Wow, that workout kicked my a$$!  It’s amazing in just a few days (okay, maybe 7!) how quickly out of shape I can get.  I did Jillian’s routine today and it was tough.  It took me about 40 minutes to complete the circuit, with a 5 minute warm up and 5 minutes of S T R E T C H I N G – which felt so good!

  • 45 push-ups (against the wall)
  • sumo squats 3 x 15 reps
  • dumbbell chest press 6 pounds 3 x 15 reps
  • dumblell chest flys 5 pounds 3 x 15 reps
  • bench dips (I cheated and used the tri machine!) 3 x 15 reps 20 pounds
  • Leg extensions 40 pounds 3 x 15 reps
  • Lateral shoulder raise 6 pounds 3 x 15 reps
  • Tricep extension 6 pounds 3 x 15 reps
  • Jumping jacks 3 x 1 minute
  • I chickened out on the jump rope!

Lunch:

  • 1 cup homemade split pea soup with ham
  • 2 cups salad mix
  • 1 tablespoon granola
  • 1 tablespoon light balsamic dressing
  • orange
372 calories, 9.5 fat, 54 carbs, 7.8 fiber (nice!) 16 protein
372 calories, 9.5 fat, 54 carbs, 7.8 fiber (nice!) 16 protein

Lunch break is almost over – see you at dinner!