Happy happy Friday!
Why is today so happy you ask?
Well, firstly it is Friday, duh. The weekend is almost here!
I ‘ve already finished an intense workout I’ll be sharing with you in a bit, I’m about to eat breakfast, and I’ve been in a happier mood since I have decided to increase my calories.
Coffee stop yesterday, of course. My energy in a cup!
With today being Friday and all, you need to check out Meg’s High Five Friday post.
This week I’m giving myself a big ol’ fiver for increasing my calories. This is still a bit of a work in progress. It is mentally challenging for me to be increasing my calories.
However, I feel an increase in calories is necessary right now, for a few different reasons.
1. I was having an insane amount of trouble sleeping properly. Not being able to get into bed until after 12 AM and then waking up at the latest, 5 AM, was too much for me after a few weeks of going through this. I was exhausted after every single workout, no matter how lame or short it was. And getting exhausted after climbing up the stairs is not normal.
2. I kept on thinking I was getting sick, or that I always feel this crummy all the time anyways, but its time to face the truth that I wasn’t eating enough. Which in turn, makes you feel lousy.
3. I’ve also been suffering from panic attacks in the morning, I have had panic disorder for about 2 years now. And I know it usually resurfaces when I lose weight, am exercising too intensely, or under eating.
4. My hormones get out of whack, which makes me a lovely, moody person. I sound like such a blast 
5. I started freaking out over every calorie I was putting in my mouth, worrying about my macronutrients being “perfect”, and feeling anxiety everytime I ate.
So for right now, I am simply eating more. And I haven’t gained weight. Just goes to show, I wasn’t eating what my body was in need of. Even though I could use a few more pounds on my body. Well, enough of this talk for now.
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Now onto the workout from earlier today, it was ridiculous. I really pushed myself and finished feeling FAB!
Post your FLOW all; thanks to the lovely Lindsay for hosting.
Fitness this week has consisted of spinning, Zuzana’s ZWOW’s, and lastly a workout from this morning.
Some exercise examples:
Box Jumps
Kettlebell Swings – I just use a dumbbell, because I don’t have a kettlebell
Medicine Ball Squat Jump
Sumo Push-Ups
Double Under Jump Rope - these are killer, oh man. If you can’t do these, regular jump rope is fine.
Release Burpees – I don’t bring my hands out to the side like that though, just basically do a superman/back extension after the push-up
Wall Balls – I just use a medicine ball
Jump Rope with High Knees
Shoulder Push-Ups – I do them with both legs on the ground, my shoulders aren’t that strong yet
Mountain Climbers
And I die.
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Five things Friday
1. Justin Bieber’s new song. I feel like such a lame-o, but I just love me some JBiebs.
2. Yesterday, while driving, I saw someone get arrested at the bus stop. I am super curious to why. I mean, what can you do that’s arrest worthy at a bus stop. Actually…There were so many people crowded around and the road was closed off. Am I the only person who is SO curious when they see an accident, or a an arrest, or anything out of the norm? Probably…
3. I absolutely loooove Ashley Tisdale’s outfit she’s wearing in this picture. Now I am on the lookout this weekend for some clothing items I can replicate this with…
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4. This post is super informative on different eating disorders that many people are not aware of. Everyone should read it.
5. This “secret menu” at Starbucks. Chocolate Pumpkin?!?! Are you freakin’ kidding me. Love.
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Any fun facts to share this Friday?
What’s your favourite Starbucks flavour add in?
Do you have Bieber Fever?
Have a great weekend friends!
About Lisa
Girl you are gorgeous! Yay for increasing your calories! I know it may be hard for you, but you should definitely be proud of yourself, that’s great
Um, I LOVE the biebs new song!! And chocolate pumpkin? Holy moly, I love starbucks.
Thanks, your too sweet! Haha, Bieber is the best, my friends think I’m lame but whatever he rocks. Starbucks is just the best. Have a great friday love!
Definitely a high five for you that you listened to your body and increased your calories!
Yah, feeling a lot better from it too!
Omg there is a secret starbucks menu???? Love it! That workout looks awesome
. And I’m so glad that you are listening to your body and increasing calories. It can be so hard to do, but it does feel so good when you’re getting the amount that you need
I know, how awesome do those flavours look! I was so excited when I saw it. It for sure is hard to do, I just have to remember how gross I feel when my calorie were too low! Have a fantastic weekend!xo
HUGE high five to you for increasing your cals! Your body is gonna LOVE IT!!
And holy cow to that starbucks secret menu..I just died of amazement. MUST HAVE CAPN CRUNCH!
Hope your weekend is lovely my friend! <3
Its kind of nice being able to eat a bit more, now that I’m “allowing” myself to!
I know, is that starbucks menu not the coolest thing ever! Hope you have an amazing weekend too girl!xo
Hi! I like your blog:).
Thanks for this awesome workout- I can’t wait to take on the challenge and try it SOON! Lots of new moves for me.
Gotta say(even though I’m guessing you don’t post all your eats) your WIAW’s always worried me a bit:/( not enough food for a young, fit thing!). So I’m SO glad you have decided to increase your food- trust me I know its not easy to just do- so props to you! And you will feel sooo much better and flourish even more!
Xxx
Haha, its a great workout! Yes, I don’t post everything, but it is indeed too low! I was looking at it and going ick is that all I eat. Not good! And my body was just screaming at me for quite sometime to increase my calories! Thanks for the sweet comment!
OMG, I saw the Starbucks secret menu thing on Pinterest last night and got so excited! So awesome. I love Ashley Tinsdale’s outfit, I really need to learn to incoprorate more colors into my wardrobe.
So awesome, eh! Can’t wait. Haha, usually I’m all about black, but I’ve been adding a lot more colours lately and can’t get enough.
