in a peaceful place right now
C25K Week 1 Day 2 complete! It was nigh impossible to breathe today, though, because of the absurdly unseasonally oppressive heat. I waited until after 7 to go for my run and it was still intense. I did it though! And then I followed up with Day 2 of my yoga challenge, which left me less than impressed.
Today's Sequence: Day 2 - Morning Sequence with Kate Holcombe (15 minutes)
Today's sequence is designed for gently waking up the body, though it can also be used in the afternoon or anytime you need energizing. It calls for slow, mindful movements following the breath.
It's supposed to generate energy, but it just made me sleepy. It almost didn't feel like yoga, although I do love the sequence where you lay on your back, resting your palms on your knees, moving your legs away from and then back into your body. Does WONDERS for my lower back. THAT part was total heaven. I've decided to keep different files within my mail inbox for these sessions, so that I can keep track of which ones I really, really love (like yesterday's!).
Crispy Breakfast Bars
Vegetarian Times Issue: October 1, 2005 p.77 - Member Rating: -
If you're a fan of Rice Krispies treats, you'll love these crunchy-chewy bars. They get fiber and iron from whole grain puffed cereal and protein from almond butter.
Ingredient List
Serves 4
1. Stir together cereal, dried fruits and cinnamon in large bowl.
2. Place syrup, almond butter and soy margarine in large, microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes on high, or until hot and margarine has melted. Stir well, then pour over cereal mixture. Stir to coat.
3. Dampen hands with cold water. Press cereal mixture firmly into 9x9-inch square baking pan, re-wetting hands if necessary to keep mixture from sticking. Freeze 30 minutes. Cut into 15 bars, and store in refrigerator.
Nutritional Information
Per SERVING: Calories: 220, Protein: 4g, Total fat: 9g, Saturated fat: 1g, Carbs: 33g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 20mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 23g
These look super yummy; I would definitely use golden raisins, which are one of my new favorite things :)
Challenge Tip of the Day
When you start a home practice, all you really need is quiet space to lay your mat. But it's easy to get distracted. Dirty dishes in the sink, laundry that needs to be folded-these chores that you might otherwise not notice-can haunt you. Try this: Ignore the clutter. Ignore the "to do" list. Really, all you need is space to lay your mat and a willingness to close your eyes. You'll notice the clutter only if you're looking at it.
This is an interesting tip, because I often have trouble quieting my mind when settling down to do yoga. I haven't had trouble the past three days, though, at least not that I can recall. I know I didn't have trouble today, because I was ready to pass out from running beforehand. I think that's definitely the way to go. When I've done something active beforehand, I'm more able to quiet my mind and really listen to my body, and just enjoy the poses without stressing about everything on my To Do list.
I am STARVING. I had an Eggo and syrup for breakfast, half of a personal pizza and a Reese's Cup for lunch, and grabbed a cookie when I got home to stave off low blood sugar. The leftover pasta salad is kind of appealing, because I'm really gross and sweaty and it's chilled and refreshing, but I've already eaten it twice this week. Ah well, better to eat it than let it go to waste!
Work was kind of crappy, but I don't want to throw off my good mood by going into it now. 3 days down and 5 to go before I get a day off. And it's another action-packed week. Tomorrow I work 11-7 and then go straight to D&D, which means in order to squeeze in yoga and my core workout, I'll have to wake up around...8:30 or so. Maybe 8:45. Thank goodness I don't have to run tomorrow, and it's only a 20 minute yoga routine. I could wake up as late as 9:10 and still be fine, but I'd have to rush through everything, including showering and getting ready, and I just hate doing that in the morning. Send me strength of will to ACTUALLY wake up on time tomorrow, and DO THIS, if you've got any to spare ;)
Saturday is a yoga/C25K day, and I work 4-11:30ish. Sunday is yoga/core, and I work 2-9:30ish, and I think we might try to raid. Monday, I work from 9-4, but it's Memorial Day so I get paid twice. Once because it's a holiday and I'm fulltime, and then time-and-a-half for actually working it. It's also a yoga day, and probably a day off from everything else. My friend and I are heading into Philly that night to see Forks Over Knives, so that should be fun. Tuesday I work 7-3, and it will be a yoga/C25K day. Then C and I are going out to dinner with friends, so that should also be fun.
Then glorious, glorious Wednesday. Other than yoga and core, I have nothing planned. I'm sure that will change - it always does; I ALWAYS find myself with a huge To Do list by the time my day off rolls around - but I'm really going to try to take it easy. Thursday I work 9-5, and it'll be a yoga/C25K day, and then Friday I have off AGAIN! WOOHOO! Thursday night I'm going to bookmark some jobs and apply to them Friday morning...or I might look some up Tuesday night and apply Wednesday morning.
Now to take advantage of this free month of Netflix and figure out what the heck I'm eating for dinner before I gnaw off my own hand.
