Snow is leaving today WAAH. And since I have more sense than these folks here (who don't know they should clean their cars off), I was ready to do a sweet swerve-around when a big chunk fell off the trunk in front of me.
So I was out to go to the grocery. Last night my husband comes in to tell me what he wanted for dinner. He didn't get it. He's getting it today so I'll be in the kitchen for a while. He'd eat southern every day if I'd do it (which I won't). So not a domestic goddess. Under an hour & ready to eat is my mission. However here's today's menu:
Snow is leaving today WAAH. And since I have more sense than these folks here (who don't know they should clean their cars off), I was ready to do a sweet swerve-around when a big chunk fell off the trunk in front of me.
So I was out to go to the grocery. Last night my husband comes in to tell me what he wanted for dinner. He didn't get it. He's getting it today so I'll be in the kitchen for a while. He'd eat southern every day if I'd do it (which I won't). So not a domestic goddess. Under an hour & ready to eat is my mission. However here's today's menu:
I was actually planning to go to the gym today. Might get up to something in the little house.
Looks like a tasty menu to me. By the way, when I was at my aunt's house of the weekend, the public radio station was playing jazz - Miles Davis' Kind of Blue and I thought of you.
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My goal will be for it to be very tasty The thing is I know what goes in it. And it should be more of a special occasion dinner than a daily/weekly one.
I'm glad you thought of me when you heard Kind of Blue. It's funny, but I thought of you too when I was in the grocery store. I actually chose a new cheese to try in this macaroni. One I've never had. It's from Germany and soft: Butterkäse. It will be mixed with american & cheddar in the white sauce.
Music-wise, after Greg posted on the Allman Brothers, I also went to listen to some of Gregg Allman's solo stuff. That and Tears for Fears will be what I'll listen to while cooking. Swinging hips & bopping head always seem to get me to produce tasty food.
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My goal will be for it to be very tasty The thing is I know what goes in it. And it should be more of a special occasion dinner than a daily/weekly one.
I'm glad you thought of me when you heard Kind of Blue. It's funny, but I thought of you too when I was in the grocery store. I actually chose a new cheese to try in this macaroni. One I've never had. It's from Germany and soft: Butterkäse. It will be mixed with american & cheddar in the white sauce.
Music-wise, after Greg posted on the Allman Brothers, I also went to listen to some of Gregg Allman's solo stuff. That and Tears for Fears will be what I'll listen to while cooking. Swinging hips & bopping head always seem to get me to produce tasty food.
Sounds good - I've not had southern cooking much (residing north of the Mason-Dixon does that to a person) but I'm always interested in tasty stuff.
As for the Miles Davis, I'd just revisited the CD based on your recommendation in my log. Was just interesting to hear it by happenstance on the radio.
The Butterkaese sounds good - I know they some sort of butterkaese at the supermarket I shop at, so I might check it out.
And finally, yes I always find music helps the cook - for me, I enjoy putting on The Barber of Seville and whipping up a feast.
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Warm-up: Nia Global Unity DVD. 1st 3 songs. 25 min
WORKOUT A: alternating sets with 1 min rest
A1: Neutral Grip Negative Chin
Up into chin position from standing (so arms bent a little higher than shoulder press position). Last set this needed a side of wall foot assist. First 2 sets did not.
S1: BW x 20 sec S2: BW x 20 sec S3: BW x 20 sec
A2: 2-Point DB Row (2 15-lb DBs in 1 hand)
S1: 30 lbs x 4 (e) S2: 30 lbs x 4 (e): 2-2-2 tempo S3: 30 lbs x 3½ (e): 2-2-2 tempo (last rep funky)
B: straight sets with 2 min rest
B: BB Front Squat (ATG)
I am very good at this squat. Should be done in gym so I can increase weight (or get a rack)
S1: 40 lbs x 4 3 sets x 60 lbs x 4
C: super sets with 2 min rest C1: Bulgarian Split Squat
2 sets x 15-lb DBs x 4 (e)
C2: Single Leg RDL Can we say that hamstrings were talking here! I like DBs better than BB for this exercise
S1: 40 lbs (BB) x 4 (e) S2: 15-lb DBs x 4 (e)
D: alternating sets with 1 min rest
D1: BB Standing Military Press
I should have upped the weight but deliberately chose not to.
2 sets x 40 lbs x 4
D2: Push-ups
Okay shoulders tired here.
S1: Floor. BW x 3 S2: Bench. BW x 8
D3: BB Rollout
2 sets x BW x 6
AFTERS:
Tomato & chicken soup. Coffee. Relax.
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I thought you would be the one to understand my affection for these.
Did you get caught, or do you mean you have to be diligent in making sure they are focusing?
I got caught!
They were writing an essay test. I do a lap to monitor, then sit, then do a lap... so, upon sitting, I checked out your post and someone snuck up on me with a question. Oops.
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I keep meaning to make mac & cheese. I played around a little during a maintenance week and think I did okay with something that would be nice as a small side dish with perhaps a smoked sausage and such. The problem is we never have milk in the house and I really don't like it made with powdered milk. Maybe I'll work it in next week.
Glad that your snow didn't stay. We finally got some decently warm weather, and combined with some rain over the weekend we should get rid of even the small bits left from big piles. As well, perhaps some rain will get rid of some of the dirt left over from shoveling / sanding, etc.
I got caught!
They were writing an essay test. I do a lap to monitor, then sit, then do a lap... so, upon sitting, I checked out your post and someone snuck up on me with a question. Oops.
