Weight: 118.4
It really is hard this time of year to stay as gung-ho as normal. I haven't been running outside as much (brrrr...) and I've had some sick days with the kids and myself and baking days and caramel making days and cold lazy days. I did 8 miles on the treadmill (boring) and Spartacus and Spartacus II circuits and of course yoga. I'm hoping to get a long run in soon. As far as eating goes, I'm trying to keep it clean. I find it a good idea to buy and prepare healthy foods that you don't always have around. Instead of same old apples and bananas, try pomegranets and persimmons and of course juicy oranges. Instead of the usual veggies, bake up some spaqhetti or acorn squash and roasted brussel sprouts. It works for me to look forward to eating my healthy fruits and veggies but with some variety.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Weeks 95-96
Weight:120.8 (119 after saturday's workout)
Slacking again-but no one is reading anyway!! I am going to really make it funner and more educational next year...right now I am not so into it. I am lucky to not eat my entire kitchen and sleep in every day! I've been doing some good running and circuits and the usual stuff. I am having a very hard time getting away from so much fun food. It is so hard to fight against what our bodies want to naturally do this time of year. I am vowing to not have any crap food until Christmas so I can enjoy the season while wearing my cute jeans and not feel like a marshmallow........yummmm.....marshmallow's!!!!
Slacking again-but no one is reading anyway!! I am going to really make it funner and more educational next year...right now I am not so into it. I am lucky to not eat my entire kitchen and sleep in every day! I've been doing some good running and circuits and the usual stuff. I am having a very hard time getting away from so much fun food. It is so hard to fight against what our bodies want to naturally do this time of year. I am vowing to not have any crap food until Christmas so I can enjoy the season while wearing my cute jeans and not feel like a marshmallow........yummmm.....marshmallow's!!!!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Week 92-94
Weight: 120.6
Boy am I slacking on my posts.....I am bound and determined to get all my christmas shopping done before December 1st, and along with life and children, and winter and whining and fighting and wanting to eat everything and cold and unmotivation.....anyway, I have still been pounding the pavement and doing my circuits and cross-fit and yoga and trying to eat relatively clean. My run today was AWESOME!!! I ran on the treadmill (ugh) 7 miles in 49 minutes and 29 seconds-super tough, but I had some rage in me for eating half a bag of Funyunns?? last night. Brady and I are planning to do a Temple run on turkey day. Stay tuned, Brady is used to running 7 miles-I hope I kill him! Good luck to anyone reading this-the holidays are nearly here and we will all be bombarded by tempting unhealthy food. Remember to enjoy in moderation so you can still fit into your clothes for Christmas:)
Here are some healthier recipe options for Thanksgiving.
Boy am I slacking on my posts.....I am bound and determined to get all my christmas shopping done before December 1st, and along with life and children, and winter and whining and fighting and wanting to eat everything and cold and unmotivation.....anyway, I have still been pounding the pavement and doing my circuits and cross-fit and yoga and trying to eat relatively clean. My run today was AWESOME!!! I ran on the treadmill (ugh) 7 miles in 49 minutes and 29 seconds-super tough, but I had some rage in me for eating half a bag of Funyunns?? last night. Brady and I are planning to do a Temple run on turkey day. Stay tuned, Brady is used to running 7 miles-I hope I kill him! Good luck to anyone reading this-the holidays are nearly here and we will all be bombarded by tempting unhealthy food. Remember to enjoy in moderation so you can still fit into your clothes for Christmas:)
Here are some healthier recipe options for Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Weeks 88-91??
Last time I weighed-119.2
Current weight is unknown.....it's been a hard month. A death in the family and some major un-motivation and then Halloween candy(yes, i ate sugar:( and it wasn't worth it, never is) cold weather, tired, busy and the list goes on and on. It is so hard sometimes (insert your own motivational quote here). This week was a bit of a recovery week-only 2 runs (totaling 19 miles) and 1 day of yoga. My milestone as far as this month is concerned, is that I updated this blog. Stay tuned for less depressing news!!
Current weight is unknown.....it's been a hard month. A death in the family and some major un-motivation and then Halloween candy(yes, i ate sugar:( and it wasn't worth it, never is) cold weather, tired, busy and the list goes on and on. It is so hard sometimes (insert your own motivational quote here). This week was a bit of a recovery week-only 2 runs (totaling 19 miles) and 1 day of yoga. My milestone as far as this month is concerned, is that I updated this blog. Stay tuned for less depressing news!!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Week 86-87
Last Week-119.2
This Week-120.8
A couple of good weeks.....Not as much running this week:( a little under the weather and a little bit of bad weather outside makes for some unmotivated days. I did a great long run with Jasmine last week (14 mile Temple Run-8.51 pace) and my usual circuits.
Weekly Fitness Tip:Nutrition is important for kids too. Read some good tips here.
This Week-120.8
A couple of good weeks.....Not as much running this week:( a little under the weather and a little bit of bad weather outside makes for some unmotivated days. I did a great long run with Jasmine last week (14 mile Temple Run-8.51 pace) and my usual circuits.
Weekly Fitness Tip:Nutrition is important for kids too. Read some good tips here.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Week 85
Weight: 120.8 (before workout)
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.33 pace)
Tuesday-2 rounds of "summer fit" and 3 mile run
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.19 pace)
Thursday-full body/elliptic circuit
Friday-Yoga + abs
Saturday- "Filthy 50" (Crossfit Workout)+ 2 mile run
Weekly Fitness Tip:So here's a new workout you've gotta try! (thanks brady-or dang you brady i should say)....I thought I was pretty fit since doing tons of circuits, long distant running, sprints and always mixing things up.....I had never done any crossfit workouts and oh man, this was hard. To see results, you have got to challenge your body. Give this a try the next time you really want to kick your buns!!
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.33 pace)
Tuesday-2 rounds of "summer fit" and 3 mile run
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.19 pace)
Thursday-full body/elliptic circuit
Friday-Yoga + abs
Saturday- "Filthy 50" (Crossfit Workout)+ 2 mile run
Weekly Fitness Tip:So here's a new workout you've gotta try! (thanks brady-or dang you brady i should say)....I thought I was pretty fit since doing tons of circuits, long distant running, sprints and always mixing things up.....I had never done any crossfit workouts and oh man, this was hard. To see results, you have got to challenge your body. Give this a try the next time you really want to kick your buns!!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Week 84
Weight: 119.4 (after workout)
Monday-7 mile speed-run (treadmill: 51minutes, 40seconds-man it's hard!)
Tuesday-3 circuits Spartacus; 20 minutes elliptical, level 8/chatting with Natalie)
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.19 pace)
Thursday-full body/running circuit (3 miles)
Friday-off (tired and super busy--goes to show if i don't get up and get my workout in early, i don't do it at all)
Saturday-6-quarter mile sprints (10.0), 2 circuits Spartacus II, 1 mile run; ab ripper
Weekly Fitness Tip:MASTER YOUR ALARM CLOCK!! Covey talks about this.....wake up when you tell yourself you are going to! Not a single morning goes by that I don't lie in bed when my alarm buzzes and think "I'll just sleep a little longer and do my workout later," or I try to rationalize not getting up and I snooze for like 10 minutes some days. Just get up!! When you can get up early you not only will get more things accomplished, but you will get a great workout in and set the day for a really good tone. Even if you don't intend on working out, get up and read or clean or do laundry. Seriously, mastering your alarm clock is the first step to self-mastery and greater success!
