I was super full last night, but felt hungry by the time I fell asleep. I woke up with a growling stomach. Stove top oats were needed to keep me full until after Body Pump later in the afternoon. My oats contained:
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 cup of frozen blackberries
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
This is my go-to combination. So filling and I love the flavors!
I sipped on a small coffee and snacked on some almonds before going to the gym.
My mom rocked out at Body Pump! It was great to share the class with her. We had a lot of laughs over her poor posture during a lot of the moves, but she still did awesome. I’m waiting to see if she’s sore tomorrow. When we walked back to the locker room after class, my mom mentioned she could tell that she’d worked her legs. The lunge track really is killer!
In grad school, I took a course about nutrition and aging. Weight training is so important for older adults. My mom is still very healthy and active, but working out with weights would be a great idea to prevent problems before they even start. Weight training will help maintain bone density and strength and decrease the risk of osteoporosis. It’s also been known to boost immunity and wellness. I need my mom to keep taking care of me for years so come so her health is really important. 
Love you, Mom!
I made mental notes of how much weight I used for each muscle group. Now that I’m taking Body Pump classes consistently, I need to focus on getting stronger. Right now I pick sort of light weights so each exercise starts off a little too easy and finishes feeling difficult. Paying attention to my body, I think I could up the intensity a little bit so I’m working in the beginning and then really pushing myself at the end!
My mom and I shared a meal and some chitchat after class. I had a vegetarian wrap with goat cheese and hummus. Mmm, so fresh and delicious! And I think my mom and I worked just as hard at gossiping as we did during Body Pump. 
I didn’t get hungry until pretty late in my work day. I snacked on a Clementine.
I’m going out for tapas at Masa because they offer 50 cent specials on Thursday nights. They also offer salsa dancing lessons starting at 10 pm, but I think that’s a little too far past my bed time!
COMMENTS
14 Comments
1. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
February 4th, 2010 04:46 PM
The tapas at Masa are great! Best deal in town
2. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
February 4th, 2010 05:18 PM
It’s great that your mom is getting more into weight training! My mom has osteoporosis and she’s not even 60 yet, so I know how important that is! The veggie wrap looks yummy!
3. Kelly
February 4th, 2010 05:41 PM
Oh I love working out with my Dad! We go to Body Combat together! It is so fun and everyone thinks it is so cute….I think my Dad has a lot of fans!!
4. Jessica @ How Sweet
February 4th, 2010 06:19 PM
Love that your mom took class!! My dad is a workout machine but my mom won’t workout at all.
5. Lisa
February 4th, 2010 08:03 PM
It’s great that you and your mom can workout together! What a thing thing to share
6. Emily
February 4th, 2010 08:04 PM
I’m so glad that you and your mom had a good day! That’s awesome. I’m still trying to convince my parents to move here…
7. katie
February 4th, 2010 08:19 PM
so sweet about you and your momma! i LOVE my mom-shes my bff!
8. Jenna
February 4th, 2010 08:37 PM
Aren’t moms great?
That wrap looks awesome!
9. *Andrea*
February 4th, 2010 10:41 PM
mmm that wrap looks delicious!
10. Shannon
February 5th, 2010 06:28 AM
My mom is big into working out and strength training too. She has been really frustrated by her bum knee. I feel the same way you do….she needs to stay healthy and strong so she is around to take care of me for years and years to come!
11. Melinda
February 5th, 2010 09:25 AM
I am now seriously considering making some oatmeal with blackberries and PB.
12. Naomi(onefitfoodie)
February 5th, 2010 10:38 AM
i LOVE working out with my mom! esp when we take classes together, I did just move into my own apartment meaning a diff gym so we will be taking less classes together, but I know when we do its always so fun!!! that wrap looks awesome too!
13. Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me
February 5th, 2010 02:18 PM
I love spending time with my mom too. We’re so close and have such fun together.
14. Kim
February 5th, 2010 02:40 PM
Love being with Melissa, always something new. The gym was awesome. Just wish I was closer so I could go everyday. Loved the chicken salad wrap and the gossip. Great day. Sorry I passed on the sauna, maybe next time.