A Quick Leg Session. Saturday, January 30.

I was in a rush on Saturday – just an hour in which to complete my workout as the gym closes early. And errands to run, anyway. But I still managed a reasonable little leg session. In the gym, by myself: Warm-up: Smith squats, no added weight x 15 (I know, I know, Mike. I’ll [...]

If it’s Wednesday, no, Thursday, hey, make that Friday… it must be Canada.

I have been away from the gym for a long while. Travelling to Canada, settling in to a new routine, being with Mom through rounds of oncology appointments… A whirlwind, both emotionally and physically. I have had neither the time nor the energy to make it to the gym. Until today. As a result, the [...]

I Heart Josh, Version 2.0. And a Bit of Cardio. A Very Little Bit.

Saturday was a busy day for me, prepping and packing for Canada, so my free time was limited. I decided to skip the gym and opted instead for a 2 hour-long massage session with one of my favourite people. For various reasons, it had been a while since I had seen Josh, and I have [...]

The Adventures of… Cranky Girl. Friday January 22 Workout.

After today’s session, I won’t be training with my cohorts for a while. Monday, I head to Canada and while there, my weight training will be done on my own. So I was doubly pleased that Jae made it in for a rare late-week workout – she doesn’t usually make our Friday sessions. My regular [...]

Cardio Nights. Thursday January 21 Workout.

I was late to the gym tonight, but apparently I really am a night owl because my cardio actually went well. I think my body just likes to have lots of fuel and so working out after a day’s worth of eating is ideal for me. I know some people really prefer to work out [...]

Wednesday Change-Up. January 20 Workout.

Today is traditionally leg day – but partner Jae was just a little bit stiff in the umm, hind section. The cause -  a prolonged scholastic session of serving the ball for both teams in kickball. And as I had a little bit of tummy trouble, the ever adaptable Michael changed up our workout and [...]

I Love the Stepmill. Tuesday January 19.

I missed a cardio session yesterday because, frankly, I just needed an evening at home. So tonight, I tacked an extra 15 minutes on the end of my usual half hour, and no doubt about it, I was sweating by the time I left the gym. I’ll be back to my regular workout time tomorrow, [...]

What I Eat – Primally Speaking.

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I have decided to try a more “primal” diet for a while, eliminating most grains and relying on vegetables, fruits, nuts and some dairy for the bulk of my carbohydrate intake. I was asked the other day how  a primal diet differs from my normal diet, considering that I [...]

The Body/Brain Divide. Monday January 18 Workout.

I am so not a morning person. Oh, it’s not that I don’t get up early. I do. Six a.m. is my usual wake-up time, seven days a week. And it’s not that I don’t have an appreciation for the quiet stillness of the morning hours, or the beauty of the sunrise. I have. It’s [...]

LaraBars. The Homemade Version.

I love LaraBars. Unfortunately, they are too high in calories and too low in protein for me at the moment, what with dieting and all… but they are most definitely delicious and healthy, an unbeatable combination. There is a member of the family who can afford the calories, though, and the triathlete who resides under [...]