Carrots 'N' Cake » dried cranberries http://carrotsncake.com Sharing My Life One Bite at a Time Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:28:01 +0000 en hourly 1 Slow Start II http://carrotsncake.com/2008/12/slow-start-ii.html http://carrotsncake.com/2008/12/slow-start-ii.html#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:47:34 +0000 Tina http://carrotsncake.com/?p=5014 I had a feeling that I already used this post title. I used it on the morning of Wednesday, February 6, 2008, just a few days after I started the blog. I love looking back at old posts and seeing how far I’ve come with my blogging skillz (writing, content, photography, etc.) and food choices [...]]]>



I had a feeling that I already used this post title. I used it on the morning of Wednesday, February 6, 2008, just a few days after I started the blog. I love looking back at old posts and seeing how far I’ve come with my blogging skillz (writing, content, photography, etc.) and food choices (I eat less artificial stuff now).

Anyway, I had a slow start to my morning. I seriously struggled to get out of bed. Plus, I was having some strange and interesting dreams, and I wanted to know how things turned out! :)

Workout

After slowly getting out of bed and dressed for the gym, I miraculously had a great workout. I ran for 40 minutes on the treadmill, followed by 25 minutes of upper body free weights.

Run Stats:

  • Distance: 4.47
  • Time: 40:02
  • Pace: 8:57 min/mile
  • Calories: 438
Upper Body Dumbbell Workout:
  • Single arm rows: 20 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
  • Upright rows: 12 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
  • Military press: 12 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
  • Biceps curls: 12 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
  • Lateral shoulder raises: 8 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
  • Tricep dips: Body weight, 15 reps, 3 sets

Breakfast

Mmmmm… Zoe’s! I put a good 1/3 cup of Zoe’s granola on top of my oats this morning. The crunchy nuggets are so delicious with the mushy oats. I love the combo of crunch + mush! :D Also in this morning’s oats: dried cranberries and almond milk. Now that I am in the office, I am sipping on Sumatra coffee with vanilla hemp milk, which doesn’t blend well at all with coffee… oh well, I just keep stirring.

Blog for Your Health

From Self magazine, December 2008

Blogging may be good for your health!!! :D

  • Sound Slumber: Blogging about your feelings can bring on relaxation, which helps usher in sleep.
  • Improved Immunity: Expressive writing may encourage growth of white blood cells, which fight off infection, research shows.
  • A Hardy Heart: Writing about emotional topics may lower blood pressure and heart rate, keeping your ticker in better shape.

Question of the Day

How has blogging (and/or reading food/fitness blogs) improved your own health and wellness?
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