Well so far, it’s been a nice, relaxing weekend. It’s been way better than last weekend (when I was SO sick!) Blah.
Last night Kev and I went on a much needed date. We went to see the Hunger Games.
Holy cow, what a thought provoking movie!
I’ve never read the book. I really wanted to read it, but never made the time. So, I really didn’t know what to expect from the movie.
First off, it was full of amazing actors! Amazing! Jennifer Lawrence was perfect as Katniss! I really loved her.
I thought the whole premise of the movie was extremely disturbing, yet fascinating. It is not an uplifting movie….at all. However, I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Oh, and BTW if I ever had to participate in the Hunger Games, I would be a goner…probably the first one. That would be my worst nightmare.
What a freaky concept.
Man.
Afterward, we went out to dinner at the Training Table. Not good for me….but GOOD!
Regardless, it was a fun night. I love my husband. 🙂
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Well, I’ve been pretty good on the exercise front this week. I went on a quick 3 mile run yesterday. My oldest son goes to school late on Fridays, so I thought I would take advantage of the babysitter! Yay!
It was a great run, but near the end I felt my IT Band starting to bug AGAIN!
Auggghhh!
It was just a little twinge, but it stressed me out!
FYI, I injured my IT Band last fall. I took a month off from running and it still hurt, so I took another 2 months off from running and it’s been fine ever since. Yay. It BETTER not act up again. I will be so sad.
So, when I got home I did a ton of stretching and then rolled the heck out of my IT band with my foam roller. Yay.
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Today I went to a new class at the gym. I couldn’t make it to my fav 9:00 class (my son had a soccer game), so I decided to try a different class.
It was actually at a Gold’s Gym further away from my house, but I didn’t care. It took me about 25 minutes to get there, but I figured it was worth it. I push myself 10 times harder when I’m in a class. I love it. I also missed my Saturday class last week because I was sick, so I decided to make it happen today.
I’m so glad I did! It was an hour long “Muscle Works” class and it was great. We worked every muscle and I loved it!
Afterward, I ran 4.6 miles on the treadmill. I ran a little slower in hopes that my IT band wouldn’t act up….and it didn’t bug me at ALL! Yay!
I’ve heard that most IT Band issues happen because a runner fails to warm up properly, runs too fast or too far. I think I’m guilty of all 3!
I’m not a big “warmer-upper!” It’s hard for me to take the time. I also like to run fast….I love to push myself and I just like to GET IT DONE!
Soooo, I’m going to start warming up more and running a little slower….just in case.
When I got home from the gym, I plopped down on the couch and snuggled with these two cuties.
Later on, I made myself a very yummy LEGAL treat! I saw the recipe in the February 2012 issue of Oxygen Magazine. It was for a Microwave Cake in a Cup. I’ve tried a few other similar recipes and this one was really good!
I was a little worried because it said you could add peanut butter and sweetener, but it didn’t specify how much. So, I had to guess. I think I got it right!
So, here ya go!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
1 whole egg
1 tsp Cocoa Powder
1/8 tsp Baking Powder
2 T Skim Milk
1 T Peanut Butter
1 T Sweetener (I used Splenda)
Mix the egg, cocoa powder, baking powder and milk in a mug.
Add the peanut butter and sweetener and mix well with a fork.
Microwave for 2 minutes. Top with favorite toppings or enjoy alone!
I really really loved this! I was pleasantly surprised!
Looked a little gross, but tasted awesome! I may be making this every day for a while! Love it!!!
Ooh!! That looks really good – I may have to give it a try. I’ll have to use unsweetened almond milk instead of skim milk because of the carbs, but I actually like that better anyway! 😉
Thanks for sharing!
It is very yummy (considering it’s healthy!) I just had another one today and used unsweetened almond milk and it was awesome!! I hope you love it!
Hunger games is awesome! You will def have to read the books, they will fill in answer any questions you might have about the movie. The books are excellent.
Thanks for the recommendation! I really loved the movie. I think I’ll need to read the books now! 😉
Roll the other leg too… and up into your hip/butt. Most likely the issue is on the opposite side, which changes up your gait, and then causes IT problems on the other side of the body. I fought IT issues for a long time and then someone told me to focus on the opposite side and the issue was solved in a week and I have never had a problem with it again.
This must be from THEE Kevin Olsen, I’m guessing! 😉 I value you and Kelly’s opinions so much. You guys are the running pros! I’ve never tried to roll the OTHER side of the body, but it makes sense to me. I will try that. Woo hoo! Thanks so much for your invaluable “two cents!” I have many races planned this summer and I don’t want to be injured!! I love you guys and think you need to move HOME!