Feelin’ Much Better
A trip to the gym was just what the doctor ordered. 
I feel a million times better now. I guess I just needed to sweat out some of that booze.
Workout
Lately, I’ve been slacking off with the training program for my upcoming 5K, but I’m back on track now. Yesterday, I ran 2 miles in 17:09, and today I did some upper body strength training and hopped on the elliptical for 45 minutes. It felt so good get my blood flowing!
Quickie Upper Body Workout
- Chest press: 15 reps, 3 sets, 45 pounds (bar)
- Assisted chin-ups: 8 reps, 3 sets, 65 pounds
- Assistant dips: 10 reps, 3 sets, 65 pounds
I used the Gravitron for the assisted chin-ups and dips. I forgot how much I like using this machine. You’ll probably see a lot more of it on the blog in the future.
Dinner
What to make for dinner tonight was an easy decision: SALAD! I needed nutritious food in my body ASAP.
Yummy salad toppings included: Oregonzola Blue Cheese.
Grandma-made candied pecans.
And a whole slew of veggies:
- Romaine lettuce
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Cinnamon-baked sweet potato
- Carrots
I topped the salad with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. It was quite an amazing salad!
After dinner, I made myself a sweet treat: baked grapefruit. I have no idea where I got the idea to bake a grapefruit, but why not, right?
Here’s what I did:
- Cut a pink grapefruit in half
- Used a grapefruit spoon to cut around the sections
- Sprinkled cinnamon and brown sugar on top of each half
- Baked in the oven for 10 minutes on 350*F and then broiled for another 15 minutes
The end result was a sweet, citrusy grapefruit. The cinnamon was a wonderful flavor compliment to the grapefruit.
Get Fit in 2010
Boston women: Are you thinking about joining Healthworks? Check out this sweet promo that they are currently offering.
Mal figured out how to set up his new surround sound receiver, so we’re going to test it out and watch a movie.
Enjoy the evening, guys!
Posted by: Tina 36 comments
Posted in: Uncategorized, Workouts
Tags: baked grapefruit
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 8:30 pm
I stumbled on to your blog recently and love it! Thanks so much!
I eat that salad all the time! I love the strongness of the cheese!
Baked grapefruit? This I need to try
Happy New Year
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 8:35 pm
baked grapefruit sounds wonderful! what a cool idea
so glad you’re feeling better!
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 8:41 pm
glad you’re feeling better! enjoy your movie night with Mal.
question, you said those nuts were grandma-made candied walnuts, but i think they’re pecans, right?
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 8:49 pm
candied pecans are my FAVORITE – especially homemade. yummm.
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 9:15 pm
mmmm…. that salad looks great! And it’s always twice as delicious and refreshing after indulging in the alcoholic beverages and junk food… he he he
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Might have to check out Healthworks… That is a sweet offer! And your salad looks bangin’
Happy New Year Tina!
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 9:25 pm
I think I need a good workout; I’m still in the phase though that wants greasy pizza and fudge
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Sweet potato is SO good. I really love salads that have so many interesting things in them- salads can be awesome!
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Youre so clever with the grapefruit! I LOVE health works but cannot afford a monthly membership there. I’ve gone once and felt like I was at the spa. Working out with only women makes things much more comfortable. One day….
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 9:45 pm
I got back on track today with my nutrition and exercise too! I feel so much bettter!
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 9:53 pm
That baked grapefruit looks really good! What a creative way to eat a citrus fruit, I never would have thought of that.
Happy New Year!
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Jeez what doesn’t your Grandma make?! Baking citrus makes sense since they say to pop them in the microwave for a bit to release the juices. Will have to try the baked grapefruit!
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Oh I love the Gravitron machine too! Such a good workout.
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 10:15 pm
I love broiling grapefruit with brown sugar!! It’s sooo good.
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 10:18 pm
BAKED grapefruit?! Genius! I will be trying this!
I am the same way after a night of a few drinks — workouts make everything better. Well, after the shower, anyways : ) Happy New Year!
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Yum! I don’t usually like to eat grapefruit, but this seems like a nice detox-like dessert.
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Baked grapefruit? What a great idea!
I’ll be picking up a grapefruit at the grocery store tomorrow. I can’t wait to try this! THANKS for the idea. 
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on Jan 1st, 2010 at 11:02 pm
broiled grapefruit is such a lovely treat! glad you are feeling better.
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 11:17 pm
glad youre feeling better!
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Darn it that Grapefruit sounds good. If only I wasn’t allergic to grapefruit. Perhaps it will work with an orange?
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Oh, I love baked grapefruit! We used to have that for breakfast when I was little. Glad that the gym rejuvenated your 2010 spirit
on Jan 1st, 2010 at 11:44 pm
I love baked grapefruit! Yum!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
That salad looks SO good. And baked grapefruit! YUM! I’ve never thought of that!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 12:22 am
Glad ya feelin better!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 12:34 am
That salad is a beauty!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 12:45 am
baked grapefruit… love the creativity!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 12:50 am
Baked grapefruit-GENIUS!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 1:49 am
I just got a ginormous grapefruit from trader joes and was honestly a little bit intimidated! Now I know how to handle it
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 2:03 am
I’ve never tried baked grapefruit- sound like an interesting new twist!
I had to sweat out my booze, it only kinda worked!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 6:42 am
You’re so good for exercising on a hangover! When I’m hungover all I want to do is laze around feeling sorry for myself!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 9:36 am
The salad looks awesome!
Love the blue cheese & pecan combo…yum!
Great job on the workout too!! It always feels good to get the heart pumping after the holidays, for sure.
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 9:59 am
That salad looks fantastic! I love adding nuts and fancy cheese to salad-it just fancies it right up
I had no idea you could bake a grapefruit-it looks good!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 10:17 am
I think it’d be really interesting to hear more about using the Gravitron in a future post!
Gorgonzola+pecans sounds like an incredible salad addition
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
The Gravitron is great! It cracks me up though when I see people with the assistance set so high that they’re practically riding it like an amusement park ride and not working at all.
The baked grapefruit looks delicious!
on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 10:46 am
Glad you had a great New Year’s! I was craving a big bowl of veggies last night too!!
on Jan 4th, 2010 at 9:57 am
That salad and baked grapefruit look great! Salad is such an awesome way to get a rainbow of good for u stuff in the daily meal plan. Those pecans look great too! Btw: great time on your training run