Discovery

I went to the gym yesterday. I did! I did! And I discovered the art of the cycling machine. Because I am essentially sitting down and peddling, I was able to read a book while working out. I go to an inexpensive gym with a heavy focus on their classes, which is why I first decided to join. But because it's cheap and class-oriented, the tv for the elliptical and treadmill has been down ever since I joined and that was six months ago. I guess no one ever really complains since their workout room is always empty but their membership seems to consistently grow. That has been my excuse for awhile for not going to the gym: don't want to go to cardio-oriented classes because it's hard and don't want to go to the workout room either because the tv isn't working. But with a current book I'm reading (My Sister's Keeper), I stayed on the cycling machine for all 30 minutes with resistance. So proud of myself and I felt so accomplished!

I'm debating whether to switch my gym to NYSC in Englewood. It's $10 more than what I pay now and they offer pilates/yoga classes with no doubt that their tv will ever be down. The only downside is that it's a 10 minute drive from my house as opposed to a 1 minute drive.

Hmmmm. Dilemma.
Now, I've been craving a cranberry orange scone. How about that for breakfast? This is why I need to go to a gym. Sigh.

Breakfast

If you haven't already known, I am a foodie. I love the idea, the consumption, the variety, and of course the taste of food. Every morning when I get on the bus, I contemplate for good 45 minutes on what I should order for breakfast. It can get quite stressful when I am not inspired by much and I have to unfortunately..... eat to live. Drag. These are some of my ongoing breakfast menus:

- egg white, bacon, and tomato on whole wheat toast dry (University Deli - 13th & University Pl.)
- egg white omelette with spinach, tomato, and feta cheese with whole wheat toast dry on the side (University Deli - 13th & University Pl.)
- two eggs overeasy with home fries and whole wheat toast dry on the side (University Deli - 13th & University Pl. and it costs $2.50 AND they deliver!)
- everything bagel with vegetable cream cheese (Giant Bagel Shop - 13th & University Pl.)
- cheddar jalapeno bagel with sundried tomato cream cheese (Au Bon Pain - Port Authority)

Though I stopped (or trying very hard) buying coffee after my office finally purchased a coffee machine, these are my favorite iced coffee options all en route to work!

- Dean & Deluca large iced coffee with skim and 2 splendas ($2.95)
- Dunkin Donuts hazelnut or toasted almond medium iced coffee with skim and 2 splendas ($2.45)
- Toasties large iced coffee with skim and 2 splendas (<$3)

- Starbucks doppio over ice on grande cup. Add soy and 2 splendas ($2.12)

- Au Bon Pain medium french vanilla iced coffee with skim and 2 splendas (<$3)

I guess this could've been a foodie blog... Maybe I'll post it there as well. And for today, I am lame and I had cereal at home. But Special K fruit & yogurt cereal is actually quite fantastic!