Happy Friday! I had a busy day spent moving into our new office. I'm happy to report that after nearly an entire afternoon filled with blood, sweat and tears, I assembled my Ikea file cabinet. Great success!
I played it light at the gym today, since there was a lot of lifting and general physical activity precipitated by the move.
- Pull ups (6 reps w 25 lbs assistance followed by 6 reps w 30 lbs assistance)
- Stiff-legged deadlifts, DBs (10 x 3 x 25)
- Calf raise (15 x 2 x 150)
- Bicep curl on machine (10 x 2 x 30)
- Hanging reverse crunch (I actually did this from a dip position, 15 x 2)
- Supermans (15 x 3)
- Inchworm exercise (10 x 3)
After the weights, I opted for a quick, hilly run. I tried out the 9 holes program on one of the treadmills and really enjoyed it! I'm not really sure what the deal was with the 9 holes setting, but it was just a really hilly and varied 1 mile run. I was feeling intimidated by the new program and didn't want to have to stop and set up a new one, so I tried it out on level 1. Next time, I'll go for a higher level fa sho.
There were many hurdles to be overcome during my evening commute, but that is neither here nor there (at least not on this blog). I did, however, get caught in quiet the torrential downpour- twas a sad day for my paper grocery bag. Got home, showered and whipped this up.
2 ho-made pickles; a cute lil' wedge of smoked maple gouda; baked CSA potato french fries (courtesy of the mandolin!) with olive oil, smoked salt and smoked paprika (this was approximately 1/3 of the batch- the other 2/3 were already in my belly at photo time); a sad, flavorless "charbroiled" Stop 'n' Shop soyburger with a slice of tomato, some baby spinach, whole grain mustard and BBQ sauce on a piece of honey whole wheat toast.
I got snacky afterward with the remains of my birthday treats: 1/2 of a Lake Champlain chocolate bar, a few pieces of Panda licorice (apparently there are people who don't enjoy black licorice. SHOW YOURSELVES!) and the rest of my mango coconut sorbet. This combination was spot-hitting, I'll admit, but I was dreaming of these:
The infamous birthday cupcakes from Sweet.
Lil' Pinky there was Pink Lemonade, the vessel for my birthday candle. He did his job honorably.
Question of the Day: Have you ever used a program or special setting on workout equipment? I usually just roll with the manual option, but it was kind of fun to enjoy hands-free changes during my little run today. Completing the random, unexpected hills was sort of like a game. I've heard that some fancypants gyms have screens on their treadmills and bikes that provide a virtual reality experience: there are video games that simulate riding a bike on a mountain or chasing a dragon. I would love to try that!
P.S. I love blogging. It makes me feel happy and calm.
I used to live mere blocks from Sweet when I went to BU but I have to say, on the record, I think the best cupcakes in Boston (well Sommerville, actually) are at Kick Ass Cupcakes. Have you been? INSANE.
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