I confess, yesterday I didn't work out. But I was active all day long, cleaning the house and doing laundry, and I still ate really really healthy. I don't remember what exactly but I know that it was eggs with yummy stuff for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and Italian turkey burgers for dinner.
Today
Breakfast: Eggs with mushrooms, cheese, and spinach. whole wheat toast
Workout: Cardio.
After not working out yesterday I noticed that today felt a little bit harder. guess that right there is good motivation to keep going!
Snack: Protein shake mixed with milk
Lunch: Left over Italian turkey burgers with spinach salad
Snack: Apples and cottage cheese with cinnamon. YUMM
Dinner: Bun-less hamburger with pico
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Day 4 - 01/11/09
Breakfast: Eggs with mushrooms, spinach, tomato and cheese. Glass of milk
Workout: Cardio Party
I really didn't want to workout today. I wanted to just be lazy, and especially go and take a shower since I didn't take one after my workout last night. But I got my butt in gear and did it anyway, and it was great. I'm glad that I did.
Snack: Peanut butter toast, glass of milk
Lunch: Ham and turkey wrap
Dinner: Chicken and rice with salad.
I was at a dual birthday party, so I ate as healthy as I could, but I would have preferred to not have had all of that rice. But I didn't have the croissant or any of the birthday cake, so I feel I did the best with what I had.
Snack: Apple and peanut butter
I was really hungry when we got home for the evening, and it was still relatively early, so I had one of my most favorite snacks.
Today went really well. I wish that I could have eaten a little healthier, but I'll be fine I'm sure. I actually had enough energy this evening that I was considering doing a second workout, but the baby had a rough time going to bed, so I didn't have the time to get it in. Maybe I'll do some extra crunches or something before I head to bed. I need to start downing water again. Being in and out all weekend I really didn't drink nearly as much water as I would have liked to
Workout: Cardio Party
I really didn't want to workout today. I wanted to just be lazy, and especially go and take a shower since I didn't take one after my workout last night. But I got my butt in gear and did it anyway, and it was great. I'm glad that I did.
Snack: Peanut butter toast, glass of milk
Lunch: Ham and turkey wrap
Dinner: Chicken and rice with salad.
I was at a dual birthday party, so I ate as healthy as I could, but I would have preferred to not have had all of that rice. But I didn't have the croissant or any of the birthday cake, so I feel I did the best with what I had.
Snack: Apple and peanut butter
I was really hungry when we got home for the evening, and it was still relatively early, so I had one of my most favorite snacks.
Today went really well. I wish that I could have eaten a little healthier, but I'll be fine I'm sure. I actually had enough energy this evening that I was considering doing a second workout, but the baby had a rough time going to bed, so I didn't have the time to get it in. Maybe I'll do some extra crunches or something before I head to bed. I need to start downing water again. Being in and out all weekend I really didn't drink nearly as much water as I would have liked to
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Day 3 - 01/10/09
Breakfast: Omelette with cheese, tomatoes, sausage and mushrooms
Snack: Didn't happen this morning since we were out and about for Saturday activities
Lunch: Tomato basil soup, Salad with poppy seed dressing, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and candied nuts.
Snack: Lunch was really late, so the afternoon snack kind of didn't happen either.
Dinner: Citrus chicken, avocado, tomato, and salad.
Workout: Toning
I remember this workout being a LOT harder than it was. I haven't done it in a really long time. I think it also really helped that I've been working out consistently the last few days.
Snack: Peanutbutter toast
I've been craving peanut butter like mad lately, so I was WAY excited about this. Tasty stuff.
Today has been really good overall. We were out and about most of the day, which stressed me out a little bit dealing with the baby while we were out there. My workout didn't happen until pretty late tonight, which I don't really prefer, but at least I got it in. According to the wii fit, I'm down I think 2 1/2 pounds in the last 3 days, which is GREAT!!!
Snack: Didn't happen this morning since we were out and about for Saturday activities
Lunch: Tomato basil soup, Salad with poppy seed dressing, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and candied nuts.
Snack: Lunch was really late, so the afternoon snack kind of didn't happen either.
Dinner: Citrus chicken, avocado, tomato, and salad.
Workout: Toning
I remember this workout being a LOT harder than it was. I haven't done it in a really long time. I think it also really helped that I've been working out consistently the last few days.
Snack: Peanutbutter toast
I've been craving peanut butter like mad lately, so I was WAY excited about this. Tasty stuff.
Today has been really good overall. We were out and about most of the day, which stressed me out a little bit dealing with the baby while we were out there. My workout didn't happen until pretty late tonight, which I don't really prefer, but at least I got it in. According to the wii fit, I'm down I think 2 1/2 pounds in the last 3 days, which is GREAT!!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Day 2 - 01/09/09
Breakfast: egg white burrito with spinach, green peppers, avocado, sour cream, salsa, and a side of fruit.
