finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Got the book Sunday afternoon, and finished last night. I read it really really fast though, so I will have to re-read certain parts. It's sad that there's no more Harry Potter books.

time to move up the weight

The first Body Pump class this past Sunday was tough, but it's not so tough any more this morning. Granted, I used only 1-2 lbs weight. Because of the high repetitions, I didn't dare to use a heavier poundage to start with. I am not satisfied with this morning's workout though. So for the next Pump class, I am going to use heavier weight.

step up, step down

Finally tried the Body Step workout. It's not as fast paced as I thought. Not sure if it's because it's a new release, and everyone including the instructors have to learn the routine, so it doesn't seems that bad? I think Body Attack is harder. Too bad, the class time is not too convenient for me. I will stick to Body Sculpt and Step.

Oh... I didn't write about Body Sculpt. This barbell workout had me sored for days after. I did the class on Sunday. I could barely walk down the steps after the class. Drove home like a zombie. I used 1 to 2 lbs weights. I sucked!!! The tricep works just about killed me. Have to get stronger...

醜聞纏身朱培慶下台

I think I am missing something here. Not sure why 朱培慶 needs to go. It's his personal life no? Who cares? People in HK care? I don't see why RTHK employees would care. If I worked in RTHK, I certainly wouldn't care. 朱培慶 apologized to RTHK employees, why? He should apologize to his wife, and no one else.
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070710/gaa1h.htm

i am a combater, ha!

I tried the Body Combat class tonight. Not as intense as the Body Attack class, but still a good workout. Instructor said I did well. Ha ha... she didn't know I have done kickboxing exercise tapes before. My problem with exercise is that I am inconsistent. So far, I am enjoying the classes. The real challenge is to keep going to the gym. I really don't have an excuse not to go as it's on my way home from work. I have to drive by the club Monday to Friday. Hubby is working out too. He signs up for personal training and he is also in this 'learn to run' class. He is really liking it as well. He used to do track and field in highschool. I know, it's hard to believe looking at him now. ; )

balance... what balance???

Tried Body Balance class tonight. http://www.lesmills.com/global/en/members/bodybalance/about-bodybalance.aspx

Me not impressed. I didn't have high expectation going in as it's a fusion class. The instructor didn't show any modifications at all. I see so many people straining themselves as some of the postures are quite difficult. Lucky I have taken yoga and pilates before, so I know how to modify. The class totally missed what is supposed to be yoga or pilates.

one thing off my shopping wish list

Bought the remote control for my Nikon D70s. It's cheap, only $24.95, and I got 10% off thanks to big sis. She was buying the Canon Powershot A560 and she got 10% off just by asking for a discount. Pretty good. We talked her into buying the A560 instead of the A550. For $20 more, you got a bigger LCD. We tested out the camera at Nathan Philip Square. It's pretty good point and shoot. Now I want my Powershot A630. : D

attack, attack, attack

Today's my first Body Attack aerobic class at Goodlife. http://www.lesmills.com/global/en/members/bodyattack/about-bodyattack.aspx
Boy, was it tough!!! 15 minutes into the class, my heart rate was already up, and then the instructor said, 'OK. Let's begin the cardio.' What!!! That's just warmup??? I am proud that I went to the gym on a holiday AND finished the class. When I was tired, I just modified the moves, so it's a bit easier. I will go again. It's fun and I like classes in general. The instructor said the class burns 800 calories. Since I modified the moves, I will say I burned 400 calories. Still pretty good. Better than sitting on my butt and be unfit.

canada day brunch

Went to TO to have brunch with hubby and sis. The place is called Fire on the East Side http://www.fireontheeastside.ca/ on Gloucester near Bloor. The food is serioulsy delicious. I had the Stuffed French Toast with Bacon. It's stuffed with cherries and it's not greasy at all. Hubby had Smoked Salmon with Poached Eggs. Big sis had some sort of Western egg things as well. Theirs came with mixed greens with toasted walnuts lightly spiced with cumin. Too bad I didn't take any pictures.

I want to go back and have dinner. It's a cool place with good looking wait staff and clients. I think being in gay town helps cause most men are good looking. : )