Hello! Are you ready for an awesome week?
I am here to get you motivated for a healthy, fit week! (Either by bribing you with alcohol or actual workout inspiration.)
First, I had to hit up Trader Joe’s for dessert to take to my mom’s yesterday. As I was walking up and down the aisles I had a sudden craving for Sangria and grabbed a couple of things to make it happen.
It came out amazing! Or I was buzzed and just think it was good, but hey I’m going to share it anyway.
Easy Sunday Sangria
- 2 bottles of White Zinfindel (I used 2 buck Chuck and it was good!)
- 1 cup Blackberry Brandy
- Bag of frozen fruit (take out the bananas and eat them)
Eat these while waiting for the fruit and wine to blend.
Mix and refrigerate for a few hours.
Serve with a side of cat.
I took the Sangra to my mom’s for dinner. We had sushi – delicious!
And the cupcakes I grabbed from Trader Joe’s.
Motivation Monday
I know the weather is crap in many parts of the US right now. It’s actually been warm here for long running, but that is nothing compared to the artic tundra out there! It is HARD to get in a workout when the weather is not playing nice. So, here are a few motivational images to keep ya going!
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Question: Scale of 1 to 10 – How motivated are you this week? What do you need to get it to a 10?
I’m super motivated this week! I just went through a 1.5 hour testing for tae kwon do and got my green belt. Now, I am pumped up and focused on the half marathon I have coming up. I just got out of a major slump, and it feels good to be motivated again!
And, now I am craving sangria… 🙂
Congratulations on the green belt!!!
Vegas look so cute in that pic!
I was amazingly motivated this week, but now, my teeny sore throat has morphed into a full-blown cold. UGH! Why!
the sangria sounds good to me…but maybe I’m buzzed from drinking wine as I watch the bachelor. 😉
I love the perfect conditions one! I’ve used it before.
I am pretty motivated this week. I had a great race this weekend and I’m definitely getting faster. I’m excited to keep the trend going.
I’m at an 8 this week. I had a good training week last week, and after a rest day today, will be back at it. Also, it’s my 1 year blogaversary http://t.co/aaJXlFNr9F
Happy Blogaversary!!!
I love me some sangria 🙂 I’m feeling pretty motivated so far (but it’s only Monday)
I’m at about an 8 this week. I think if I actually get to work less than 10 hours a day I could bump it up to a 9 or 10. I’m just so tired after 10 hours with toddlers!
motivated to take a new look at my workout regime! now that my half marathon is over, I want to go for more strength training and building muscles!
I love sangrias! Great post. What’s up for LAM and are you getting as pumped up for the Catalina as I am? It will be fun to run with you again if you’ll spend a slower mile or two to hang with me.
I’m probably going to be crawling Catalina so you will have to slow down for me.
I recently just started running AGAIN (I am a serial quitter) after getting super stressed out about some family stuff. Turns out I can run some sub-9 sprints when I’m really pissed off- who knew?
I hear that! I had a lot of great runs last year when I was going through some stuff.
Very motivated and trying to relax. Saturday will come soon. Ugh. Trader Joes is dangerous for me. I can eat jars of crunchy cookie butter and I treat the TJ’s “Way more chocolate chip cookies” like cookie crisp cereal.
I treat Teddie Grahams like cereal. Don’t tell anyone…
After being sick all week last week I am absolutely motivated this week — with a caution to remember my body is still healing and trying to find the balance and take it easy where I can as well!
I love Sangria. I usually make it with whatever wine I have and then I add the Mango Smoothie from Stoneyfield Farms and apple juice. I prefer no brandy in my sangria. Love Trader Joes!
Oooh – that sounds like some delicious sangria!
I’m currently about a 7..it started to snow again today so it’s hard to be motivated when you just want to stay under the blankets!
I’m at an 8 motivation-wise. I was a total slacker last week, so it’s motivating me to turn it around this week! I’ll be bribing myself with the thought of weekend sangria to get me there 😉
I am totally bribing myself with more Sangria this week 🙂
I often use that middle photo mantra (you’re only cold if you’re standing still) in those moments when I’m in a warm house headed out to a 50 degree morning. I know I’ll only be cold for the first mile! 🙂
I am relatively motivated this week; the trail kicked my butt this weekend as I’d been away from it for two weeks. Running in the dirt and up and down the ridges of Peters Canyon will get ya if you slack off! I’m going to run them every single weekend until my race on 3/22.
This weekend I’m running the Coaster Run at Knott’s with my kiddos. They (15 and 12) run the 5k and I run the 10k; it’s a super fun family race that actually goes through Knott’s. As a SoCal native, I think that’s pretty fun stuff. 😀
Have a great week, Monica!
** and even though Peter’s Canyon served me on a stick, I still managed 10 miles! #happycamper
You have a great week too!! I always consider doing the Coaster run and let it slip by. Boo.