Snack: Breakfast was late so I didn't have a morning snack.
Lunch: Salad
Workout: Cardio party
WAY easier today. I didn't realize it until I really started moving, but my core is feeling tight from yesterdays workout. Not necessarily sore, but just kind of pulling and well....tight feeling. I kind of like it.
Snack: Protein shake mixed with milk.
Snack: 1/2 C of sliced pears.
I was hungry, and I hadn't had a second snack today.
Dinner: Spicy Peanut Chicken.
Considering I went out this morning, I think I did pretty good with my eating today. Yeah, I probably had too many carbs, but I also had quite a bit of fruit and veg today, and a fair amount of lean protein as well. Not a perfect day, but I'm still proud of myself for it.
Snack: Breakfast was late so I didn't have a morning snack.
Lunch: Salad
Workout: Cardio party
WAY easier today. I didn't realize it until I really started moving, but my core is feeling tight from yesterdays workout. Not necessarily sore, but just kind of pulling and well....tight feeling. I kind of like it.
Snack: Protein shake mixed with milk.
Snack: 1/2 C of sliced pears.
I was hungry, and I hadn't had a second snack today.
Dinner: Spicy Peanut Chicken.
Considering I went out this morning, I think I did pretty good with my eating today. Yeah, I probably had too many carbs, but I also had quite a bit of fruit and veg today, and a fair amount of lean protein as well. Not a perfect day, but I'm still proud of myself for it.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
10 day turbo jam challenge
Day 1 - 1/8/09
Breakfast: 2 eggs, mushrooms, tomato and spinach omelette. Whole wheat toast with raspberry preserves
Workout: Cardio Party.
Man, I forgot how much I LOVE the end of this workout. It's totally worth getting through the rest of it in order to do this awesome finesse section.
Snack: Protein shake mixed with milk.
Lunch: Santa Fe Chicken soup.
Snack: 1/2 C cottage cheese and blackberries
Really not a great combination, but it was filling at least
Dinner: Beef Stir-fry with celery, carrots, and broccoli crowns.
I feel really good from today. Maybe a little bit hungry, but I don't have anything that I want to munch on, so I'll chomp on a piece of gum and have some extra water.
Breakfast: 2 eggs, mushrooms, tomato and spinach omelette. Whole wheat toast with raspberry preserves
Workout: Cardio Party.
Man, I forgot how much I LOVE the end of this workout. It's totally worth getting through the rest of it in order to do this awesome finesse section.
Snack: Protein shake mixed with milk.
Lunch: Santa Fe Chicken soup.
Snack: 1/2 C cottage cheese and blackberries
Really not a great combination, but it was filling at least
Dinner: Beef Stir-fry with celery, carrots, and broccoli crowns.
I feel really good from today. Maybe a little bit hungry, but I don't have anything that I want to munch on, so I'll chomp on a piece of gum and have some extra water.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Breast Cancer
Yet another good reason to work out...
Research is beginning to show that calorie reduction and exercise may reduce the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Now granted I'm nowhere near menopause, but I might as well get into the habit of living a healthy lifestyle now. Nobody wants breast cancer. And obesity in general makes people a lot more susceptible to all sorts of health complications.
Research is beginning to show that calorie reduction and exercise may reduce the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Now granted I'm nowhere near menopause, but I might as well get into the habit of living a healthy lifestyle now. Nobody wants breast cancer. And obesity in general makes people a lot more susceptible to all sorts of health complications.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Pleasant Pain
As a way of finding out more information on overall health topics, I checked out the women's health website the other day. It has great information on health, fitness, dieting, all sorts of things relating to the human body, specifically the female body, and how to make it work better for you. As I was browsing through various articles and workouts, I noticed that they have a 20 minute workout series. This seemed perfect for me, since I rarely find much time to workout during the day, and hate to consume my entire evenings with a long workout.
Thankfully I committed myself to the workouts before I realized just how tough they are. Being that they cram an entire workout into 20 minutes (it takes me longer), it seriously kicks your butt. I just finished my first workout of the series, it's an all over toning workout, and it was AWESOME. By far that is the best workout that I've had in a long long time. I'm very sweaty, and very fatigued. Now I'm going to go drink my protein shake and head to the shower.
Thankfully I committed myself to the workouts before I realized just how tough they are. Being that they cram an entire workout into 20 minutes (it takes me longer), it seriously kicks your butt. I just finished my first workout of the series, it's an all over toning workout, and it was AWESOME. By far that is the best workout that I've had in a long long time. I'm very sweaty, and very fatigued. Now I'm going to go drink my protein shake and head to the shower.
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