The Michigan Man

So...this little piece of the internet was supposed to be about my Michigan man Rob and I. It's turned into a little hodge podge of everything. So today is the day that I will introduce the one and only....

Robert J. Radulski III

(note: he probably would not approve of this pic, but it is one of my favorites!)

Rob is seriously the best guy EVER. We have been together for 1 year, 6 months and 3 days..

The best way to describe him is "a good ol' boy from Northern Michigan"

He loves to hunt, fish (even ice fish--the worst kind of fishing--that's a WHOLE different story), work in the lawn, do boy stuff in the garage..

He is just a very easy going guy that puts up with all of my silliness..

Rob is not a "flashy" guy, nor does he think to do "flashy" things. Therefore our relationship is very "old married couple-ish"..ya know on Friday we may be asleep by 9:30, go hang out at Home Depot on a Saturday afternoon, spend the evening out on the back patio and then be in bed by 10. He's a very simple man. The small things in life mean the most--which I've taken to appreciate more than ever. I can count on 1 hand how many times I've gotten flowers (count: 2), I've never received jewelry; and it's totally ok with me because that's not how Rob operates. 

My Favorite Things:

1. He calls me EVERY morning to tell me to have a good day, and that he loves me.....and then I get a text a few minutes after to tell me the same thing

2. He does this little booty shake dance...and it's seriously the funniest thing ever

3. When he wakes up in the morning, he takes his own sweet time stretching and clearing the sleep from his eyes. It's pretty cute--he turns from a 26 year old to a 6 year old

4. He gets an AARP card--they mix him and his dad up. So every quarter he gets sent a new AARP card.

5. The looks he gives me are just funny...I get the eye roll with the sigh, the head shake, The plain-jane smile, the eyebrow scrunch..and the list goes on.

6. Even though he is a Michigan fan and I am a Nebraska Fan we can still make it out of football season alive and in love!

Though we may be 3.5 hours apart, and see each other Friday-Sunday we still love each other very much! We take each day as it is given to us...and we are so excited to see where this crazy train called life takes us!

Tone it Up Tuesday

The other day I came across an interesting article from Dr. Mercola, the heading was "The Hidden Reason You Get Flabby"...which obviously caught my eye. I mean, I eat "well", my workout regiment is a combo of strength, endurance running, high intensity interval training, and cycling. No, I do not do all 4 of these on the same day...but I stick to this area of exercise.

My diet is high protein, low carb, low glycemic index. I actually have mixed and matched a few plans together.
The first one was created for me from one of the trainers at Body Sculptor Inc, his name is LC (he is fantastic at what he does-he is a trainer AND he does nutrition plans). 
Side note: I workout with Dexter at Body Sculptor Inc (he is also fantastic at what he does....seriously the hardest workouts I have ever done). 
The second plan is from the gals of Tone It Up, which is another fantastic community. This plan is updated 4x a year, you pay a one time fee to get the general plan and then the updates are FREE! They also have a monthly workout calendar, and weekly workouts. I really encourage you to check them out, not only are they virtual trainers, but the gals that are in the Tone It Up program are really supportive of each other.

But, in this article exercise wasn't the focus, and the "a calorie is a calorie" was definitely not the focus.
The focus: sugar.
Fact: Our body treats sugar like it treats alcohol and other toxins. Our body identifies sugar as a toxin.....which means I'm toxic, your toxic...we are all toxic.

What made me wonder...how toxic am I?
This article does a wonderful job explaining how our body processes the foods that we eat, and the correct steps to get on the right track.
I am providing the link to this article, because I know I can't write a summary of this article that would do it justice. I do know that this article will save lives, and I really encourage you to watch the video, read the article and pass it on!
The Hidden Reason You Get Flabby

4 weeks ago I took the first of four national board exams needed to receive a chiropractic license. It was a grueling 10 week prep leading up to the big performance of 6 exams, 110 questions each. Let me tell you, it was THE LONGEST WEEKEND EVER, because after those exams I had 8 finals I still had to take. Needless to say at the end of the week, my brain was so ready for vacation.

Now the time has come, and the results will be in...in 3 days. These 3 days will pass so slow due to the excitement/nerves/fear of the unknown that is about to be unveiled in 3 days. But until then, these 2 quotes have helped me keep boards and this quarter into perspective. 