Today's Sequence: Day 2 - Morning Sequence with Kate Holcombe (15 minutes)
Today's sequence is designed for gently waking up the body, though it can also be used in the afternoon or anytime you need energizing. It calls for slow, mindful movements following the breath.
It's supposed to generate energy, but it just made me sleepy. It almost didn't feel like yoga, although I do love the sequence where you lay on your back, resting your palms on your knees, moving your legs away from and then back into your body. Does WONDERS for my lower back. THAT part was total heaven. I've decided to keep different files within my mail inbox for these sessions, so that I can keep track of which ones I really, really love (like yesterday's!).
Crispy Breakfast Bars
Vegetarian Times Issue: October 1, 2005 p.77 - Member Rating: -
If you're a fan of Rice Krispies treats, you'll love these crunchy-chewy bars. They get fiber and iron from whole grain puffed cereal and protein from almond butter.
Ingredient List
Serves 4
- 7 cups puffed whole grain cereal
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup raisins or dried blueberries
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup brown rice syrup or honey
- 3/4 cup almond butter
- 2 Tbs. soy margarine or butter
1. Stir together cereal, dried fruits and cinnamon in large bowl.
2. Place syrup, almond butter and soy margarine in large, microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes on high, or until hot and margarine has melted. Stir well, then pour over cereal mixture. Stir to coat.
3. Dampen hands with cold water. Press cereal mixture firmly into 9x9-inch square baking pan, re-wetting hands if necessary to keep mixture from sticking. Freeze 30 minutes. Cut into 15 bars, and store in refrigerator.
Nutritional Information
Per SERVING: Calories: 220, Protein: 4g, Total fat: 9g, Saturated fat: 1g, Carbs: 33g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 20mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 23g
These look super yummy; I would definitely use golden raisins, which are one of my new favorite things :)
Challenge Tip of the Day
When you start a home practice, all you really need is quiet space to lay your mat. But it's easy to get distracted. Dirty dishes in the sink, laundry that needs to be folded-these chores that you might otherwise not notice-can haunt you. Try this: Ignore the clutter. Ignore the "to do" list. Really, all you need is space to lay your mat and a willingness to close your eyes. You'll notice the clutter only if you're looking at it.
This is an interesting tip, because I often have trouble quieting my mind when settling down to do yoga. I haven't had trouble the past three days, though, at least not that I can recall. I know I didn't have trouble today, because I was ready to pass out from running beforehand. I think that's definitely the way to go. When I've done something active beforehand, I'm more able to quiet my mind and really listen to my body, and just enjoy the poses without stressing about everything on my To Do list.
I am STARVING. I had an Eggo and syrup for breakfast, half of a personal pizza and a Reese's Cup for lunch, and grabbed a cookie when I got home to stave off low blood sugar. The leftover pasta salad is kind of appealing, because I'm really gross and sweaty and it's chilled and refreshing, but I've already eaten it twice this week. Ah well, better to eat it than let it go to waste!
Work was kind of crappy, but I don't want to throw off my good mood by going into it now. 3 days down and 5 to go before I get a day off. And it's another action-packed week. Tomorrow I work 11-7 and then go straight to D&D, which means in order to squeeze in yoga and my core workout, I'll have to wake up around...8:30 or so. Maybe 8:45. Thank goodness I don't have to run tomorrow, and it's only a 20 minute yoga routine. I could wake up as late as 9:10 and still be fine, but I'd have to rush through everything, including showering and getting ready, and I just hate doing that in the morning. Send me strength of will to ACTUALLY wake up on time tomorrow, and DO THIS, if you've got any to spare ;)
Saturday is a yoga/C25K day, and I work 4-11:30ish. Sunday is yoga/core, and I work 2-9:30ish, and I think we might try to raid. Monday, I work from 9-4, but it's Memorial Day so I get paid twice. Once because it's a holiday and I'm fulltime, and then time-and-a-half for actually working it. It's also a yoga day, and probably a day off from everything else. My friend and I are heading into Philly that night to see Forks Over Knives, so that should be fun. Tuesday I work 7-3, and it will be a yoga/C25K day. Then C and I are going out to dinner with friends, so that should also be fun.
Then glorious, glorious Wednesday. Other than yoga and core, I have nothing planned. I'm sure that will change - it always does; I ALWAYS find myself with a huge To Do list by the time my day off rolls around - but I'm really going to try to take it easy. Thursday I work 9-5, and it'll be a yoga/C25K day, and then Friday I have off AGAIN! WOOHOO! Thursday night I'm going to bookmark some jobs and apply to them Friday morning...or I might look some up Tuesday night and apply Wednesday morning.
Now to take advantage of this free month of Netflix and figure out what the heck I'm eating for dinner before I gnaw off my own hand.