It feels like it’s been forever since I had a good strength training session. It probably has only been a week or two but I haven’t been lifting regularly and I miss it.

My FAVORITE thing to do right now is upper body work – especially arms and shoulders. Got to keep them tight for those cute summer tops! I normally escape into my garage to get my workout on but it was way too hot so I brought in a pair of 15 pound dumbbells and got busy with them in my family room.

Back, chest, shoulders, tri’s and bi’s all with the 15′s.

I always feel strong and sexy – gasp – after a good upper body workout!

After my workout I got busy in the kitchen, too. Excited to start cooking more clean meals, I cheffed up some jerk chicken breast and tried my cousin Nancy’s recipe for black bean and rice salad.

It was AMAZING. So much that I had an extra helping after this plate. GASP! Good thing I pulled a double today.

Today’s workouts: #1 Running. 3 miles in the morning. #2 Strength Training. Upper body in the afternoon.

Winks & Smiles,