We almost slept in until 8 a.m. this morning! (My college self wants to sock me in the face for thinking 8 a.m. is late.) At around 7:40 a.m., Ryan and I started to stir and got out of bed after lying around for a while to start our weekend off right. To the gym,…
Chi-Chi-Chi-Chia for You
This morning started out on a sweet note with a creamy bowl of overnight oats. After dinner yesterday I threw Coach’s Oats, chia seeds, strawberry banana Greek yogurt, milk and a heaping spoonful of strawberry preserves into a bowl and let it soak overnight. (I highly recommend adding fruit preserves to overnight oats! It added…
City Dreamin’
I wanted to do a circuit workout at the gym today. I wanted to get my heart rate pumpin’ to the tune of mountain climbers, plank holds and pushups, but the scrapes, scabs and bruises on my elbow and knee from Friday’s bike accident ruled out that possibility. Instead I brought back a treadmill interval…
No Wait for Weights
The gym was dead this morning. I think many people are on vacation this week, so the typical 5 a.m. gym crew was nearly non-existent. No gym-goers = No wait for weights My workout began with 20 minutes of light cardio on the elliptical while reading about the traditions that surround the royal family during…
Hello, Gym
Hello there, gym! Sorry I’ve neglected you in favor of cookies… and cake… and pie… and candy. But we can be friends again, right? My relationship with the gym took a brief hiatus over the holiday weekend, but returned with a vengeance this morning. Workout Ryan and I hit the gym nice and early and…