once upon a time…

…I could feel my extremities.  But, that day is long gone, kiddos.  It is freeeeezing.  I headed to the gym after lunch and basically had to wait 10 minutes in the locker room just thawing out before I could start my work out!  The gym was packed (again) so I was forced to alter my exercise regime according to which machines were available. 

Tread Mill:

time	pace	incline
0-10 minutes	3.5 (walking)	2.5
10-17	5.7	4
17-20	6.0	2.5
20-27	5.7	4
27-30	6.0	2.5

 

Elliptical:

time	level	direction
0-10 minutes	8	forward
10-15	9	backward
15-20	10	forward
20-25	10	backward
25-30	11	forward

 

This is a pretty typical workout for me.  I wanted to do some bicycle after, but they were occupied.  Maybe tomorrow.  I ended up doing longer arm and ab exercises on the mats as a result (love those medicine balls).  I wasn’t as exhausted as I wanted to be when I left the gym, but I’ll probably go earlier tomorrow so as to avoid the super crowded gym time.

I made myself a little snack before I started cooking dindin.  Andrea, I think of you every time I have Earth Balance now! 

I was eager to get back in action after my last oven disaster…so I decided to make some BN squash.  I saw these already peeled and cut organic butternut squash, which were too easy to pass up. 

After I popped these in the oven, I then set to work on the rest of dinner.  I was a little on the lazy side, so I made ww pasta with EB and vegan parm. 

Carbs much?

My dinner was a bit one-sided.  Toast, BN squash, and pasta…ALL with Earth Balance.  Don’t worry I’m sure I’ll make up for it tomorrow.  No point in fighting the cravings!

Check it.  Dates STUFFED with peanut butter = heaven!! 

Two of my faves in one amazing bite?!?  What could possibly be better 🙂