What a beautiful day in Boston! I thought the rain would never end! Hooray for sunshine! š
I planned to go to Body Pump this morning, but when I arrived at the gym, I learned that the 10:30 class was taken off the schedule. Boo. I guess I missed the memo. Since I was already at the gym, I stayed and did 40 minutes on the elliptical and then headed home to do MizFit’s My Trainer Fitness 100-Calorie Workouts.
I grabbed my set of 10-pound dumbbells and got to work on the back porch. I ended up doing the Day 2 upper body/cardio workout, which took me just about 20 minutes. I really liked the workout and found it challenging. I can definitely see myself incorporating more of these quickie workouts into my daily exercise routine.
In between sets, I kept my heart rate up by playing pug-o-war with Murphy.
Bicep curl.
For lunch, I ate leftovers from last night’s dinner, a million Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels, and an Almond Joy iced coffee from Marylou’s. Then, Murphy and I set up my office outside on the back porch. This, my friends, was a fantastic idea!
Once I was settled, I worked with a 28-pound pug on my lap. Despite this LARGE obstacle, I managed to get a lot done this afternoon.
Now, I’m off to play with Ali!
See ya!
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Those peanut butter pretzels are dangerous! Have you tried the chocolate-covered ones? I always seem them at TJ’s but am afraid I’ll become addicted!
Looks like a fun office day! Now I want a MaryLou’s coffee!
how in the world do you work with murphy on your lap in the HEAT?!? i can’t have my dog’s fur touch me when it’s over 75
@lynn @ the actor’s diet: It’s super hot here in California, Lynn! Maybe not as hot in Boston?
You make me want a dog so badly!
By the way… my friend has a pug… but he’s blind š So he keeps bumping into walls and has a huge bald spot on his head! Otherwise… he’s very cute & loveable š
I love working from home outside. Best invention ever!! I love fast quick lifting workouts. Weight training feels oh so good!
So cool you can work out outside! It’s so hot in FL, I sweat just walking to my car!
You’re having a pug but you still need the laptop tent for full-on outdoor working š
http://skinnyjns4me.blogspot.com/2011/06/working-outdoors-with-laptop-tent.html
I love working outside on my deck. It’s perfectly shaded all day too so the glare isn’t too bad on the computer screen.
It was nice in Buffalo today too. I took my class outside for recess and I didn’t want to come in! Not that that’s unusual – ha! I actually got up and ran this morning and when I got home it was so sticky in my house that I did my jack knives and stretches on my back deck….yay for working outside!
Haha the best type of bicep curl I’ve seen. I wish my dog was little enough to do that š
Playing with pets definitely should count as working out.
I’ve only heard about the famous PB filled pretzels, and I hope to one day track some down. They sound amazing! (And addictive!)
Working outside is the best! Although I’m not sure I could do it with a dog on my lap — I’d get too warm!
LOVE Miz … and your work area!
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
So nice of Murphy to help you get your work done! š
Aw, it’s so cute that Murphy sits on your lap. My 12-pound cat can drive me batty when I’m trying to work; I don’t know how you do it with a 28-lb dog on your lap!
a million Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels, and an Almond Joy iced coffee from Marylou’s = that sounds about perfect to me!! š
ahhh what a great day! So jealous you got to work outside. It was so beautiful!
“Pug of war” Hee!
Go Bruins!!!!!!!!
aww your dog is precious I love sitting outside and working !
Bummer about Body Pump! I ran into the same problem yesterday! Do you know of anything that helps with glare on the computer screen since you worked outside?
I love sitting in my backyard! It’s not nearly as warm here as I would like. June weather is so weird here!
What a cute lap dog!
Murphy – who are you hoping for tonight? One arf – Bruins; two arfs Canucks?
Ha! Ha! Nice bicep curl!
HA – pug-o-war. That’s awesome.
Love your office!
I’m super jealous you could work outside today. It’s way too hot in Vegas right now for me to set-up shop outside. It’s even too hot inside my home office right now for my pup, #JadeTheBoxer is hanging out in the hall under the A/C. (Of course, if she was on my lap I’d have a 54 pound obstacle, which she definitely tries to get away with at times!)
Gorgeous day š Love the pug pictures… there are much worse obstacles than loving, furry animals.
Great job exercising! Your dog is so adorable š
working outside is the best! A little vitamin D therapy is always welcome during work hours.
Too cute on pug-o-war. š Nice outdoor office, I usually end up with my dog in my lap too.
Doggie treadmill for 3rd birthday!
I used to loooove to study outside but it gets so distractive!
What a bummer about body pump! I’m heading to a class at 8:00 pm…perhaps I should call in advance!
I was SO happy to see the sun this morning! Finally!
I warned you about those pretzels didn’t I? š
I always try to drag my laptop out in the sun to work…but the glare on the screen always makes it impossible. Any secrets?
I was actually perusing Ocean State Job Lot (since it is fairly new in MASS) and came across those pretzels for like 3 bucks.. hope that was a good deal and they aren’t like a buck 50 at TJ’s lol
Can I play with Murphy while you play with Ali? š
It was a gorgeous day here too!
THey just canceled my usual BP class at my gym as well. So sad when the get rid of a good thing. š
i love loveee doing work outside. sometimes the glare can be too much but if you find a shady spot it is so enjoyable! it’s such a win-win situation so you don’t feel like your wasting the beautiful weather.
Working outside is so nice! It almost makes studying bearable. š
Murphy is 28 pounds??? that is so much heavier than i would have thought! ha!
I would LOVE to be able to work outside! good for you! Do you have a trick for still being able to see your computer screen in the sun though?? Sometimes I’ll try doing stuff on the computer outside but can hardly see my screen with the sun glare!
What a great spot to workout and work!
I HATE it when classes get cancelled on me! My fav has been cancelled the last 2 Saturdays in a row! š š
Since you missed out on Body Pump today you should come to TaeBox at Womens Fitness of Boston tomorrow at noon. My treat š
Oh i hate when gym classes get cancelled, especially the ones which are at a great time! When I was not working, 10.30 was a perfect time for class as it left enough gap after breakfast.
It looks like it was such a nice day to work outside!