Apr
2012
Swimming & Superfood Update
So, I haven’t mentioned this yet, but in February, I JOINED A NEW GYM! Thank goodness. Earlier this year, I was really complaining about my old gym. I was a little scrooge-like. My gym class challenge was fun, but I still wasn’t happy at the gym or feeling like I could zone out.
My new gym is pretty great. And the best part is…….
wait for it….
They have a POOL!
Whew, I can’t even tell you how nice it is to be able to swim again. Swimming is that one exercise for me that lets me zone out and completely lose myself. I work out all my problems while I’m swimming. I leave the pool feeling so relaxed and my whole body feels so stretch out.
I know some peopel feel like that from running, but swimming is my happy exericse. I try to get in at least one, hopefully two swims a week.
So the new gym has been nice. What’s your happy exercise? Best part of your gym?
Okay and now for an Operation Superfoods update.
I didn’t do as well this week and should have more checked off. Plus, I was away Thurs-Mon, so wasn’t able to find Superfoods.
Here are the ones I checked off this week:
- Acai
- Amaranth
- Apricots
- Artichoke
BarleyBeef, LeanBroccoli- Buckwheat
Cantaloupe- Cardamom
CauliflowerCelery- Cherries
Cilantro/Coriander- Cloves
- Cod
- Corn
Cranberries
- Barley, Crandberry, Red Onion and Kale salad. That’s w hole lotta superfoods in one!
- Cumin
Currants- Eggplant
- Elderberries
- Fennel
- Figs
GarlicGingerGoji Berries or WolfberriesGrapes- Guava
- Halibut
HazelnutsLimes- Maple Syrup
- Millet
- Mint
- Molasses, Blackstrap
Olives & Olive Oil- Passionfruit
PecansPepper, Cayenne- Pepper, Chili
- Persimmon
Pineapple- Pistachios
- Pomegranates
Potatoes- Pumpkin
QuinoaRomaine Lettuce- Rosemary
- Rye
- Sardines
- Sesame
- Shrimp
- Spelt
- Strawberries
Sunflower SeedsSwiss chardTumeric- Tuna
- Watermelon
- Whey protein
QUESTIONS:
–Where do I get Elderberries?
–Anyone cook with Amaranth? Recipes?
–What your favorite workout or the best part of your gym?
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Brittany
April 3, 2012 at 9:02 am (411 days ago)My favorite workout kind of depends on my mood, but I really love swimming. Or at least I did before I found out I’m allergic to chlorine
The best part of my gym though is the seperate “women’s” area. I like being able to workout without all the crazy strong guys watching me.
Becca
April 3, 2012 at 2:01 pm (410 days ago)Allergic to chlorine? That’s terrible!!! So neat that your gym has a women’s area! I hadn’t heard of that before
Jamie [Don't Forget the Cinnamon]
April 4, 2012 at 5:10 am (410 days ago)My happy exercise is definitely long outdoor bike rides by the lake! I can’t wait for it to warm up a bit more!
Your barley kale salad looks FABULOUS and so colorful!
The only time I’ve made amaranth I tried to pop it, per Ashley’s recipe: http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2011/2/2/diy-cereal.html
It didn’t work for me but I also have a very finicky stove.