago, I have only been weight training solo for three months.

Most days she is not with me in the gym, so my focus is on technique, on form, getting the movement right, and performing each exercise to failure. Then, eat, rest, and repeat the next day.

Sometimes it is the little things that bring about the most joy. Happiness doesn’t require large amounts of money, or other expensive tangibles.  I think it’s simple.

Look for the small moments in each day that make you smile from ear to ear and that is where you’ll find a piece of happiness. :0)

Sore triceps and achy abs means I did ay-ok, so this chica is HAPPY!

I hope you had a great day!  :0)


‘Cuz I’m Happy!

I woke up this morning feeling happy and a little topsy-turvy.  Happy because I woke up to the sounds of birds, sunshine and looking forward to another blessed day. Topsy-turvy because, in the next two days, I need to make an important decision. My gut instinct, my heart, and my mind are all at conflict, which made the morning a little cloudy.

I put the decision on the back burner and headed to my happy place; the gym. :0)

Shoulders (deltoids) were the muscle of choice today.  At first I was frustrated because I wasn’t feeling the burn.  Grr!!  :0(  However, I went for heavier weights and focused more on the movement and the muscles.  The result?  Fried delts!

For my post workout meal, I am eating left overs, except for the fresh baby spinach.

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This meal made me very happy!  Day#1
(Mushrooms, onions, spinach, and grilled curry chicken topped with crushed red peppers)

So what’s up with all the “happiness” stuff?

Well, I am inspired by A Splash of Serendipity to take on the 100 Happy Days Challenge. Thanks Cadey!  I know, 100 days is a long time, but that’s what makes it a challenge. Lol!

Happy Tuesday and enjoy the day!