I was riding my bike this morning and I felt compelled to remind all of you to take a moment out of your day and really appreciate all the colors and the wonders of spring when your out and about. It is not a favorite time if you have allergies, but the greens seem greener. The flowers are lovely, and everyone seems happier just to be outdoors.
When I work out during the cold and wet, I do it in my basement. Luckily I have the opportunity to cover my walls in pictures of my kids and my friends. They keep me company when I workout. But, to be outside is wonderful. I can do cardio for longer when distracted by a change of scenery, or talking with a friend or holding hands with my love.
So, take a moment. Even if you live in the city, close your eyes and try to find the song of the birds, or the pink of a flower. Appreciate that you can workout. Love life!
4/16/10- Friday Exercise Diary :
Recumbent bike- 30 min
Strength train- legs/shoulders
single leg raises with rear delt flyes- 5 lb
backward lunges with biceps curl- 12 lb
squat into shoulder press- 20 lb
straight arm raises on Bosu- 5 lb
4/16/10- Friday Food Diary:
Breakfast-
1 cup egg white, 1/2 cup organic spinach, handful spaghetti squash (120 cal)
whole wheat toast, dry, jam( 80 cal)
A.M. Snack-
1/2 cup non fat cottage cheese (80 cal)
1 cup non fat yogurt, 1/2 cup berries, grapefruit ( 175 cal)
Lunch-
1 cup low fat lentil soup ( 120 cal )
2 rye crisp breads with 1/4 cup part skim ricotta and 4 slices tomato (145 cal)
1 cup cucumber and 3 tbsp diced yellow onions with white wine vinegar and 1 tsp EVOO (95 cal)
P.M Snack-
homemade popcorn (90 cal)
Dinner-
1.5 oz filet mignon (145 cal)
3.5 oz lobster ( 90 cal)
1 cup broccoli (26 cal)
1/2 sweet potato (105 cal)
Dessert:
fat free chocolate pudding (60 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES-1236
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