Monday-7 mile speed-run (treadmill: 51minutes, 40seconds-man it's hard!)
Tuesday-3 circuits Spartacus; 20 minutes elliptical, level 8/chatting with Natalie)
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.19 pace)
Thursday-full body/running circuit (3 miles)
Friday-off (tired and super busy--goes to show if i don't get up and get my workout in early, i don't do it at all)
Saturday-6-quarter mile sprints (10.0), 2 circuits Spartacus II, 1 mile run; ab ripper
Weekly Fitness Tip:MASTER YOUR ALARM CLOCK!! Covey talks about this.....wake up when you tell yourself you are going to! Not a single morning goes by that I don't lie in bed when my alarm buzzes and think "I'll just sleep a little longer and do my workout later," or I try to rationalize not getting up and I snooze for like 10 minutes some days. Just get up!! When you can get up early you not only will get more things accomplished, but you will get a great workout in and set the day for a really good tone. Even if you don't intend on working out, get up and read or clean or do laundry. Seriously, mastering your alarm clock is the first step to self-mastery and greater success!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Week 83
Weight:122.4
Blah-I know this is still a low weight for me but I have been under 121 for so long.....I have eaten more calories everyday this week and I thought I would maintain. Oh well, I am really trying to stay balanced and not worry too much about the scale.
My workout's this week:
Monday- 14 mile Temple Run with Jasmine (8.55 pace) Long run with lots of hills!
Tuesday-2 rounds of Summer Fit; 20 minutes elliptical
Wednesday-7 mile run (7.55 pace)
Thursday-Yoga (sick)
Friday-Kenpo Karate
Saturday-"300 Workout" plus 4 miles on the treadmill (7.5-9.0)
Weekly Fitness Tip: Fuel up with the right stuff!
I really like this article about key nutrients many of us are lacking...check it out.
Blah-I know this is still a low weight for me but I have been under 121 for so long.....I have eaten more calories everyday this week and I thought I would maintain. Oh well, I am really trying to stay balanced and not worry too much about the scale.
My workout's this week:
Monday- 14 mile Temple Run with Jasmine (8.55 pace) Long run with lots of hills!
Tuesday-2 rounds of Summer Fit; 20 minutes elliptical
Wednesday-7 mile run (7.55 pace)
Thursday-Yoga (sick)
Friday-Kenpo Karate
Saturday-"300 Workout" plus 4 miles on the treadmill (7.5-9.0)
Weekly Fitness Tip: Fuel up with the right stuff!
I really like this article about key nutrients many of us are lacking...check it out.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Weeks 81-82
Weight: 120.6
Last Week's Workout:
Monday-11 mile run outside (8.22 pace)
Tuesday-Spartacus (yeah-my arm is feeling better!!)
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.22 pace)
Thursday-Full body/elliptical circuit + 15 flights of stairs (55 minutes)
Friday-Power Yoga
Saturday-probably some sprints and Spartacus II
Weekly Fitness Tip: Do you read Nutrition labels??
Well, you should! Not only should you be aware of how big a serving is, how many calories, fat, carbs etc are in a single serving, but you should also be reading what is going into your body. Is your wheat bread really whole wheat?? Is there high fructose corn syrup and enriched flour instead of whole wheat flour? I think it is a good idea to eat things with less than 5-6 ingredients and as minimally processed as possible. Here is an article on sneaky food additives to be aware of. Remember, baby steps and consistency will get you going in the right direction.
Last Week's Workout:
Monday-11 mile run outside (8.22 pace)
Tuesday-Spartacus (yeah-my arm is feeling better!!)
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.22 pace)
Thursday-Full body/elliptical circuit + 15 flights of stairs (55 minutes)
Friday-Power Yoga
Saturday-probably some sprints and Spartacus II
Weekly Fitness Tip: Do you read Nutrition labels??
Well, you should! Not only should you be aware of how big a serving is, how many calories, fat, carbs etc are in a single serving, but you should also be reading what is going into your body. Is your wheat bread really whole wheat?? Is there high fructose corn syrup and enriched flour instead of whole wheat flour? I think it is a good idea to eat things with less than 5-6 ingredients and as minimally processed as possible. Here is an article on sneaky food additives to be aware of. Remember, baby steps and consistency will get you going in the right direction.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Weeks 79-80
Weight: 121.4
Feeling good but a little sick of my sore arm; I haven't really picked up a weight in 3 weeks!!! Believe it or not, I am really missing push-ups!!! I am really trying to eat good since my workouts aren't so intense but my motivation is slightly decreased when I am not really hitting it-go figure.
Last Week's Workout:
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.06 pace-fastest time, non-race)
Tuesday- Plyometrics
Wednesday- 6 mile run outside (8.16 pace)
Thursday-Kenpo Karate
Friday-off
Saturday-3 mile running/leg circuit; 15 flights of stairs
Weekly Fitness Tip: ONE WORD FOR RESULTS!
In all of my experience and years of working-out, losing weight and trying to focus on my diet I have one word for you. It is the most important word ever if you want to see results......CONSISTENCY!!!!! People are often getting caught up in the low-carb, low-fat, when should I do cardio, how hard should I lift, should I eat 6 mini-meals or 3 bigger ones, should I use this supplement and do this cleanse and so on and so on that they forget good old fashioned consistent hard work! Get a routine, change your lifestyle a bit, challenge yourself and be consistent and patient and you will achieve the body you want.
Feeling good but a little sick of my sore arm; I haven't really picked up a weight in 3 weeks!!! Believe it or not, I am really missing push-ups!!! I am really trying to eat good since my workouts aren't so intense but my motivation is slightly decreased when I am not really hitting it-go figure.
Last Week's Workout:
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.06 pace-fastest time, non-race)
Tuesday- Plyometrics
Wednesday- 6 mile run outside (8.16 pace)
Thursday-Kenpo Karate
Friday-off
Saturday-3 mile running/leg circuit; 15 flights of stairs
Weekly Fitness Tip: ONE WORD FOR RESULTS!
In all of my experience and years of working-out, losing weight and trying to focus on my diet I have one word for you. It is the most important word ever if you want to see results......CONSISTENCY!!!!! People are often getting caught up in the low-carb, low-fat, when should I do cardio, how hard should I lift, should I eat 6 mini-meals or 3 bigger ones, should I use this supplement and do this cleanse and so on and so on that they forget good old fashioned consistent hard work! Get a routine, change your lifestyle a bit, challenge yourself and be consistent and patient and you will achieve the body you want.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Week 76-78
Weight:120.8
So a couple of blah weeks.....I hurt my stupid arm (fell on the sidewalk while running) and I can barely move it let alone do a push-up, Brady is training for 2 weeks at Camp Williams and I have been eating everything in sight!! My workouts have been a bit sporadic and I think my weight creeped up a bit last week but I am getting it back down. I hate those times when you feel unmotivated and out of control--it happens to the best of us.......Here I go again, ready to be disciplined and balanced (as much as possible).
