Guest Post: Bess Be Fit

Bess is one of my FAVORITE bloggers.  She is hilarious and has great posts filled with oatmeal bowls, work out tips, and other fun adventures.  She has a similar background to me being a college athlete transitioning to life beyond.  

A Workout You Can Do Anywhere

Hi Hannah Banana Readers!

My name is Bess and I blog at Bess Be Fit.  Hannah has graciously asked me to do a guest post so I am excited to briefly share her space in the blogosphere. 

If you’ve ever stopped by my blog, you’ll notice food is a huge aspect.  However, exercise is equally as important to me!  I find balance in life through balancing healthy eating and exercise with indulgences and rest days.

While its not always possible to get to a gym to do a “formal” workout, I wanted to share a circuit workout that you can do anywhere and it only takes a short bit of time to complete.  You can get in a full body workout anytime and you don’t need any equipment except yourself!

·      50 jumping jacks

·      25 squats

·      50 alternating punches (25 each side)

·      15 pushups

·      50 alternating lunges (25 each side)

·      15 triceps dips

·      15 burpees

·      50 bicycle abs (25 each side)

·      15 toe touch abs

That is one set.  Aim to do it at least three times!  Give yourself a little rest between each exercise and a slightly longer rest between each set.  Not too long, though!  You want to keep your heart rate up to make this workout as effective as possible.

Thanks everyone for having me!

Landed.

Yesterday evening we landed in Seattle..!
I am very excited for this trip and hope it goes as slow as possible!..
I am currently up before  EARLY everyone else despite the late bed time..
Hopefully Jason will atleast get up soon so we can explore a little bit.
The Market is right around the corner.
We are only here for today before we go to Olympic Park and then to Vancouver Island.
Enjoy your week!

Two Strikes..

First flight at 7:30 am.. Strike One.

Next Flight at 9:50 am.. Strike Two.

Plan B.--> Detour through Charlotte. Flight at 11:55 am.
Looks empty so we should be at least make it there today.

Hopefully we will make it to our final destination today..
And Hopefully no more strikes..!

Wake Up Call

I think I got about 3 hours of sleep last night...

I had a lot of energy when we went to bed...which ended up being later than usual because we were watching Rescue Me. --let me tangent off of this, such a good show. Jason got me into this show last fall, and we just kept on watching. It has good things for boys and girls so the perfect show for us!


Jason's alarm went off at 3 am. Snooze button!

We still had to pack most of our stuff. ONLY CARRY ON's for 10 days!! 

Now in the airport, waiting to see if we can get on this flight..

I got a magazine.. & a book.

Not sure how it is.. we will see.

My Travel Essentials

• Water bottle-  I always bring my water bottle and fill it up after passing through security.  Sometimes you find a good water fountain and sometimes you don't.  I will take my chances. Plus it reminds me to drink water while traveling.

• A book and/or a magazine.  I love reading.  Sometimes when I am traveling I like to read through lighter material like magazines.  Sometimes I just want to read.  This time I was unsure of what I was really in the mood for so I got both! 

• Gum. I am a self proclaimed gum addict!  Gum is essential during flights because it helps me with the increased elevation.

my favorite kind of gum!

•  Snacks.  Sometimes I bring them, sometimes I don't.  It just depends on the length of the flight.  I realized I hate getting stuck on a plane and being hungry, being only left with overly salted peanuts, cookies or chips.  It only makes me feel tired and hungrier when flying.

•  A sweatshirt.  I am ALWAYS cold on airplanes.  This is essential for me.

• A shoulder to sleep on.  This is the downfall for being on standby.  You are not guaranteed a seat and may not be sitting next to the person you want to..So when I need a little nap, I need to either hope I am sitting next to the window or suck it up.  Let's hope for good luck this time...

Questions:
What are you travel essentials?
Do you pack snacks to go along?
What do you read while traveling? 

Enjoy your week!
I have set up a couple guest posts, and will try to post when possible...

All Alone...

I really need this trip.
So ready to go.

I have all my work done.
BUT have not packed a thing...

Jason brought the kitties to his Mom's house.
They were apparently very shy due to her having another kitten and a dog...
But they will have to adjust..

It is quiet here now..

Max usually snuggled up on my neck constantly..I am his mommy, but there is only so much I can take of constant purring in my ear.  He is such a snuggle bug.

We will be leaving for the airport EARLY to try to catch the 7:30 plane.
In a way I was hoping to leave a little later so I would be able to get a little work out in but...
This trip will be filled with hikes and such..
This will be a trip that is relaxing & adventurous!
I am planning on making this trip a healthy one.
I need a bit of a detox.

Questions:
How do you handle vacations & work outs?
Do you like relaxing trips better or would you rather go on a adventurous trip?

Been super busy the first 3 days of the week.
I am trying to get everything done by tomorrow morning so I do not have to worry about it while traveling.
As you can see from my post on Monday, I jam pack everything in as much as possible.
The last two days have not been quite so intense but I still have been doing a ton of work!!

I wish I could get some more posts in before I leave but this is the best I can do right now.
I will try to get something in tonight, and depending on when we leave tomorrow, maybe something quick. 
I do not know when we are leaving tomorrow because Jason works for an airline and therefore we get to fly basically for free BUT on standby.
So that can mean we hang out a lot and wait.. (I waited all day once when I was heading to Boston) or it can mean you get on the first flight.  Hoping we do not have to wait tooo long!!

I Cannot Move My Face.

I am so glad I canceled my first appointment today.
I had initially planned to run from the dentist to my client.
However, after having a bridge put in, my face is completely numb and my teeth are bloody.
I was tempted to take a picture.. but I think everyone will be completely grossed out...so just be happy I did not. Its quiet gross.
Hopefully this goes away before my clients later today :)