Upping the Ante

I started lifting again today. Made a happy little spreadsheet to track things (I know, geek!) and did a full upper body workout. Its been too long. I have always said that I love the process by which my body transforms when I exercise frequently... what I don't love... is the realization of what I've lost when I restart. It can be incredibly un-motivating seeing where you are when you know where you've been... but at the same time it makes it VERY easy to set goals. ;)

I made a huge pot of chicken soup on Friday and we're still eating on it. I LOVE making soup, especially chicken with lots of veggies (carrots, celery, onion, garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, etc... sometimes I'll chop up some greens if they look really good at the store and throw them in to). And I'm lazy, so I just buy the boxed organic chicken stock (or broth if you prefer) in the health-food section of the grocery store and throw that in once the veggies have sauteed in a little olive oil, bring everything to a boil and then squeeze fresh lemon juice and eat. I use simple spices too, a little rubbed sage, thyme leaves, crushed red-pepper and salt/pepper. Throw that down with a fresh biscuit and some salad and you're set for a few days worth of meals.

Today is my last day of freedom before classes kick in again, but I'm thinking I'll be able to get away for at least one weekend in February to visit friends before clinical rotations start up again in March. I'm excited to do a little traveling, so wish me luck!

Posted by Lexy at January 22, 2008 07:59 AM