Okay the true confession isn't all that scandalous...but I hate sun salutations. I think they are boring. Why this is significant to the post you'll see later. First off breakfast. I was in a super rush today and didn't prepare my food before bed last night as usual...so I had a Cliff Mojo bar, a Stretch Island fruit leather, and a Carbmaster yogurt. Not the most nutritious thing I could've picked but better than a McGriddle.
Lunch was an Amy's Cheddar burrito with a low sodium V8. Simple and tasty. I've said before I choose my frozen foods carefully. I don't like strange chemicals. I feel most comfortable with Amy's and Kashi. Not to say I don't grab a Healthy Choice or Lean Cuisine on occassion. 
After work I did something I've been meaning to do for ages. Rode my bike! I got it last year and rode it a good bit last summer but for some reason hadn't rode it at all this year. Well better late than never! I had a pleasant ride. The weather warmed a bit so I got some sunshine. Reasons that I rarely ride my bike are that WV is very hilly so it's a bit strenuous at times, also my area does not have bike lanes or sidewalks so you have to fear traffic, and lastly I need a bike rack so I can at least drive the bike to a safe place. Today I rode on the sidewalk-less streets of my neighborhood and hoped for the best. 
For dinner I made Shake and Bake chicken and I smartly put it in the oven while I biked. So when I got home it was ready to eat. I steamed some brussel sprouts and then sauteed them in a pan with olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and parmesan cheese. I also had some microwave brown and wild rice. It was a good dinner. I just learned to like brussel sprouts recently. 
Here is where my true confession comes into play. I was inspired to start a 31 day yoga challenge after reading Raspberry Stethoscope's blog entry. I'm not a super yoga person. Occassionally I take a yoga class at the YMCA. I actually like a lot of the moves...but I get so bored of the 400 sun salutations. I just don't like them. This video was an hour long but I fast forwarded through 15 minutes of the sun salutations. I just couldn't take it anymore. Maybe I should try a less yoga-ish yoga routine for tomorrow! lol! 
It's ok if you don't like sun saluations! Maybe try another form of yoga, like hatha where there are more poses with focusing on the breath. I think ashtanga is really into the sun saluations, over and over...I'm not an expert by any means. Just remember there are all kinds of forms of yoga! I guess you'll get a lot of chances to try them out in the next 31 days, hehe!~! Thanks for doing the challenge with me!!
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