I have had so many issues this week I am just glad I made it to Friday! In lieu of making my brain work to come up with a list of what’s all been going on, I am going to borrow my blogging buddy Allison’s survey she posted yesterday! (Hope that’s OK, Allison?! 
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This or That: Health and Fitness
1) Run/workout in the heat and humidity or freezing temps and snow? - Freezing temps for sure, no question. I have run in snow storms, freezing temps, with snow all over the ground and always finish those runs. The ones in the summer when I get hot, almost always end on a sour note… Although to be fair, I almost always run in the morning before the heat really is an issue so I still say summer is my favorite season to run in!
Soooo cold!
2) Have washboard abs or flat abs? - Like this is even a choice I have in real life… ha! But I might as well say washboard since it’s never going to happen either way!
3) Dr. Oz or The Doctors? - I do really think one of the Doctor’s is cute but I’ve actually never seen the show so I have to say Dr. Oz rates here. Plus he worked out with Shaun T!
4) Cardio or Strength? - This is probably sacrilegious to say on a running blog but I love strength so much more! If I could only do one exercise the rest of my life, I would much prefer Strength!
5) Cravings: protein or carbs? - This really depends on the day but 90% of the time it’s probably carbs. When I have too many carbs I really do crave meat, steak especially so I don’t think I would be happy only eating one or the other for the rest of my life!
6) Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper? - Bob, Bob, Bob, Bob! I always liked him better on Biggest Loser and I like his workout DVDs better than Jillian’s (but I do really like hers too!). So I will forever be on Team Bob!
7) Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream? - Ummm, hard one. Like choosing between Birthday and Christmas for your favorite “holiday”… I think I have to say Frozen Yogurt. I remember being probably 8-9ish years old and being obsessed with TCBY and their parfaits! Tragically the location I always went to closed shortly after that but I recently found out there is one just a few miles from my house!! Whoop!
Tired of this picture yet?
8) To train: upper body or lower body? - UPPER BODY! I hate, hate, hate lunges and only semi tolerate squats. Feeling the burn in my biceps/chest/tris makes me very happy
9) Protein powder or food with protein? - Protein powder makes me gag. I’ve likely just never found one I like but ick. Real food all the way. Unless I develop a keen love of chalk, I doubt this will ever change.
10) Lunges or squats? - See No. 8 for the answer of neither. But if I have to pick one… squats.
11) Sweet or salty? - Normally sweet. Ok, maybe always sweet
12) Workout attire: cute or comfy? - I would like to be able to say “cute” but in all reality, I can’t really say either. Workout clothes always fit me stupid so they aren’t often what I would classify as “comfy” and they sure as heck are not cute! I am lucky if I am not 100% embarrassing most days! I’ve been known to wear some special combos when out and about… like really special.
13) Body Pump or heavy lifting? - Ehhh, another neither?! I used to love Body Pump but it got old and I really never liked “heavy” lifting. I like lifting slightly lighter weights for more reps so whatever that means for an answer, I am not sure
14) Yoga or Pilates? - Sister, shut your ears/eyes but Pilates! I’ve never gotten along well with Yoga but I am quite fond of Pilates! Now I just need to find a new DVD or a place to take classes so I can see all the benefits it can offer!
15) Nike or Adidas? - NIKE! I have always been a big Nike freak, shoes, clothes, Nike+ workout equipment, etc., etc. And my recent return to them for shoes has been going well so that makes me even more of an advocate I just don’t think I ever liked those Adidas stripes… they looked too intense.
New Nikes
16) Running on the treadmill or outdoors? - I really am not fond of the treadmill but I think I would benefit from doing more speed related workouts on this machine so I can start working on getting faster without going all crazy outside. Slow and steady! But outdoors is for sure my preference here!
17) Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s? - Hard choice again… I would give it to Trader Joe’s if it were not for the Whole Foods salad bar. That just really trumps TJ’s in so many ways! I just really wish there was not a $50 cover charge at whole foods… At least TJ’s is cheap!
18) Summer or Winter Olympics? - This used to be Winter but in the last 2 Olympics, I have really become a Summer convert. I just love watching the running, swimming, cycling, mountain biking, BMX (not even joking), track & field, gymnastics! So many interesting things to watch! (Plenty of weird ones too, though…)
19) Exercise classes or exercise videos? - Exercise videos. I hate working out in front of/around people. I feel so much better at my own house. Probably also because when working out at a gym I feel like a giant towering over everyone else in the classes… why do I always feel so TALL at the gym! #tallgirlproblems
20) Steamed veggies or roasted veggies? - Ehhh, roasted, I guess. I’d rather not eat veggies. Does that make me a bad person?! But normally roasted = dipped in ketchup for then I am a fan!
I love little survey’s like this – it’s always fun to see other’s responses as well so… what are some of your preferences in the list above?!
Have a great weekend!
1) Run/workout in the heat and humidity or freezing temps and snow? – Why can’t it just feel like fall all year round??
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2) Have washboard abs or flat abs? – I’d rather just have abs in general
3) Dr. Oz or The Doctors? – Doctors
4) Cardio or Strength? – Strength!
5) Cravings: protein or carbs? – Carbs carbs carbs. Or chicken.
6) Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper? – Bob!
7) Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream? – FROYO! With toppings.
8) To train: upper body or lower body? – Upper as well.
9) Protein powder or food with protein? – Gah – you were always better about “liking” protein powder than I was. I have never been a fan… blech.
10) Lunges or squats? – Squats?
11) Sweet or salty? – Hmm, sweet, and then salty! Chocolate covered pretzels would be perfect
12) Workout attire: cute or comfy? – I wish I could afford cute workout clothes. Watch out Indy Lululemon!!
13) Body Pump or heavy lifting? – Body weight!!
14) Yoga or Pilates? – Shut your face – YOGA!!!
15) Nike or Adidas? – Nike
16) Running on the treadmill or outdoors? – Treadmill! Well just because I’ve done it once in recent years haha. Outdoors are good too.
17) Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s? – Hmm, impossible to decide.
18) Summer or Winter Olympics? – Winter for ice skating.
19) Exercise classes or exercise videos? – CLASSES!
20) Steamed veggies or roasted veggies? – Hmmm, roasted with ketchup!!
We are alike in so many ways and then there is Yoga
And mmmmm to chocolate covered pretzels. How about chocolate covered pretzels ground up on top of froyo with peanut butter sauce on top. Now that sounds perfect!
While a lot of our answers differ, I’m glad we agree on fro-yo!
I could never figure out what it was about Adidas that I don’t like, but now that you mention the logo, I’m pretty sure that’s it! Or it could just be that I love Bill Bowerman and totally admire the empire he built (even with the Nike sweatshop controversies). Tempo shorts are a gift from God!
Yes, Fro-Yo is all that really matters! And luckily, I don’t think we will ever have to decide between lunges and squats because… it’s probably best to do both
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These are always fun to read. I definitely prefer outdoor running too!
Time always goes so much faster when I run outside!!!