Sherlock Holmes + Medicine Ball Workout.
Our weeknight date was perfect. :) Of course, it is now past 11pm and I’m still awake. We are big kids this week, staying up late on school work nights being so excited for Christmas.
Sherlock Holmes was such a great movie! It was funny and the characters were pretty great. I am not the best judge, as I usually enjoy most movies…like, every single one I see.
There was a fight scene at the end that was very high up, and you literally felt like you were right there. My belly was doing somersaults because I am super scared of heights. It was a really fun movie and I am so glad we went to see it. :)
We decided on PF Chang’s before the movie.
I had the most amazing martini – a jade martini.
Gorgeous color, huh? It was Malibu + Midori with a little scoop of honeydew. It was fabulous.
We had not been at PF Chang’s for a loooong time – basically because we are 85 years old, don’t like to leave the house and would rather eat my cooking. Hey – I’m just sayin’!
They have a ‘meals for 2’ special that was very extensive. Soup, appetizer, entree and dessert for 2 for $39.95! Can’t beat that deal. Now only if they would include the drinks…
We started with soup – I had egg drop.
And then I got some veggies in with the lettuce wraps.
Ugh, nothing like counting a piece of iceberg lettuce as veggies, right? I’ve really been slacking in that department.
I got the kung pao scallops for my entree – this is my favorite meal – and hubby got the spicy chicken.
After dinner, we got to pick 2 of 6 mini desserts. We chose tiramisu and cheesecake.
They were just so-so. The cake was a little stale and the strawberry on top just tasted like jelly. But they were so tiny that we gobbled them up in 2 bites!
And dinner ended with a perfect fortune…
So true.
My grandma fell on Friday night and is a little banged up. She is doing alright, but she could use your thoughts and prayers! She encompasses everything I want to be in a woman, so I need her to stick around a little while longer since I’m still growing up. Send some love her way please! :)
25 Days of Workouts
WORKOUT #18 – MEDICINE BALL WORKOUT
I am a firm believer in the basics when it comes to exercising. I don’t use a lot of goofy equipment, the bosu is not my favorite, and I think looking great comes down to some hard work. Occasionally, I love throwing in some fun workouts with a medicine ball. I usually use an 8lb or 10lb ball. Hope you enjoy!
Squat while holding ball overhead: 4 sets of 15
Side lunge tapping ball to the floor, and raising in the air when feet come together: 4 sets of 20
Medicine ball pushups: 4 sets of 16 (8 each side, one hand on ball)
Mountain climbers with hands on ball: 30 seconds
Seated russian twists for abs, tapping the ball to each side: 45 seconds
Throw n’ catch sit ups with ball + wall/partner: 4 sets of 15
Any questions – just ask. :)
21 Comments on “Sherlock Holmes + Medicine Ball Workout.”
I hope your grandma gets better soon…hang in there Jessica’s Grammie, my prayers are with you :)
my thoughts and prayers are with your grandmother, Jess!
that martini does look delicious, and love the scoop of honeydew :)
I have been to PF changs once it was so-so, nto amazing, but not terrible, then again I am not a huge chinese food fan so maybe that was MY problem! LOVE scallops though!!!
thinking of you and your family!!
PF Chang’s lettuce wraps are my FAVORITE! That’s what I get eveytime I go, I can’t get enough.
Glad you had a nice, “big kid” night last night. Nick and I was lounged around and watched a movie and ate popcorn in front of the tree. Love it!
Oh no…hope your grandmother is ok! And love the fortune…!!
My thoughts are with your grandmother, I hope she feels better soon!!
Mmm, lettuce wraps are my favorite! Chili’s does a knock off, but they aren’t nearly as good as P.F. Chang’s.
I think I might have to do the medicine ball workout on Christmas when the gym is closed. It looks like a really good workout.
Hope your granny gets better soon! Sending good wishes her way!
I love medicine ball exercises as I like to add plyometrics moves to my workouts (for my tennis endurance and co-ordination). Thanks for the tips!
PS. Would you mind if I added your blog to my blogroll? Thanks!
I love PF Changs and their lettuce wraps! And I reallllly want to see the Sherlock Holmes movie too!
I’ll be praying for your G-ma!
I hope you grandma is ok! I will be thinking about her.
I hope your grandma is OK!
I really want to see Sherlock Holmes. We’ll probably go on Christmas b/c there is nothing else to do! Jewish people always go to the movies and eat Chinese food on Christmas, it’s a must!
hope your grandma feels better fast!
your week night date night looks awesome. i love those lettuce wraps! also, since i have a huge sweet tooth, i was shocked when i didn’t think too much of those shot-glass desserts either. not so amazing, i agree!
PF Chang’s mini desserts make my life. Also I would love to try your medicine ball workout, but unfortunately, that’s the first thing that my little kitty took out when we brought him home a almost 5 months ago now… and I still haven’t gotten around to getting another. wah wah :(
Sending prayers for your grandma!
I’ve been wanting to see that movie! It looks brilliant!
Love the egg drop soup!
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I hope your Grandma gets better soon … my thoughts are with you.
I really want to see Sherlock Homes – it looks really good.
I love PF Changs!!!!! We rarely go out, but PF Changs holds a special place in my heart!! :) Those veggie wraps are amazing!! :)
Sorry to hear about your grandma – I’ll be thinking about you and your family!
PS. Aren’t week-night dates so fun?
oh i loveee medicine balls! great workout girl! and those cookies in the next post look super good :) haha i love how the pecans sneak out from the dough
Glad you liked the movie! I’ve been craving PF Chang’s like crazy lately. Looks delish.
I will definitely keep your family and your Grandmother in my thoughts and prayers. I think Grandmas are the most special people ever. So full of love and wisdom. Mine means the world to me.
I will definitely send out some good vibes for your grandma!!
PF Changs is my favorite! Did you know they have a gluten-free menu? Love that! I am a sucker for the lettuce wraps every time! LOVE IT! I am also a big fan of cashew chicken…seriously the best food ever invented! :)
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma.
My boyfriend and I are 25 yet 85 at heart as well. We could probably stand to get out for date night more often. ;-)
Yum, I’ve had that martini at PF Chang’s and it is fabulous!
Great workout – I’m going to have to go back and look at some of the others you posted for inspiration.