Here are some yummy pizza recipes that I found-perfect for summer, grilling and eating light:)
So a couple of blah weeks.....I hurt my stupid arm (fell on the sidewalk while running) and I can barely move it let alone do a push-up, Brady is training for 2 weeks at Camp Williams and I have been eating everything in sight!! My workouts have been a bit sporadic and I think my weight creeped up a bit last week but I am getting it back down. I hate those times when you feel unmotivated and out of control--it happens to the best of us.......Here I go again, ready to be disciplined and balanced (as much as possible).
Here are some yummy pizza recipes that I found-perfect for summer, grilling and eating light:)
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Week 75
Weight: 120
Weekly Workout:
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.55 pace-slow)
Tuesday-Summer Fit Workout + 15 minutes running (9.0)
Wednesday-Kenpo Karate + 10 minutes Plyo
Thursday-Running/Full-body circuit (60 minutes)
Friday-Yoga
Saturday-8-quarter mile sprints; 2 rounds of Spartacus II
Weekly Workout:
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.55 pace-slow)
Tuesday-Summer Fit Workout + 15 minutes running (9.0)
Wednesday-Kenpo Karate + 10 minutes Plyo
Thursday-Running/Full-body circuit (60 minutes)
Friday-Yoga
Saturday-8-quarter mile sprints; 2 rounds of Spartacus II
Monday, July 11, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
week 73-74
Weight: 120
Still trying to find that balance between being thin and being obsessive. I feel great where I am at and it hasn't been too hard to maintain, but I don't want to go down the road where my thoughts are too centered on being lean.
Monday-10 mile run outside (unofficial PR:8.05 pace)
Tuesday-3 Circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.25 pace)
Thursday-Upper/Lower body/sprints circuit
Friday-4 mile speed run (7.11 pace)
Saturday-Yoga
Monday-Half Marathon-came in 3rd place-1:44-yippee! (7.55 pace with a good amount of uphill and incline)
Tuesday-Lean belly workout
Wednesday-rest
Thursday-3 circuits Spartacus
Friday-Yoga
Saturday-5.5 mile run outside (8.36 pace-slow and tired)
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. It gets your metabolism going and helps you to eat less throughout the day.
Here is a great site I found for some great breakfast recipes.
Still trying to find that balance between being thin and being obsessive. I feel great where I am at and it hasn't been too hard to maintain, but I don't want to go down the road where my thoughts are too centered on being lean.
Monday-10 mile run outside (unofficial PR:8.05 pace)
Tuesday-3 Circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.25 pace)
Thursday-Upper/Lower body/sprints circuit
Friday-4 mile speed run (7.11 pace)
Saturday-Yoga
Monday-Half Marathon-came in 3rd place-1:44-yippee! (7.55 pace with a good amount of uphill and incline)
Tuesday-Lean belly workout
Wednesday-rest
Thursday-3 circuits Spartacus
Friday-Yoga
Saturday-5.5 mile run outside (8.36 pace-slow and tired)
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. It gets your metabolism going and helps you to eat less throughout the day.
Here is a great site I found for some great breakfast recipes.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Week 72
Weight: 120.8
Monday-12 mile Temple Run (8.30 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits Spartacus
Wednesday-6 mile run (8.40 pace)
Thursday-Full body circuit; 15 sprints up stairs
Friday-45 minutes yoga
Saturday-Core Synergistics (P90X)
Weekly Fitness Tip: GO FOR OVERALL FITNESS!
I think it is so important to remember to have fitness goals and always challenge your body and keep your muscles guessing rather than focusing on goals such as smaller thighs, ripped abs, super-defined calves, etc. Don't get me wrong, those things would be great but when you focus on being strong, having endurance, being flexible, being fast and just overall fit, you will be less prone to injury, be able to do daily activities better and look great. In other words, you will get your personal best body by being overall physically fit.
Monday-12 mile Temple Run (8.30 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits Spartacus
Wednesday-6 mile run (8.40 pace)
Thursday-Full body circuit; 15 sprints up stairs
Friday-45 minutes yoga
Saturday-Core Synergistics (P90X)
Weekly Fitness Tip: GO FOR OVERALL FITNESS!
I think it is so important to remember to have fitness goals and always challenge your body and keep your muscles guessing rather than focusing on goals such as smaller thighs, ripped abs, super-defined calves, etc. Don't get me wrong, those things would be great but when you focus on being strong, having endurance, being flexible, being fast and just overall fit, you will be less prone to injury, be able to do daily activities better and look great. In other words, you will get your personal best body by being overall physically fit.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Weeks 70-71
Weight:121
A fairly good couple of weeks. 2 or 3 days of some major eating days-burger and onion rings and my usual cracker/pb feast.
My two longs runs were at an 8.09 pace and a temple run at 8.40 pace-Gearing up for my half-marathon on the 4th of July. Still doing spartacus/full body circuits and I am up to 8 quarter-mile sprints (hard!!)
Weekly Fitness Tip: JUST KEEP GOING!!
Have you ever been so strict on your eating and so good at working out yet the number on the scale just doesn't budge?? This has happened to me for sure. It is so frustrating; I definitely have shed a few tears looking at that stupid number on the scale. Get your mind out of that mentality and just try to be patient. Keep going, be consistent and give it time....it will happen for you if you are putting the work in. Here's a good article I found.
A fairly good couple of weeks. 2 or 3 days of some major eating days-burger and onion rings and my usual cracker/pb feast.
My two longs runs were at an 8.09 pace and a temple run at 8.40 pace-Gearing up for my half-marathon on the 4th of July. Still doing spartacus/full body circuits and I am up to 8 quarter-mile sprints (hard!!)
Weekly Fitness Tip: JUST KEEP GOING!!
Have you ever been so strict on your eating and so good at working out yet the number on the scale just doesn't budge?? This has happened to me for sure. It is so frustrating; I definitely have shed a few tears looking at that stupid number on the scale. Get your mind out of that mentality and just try to be patient. Keep going, be consistent and give it time....it will happen for you if you are putting the work in. Here's a good article I found.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Week 69
Weight:119.2
Another good week; what can I say, I'm near perfect!!! We dined out once and I was so loving it. My workout last week:
Monday-7 mile speed run (treadmill, 48.30 minutes-8.5-10.0 speed, incline 1.0)
Tuesday-Upper body/running circuit (60 minutes); abs
Wednesday-6 mile run outside (8.40 pace) running with prego friend:)
Thursday-Lower body/elliptical circuit; abs
Friday-45 minutes power yoga
Saturday-8 quarter-mile sprints at 10.0, incline 1.0, 2 circuits of Spartacus II
My new obsession: Arctic Zero
Oh how I miss the days of real ice cream......it's been nearly 6 months since I've had sugar. I definitely feel great but really miss those delicious yet dangerous treats! This ice cream is such a yummy treat and you can eat the WHOLE PINT for only 150 calories. It's a dream come true to this sugar-loving but hadn't had it forever gal! I found a lot of flavors at Sunflower market. Yippee!!
