Fashion Friday... like Kelly

A few mornings ago I was watching Regis & Kelly while eating my breakfast cookie and fell in love with the dress she was wearing. Luckily, on the Regis and Kelly website, you can find out where her clothing is from using Kelly's Fashion Finder!
The dress had puffy sleeves, but not your typical puffy sleeve. Like this:

blue - print - navy

I hope the style stays for fall. I would love that top as an addition to my wardrobe. By the way - I saw the middle top on Good Life for Less. Has anyone seen anything similar?

Kick your own butt

Last night at the gym I decided to do my own version of Force class with a few other exercises thrown in. The workout kicked my butt.

Here is what I did:
5 min warm-up on treadmill
adductors - 30lbs - 3 x 20 reps
sumo squats with shoulder press - 10lbs - 3 x 15 reps
30 crunches on ball
chest press and chest fly on ball - 10 lbs 3 x 20 reps
back extensions on ball - 3 x 10 reps
deadlifts - 25lbs - 3 x 20 reps
tricep extensions - 17.5lbs - 3 x 15 reps plus 5 dips after each set
bicep curls - 12.5lbs - 3 x 10reps plus 10 quick reps with 7.5lbs after each set
shoulder flexion, lateral raise, and upright row - 5lbs - 3 x 10 each
40 crunches on ball
10 allenwells
adductors - 30lbs - 5 x 20 reps
stretch

This is me after the killer workout:

I'm feeling good today but imagine I will be sore by the end of the day. maybes it because of the breakfast cookies I have been enjoying all week. Today's mixins were banana, coconut, and chocolate chips.

Have a great Thursday! Its almost the weekend! I love 4 day weeks.

C

San Diego Little Italy Farmer's Market

When we went to San Diego about a month ago, I made sure to find the Little Italy Farmer's Market on Saturday after my workout. I took so many photos and saw so many greats items I don't even know where to start!

The fruit was bright and juicy, the bread and other baked goods were fresh, and the flowers were beautiful! I did enjoy a glass of green juice from Green Fix with an almond pastry. I am officially sold on green juice and need to find a place to get some in Edmonton. I did not buy anything else since we were headed to Mexico the next day but wish I could have bought some peaches.

Did anyone notice the "watermelon helmet"? Someone needs to sell these in Saskatchewan!

Ch Ch Ch Chia!

I have been reading about chia seeds everywhere in the blog world! Some of the places include:
The Fitnessista
Peanut Butter Fingers
Carrots N Cake
Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life

We deiced to make pizza this past long weekend so I knew I had to integrate chia seeds into my regular crust recipe. Yes, the same chia seeds used to make a chia pet. They added a great texture to the crust without changing the taste of the ingredients.

All you need to do is make the crust, let it rise while you warm your pizza stone then roll it out!

Add your toppings. We decided on a vegetarian pizza for the first and margarita pizza for the second. Have you ever tried sweet thai chili as a sauce? It adds great variety and kick for a vegetarian pizza!

Bake in a 400 degree oven then enjoy!

It tastes even better when accompanied by good friends and a great glass of red wine!

... only better

I read through most of Mama Pea's blog after finding out about it on Carrots N Cake. I loved the recipes and writing style so much that I went out to buy her cookbook that was released on Tuesday.

I spent the first part of my weekend reading through the cookbook. I was not disappointed at all! I love that every recipe includes a story!

Since it is a holiday today, B and I were at home and could make lunch together. At Force class this morning, all I could think about is Mama Pea's "Crack Wrap" so I knew that was on the menu for lunch. I picked up more mozzarella from the Italian Centre then came home to make an addictive lunch.

We decided to follow the recipe exactly for our first try. Spread homemade hummus (I promise its easy and better than store bought) on a multigrain tortilla shell, top with shredded mozzarella cheese, wrap up with ends tucked in, spray with Pam then cook like a grilled cheese!

I will admit... they were like crack... only better. Not that I would know what crack is like but you know what I mean.

What a great lunch for a holiday Monday! Time to go tackle the to-do list before a busy week!