SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!
It’s Monday. I have to admit, even though I like my job, I had a difficult time getting going. I felt like I was the only person up! People were just going to bed around here because of the BIG RAVENS WIN!
My weekend was great! Nice and relaxing, and I had fun watching the game š Minus the little blackout situation. Really, all that money invested and they can’t get the lights back on? Kind of funny if you think about it. But YAY RAVENS!
![This was all over Facebook last night. Still makes me chuckle...](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/377623_414943488591617_1530136782_n.jpg)
Yesterday morning started with a gym session! Wow a morning workout for Minnie? I know! I had to get it done though so I could enjoy the game later on.Ā Ā I pretty much waddled in the gym because my legs were so sore from all those squats. The second day after leg day is always the worst.
First I hit the treadmill for a 25 minute speed incline walk. I did an incline of 7.0 for the most part, with a speed of 3.7, but it ranged from 5.0 incline to 10.0. NO HOLDING on to the machine guys! It defeats the purpose.
Then onto chest:
- Chest presses with the machine, 50 lbs 15 reps x 2 sets, then 60 lbs 12 reps x 2 sets
- Standing chest fly’s with 8 lb kettle bells, 12 reps x 4 sets
- Around the world’s with 8 lb kettle bells, 10 reps x 4 sets
- Decline chest press sitting on stability ball, 15 lb weights, 12 reps x 4 sets
- Pushups on the bosu, 10 reps x 4 sets
Then I used this little cable loop machine:
![These are like cables. You can use them for any type of resistance training. No one ever uses them at my gym, they are awesome!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7923-225x300.jpg)
With the cables I did:
- Chest Flys, 40 lbs each side (not as heavy as it sounds) 15 reps x 2 sets, then 50 lbs each side, 15 reps x 2 sets
- Chest Pec Pull Down (cables above head, elbows bent, pull down and squeeze the chest) 50 lbs each side, then 60 lbs each side, 12 reps x 4 sets
- One arm chest crossover, 30 lbs, 10 reps x 2 sets each arm
- Chest Pull forwards (cables at the bottom, push chest out and lift cables forward and down), 60 lbs each side, 10 reps x 3 sets
I also did side bends, torso twists, and standing crunches, per usual š
A couple squats were thrown in too, just to stretch my legs out some!
![Squat lover :)](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7912-614x1024.jpg)
I also hit the elliptical with the stair stepper combined for about 25 minutes. I talked about this machine once before. You have to have a lot of coordination to do it. Here’s what it looks like for those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about:
![It's a little blurry sorry, I need to learn how to stand still!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7922-442x1024.jpg)
Stretching was done and I headed home for a shower!
![Like my pose? I've said a million times I don't really like shorts, not sure why. I work hard for my legs, I should show them off! I think it's because I'm so short that I think I look stumpy?](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7907-569x1024.jpg)
Of course I rocked Ravens colors to the gym. Shoes and socks included!
![Ravens shoes and socks](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7924-300x225.jpg)
![Even my cover up clothes were ravens!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7932-122x300.jpg)
I got all festive, including purple hair! Don’t worry it’s just clips that will come out!
![Purple Hair!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7939-225x300.jpg)
![Goofy gal ;)](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_03761-300x282.jpg)
I powered through some egg whites and headed to G-Mama’s with Phoebs
![Fluffy!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7935-226x300.jpg)
G-Mama DVRed our favorite episode of I Love Lucy! The one where Lucy does the television commercial “That’s Vita-Meata-Vegamin” “Taste’s just like CANDY!”Ā
![Such a classic episode. Her face just cracks me up!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_79531-1024x726.jpg)
G-Mama and I always laugh hysterically like it’s the first time we’ve seen it.
Yesterday I started with alphabet healthy eating. It’s A day! And A stands for Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders!
![Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0388-1024x678.jpg)
These are so amazing! They give the tenders a sweet nutty flavor and they are too simple not to make š
I also hit meal prepping during the Superbowl blackout!
![Pomegranates are so pretty!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0402-1024x878.jpg)
![Kale for the week!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_04031-1024x678.jpg)
![Meal prep complete again! It's so satisfying!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_04081-1024x678.jpg)
![Emergency snacks up close! Freeze Dried Fruits, Dried Fruits, Soy nuts, Raw almonds!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0409-897x1024.jpg)
Yummy huh? I’ve received a lot of feedback about my meal preps! I’m glad I can inspire so many people to do the same. Plus it’s so easy to have everything prepared for the week š
During the game I did a little challenge! For every touchdown I did 10 burpees! I wasn’t excited when I had to do them for the 49’ers, but I did them anyway. Working up a sweat Ā š
After lots of mixed emotions during last nights game, and almost throwing things at one point… I gained back my sanity the last 2 minutes! The Ravens held on and pulled out the big win! It’s going to be great working in Baltimore today! Ravens spirit to the max š
![Big Smile for a BIG WIN! Bring it home to Baltimore!](https://skinnyminniemoves.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_03421-921x1024.jpg)
Head over to my WORKOUTS tab at the top to see a list of my most common workouts I do! It’s a pretty heavy list to pick and choose from š
Start your week off right!
XOXO With a Cherry On Top,
-Minnie
P.S. I hope there are not any problems with my blog today. My server crashed REPEATEDLY as I wrote this last night. It took me hours. I think it was a local server crash because every one was online when the Ravens won!
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns
i never thought about using almond flour to crust chicken, that’s a good idea!! honestly, you’ve inspired me to do more weight lifting, i already do it 3x a week, but you make me want to do it more! congrats to Baltimore!!! i was cheering them on the whole time!!
Katie
Yeah it’s really good! I’ve already had people try it and say its fabulous! I had leftover almond meal I made from cookies I made someone so I said hmmm let me make tenders and dip them in this!
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns
i will defiantly try it next time i almond flour!!
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