Spring Writing Bootcamp Check-In #12

MY MAY GOALS:

1. 
   Bikini Boot Camp Day #9:
   I mentioned in last week's post that I joined the ever-fabulous Jennifer Jordan's For The Glow's Bikini Boot Camp - and yesterday marked the start of week 2! I'm sleeping better, I'm working out 5 days a week, and I'm loving everything that Jenn has slated for us to eat -- which includes my absolute favorite green smoothie, BEE GORGEOUS! This one is SO good, I could actually drink it every morning! For those of you interested, here's the easy recipe:
   1. Handful of greens (I use kale)
   2. 8oz. coconut water
   3. 1 banana (preferably frozen)
   4. 1 tbs. almond butter
   5. 1 tbs. bee pollen
   6. 1 tbs. raw honey
   7. 1 teas. alcohol-free vanilla
   Tip: I'll add a cup of ice if the banana isn't frozen. Blend all until smooth...and ENJOY! **Jenn mentions a good point, please do an allergy test for bee products before consuming!
2. New WIP NOTG writing goal: 
   Minimum of 10,000 words for the month.
   UPDATE: I put together a play list over the weekend and I love listening to it while I write! Here's a snippet of some of the songs (my favorite is song #3!):
   

Spring Writing Bootcamp Check-In #11

MY MAY GOALS:

1. Dinner: Quinoa & lime-marinated chicken bowl!
   Green Smoothie: Bee Gorgeous!Bikini Boot Camp Day #1:
   Because I evidently can't get enough of bootcamps, I decided to join For The Glow's Bikini Boot Camp this year. But instead of motivation for writing, this one's for my health - which in turn, makes for better writing, right? RIGHT! 
   It's six weeks of turning my diet around (I love kale!), getting a little exercise (burpees anyone?), being motivated by others, tracking it on Pinterest!, and overall, just doing good for this 'ole body of mine. I started eating clean(er) (I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I am opting for gluten free around 95% of the time) and following the recipes a week ago to acclimate -- and aside from some of the ingredients being a little on the expensive side, I love everything I make (green smoothies, egg & kale breakfast scrambles, hummus = YUM!) and I definitely feel full and happy! 
   So be prepared for some great recipes / photos over the next 6 weeks -- after all, I've got my 20 year H.S. reunion in August and this girl plans on going with a lot less me! 
2. New WIP NOTG writing goal: 
   Minimum of 10,000 words for the month.
   UPDATE: I'm at 5,103 words so far, a little over half way done for the month! 
3. Continue to read / finish CP's MS!
   UPDATE: I finished and sent over notes on the last MS I was reading and now I'm waiting on TWO other CP's to send over manuscripts they said they'd be sending over. Eh-em. I'm waiting. Yep, still here. *cough*
   I'll sing it again in case you missed it last week: Red rover, red rover, send your manuscripts on over!
4. Host / participate in a Word Sprint or two! 
5. Cheer on the AWESOME that is Team Rainier!
   UPDATE: Did you all see Elizabeth Brigg's exciting cover reveal for her NA Contemporary MORE THAN MUSIC? Yes, that's it over there - but make sure to check it out here and enter to win some great prizes!
6. Read 5 books minimum. 
   UPDATE: One book down (Heidi's MS) and 4 more to go! 

SOOOO BOOTCAMPERS, WHAT DO YOU  HAVE UP YOUR SLEEVE FOR MAY?