Another good week; what can I say, I'm near perfect!!! We dined out once and I was so loving it. My workout last week:
Monday-7 mile speed run (treadmill, 48.30 minutes-8.5-10.0 speed, incline 1.0)
Tuesday-Upper body/running circuit (60 minutes); abs
Wednesday-6 mile run outside (8.40 pace) running with prego friend:)
Thursday-Lower body/elliptical circuit; abs
Friday-45 minutes power yoga
Saturday-8 quarter-mile sprints at 10.0, incline 1.0, 2 circuits of Spartacus II
My new obsession: Arctic Zero
Oh how I miss the days of real ice cream......it's been nearly 6 months since I've had sugar. I definitely feel great but really miss those delicious yet dangerous treats! This ice cream is such a yummy treat and you can eat the WHOLE PINT for only 150 calories. It's a dream come true to this sugar-loving but hadn't had it forever gal! I found a lot of flavors at Sunflower market. Yippee!!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Week 68
Weight: 120.2
This week, I am bored and sick of the weather and want to eat everything a little bit. My workouts were great and I was so looking forward to my Half-Marathon this Monday, but unfortunately it got cancelled?!!! I'm bummed but will be running the Freedom Half Marathon on the 4th of July.
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.39 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.35 pace)
Thursday-3 circuits Summer Fit; abs
Friday-50 minutes power yoga
Saturday-probably 2 circuits of Spartacus II and some sprints
Yummy New Breakfast Recipe-BAKED OATMEAL
1/4 cup quick oats, dry
2 egg whites
1/4 cup almond milk
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 TBS light butter (i like brummel and brown)
* Whisk eggs and milk and add the rest of the ingredients. Pour into an oven safe dish sprayed with cooking spray.(I used a large ramekin) Bake at 350 for 15-17 minutes. I topped mine with peanut butter syrup: 1/4 cup sugar free syrup mixed with 2 tsp peanut butter then nuked and stirred till creamy. YUMMM!!
Serves 1: 210 calories, 12 grams protein
This week, I am bored and sick of the weather and want to eat everything a little bit. My workouts were great and I was so looking forward to my Half-Marathon this Monday, but unfortunately it got cancelled?!!! I'm bummed but will be running the Freedom Half Marathon on the 4th of July.
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.39 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.35 pace)
Thursday-3 circuits Summer Fit; abs
Friday-50 minutes power yoga
Saturday-probably 2 circuits of Spartacus II and some sprints
Yummy New Breakfast Recipe-BAKED OATMEAL
1/4 cup quick oats, dry
2 egg whites
1/4 cup almond milk
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 TBS light butter (i like brummel and brown)
* Whisk eggs and milk and add the rest of the ingredients. Pour into an oven safe dish sprayed with cooking spray.(I used a large ramekin) Bake at 350 for 15-17 minutes. I topped mine with peanut butter syrup: 1/4 cup sugar free syrup mixed with 2 tsp peanut butter then nuked and stirred till creamy. YUMMM!!
Serves 1: 210 calories, 12 grams protein
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Week 67
Weight: 120.2
A good week for the most part...finally some sunshine to lift my spirits and get my kids out of the house! Clean diet mostly-chinese food 1 day and bbq 1 day but I watched my portion sizes.
My workout this last week:
Monday-Bountiful Temple Run (12 miles round trip-8.39 pace) the hills are hard on this run (about 5 miles) so it took me about an hour and 50 minutes, but I burned 1200 calories!!!!
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-6 mile run (8.40 pace) TIRED!!
Thursday-2 circuits of Summer Fit & 2 mile run
Friday-off
Saturday-2 circuits of Spartacus II and 6 quarter mile sprints at 10.0
Weekly Fitness Tip: A VICTIM OF OVER-TRAINING!!
So this last week Brady told me he thinks I am over-training. I really dislike taking rest days but I looked at my week. I was super sluggish and tired, cranky with my kids (what's new:)) overly sensitive, head-achy, weak and starving and just felt overall blah. I took Friday off to rest and felt better today. I think after I run the Memorial Half Marathon, I will take a week off of all my intense stuff and stick with Yoga and Stretching. I have got to remember that a little r&r (rest and recovery) does the body just as good as sprinting, running and super-setting!
Some good reads here and here.
A good week for the most part...finally some sunshine to lift my spirits and get my kids out of the house! Clean diet mostly-chinese food 1 day and bbq 1 day but I watched my portion sizes.
My workout this last week:
Monday-Bountiful Temple Run (12 miles round trip-8.39 pace) the hills are hard on this run (about 5 miles) so it took me about an hour and 50 minutes, but I burned 1200 calories!!!!
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-6 mile run (8.40 pace) TIRED!!
Thursday-2 circuits of Summer Fit & 2 mile run
Friday-off
Saturday-2 circuits of Spartacus II and 6 quarter mile sprints at 10.0
Weekly Fitness Tip: A VICTIM OF OVER-TRAINING!!
So this last week Brady told me he thinks I am over-training. I really dislike taking rest days but I looked at my week. I was super sluggish and tired, cranky with my kids (what's new:)) overly sensitive, head-achy, weak and starving and just felt overall blah. I took Friday off to rest and felt better today. I think after I run the Memorial Half Marathon, I will take a week off of all my intense stuff and stick with Yoga and Stretching. I have got to remember that a little r&r (rest and recovery) does the body just as good as sprinting, running and super-setting!
Some good reads here and here.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Weeks 65-66
Weight: 120.8
Last week, Las Vegas got me a little off my game, but we ate pretty well for the most part. The week after I was pretty much back on my usual and feeling good. It's funny how a vacation can make it so hard to jump back into those 5am workouts.
Here I am lounging by the pool.....I felt great and so comfortable in my own skin.... a way better feeling than sipping a super high calorie drink or letting myself go on "vacation food"
My Week of Workouts:
Monday-5 mile run (a little slower, about 40 minutes)
Tuesday-45 minutes of Max Interval Insanity (very Insane and thought I would injure myself slightly)
Wednesday- 50 minutes Power Yoga
Thursday-Upper body/running circuit (60 minutes); ab ripper
Friday-Lower body/running circuit (60 minutes)
Saturday-30 minutes Insanity Pure Cardio, 2 mile run; ab ripper
Recipe for one of my favorite breakfasts-PROTEIN PANCAKES:
1/4 cup oats
1/4 cup cottage cheese
2 egg whites
2 TBS pumpkin or applesauce (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
*Blend these all up in food processor or blender and cook like normal pancakes. This serves one and has about 150 calories and 18 grams of protein. I love to serve them with 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup warmed in the microwave then 1/2 TBS of peanut butter stirred in. YUMMMMYYYYY!!!!
Last week, Las Vegas got me a little off my game, but we ate pretty well for the most part. The week after I was pretty much back on my usual and feeling good. It's funny how a vacation can make it so hard to jump back into those 5am workouts.
