I’m Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

on March 9, 2009

Evening! Guess what?? I convinced the Husband to ‘shred’ with me tonight! 🙂

But first….

My last mid-afternoon snack was a little bowl of Grape Nuts. Honestly, this was pure emotional eating. I was having a bad Monday, and I think the gravity of Meghann’s situation totally sunk in. Sometimes, we all just need a little cereal in our lives!

After work, I happily set off on my 5K run. At first, I was RELISHING the sunlight (I heart daylight savings!), but then I realized that it was the first truly HOT day in Florida. Northerners groan and moan about running in the winter months, but trust me — running in summertime in Florida is just as painful. It’s little TORTURE – so humid and sweaty.

I was tempted to walk, but I have to retrain myself to run in the heat. A lot of it is MENTAL. (I’m not talking about running in the sun until I blackout from heat stroke.) So, I struggled forward and finished strong!

Duration: 29 minutes (5K)
Calories Burned: 240 (estimate)

After my run, I came home and asked the Husband to "Shred" with me. I was SO PLEASED when he agreed! Check out the "30 Day Shred" widget on the right hand side of the blog for a full recap.

Dinner was simple and super quick.

1.5 serving of WW cous cous, 1/2 cup of pinto beans, and steamed broc and cauliflower. This seriously took me 5 minutes to make — I LOVE IT!

Time to relax. Have a WONDERFUL evening.

{ 24 comments }

VeggieGirl March 9, 2009, 5:30 pm
Hooray for ‘shred’ding!! 😀
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) March 9, 2009, 5:30 pm
I was trying to get my fiance to shred with me but he felt silly, I’m going to try again tonight!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) March 9, 2009, 5:32 pm
Glad the hubbie got in on the fun!!
Erin March 9, 2009, 5:39 pm
I love having a workout partner!
I’ve been feeling the cereal lately too. I’m super stressed and cereal is the only thing my tummy can handle!
teacherwoman March 9, 2009, 5:41 pm
Even though some may think we never really get that hot up here in ND, we do. In fact, July/August is brutal warm, with horrendous humidity. Thus, I have been given the opportunity to run in all sorts of weather, and would have to agree with you! I would rather run in 15 degree weather than 90 degree weather, hands down. 🙂
Nicole March 9, 2009, 5:43 pm
I had my mom shred with me once, it was too funny!
jane March 9, 2009, 5:50 pm
i think you are right about running in the humidity/heat vs. running in the cold. i honestly don’t know what’s worse! i may have complained this winter about running in the bitter cold air but i know i’ll complain just as much (maybe more) this summer when it’s humid and sticky. why can’t we just have a really long fall and spring?!
good for you for sticking it out 🙂
Mara @ What's For Dinner? March 9, 2009, 5:55 pm
Dinner looks great! Sometimes simple is the best 🙂
Mrs. LC March 9, 2009, 5:55 pm
so glad the hubs got in on the fun! Ross told me he’d shred with me sometime, too. 🙂

And hey, did you see this?? I saw and thought of you:

http://perezhilton.com/2009-03-09-britney-drops-the-p-word-at-her-concert-and-its-not-perez
Becca March 9, 2009, 6:00 pm
I definitely feel for you running in the Florida heat. I had to wake up so early last year to run in South Beach while I visited my bro and his wife. They were amazed I’d get up just to do that but it was the only time I knew I could do it!

I’ve been very craving carbs a lot lately. Not always cereal but lots of granola!
Brandi March 9, 2009, 6:04 pm
yay for shredding! love the professional pics you took today – especially with the dogs running through the frame 🙂
Run Saraah March 9, 2009, 6:05 pm
Yummy quick dinner! I have tried to get my fiance to shred with me but he refuses!
ksgoodeats March 9, 2009, 6:10 pm
Aw how fun he “shred” with you 🙂

Ahhh couscous! I haven’t had that in a long time!
Sarah March 9, 2009, 6:11 pm
I’ve been trying to convince my husband to shred with me but he has yet to give in. I think he’s just scared! 🙂
BOBBI McCORMICK March 9, 2009, 6:12 pm
my huby does it with me he loves it;)
Mica March 9, 2009, 6:39 pm
Ugh, I hate heat-running too. As much as I complain about the cold, I’m really dreading having to acclimate to summer running. (This past weekend’s 70-degree temps nearly killed me!) So long story short, I sympathize!
Fancy March 9, 2009, 6:44 pm
I bought “Shred” today and came right home to do it (Level 1)! It was hard…but I feel good:)

I couldn’t wait to tell you!
RunToFinish March 9, 2009, 6:56 pm
hey that is a quick and easy meal, I like it!
Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point March 9, 2009, 7:05 pm
yay fancy! are you on the shred email list? shoot me an email at seebriderun@gmail.com to join.
Haleigh March 9, 2009, 7:14 pm
Don’t you just love fast and healthy dinner meals? And cereal always seems to make me feel better! Good luck with the “shred!” 🙂

http://www.innerwellness.wordpress.com
just me March 9, 2009, 8:17 pm
dude, it was hella hot running at 8am this morning where i was…yuck!
HangryPants March 9, 2009, 9:43 pm
Ugh, I haven’t really thought about running in the hot, humid weather. Gross man.
Sarah (lovINmytummy) March 9, 2009, 10:45 pm
HA…my little lovey “shredded” with me today too. I hope the hubs didn’t use purple 1 lb. dumbbells, though.

You are hot hot hot. Especially in that new IT work picture…
Leah March 10, 2009, 12:14 am
Awesome that hubby got into the shred-groove with you!

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