Arm Blast

Well, so far this week, I have been able to get enough sleep AND get my homework done. I have to be at work by 5:45 tomorrow morning, so this is going to be a short post (last night's post was a novel compared to my usual, but I hopped on my soapbox) because I need to get to work and then get to sleep!

Breakfast tip: Keep oatmeal at your desk and a jar of Simply Fruit (or some other "no sugar added, natural" preserves) in your department refrigerator. I brought chopped pecans and flaxseed in a small tupperware container. Add the oats, then add hot water. I add the preserves last... but that is not required. Just throw it all in there! That is how I cook; genius.

Work was kinda crazy and busy, but I love what I do and I love who I work with, so I cannot complain. I am just tired. Thankfully, I had someone to meet for a workout this afternoon. I sort of have codependency issues when it involves hitting the gym after work.... going for a run, not a problem; but hitting the gym.... I need company. My friend Rebekah and I did biceps/triceps/abs. Most of these can be done in your living room too!!!

- Bicep curls

- Tricep pull downs (on a cable... but you could use bands at home)

- Bicycle crunches

(repeat three times)

- Hammer curls, bent 10 degrees at the waist (hold the weights up and down, instead of sideways...bend at the waist; it makes your muscles do more work)

- Dips on the bench

- Regular crunches

(repeat three times)

- Bicep curls with a cable (you could use a bar)

- Tricep extensions

- Side plank dips (each side)

(repeat three times)

It was a great workout, and definitely gave my knee a break. That elliptical workout last night made my knee feel funny. No elliptical workout is worth hurting my runs, so I am laying off of that one for a while. 

For dinner, Clay and I grilled chicken. Clay puts olive oil and a seasoning by Weber, Kick'n Chicken...AHHHMAZING. I made wheat pasta and regular pasta, and steamed broccoli. Quite delish.

Ernest ate oak pollen and tried to drink lemonade.....

I made myself finish my water bottle after the workout... I have a hard time finishing water in the evenings. I do not know why. I just get focused on work and school and I skip finishing my water after my workout....HYDRATION is important!

Dinner is served =) I am studying and spending time with my hubby tonight. I hope to get a run in tomorrow. After reading SkinnyRunner's stories about her Boston Marathon experiences, I have "run envy" and want to get a good one in. Have a good evening!!!!