Here I am lounging by the pool.....I felt great and so comfortable in my own skin.... a way better feeling than sipping a super high calorie drink or letting myself go on "vacation food"
My Week of Workouts:
Monday-5 mile run (a little slower, about 40 minutes)
Tuesday-45 minutes of Max Interval Insanity (very Insane and thought I would injure myself slightly)
Wednesday- 50 minutes Power Yoga
Thursday-Upper body/running circuit (60 minutes); ab ripper
Friday-Lower body/running circuit (60 minutes)
Saturday-30 minutes Insanity Pure Cardio, 2 mile run; ab ripper
Recipe for one of my favorite breakfasts-PROTEIN PANCAKES:
1/4 cup oats
1/4 cup cottage cheese
2 egg whites
2 TBS pumpkin or applesauce (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
*Blend these all up in food processor or blender and cook like normal pancakes. This serves one and has about 150 calories and 18 grams of protein. I love to serve them with 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup warmed in the microwave then 1/2 TBS of peanut butter stirred in. YUMMMMYYYYY!!!!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Week 64
Weight: 121.2 (120.8 after Saturday's workout)
Good clean week.....no Easter candy....no going to bed with a huge belly-ache....no waking up feeling bloated and yucky and unmotivated to workout.....yay!....all in all, I enjoyed the holiday much more without loads of candy.
My Workout This Week:
Monday-nada
Tuesday-2 circuits of Spartacus, 2 mile run (8.5 treadmill); ab ripper
Wednesday-7 mile run (treadmill-51 minutes-8.5-10.0)HARD!!
Thursday-Push-ups, pull-ups, abs, running circuit
Friday-50 minute Power Yoga
Saturday-2 circuits Spartacus II, 4 mile run at 7.5-9.0
Weekly Fitness Tip: MYTHS DE-BUNKED
Myth #1: You must workout in a lower-intensity, fat-burning state to lose the most weight.
-Not so, doing high intensity interval training (HIIT) not only facilitates in burning more calories overall, thus more weight lost, but you are actually training your body to be more of a fat-burning machine and the after-burn (ie: metabolism) is greater.
Myth #2: You should eliminate carbs to lose weight.
-You should eat carbs to lose weight, especially if you are working out!! If you are lifting heavy, eat a lot of carbs and protein to gain size. If you want to shape and be leaner, eat moderate carbs and protein. Eliminating carbs all together is dangerous and counter-productive. (When I say carbs, I mean the good ones: oatmeal, whole-wheat things, yams, fruits, veggies)
Myth #3: You can target certain body parts to "spot reduce."
-No, no never!!! If you want to get rid of your muffin-top or saddle-bags, doing endless crunches or lunges will do nothing for you if you are not losing fat overall. Make sure you are doing those moves, amongst others, but you must tone the muscle underneath and lose the fat with a restricted diet and cardio in order to see those sleek muscles.
Hope this was helpful:)
Good clean week.....no Easter candy....no going to bed with a huge belly-ache....no waking up feeling bloated and yucky and unmotivated to workout.....yay!....all in all, I enjoyed the holiday much more without loads of candy.
My Workout This Week:
Monday-nada
Tuesday-2 circuits of Spartacus, 2 mile run (8.5 treadmill); ab ripper
Wednesday-7 mile run (treadmill-51 minutes-8.5-10.0)HARD!!
Thursday-Push-ups, pull-ups, abs, running circuit
Friday-50 minute Power Yoga
Saturday-2 circuits Spartacus II, 4 mile run at 7.5-9.0
Weekly Fitness Tip: MYTHS DE-BUNKED
Myth #1: You must workout in a lower-intensity, fat-burning state to lose the most weight.
-Not so, doing high intensity interval training (HIIT) not only facilitates in burning more calories overall, thus more weight lost, but you are actually training your body to be more of a fat-burning machine and the after-burn (ie: metabolism) is greater.
Myth #2: You should eliminate carbs to lose weight.
-You should eat carbs to lose weight, especially if you are working out!! If you are lifting heavy, eat a lot of carbs and protein to gain size. If you want to shape and be leaner, eat moderate carbs and protein. Eliminating carbs all together is dangerous and counter-productive. (When I say carbs, I mean the good ones: oatmeal, whole-wheat things, yams, fruits, veggies)
Myth #3: You can target certain body parts to "spot reduce."
-No, no never!!! If you want to get rid of your muffin-top or saddle-bags, doing endless crunches or lunges will do nothing for you if you are not losing fat overall. Make sure you are doing those moves, amongst others, but you must tone the muscle underneath and lose the fat with a restricted diet and cardio in order to see those sleek muscles.
Hope this was helpful:)
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Week 63
Weight: 121.4 (after my great saturday morning workout, but lots of water)
Eating clean still and upping my carb intake a little. I am really craving sugar and sweets and easter candy and am contemplating eating it this Sunday. I hate thinking about it and know that it is so hard for me to control so I am really not sure if I will be digging into the easter basket for these delicious, nostalgic candies I love so dearly. Stay tuned.....
My Workout This Week:
Monday-7 mile run (treadmill, 51.40 minutes, 8.5-10.0)
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus, 15 minutes of abs/insanity
Wednesday-5 mile run (40 minutes) 15 minutes elliptical
Thursday- 2 circuits of Summer Fit, 3 mile run
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday-2 circuits Spartacus II, 3 mile (HIIT) run at 7.2-9.0/10.0 2 minutes each)
Fitness/Nutrition Tip:
So gearing up for the wonderful, sugar-filled holiday, here is some intense reading (thanks again to my always informed hubby) about the effects on sugar to your brain and other organs in your body. It may make you second guess how much damage you'll do:)
Eating clean still and upping my carb intake a little. I am really craving sugar and sweets and easter candy and am contemplating eating it this Sunday. I hate thinking about it and know that it is so hard for me to control so I am really not sure if I will be digging into the easter basket for these delicious, nostalgic candies I love so dearly. Stay tuned.....
My Workout This Week:
Monday-7 mile run (treadmill, 51.40 minutes, 8.5-10.0)
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus, 15 minutes of abs/insanity
Wednesday-5 mile run (40 minutes) 15 minutes elliptical
Thursday- 2 circuits of Summer Fit, 3 mile run
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday-2 circuits Spartacus II, 3 mile (HIIT) run at 7.2-9.0/10.0 2 minutes each)
Fitness/Nutrition Tip:
So gearing up for the wonderful, sugar-filled holiday, here is some intense reading (thanks again to my always informed hubby) about the effects on sugar to your brain and other organs in your body. It may make you second guess how much damage you'll do:)
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Weeks 61 & 62
Weight: 122.8
Pretty clean diet this week (dined out at Sweet Tomatoes).
My workout this week:
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.35 pace-I've been itching to go long in a while and this is the longest I've run since my marathon)
Tuesday-3 rounds of Spartacus
Wednesday-5.5 mile run (treadmill, 40 minutes, 7.5-9.0) .5 mile incline walk
Thursday-Push-ups/pull-ups/legs circuit; ab ripper
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday-2 circuits Spartacus II; 2 mile run (15 minutes)
Hooray there's a new Spartacus!!! If you haven't been privileged enough to be receive it by e-mail form Brady:) here it is!! It's awesome and a great new challenge.
