I Hit A Wall

Well it happened and I knew it was coming. Today is day 18 of our plank challenge which means I was supposed to hold it for 2 1/2 minutes. Well at 2 minutes and 27 seconds I literally melted into my exercise mat. I have been waiting for that moment, that moment where you can't do a darn thing to hold yourself up another second, and tonight was that night for me. No more funny little planking videos because now all the grunting and screams makes it sound like I'm in labor, it's not pretty people (I'll try and work up the courage to post it)!! But guess what?? I'm still so stinkin' excited that I was able to hold it that long. 18 days ago I couldn't even fathom the idea of holding a plank for 2 1/2 minutes. Big high fives all around!

This week I came to the realization that I'm not going to be able to keep up with he pace of the 30 day challenge and my workouts. The new workout video I'm doing is kicking my booty so I'm thinking I'll start spreading out the planks to every other day to give my body a bit more rest. As much as I'd like to be a crazy, hardcore, work out woman I just can't. I really want to stick with this but I'm getting fatigued and burnt out which means I'm pushing myself a bit much. I'm going to switch to doing the planks every other day and see if that helps. It's all about balance, right?

This morning I made a yummy smoothie for breakfast. First let me clarify that when I say "yummy" I mean "healthy yummy", not "peanut butter milkshake yummy". I think healthy people often forget what yummy food really tastes like so they get overly excited about anything that is good for you and doesn't taste like dirt and earth. Anyways back to my healthy kale and almond butter smoothie that also happen to be pretty tasty too.

Adapted from Gwyneth Paltrow's cookbook It's All Good

1 cup packed kale (ribs removed)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 Tablespoon almond butter
1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1 Tablespoon soaked raw almonds (I didn't soak mine and it turned out fine)
1 date with pit removed

Blend all ingredients together until very smooth. I then stuck mine in the freezer for 15 minutes to make sure it was really cold. Drink up!