The lack of a jacket, perhaps?
Yes, it is the week of Christmas and no jacket is necessary today. A simple sweater will do. Though I am a warm-weather girl through and through I always hope for a cold Christmas. Being all bundled up just adds to the holiday magic. I’m crossing my fingers for a cold front!
I must admit that the warmer weather made my morning walk with Sadie much more pleasant. I leashed her up for a quick walk after Ryan and I were done with our workouts.
Workout
We opted to sleep in a bit this morning, which meant I missed my usual 5:45 a.m. BodyPump class. Instead I did a full-body weights workout that looked like this:
- 20 min. elliptical
Three sets of 15 reps of the following:
- Step ups (15 reps on each leg, then switch), 15 lbs.
- Shoulder raises, 10 lbs.
- Deadlifts, 30 lbs.
- Bicep curls, 15 lbs.
- Tricep dips, Body weight
- Standing side bends, 25 lbs.
- Leg extensions, 135 lbs.
- Exercise ball hamstring curls, Body weight
- Exercise ball crunches, 50 + 20 concentrating on left side & 20 concentrating on right side
Though I adore BodyPump (and now Gina does, too!), it felt great to do my own thing today. I think I may try to mix it up a bit moving forward. We’ll see how I feel!
Breakfast
For some reason I was really excited for my yogurt bowl this morning.
Maybe it was because I planned to include these Italian cookies in the mix?
Along with the cookie crumbs, I also included a sliced Gala apple in the bowl.
Deeeelish!
Now it’s time to work. It’s my last day before I’m off for the holidays.
WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!
Jess says
It must be nice to not have to wear a jacket! It’s a balmy 27 degrees here in Western NY today 🙂
P.S. When are you posting the winners of the vizsla puppy contest? Rush has had trouble sleeping because he has been so nervous about the results 😉 (or he’s just being a bratty little puppy. either way )
peanutbutterfingers says
today!
Healthy Chocohlic says
Lucky! I love warmer weather!!!!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
So jealous you don’t have to wear a jacket! Enjoy your break!!
Shanna, like Banana says
Ditto…I feel like the it’s more festive when you can bundle up. Growing up in WI, it was all about a White Christmas…now in Cali, I just hope to wear a jacket and boots 😉
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
It’s unusually warm here too!! 50* while last week it was snowing. Although hopefully more snow will be on the way this weekend. 🙂
Hope says
You are so lucky that you don’t need to wear a jacket! It’s freezing here. I could never walk out without a jacket now. Today my last day before the holiday too!! YAY!! 🙂
Alexis says
It’s a lovely 30 degrees here in PA and the weather wizards are calling for some snow in York on Christmas… not good for travelling, but fun at the same time.
You’re so darn lucky to live in Florida. Ever miss Gettysburg?
peanutbutterfingers says
aw, i do! i miss ernie’s texas lunch hot dogs the most! my grandma just arrived at my parents’ house from gettysburg last night!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Funny- I took my FIRST body pump class this morning and loved it!! I can’t wait to try more, especially since it’s WAY more fun than the usual weight-pumping routine I’ve been doing. Hope you have a great last day!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
cookies for breakfast is always a winner…and hurray for no jacket needed!
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I’m a warm weather girl too, but I live in Chicago. I need to find a job in Austin!
Katherine: Unemployed says
I cannot wait for flip-flop weather to come back! I hate holding my toes captive
Meg says
Cookies for breakfast? Yes please 🙂 What a grand idea!
I can’t wait for the pup post later today, awesome!
Enjoy your last work day, Julie!!! It’s ALMOST time for the HOLIDAYS!
Amber says
It’s been warm here too, until today! Yay! I’m like you it just doesn’t feel quite like Christmas unless it’s cold. Have a Merry Christmas filled with lots of love and laughter!!
Nicole (Picky Nicky) says
Only you would have the idea to incorporate cookies into a healthy breakfast! You’re a genius 🙂
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
Well yea, the cookies are a great addition to a breakfast!
We are going to have a white Christmas here! Snow on the ground and more snow predicted to come on Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
Happy Holidays!
carlee says
I don’t think I would want a warm christmas either that would be kindaaaa weird! lol
I want cookies for breakfast! haha
I’m actually off to go make pancakes right now! I wake up so late! lol
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says
Can’t believe you’re crossing your fingers that it gets colder! Madness! I’m such a warm weather girl!
We’ve had snow here in England for too long now! But I guess having a white Christmas will be kinda nice 🙂
Kerry Ann says
I grew up right near the bakery that makes those cookies. The whole area was scented. They make great french toast with a little orange zest added to the egg or eggnog mixture.
Amber K says
I’m all bundled up. I wish I didn’t have to! It’d be awesome to not have to immediately pile clothing on the second I leave my nice warm bed.
Sara @ The Bucket List says
I’m from Oviedo and I went to work today in flats, jeans and 3 quarter length shirt. I just got home and I’m SWEATING so i changed into a tank top. Oh Central Florida and your wacky December weather!
Sarah says
Hi Julie!
I had a question for you since you are a fitness guru. A few days ago I did a walk through and joined my very first gym! Yay! I’m very excited to start early morning workouts! But during my walk through the gentleman mentioned that I should do my strength training before doing aerobic exercise. Something about fat burning…maybe? I don’t know, he wasn’t super friendly and I didn’t feel as though I could ask him to elaborate. In your knowledge base does this ring true for you? Is there a reason to do weights before aerobic?
Thanks for your time!
peanutbutterfingers says
i love that you called me a guru. 😀 so fun! i’ve actually read A LOT about this and have heard arguments for both sides. to be honest this is the conclusion i’ve reached… do whatever you dislike the most first. that way you’re less likely to bail on the other component of your routine!
Sarah says
That sounds like excellent advice! Thank you!
Carrie says
ahh you are lucky you dont need a jacket!! although i totally agree with the cold holiday weather- i secretly enjoy it too 😉
Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! says
That is seriously one of the cutest puppies ever!! It has been pretty warm here too, and I LOVE it. I really hate battling the cold when I go for runs, so the warm weather has been extra fabulous lately!
Kacy says
It was no-jacket weather here on Monday but now it’s cold again. That’s Oklahoma for ya.
I love Body Pump too, but it really is nice to mix it up sometimes. There are a few muscles that Body Pump doesn’t quite hit in my opinion.