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!