things to do when you're snowbound

If you're a fan of outdoor sports, you're all set when mother nature dumps a crap load of that white stuff. Otherwise, get creative. I headed to the gym yesterday morning just as the storm was beginning. I know that's not creative, but finding room in the class was. I got there early, set up my board, then called into a conference call to plan for power outages for the storm. Yeah, that's my job. Dumped out of the call just in time to pump!

Then, it was home with movies and food. I ate really healthy Saturday. All fresh fruits, veggies, hummus, and brown rice. Got bored and had some wine. Could have been worse.

I have been known to go jogging in the snow, but that 's kinda hard with a four-year-old. Yeah, we could have played outside but he's not feeling that well anyway and I really don't like outdoor sports, except running on occasion.

I know shoveling is good exercise, but I just can't bring myself to do it. It takes me forever! The guy I hired plowed my yard, shoveled my path and front steps and was gone in about 25 minutes. I couldn't believe it. I went outside, and he did a good job. He must have had a helper. That's why I leave it to someone else!

Today, my healthy veggie detox-diet went out the window. I needed some comfort food. I made a spice-rubbed beef tenderloin with cranberry horseradish sauce and mashed red potatoes with leeks and bleu cheese. I used skim milk and very little butter in the potatoes. Usually I use a ton of butter, heavy cream and sour cream. It was all very yummy. I gave some left-overs to my daughter, put some in the freezer, and made up lunches for a couple of co-workers. Don't want to eat it all and also don't want it to go to waste. . . or waist!


I got out my Jillian Michaels DVD and did that today. Those are really good workouts, actually. Works abs, arms, but, etc. Plus, I didn't have to head out in the messy weather. Feeling pretty good now!

My goal this week is to make it to three Body Pump classes, which means getting there really early. Also a couple of good runs. These next few weeks will be hell at the gym until the New Year's get-fitters get over it and go back to their old habits. They're usually gone by late Feb. or early March. Till then, just have to deal!

Well, I made it through the holidays without gaining my ten pounds back. Now it's back to weight-loss mode. My abs are my focal point now. Want to get those Jillian Michaels abs!

Happy New Year! Won't you join me?