Hey guys! How are ya?? Things are bueno over here- just got back from a walk with the puppers and thought I’d do a little post before going to the post office to send off these macaroons 
Yesterday ended up being nothing like I expected! I didn’t end up teaching, or go to school due to the absolutely insane weather that randomly occurred.
I did have a scrumptious lunch before going to work…..
Freshly made raw hummus
The texture of raw hummus is very fluffy and light unlike the dense traditional hummus. It’s made the same way, only using soaked dried chickpeas and raw tahini.
I spread the hummus on top of two slices of the raw sesame flax bread from Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen:
Topped with romaine, tomato and sliced bell pepper- it was perfect and very filling.
I love how the bread turned out! Instead of being crispy like a flatbread, it’s super soft and grainy
Work was pretty uneventful –the class I TA for had a test- but I was so excited to see an Easter package from the Tucson familia when I got home!
Tons of candy (for the pilot, even though I was scoping out the pink peeps….) and a gift card to Seasons 52 which we can totally use for some dessert this weekend
I make a new cd for spin and sipped on some lovely juice:
(I used half the bag of carrots)
After that, I went to teach in the torrential rain. Base is a good 20 minutes from the house and I couldn’t see most of the time I was driving. Not very safe, I know :/ Also, they have an exercise going on right now which means that the entire base is preparing for multiple scenarios and usually practice what it’s like to deploy. I find this kind of hilarious since the pilot’s squadron just got back from a deployment—I’m pretty sure they know how to do it….. People are camped out in tents, there are tanks by the gates armed with men with machine guns (kinda creepy) and the base gym is totally empty because everyone is working on exercise-related stuff with their respective squadron. For all of those reasons, NO ONE came to spin class or any of the classes the were scheduled for yesterday.
So I drove back home to the puppies, hid during the tornado watch, did 30 minutes of the New York City Ballet Company workout, and then met my friend Jeni at the gym closer to the house.
Here’s yesterday’s workout:
| Elliptical | Cross country 2 program, level 5, 35 minutes |
| V-rope tricep pressdown | 40 lbs, 3 sets of 12 |
| Dumbbell upward rows | 10 lbs each, 3 sets of 10 |
| Seated chest press | 35 lbs, 3 sets of 12 |
| Supine dumbbell skull crusher | 8 lbs each, 3 sets of 10 |
| Front dumbbell raises | 8 lbs, 3 sets of 12 |
| Supine chest fly | 5 lbs each, 3 sets of 12 |
| Overhead press | 20 lbs, 3 sets of 10 |
| Stretching | 5 minutes |
| Total time: 1 hr 5 min |
When I got back to the casa, the pilot was home and had grabbed Moe’s for dinner, so I just had a bar:
I still feel pretty meh about these bars. I have two flavors left to try, but from what I can tell, Lara still wins.
Two egg whites and leftover asparagus:
I got the macaroons (and other goodies) ready to ship and then called it a night!
This morning, I woke up to a beautiful breakfast cookie
The puppies and I went to the base trail for their walk and SAW THE BASE ALLIGATOR AGAIN!!! She was floating in the water with her little bug eyes sticking out and gave me the heeby jeebies!!! We definitely kept our distance from her….
When we got home, I was feeling a little snacky, so after munching on a super charge me cookie I made something a little more substantial—egg whites and Joe
Well I’m off to the post office, work, (hopefully) teaching step if the weather allows!, then to school (?).
I owe ya an intuitive eating post, which I’m going to do tonight (I promise!) because while I was cleaning yesterday, I found some of my pre weight-loss pics I want to include….
Hope you all have a very happy Tuesday!
Much love,
G
Today’s tip: While doing weights, make sure to keep your core engaged the entire time. It will make your workout even more effective, help your posture and adds a bonus toning sesh. Last night, while I did weights, I kept my abs tight (without holding my breath) and am a little sore today even though I didn’t do abs-specific exercises. Give it a whirl
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I always liked driving around on base as a kid while they playing war boy.
I should try raw hummus. It looks really good!
Hope the weather holds out!
I am excited to read about your intuitive eating post. I have been working hard at it- but it’s not easy.
Also, I know you’re in lil’ Valdosta, so I thought I’d let you know I’m having a giveaway of some AWESOME bars you might like! Check it out: http://peanutbutterandjuli.wordpress.com/2009/04/13/perfect-foods/
They are really great before workouts (which you do a ton of… hehehe) Have a great day, Fitnessista!
Oooh, raw hummus!!
Great Easter package!!
Yeah, tons of rain here too – it’s frightening!!
We need to do a Larabar/Pure bar swap – I haven’t eaten Larabars in months, but eat Pure bars now everyday.
