Hey everyone! I am currently sipping on a nice Starbucks coffee while typing. I had one of those insomnia nights from hell. I had plans to wake up at 5:30 in the morning for Core Fusion today. Instead I woke up at 4:00 and could not fall back asleep for the life of me. Once 5:30 hit, I tried to get up and go work out but my head was killing me from tossing and turning. I chugged some water, ate a Z-bar, and fell back asleep till 7:30. So much for a workout today! My coffee and wonderful breakfast are making me feel much better at least.
Mushroom, Broccoli, and American Egg White Omelet on a Whole Grain Wrap from Energy Kitchen!
I can blame my insomnia on myself! Yes..I went to happy hour last night! My friend and I decided to go to Friday’s after work since we knew they had half-priced drinks and appetizers. Yes, I live in New York and continue to go to chain restaurants. There are not many restaurant options in Forest Hills. Okay…there are a few great ones but I would rather not spend $100 bucks every time I go out! I actually had not been to Friday’s in over a year. Last time I was there, I got a Cobb salad and the chicken was rubbery and probably could have bounced off the table. It really freaked me out so I never went back. I decided to give it another chance last night but of course did not order chicken from there. Ew.
I started with a nice half-priced Cosmo!
It was very strong! I had 2 of them.
I got a house salad to start. All of their side salads come as an iceburg wedge of lettuce so I requested romaine instead.
For my main course I went with the SHRIMP KEY WEST:
Two skewers of plump shrimp are dusted with Cajun spices, then fire–grilled and seasoned with a zesty lime splash. We serve the shrimp with steaming broccoli florets for a main course that’s big on flavor! CALORIES:400 NET CARBS: 12
This was very good! The shrimps had a lot of flavor to them. They were probably the healthiest thing on the menu too. Everything seemed to have 1500 calories there. No thanks. I need those calories for my alcohol.
My 3rd and final drink was a Long Island. Friday’s always has the best Long Islands!
3 drinks=drunk munchies. We split some cheese sticks a little later. I think I had 2. They were delicious.
So yes, I probably should have worked out today! Oh well. I can’t after work either so tomorrow will have to do!
Speaking of working out, I wanted to let you guys know about one more event coming up!
SELF MAGAZINE’S WORKOUT IN THE PARK!
STEPS UP TO SCULPT IN NEW YORK CITY ON SATURDAY, MAY 8TH
17th Annual event inspires healthy, happy lifestyles with high-energy exercises, fashion tips, beauty makeovers and great giveaways; Proceeds Benefit Women’s Health Charities
SELF Magazine invites women to sculpt sexy bodies, look beautiful and feel their very best by taking part in the 17th annual Workout in the Park – the leading outdoor health, fitness and wellness festival onMAY 8th in New york city’s Rumsey playfield in central park from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 P.M.
Workout in the Park 2010 brings the pages of SELF to life and puts attendees in the center of the action with a day of invigorating exercise, beauty consultations, style savvy, nutritional know-how, and tons of freebies and giveaways.
SELF will unveil the hottest new exercise trends from CRUNCH at Workout in the Park, including:
- Flow Yoga—a challenging body/mind adventure incorporating asanas, breathing, and mindfulness for a completely centered experience
- Rock Bottom—Get a better butt and better legs with this intense lower body workout inspired by Reebok’s Easy Tone Exercises.
- Broadway Dance Series—give your regards to Broadway with signature style from the stage with this dance workout inspired by and featuring numbers from musicals like Hairspray, Chicago, Grease and more!
- Bonus!Check out the latest fitness craze, Kangoo, with demos at the CRUNCH tents!
A one-year SELF Magazine subscription is included with every Workout in the Park ticket.
WHAT: SELF MAGAZINE’S WORKOUT IN THE PARK
WHERE: Rumsey Playfield (closest entrance at 72nd Street and 5th Avenue)
WHO: SELF Magazine and thousands of women seeking their best
summer bodies
WHEN: Saturday, May 8th, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Rain or Shine
COST: $20 in advance ONLY at www.SELFWorkoutinthePark.com
Proceeds benefit Cancer and Careers, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
MORE INFO/TICKETS: Log on to www.SELFWorkoutinthePark.com
INTERVIEWS/DEMOS AVAILABLE WITH SELF FITNESS AND BEAUTY EXPERTS
I went for the first time last year and loved it! Tons of free samples and wonderful workouts! Let me know if you are interested!
1) How do you deal with insomnia?
2) Have you ever been to Self Workout in the Park?
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I’ve had terrible insomnia lately too — I don’t know what it is (I’m still blaming daylight savings time!), but I couldn’t get to bed until 3am Sunday night, I’ve been sleeping terribly, and I’m exhausted all the time
Maybe I need to cut out caffeine completely or something…
I did go to Pilates for Pink (I forget if that was sponsored by Self or Shape) last fall, and that was amazing! Highly recommend it.
I’ve always wanted to go to the Self Workout in the Park, but I ALWAYS have a conflict that day! I forget what it was last year, but this year I’ve got a friend’s wedding and my brother-in-law’s graduation the same day. Maybe someday I’ll be free the first weekend in May!
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Hmmm I think I might request that day off from work lol just so that I can go!
HAHA save those calories for the alcohol! I love it! =)
Ohhh I did Core Fusion last night! me likey lol
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I hate when I can’t sleep! I’m always a mess the next day.
