For some reason Monday holidays are really unproductive. I mean, I always have great intentions of running about ten miles, plus getting in some weights and additional cardio. I guess I should feel pretty good about my three-mile run. At least I got it in early on so I didn't spend most of the day coming up with excuses. I'm supposed to weigh in tomorrow. I was at eight pounds lost last week. I've been fairly good, but somehow I don't feel as though I've lost any more. I guess I shouldn't have made that sweet potato thing with the white truffle oil.

I did make a nice low fat pizza today that was really good:

Two Boboli pizza crusts
1 cup fat-free ricotta
1 cup fat-free mozzarella
Two garlic cloves
1 diced fresh tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
1 Tbs. olive oil

Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and garlic together and spread on crust. Top with tomato, sage, then drizzle with olive oil. Bake about 15-20 minutes at 400. Serves two. Enjoy!

A little trick I try to practice on the weekends is to get up and put my workout clothes on. That way I'm ready for my workout anytime. And really, it's best to do it early on because there are so many things that come up on the weekend. I also find that investing a little money in some nice workout clothes is well worth it. First of all, you feel better at the gym. Secondly, you can also wear them on the weekends and they are super comfortable and attractive enough to wear to run to the store as well. I find I wear those clothes more and more. They just feel good! Plus, I ordered a bunch of new stuff online today! Got the new Athleta catalog today. I was good though, I didn't order the new stuff. I went online and picked out some sale stuff. It's still expensive, but a lot more reasonable and usually well made.

Another thing with those Monday holidays is that they screw up my workout routine. I mean, I usually go to body pump on Monday, so I'll have a hard time getting in three body pump workouts this week. I guess I'll just have to do more cardio instead. I guess I need the extra fat burning anyway. I guess it's good to mix up your routine. It shocks your body into losing weight. It shocks my joints too, unfortunately. I really notice that in my old age!

OK, wish me luck on the scale tomorrow. I'll be sure to weigh after running a kazillion miles or so!