NJ: make it a lifestyle....

so i've been meaning to start running again. and i have been, sort of. i'd done a couch to 5K program during the winter and ran a 5K in february. and ever since then i've just, slowed down, literally.

in the meantime, i'm still being active and eating fairly healthy.

did i mention that the company i work for is amazing?! they have all of these health and wellness programs - and the company is only ~600 employees! i love love love it. they have a gym onsite, lots of fitness classes, even boot camp (which i've tried twice - its just not my thing, at least for now). there's so much going on. they even do things like on campus physicals, health challenges, weight watchers, etc. there really is something for everyone. no wonder they were awarded Houston's Number 1 Healthy Employer!!  check this out.

anyway, i love it so much, and i try to take advantage, so here are the things that i do during a typical week:

• running: monday, tuesday, thursday (at work); saturday, sunday (at home) - i have the most amazing running buddies at my job. none of us started out as runners really, so for us to have run a 5K is the.most.amazing.thing.ever. we haven't run with the consistency we used to, so we are all trying to get back into it.
• night club cardio (offered at work): monday - zumba has nada on this class. i'd heard about the class for a few weeks, but it didn't seem appealing - i don't know why - but it is AMAZING! we dance to current popular songs with really fun dance choreography. plus i get to shake my booty so it's all good!
• yoga (offered at work): tuesday and thursday - this is great because it's all about strength, flexibility, and is a great break from the monotony of the day.

so lots of fun things - although i've been eyeing some other things to add to my regime. i'm not a go hard for the sake of going hard type of girl, but if it's fun, i'm all in. so here are some things on my wish/plan to try list:

• insanity. i just want to see what all the fuss is about. (read: can i get through it AND will it give me results)
• rock climbing. i've actually done this before and know it is a great workout. i just don't know that it's a regular activity, versus a once in a while thing
• bikram yoga. so while i've done bikram and i LOVE IT...it is freaking expensive! i want to get back into it though, so maybe it's a once or twice a month thing

 speaking of running...i need to find another race.