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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Ballet Strength Training and Bread...

I got a great workout in despite how tired I was this morning. I did a high energy circuit workout (which really got my heart rate up due to me being so tired) and then I did ballet strength training with Jennifer Gilardi. I've found that I really like this kind of workout, especially on the days that I am kind of sore/sleepy from the day before. I think the ballet strength is a lot like core fusion since it's using long movements that you hold. It also has some weights in it, but it's not heavy, however it really works you though.

I decided to bake off some breads too. I did my usual gluten free bread and I decided to try my roll recipe as bread for ease of preparation. We had sandwiches/salads with the breads I baked. I have gotten to the point where I really enjoy baking bread. I realize that it won't always be perfect, but really as long as you have a great texture and flavor, nothing beats homemade bread. Oh and the added bonus is that your house smells incredible!

The gluten free loaf turned out perfectly and I had that with spinach and an over easy egg.


The whole wheat loaf I baked using my roll recipe looked like it had a comb over. It is U-G-L-Y, but tasty. 


I may or may not have let it over proof. I was running errands between the proofing and baking of the breads. It works perfectly for rolls and well, it worked enough for this loaf. I baked it at 425 degrees for about 25 minutes. 


Luckily, I love the crust part of bread, this just gave me extra!


No worries, nothing a little peanut butter can't help out!


If you look closely, the mushroom comb over gave an extra nook for peanut butter! 

26 comments:

  1. I too am all about the crust, and when it comes to bread, looks are unimportant. It's all about the taste!

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  2. I love dance based workouts. I think they're a lot of fun!

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  3. Donald Trump Bread!! ;)

    Mmm, it sounds good (especially with pb...).

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  4. oh ballet classes plus strength? Thats a great workout!! All those stabilizer muscles.
    Love the combover bread...too funny. I would have pulled it off and ate it right away. YUM.

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  5. I'm with you on the homemade bread. Sometimes mine isn't perfect either, but when you toast it up, you typically don't notice a difference. And PB makes everything better ;-)

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  7. Mmmmmm homemade bread. Looks awesome!

    P.S. Sorry I posted first as Chris. :)

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  8. I love the combover loaf! I too love crust of bread so that would be ideal for me!

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  9. It's the donald trump of bread... ha!

    Ballet is something that I adore, but cannot practice. Graceful is one thing I am not! Maybe a little more balance and core work and I could attempt it?

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  10. Sounds like a great workout!

    And more room for pb is always a good thing. :)

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  11. I really like any ballet inspired workout. They're tough but relaxing at the same time.

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  12. Your bread looks amazing, Sarena. I haven't tried it yet but I will and I feel like I'll be just as excited about it as you are. :)

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  13. Your bread is beautiful! My parents used to make bread that always tasted good, but it never looked like a real loaf :)

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  14. Love the bread! hehe, I may or may not have done that before...but mine was a lot uglier ;)

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  15. Haha a bread combover, I love that!!! That whole wheat bread looks fantastic...my mouth is watering just thinking about it smothered in PB!

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  16. i've heard so much about pure barre class-I wish there was one around here...I love the idea of your ballet and strength-solid workout!
    I've learned that I dont care what food looks like...usually the uglier the better!

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  17. Your bread looks fabulous! I'd definitely love a slice or two of that loaf! =)

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  18. your loaf had some extra personality!! You should always make them like that and nick name it the "Donald Trump"!

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  19. Mmmmmmmm........homemade bread and pb??? Heaven!

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  20. haha I LOL'd at the comb over comment. I love ballet workouts, they really make you feel the burn!

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  21. The bread looks amazing! I am so lazy when it comes to making bread, but this makes it look worth it!

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  22. Comb over! Haha! Love it! I REALLY need to get back into baking bread! I had a bread baking fever before that I let die out, but I've been craving some fluffiness that bagel and sandwich thins just can't give!

    Hope you are having a wonderful Friday!

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  23. oooh, ballet strength training sounds like my kind of workout -- I used to dance, pretty intensively, but after college I couldn't find studios that I liked...and you bread looks so heavenly!

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  24. LMAO about your bread comb over... I'd take the extra crust anyday! Happy weekend, pretty lady! xo

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  25. Been looking for a decent gluten free loaf recipe. Just discovered I have a gluten intolerence and I'm missing bread like crazy. Couldn't find your one on your blog. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks

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