The past two days I have worked as a scenic artist over-hire in the painting department at the theater. The scene shop builds scenery and sends it to us to paint. Most of the things we are painting are very large and are down on the ground because there aren't enough saw horses to prop everything up. This means lots of squatting and kneeling and rolling around on the floor to maneuver to paint what needs to be painted.
My hamstrings are KILLING me. Ouchies! Today when I woke up I tried to go for a jog with the hope that it might help my muscles to loosen up. I think it helped a little. But now I am sitting on the Bolt Bus from Baltimore to NYC and I am very uncomfortable sitting. Maybe heels weren't the best choice either... I am looking forward to standing and walking! I am even more excited to see my mom and sister and go to "Friendsgiving" at my very dear friends Jess and Lauren's house!
I just read a great article on FitSugar about avoiding over-eating at holiday parties. (I will post the link when I get home). I am usually guilty of not just eating too much but of drinking too many calories, too! I want to bring a healthy side dish so there will be a low cal or healthy option for me to munch on. As a vegetarian I have been to parties where there is nothing healthy or meat free. Although Jess, my omnivore hostess did call and offer. To pick up Tofurkey... I like the slices alright but I have never had the loaf and I don't think a party is the place to try it. I have veg friends who have said it is gross. Having a little nibble beforehand is also a great idea! Well, only about an hour left on this bus....
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Splurges, Christie Brinkley and Detox Salads
Personal finance is something that I try not to take lightly. I own Suze Orman books, have a savings account, clip coupons and bring a calculator to the grocery store. I try to be responsible with my money. That is why I have decided to cancel my previously mentioned very-expensive gym membership. I realize now that it was a totally frivolus impulse-buy. They lured me in with a free trial and then they got me... hook, line and sinker!
I told my husband that I am so glad I decided now that this was a bad deal for me rather than 6 months or a year from now. Granted, I don't think that my month has been a total wash. I have been going and working out which is definitely more than can be said for a lot of people! It is just was more money than it is worth for me.
I also take issue with the fact that I never see anyone wiping down equipment after they use it. I am suspicious that that is how I may have gotten sick last month. It has been such pain to wipe everything down and use the equipment and then have to wipe it down again after I noticed that. This is a seemingly minor detail but it can totally mess up the flow of your workout!
I am going to attempt to continue with my fitness regimen at home. I have some videos and some equipment. My landlord is storing a Total Gym that I have been keen on trying. Watch out, Christie Brinkley! Ha! I also love jogging and biking and, of course, walking my dog.
On a sort-of related note, I know that I haven't been eating all that great lately. You know how it is when you're busy and you get carry-out too often and maybe have a couple of glasses of wine and just start to feel gross. I found this recipe for Apple-Cabbage Detox Salad and it was way more delicious than I could have hoped. I subbed a box of already-cut cole slaw mix that had multi color cabbage and carrot matchsticks for the cabbages and maple syrup for the agave. I didn't have walnuts so I threw in some sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and unsalted pistachios.
I think the dressing would be great as just a nice simple guilt-free creamy salad dressing to use on other salads. I'm so happy to have found this recipe. It is really pretty, too. I think it might even be a great side dish at a potluck-- maybe even Thanksgiving? I will have to ask my sister!
I told my husband that I am so glad I decided now that this was a bad deal for me rather than 6 months or a year from now. Granted, I don't think that my month has been a total wash. I have been going and working out which is definitely more than can be said for a lot of people! It is just was more money than it is worth for me.
I also take issue with the fact that I never see anyone wiping down equipment after they use it. I am suspicious that that is how I may have gotten sick last month. It has been such pain to wipe everything down and use the equipment and then have to wipe it down again after I noticed that. This is a seemingly minor detail but it can totally mess up the flow of your workout!
I am going to attempt to continue with my fitness regimen at home. I have some videos and some equipment. My landlord is storing a Total Gym that I have been keen on trying. Watch out, Christie Brinkley! Ha! I also love jogging and biking and, of course, walking my dog.
On a sort-of related note, I know that I haven't been eating all that great lately. You know how it is when you're busy and you get carry-out too often and maybe have a couple of glasses of wine and just start to feel gross. I found this recipe for Apple-Cabbage Detox Salad and it was way more delicious than I could have hoped. I subbed a box of already-cut cole slaw mix that had multi color cabbage and carrot matchsticks for the cabbages and maple syrup for the agave. I didn't have walnuts so I threw in some sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and unsalted pistachios.
I think the dressing would be great as just a nice simple guilt-free creamy salad dressing to use on other salads. I'm so happy to have found this recipe. It is really pretty, too. I think it might even be a great side dish at a potluck-- maybe even Thanksgiving? I will have to ask my sister!
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