Pretty clean diet this week (dined out at Sweet Tomatoes).
My workout this week:
Monday-10 mile run outside (8.35 pace-I've been itching to go long in a while and this is the longest I've run since my marathon)
Tuesday-3 rounds of Spartacus
Wednesday-5.5 mile run (treadmill, 40 minutes, 7.5-9.0) .5 mile incline walk
Thursday-Push-ups/pull-ups/legs circuit; ab ripper
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday-2 circuits Spartacus II; 2 mile run (15 minutes)
Hooray there's a new Spartacus!!! If you haven't been privileged enough to be receive it by e-mail form Brady:) here it is!! It's awesome and a great new challenge.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Weeks 59 & 60
Weight: 123.2
So we were in Jackson Hole last week (no kids-hooray!!) and I ate pretty bad for about 5 days straight. I had to pull myself out and remind myself why I eat the way I do. Read: it's a lifestyle!! I have those dips and downs and slumps, but I persevere!! Although it was super yummy, I was ready to be back on my routine. Still going strong with no sugar and I think I may have it on Easter?
Workout-
Monday: 50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Tuesday: 2 circuits of Sparatacus, 2 mile run; ab ripper
Wednesday: Upper body/running circuit (50 minutes)
Thursday: Lower Body/running circuit (60 minutes); ab ripper
Friday: 50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday: 1 round of Spartacus, 1 round of Summer Fit, 3 mile run (8.0-9.0 treadmill), 25 floor sweepers with 25 lbs on the bar (BOO-YA BRADY & AUSTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Weekly Fitness Tip:
I love the "eat this not that" guy and found this article to be fun and useful-it talks about how to do exercises more effectively thus getting better results.
Sweat This, Not That!
So we were in Jackson Hole last week (no kids-hooray!!) and I ate pretty bad for about 5 days straight. I had to pull myself out and remind myself why I eat the way I do. Read: it's a lifestyle!! I have those dips and downs and slumps, but I persevere!! Although it was super yummy, I was ready to be back on my routine. Still going strong with no sugar and I think I may have it on Easter?
Workout-
Monday: 50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Tuesday: 2 circuits of Sparatacus, 2 mile run; ab ripper
Wednesday: Upper body/running circuit (50 minutes)
Thursday: Lower Body/running circuit (60 minutes); ab ripper
Friday: 50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday: 1 round of Spartacus, 1 round of Summer Fit, 3 mile run (8.0-9.0 treadmill), 25 floor sweepers with 25 lbs on the bar (BOO-YA BRADY & AUSTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Weekly Fitness Tip:
I love the "eat this not that" guy and found this article to be fun and useful-it talks about how to do exercises more effectively thus getting better results.
Sweat This, Not That!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Week 58
Weight: 121.6 (after my workout)
That is a really low weight for me but I would love to maintain it. I feel really lean and fit. My diet was clean except for a lot of pizza on Friday night and a good amount of pb and crackers on Sunday-YUMMM!!!
My workout this week:
Monday-7 mile run outside (8.30 pace)
Tuesday-2 circuits "War on Fat" and 2.5 miles at 8.0
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (super windy-9.0 pace)
Thursday-2 circuits "Lean Belly Workout" 15 minutes elliptical and some Insanity moves for about 20 minutes
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday-2 circuits of "Spartacus" 2.5 mile run (7.5-8.5) and 10 minutes incline walk
That is a really low weight for me but I would love to maintain it. I feel really lean and fit. My diet was clean except for a lot of pizza on Friday night and a good amount of pb and crackers on Sunday-YUMMM!!!
My workout this week:
Monday-7 mile run outside (8.30 pace)
Tuesday-2 circuits "War on Fat" and 2.5 miles at 8.0
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (super windy-9.0 pace)
Thursday-2 circuits "Lean Belly Workout" 15 minutes elliptical and some Insanity moves for about 20 minutes
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday-2 circuits of "Spartacus" 2.5 mile run (7.5-8.5) and 10 minutes incline walk
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Week 57
Weight: 124.8
Exactly the same weight, hmm??? I did not eat over 1300 calories all week, not even Sunday!! I probably haven't gone over 1500 calories in about 3 weeks. I need a cheat!!!
My workout this week was great!!! Here's what I did:
Monday-5 mile run in 38 minutes. (I decided I wanted to run faster than my fastest ever 5K which was 21 minutes so...I did the first 3 miles in 20 and half minutes ((I had to run between 8.5-9.0 on the treadmill)) then I ran the last 2 miles at 7.5 and then jumped it up to 9.0 and 10.0 at the end-this was tough but I felt on cloud 9 all day!!)
Tuesday-Summer Fit Circuit and 2 mile run at 8.5; ab ripper
Wednesday-50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Thursday-Lean Belly Circuit with 2 mile run at 8.5 and 10 sets of stairs
Friday-50 minutes power yoga
Saturday-2 circuits of good ol' Spartacus and 3.5 mile run (7.5 half-mile, 8.5 half-mile x's 3, 1/2 mile at 7.0 incline and 6.8 speed)
Weekly Fitness Tip: As I have said a million times, you can't out train a bad diet, nutrition is key! Here's a great article I happened on about Superfoods.
Exactly the same weight, hmm??? I did not eat over 1300 calories all week, not even Sunday!! I probably haven't gone over 1500 calories in about 3 weeks. I need a cheat!!!
My workout this week was great!!! Here's what I did:
Monday-5 mile run in 38 minutes. (I decided I wanted to run faster than my fastest ever 5K which was 21 minutes so...I did the first 3 miles in 20 and half minutes ((I had to run between 8.5-9.0 on the treadmill)) then I ran the last 2 miles at 7.5 and then jumped it up to 9.0 and 10.0 at the end-this was tough but I felt on cloud 9 all day!!)
Tuesday-Summer Fit Circuit and 2 mile run at 8.5; ab ripper
Wednesday-50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Thursday-Lean Belly Circuit with 2 mile run at 8.5 and 10 sets of stairs
Friday-50 minutes power yoga
Saturday-2 circuits of good ol' Spartacus and 3.5 mile run (7.5 half-mile, 8.5 half-mile x's 3, 1/2 mile at 7.0 incline and 6.8 speed)
Weekly Fitness Tip: As I have said a million times, you can't out train a bad diet, nutrition is key! Here's a great article I happened on about Superfoods.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Week 56
Weight: 124.8
My eating was uber-clean, not because I am trying to reach some number on the scale, even though getting to 125 again feels great and my clothes are fitting great, but more rewarding is feeling good when I eat healthy and the empowerment I gain with a controlled diet.
My workout this week:
Monday-6.5 mile run outside (8.44 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits Lean Belly Workout with 2 miles worth of sprints
Wednesday-Upper Body/Running circuit
Thursday-Lower body/running circuit; ab ripper
Friday-5 mile run outside (8.55 pace)-boy was I tired this morning; 5 am every morning is getting to me!!
