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August 7, 2011 by Hillary 17 Comments

Today I woke up at 5:00am, pulled on my big girls pants and drank a glass of self-confidence. Then I was out the door shortly after sunrise to drive 95 miles – each way – to take the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Instructor certification exam that I’ve been preparing for all summer long.

With a full day of traveling/learning/examining, I packed my lunch bag (a.k.a. superwoman Lululemon tote) with nutrient-dense energy to keep my brain and body functioning at its finest. 

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The Nutrition Nut/Fitness Fanatic’s Eats on the Run:

  • 2 raw carrots
  • snap pea crisps – addicting!
  • Cashew Cherry Pure Bar
  • 1 hard boiled egg (ate half)
  • 1/2 c. 2% cottage cheese, 3 strawberries, 1 T raw walnuts, 1/2 tsp. chia, honey
  • almond butter & reduced-sugar apricot jam on sprouted wheat flax bread
  • dark chocolate espresso beans didn’t eat due to melting
  • iced green tea

This lasted me from breakfast at 5:45am to dinner at 7:00pm.

I am mentally exhausted and so relieved that this day is over. I felt today was a success in more ways than one. I’ll honestly admit that I was more anxious about traveling solo to an unfamiliar place than the actual certification process. Thank you, Mr. TomTom, thank you! Now I must wait patiently for 4-6 weeks to get the results of my certification. I’ll be posting more about my AFAA experience soon…

Time for some shut-eye!

Goodnight,

Hill

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  1. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    August 7, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    4-6 weeks sounds like an eternity when you’re anxiously awaiting results, doesn’t it? Hope you did well!

    Reply
  2. Donna says

    August 7, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    Good Night Hill. Sweet dreams.

    Reply
  3. Jackie @ That Deep Breath says

    August 7, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Today I got through a mountain of laundry, so I guess that’s my achievment for the day! I always pass by the snap pea crisps in the store, but have never picked any up…next time I will! They seem totally addicting!

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      August 8, 2011 at 7:05 am

      I have a mountain of laundry that needs to be attended to, too…

      Reply
  4. Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says

    August 7, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Wooo kudos g-frand!!! Unforch the longest I’ve ever had to drive is 13 hours each way… yeah… and I’ve done that multiple times. Who am I.

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      August 8, 2011 at 7:04 am

      13 hours by yourself!?

      Reply
  5. Chelsey (CookTeen) says

    August 7, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Congrats on taking your test! Waiting is so silly! I hated having to wait weeks to find out if I passed my EMT state test. I had to wait longer than the actuall class was, week wise!

    Best of luck!!!

    Reply
  6. Lauren says

    August 8, 2011 at 3:02 am

    I am sure you did GREAT! I was so worried when I took mine too, but I promise, you did better than you think.

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      August 8, 2011 at 7:05 am

      I didn’t know you’re AFAA certified :) Do you teach?

      Reply
  7. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says

    August 8, 2011 at 3:27 am

    Woah! You must be sooo tired! I know that you did amazing though :)

    Reply
  8. Paige says

    August 8, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Way to go, Hill! I’m sure you did great! :)

    Reply
  9. Dad says

    August 8, 2011 at 6:50 am

    Good girl.
    Love, Dad

    Reply
  10. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    August 8, 2011 at 8:20 am

    That’s awesome!! Way to go. I’m sure you rocked it! I recently felt that way after completing my yoga certification. It was YEARS in the making and finally happened!!

    Reply
  11. Maren says

    August 8, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    I hope you passed!!!

    Reply
  12. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

    August 8, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Woo hoo! Glad you’re through your exam. I bet you did so good… Can’t wait to hear more about it :)

    Reply
  13. Hannah says

    August 9, 2011 at 6:15 am

    YAY. So exciting. I am sure you did great.
    And some great snacks to power you through!!

    Reply
  14. Emily says

    August 9, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    Waiting is the worst!! I’m sure you did great! Your snacks look delicious!

    Reply

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