I Got My Butt Kicked (12.01.2008)
What a way to start December! I have never...in my life...taken a harder spin class than I did tonight - and I loved every minute of it.
As I walked into the Merritt Athletic Club in Canton, I was completely overwhelmed. This place is huge. It was my first time working out here and I had no idea where anything was. The place is a bit of a "scene", if you know what I mean. Lots of people there to be seen. Plus, it was a Monday, so just about every inch of this massive gym was packed. Instead of fighting the masses for equipment, I decided to take a spin class. The spin room had at least 40 bikes in there - no lie.
The instructor had the best music - the really good old school hip hop that I LOVE. He was extremely hard core and didn't give us a second to breathe. If you wanted a break - you had to take it because he wasn't stopping for the entire 45 mins. I found this really motivated me to work harder. I will definitely be going back next Monday!
Dinner tonight was simple and delicious. I always have the coconut crusted tilapia on hand to throw in the oven for a quick meal. On the side, I mashed up some steamed cauliflower and mixed in skim milk, swiss cheese, light whipped butter, parsley, fresh ground red and black pepper, and a pinch of salt. YUM.Dessert was a mini fat-free, sugar-free cheesecake flavor pudding pie with a few milk chocolate chips on top.Lucy is now completely acclimated to the house and loves to explore. She especially enjoys chasing the moving arrow across the screen of my laptop. I tried to catch her in the act, but instead, got a close up of her coming towards me. She loves to rub against my face. What a sweetie.Speaking of sweeties - here is great shot of my main man - Oscar - watching the turkey bowl football game. love him.Hope everyone has a great night!
20 comments:
I love a good spin class. They always motivate me so much more than other group classes for some reason. It is always a bonus when the music is good. It can really keep me going.
That meal looks great!
awww, oscar and lucy are too freakin cute!!! i need me some pets :)
Great spin class; cute dessert; precious pup & kitty :-)
Glad you liked the class! I love classes like that where they are very inspiring.
Love the pets!
Wow - what a great class!
Cheesecake?! I'm in love ;)
Cute pics of the kids!
i LOVE spin! so glad your instructor was awesome. good music makes all the difference in the world!
love the smiley dessert :D
enjoy your night!
Your puppy is sooo cute!!!! Your cat is cute too...I'm just a dog person :) Sounds like a great class. Your mashed up cauliflower sounds delish! Great to have handy meals like that when you need them.
I am in love with Oscar. He is such a cutie pie.
I must try your tilapia. It looks so delicious.
Glad you enjoyed the spin class. I am looking forward to the gym in 2009.
Wow, that sounds like an intense gym.. I'll bet it's darn motivating though.
I really need to try a spin class someday with all the crazy hype around them. I feel so out of the loop!
I'm out of the spin loop too! Love your cat and cheesecake :D
Glad you enjoyed the spin! Dinner looks fabulous!I love mashed cauli! Your babies are sooooo cute! I bet you missed them a ton!
Good music I think is key for a good spin class. Glad you enjoyed it. The coconut crusted tilapia looks delicious.
YAY for spin classes. And I love the idea of the cauliflower, it's something I love but is hard to get past Jon. Thanks for the recipe...score!
So glad you're happy with Merritt. My new gym is in a basement, and there are only about 20 spin bikes. And we listen to techno. Sigh.
I had spin class as well.....that's the best cardio workout for me! You work so hard without even realizing it!!!
Your spin workout sounds like a great way to start this festive month!
Your babies are so adorable! :)
WOOO way to start off the month!!!
LOVE the pet pics :)
That was the best spin class I've ever taken. We have to be ready for our off road triathons and duathlons coming up. Great way to start off december!
I LOVE LUCY!
You know what's insane?! My bro's dog is named Lucy and his cat is named Oscar.
!!!!!!!
I know what you mean about the gym. I used to go to a place like that and it was a total social fest!
What a cute pudding pie!
I love spin classes like that, I used to take a similar one in Santa Barbara, but since I moved I haven't found one quite the same. Oh..and I've said this before but I LOVE your dog!
ttfn300/ definitely, you should get some asap! :)
i run for fun& d10/the tilapia is from my grocery store's frozen section!! safeway. i seriously always have them in the freezer because they are SO easy and delicious and pretty healthy!
erica/ i really did - i came home and played with them for hours. They make me late for work alot!
macduff/ughh - I hate techno, so i feel for you.
erin/ your brother has VERY good taste in names!
Post a Comment