When the alarm went off this morning, it buzzed in the sounds of reality.
Taking several days off from the gym made me feel extra motivated this morning. My body was craving a good workout.
Ryan and I hit the gym a little after 6 a.m. and I completed a cardio hodgepodge workout that looked like this:
- 10 min. stair master
- 20 min. arc trainer
- 20 min. elliptical
I followed my sweat session up with a one-mile walk with Sadie.
On our walk, I noticed a big, juicy grapefruit on the ground. Apparently in the hustle and bustle of wedding planning, I overlooked the fact that the grapefruit tree on our morning walk had begun to produce fruit.
I plucked a low lying grapefruit from the tree and hurried home, excited to try my first fresh grapefruit of the season.
Grapefruit
It was fantastic.
Though the grapefruits on the tree near our apartment are not pink, they still taste as sweet and juicy as the grapefruits from the grocery store.
Plus, they’re unbelievably fresh!
I ate the whole grapefruit alongside a peanut butter and pear sandwich.
Breakfast
I sprinkled the peanut butter and pear slices with nutmeg before inhaling the sandwich.
Pear + Nutmeg
It was a lovely breakfast and a great welcome back to reality.
Time to get crackin’ on my to-do list at work!
See ya fo’ lunch.
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I love grapefruits so much. I’m so jealous you have a tree so close!
I love nutmeg — I can’t wait for some eggnog with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top — it is the best!
I hear you on “craving” workouts — exercise really keeps my energy levels up!
What a positive attitude you have about going back to work! I was in a total funk after my honeymoon. Keep up the good mood=)
I’ve only had ruby red grapefruits, which I love. But I’m sure a fresh-picked one is even better.
awww, i love grapefruits! yum 🙂 enjoy married life!
Love do random cardio hodgepodge: it makes the cardio fly by especially when I’m feeling ridiculously ADD (which is most days).
How cool you have them right there for the picking! Does it get any better?!
Grapefruits are my absolutely favorite when I toast them and sprinkle cinnamon on top! Delicious!
I’m currently planning my wedding (Feb 12, 2011) is the BIG day. And let me tell you I’m super stressed out
getting back to life after vacation is SO hard! i’m just glad you guys had such a wonderful time!
Sometimes you just feel like you need a vacation after a vacation! Glad you’re getting back into the swing of things!
I totally understand what you’re saying! I’m so glad ya’ll had such an amazing time!!!
You just made me happy that I packed a pear for a snack today, haha. That breakfast looks yum!
That’s a great treat for getting back to reality! Yum!
Mmm I’ve never had a fresh grapefruit, but anything off the tree just tastes better!!
Super jealous. I feel lucky when my exercise route has a water fountain!
I am jealous of your grapefruit tree! I would love to have fresh grapefruits at hand like that!
That pear sammie looks amazing what type of pear is that or what is your fav, Im on a huge bosc kick currently, they are sweet and mush softer than other pears, perfect midday snack
bosc are the best!