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I would like to tag along… if you go i will pay for my ticket right now LOL
i am not a fan of the big restaurant chains… although they cant really mess up a salad- right? I should give them a nother try.
I love taht you saved your cals for your bevvys! and who could resist a half priced cosmo!?!?!
My poison is the Hurricane at Unos… probably the ONLY food chain i still go to- its all about the butttery pizza crust! YUM!
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oooh i might have to do the self workout in the park! and those energy kitchen wraps look FAB!
Sara
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Jealous of your Happy Hours deal and drinks. And of that Self Magazine Workout in the Park. I wish Boston Common could accommodate a major event like that.
Ohh well, at least I can watch the marathon in a few weeks!
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Missy-
I highly recommend taking some melatonin right before you go to sleep.
I used to have a really hard time falling asleep and I would always take a tylanol PM. It was great cause it’d really knock me out, but then the next day I was super sluggish.
I love meletonin because it’s a natural herb that PUTS you to sleep, but doesn’t knock you out the way a sleeping pill will. I always feel wonderful the next day. I got mine at Whole Foods, but I’m sure you could find some at Walgreens even.
Good luck!
I wish I could be there for the workout… next year! I can’t wait to live in the city!!!
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Missy Reply:
March 24th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I usually do take melatonin! Just ran out the other day
I will be getting more at lunch today.
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Jillian Reply:
March 24th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Melatonin is actually a hormone, not an herb
I love it, too! I work for Source Naturals and it’s one of our top selling products.
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I used to be able to drink then go home and pass out.For some reason, I just can’t fall asleep anymore after I’ve been drinking:-( cc
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ohh boo sorry about that girl!! that sucks when u have the painful headache from NO sleep..blehh
i hope you get some good rest tonight!
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The Workout in the Park sounds awesome!!! I don’t have trouble once I’m asleep staying asleep, but sometimes it is hard for me to get tired at night. I’ve been taking Melatonin more lately – I LOVE how it makes me naturally tired!
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half priced drinks?! you can’t go wrong with those
I find that chain restaurants are very hit or miss with me. I either LOVE what I order or HATE what I order and like you will be hesistant to go back. I still want to try Unos because of that feta and grilled veggie wrap you get there that looks So good!!
mmm your breakfast would make me feel better too!
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Drinking can be a huge trigger of insomnia. It can originally make you sleepy, but then you wake up a lot during the night and wake up early in the morning.
I have insomnia problems too.
I just try to not get frusterated and think that I will sleep great the next night since I am missing so much sleep on that particular evening.
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The drink pics you put up always make me want to go to happy hour after work!
Wish I could go to the SELF event..kinda far from Florida though! Maybe next year they’ll come to Miami..
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I don’t sleep well. Two years ago it all started, out of the blue. I limit my alcohol intake, turn the computer off at night, read more with dim lights, and take Melatonin. Sometimes it helps, other times it’s a lost cause.
I wish I lived closer to NYC, so many fun things to do!
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I’m sorry you didn’t sleep well
I love going to chain restaurants for drinks and apps. I don’t order dinner from them though. I’ve had to many bad experiences. Except Uno’s…I love Unos! The only bad thing about chains is some of them measure their alcohol and the drinks are weak. I’ve been known to yell at a chain bartender, “Fill that bitch up!!!”
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When I can’t fall asleep my impatience and frustration kick into high gear, so I quickly take tylenol PM to solve the problem, haha! Hope you are able to get a good night’s rest tonight
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I’ve never had insonmia, but I definitely wake up at least 3 different times througout the night. I never sleep all the way through! And I definitely have a harder time falling alseep when I drink. Like last night after I had 3 beers
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Oh gosh, insomnia sucks
I never got drunk insomnia until recently. I don’t deal with insomnia too well in general…I always freak out and keep checking the clock.
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I actually have a really serious insomnia problem and am working on dealing with it. I’ve heard meditation/relaxation exercises can help. I think at this point I might just need a prescription though.
I’m planning on going to the workout in the park; it sounds so fun! we should definitely meet up
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hahah love the “i need those calories for my drinks” — sounds like such a fun night! love long islands
xoxoxo
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I live in Boston and I go to chains all the time. They are cheap and I can find all their nutrition info online, love it!
Thankfully I can usually fall right back asleep but if I can’t I try for a bit and then just get out of bed and try and do something productive. Working out is usually what helps me sleep the best!!
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ahhhh i SO wanna do this workout in the park! i creepily remember your post from last year hahahaha so weird of me i know. but i’m for sure in
yay for cf tomorrow wooooooooop
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Self workout in the park sounds fun, wished I lived in NY!
I’ve had insomnia for as long as I can remember, and I have always taken a prescription sleeping pill for it. I’m just weaning off of it now, and trying to let myself fall asleep naturally. I drink organic “peaceful dreams” tea before bed, but I’m not sure if it does anything.
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Usually if I cannot sleep it is because there is too much light in the room or something is on my mind. So I either try to make the room as dark as possible or I get up and write out all my thoughts on a piece of paper. That usually does the trick!
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That brekkie wrap looked delicious! I wish I was in NY for the workout in the park!
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I read when I wake up in the middle of the night, snack some carbs and can manage to go back to sleep after an hour or so.
that wrap looks fantastic, I need to try adding egg omelet to wraps.
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Everything on the post looks soooo delish!
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