It was the first full day of school for the daughters and they were raring to go! It was a first day of sorts for me, too. For the first time in 20 years, I was going to the gym! I was a little nervous! I had no idea what to do, how to work any of the equipment or what gym “etiquette” to follow, but I was still looking forward to going. I armed myself with my “positive attitude” t-shirt…
Before I left the house, I quieted my jitters with a quick breakfast of Smoked Salmon and Parmesan Omelet Muffins (from the freezer)…
then, it was off to the gym…YIKES!!!
It was great! I walked in, found an elliptical, fooled around with the settings, hooked up my mp3 player and got my sweat on. I planned on 35 minutes on the elliptical, but my friend Coleen showed up and hopped on the elliptical next to me, so I kept on going and gabbing for another 15 minutes. After, she showed me around and took me though some of the weight machines. I got in a few good arm curl sets and a couple leg curls. I t was a good workout and I enjoyed watching the other gym go-ers’ workout styles – one guy was running on the treadmill while hugging the electronic panel instead of holding the side rails! So crazy!
I left the gym and ran more errands –aaah, does it ever end??? By this time, I was starting to get hungry, it was already lunchtime! I went for a turkey and cheese sandwich on a Pepperidge Farms Deli Flat, 1 cup Trader Joe’s Organic Lentil Soup and a perfectly ripe pear…
I was in the mood for some crunch, too, so I took the opportunity to try out these POPchips that were sent to me by the POPchips peeps via my friend at The Skinny Plate. Thanks, Stephanie!
This flavor was okay, a little too peppery for my taste buds, but I liked the airy crunch of these chips…
When the daughters came home from school, I felt the old munchie feeling coming back. Something about that part of our day has me wanting to snack. I wasn’t actually HUNGRY though, so I tried to put the urge off with a cup of Teeccino…
And it worked for a while, but I did get hungry about a half hour before dinner and felt like I just couldn’t wait, so I dug into some Kashi TLC Country Cheddar crackers…(x2)…
and a string cheese, Wheat Thins and a few nuts. I knew that this was a “compulsive eating” moment, but the difference this time is that I didn’t feel badly about it. And because I didn’t immediately start berating myself when I started oversnacking, I was able to reign it in before things got really out of hand. I continued making dinner, which was really just opening a bag! Big daughter and I split Trader Joe’s Chicken Chow Mein with added broccoli while the husband and little daughter had other leftovers from the freezer…
It was tasty and enough for me considering all the snacks I had, but for a hungry diner, it needs some bulking up.
I’m heading to the gym again. I plan to go 5 days a week and workout at home on the weekends. Pretty soon, I might be able to call myself a GYM RAT!
ONE GOOD THING : I stepped out of my comfort zone and went to the gym!!
Question of the Day: Do you prefer working out in a gym, outdoors or at home?
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I workout at home, and have never been a member of a gym, although I have visited with friends on occasion. (You know, when it's free!)
For me, some of the reason is financial, some the fact I have so many little people at home, and some that I'm not sure I want to workout in front of other people!
I know I'm weird!
It sounds like you had a great time, and then made really excellent food choices all the rest of the day!
YAY for the gym workout!!!!! You're the queen of the elliptical. :)
Love the shirt! Marisa, it's like you can read my mind. Or at least know what I'm listening to while I'm sewing. I started listing to The Secret on CD last night. Made it through 1 full CD, and half way through another before I had to call it quits for the night. I was so inspired by the "thoughts become things" part of the lesson, I frantically dug through the garbage for some paper, and whipped out a sharpie. I ended up placing the saying on one of my sewing room cabinet doors so I can see it at all times. I plan on hanging it other places throughout the house as well. Those muscles you keep thinking about are going to become a reality! My cookbook will become a reality! We just have to keep thinking about it. Let's think about a million dollars while we're at it, OK? :)
Congrats on making it to the gym!
My favorite workouts are long, hilly hikes, but I don't get to do them very often due to time constrains and lack of baby sitting...
I do go to the gym six or seven times per week, partly because the toddler LOVES to play in the Child Care. But I also love the cardio area, which has a great view and makes time go by very quickly. Oh, plus each machine has a t.v. (which is especially great since we canceled cable t.v....). I also like all the different weight options I have.
I think it takes a while to feel comfortable at the gym. Everything is new, there is equipment you may not be sure of... But I'm sure you'll be a gym rat in no time! :)
I have been a member of a gym as well as at home, and I prefer at home. While I may schedule workout time, life often gets in the way because of my son, my husband's ministry obligations and having one car. At home I have a better chance of actually getting in a workout without the added tangle of combining the availability of transportation and so forth.
I love the shirt :) I prefer to workout at the gym. I don't like the idea of sweating profusely in my own house. I'm kind of weird like that. And weather doesn't always permit outdoor exercise, so I'm definitely a gym bunny!
I haven't been able to get past the jitters to walk into a gym yet. Good for you being able to just do it!
It's so weird to hear others are just starting school when my kids have been back a whole month. HA! Hope the girls have a good year.
My favourite way to exercise is a run outside in good conditions. Gyms are meh, I'll do it if I have to. And I just started working out a bit at home. So I guess for me, it's a mixed bag.
I just tried Popchips the other day. The barbeque flavour were so great! And the 100 calorie bag was exactly enough. Normally I don't go in for the 100 cal snack bags but with potato chips and me, portioning is a MUST ~ way to easy for me to lose control.
I love the shirt. Very inspirational! :)
I think it makes it very hard for me to go to gym alone. If I had someone to push me and go with me, that would be ok. But right now, I'm just walking/running at a park, and thinking about to do some pilates at home. I kind of feel better when I work out alone.
I'm happy you went to gym! :) :)
I prefer working out at the gym. When I try and workout at home I always end up doing less than I would have at the gym. I really just want to relax when I am at home and it is hard for me to make myself exercise there. I wish I could though, it sure would save some money.
I'm new to Trader's Joes - first time was this past weekend - and I'm gonna hunt down that good looking lentil soup. YUM-may!
every time i see those salmon muffins i am reminded that i want to make them. i just need to do it. i love that shirt, how true is that phrase?! sounds like it was a great workout you got in, props :) i love going to the gym, but if i had a home gym like my mom i would be OK with that too!
Hooray for going to the gym! Once you get more comfortable, you'll love going! :D
I need to get those TLC crackers - I am a Cheez-It girl, but those look so good!
Congrats on going to the gym! Glad it went well.
Oh my, I loves PopChips! Not the peppery ones, though, just the plain. SO GOOD!
I prefer to do my videos at home but I do like the gym mainly if I have someone to work out with. I'll go to the gym for the treadmill though.
Thanks for the shout out. I like the BBQ and Sour Cream & Onion flavors the best. So wish there was a Planet Fitness near me. I heard that their membership fee is very cheap compare to bigger gyms like LA fitness and 24 hour fitness. All I really need is an elliptical machine really.
BTW, I love the shirt you are sporting.
How much do I love the name PLANET FITNESS!!
Im a 50/50.
cardio at home/weights HAVE to be at the gym as the energy there really motivates me.
during the summer, i have to work out in a gym - me and heat/humidity don't mix!!!
to answer your question on my blog, the nustevia is surprisingly really good - i highly recommend their products. i was never able to use stevia before b/c of the aftertaste and have been really pleased.
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