You know you worked out hard when...

1.) You are still sweating AFTER your shower.
2.) You are already sore only 30 minutes after finishing your workout.
3.) You decided to dedicate a blog post to the workout you just finished!

DAY EIGHT: 166.0 lbs.

HOLY TOTAL BODY WORKOUT! I'm curious - how many of you Zumba? My sisters (both instructors) introduced me to Zumba about two years ago and it is now my favorite way to exercise! It is basically a latin-inspired, booty shaking, salsa-til-your-hips-burn kind of workout. It's great. You can get DVD sets that include workouts such as 20-minute express, flat & sexy abs, sculpt & tone, and many others. I usually opt for the 20 minute fast paced workouts on weekdays, and the longer 50-60 minute workouts on the weekends.

Why did I work out so hard you ask? I went out to a favorite local Mexican restaurant for lunch today (thanks, Tia!) and let's just say I had one too many tortilla chips. (The taco, beef tamale, and rice & beans didn't help either.) I'm not sure how many calories I took in today, but I know it was over my usual 1200-1400. =(

Well, if I can manage to move from where I am sitting, I am going to get the kids' lunches packed and clothes laid out for school. Wish me luck - I may be immobile when I wake up tomorrow.

Here is a convenient and fun recipe idea for anyone with kids, or anyone like me that likes to have a meal in a mug! I will be making it for breakfast tomorrow along with 2 slices of turkey bacon. (Saw it in Rachael Ray's magazine this month and remembered that my mom used to make this for us growing up!)

Quick & Easy Micro-Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients
2 Eggs
2 Tbsp fat-free milk
2 Tbsp shredded cheese (optional)
Olive oil spray
Salt & Pepper


1. Spray the inside of a coffee mug with olive oil spray.
2. Put eggs and milk in cup and beat with a fork.
3. Season with salt & pepper.
4. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. (Note - put a saucer under the mug in the microwave. Chances are, it will spill over a bit.)
5. Take out, give a good stir, and microwave for about another minute, or until eggs are cooked.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and enjoy!

My kids absolutely love when I make this. There's just something about an individual portion of food that kids (and adults) like. If you are making this for your children, I suggest you let the eggs cool off for 3-4 minutes before serving. The eggs are extremely hot right when they come out of the microwave!