Hey Lisa!
That workout looks great. I’m also really liking the ZWOWs. For the box jumps-what kind of box do you use? I’m always worried I’m going to break my legs when I see people doing plyos on those huge boxes. At my gym there are little steps that I can stack–and those I feel more comfortable with.
It is good that you recognize the emotional and physical triggers that you are struggling with. I too have severe anxiety and also OCD along with eating disorder issues–so I completely understand. Lately my anxiety has been pretty bad too and I’ve become really irritable and monster-like–lol. If you ever want to talk about it-you can always e-mail me–
yaarazleve@gmail.com
Have a great weekend!
Yah, zwow’s are rocking! I use like aerobic steps that I just stack up, or I just do them on my stairs haha. Yep, those huge boxes are scary. Definitely don’t try them if your a beginner. Thanks for the e-mail address, I may take you up on that. Anxiety is such a weird thing, I always know something in my life is stressing me out when my OCD and anxiety gets worse, sometimes I don’t know exactly what it is right away so that can for sure be frustrating. Have a good weekend as well!
I couldn’t be more proud of my girl
I will send you an email later tonight, but please please please give yourself a BIG hug from me, OK love? <3 I am squeezing you and jumping up and down with pride! This is most definitely what your body needs! Congrats AND HIGH FIVE!
P.s. I DO NOT think you know how gorgeous YOU are <3
Thanks Meg! You are just the sweetest! You, my friend, are gorgeous as well!
AMAZING JOB, LISA!!! So proud of you. Hugs and high fives for you! Your eyes are INSANELY beautiful. Everything about you is, actually. ZWOW workouts are incredible. High five to you for doing ‘em! I also increased my kcals recently b/c I”m trying to gain some more muscle and I am also feeling incredible. When we listen to that bod pod, it rewards us in so many ways.
Thank you! I’m feeling so much happier even just increasing the first couple of days. Aw, thanks! You are very pretty yourself girl! ZWOW’s kill me! I love them. I definitely have a girl crush on Zuzana
Have a great weekend hun xo
Wooo you go girl! I’m so proud of you for deciding to increase your calories! I know it’s scary, but the pay off it totally worth it. You’re going to start feeling AMAZING!
I’m already feeling happier and less anxious and its been a couple of days! It feels a lot better when I give in to positive rewards for my body! Have a lovely weekend girl xo
You are just simply beautiful! <3
I am glad you are realizing how to just let go and live life! Life is too beautiful!
Happy weekend! xoxo
Thank you love! Life is too beautiful and short for these kinds of worries!
I’m saving this workout. It sounds great! I have increased my calories lately too and feel like i’m thriving so much better in life in general. Food can do amazing things!
I also feel like I’m thriving much better, its amazing what it can do for your clarity in mind as well!
Oh. My. Starbucks has a secret menu?! If it wasn’t 1am, I’d dash on over there right away and order myself a Nutella. I guess I’ll have to wait and make it my Sunday treat.
I’m loving Ashley Tisdale’s dress! So cute, and perfect colors for summer! And the Biebs is simply irresistible. I’m 26 and I’m crushing on someone who can’t even enter a bar yet. Oh vey.
Girl, I am SO SO SO proud of you for listening to your body and giving it what it needs! It’s hard, and those mind games can be exhausting, but you’re strong, and I know you can do it! I’m here anytime you need to vent or chat. <3
Hope you're having a lovely weekend! xo
OMG Girl eat some food, came across you site, I think you need more food and
exercise less. There is more to life then what you do and think of……Get out and have some fun, before you grow old before your time. also try and eat some REAL food it is not gonna kill you gal….you could use 30 more pounds on you..!!
Hi Connie, yes I actually just addressed the fact that I do need to eat more food, and increase my calories. I definitely struggle with isolating myself as well, so I am working on getting out and living life. This disorder is hard to deal with emotionally, but I am certainly trying my hardest to beat it. Thank you for your concern. You are totally right in that there is more to life than eating and exercise.
Isn’t the menu to die for. Chocolate Pumpkin and Nutella! Too good! I’m pretty happy about the increase in calories too, it is really hard some days, but I just know how much better I feel when I nourish myself properly! I may take you up on that chat
I just saw that secret menu on a site too… what interesting drinks they have! That nutella one is calling my name lol
And great job on listening to your body Lisa, it’s so important!! It’s hard of course but will benefit you in the end, we can both do it
Yep, we are stronger than this disease! I’ve been doing much thinking over the weekend on how to get past some certain things. Its just harder to put them into practice! We so can do it!
I also love that dress Ashley wore. The colors are great together. That secret menu is super cool. I hope you’re enjoying the weekend!
Hope you enjoyed your weekend as well!
I thought I knew all the secret Starbucks drinks! Clearly I have no clue what I’m talking about because I’ve never heard of any of those.
I love the new Bieber song too! Tho not as much as some of his other ~*masterpieces*~ haha
Ashley Tisdale’s outfit is cute but her face in that pic makes it hard for me to take her seriously
I’m so glad that you are feeling better after increasing calories, and that you’ve seen that you haven’t gained any weight from it. Your body is probably just eating it all up and that’s what’s making you feel better during your workouts/daily life! Good for you!
I know! I had know clue you could do any of those! Its definitely hard mentally to increase the calories, but I just have to realize how much better I feel when I’m getting what I need for my body to function.
I LOVE starbucks! Does this menu actually work? Has anyone tried it??
I seriously am obsessed! I’m not sure if it works, I have seen people online say that they have tried it though!
whaaaaat!! how did i not know about this secret menu!! ill ask kyle about it since he used to work at le bux back in his high school glory days.
I know! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this sooner.