10 – Our daughter has been admitted to the psych ward for the fourth time in less than a year. The first time, last March, I was a wreck. I couldn’t run because crying and running are not go togethers. The second and third times really did me in and I just completely gave up running. As an avid marathoner and Ironman this is unheard of. This time, I am better prepared and I know that running gets me in the right frame of mind. I ran yesterday, walked today and lifted afterwards. I feel better for having done it.
Hey Ann, Hang in there! Sounds rough, but I’m glad you are at a 10! You are one tough cookie. Sending you positive vibes <3
Some times I hate those pictures about running in the winter… it’s dangerous. I haven’t gotten to run that much this winter due to all the unsafe road conditions like ice and built up snow mounds. I live in the country side so I don’t have easy access to indoor running tracks or parks.
Just on Saturday I was walking from the house to the car, slipped on some ice, and injured my foot. I would rather not run than to risk an injury, or worst yet, have a snow plow truck or car run me over because they couldn’t see me. Running isn’t that important to me. I’ll run when it gets better out.
OH I want to be a 10, but, with the cold weather, dodging the flu/cold that is going around everywhere, and well, not being able to run most of this winter due to either A. Snow or B. below 8 degrees; I am FA-reaking out about my 10mile race this Sat.
Did 3 miles yesterday and although my recovery was fine, those 3 miles HURT!
I’m healing from foot surgery so I’m super motivated to get back in my feet!
This week is resty for me because I had a race yesterday but a) that means I should drink all the sangria and b) next week no excuses because its not cold where I am.
My motivation is at a 9, and fortunately the arctic tundra in which I live has calmed down slightly so maybe this week will be better! Thanks to all of you in California who do take time to remember that some of us are dodging black ice and frostbite. 🙂
My motivation is at about a 6. Not great. I am cleaning house though, so that’s something. Thanks for the motivation. Hopefully, I’ll be at a 10 by this afternoon.
Sending you some motivational vibes!
Those e-signs are definitely motivational!
My motivation is probably at a 7. My baby has been a fussy mess from teething, so, his needs will help shape my motivation level. I am hoping to ramp up to a 10 by this afternoon, as I have some big workouts this week, and then a race on Saturday!
Good luck on the race!!
6-7, not unmotivated exactly but I could use a little boost to get me through.
I ran a long run yesterday and I’m excited to run another one today. I’d say my motivation is about an 8. I’m motivated, but definitely a little tired.
8 is great!
(I am really that cheesy today…)
I’m a 10 this week. Totally going all out at physical therapy this week & spin class to eat this foot injury. I love the cat & wine pic. It looks like a professional took it.
Well, I am a professional cat owner/wine drinker…
Wow those cupcakes look delicious! I’m feeling good this week and motivated to get my workouts done. The weather is nice and summer is on the horizon!
how many calories are in those cupcakes?! they look delicious!!
About 300 each 🙂
Why does it even matter? Obviously they’re not meant to be eaten daily for goodness sake…
I’m super motivated to make the sangria and party with a bunch of friends.
This week I’m doing my Jillian workouts. I’m ready for serious punishment. Time to get back into strength training.
Anybody have Body Revolution?
I don’t – anyone else?
After a few winter months of being unmotivated, I am finally getting my running mojo back! I would say a 9 this week. The warm weather we had over the weekend definitely helped
All right!!!
I’d say I’m about an 8, but then again the long part my week really hasn’t started so ask me again maybe Wednesday and that may have changed a little bit 🙂
I’m at 10 this morning!!!! I’m new to running and over the weekend I was able to run 2 straight miles without stopping to walk. When I started I could barley run for 30 seconds straight. I’m super motivated to keep going!
10!!! Get it!
What a great post! I am so trying this. This post hit me today. I am feeling under the weather and have a cold and I bailed on my running partner this morning and Feel crappy about it. Your so funny with a side of cat! You are my hero!
Feel better 🙂
Can’t go wrong with 2 buck chuck:) After being down all last week with the flu I am feeling motivated to kick it into gear this week so I would say an 8!
Glad you’re feeling better!
Thanks, I need this today! I’m very motivated this week to power through the cold weather and hopefully my last few weeks of treadmill runs (fingers crossed).
This week I am a 10! The weather is getting better, at least the sun is out now! Loving the sangria!
10! Awesome!!
That Vegas! He makes every picture so perfect.
It’s kinda sad that the trader joes by my home doesn’t sell liquor. 🙁 I was looking forward to the 2 buck chuck when they opened. Oh we’ll.
I’m actually super motivated this week. It culminates with a weekend of 16 mile training run and a ski day with my niece. The only thing worrying me is my tight hamstring. I will do what I can with stretching and such today and tomorrow and see if that gets things loosened up.
So I’ll go with a 7 on the scale of 1-10
No cheap liquor at TJ’s?! Not cool!