Ready, set, go...to sleep

CARDIO

40 Min on Elliptical, Aerobic Setting

Average Heart Rate: 143 bpm

Calories Burned: 454

WEIGHTS: CHEST AND TRICEPS

Dumbbell Bench Press

12x17.5 lbs 12x17.5 lbs 14x17.5 lbs 

Incline Dumbbell Press 

10x17.5 lbs 12x17.5 lbs 12x17.5 lbs 

Standing Cable Tricep Extension 

15x40 lbs 12x50 lbs 12x60 lbs 12x60 lbs 

Standing Tricep Extension with Rope Overhead 

6x40 lbs 8x40 lbs 8x40 lbs

Oh Monday, we are so not friends. I'm so tired! I don't know what it was about today but my stress and ability to deal with silly issues with people was just on another level today. I didn't sleep too fabulously last night so I am thinking that may have had something to do with it. I did get to start the morning off with a workout, but I hate chest and triceps day so it wasn't the mood booster that normally comes from a leg workout. I was pretty stoked on getting some good work in with the dumbbells, my shoulders and chest are really unbalanced when it comes to strength, so balancing that is a main focus for a while. 

Work was poop, mostly just because its Monday and I hate Monday. So, let's move on to the fun stuff! Guess what I got this weekend that I was so excited about yesterday? A new car! Well, technically, it's used and only new to me, but I love it. 

I LOVE Armadas, always have. We were out running errands and happened to see it at the local Acura dealership for a crazy low price, which turned out to be under Blue book. We stopped by, took it on a test drive and I was in love. We even talked the guy into lowering the price even more for us. It might be the most comfortable car I've ever sat in. And, it has a DVD player and TV in the back for the baby! It couldn't be more perfect for being able to pack the stroller, the dogs and the baby up for a ride. I've been driving a 2000 4Runner that Vic's family very generously gave to us last year, and while it was definitely bigger than my Mustang that we sold, it still didn't feel adequate for our pups, the baby and the stroller. So currently we are a three car family for a little bit, which feels a little nuts since now we have two SUV's and a truck. The important thing is...I really, really, REALLY love the Armada and just could not be happier!

Tonight's dinner was another one from our meal planning subscription and I have to say, their stuff is pretty delish. I made sweet potatoes, black beans and kale with lime juice with a few chicken tenderloins on the side to satisfy Vic's need for real protein. That's the one downfall to some of their meals, we can't really function on vegetarian meals, so when they offer those I just add some meat to the recipe and we're good to go. 

Here's the gist, slice up a few sweet potatoes into wedges. I used four little ones. 

Cook the sweet potatoes in a hot skillet with olive oil. Toss 'em every now and then so they get coated evenly and cook on all sides. It took about ten minutes for them to soften up and brown. I cooked up a few chicken tenderloins with some Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning. Gotta love that stuff, it's so versatile and tasty. 

Once the potatoes are tender, add a can of black beans.

Throw in a hefty amount of kale. 

I covered the kale for a few minutes until it looked about right. Season your mixture up! The recipe called for a whole lime's worth of juice, which I used. Way too much lime, I'd serve it with wedges so people can add what they want. 

All together it was a pretty tasty meal, and so healthy! Vic approved it as a good body building meal :)

I did so good today with my workout and not eating too many carb-y snacks that I just might have earned a chocolate milk shake later! I've got a ninja blender with the individual cups for blending, so it makes perfect sized shakes for us. 

Oh, last thing for today! I got my grade back for my final in Criminal Law, a 92! That actually added up to a 92 overall in the course too, so the first grade I got back as a grad student was an A! I'm pretty proud :) I hope you had a good Monday!