Hump Day Cometh Early

It just doesn't feel like Wednesdy!  This week has me all out of whack, after having Monday off for Memorial Day!  I swear all day yesterday I was having an self-debate about whether or not I was going to go to Rabbit Hash to bellydance... only to get home and realize that it was Tuesday and that wasn't an option!  Silly me :)

For dinner last night, I made a YUMMY salad (recipe below).  Have I mentioned that I love summer foods?  Only like 100 times, I'm sure :)

I went to the gym this morning and it felt great!  I woke up a bit late so it was a shorter workout but I still left with a good sweat! 
Workout went as follows:

TIME	EXERCISE	REPS	LBS	SETS
1 MIN	TREADMILL	WALK	N/A	1
4 MIN	TREADMILL	JOG	N/A	1
	RAPID FIRE TWIST BICEP CURLS	30 SEC	7.5	2
	RAPID FIRE CROSS BICEP CURLS	30 SEC	7.5	2
	RAPID FIRE TRICEP EXTENSION	30 SEC	7.5	2
	UP/OUT/IN/DOWN	12	7.5	2
	BARBELL HIGH PULL	12	30	2
	WOBBLY PUSHUPS	10	N/A	2
1 MIN	TREADMILL	WALK	N/A	1
10 MIN	TREADMILL	JOG	N/A	1

I'm liking this 10 minute jogging thing we've got happening here :)

I knew I needed to do some arm work so I wanted to make sure I packed as much into my workout as time would allow this morning.  Everything listed was done at a fast pace to try to keep up my heartrate in place of some extra cardio, for which I didn't have time.  I hope to take a walk with Nora this evening :)

I'm seriously re-considering the Boot Camp that I've mentioned in the past.  There's a camp starting this coming Monday, June 6th in Florence and Branden said he would pay for me to go as my Birthday present.  By the way, my birthday is next Saturday (June 11th)... so go ahead and put that on the calendar. Lol, jk.
I just keep going back and forth about the camp.. mostly because of the cost.  I remember talking about the 'cost of health' in an earlier post.. it's something that still bothers me quite a bit; the fact that it is so expensive to be healthy!  So I can't help but wonder, am I buying into a commercial workout that, although effective, is incredibly over-priced simply because it can be?  Unfortunately, with specialized things such as this (you see it FAR too often in wedding-planning), people/companies over-charge the consumer simply because they can.  I find it really frustrating.  So, by paying to go to this boot camp (rather than sticking with my gym/walk routine), am I buying into the over-priced 'health' industry?  Or is this really a worth-while expense that will drastically improve my health and boost my physical well-being?  I guess I better figure this out soon..

Recipe Time!
Blackberry Salad:
Baby Spinach Leaves
Boneless/Skinless Chicken Tenders (or breasts, tenders just cook faster)
1/2 - 3/4cup Blackberries, cut in 1/2
Granulated Garlic
1/2c Banana Peppers, rough chop
1/2 Red Onion, chopped
Shredded Parmesan Cheese (or FF Feta would be good too!)
Sprinkling of Sesame Seeds (optional)
1/4c Raisins
Light Parmesan Asiago Balsamic Vinaigrette (Kraft brand - or any light/FFBalsamic Vinaigrette)

-Liberally season chicken with Granulated Garlic and grill (I used George Forman)
-In large bowl, put Spinach, Blackberries, Banana Peppers, Red Onion, Raisins, Cheese and Sesame Seeds
-After chicken grills, let cool to room temp then chop and add to salad.
-Add dressing and toss, serve immediately.  (If you're serving later, wait for dressing)

That's it!  Super simple and really yummy! 

Food Today:
Breakfast:
Choc Protein Shake w/ Skim Milk

Snack:
Low Carb Yogurt (Raspberry)

Lunch:
1can Tuna w/ 1tbs Light Miracle Whip, 1tsp Mustard, 1tbs Sugar-free relish and squeez lemon juice
Protein Mousse (I made more!)

Snack:
Weight Watchers String Cheese
12 raw organic almonds

Dinner:
TBD - I have ground turkey thawing in my sink so it will be something with that!  Maybe tacos?  I'll update tomorrow :)

Well, that's all she wrote for today.  Opinions on the Bootcamp are more than welcome!!

Adios!