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Went to my new gym this morning. There were only about 3 people there, so that was nice to get used to a new environment. It definitely seems much smaller than the Y (because it is, duh…), so it feels a little cramped to me. At least it is clean, though and the people there were good about wiping down equipment (yay!). I was also totally excited about the cable machine because it is adjustable! The one at the Y, I could only to a reverse or regular woodchop because the pulleys were stationary. Today I could actually do a horizontal woodchop, like is called for in NROLW! Happy me!
Here is a video of the horizontal woodchops:
Anyhoo, the workout today. Oh, I biked to the gym, which is a shade over 2 miles from home.
- Barbell squat/push press: 3 x 8 at 45#
- Dumbbell 1 point rows: 3 x 8 at 25#
- Step ups: 3 x 8 at 30#
- Push ups: 3 x 8
- Static lunges with rear foot elevated: 3 x 8 with 25# plate
- Cable woodchop: 3 x 8 50 pounds
- Plank: 3 x 2 minute holds (dying!)
It’s going to take me a while to feel at home at the gym, I think, but I’ll get there. I do have to say that I do *not* like that they play music. What they play is not even close to what I want to hear. At least it wasn’t blaring, so I could put on my headphones and not hear much of it. Listened to Sweeney Todd!
John met me at the gym and we then biked for bagels!
I was a little tired after the weight workout to do road biking, but I knew the end result would be worth it:
New employee was a little skimpy with the cream cheese…
Then I had to bike home! Total bike trip was around 11 miles, so definitely a good workout today.
I made something interesting for lunch:
It’s a tuna pancake! It was supposed to be a tuna burger, but I think I needed more tuna.
- 1 – 2.5 ounce can of tuna
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of oat bran
- lemon pepper seasoning
Mix together and spread into a heated frypan. Cook a couple minutes on each side until golden brown. I served it on top of a bed of greens with a bit of feta cheese. It was interesting, I’ll say that. I was going for a tuna burger, but I think I needed more tuna as I could not form this into patties. And… the last of the fresh blueberries (other than the ones I froze).
Work, work, work, then dinner! I got a late start on dinner because of doing some stat files. I continued the egg theme to dinner. I sauteed up some broccoli, then minced it really fine. Beat 1 egg with 2 egg whites, added the broccoli and scrambled it up. It made my eggs green Sam I am! Topped with some Laughing Cow. This was excellent.
After a late night of work, John and I went out for coffee. Decaf skim latte (the ‘why bother’ drink). With a touch of honey and nutmeg.
It’s finally supposed to be cooler tomorrow! I have been wanted to make some biscotti, so maybe that will be my chance.
Question: Do like tunes when you work out?
Most definately must have tunes. But like you i wanna hear what i wanna hear! So as long as its not blaring i’m good with it. All your food as usual looks delicious. I’ve got to remember the next time i buy a carton of eggs to just immediately hard boil some. Most of the time the eggs sit in the carton until they go out of date. I need to make the effort to eat more eggs!You rock girl! Jinx!
YES YES YES I AGREE!! This new gym here in AZ plays the most HORRENDOUS music! At least for working out, anyways. It’s all these oldies with a beat that’s always too slow. I have to turn my iPod way up, and it’s sometimes hilarious to hear the clash. When I run outside I don’t wear music for safety reasons, and because it’s a nice chance to connect with my thoughts and surroundings. But in a gym, tunes are a must!! And that latte looks so pretty 🙂
would you could you in a gym? eat them eat them on a whim.
ok
that’s sad.
but it’s my early am attempt at a green eggs homage 🙂
LOL! I thought of you when I posted that, too!
Evidently music in the gym is a universal conflict (hmmm…kinda like music in the church!) My brother has fought the hard rock stuff in his gym for years, and I noticed in my gym that in the free weights room they play some hard rock, and there was a sign saying that it was a compromise. but it is not too loud, and it doesn’t bother me for some reason. I don’t listen to my own music while working out or walking or anything.
I like brocolli and eggs too. Much better than beans and eggs, eh–LOL!!
I think the latte looks delicious! Warm and comforting. Same with the bagel. Although yeah, what’s up with the lack of cream cheese?! That’s the best part!
Awesome job on doing THREE two-minute planks!! I want to get back up to that again. Or, at least, I say that now. I won’t be that excited about it while I’m trying to hold them 😛
My number one requirement for gyms is that they have to have windows. For whatever reason, I hate working out in places that look like a dungeon with no natural light. I don’t mind music so much, I’m pretty good at tuning it out! 😛
The why bother…. I used to wonder why people ordered those. Now I know. :c)