Sunday, October 4, 2009

Pumpkin cravings & breaking a personal best

Happy end of the weekend!!

It was a good one but it went by too fast. In my last post, I talked about how I would probably be talking about fitness more, specifically lifting because Erik and I are back on track. But before that … a few random foods from the weekend.

Food

First off, more Portobello crust pizza. (I’m LOVING this … it’s a mushroom lover’s dream!)

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And for a slightly strange snack … I was in a pumpkin mood (hello cold fall weather!) so I had a toasted slice of Ezekiel bread with pumpkin, cinnamon, and Stevia in the Raw on top. It was pretty tasty!

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Lifting

The last time I got to really do chest was August 1st. If you remember, I had then reached a personal best on the bench press of 90 lbs.  (The reason I hadn’t done it for 2 months was due to the fact that I didn’t have my lifting partner to spot me so I could never really go at it).  

The past few months I’ve worked my chest but not as hard I would have liked to so I was a little anxious today to see what I could do.Picture 445

Very excitedly, I was able to lift 95 lbs … woo hoo! For practically not benching for 2 whole months, I was VERY happy to have improved my record by 5 lbs! And I plan to just keep on improving it ; )

(Erik wasn’t sure I could do it, ha, but I told him I was going to and so I did!) Honestly, lifting is very much a mind game and I see that more and more.

I had Erik take a picture of me, mostly for my own “records”. It’s fun to see how I improve in time and what better way to see it than pictures? So here I am today.

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I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!!!

On Tuesday I will announce the winners of the Stevia in the Raw coupons and samples!

 

-Lesley

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21 comments:

  1. MariaOctober 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Great job! The pumpkin toast looks good! I will have to try it.

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  2. Lindsey @ Sound EatsOctober 4, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Great job on beating your personal record. :)

    I've been all about the pumpkin lately too - I finally found some yesterday and was SO excited. :)

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  3. Yum YuckyOctober 4, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Girl, you've got great hair. 2nd great Blonde girl hair-do I've seen today. What it is with you chickies? (oh, and you've go muscles too)

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  4. Allie (Live Laugh Eat)October 4, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Using a portobello mushroom as a pizza crust is SUCH a great idea!!! Hooray for lifting MORE than you ended with last time! Awesome! You must have been eating well and letting your body recover during those 2 months!

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  5. Astra LibrisOctober 5, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    Congratulations on your personal record! You go girl! You are such an incredible inspiration!

    Omg, Ezekiel bread is the best!! :-)

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  6. EricaOctober 5, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Love pumpkin. I actually eat it by itself with just a little honey= heaven! Great job with the lifting girl! You look super strong

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  7. MicaOctober 5, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Woohoo, check out those guns!

    That pizza looks fantastic. I should buy some mushroom caps and try it.

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  8. LaurenOctober 5, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Woot Woot! Look at you. You're ripped lady. :)

    Glad you enjoyed your weekend. PS- Pumpkin cravings are in full swing here too. ;)

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  9. Nicci@NiftyEatsOctober 5, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    You look great Lesley, I need t get back to lifting.

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  10. GinaOctober 5, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    You look GREAT!! And, so does that pizza :) I am a mushroom lover, in fact I might have a slight obsession. They are just so good! Nick doesn't like them on pizza though, what a HUGE bummer!

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  11. SelbaOctober 5, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Wow! 95lbs? Congrats! Good for you!!!

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  12. SunnyOctober 5, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    95 pounds, wow!!! i don't even think i could lift the bar, however much that weighs. lol!!

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  13. Tasha - The Clean Eating MamaOctober 5, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Great job on the lifting! Can't wait to read about your progress in more post's!

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  14. carolinebeeOctober 5, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Awesome lift you look so great!

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  15. RunToTheFinishOctober 5, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    oh my word, just looked back at your portobello crust and now that's all I can think about making!!

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  16. JennyOctober 5, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    did someone say portobella crust pizza? oh dear meeeeeeeee! I love me some 'shrooms... ;) ;).

    look at your hotstuff! looking GREAT! xo

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  17. LeleOctober 5, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    I definitely need to try portobello crust pizza sooner rather than later.

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  18. justineOctober 6, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Congrats on the bench! I think its one of my favorite exercises to do :). Love portobellos. Made pizza yesterday for my little one and I and used lots of thickly sliced portobellos on top, Mmmmmm!! Lovin your blog btw!

    ~Justine

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  19. *Naomi*October 6, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    DAYUM girl, awwesome liftt!!! you look so great and what a strong lil lady you are!!

    those pizzas look fabuloso!!!

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  20. Leslie ElizabethOctober 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    you look fabulous in that picture! way to work it!

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  21. Kris | iheartwellness.comDecember 16, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    WOW Hot Lady!!! Congrats on the pounds lifted, this is great!

    I feel we haven't connected in some time...I hope you are well?

    XXOO

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