Nike Training Club

Oh my goodness!

Oh my gracious!

I have just found my FAVORITE new fitness app!

Have you heard of Nike Training Club? It would be no surprise if I were completely behind the times, but my friend Teresa invited me to join in at the beginning of July. Of course, then life happened (Osage Beach vacation, two weeks in Iowa City for classes) and I didn't make working out a priority again until this week. And let me tell you, I wish I would have started sooner! This app is like having a FREE personal trainer anywhere, anytime!

I am always telling Adam that I would like to be more active, but I struggle to find a workout schedule I can stick to. Whether I get sick of doing the same workout week after week, or I refuse to pay for a real trainer for more than a bootcamp, the result is always the same...frustration. But this app changes all of that! You choose your challenge level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), decide if running will be a possibility, and voila, your trainer gets the ball rolling. Amazing!

Do it. Stop reading and download it right now. Seriously. I want everyone to enjoy their workout as much as I do!

The Sunroom's Big Reveal

When we first moved to this house, I had a to-do list about a mile long. "Let's knock this wall out, tear these tiles down, and spend zero dollars!" seemed to be the mantra that filled my skull. It didn't take long for life, school, and a lack of money to slow my roll. Yay adulthood!

I soon realized how much things actually cost, and that I could not do it alone. I painted a few rooms (one room several time..oops!) and did a few minor fixes, but until school let out for the summer, any major home renovations were at a stand still.

Which is why I am THRILLED to have finally completed our first major project!

The sunroom was number one on the list because it had to be done. The space was unsafe and unlivable. Basically, the previous owners of the house had built a deck to the east of the sunroom. Wether the house sunk or the deck was originally a poor design is undecided, but it was built higher than the sunroom floor. The elevation, combined with the fact that there was only a screen door, caused water to leak into the room and rot out the floor and door frame.  The east wall and floor had to be removed and replaced. 

Thank goodness, yet again, for my Mr. Fit-it father! He is our saving grace in home repairs. 

We also decided to replace the screen door with something a bit more sturdy. I even found the doorknobs I wanted for less than $10! I think the new door really makes the room look more livable. 

After all the structural work was complete, I coerced the amazing Emily to come for a visit and help paint the whole room white. We had a blast playing 90's Hits on Pandora, sweating our bums off, and transforming the space to a crisp, clean place relaxation zone. 

But I couldn't leave everything white! Adam and I removed the new door, taped it up, and picked a color. 

I had a serious panic attack before painting it. After all, I had just purchased this beautiful new door. Who am I to paint it?! But, after a few deep breaths and I pep talk from my sweet husband, I dove in...and I LOVE it! 

Pop! It makes me happy every time I see it!

Once everything was painted and put together, I decided to do one last thing. While at my new favorite place, ReStore, I found flooring for only $25 a box! So I called my dad and asked if he would be up for one more sunroom project.

Let's be honest, I'll be calling him for years to come on house projects!

He said yes, and we laid the new floor one Wednesday afternoon. And do you know what? The sunroom is officially my new favorite place! 

I could not be more pleased with how it all turned out! I'm so thankful for all the help from my dad, Emily and Adam. 

Now I just need to figure out how to decorate!