I let myself awaken naturally this morning – but I still set an alarm just so I wouldn’t sleep the day away. I woke up naturally around 6:55am and the alarm went off at 7. Perfect!!
The plan was to go to the gym first thing, but we took a while to get going. I decided my stomach was starting to growl so I had a little snack before we left: Optimum Slim in a little soy milk.
We pedaled away to the gym on our bikes (it’s 2.5 miles there and takes about 15-20 minutes, depending on the day). Once there I was lucky to find an elliptical next to a sunny window and spent 30 minutes reading Health. Then we reconviened for some lifting: cables (biceps, triceps), alternating pullups + pushups and finally a little shoulders with free weights. Then we biked home.
Since many of you have been inquiring about my stats, here’s today’s workout. I’ll try to get in a run stat soon too.
Time: 1:29 (this includes the biking as transportation)
Time in zone (I think that means over 120 bpm for me?): 50:57
Max HR: 157 (probably sometime on the ET)
Avg HR: 120 (lifting and biking brings it down)
Calories burned: 501
Once home and showered, it was 10:30! Matt, Nate, Kate, Justin, Diana and Dan are all going to a brewery today. It’s painful to miss out, but I have to get work done because my parents are coming next weekend and I don’t think driving 2 hours to drink beer for 2 hours would be very conducive to studying. Although I will miss my friends! It’s cool though, because we’re all meeting tonight for dessert and drinks at a new place.
SO, point of the story is that Matt had to rush to leave and gobbled down his oatmeal leaving the romantic set up I put out just for me to enjoy:
But the oats made excellent company
The mix:
- 1/3 cup oats, milk, water, half banana, pinch salt, splash vanilla
- 1/4 crumbled Banana Almond Great Harvest Muffin
- Sprinkle flax
- Spoonful Maranatha Almond Butter
Plus tea! English breakfast with milk.
I’ve got my laptop out here and am planning to work at this table all day long. Not sure what to do about lunch since we’re still out of groceries. I’ll be replenishing tomorrow!
Lisa D says
I love that 7 is sleeping in for you! Good luck with all the studying, I’m sure it will make your evening outing much more enjoyable knowing that you were productive all day! Enjoy the sunshine
WEEKLY BITE says
Have a great day!
Good luck studying!
Meghan at Making Love In The Kitchen says
Look at your yard! How I long for some grass and trees in my downtown, urban life. I want to buy a house, just so I can have a yard- I don’t need more space.
So… care to share the recipe to the Grabanzo Bean burgers? They look deelish!
jen says
Avg HR: 120 (lifting and biking brings it down)
Calories burned: 501
yes…but! don’t forget, exercise science research has shown that lifting has a much higher caloric burn after the exercise has ended. you will continue to burn calories at a higher rate for several hours post lifting plus your increased muscle mass will help your body burn more calories durning non-exercise. with cardio, the burn stops when the exercise stops although you do burn a lot during intense aerobic exercise. so a drop in heart rate during lifting is nothin’ to fear (not that you do, kath, just in case some readers might get the impression that the lowered heart rate is bad).
but i’m a weights and pylometrics girl myself (only 20 lbs away from benching my body weight @ 105 lbs! woot!) i’m 27 today, so that is my goal for my new year, bench me. 🙂
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) says
gorgeous setting for a day of studying. happy productivity!
Michelle Hisae says
That is SUCH a beautiful set-up for studying! Good luck with everything!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Enjoy the beautiful sunshine, Kath!! I hope the day is productive for you!!!
Mel says
What a gorgeous way to have breakfast!! Enjoy studying outside!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Good luck studying and enjoy the sunshine!!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
Beautiful yard – what a great setting for a day full of work!
Robin says
Don’t you have a hard time working on your laptop out in the sun? The glare usually makes mine unreadable.
Susan says
It looks gorgeous there! I wish you an extremely productive day!
Moran (The Running Addict) says
I wish I could take my laptop outside!!
Good luck studying
Kailey (SnackFace) says
What a lovely day outside! I hope the production rates are high today 🙂
life coach jen says
Your backyard makes me green with envy.
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says
Breakfast outside – I am so jealous Kath. I had to scarf something down this morning as I had to be at work early. Sorry you have to miss the brewery outing, but at least you can sit out in the warm sunshine!
Angie says
Looks like a beautiful breakfast outside. Have a great day!
Casey says
If it makes you feel any better, I’ll be doing homework all day too! 🙂
Sharon says
Loving the beautiful weather!
