Breakfast -
I made scrambled eggs this morning with cheese for my oldest son and I (his request, big test today). So I made 5 eggs, w/ 3 yolks. Well when they were finished my other two kids wanted some. Needless to say, I didn't get very much, they were pigs :)
Lunch -
Mexican - went out to lunch. Probably way to many chips, but they had a really yummy fresh salsa which is good. I ordered a grilled chicken with some sort of sauce on it, and it came with Mexican rice and refried beans. I cut the chicken, and created mini tortilla taco thing. I ate two (which was about 1/2 of my plate). Food was okay, but I was starving.
Dinner -
Chicken breast, chicken flavored pasta (about a 1/2 cup), and mixed frozen veggies.
Evening snack -
fruit smoothie with protein powder
Exercise -
1 hour step class - Not the best class. due to my lack of protein this morning, I was getting really light headed during class so I couldn't go all out as I was afraid I'd fall. I still got my heart rate up, but I was really frustrated by the end. Better luck tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
My workout soul-mate
So today I recieved a book in the mail from my friend Sara in Califonia (thanks Sara)! Although I haven't read the whole thing, I did skim through some of the chapters just to check it out. This list caught my eye, and I have to say I agree. It's the book Push, by Chalene Johnson. Here is what she wrote:
How you'll know you've found true love
I want you to know what it feels like when you find you soul-mate workout. With this description as your guide, you'll know if you've found "it" or if you need to keep "dating" workouts.
This is how I feel about Zumba! I can't seem to get enough. That being said, I took my first Group Power class (weights put to music basically) and I'd have to say it fell right in the same catagory. I really liked it. I think it will take me a few classes to get where I know the right amount of weights to use as I think I used to many on the arm part, and not enough on the legs, but I was fairly close. Don't get me wrong, I like the step classes to, but there is a definate emotional difference about them than the other two.
Anyway, I thought it was a very good way to describe a work out that is right for you. If you don't have that feeling towards your workout, its time to find a new one.
How you'll know you've found true love
I want you to know what it feels like when you find you soul-mate workout. With this description as your guide, you'll know if you've found "it" or if you need to keep "dating" workouts.
- Your soul-mate workout makes you feel you can do anything
- Your soul-mate workout challenges you never to be complacent
- Your soul-mate workout makes you fell alive, sexy, and young
- Your soul-mate workout feels like a treat, even when it's brutal
- When you're doing your soul-mate workout, you are surprised by how fast time passes
- Your soul-mate workout clears your mind and calms your emotions
- You can't help but endlessly talk about your soul-mate workout
- Your soul-mate workout awakens your spirit
- Your soul-mate workout gives you energy, creativity and drive
- You look forward to your next workout
This is how I feel about Zumba! I can't seem to get enough. That being said, I took my first Group Power class (weights put to music basically) and I'd have to say it fell right in the same catagory. I really liked it. I think it will take me a few classes to get where I know the right amount of weights to use as I think I used to many on the arm part, and not enough on the legs, but I was fairly close. Don't get me wrong, I like the step classes to, but there is a definate emotional difference about them than the other two.
Anyway, I thought it was a very good way to describe a work out that is right for you. If you don't have that feeling towards your workout, its time to find a new one.
Food Journal - February 27th, 2012
Breakfast -
Stopped at Einstein Bagel, I was in a hurry.
Ended up eating 1/2 a Ham, Egg and Swiss bagel on a All grain bagel (I think that's what it was called) on my way to work
Morning Snack -
About two hours later, I ate the other 1/2 the bagel (it was cold, but it was well refridgerated in my car this morning :)
Lunch -
Jazz - My favorite cajun restaurant ever (aka the ONLY cajun restaurant I've ever eaten at, but why mess with perfection :):):)
1/2 order Blackened Chicken Diane w/ Jambalya instead of dirty rice, Steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, zuchini) and 1/4 of a New potato.
I skipped the bread, and only finished about half of my meal, maybe 2/3's but I'm having the rest for lunch tomorrow too
Snack -
Fruit Smoothie with wide variety of fruit, and Vanilla protein powder
Dinner -
Minestrone Soup
Chicken salad in a whole wheat pita
Excercise -
1 hour Group Power at the gym.
Stopped at Einstein Bagel, I was in a hurry.
Ended up eating 1/2 a Ham, Egg and Swiss bagel on a All grain bagel (I think that's what it was called) on my way to work
Morning Snack -
About two hours later, I ate the other 1/2 the bagel (it was cold, but it was well refridgerated in my car this morning :)
Lunch -
Jazz - My favorite cajun restaurant ever (aka the ONLY cajun restaurant I've ever eaten at, but why mess with perfection :):):)
1/2 order Blackened Chicken Diane w/ Jambalya instead of dirty rice, Steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, zuchini) and 1/4 of a New potato.
