The end of 2011 is not far off. Wow. The older I get the faster time goes by. I had a protein drink and headed off to the gym in the frigid weather. Brrr…. I should wear something more than my workout pants on the way there as my calves were cold. Or maybe I could warm up the car more. There’s a thought…
| Exercise | Set/rep/weight | Muscle worked |
| Wide Grip Lat Pulldown | 3 sets of 10 at 60# bar | Back |
| Straight Leg Deadlift | 3 sets of 10 with 65# bar | Lower body |
| Decline Sit-up | 3 sets of 10 | Core |
| Bench Press | 3 sets of 10 with 55# bar | Chest |
| Pliet Squat | 3 sets of 10 with 40# DB | Lower body |
| Seated Dumbbell Press | 3 sets of 10 at with 10# DBs (20# total) | Triceps |
| Incline Reverse Fly (on bench) | 3 sets of 8 with 15# DBs (30# total) | Shoulders |
| Lower Back Extension | 3 sets of 10 at 70# | Low back |
I hopped on the treadmill and walked 1.5 miles before coming home to eat! I wanted something warm in my tummy. I chose a 1-minute muffin waffle style with apple cranberry topping:
Note I am doing a grain-free day today. This lasted me to lunch, along with 3 cups of coffee! 
Speaking of lunch, this is another of the oopsie rolls. Or really 2 of them as my bun for the turkey burger topped with laughing cow and some caramelized onions (from my freezer stash).
I hope to get the recipe post up for these tomorrow. But first, let’s talk about my November goals.
1. Go grain-free 4 days a week. Since the eating season is now in full swing, this will help keep me in line without over indulging too much. Oddly enough, I am actually looking forward to these days as I like the food choices I make and how I feel. (you would think I would do it more, then, eh?)
2. No eggnog lattes until Thanksgiving Day. Every year I do this because I love the nog so much! The nog lattes are available as of 11/01, but I think it should be reserved for between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I wonder how many people love both egg nog and candy corn?
3. Walk 3 miles a day 5 times a week. Biking season is winding down and this is the start of the walking program to get ready for our trip to Disney in January! I will give a little leeway on this because I will be on the bike instead if the weather is right. (see below)
4. At least 2 different vegetables a day. I was inspired by Marion and her fruit and veggie challenge last month. I will count pumpkin and sweet potatoes as veggies.
5. Spruce up the website. I will organize the recipes a little better and do some updating. Just to keep it fresh. This has been an unwritten goal of mine since early this year, so I figured I have to write it down to get it done!
This should keep me plenty busy this month
So, I walked 1.5 miles on the treadmill and was going to do another 1.5 outside today, but 52 degrees beckoned to take the bike out! I broke a guitar string last night, so John and I decided to bike to the guitar shop in the early afternoon.
I was wearing a technical turtleneck and a fleece jacket, which was almost a bit much, but not until near the end of the ride. We headed a few miles away to the guitar store:
I got my string!
It was just about the perfect day for biking. No wind and sunny. If it was a little warmer, say 65 to 70 instead of 52, it would have been totally perfect! Happy, happy lady on the bike. We did 7 miles in about 32 minutes.
I came back and made up lattes to warm up:
That let me settle back in to work for the day. A very busy day, I might add.
I was really hungry by the time dinner rolled around, so I snacked on some nuts while I cooked up dinner.
I had to banish the cashews for a little while as I was cracking out on them.
Dinner is served! Chicken thighs just pan fried with brussel sprouts and a pear.
I tend to eat rather simply, but it is really tasty to me! I keep wanting to do more involved cooking during the week, but work gets in the way and I am too hungry to wait 😀
Tonight is practicing with my new string – yay! Plus a nosh of cheese and fruit.
Question: Any November goals you want to share – or care to join me in some grain-free living?
Your foods look really tasty!
I will join you in trying to limit bread. I eat too much of it!
Hi Lori! Well, you’ve inspired me *so many* times, I’m glad I inspired you too. 😀
🙂 Marion
I tried my first grain-free day today. So far so good. Of course, the day isn’t over yet.
I am interested in these eggnog lattes. Sounds delicious!
Good luck with your goals!
My goal for this month is to make it to my birthday without snapping. LOL! Wish me luck!
Walking is my main goal, I too want to walk 3 miles at least 5 times week.
Oopsie rolls?? I cheched your recipe tab under gluten free and didnt see them. I would love to know of a “roll” gluten free-calorie friendly
Karla, you can find the recipe here:
http://blog.yourlighterside.com/2009/05/gluten-free-low-carb-buns-aka-oopsie.html
I will just be posting on how to make them, but it isn’t my original recipe.
You and your eggnog lattes – I’ve never tried one, and I look at them like you look at Pinterest, lol!
Be afraid, be very afraid! You avoid nog lattes and I will avoid Pinterest and we will both be better off LOL!
OMG, how is it November already???? Hmmm… grain free for 4 days a week, huh? Not sure I could handle that. Plus I want to try your one-minute muffin/waffle. 😉
I don’t know why but yesterday I thought of you and the egg nog lattes. I never had one so no idea where that came from. I remember you doing this every year in November.
Love your goals for the month. I don’t really have goals except for going back to running 4 days a week and do more other workouts. And I want to continue the low carb eating this month because it makes me feel really good.
It’s kind of sad how I am associated with certain foods LOL!
Sounds like some good goals!
Great goals Lori. I don’t think I will join the grain free but I will be with you in spirit! 😉
I love candy corn but eggnog is a bit much for me & the dairy as well – does not settle with my tummy!
Looking forward to another Lori recipe!
Oh, Oh, Oh – egg nog ANYTHING gets me!! Thankfully I can’t eat eggs, so that does limit me. But last year I craved egg nog icecream but couldn’t find any anywhere… I am so glad that egg not anything doesn’t sell all year – or I’d be in big trouble!!!
Dawn
So not a fan of the nog… until my manicurist gave me that darn Egg Nog liquor last year. Now that I need to stay away from!
“Cracking out on them” you crack me up!
Solid, achievable goals! I’m enjoying writing mine on my DIY desktop writeboard. Not always enjoying having them staring at me day in, day out, poking and prodding me. But I got my new blog started, so I guess it’s working. 🙂
It will come as no surprise to you, I’m sure, that going grain-free is not on the writeboard. LOL I shall leave that to you to accomplish in your customary style.
I am totally with you on the grain-free challenge. I also love the walking 3 miles 5x a week… just not sure I can fit in that many times. Might need to adjust but SOME physical activity goal needs to happen in November!
November goals is to hit the gym 4-5 days a week. I’m already rockin it out!
I will be doing my own post tonight on some other goals…some Christmas related! Can you believe we’re already at that point?!
I’m already gluten free every single day so I may just throw in 3 or 4 grain free days leading up to the holidays.
I share your love of eggnog and the evil lattes that are spawned from it! <3
Good luck with the goals. You’ll do it.
My only focus for Nov. is getting through that long run on the 20th. Ugg. The closer it gets, the less I want to do it.
You’ve a good set of goals for November!
I’m also a walking enthusiast (always wearing a pedometer) and I usually aim for 10 000 steps a day. With my stride length that is about 3 miles.
I like how you shredded the brussels sprouts, I need to try that myself. I like them sauteed with a little garlic and olive oil!