Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Hope is here!

Thankfully today went a lot smoother because Sandy gave me her cornea specialist's number and I scheduled a consultation for LASIK surgery. I'm so excited about the prospect of finally getting my eyes fixed! It's amusing, somewhat, that Sandy told me just last week about her being scheduled to get it done, and this week I've already decided that I'm going to get it done myself. Just needed that little push, it seems. That, and I just loathe being dependent on glasses. I've had to wear glasses since I was in Kindergarten!! I will probably cry with happiness when I wake up the next day and am able to see what time it is without having to go over to the clock and squint to read it.

WOD:

Tabata Deadlift

I felt really weak on the warmup with just 103, so doing it with 123# was more than enough for me. I managed to get 43 reps, but it sure was painful by the end. I definitely stayed conscious of my form and concentrated on pulling with my hamstrings engaged instead of making my lower back do the work. I think this method will pay off when I don't have lower back pain tomorrow. Shoulders and lats still hurt from OHS yesterday and Nancy on Saturday. Ick. I'd love to take advantage of Erin's first-timer special--$45 for the first hour session!

I was looking forward to some Kozy with Sandy and her friend, but the weather decided to blow up. Wasn't any way I was going out there in that wind and rain--I already had a shower not 30 minutes before the storm blew in! I hope we can go sometime soon!! I'm really jonesing for some red meat; haven't had but eggs and chicken all week.

Tried sunbutter today--wow, what a pleasant surprise! It was creamy, very sunflower seedy, and just the perfect snack. I let my colleague and some students try it, and they were impressed, as well. I used to eat so much peanut butter, but I will happily stick to sunbutter (love the name!) and almond butter.

6 comments:

  1. Wow, $45 first time huh? I wish I had gotten in on that too! You should do it.. you will feel so much better afterwards!

    So glad you made your appt. I'm getting excited about mine :) And way to go on the workout!!

    Kozy next week for sure.

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  2. Good job on the reps! Sometimes, I think it is better to get more reps with less weight. Helps you work on your form! Where did you get the sunbutter? I would like to try that! Come on guys...I want to go to Kozy too! I feel so left out...stupid school...

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  3. Oh, and I may have to try this whole sunbutter thing too! Sounds great!

    Awe, Amy you should come! Take a study break one night next week and join us :)

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  4. Definitely join us, Amy! Don't let school keep you from Kozy and some socializing! :) I got the sunbutter at Central Market, but I'm sure Whole Foods carries it as well. It's quite tasty!

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  5. Hey Carrie, I'm so glad that you started a blog, and that I found it! Sunbutter is freakishly good; I get mine at Central Market, too. I like the crunchy kind, and the Newflower brand of crunchy almond butter is really good, too, plus it's cheaper.

    I also give Erin's services a big thumbs-up! She's really been helping me, and $45 is such a great deal!

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  6. I noticed the sunbutter on your blog, Jamie, on your food log, and it piqued my curiosity so much that I wanted to try it. :) I'll have to try the crunchy almond butter at Newflower--it's so close to where I live, it'd be a waste not to visit. I find that giving up peanut butter is easy as long as I can have almond or sunflower seed butter.

    I plan to get a much-needed massage after my trip to Ohio. I'm always pretty tight after a plane ride--I hate flying!

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