by Jen
on December 7, 2011
And I’m back to a night update. Some of you have commented that you’ve missed seeing my updates when you check the blog in the morning. I know my blogging has been a little sporadic lately but like I mentioned in my December Updates post, I’m trying to figure out a balance that works for the blog. I like to blog at night but it takes my attention away from Brandon and Sullie…and one of my goals when I made the career transition was to treat the blog more like a “job” and get it done during the day. Hasn’t happened. Hang with me, please? I’ll figure this thing out.
I taught the 9:15 hot vinyasa at Y2 this morning and it was ahhhhhhmazing. Mainly because I had one of my favorite yogis back in class. Long story short, she has been recovering from major surgery to remove cancerous tumors from her body. I want her to share her story on the blog soon…she is willing to share it and so inspirational. Having her in class was a huge bright spot in my week!
Lunch today was an open-faced turkey sandwich with mango chutney, tomato and provolone on Dakota. Orange slices and cottage cheese on the side. I had a weird cottage cheese craving at the store this week.
Brandon and I spent the afternoon together and started with a coffee date at Starbucks.
We split a cranberry bliss bar and it should come as no surprise that I ordered a soy latte.
After I jacked myself up on coffee, we went to the Y to workout. Even though I train clients, I rarely go to the gym just to work out. I’m always practicing yoga, running or teaching BodyPump. I had so much fun putting myself through a workout tonight. Here is what I accomplished in about 40 minutes.
- 10 minute warm up on the AMT machine at resistance of 10.
- 10 jump squats, 10 bosu pushups, 10 triceps dips, 10 lunges with one leg on the bench (each side) – 3 times through
- 10 cable flies, 10 wide dead rows, 3 times through
- 10 resistance band bridges with feet on a step – 10 on both legs and then 10 on each leg, 2 times through
- 20 weighted jacknifes
- 20 weighted crunches
- 20 weighed oblique cruches
Felt great! (And I didn’t practice today…so behind on the 62 day challenge!!!)
We stopped by the grocery after working out to grab stuff for dinner and were pleasantly surprised to discover that they were having a big holiday wine tasting. We tasted lots (and lots) of delicious reds. I may or may not have been talked into bringing home two bottles. Oops. 😳
The Christmas tree is in the stand and it’s time to decorate! 😀
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