Move It
It was the first day of my new early morning workout. It feels a little strange being at the gym 2 hours before I normally get there! You get used to seeing the same people when you go at a certain time and now, there’s a whole new crowd. Well, “crowd” is an exaggeration. Not as many people there at that hour. Only the nutjobs 
Anyway, I had a good workout – 25 minutes on the Arc Trainer, then the 30 minute express circuit. I’m really loving lifting weights. Surprisingly, I get a good sweat going and feel so strong when I’m done. I’m going to stay with it and take measurements. I’m interested to see if I can change my body with strength training along with running on the alternate days!
When I got home, the husband already had little daughter up and settled into her routine. He is the best and so supportive of my new workout schedule. 
Since all was calm on the homefront, I hit up the press right away…
And got breakfast going, too…
The “daily special” again! This time, I went full tilt and added egg white to the turkey breakfast sausage, cheese and Ezekiel english muffin. Lookout, Mickey D’s!
I had plans to help my parents who made settlement on their new home today. Before meeting up with them, I made a huge salad for lunch. I knew I’d be doing a lot of lifting and carrying, so I powered up with greens and a dose of Omega 3’s…
- romaine lettuce
- canned wild Alaskan salmon
- feta cheese
- kalamata olives
- evoo + red wine vinegar
Crunchy, salty and satisfying!
Time to move it, move it…
My Dad and I drove to their storage unit where they have been housing many of their belongings for the past few months. My Dad rented a truck to load up, too. It didn’t look like that much stuff…
But then……..I went into the light….
Holy guacamole.
I slammed the door shut, hopped in the car and sped away as fast as I could.
Okay, that last part was a momentary day dream.
Being the true princess bruiser that I am, I cried hefted those boxes and loaded up the truck with my Dad. No problem! I’ll be sore and have to lay in bed all day tomorrow.
We drove the Dukes of Hazard truck back to their shiny new empty home and unloaded…
More to deliver tomorrow. And probably the next day and the next…and the next… Moving is such a pain!
All this movement called for a snack. I packed some Mary’s Gone Crackers and homemade almond butter…
Crunch, dip, unpack. In that order
We decided on Chinese take-out for dinner. I haven’t had it in so long, I had a hard time figuring out what to order! I ended up just choosing the Chicken and Broccoli with fried rice…
Probably not the best choice, but it sure was tasty!
Time for some R & R now!
Have a great day, everyone!
How many times have you moved in your life? I’ve moved 4 times in my entire life and they have all been within the same county!
Questions? Email me! aloserforlife@gmail.com
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I love lifting weights as well. I feel sexy..and really it’s nice to be around the boys lifting weights—eye candy
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It is weird to go the gym at a new time. I’m a gym rat and when I go at a totally off time, it’s strange when people don’t know me and I don’t know them.
Weight training was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I actually worked with a personal trainer for about 2 years, so I learned tons of stuff from her. It will totally reshape your body. It give dramatic results if you stick to it.
Love the morning workout schedule. And you are such a good daughter! I love how peaceful and together you are sounding these days.
Are you ready for this:
Moved once before my memory kicked in, I think I was 2 -1
Lived in my parents house til I was 18
Moved to Ottawa for University – 2
Moved back home for the summer – 3
Moved back to Ottawa – 4
Moved back home for the summer – 5,6 (moved to a Lodge to work)
Moved back to Ottawa – 7
Lived in Ottawa for a few years, moved four times – 8, 9, 10 (first co-habitation with a boy *gasp*), 11
Moved to Minaki – 12 (moved into three different rooms in residence at the Lodge but I wont’ count that except that my last one was my second co-habitation with a boy *gasp*)
Moved back to Ottawa – 13, 14
Moved back to Minaki – 15, 16, 17, 18
Moved to Keewatin – 17
Moved to Winnipeg – 18, 19 (3rd and last co-habitation with a boy – disastrous), 20, 21
Moved to Kenora – 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
I had no idea. My family has officially refused to move me ever again.
Marisa Reply:
June 19th, 2010 at 9:58 am
LOL!!!!
Yay for lifting!
I have moved so much over the years. Several cross country moves and a bunch of times within areas. Probably at least 10-12 times.
How many times have I moved?? As a child,6 as a college student,8, as an adult,8…I HATE MOVING!!!! I have been in this house for 8 1/2 years and couldn’t even imagine moving again! Your homemade almond butter looks divine! YUM!
mmm almond butter! Speaking of- I was at Whole foods yesterday and saw the machine that you make it yourself at- I had dreams of putting my head under it and just letting it stream into my mouth! aaahhhh then I had to walk away…before I actually tried it!
i’ve moved a bunch – but the big one was from nyc to l.a. i don’t want to do that again!
You are a good daughter (with such healthy eats!)!
I was inspired by your no sugar lifestyle to cut out sugar for a couple of weeks and see how it goes! Thank you for the inspiration!
I have moved some, only once as a child, but more often once my hubby and I got together. Fortunately we have been in the same house for 10 years. Sometimes I get scared because when we do move I know there will be so much crap to sort through. That’s the thing about moving often, you tend to purge what you don’t need when you have to pack it up and cart it around!
I have moved 9 times during 31 years of marriage and about that many times as a kid! I have lived in several different States over the years. I like California the best!
I have moved 14 times! Lived in 4 states and one country outside of the US (a year in Korea teaching english). I just bought my first ever house though and I’m thinking I shall never move again. Ever. I just love this house so much and I feel like this is it for me.