This weekend was great! I actually had a 3 day weekend since my office closed for President's Day. It was lovely to just do whatever I felt like doing on a week day! This consisted of coffee in my big comfy chair, the gym with Kenoe and a visit with Lexi Bug and Ian!! It was a perfect day!
I was able to get to the gym on Saturday and Monday this past weekend so I felt pretty good. I have been incredibly sore from my work out on Saturday so cardio was rough on Monday. I was in pain for the first 10 mins and then got in my groove.
Monster and I hit the gym this am too. It feels so good to get the work out of the way. If you can get up and make this a habit, I highly recommend it!! I got in a light 15 minute jog before pumping some iron. I spent most of my time at the gym focusing on arms and abs, but I did do a few exercises for my back which I can already feel some soreness. I plan on going to the gym the rest of the week and trying to get in one p90x routine.
In other work out news, I decided to buy the Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. Some work pals were raving about it, so I thought I would give it a shot. $11 bones later, the DVD is all mine and I am ready to get this 30 day shred going! I will most likely start on Saturday.
Here are some details:
Jillian will guide you through her exclusive 3-2-1 Interval System that combines strength, cardio and abs to maximize calorie burn for a dramatic shredded body. The DVD includes three complete 20-minute workouts which progress by level of intensity
Ok, so I am trying to be really good this week so my lunches that I packed for the week consist of soup...boring! I have some left over fruit and light english muffins which I can have for breakfast, but I feel like I need to hit up T Joes tomorrow to at least have better snacks or something to go with my soup. I usually look forward to my lunch, but today I dreaded it. Let's pray that the soy nuggets are back and fully stocked in the freezer aisle! I miss these and hate that T Joes are working on a new package design. I will stalk these nuggets and let you know when they are back!
My meal plan for the day:
Pre-gym - cereal bar
Breakfast - String cheese and english muffin with laughing cow
Lunch - Mega Noodle soup and apple sauce
Snack - Chex mix - so random, but I was starving!
Dinner - Salad and Chili, Lemon, and Basil Shrimp with Israeli Couscous (recipe below)
I saw this couscous recipe on-line on thekitchn.com and had to make it! It was super easy to make and delish!!! Def try it out!!
Chili, Lemon, and Basil Shrimp with Israeli Couscous
serves 2
For the couscous:
Olive oil
1 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the shrimp:
4 large cloves garlic, minced
Pinch red pepper flakes, to taste
1 pound cooked shrimp, deveined and tails removed
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the couscous and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it starts smelling a little toasty. Add the lemon juice and stir until the lemon juice evaporates. (Reserve the lemon zest for the shrimp.) Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer then turn the heat to low and cover the pan tightly. Cook for 15 minutes, then take off the heat and let the pan sit, still covered, until you are ready to serve the couscous.
Yum! I can't wait to have this for dinner tomorrow night!!!
Once again I am sorry for being late on my blogs and missing a few days.
Have a great week!
PK
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