Saturday-50 minutes power yoga
Weekly Fitness Tip: Are you trying to go low-carb to lose weight? I've been reading about why this is not such a grand idea. It seems that people who eat more fiber rich good carbs are thinner and more satisfied with their eating plans. Here's a great article if you're interested.
My eating was uber-clean, not because I am trying to reach some number on the scale, even though getting to 125 again feels great and my clothes are fitting great, but more rewarding is feeling good when I eat healthy and the empowerment I gain with a controlled diet.
My workout this week:
Monday-6.5 mile run outside (8.44 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits Lean Belly Workout with 2 miles worth of sprints
Wednesday-Upper Body/Running circuit
Thursday-Lower body/running circuit; ab ripper
Friday-5 mile run outside (8.55 pace)-boy was I tired this morning; 5 am every morning is getting to me!!
Saturday-50 minutes power yoga
Weekly Fitness Tip: Are you trying to go low-carb to lose weight? I've been reading about why this is not such a grand idea. It seems that people who eat more fiber rich good carbs are thinner and more satisfied with their eating plans. Here's a great article if you're interested.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Week 55
Weight: 126.6
My week of eating was exceptionally clean except for Sunday (of course) and extra calories on my 8-mile run day.
My workout:
Monday-8-mile run outside (8.44 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits flat belly workout with 3 miles worth of sprinting in between; ab ripper
Wednesday-30 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes bike
Thursday-upper body, running (8.5-9.0)circuit; abs
Friday-50 minutes power yoga
Saturday-300 workout (thanks brady!) 32 minutes; 3 mile run at 7.0-9.0
Weekly Tip: More on why you should avoid that delicious yet poisonous, addictive, horrible, body-ruining, mood altering, did I say horrible, processed white stuff: Come on, give it up already!! Read more here.
My week of eating was exceptionally clean except for Sunday (of course) and extra calories on my 8-mile run day.
My workout:
Monday-8-mile run outside (8.44 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits flat belly workout with 3 miles worth of sprinting in between; ab ripper
Wednesday-30 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes bike
Thursday-upper body, running (8.5-9.0)circuit; abs
Friday-50 minutes power yoga
Saturday-300 workout (thanks brady!) 32 minutes; 3 mile run at 7.0-9.0
Weekly Tip: More on why you should avoid that delicious yet poisonous, addictive, horrible, body-ruining, mood altering, did I say horrible, processed white stuff: Come on, give it up already!! Read more here.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Week 54
Weight: 127
An entire week of clean eating, except for delicious Thai on Valentine's Day and the usual extra food on Sunday.
My workout this last week:
Monday-50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-5 mile run (treadmill, 7.0-8.0); ab ripper
Thursday-2 circuits Flat Belly Workout, 2.5 mile sprints (7.5-9.0)
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday-probably a long run or Spratacus.....
Recipe for delicious sugar-free double chocolate protein brownies:
# 1 Cup Splenda
# 6 tablespoons margarine, softened (i use brummel & brown)
# 3/4 Cup flour ( I used soy flour, 21 grams of protein)( You can use all-purpose flour but you will have less protein)
# 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
# 2 eggs (6grams of protein)
# 6 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
# 1/2 Cup applesauce (i used canned pumpkin & they were so much better!!)
# 1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet or Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
# 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
# 1 teaspoon Sugar Free Da Vinci Syrup (didn't have this on hand so i used 1 tsp milk)
# 1 1/2 scoops of Vanilla protein ( 78 grams of protein)(i used chocolate here)
Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8x8 glass baking dish or a 12 cup muffin tin with pam.
In a large bowl, combine flour, splenda, cocoa powder, baking soda and protein powder. Stir till blended. In another bowl, combine margarine, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract & SF vanilla syrup.
Mix well and then stir into flour mixture. Blend well. Add the chocolate chips and nuts. Mix well and spread batter in 8x8 glass dish or muffin tin. Bake for 15 to 20 mins. ( Mine were done in 15 mins.) Check with toothpick in the middle after 15mins. If not done let them cook another 5 mins. (DO NOT OVERBAKE THESE-THEY WILL NOT BE MOIST!!!)
An entire week of clean eating, except for delicious Thai on Valentine's Day and the usual extra food on Sunday.
My workout this last week:
Monday-50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-5 mile run (treadmill, 7.0-8.0); ab ripper
Thursday-2 circuits Flat Belly Workout, 2.5 mile sprints (7.5-9.0)
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Saturday-probably a long run or Spratacus.....
Recipe for delicious sugar-free double chocolate protein brownies:
# 1 Cup Splenda
# 6 tablespoons margarine, softened (i use brummel & brown)
# 3/4 Cup flour ( I used soy flour, 21 grams of protein)( You can use all-purpose flour but you will have less protein)
# 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
# 2 eggs (6grams of protein)
# 6 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
# 1/2 Cup applesauce (i used canned pumpkin & they were so much better!!)
# 1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet or Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
# 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
# 1 teaspoon Sugar Free Da Vinci Syrup (didn't have this on hand so i used 1 tsp milk)
# 1 1/2 scoops of Vanilla protein ( 78 grams of protein)(i used chocolate here)
Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8x8 glass baking dish or a 12 cup muffin tin with pam.
In a large bowl, combine flour, splenda, cocoa powder, baking soda and protein powder. Stir till blended. In another bowl, combine margarine, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract & SF vanilla syrup.
Mix well and then stir into flour mixture. Blend well. Add the chocolate chips and nuts. Mix well and spread batter in 8x8 glass dish or muffin tin. Bake for 15 to 20 mins. ( Mine were done in 15 mins.) Check with toothpick in the middle after 15mins. If not done let them cook another 5 mins. (DO NOT OVERBAKE THESE-THEY WILL NOT BE MOIST!!!)
Friday, February 11, 2011
Week 53
Weight: 128
So I was wishing this was more, but I am not getting hung up on a number!! My diet was super clean and I was pretty hungry most days. I have not had a cheat meal in nearly 3 weeks and still no sugar! My foot and ankle are feeling quite a bit better....maybe back to some good mileage running wise.
My workout this week:
Monday-4 mile run 1 mile incline walk (treadmill-9.13 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus; ab ripper
Wednesday-30 minutes elliptical, 20 minute bike
Thursday-3 circuits Spartacus; planks
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Tomorrow I will probably do Summer Fit and run a mile or two.
Weekly Fitness Tip: Valentine's candy is looming and we are into month two of 2011....motivation starts to drop eh?? Here is a cool calculator I found. And just think, only about 50 days until spring; ready for less clothing??
So I was wishing this was more, but I am not getting hung up on a number!! My diet was super clean and I was pretty hungry most days. I have not had a cheat meal in nearly 3 weeks and still no sugar! My foot and ankle are feeling quite a bit better....maybe back to some good mileage running wise.
My workout this week:
Monday-4 mile run 1 mile incline walk (treadmill-9.13 pace)
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus; ab ripper
Wednesday-30 minutes elliptical, 20 minute bike
Thursday-3 circuits Spartacus; planks
Friday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Tomorrow I will probably do Summer Fit and run a mile or two.