I skipped the bread, and only finished about half of my meal, maybe 2/3's but I'm having the rest for lunch tomorrow too
Snack -
Fruit Smoothie with wide variety of fruit, and Vanilla protein powder
Dinner -
Minestrone Soup
Chicken salad in a whole wheat pita
Excercise -
1 hour Group Power at the gym.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Food Journal - Sunday February 26th, 2012
Breakfast -
Scrambled eggs with ham, green pepper, red onion, and mexican cheese
Lunch -
1/2 Chicken salad sandwich
small bowl of soup
Snack -
Strawberry/banana protein shake from the gym. A little disappointing, I think mine at home are better
Dinner -
We were being lazy tonight, and I have been getting a hard time from the kids about not having pizza or anything "good" now that I"m on my diet.
I caved, 2 slices of Little Ceasers pizza and 2 buffalo wings.
Excercise -
1 hour of ZUMBA!!!
Scrambled eggs with ham, green pepper, red onion, and mexican cheese
Lunch -
1/2 Chicken salad sandwich
small bowl of soup
Snack -
Strawberry/banana protein shake from the gym. A little disappointing, I think mine at home are better
Dinner -
We were being lazy tonight, and I have been getting a hard time from the kids about not having pizza or anything "good" now that I"m on my diet.
I caved, 2 slices of Little Ceasers pizza and 2 buffalo wings.
Excercise -
1 hour of ZUMBA!!!
ZUMBA!!!
Have I every mentioned my love for Zumba before? I LOVE ZUMBA!!! I went to Healthridge today for Zumba with a different instructor than the other day. I like her a WHOLE lot better than the other one. She is still a little more hip hop than my favorite Zumba instructor, but I can get into a little hip hop. Just not the plyometric Zumba from the other day. I think what I liked best was we did Zumba for 40 minutes, then we did 5 minutes of legs, 5 minutes of abs, then 5 minutes of arms/shoulders with weights at the end, all to fun music with a little groove, but definitely more strength training style. It was nice. I felt like I got more than just cardio in which is good. I don't know that I'd call it a full weights workout (I suppose tomorrow will tell), but better than none for sure. So I was happy.
Anyway, got my workout in for today. Work tomorrow, then workout Tuesday doing Step.
I will get healthy, I will get skinny, I will get healthy, I will get skinny, I will get healthy, I will get skinny....................You get the picture :):):)
Anyway, got my workout in for today. Work tomorrow, then workout Tuesday doing Step.
I will get healthy, I will get skinny, I will get healthy, I will get skinny, I will get healthy, I will get skinny....................You get the picture :):):)
Food Journal - Saturday February 25th, 2012
Breakfast -
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Lunch - Blue & Gold banquet
Turkey sandwich w/ mayo
small scoop of shepards pie
2 broccoli w/ dip
Dinner -
Left over pork chop w/ 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes/cauliflower
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Lunch - Blue & Gold banquet
Turkey sandwich w/ mayo
small scoop of shepards pie
2 broccoli w/ dip
Dinner -
Left over pork chop w/ 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes/cauliflower
Food Journal - Friday February, 24th 2012
Breakfast -
Eggs w/ ketchup (I know, but I like it)
Morning Snack -
1/2 a pack of breakfast on the go pack
Lunch -
buffalo Chicken salad with Grilled chicken
Dinner -
Pork Chops - Baked and breaded with whole wheat flour, chopped almonds, and a variety of seasoning
Mashed Potato/cauliflower - I made them just like potatoes, and 1/2 was cauliflower with butter, milk, ranch seasoning, garlic
Asparagus - sauteed in coconut oil and butter with garlic and pepper
Evening Snack -
Fruit smoothie - variety of fruit with vanilla yogurt, and milk
Eggs w/ ketchup (I know, but I like it)
Morning Snack -
1/2 a pack of breakfast on the go pack
Lunch -
buffalo Chicken salad with Grilled chicken
Dinner -
Pork Chops - Baked and breaded with whole wheat flour, chopped almonds, and a variety of seasoning
Mashed Potato/cauliflower - I made them just like potatoes, and 1/2 was cauliflower with butter, milk, ranch seasoning, garlic
Asparagus - sauteed in coconut oil and butter with garlic and pepper
Evening Snack -
Fruit smoothie - variety of fruit with vanilla yogurt, and milk
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