Non Scale Victories This Week
During last night's LIIFT 4 Shoulders workout, I saw an improvement over last weeks shoulder presses. I was unable to do the 2nd and 3rd sets last week overhead after about 3-4 presses. My left shoulder would literally fall like I'd lost all muscle control with 10 lb weights. Yesterday I used the same 10 lbs and it wasn't until the 7th rep on the second set that I started to feel bad fatigue but pushed through. On the third set my shoulders were shot but I was still able to push overhead even if slower. I pushed to fatigue but didn't have that dangerous muscle drop I had before. The zinnias I grew from seed are mostly in full bloom and I took some pics before cutting some to put in a little vase. What were your non scale victories so far this week? ==================== Get posts sent straight to your inbox on Follow It . Some posts may contain affiliate links that help keep this blog running at no cost to you. See the Disclaimer page for more info....
It is crazy how messed up you can get by living in another time zone for a certain length of time but I'm glad we're finally out of the funk and looking forward to a June in which we kick some serious butt on the weight loss front!
ReplyDeleteI love Hawaii but man it's rough getting in and out of the time zones when it's almost a full day. (Like dinner here is lunch there kind of thing)
DeleteI'd like to think we've already kicked some serious butt the 2nd half of May. I know we're getting rid of vacation weight but still. ;-)
Hi! I'm a longtime fan of your blog. When you talk about grilling, it made me want to ask: Do you have any recommendations for grilling inside? I have a tiny George Foreman, but I have also seen grill pans in the stores. I didn't know how they migth work. I don't have an outdoor grill (and nowhere to have it locked up safely, so that's not an option right now). I would appreciate any advice. Thanks for your posts!
ReplyDeleteThanks Whitney! I grill inside all the time. I use the Calphalon grill pan and love it. I've got a panini press too that I use sometimes to double as a grill when it's flat. I'd just prep your foods the same as you would for grilling outdoors. A quick coat of veggies in olive oil and spices then grill on your Foreman. Meats can be coated in a bit of Hickory Liquid Smoke for that smoky flavor. They have some really great smokers now that are compact that are electric and can smoke quite a few things at once. We're looking at one but I have no freakin' clue where we'd put it! Hope that helped!
DeleteI've managed to get some of my summer projects done this week. I cleaned and decluttered the little boy's room, my two hall closets, my bathroom, and the living room. Still have to do the kitchen and my bedroom and then move onto the basement. Overall a pretty productive week I think - but I'll have to be careful not to lose motivation now that the little guy is home from his grandparents'. No firm plans this weekend, but I'm sure we'll think of something.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! If you would like to come over and do our place, I wouldn't stop you. ;)
DeleteI derailed this week and today was the only day I made it to the gym. I am doing a 25 fundraiser bike ride tomorrow am and will be definitely be back on track next week. We grill out A LOT. Last yummy thing was chicken kabobs Monday. They were delicious!
ReplyDelete*I want dudes to bow to me kind of grilling insanity.*
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I have a hurt ankle but I have been walking outside but not yesterday and then I had Mexican out--mostly good, guac and salad, salsa. But lots of chips and salt and a mango slushie--not so good. I am up the two pounds for the week I lost last week. It is feeling like a plateau. I am going to read your past blogs for cooking ideas. Thanks!
I've always wanted to go to Hawaii! It looks so beautiful. No big plans for us, yard work. :( I was out there for an hour already and it SO freakin hot. I get so tired of people who are like, "OMG I love this weather." They only love it because they don't have to spend a lot of time in it. Most of my hobbies and chores require me to spend a good deal of time outside, which I love, but not when it's 87 degrees at 11 in the morning and 60% humidity. UGH Makes me want to punch people. :D I'm a foul mood today if you can't tell. haha
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