I think intuitive eating is becoming more, well…intuitive for me! I’m not even trying at it very hard, but I really noticed it this weekend with the Easter candy. Part of me wanted to eat it all up so it’d be out of the house and not tempting me, but I noticed a strong feeling after eating a few chocolates that I really didn’t want any more. A while ago, I would’ve eaten more anyway, but now my brain is able to take charge and tell me I won’t be happy if I keep shovelling it in. Looking forward to your thoughts!
I am always trying to “keep my core tight” but I am really not positive on whether or not I am doing it right…
I cannot believe you just see an alligator walking by like that!!!
Your little flax bread sandwiches are so cute!
Scary!
Watch out for that alligator!
Oh no sorry about the weather and no one coming to classes, I remember how disappointing that used to be…good workout anyways though!
Definitely agree about engaging my core, I need to remember to do that the ENTIRE time!
alligator again? that is crazy! I’ve only seen one wild one in my life, and I don’t know that i want to see another
have a great day today!
thanks for the little tip! It’s always good to be reminded to keep your core engaged:)!
Hey flaxy Mama! I just wanted to say that.
You have shown me why I can’t buy a juicer. I can’t imagine spending MORE money on produce than I already do!
You make me want to get that book on raw food! That bread looks great!
I can’t even tell you how many of my friends have asked about the breakfast cookie goodness. Of course, I direct them to your site
Great looking open-faced sandwich! Thanks for the tip about keeping your core engaged while lifting weights. I always forget to do that.
The breakfast cookie looks awesome! And I agree with the person who commented on buying produce and juicing … I spend so much already, it would break the bank to buy more!
What seasonings do you put on your eggs whites? I’m always at a loss for seasoning …
Great blog!
raw hummus!! love it. so tasty.
thats really creepy about the alligator btw.
Love the idea of raw hummus, I find my hummus can be way too dense.
The breakfast cookie is so puurrrrtttyyy today! I love your tip! I make an effort to hold my abs in on all of my weights and that saves me from mindless crunches later on. I totally agree it can work the core in a much different way than traditional ab work. I also squeeze them like crazy during spin class and find that helps a ton too! Have a wonderful rain free…no alligator spotting day
that raw hummus and bread look really good! was there a big difference in the taste of the bread?
omgosh gina. i’d freak out and run away if i saw an alligator. you are a brave girl!
How did you like the NYBB workout? I have the DVD but haven’t brought it out in a looonnnggg time.
I remember really liking the abdominal series and floor work but not much of anything else. Maybe I’ll have to bring it out again.
Haha that’s for the motivation!
At least there is no snow on the ground like there is at my house! I would love some rain to maybe green the brownness which is my yard!
You’re awesome!
Aw! What a bummer that you drove through that rain and no one was at the gym! They should just cancel all classes on those days!!!
The raw hummus sounds good! I love how fluffy it looks.
I need to send you some pics of the gators in our neighborhood. I keep forgetting to bring my camera with me on my runs!
Have a good day
Yay hot sauce!
I’m SO jealous of your hubs jelly belly beans!!
Gina – great eats and even better tips. I could use a little ab tightening
Your raw bread and hummus looks so delicious!
Have a great day!!
You saw the gator again? Crazyness, glad you kept your distance!
As if bread and hummus couldn’t get any better, you go all raw on us! That looks incredible!! What a great Easter package
yummy raw hummus — looks DELISH!
love those lil flax bread sandwiches– adorable
The raw hummus and sesame flax bread sandwich looks delicious!!
What a great Easter package. I know where you will be eating next time your in Orlando!!
I feel blah about the Pure Bars as well… definitely not my fav.
Great tip! I’m going to try that tonight.
raw hummus??? woooo….. how it tastes? wondering!!!!
can’t wait to read the intuitive eating post!!!
great tip for the weight workout! I’ll keep it in my mind!
YESS!! I live right by penguins!!
And I totally agree, so far larabars taste way better to me than the few pure bars I’ve tried! Sorry pure!
dude, is this weather not totally mad? i mean, i had a tornado watch in central florida! good thing i was on the lake! j/k…it was quite an adventure though!
Sounds like I left Florida just in time! It was beautiful over the weekend! I was dying to see an alligator but never did! I guess I would have been a little creeped out too! Love your raw hummus!
raw hummus – sounds great!!!
When I get home I am trying out your breakfast cookie because I keep seeing them everywhere and yours always look SO good
fabulous workout!
Eating high raw, huh? Perfect time of year. I juiced this morning for the first time in months and it was awesome!
the torrential downpours down there are definitely not fun, stay safe! love the looks of that fluffy raw hummus
don’t go to close to that gator with the puppies–eek!
kristilyn- it’s mrs. dash salt free chipotle mexican seasoning and texas pete hot sauce
so good!
WTG on helping the pilot with getting in cardio!
Did this upper body workout tonight at the gym. It is amazing! My arms are mush! Thanks for posting these awesome workouts!
no prob- i’m so glad you had a good workout!