You Are What You Eat!

We live in a fast-paced, fast-food, crap-pushing world.  It is so hard to eat healthfully at times, and I find the easiest way is to eat foods that are as close to their natural state as possible.  No brainer right?  But all the convenience foods, addicting treats, and yummy new snacks and beverages make it tempting to steer from good old-fashioned fruits, vegetables and whole grains.  I happened on this article and loved being reminded of a few common foods that I tend to buy but that should not go into my body (or my children's bodies).

Weight:123.4
Workout:
Monday- 5 mile run outside (8.20 pace)
Tuesday- Core Synergistics (P90X)
Wednesday- 7 mile run outside (8.19 pace)
Thursday- 1 round each of Spartacus I, II, 2012
Friday- Yoga + 1 mile run with my girl:)
Saturday- 9 mile run outside (so windy and tough-8.52 pace)

One Year Ago.........
Two Years Ago........


And while you are trying to eat clean, whole foods this summer, give this recipe a try. It's so yummy!

U.N.M.O.T.I.V.A.T.E.D......

Have you been checking for an update only to be disappointed?  I know I have several (maybe 5:)) readers out there and you are just dying to know how I'm doing right??  Ha Ha!!  I'm feeling really lazy and my diet is kinda crap!  I just can't get into my groove dang it!  I am a little bit all or nothing; I am either working out hard and eating great or I seem to be eating and grazing all day, and by evening, I am clueless to how may calories I consumed.  It's frustrating.  Well anyway, I did 2 full-body circuits last week and 3 days of running.  Not terrible but I need a kick in the bum!  My weight is 128.6 and I want it to be lower but am lacking the motivation to do a thing about it!  Hey Dena, it's almost swimsuit season!  Hey Dena, don't you want to look and feel great on your beach vacation?  Hey Dena, don't you want to rock the new summer clothes you just ordered online???  Hey Dena, don't you know you are supposed to be training for the Grand Teton Relay???????  OK, one of these will work this week.  Wish me luck:)

I actually googled "lazy slob" and found this:

Maybe it will motivate me!!

Broccoli for breakfast?

For some reason, marathons really throw me off track.  I get home and don't workout for a few days, and then I have a hard time controlling my appetite, and then I get feeling lazy and unmotivated, and as soon as I know it the scale says 128.  Not to mention, my sweet-tooth is ginormous!   Now, I don't mind this weight too bad, but I much prefer the lower 120's where my clothes fit great and I can see my abs.  So, in an attempt to get going again, I decided to try a juice reboot. I don't typically believe in cleanses or detoxes, but I needed something to reset my palate.  Nothing but fruit and vegetable smoothies for 5 days.  It was so hard!!  I turned down Dick's doughnuts, delicious Greek food, and a plethora of scrumptious samples at Costco for a concoction of blended kale, celery, carrot and green apple.  It was hard to not chew food.  It was hard to make dinner and grocery shop. And for the first 3 days, I was HUNGRY!  I kept going and honestly felt really great.  I could really see a difference in my skin, it was pretty radiant if I do say so myself.  I was waking up before my alarm with energy and I just felt pretty energetic all day.  It reminded me of the slop that the people on The Matrix movie would eat; perfectly balanced and nutritious but not exactly the yummiest thing you could ingest.   All in all, I loved it and will probably continue to juice 2-3 days a month.  It was nice to lose a pound a day also:)  I feel re-motivated,  and better yet, I have no desire to put any junk into my body.  Below are some of my favorite recipes: (Note-this reboot would be extremely hard without the proper equipment.  ie: high powered blender or juicer-I used my VitaMix)

**(Click here if you are interested in downloading a plan for yourself)

Juicy V9

Blush Juice

Oh Sweet Broccoli

Sports Juice

Weight: 123.2

Workout:

Monday-  10 mile run outside (8:50 pace)

Tuesday-  2 circuits Lean Belly Workout; 15 minutes elliptical

Wednesday-  Kenpo Karate

Thursday-  2 rounds Spartacus 2012; 15 minutes elliptical

Friday-  Cleaned house-that's all!

Saturday-  2 circuits Spartacus; 1 circuit Spartacus II; 3 mile run

*My workouts were a little less intense and I realize that I probably lost some muscle eating only fruits and vegetables, so I'm excited to hit it again.  And in case you are wondering, my first meal after 5 days was an oh-so-delicious pumpkin protein pancake with peanut butter and honey.........can't tell you how yummy it was!!

One Year Ago........

Two Years Ago......