Oh She Glows says
That table for 1 set up is so cute!!
K says
Your breakfast looks so relaxing!
sue says
what a gorgeous set-up! sorry about being so swamped with school work but i guess if you have to be studying, that’s the way/ place to do it.
zestycook says
I am jealous about the weather!
VeggieGirl says
I always set my alarm for 7:02am (yes, I’m weird like that), but wake up naturally around 6:55am – love it too!! 🙂
Hooray for sunshine!!
Emily says
I’m so jealous of your romantic little breakfast setting! 🙂
Heather says
Don’t you just love waking up naturally at the perfect time! I love how our bodies can do that!
Sorry to hear you’re stuck studying, but try to make it a fun day with bringing your work outdoors and taking a few breaks (yoga maybe? 😉 )
Good Luck!
RK says
Good luck with the studying today. It will feel great to have that project out of the way! I am SO envious of your outdoor setup.
Sarah says
SOOO jealous about your weather! Although it is *starting* to warm up around here, so I shouldn’t complain too much. I’m finally able to go outside without a big winter jacket. woohoo! 😀
Enjoy your weekend!
brandi says
enjoy the nice weather, and hope you gets lots of work done today!
Rachael says
Kathy
I saw a show that talked about your website…I have never “blogged” before, but you were so inspirational to me. I am the mom of two and 25lbs over a healthy weight…I can’t seem to get motivated and am certainly a stress eater… I am willing to try whatever it takes. I guess support is a big part of it. Maybe visiting you will help. Thanks:)
Rachel says
I’m guessing you’ve answered this question before, but I hope you won’t mind answering it again! What is an assisted pull-up machine exactly? Do you know if most gyms have them? I’m just curious because I’ve never been able to do “real” pull-ups but they seem like such a good arm workout.
And then on a completely different topic, I’ve been reading your blog for about a year and really appreciate all the time you put into it…I think that your consistent, detailed posts, travel accounts, and quick responses to readers are a big part of what makes your blog so successful…the Africa posts, for example, were incredible and must have taken so much time to put together. Alright, I guess I could stop taking over your entire wall…
Lara (Thinspired) says
I am relaxed just looking at that breakfast set up 🙂
I wish I woke up naturally at 7am!
Hope you have a great weekend, Kath!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
Wise choice on skipping the brewery. How much do you retain after a beer…or two hours worth? I’m sure I’ve flipped through a stack of flashcards while drinking a time or two…
Kori @ All Things B. says
Kath- What brewery are they headed to? Bummer to miss out, but you’ll be happy you got your work done! Enjoy your sunshine!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Hope you had a good day!
Kerri says
Enjoy the view while studying! It is starting to be rainy and cold here in Australia as fall is setting in.
Diana says
What a cute set-up he left you! 🙂 Aww….
Hallie says
Thanks for posting the workout stats. I’ve been wondering about that too for awhile. I’ve been trying to do circuit training and your “stepping up and down while lifting” technique to keep my heart up during weight training. It totally works!
elizabeth says
Thanks to this blog, I have discovered the yoga download website. Does anyone know if there are any sites that you can download workouts to do at home or at a gym using light hand weights and /or a stability ball? I would appreciate any suggestions! Thanks!
Cyclist Kate says
Hey elizabeth–
If you go to self.com or womenshealthmag.com, there are tons of workouts using all kinds of simple equipment, or sometimes no equipment at all!
Kath–I feel you on craving fruit! I’m due for a grocery run and dying over here…the warming weather doesn’t help to keep down my desire for fruit.
Stephanie says
your dishes are adorable.
gliding calm says
Awww I love your breakfast spread. Love the white tablecloth, and I love the nature!
Sounds like a perfect start to the day!
Kath says
Meghan at Making Love In The Kitchen,
It was just 3/4 cup garbanzos, 2 tbsp ww flour, large squirt mustard and maybe some S+P? Sear in a skillet!
Robin ,
yes, I moved inside a little later!
Rachael ,
Welcome!
Rachel ,
The assisted machine has a little platform that you put your knees on that “helps” you up and down. You can adjust how much help you get. I usually do between 65-80lbs, depending on the day.
Kori ,
Carolina Brewery in Mooresville. They make my beloved pumpkin ale!
K
KLM says
BEAUTIFUL set up!! I need to start studying at your house!!
Melinda Pollard says
I love the breakfast setup-how pretty!!