Weekly Fitness Tip: Valentine's candy is looming and we are into month two of 2011....motivation starts to drop eh?? Here is a cool calculator I found. And just think, only about 50 days until spring; ready for less clothing??
Monday, February 7, 2011
Week 52
Weight: 128.4
My week was great and I ate super clean, even though my family got pizza from papa john's (yum and very hard to resist-I am determined to feel great in my skinniest jeans)!! I instead ate my ever-loving pizza eggs and was very satisfied. My workout was this:
Monday-50 minutes dumb elliptical (better than nothing)
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-45 minutes bike
Thursday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Friday-50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Saturday-50 minutes Summer Fit circuit with some biking and elliptical
Fitness Tip: I have been reading about maximizing your metabolism and found this helpful and somewhat basic article. Check it out if you need to revisit this info or learn more.
My week was great and I ate super clean, even though my family got pizza from papa john's (yum and very hard to resist-I am determined to feel great in my skinniest jeans)!! I instead ate my ever-loving pizza eggs and was very satisfied. My workout was this:
Monday-50 minutes dumb elliptical (better than nothing)
Tuesday-3 circuits of Spartacus
Wednesday-45 minutes bike
Thursday-50 minutes Power Yoga
Friday-50 minutes Kenpo Karate
Saturday-50 minutes Summer Fit circuit with some biking and elliptical
Fitness Tip: I have been reading about maximizing your metabolism and found this helpful and somewhat basic article. Check it out if you need to revisit this info or learn more.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Week 51
Weight:132
I seem to be eating my entire kitchen on a regular basis-dang it!! My workouts were a bit sporadic but I at least got in 4 days of activity....yoga, kenpo karate, elliptical and some push-up/pull-up combos. I cannot wait until my foot is entirely healed and I can push myself more.
Tips for not eating your entire kitchen:
*Drink green tea
*make a giant yummy protein shake and enjoy it and then brush your teeth
*Drink a diet coke with lime...mmmmmm....
*Take a walk (in the bitter cold??)
*Chew gum
*Drink tons of water and distract yourself-it usually takes only 10 minutes to get your mind off the food and the urge to eat.
*If you know you are going to eat everything and then what you are initially craving, give in to it in moderation and then be done.
(I totally need to put these into practice a little more:))
I seem to be eating my entire kitchen on a regular basis-dang it!! My workouts were a bit sporadic but I at least got in 4 days of activity....yoga, kenpo karate, elliptical and some push-up/pull-up combos. I cannot wait until my foot is entirely healed and I can push myself more.
Tips for not eating your entire kitchen:
*Drink green tea
*make a giant yummy protein shake and enjoy it and then brush your teeth
*Drink a diet coke with lime...mmmmmm....
*Take a walk (in the bitter cold??)
*Chew gum
*Drink tons of water and distract yourself-it usually takes only 10 minutes to get your mind off the food and the urge to eat.
*If you know you are going to eat everything and then what you are initially craving, give in to it in moderation and then be done.
(I totally need to put these into practice a little more:))
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Week 50
Hooray-my marathon was a success (given the situation)!!! I was able to finish it with my stress fracture and only had to walk the last 3 miles. So I ran for 23 and walked 3, not bad. Will I run another one you may ask?? If you had asked me the day or two after I would say H to the no!! But now, I think I would like to do at least one more to see how I would do injury-free. My pace was really great for the first 12 miles (8.15-8.30) and then my foot was really feeling it. I had already popped all 3 of my 800 Ibuprofens by mile 17 so I just had to take it a little slower after that. All said and done, I finished in 4 hours 27 minutes. Here's a link of me finishing at Sun Devil Stadium if you're interested.
My workout was pretty much nil this week-I was walking down the stairs backwards because I was so sore. My foot may still need some recovery but I at least don't think I will be out another 5 or 6 weeks. My diet is pretty much eat everything in sight. I feel starving for some reason and seem to have an insatiable appetite. I've got to get it under control this week.......
My workout was pretty much nil this week-I was walking down the stairs backwards because I was so sore. My foot may still need some recovery but I at least don't think I will be out another 5 or 6 weeks. My diet is pretty much eat everything in sight. I feel starving for some reason and seem to have an insatiable appetite. I've got to get it under control this week.......
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Weeks 47-49 & I'm back in business baby!!!
Weight: 128
The last 2 weeks I have been able to get back into running-hooray!!!!!!! My foot still hurts and so I've tried to take it slow. I have been pleasantly surprised that my running time is not too much slower and my endurance isn't terrible; thank goodness for your body's amazing muscle memory systems! I got chills the first day I was able to run again after 5 weeks-I really was that excited!! My diet was PERFECT this week with no cheating. I have been trying to focus on what my body can do and not what it can weigh. It is not worth it to obsess about a number. I am trying to remind myself of that and just get into the best physical shape I can and have balance in all other areas. My workout was:
Monday-5 miles (treadmill-7.2/8.3 pace)
Tuesday-7 miles (treadmill-7.2-8.0/8.3-7.55 pace)
Wednesday-10 mile run (outside-extremely hard and I was pretty slow:( (9.0 pace))
Thursday-50 minutes Power Yoga, abs
So my marathon is this weekend and I am hoping for the best-cross your fingers for me:) If anything, I am going to a warm 72 degree place and will be enjoying some great food.
Stay tuned for some new recipe ideas and healthy eating tricks and great snacks......
The last 2 weeks I have been able to get back into running-hooray!!!!!!! My foot still hurts and so I've tried to take it slow. I have been pleasantly surprised that my running time is not too much slower and my endurance isn't terrible; thank goodness for your body's amazing muscle memory systems! I got chills the first day I was able to run again after 5 weeks-I really was that excited!! My diet was PERFECT this week with no cheating. I have been trying to focus on what my body can do and not what it can weigh. It is not worth it to obsess about a number. I am trying to remind myself of that and just get into the best physical shape I can and have balance in all other areas. My workout was:
Monday-5 miles (treadmill-7.2/8.3 pace)
Tuesday-7 miles (treadmill-7.2-8.0/8.3-7.55 pace)
Wednesday-10 mile run (outside-extremely hard and I was pretty slow:( (9.0 pace))
Thursday-50 minutes Power Yoga, abs
So my marathon is this weekend and I am hoping for the best-cross your fingers for me:) If anything, I am going to a warm 72 degree place and will be enjoying some great food.
Stay tuned for some new recipe ideas and healthy eating tricks and great snacks......
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Week 46.......somewhere I missed a few??
Weight: 131.8 (yowza!!!) Okay, so I really hit it waaaayyyyy too hard on New Year's last night (fried, cheesy, carb-loaded, fat-full, zero nutrition, simple sugary crap!!!) and frankly most days this week. You would be really surprised how much I mindlessly threw into my mouth; and the funny thing is, I don't remember enjoying it all that much and now I am left with a lot of extra pounds to work off and the frustration of not fitting into my clothes as well-that's no fun. But here I go......hopefully my foot will be strong enough to run next week and get some mileage under my belt before my Marathon on January 16th-cross your fingers for me.
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