day 41: cute cumbers

Thanks for all the positive feedback about the Apple Pie Green Smoothie! I think I should just give all my smoothies dessert names and see what kind of reactions I get.

… and speaking of smoothies I scoped out this stuff in the natural food section at Zehrs and thought I’d try it this week instead of almond milk for my morning smoothies:

Basmati rice milk. I’ve never had rice milk before. I didn’t like this stuff as much as almond milk, but it’s still pretty tasty. I’d buy it again but I don’t think I’d drink it ‘neat’- it’s best as a mixer.

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My mind was all over the place during today’s workout. For some reason I had trouble focusing so I didn’t push myself much more than last Monday. I stayed pretty consistent. I did three sets of each of these exercises:

Bench Press:                               105lb x 6 reps
Bent-over Barbell Row:            85lb x 8 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press:       35lb x 8 reps, 6 reps, 4 reps
Skull Crushers:                             50lb x 8 reps
Curved Barbell Curl:                  50lb x 8 reps, 7 reps, 6 reps

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Today I was feeling so snacky. I had some raisins, a plumcot, a peach, and a couple of prunes with almonds when I got home from the gym. My favourite snack today was cucumbers with hummus.

Because it’s Nutrition Month there were dietitians at the mall on the weekend giving away these little cucumbers or “Cute Cumbers” from some local hydroponic farmers.

It’s pickle-sized!! Awesome.

Perfect for dipping into this giant bowl of hummus Matt whipped up. It was slightly humourous (to me) watching him have a hell of a time making in the kitchen making this hummus. BOY was it worth it! Yum.

I’m off to make some dinner with the Matt. Have a nice night everyone

1. John Says:
   March 8th, 2010 at 7:30 pm

   I can eat cucumbers but they’re not my favourite. I do like them pickled though

   Your bench press is better than mine! Last time I did it I think I was using 45lb dumbells so 15lbs shy. Nice!

2. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine Says:
   March 8th, 2010 at 10:08 pm

   I’m amazed by those cucumbers! I had some cukes in hummus today, too…great combo

3. Stef Says:
   March 9th, 2010 at 1:24 am

   i’ve had those baby cukes before, from the farmer’s market! whoa that rice milk sounds interesting

4. Jess (Fit Chick in the City) Says:
   March 9th, 2010 at 6:48 am

   Those baby cucumbers are so cute! Cucumbers are the one veggie I don’t like, but I could almost like these. =)

5. Jessie Says:
   March 9th, 2010 at 8:49 am

   I’ve never heard of cute cucumbers OR basmati rice milk. You’re introducing me to all these new foods! I wonder if I can get those little cucumbers here …

   Also, I nominated you for a Creative Writer award, so check out my latest post for the details (at the end of the post)!

6. Joanna Sutter Says:
   March 9th, 2010 at 10:12 am

   I’m digging those cucumbers! I had edamame hummus at a restaurant the other night…it was served with cucumbers and carrots and I could have eaten the entire plate!

7. Jasmine @ Eat Move Write Says:
   March 9th, 2010 at 12:07 pm

   OMG How adorable is that?! I don’t even like cucumbers, but I want one of those. Awwwwwww…

   P.S. LOVE LOVE LOVE that starbucks quotes you left on my blog. Awesome.

8. Sophie @ yumventures Says:
   March 9th, 2010 at 3:13 pm

   I love your strength training workouts! I have been trying to do it more, too! Great blog, I’m rooting for you to reach your goal!

9. Beth @ DiningAndDishing Says:
   March 9th, 2010 at 3:31 pm

   those cukes are seriously adorable!!

10. Estela @ Weekly Bite Says:
    March 9th, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    I’m loving those baby cucumbers! I need to find me some of those

11. Victoria Says:
    March 9th, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    I wish I was home to snag a couple of free cucumbers at the mall. Boy, you sure have a knack for finding free things…just like your days back in Toronto.

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