Bye Bye July! // Still running!

Happy August 1st! Is it just me, or did July fly by? This will be our last month of summer in 2014 - well, maybe not for us, since we are in southern Arkansas. But I'm hoping for a wonderful Indian summer during September & October for all of us though!
What happened in July? Exercise wise I have started a new challenge. Means: I have started a new running training plan, and this time together with M. Since he applied for the Police academy, he has a fitness goal as well. Let me tell you: Working out with him is pretty awesome! He keeps pushing me, which is really motivating! He quit smoking end of June as well; still uses his Vapor every once in a while though. Nonetheless, I'm super proud of him!

I WANT THEM ALL!!
Left & Middle: via ConstantlyVariedGear on ETSY // Right: via teespring.com

So this new app we started using is called "Learn To Run". As I told you earlier, I have hit a plateau when it comes to running. I was doing alright on my 5k runs, but I wanted to run longer and especially faster. So this app is all about intervals. Walk. Run. Walk. Run.... 

The App comes with 2 training programs:

• Basic: 0 to 60 mins run

• Advanced: 60 to 120 mins run

Since I do 2 mile runs at the fairgrounds and take rest days as well, I finished "Day 15" of the Basic program today:

It's tough, especially when it is super hot and humid outside, but it's pretty effective as well! When I started, I was running the 2 miles in 24:54 minutes. 2 days ago, I achieved one of my goals:

2 miles in 21:06 minutes!!! And I've still had power and energy left, so next time I can try to push harder and go a little faster. Man, I was so happy when I checked my Polar FT7! Next goal will definitely be a 5k in under 31 minutes. My PR so far is 32:50. 

I still have tons of weight to lose. I still have to work on my push-ups and sit-ups. But I will get there! It's tough, but I will make it!

Another app I'm using to track all my workouts is called "Sports Tracker". Are you using it? If so, add me as a friend! My Username is: annischenk. So, while checking the app online today to see how I'm doing so far, I have realized this: 

I'm speechless. And this is just the beginning! :)

  Check out my amazing sponsor:

Review + Giveaway: Garcinia Cambogia Extract by Natural Nutrition Labs

I am struggling with my weight again since I quit smoking. I was always active, but after about 6 months of being smoke-free, I started gaining weight - about 50 lbs in total.  Of course the 3 herniated discs making me stop working out for quite a while added up to this.Yep, bummer. But I am super proud I made it through one year already! Having a few extra pounds is still much healthier than smoking almost 1 pack of cigarettes a day. 
As you could probably see in my posts lately, I am on a good workout routine again! Since M wants to join the Police force, he joined me working out, and it is so much more fun going to the track together. We just started using an app on our Android phones called "Learn To Run". No, I am not getting paid to advertise this app on here - I recommend it because we really like it! If you want to start running, check it out! Best thing: It's for free! So go ahead. I don't know if it is available for Apple products as well. But I'm pretty sure there is something similar.I am running 5Ks for a while now, but I feel as if I hit a plateau. So I am starting from "zero" now, using this app as my training program.
At a certain point during weight loss, you will reach a plateau as well. I never really believed in taking any supplements, but since seeing them on "Dr Oz", I always wanted to try the "Garcinia Cambogia Extract". I am very happy I got the opportunity to review them on my blog. And if you want to test them, too, go ahead and enter my giveaway below!

    

I got my "Garcinia Cambogia" form Natural Nutrition Labs, who is a leading provider of dietary supplements on Amazon.com. Their Garcinia Cambogia has been scientifically formulated to reduce the appetite and increase metabolism helping people lose weight. The product is completely natural and does not have any fillers or binders.

What Is Garcina Cambogia Extract?

Garcinia cambogia is a small, pumpkin-shaped fruit, sometimes called tamarind. Though native to Indonesia, it is also grown in India, Southeast Asia, and West and Central Africa. It has long been used in traditional South Asian dishes, including curries and chutneys. Many also use the fruit for curing fish and preservation. Adding this ingredient to meals is considered to be effective in making meals more “filling.” In some villages in Malaysia, garcinia is used to make a soup that is eaten before meals for weight loss because of garcinia’s appetite-blocking abilities.

This plant offers one of the least expensive herbal supplements on the market. The ingredient from the rind of the fruit could hasten your weight-loss efforts. The natural extract is called hydroxycitric acid (HCA), and researchers claim that HCA can double or triple one’s weight loss.
With proper weight-loss efforts (dieting and exercising), the average person taking HCA lost anaverage of four pounds a month.
Garcinia may also be great for emotional eaters. Those who participated in the study showed an increase in their serotonin levels; hence, it may also improve mood and sleeping patterns.

          via Dr Oz

Garcinia Cambogia has featured on numerous TV shows including Dr Oz. He recommended Garcinia Cambogia calling it "The most exciting breakthrough in natural weight loss to date".

Garcinia Cambogia Extract Pure is a great support if you want to lose weight! BUT: Don't expect swallowing pills to get a result. You still have to be active and eat healthy. This is why I would give this product 4 out of 5 stars - the 5th has to be earned by YOU!

The pills work great for me as an support. I'm working really hard to get my old body back, and I am doing this by working out, eating healthy, and taking the Garcinia Cambogio Extract pills.

a Rafflecopter giveaway



I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.