After a few days of sugar and treats, I was looking to start the day (and the week) off with a healthy breakfast.  I made Pumpkin Cream Pie Oat Bran from Mama Pea’s Cookbook.

 

 

It gave me the chance to use my new Hanukkah gift.  Tell me this isn’t adorable!  I love it!

 

 

I used my immersion wand to create this creamy breakfast.

 

The oat bran was super tasty.  It was a nice oatmeal alternative.  With a scrambled egg on the side, it fueled me for this morning’s workout.  I met the TRAINER at a different location today.

 

With only 9 days to go before my cruise and two weekends of baking, I was in need of a killer workout.

 

 

We did a boot camp style workout running up and down the bleacher steps, sprinting while pulling a tire (this is much harder than you’d think), lunges with said tire held overhead, and squats.  We finished with some serious core.  By the time I got home, I was exhausted and definitely ready for lunch.  I had some leftover Root Vegetable Tagine (one of my favorite crockpot recipes), rice and veggies.

 

After lunch, the BOY and I headed to an afternoon showing of Sherlock Holmes.  Since we both had the day off and neither one of us was brave enough to go near a store, a movie was the perfect afternoon activity.  Plus, you know I love me some popcorn!  Sherlock Holmes was Great!!!  I was totally into the first one and this sequel did not disappoint.  I have been a fan of Robert Downy Jr. since his Ally McBeal days, and he is a spectacular actor!  The BOY and I spent the rest of the day hanging together and making plans for our upcoming cruise.  After checking out pictures of St. Kitts and St. Lucia, I am more excited than ever!  Looking forward to the rest of my week off!