See your log
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I keep meaning to make mac & cheese. I played around a little during a maintenance week and think I did okay with something that would be nice as a small side dish with perhaps a smoked sausage and such. The problem is we never have milk in the house and I really don't like it made with powdered milk. Maybe I'll work it in next week.
Mac & cheese has been a favorite dish of mine all my life. I make it with real cream and could eat it morning, noon, & night! Therefore, I try not to make it more than 1-2 times a year. Problem is that you can buy really good macaroni & cheese here (so I now have to watch that too).
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Glad that your snow didn't stay. We finally got some decently warm weather, and combined with some rain over the weekend we should get rid of even the small bits left from big piles. As well, perhaps some rain will get rid of some of the dirt left over from shoveling / sanding, etc.
I ate some snow just before it went away (it was delicious). Today's high -- 74 and very pretty sunshine. Flowers blooming in the backyard.
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Well, I saw tips of daffodils in parts of the backyard and the front today. So, that's a good sign... although we're definitely not out of the woods as far as snow is concerned. It's way too early for spring here.
Decided to go to the gym today. Wrote out a workout to use equipment that I don’t have at home. Decided to focus on PULL. Enjoyed workout. At home, feel hamstring worked but nothing really in back.
WARM-UP (20 min)
Treadmill: 2.0 incline, 3.4 speed. 10 min 30 sec
General warm-up (reps not counted):
Walking Knee-to-Chest
Side Kicks
Walking Hip Circles
Curtsy Squat to Upward Woodchop (all one side then other)
High Front Kicks
Lateral Lunges
Hurdlers Stretch
WORKOUT (55 min) Straight Set (3 sets x 1 rep/w 3-minute Rest) A: Assisted Pull-up using Pull-up Machine
S1: BW – 70 lbs assist x 1 S2: BW – 55 lbs assist x 1 (kip)
S3: BW – 55 lbs assist x `1 (little lower than kip)
Alternating Sets (3 sets x 8 reps /w 1-minute Rest) B1: Cable Pull Throughs (bent-leg start position): *NEW* 3 sets x 50 lbs x 8 reps
B2: Face Pull *NEW* 3 sets x 30 lbs x 8
Alternating Sets (3 sets x 8 reps /w 1-minute Rest) C1: Cable Seated Row 3 sets x 60 lbs x 8 reps
C2: Pallof Press *NEW* S1: 40 lbs x 3 reps + 30 lbs x 5 reps (L side near pulley)
30 lbs x 8 reps (R side near pulley) 2 sets x 30 lbs x 8 (e)
Straight Set (10 sets x 2 reps /w 1-minute Rest) D: Wide-Grip Overhand Grip Lat Pulldown (1 down, 1 pause, 2 up tempo) S1: 75 lbs x 2 reps S2: 60 lbs x 2 reps S3: 60 lbs x 2 reps S4: 75 lbs x 2 reps S5: 60 lbs x 2 reps S6: 60 lbs x 2 reps S7: 75 lbs x 2 reps S8: 50 lbs x 6 reps (I was ready to go)
Finisher
EXTRA: Overhead Squat (ATG) using OLY Bar
1 set x 45 lbs x 3 reps
AFTERS
Cheeseburger & yogurt on the way home
Stretch: Cathe Stretch Max “No Equipment” stretch (22 min)
Coffee
Bath
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I'm jealous of the music talk. Still on limited bandwidth here for a few more days so I can't (search for and) listen to hear the music mentioned. Wah.
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This first song sounds like Donny Osmond could be singing it.
*whispers* I have a secret huge Donny Osmond crush.
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Swinging hips & bopping head always seem to get me to produce tasty food.
Hm. That combo always seems to produce offspring for me.
Hi Pretty Chicka,
Workouts seem to be going fine (physically and mentally) but still kind of aimless. Think I'm getting closer to more routine but haven't decided yet.
Since I consider it a "human" quality, I'll just say here, I'm too J of you and Jane at the Arnold -- but only because I wasn't there to share the fun!
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Hi Tracey! Looking good in here...glad to see you getting settled into somewhat of a routine (maybe?). At any rate, even what you call aimless, I call pretty kick ass.
Hi Pretty Chicka,
Workouts seem to be going fine (physically and mentally) but still kind of aimless. Think I'm getting closer to more routine but haven't decided yet.
Since I consider it a "human" quality, I'll just say here, I'm too J of you and Jane at the Arnold -- but only because I wasn't there to share the fun!
We would have loved to have you there, for sure! Physically and mentally good workouts, rock! Still trying to figure out what I should or want to do, once the ankle is back to snuff.
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"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." ~ John Bingham
Started to do a workout Wednesday but tanked during the Nia warm-up (25 min) so stopped & ate.
I'm stronger than I think. My husband was standing, and I wrapped my arms around his thighs and picked him up. 200 lbs. But I told him that was my 1RM.
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Got this from my baby last month. Put in on the MP3 player today. Got to like a song with a chorus that goes:
If this is my last chance to love you
I’m gonna play it like a grown man ought to
If I only got one shot to win you Then call me Jordan 4th quarter in '92, yeah
(I'm gonna do it) No matter what your girlfriends say
(I'm gonna do it) Believe me baby talking bout the kinda change
(I'm gonna do it) From a boy to a man Like Barack and his plan
(I'm gonna do it) If this is my last chance
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The thing is I know what goes in it. And it should be more of a special occasion dinner than a daily/weekly one.
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