It’s Monday! I actually had more time off than expected as work was really slow yesterday, so I could spend more time with family instead of at the computer. Of course, that means I need to work extra during the rest of the week to make up for that unless I use PTO. It was so good taking a rest day yesterday, too. My legs needed it. I was so ready to hit the gym this morning and headed on out to bike and realized it was really cold LOL! I found out later it was about 35 degrees…. Serves me right for not checking the forecast.
I was cold when I got to the gym, so I had to jog on the treadmill for 1/2 mile before hitting the weights (normally I use the ride as my warmup).
This week’s goal is more reps with less weight to work different muscle fibers:
- Chin ups: 3 sets of 2
- Barbell stiff-legged deadlifts: 3 sets of 12 with 65#
- Push ups: 3 sets of 10
- 1-point dumbbell row: 3 sets of 10 with 15# DBs
- Dumbbell french press: 3 sets of 12 with 10# DBs
- Dumbbell plie squat: 3 sets of 12 with 30# DB
- Decline sit ups: 3 sets of 10
- Good mornings: 3 sets of 10 with 45# bar
- Lateral raise: 3 sets of 10 with 8# DBs
Then I jogged another 1/2 mile on the treadmill before biking, just to even things out LOL!
Breakfast was custard oat bran topped with PB and strawberry jam. A classic:
Slow start to the work day, so I was able to help John in the morning with the business, since *that* was busy. If I have freenhours to fill, I will find a way to do something 🙂
Lunch break was a simple leftover reheat of Easter food. Ham, creamed potatoes and I got a veggie in there of carrots. I also noted that I somehow did not take a picture of lunch. Not sure how that happened….
My mom brought over an interesting thing to try that I had with the afternoon latte.
Have you tried these Special K fruit crisps? They taste just like pop tarts, only crispier. Kind of fun. Of course, I love blueberry anything….
Dinner time was more easy simple food of an microwaved egg/egg white puff with feta cheese (takes about 1.5 minutes in the microwave) with broccoli and an anjou pear.
10-minute meals. Take that Rachael Ray! It was so nice today. Started cold, but it got up to about 70, so decided to go for a walk tonight. I met a new friend on the way:
He was ultra friendly and had extra toes like Pixie! Maybe they are related. It wouldn’t surprise me.
You can see all the buds on the trees coming out now:
Also my sedum are coming up. I love how they look like brussel sprouts in spring and then broccoli by fall
Looks like someone lost a kite!
I would love to fly a kite. I don’t know if I ever have. I have watched people fly them.
I feel like this week is busy already. I have avoided list making because I don’t want to get overwhelmed (hello avoidance??). I have a review to do of Gym in a Bag this week, too – neat product!
I need to do more work tonight and try to stay out of the nut butter jar! While I didn’t eat horribly yesterday, it wasn’t great. I think I stretched my tummy out a little bit 😳
Question: Have you flown a kite?
Quick meals are the best!
I certainly have flown a kite and would love to do it again.
What a nice orange kitty.
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Yes, I have flown a kite. It’s fun!
35 degrees? Brrr! Okay, so there are places that are still colder than Northern California. (We were 48 degrees and rainy yesterday!)
My husband and son like Pop Tarts; I might have to look into those bars for them to enjoy instead.
Oh, yes, I did a lot of kite flying when I was a kid. I got one of those kites you can fold up into a little pouch to use with my kids, and on windy days we’ve flown it in our front yard. We really need to take it to a field or to the beach instead, though, to get a proper flight.
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Also meant to say, yes, give it a try! Start with a cheap one to see how well you like it, first.
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So, what is “Custard” oat bran, do you have a recipe somewhere?
I used to fly kites all the time as a kid – I”m looking forward to doing it with my own girls soon!
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Hi Jenn, The custard oatbran is just the custard oats, which can be found on this page:
http://findingradiance.com/recipes/breakfast/oatmeal-extravaganza/
Wow, you really must have been cold from that bike ride to still have to jog for a warm-up! We did deadlifts today and I thought of you 🙂
I’ve flown kites when I was a kid – even was given a cool rainbow kite (hey, it was the 80’s) for my 18th birthday! They are challenging but fun…just know that you almost always lose them.
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Hi Lori! Yes I’ve flown a kite before. It actually brings great memories from my childhood. 🙂 It’s something you should def try on a nice summer day! BTW–Those special-K fruit crips look tasty. Will def look for those next time im in target or something 🙂
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Yes, its been years since I’ve flown a kite, but it is quite thrilling. I wouldn’t mind doing it again. You need a big open space, though.
I had simple fast eats today too. Keeps the decisions out of the equation.
I like that orange kitty. I hope he has a home.
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I have not flown a kite, but I would really like to sometime this summer at the beach.. You always get the best winds at the beach.
Cheers,
Missa
LosingEthel
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Probably been 20 years since flying a kite although many have suggested I do it in that time if you get my meaning 🙂
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Never ever flown a kite.
And in completely unrelated news – I made your protein pancakes/waffles this morning. TOTAL HIT!!
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I did a little tummy stretching this weekend, too. Dang those peanut butter M&M Easter eggs!
goodness, i cant remember the last time i flew a kite! i need to! love the kitty friend you found. also, that idea to work more fibers is great!
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I LOVE the clouds in that photo.
and before our daughter I think it had either been decades (and Id just forgotten?) or NEVER for me and the kite flying.
now? I drive around with one in the trunk just in case it gets windy.
ahhh mamahood
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Your little kitty is adorable! Is he named after the cat that appears in a couple Robert Heinlein books?
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I would gladly trade my yellow pollen for your 35 degree temps! While it’s warm here in NC, we are under a hazy smog of pine pollen! I have flown a kite, if you want to call it that. It typically entails someone getting it in the air for me and then me taking over 🙂
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Love the pics! Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like you, I like changing up the weight/reps along with the exercises too. Variety is the spice of life & the bod likes it too! 🙂
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You should definitely go get yourself a kite. I remember flying them when I was a kid and when I saw them at the dollar store I bought Marie and Nicholas one. Great fun on a breezy day. I’ve found myself in the nut butter lately too. Found chocolate almond butter at the store a few weeks ago and every night I find myself having a little on a cracker lol. I guess one or two won’t hurt me but I do see a trend happening lol. Loved your new kitty friend he did look friendly. I’ve had those crisps, mmmm yummy. I try not to buy that stuff though because I want to eat the whole box lol. Great workout!!!
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i have not flown a kite since i was a kid-what a wonderful thing to do……i think you should do it and i should do it 🙂
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Love flying kites. We were just talking about getting a new kite the other day.
I’ll have to look for those blueberry bars. Sounds good.
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I’ve never flown a kite! I’ve wanted to but its just never happened!
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My girls love the Special K fruit crisps. We’re a strawberry family but I could see loving the blueberry.
Too bad you don’t live close. I could steal a leaf off of your sedum. The freeze killed my sedum. I was lazy and didn’t bring it inside.
Gym in a bag looks like it would be handy for someone who travels a lot.
I have observed the flying of kites. Never actively participated though. I’m easily frustrated! lol!
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Those Special K stuff looks like something that’s called Sultana in Holland.
I have flown a kite when I was a kid. I gave the hub a day to learn how to fly the really big ones and after that he bought one himself but only used it twice or so 🙂
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I used to hate flying kites. 1. I could never get it in the air and then 2. IF it finally go into the air, it would come crashing down. Maybe I need to try it again as an adult. Might be fun!
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We have a lot of windy days but the trees get in our way! I can’t wait to hear what you think of Gym In A Bag.