Julie Golightly (LiveFit Day 8)

"I Love Lucy" is on! Squealing! I haven't watched it in a long time. It reminds me of my childhood, staying home from school, and watching the show.

I'm off of "school" today but because it's President's Day. I slept in again, and whoa, the sleep was good.

I finally woke up at 8 and made breakfast.

(2 egg whites plus, some oatmeal)

After an hour of "cooking" and lazing around, I rode my bike to the gym. It took me ~5-10 minutes... and I wore my new jacket!

I started with 5 minutes on the elliptical. It was hot and steamy in there so I quickly worked up a sweat. Not having done machines in awhile was beneficial - my heart rate easily shot up.

My workout today was actually better than last Monday despite doing less weight. Over the weekend, I read that I should only lift 65%.

I lifted better and probably more properly, and didn't hurt my shoulders by doing too much. I did a lot better with my triceps, particularly the overhead extension. Because of the availability of equipment and space on President's Day, I ended up doing wide push at the end... impossible.

I remember when I was in my lifting prime a couple of summers ago, I actually only did 10s and 12s on top. I didn't try insane weights - that can come later. :)

I enjoyed a post-workout shake: a scoop of MRM Whey Rich Vanilla with almond milk. I had some yesterday as well and it's delicious. The price is good too!

I ran some errands - got gas, stop by the ATM, and run by Trader Joe's. I chose soy cheese over my usual goat cheese!

I saw these on M.C. Barao's tumblr and decided to try them. They went perfectly with my turkey burger and toast.

My cousin helped me make Jamie Eason's Italian turkey burgers last night. He chopped veggies for me.

The burgers are huge!

I attempted to melt my cheese in the toaster.

Tips: Put your toast on the top instead. Our toaster is broken so the middle unit doesn't heat up. And before it pops up, turn the toaster right side up. My toast flew at me!

So its been a day off school but alas, I have to work tonight.

What are your usual weights for upper body? I've tried to gauge how much I should do based on others' recs. While this is good to give me an idea, I should decide which weights are better for me. Duh.
How do you celebrate President's Day? Okay, who celebrates it?