Yesterday felt like the right day for working out: I went back to my favorite Body Pump class at the Chestnut Hill HealthWorks.
I hadn’t been to Body Pump in such a long time, and my muscles definitely reminded me of this fact.
I kept the weights low so I wouldn’t overdo it. I just had fun with each Body Pump track, singing along with the music I haven’t listened to in a few weeks and enjoying the simple yet effective moves for each muscle group. Plus it was great to see my favorite instructor Julie again. She even gave me some tips on marathon training!
After Body Pump, I went out to lunch with my good friend Molly.
Girl talk while I ate the most delicious sandwich ever. I ordered chicken, pear, and Brie on pressed bread. A-maz-ing!
Plus a side salad and a pickle. I might need to ask Molly for the restaurant info so I can go back and eat this sandwich every day for the rest of my life. One of the best things I’ve eaten in a long time!
Jared invited me to an event for RIT alumni. We went to the Kinsale for a Peak Organic Beer tasting and food pairing.
#1: Summer Ale paired with grilled asparagus with orange and walnuts.
#2: India Pale Ale with roasted pear and Goat cheese salad
#3: Pale Ale with 4 cheese Cavatappi
#4: Nut Brown Pale Ale with onion soup
#5: Amber Ale with sweet potato fries with chipotle ketchup
#6: Espresso Amber Ale paired with Vermont cheddar and chocolate
I’m not a beer girl. I normally drink wine. But I enjoyed each Peak Organic brew with each food pairing. The subtleties of each beer were reflected in the food choice. The Summer Ale was my favorite, nice and light, not too hoppy.
I took lots of nighttime photos on the walk home. It was such a nice night. And after so many appetizers and sips of beer, I appreciated being able to get my blood flowing and start digesting.
Plus I made time for an ice cream dessert. A small scoop of Oreo in a sugar cone! 
My Thursday was filled with good food and drinks. Too bad I can’t eat like this every day! 
COMMENTS
7 Comments
1. Kelly
May 7th, 2010 02:53 PM
Looks like an awesome Thursday! Especially when it ends in Oreo ice cream
2. Gabriela @ Fro-Yo Lover
May 7th, 2010 05:12 PM
Wow!
Looks like you´ve had quite a day, girl!
Loved the brie sandwich – looks delicious!
Have a great weekend, love!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
3. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
May 7th, 2010 06:49 PM
I love beer, sounds right up my alley!
4. Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
May 8th, 2010 08:39 AM
Yum…what a tasty day!!
5. Kim
May 8th, 2010 07:46 PM
Glad you went back to Body Pump…curious what Julie’s adv. was on the marathon info….miss that class…
6. Kim
May 8th, 2010 07:47 PM
OH good invite by Jared …looks like it was an interesting night.
7. Daisy
May 10th, 2010 04:14 PM
it was a great night for a walk! that looks like such a fun/delish dinner and beer tasting. (PS I bet you cant wait for Lower Depths! I have one of their coasters in my kitchen. Love it!)