Ohmygosh — dinner was so nice!
But first…. a mid-afternoon latte that Huz made in the espresso machine. Work was very productive today! It was probably the multiple servings of caffeine (this was my THIRD coffee).
Cross-Training
The gym was very quick… and yet strangely relaxing. It was a great workout for a cross-training day!
I did 30 minutes on the elliptical; I pedaled backwards for about 10 minutes as well! Does that work different muscles, or just the same muscles in a different way? Anyone?
I read this book on the elliptical. It’s called "Tell It Slant" and it’s about creative nonfiction. It’s a leftover from college. Chapter 1 was interesting….
After the elliptical, it was weight time. I always do arms on Monday, because that’s always my c ross training day! :) Today I decide to add 10 lbs. of weight to my bicep curls and tricep pulldowns. Realizing that it was not challenging anymore, I figured why not? But I could only do the new weights for 2 reps.
- Bicep Curls with weighed bar – 12 reps x 2 sets at 40 lbs; another 12 reps at 30 lbs.
- Tricep Pulldowns on cable row – 12 reps x 2 sets at 40 lbs; another 12 at 30 lbs.
I also some dual pulley rows with 45 lbs. as well, and about 90 crunches. Whew! Easier than a long run. 🙂
Dinner!
As I mentioned, dinner was so delicious. I am LOVING the George Foreman that we got for the wedding.
I grilled chicken breast that I marinated in EVOO, water, pineapple juice, and pepper. After cooking it 90%, I added pineapple rings to the top and poured back over some of the juices. MMMM!
We also had a yummy salad with sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, and this dressing:
On the side, I had some brown rice.
The pineapple was DIVINE. Ohmigod — definitely going to do this again!
Dessert for me: dried apricots.
Desert for the dogs: Ice cream for Puppies!
They looooved it! 🙂
Goodnight… sleep tight!
I LOVE grilled pineapple – it’s so good!
I love the puppy pic 🙂