I need to do more fitness things that are fun. Really, I just want to be surfing again.

But, I did my first official weights session on Friday, going back today for more. Left me feeling like a skin sack of torn muscle fibers but a happy, “I am going to be strong again” skin sack.

I’ve also started using my kids for weight lifting exercises again…which has become an entirely new game now that Sol is about 30 pounds and Zaviera 20 plus. But still I manage to swing them up over my head for at least a few reps.

Breakfast idea, this may make you cringe but it is yummy and good for you on multiple levels, not to mention it will keep you regular as father time.

Soak: flaxseed, almonds, sunflower seeds (about 2 T flax, 1 T for the other two…or a little more if you want it thicker) overnight

In the morning put the soaked seeds, a half cup of yogurt, some berries/banana and vanilla protein powder and milk if you need it, and blend.

Super smoothie!

Now that the weather is more cooperative, I’m going to bust out the jogging stroller and take Milo out for a run. On bad weather days, I’ll ride my spin bike while he naps. I swear I will!!! (I’ve been saying this for weeks…)

Healthy breakfast ideas?
Poached egg on an english muffin with sauteed spinach.
Warmed mueslix (1/2 cup) with low-fat milk or rice milk, drizzle of honey.
High fiber multi-grain toast with Smart Beat margarine, small orange juice (I dilute my juice)

My new favorite:

Take a peeled and diced sweet potato, handful of chopped red and yellow bell peppers, 3 slices green onions, olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt plus pepper to taste – and toss in a baking dish with plenty of olive oil. Top with 5 slices turkey bacon (use the nitrate-free good stuff, like from Applegate Farms).
Bake at 425 for 35 minutes – until top is crispy and potatoes are soft.
Serve with a sunny-side up fried egg.

WAY DELICIOUS! It’s good with plain potatoes, too. I had it for brinner, with a simple baby spinach and arugula salad. YUMMY!

When I was doing the healthy food thing I would eat fresh fruit for breakfast. One of my favorites was a fruit salad (I’d just cut up fresh fruit and put it in a bowl). It would consist of pineapple, grapes, melon, and cantalope.

Also, when making pancakes I’d mixed cinnamon and sugar into the batter instead of using syrup and butter. Homemade biscuits with only jelly.

Could think of many breakfast ideas though I love breakfast but I like a hot, fattening breakfast.

I said that just for you, Nina It’s the very first, and probably last, time I ever will. I don’t think I pulled it off.

Like you, I’ve had some stops and starts and have tried not to be down on myself for not doing better. This week, and last, have been good and I’m down 5 pounds (in 8 weeks). I bet I’ll have that last 5 off before I need to be seen in public in shorts.