Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Back to Class

HELLO, everybody!! How is everybody doing? I had another busy one today, but it’s all good! I went in to work early again today so did a repeat on the packed breakfast business. This time it was a bit of a different mix, though. 100_7927
-2/3 cup water
-1/3 cup PC 5 grain cereal
-cinnamon
-French vanilla coffee powder
-splash of milk
-trail mix 100_7925
All in a rather messy, less than beautiful bowl! What a gross photo!!!

After posting last night I made myself….I don’t know what to call it! I used the Magic Bullet to blend a ½ cup of kefir with some frozen blueberries and blackberries. Check it out: 100_7924
It was super good! Pepper sat on my lap the whole time waiting for his turn to stick his face in the cup to lick the last drop. Wish I had my camera handy for that! It was all over his nose and he was oblivious to it!

Here’s a photo recap of the snacks I munched on while hard at work today! 100_7930 100_7928 100_7929
I had a few more than normal because I worked an extra 1.5hrs again today. It’s rather astounding how sitting at a desk can rev up your appetite. Guess my brain needs the fuel!

I hopped on the elliptical at the gym again today. My back has been a bit sore lately so I think this is the best way to workout without aggravating the situation. Why does it hurt? I’m chalking it up to old age because I surely haven’t done and chandelier swinging lately!!!

Time: 45 minutes
Avg Hr: 162
Max Hr: 181
Calories Torched: 482
Distance: 4.9 miles

I tried a new to me tuna product at lunch today…. 100_7931
Its hickory flavoured! I mixed the pouch up with about a cup of quinoa. 100_7933
This was pretty good, but maybe next time I won’t use the whole pack as it got a tad overpowering after a while. I ended up tossing the last little bit. :S It kept me really full, though…

As busy as I was I did find a few seconds to take a necklace of the day photo!

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I bought this over the holidays to go with a few new shirts that I got as gifts. I just love it!

We used the George Foreman grill again today to cook chicken thighs. This part of the bird has never been my fave, but they were a steal just before Christmas so I bought them regardless. My distaste for them grew stronger as I watched how much fat and crap came dripping out of the grill. Look at this: 100_7940

Ewwwww!!! Before I even put a thigh on my plate I blotted it with 4 paper towels. Then it was paired with some broccoli tenders and brown rice. 100_7941

I took ALL the nasty skin off before eating it. To be honest, I was still to grosses out to enjoy it much. :0

Pilates started back up tonight. DD and I are doing a half hour rebounder (trampoline) class together and then I follow it with my hour long core dynamic class. I feel all loose and limber right now! I think I am gonna make another kefir concoction now and then settle in to watch The Biggest Loser. Amazing that a new season has started already! Tell me about your evening!!!

Bye for now!!

9 comments:

  1. ahh i hope you and dd have an awesome time at the trampoline class :) that sounds like SO much fun!

    peppermint stick lunas are my faaaaaav

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  2. I love your necklace! So cute. You make me want to do a better job accesorizing. Sounds like you had a longgg day! Enjoy biggest loser! I just turned it on- I never watch this show for some reason?

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  3. You magic bullet creation is such a pretty color. I LOVE those peppermint Luna bars! So freakin good!

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  4. I totally want a Foreman grill haha. Chicken thighs though... bleh. I understand the distaste.

    A rebounding class sounds like so much fun! I used to use my little rebounder all the time but it's been a while now. I think a class with it would be awesome.

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  5. Your kefir berry concoction looks delicious! And whenever I see a Foreman grill,I want one... But then I remember that I really don't have any space, and if I keep it in the garage (along with lots of other kitchen stuff), I'll never use it...

    My evening: The toddler had trouble falling asleep tonight and finally fell asleep a few minutes ago (9:30 p.m.)...

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  6. Trampoline class sounds like so much fun! That necklace is really pretty - I like!! Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday :)

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  7. love teh necklace it is so cute!!

    wowwwza look at that foreman grease..proof it work, right??

    the peppermint luna is one of my favs!

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  8. Trampoline class with DD sounds like so much fun! Wow, that is a ton of grease from the chicken...I agree with you, I'm usually a white meat girl too! Love your pretty necklace!

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  9. I have never been a chicken thigh fan if I cook them, but when someone else makes them for me, they seem to taste good. I can't explain it. Obviously, I'm crazy.

    Aren't Foreman grills awesome? I used my little one all the time - which is why I had to toss it when I moved, as the coating was starting to come off, which I figured wasn't the healthiest.

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