Time Flies

As I'm sitting in business class I am write this little diddy to you all. This whole becoming a chiropractor thing is getting real, and it's kind of scary. So the wonderful business presentation we have this quarter is all about designing your office; and well, I'm a girl so this part of opening an office REALLY excites me. As a step to becoming more "girly" I have started to take up DIY projects, and well...thinking of house design options. As the checklist of to-do's continue to grow, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

One of the items on our checklist that has been stressed this weekend is "What is YOUR Vision" and with a nice little google search, a few (ok...many) Pinterest pins here is the beginning stages of my vision.

Colors

Office Interior Doors

Front Desk (Maybe not the exact white and orange color....but I really enjoy the shape)

Thoughtsy Thursday: Chiropractic Wellness

Andrew Brady is one of my good friends and classmate published this post about Synthetic v Organic Vitamins last night. I encourage you to read this post, and visit his blog. He blogs about various health and wellness concerns, and is a very good student---and will make a great Chiropractor!


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Wellness Wednesday

I've decided this quarter that I am going to try to become a better blogger! So to start my new goal, I've decided to do Wellness Wednesday! As a future chiropractor I've got to train myself to be an educator as well as a physician to my future patient...the best way to do that is practice how you want to perform!
Today's Wellness Wednesday is all about Vitamin D. I will admit I am a lover of the sun and will always have a pocket full of sunshine. We all need Vitamin D; vitamin D is a HORMONE that is made in our bodies, and has many benefits. So how do we get Vitamin D? We get Vitamin D from sunshine, and on cloudy days supplement with a whole vitamin form of Vitamin D. Vitamin D from the sun, is absorbed in our skin and is then carried to the liver and kidneys to start its magic....but how much is too much?
I admit, I DO NOT wear sunscreen (bad,bad me) and I am THAT person that loves laying out, catching rays and getting that beautiful bronze color. But maybe this article will shed some light on how to get ENOUGH vitamin D at SAFE levels AND still gain that beautiful summer tan!

Here's a brief synopsis of the article:

Safe sun exposure is essential for optimal health, but incorrect exposure can raise your risk of skin cancer while not providing any health benefits. Sunburn should be avoided at all cost. Detailed guidelines are provided for safely increasing your vitamin D stores through proper sun exposure are included
While sunlight is composed of about 1,500 wavelengths, UVB is the only wavelength that will produce vitamin D when hitting unexposed skin. UVA’s increase your risk of skin cancer and causes photoaging of your skin. Therefore, it’s important to determine the ideal times of year for safe and effective sun exposure, and avoid exposure during times that UVB rays are not present. Instructions are included
Vitamin D3 is an oil soluble steroid hormone that forms when your skin is exposed to UVB radiation from the sun (or a safe tanning bed). When UVB strikes the surface of your skin, your skin converts a cholesterol derivative into vitamin D3. It takes up to 48 hours for this vitamin D3 to be absorbed into your bloodstream to elevate your vitamin D levels. Therefore, it’s important to avoid washing your skin with soap after sun exposure
In case you do develop a sun burn, immediately apply raw aloe vera. It’s one of the best remedies to help accelerate skin healing

I encourage you to visit www.mercola.com
It is a FANTASTIC website for all health and wellness questions; there are many articles that address various health and wellness concerns also!

Holy Workout

I've recently started working out at Body Sculptor Inc. It's this small premier fitness studio in the heart of Buckhead (the glitzy part of Atlanta). Now let me get a few things straight: 1. I am not glitzy in any fashion and 2. this "premier" studio happens to be owned by the one, and only Dolvett Quince (the BL trainer).

So, I went this past Friday for a consultation with my now trainer Dexter. We did a small 15 minute workout to give me a "taste" of what to expect...and I was sore. Who knew isolating muscles could hurt burn so much (yes, I need to add "workout" in my 14 hour days on a regular basis).

Saturday morning I woke up and decided I would attend their Pure Energy class. Holy intensity, it was an hour and a half of straight muscle work. I seriously felt like I was on Biggest Loser. Leaving the gym, I was worried about driving home my shoulders and arms were shaking so much. As the day progressed I could feel every muscle in my body...even my intercostal muscles (the muscles between your ribs).

Today, I'm a bit sore. I cheated last night and took a nice long soak in the tub (it was a nice romantic evening....me, my Irene Gold board book, and a hot bath).

I return to workout with Dex on Tuesday at the butt crack of dawn....I'm already getting my game face on.