Trying for a Tri

I don’t know what it is about Fridays, but even though I work at 5 am both Saturday and Sunday, I’m happy the weekend is here!!

So I am now officially, officially finished university. It feels… weird. I dunno. Kind of anti-climactic? I mean, I start working full-time in a week anyways, so it’s not like I’m a free woman now or anything. I have to say though, I am really looking forward to having time to myself. Instead of spending every spare moment doing school work. Here’s a list of some things I’m looking forward to doing.

• Reading for pleasure
• Cooking/baking
• Knitting
• Watching movies/TV series
• Cleaning my apartment top to bottom
• Being more active, instead of moving only during my pre-planned “workout time”
• Making some money so I can go shopping!!

Well, that’s enough on that. I’m sure you’ll hear more about my transition from student to adult as time goes on. Now on to my eats!

I found this on my kitchen table the other day and Meghan informed me I was free to dig in.

She really knows the way to a girl’s heart. I went with a key lime pie.

I was a little scared it might be too tart, but it was quite delicious!

I also had one of the best pre-workout snacks (besides banana + PB) before spin class.

I’m pretty sure it’s the concentration of sugar in the dates that gives me that little boost before I head out the door. Regardless, it’s a miracle food!

I forgot to bring my HRM to the computer lab for my spin stats. But I do remember burning 397 calories. We took it really easy for the first half of the class, and then really hard for the last half. My instructor did a few long hill climbs, and then just when we thought it was over he’d put on a new song, tell us to keep the tension on, and then climb back down. I guess he can tell he’s doing a good job when the whole class groans I also discovered that putting some tension on for my standing runs is much nicer on the knees. No more knee clicking after class

After my failed omelet attempt on Wednesday, I just had to give it another go. My second attempt almost ended in disaster as well. I’m going to blame it on my crappy pan.

This time I stuffed it with facon and marble cheese and had some frozen asparagus and spinach on the side for green stuff. Susan 1 – Omelet 1. I’ll take an even tie

I met some friends at the ole’ watering hole (aka Snooty Fox) for a beer-verage. I just had one pint of Moose Light draft and called it a night. I wasn’t really in the mood for raucous celebration. I did have to say goodbye to some more school friends though I had no idea I’d made so many friends at school until I started having to say goodbye to them all!

Can you guess what I had for breakfast today??

I feel like I have to make up for lost time after going all last week without oats! In today’s bowl…

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 scoop vanilla whey powder
• pinch cinnamon
• 1/2 banana
• sunflower seeds
• pecans
• drizzle maple syrup
• 1 tbsp sunflower seed butter

Sweet and nutty, ie perfection

I also want to mention that I have not been tracking my calories since my computer broke. It’s hard to constantly be logging food when you don’t have a computer! But it’s turned into the perfect excuse to take a break from it. I think I’ve been doing okay. If anything, I’m worried that I’m not getting enough calories. My tendency is always to shy away from high calorie foods, I find calorie counting lets me know when I get treat myself to them.

It’s shaping up to be a gorgeous day here in Freddy Beach (no, there is no beach here, but it’s what everyone calls my city). High of 15 C later this afternoon, so I’ll be putting off my outdoor run until then. I’m about to go find a quieter trail on the city map. I’m going to make it enjoyable dammit!!

Anyone got any fun plans for the weekend? Now that I’m working every Sat & Sun I have to live vicariously through you!