Yesterday was Thursday. Last Thursday I ran almost 5km in intervals. Yesterday I ran again, along the river pathways of downtown W2D2 of the C25Km program. The scenery is really relaxing once you pass the concrete jungle. I enjoy the freedom of running. The feeling that you are doing it on your own, no help from anything or anyone. Just your own power. That is a humbling and empowering feeling. Even jogging city blocks, stoplight to stoplight, can be quite fun. Passing strangers walking on their lunch breaks, thinking I used to see joggers from that perspective, and think "I wish I could do that". Now I can.
Even being overweight, I can still do this. I've been told that I will lose weight in the long run, running. (No pun intended) But I am starting to realize that it's not about losing weight. It's about feeling good. I don't think I've ever gotten the mysterious "runners high" yet, but then again, I am currently only running/jogging in intervals in 20-30 minute stints, covering about 3.5km each time. Eating well helps in this process. I am doing my best, lost in this big confusing world of food, and trying to nail down my own groove. I will get it.
This morning I had a workout with my personal trainer and she worked out my arms, shoulders and back for an hour. I'm typing this now since by tomorrow morning I will be surprised if I can lift my arms, never mind typing on a keyboard. After our workout, I walked passed the 8 week challenge before/after photos publicly displayed on the wall of our gym. The latest set of participants seem to have done really well. I'd like to join the next 8 week challenge if I can manage to find out about it ahead of time. Tanya said she would let me know if she hears anything. It would be really interesting to see how far I could go, training 3 times a week with Tanya for 8 weeks. Here's hoping they hold the next one July/August so I can sign up.
I made my way over to the treadmill, and turned on W2D3 C25Km program on my iPhone, started up the iPod and walked for 5 minutes, then ran intervals of 90 seconds with 2 minutes of walking in between. I walked at 5.5-6km/h and jogged the intervals at 10-11km/h. A bit slower than I would have liked but I will work up to speed. Currently I am trying to focus on distance. The next C25Km week is W3D1 and is 90 sec run, 90 sec walk, 3 min run, 3 min walk. I am considering doing this one on the treadmill as it is much easier than running outdoors, with the terrain changes, wind, traffic and other outdoor factors. I'll let you know how that one goes for me.
Bikini Bootcamp with Terese(the trainer) begins this Tuesday night at 7pm. I'm a bit fearful of what she is going to throw at me and also of the other 11 women in the class. I always picture the others as elite athletes. Much better, faster, stronger than me. I guess it's a fear of being last, holding others back. That was how my first Bikini Bootcamp class went in 2007. I was heavier then, and I have done another class since then, but the fear is still there. It's scary and intimidating, but I will go and prove to myself that I can do it. I will miss my best bud Amanda being by my side this time for support and laughs.
"Dead Last Finish is greater than Did Not Finish, which trumps Did Not Start." ~Anonymous
Friday, April 23, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Skiing in April!
Today we spent the day skiing with my favorite uncle at Sunshine Village Resort in the Rockies. It was really great to see him again after 7 years! The weather was amazing, 8 degrees celcius at the top of the mountain and 21 degrees at the bottom. We skiied 9 runs! The most ever for my husband in one day. He is learning to ski and improving each time we go out. It was a day well spent.
I didn't get any formal exercise in the past three days but am going to get back on the wagon tomorrow and try to get feeling better about it. I still can't figure out how to eat well, but this weekend was not a good example as we have lots of left over meat, cheese buns and cupcakes from our wedding reception. Trying to be healthy about eating the leftovers but we also don't want it to go to waste. So sandwiches are on the menu for awhile.
Hoping to run tomorrow at lunch. Need to burn off the cupcakes!
I didn't get any formal exercise in the past three days but am going to get back on the wagon tomorrow and try to get feeling better about it. I still can't figure out how to eat well, but this weekend was not a good example as we have lots of left over meat, cheese buns and cupcakes from our wedding reception. Trying to be healthy about eating the leftovers but we also don't want it to go to waste. So sandwiches are on the menu for awhile.
Hoping to run tomorrow at lunch. Need to burn off the cupcakes!
Wedding Reception
This weekend was our wedding reception back home for all who couldn't make it out to the Dominican Republic last November, and generally for all our friends and family who wanted to come celebrate with us.
Friday began with a workout with my personal trainer and was really nice. I was feeling good. Then I went off to a massage which was much needed. I met my parents at the airport to pick up my grandma and we all went out for a family dinner, including my uncle, and my step sister and her husband. It was a really nice evening. Later that night our friend from Seattle dropped by and stayed the weekend.
Saturday was a crazy day full of wedding reception preparations. My mom and dad, cousin John, and friend Jeff all pitched in to help get things organized. Thank you all! My husband and I were on the go from 9am until after 5pm, when we were late for the limo to the hall. I was altering my bridesmaids dress as she did my hair and I did my makeup as she tied up my dress. It was pure chaos. We finally got into the limo with our friends, there were 10 of us, and made our way to the hall. Stopping for booze at the corner liquor store on the way of course.
The night was great and we had a blast seeing everyone, eating Indian food and cupcakes and dancing. After 11pm the party really picked up and we had some great laughs.
Sunday we hosted a brunch at our house for about 20 family and we made batches of homemade pancakes, bacon and eggs. It was insane trying to feed everyone at once but we got it done. Team work ftw! My husband and I work really well together. We had three babies at our place and it was very cute to have them crawling all over. Baby Maralynn was learning to walk in our livingroom! Yay Maralynn!
By 530pm eveyone had gone and we were asleep in our livingroom by 630! It was a busy and crazy weekend and we loved every minute of it. We got to see so many people whom we love! Organized chaos as my husband put it. Life is grand.
Friday began with a workout with my personal trainer and was really nice. I was feeling good. Then I went off to a massage which was much needed. I met my parents at the airport to pick up my grandma and we all went out for a family dinner, including my uncle, and my step sister and her husband. It was a really nice evening. Later that night our friend from Seattle dropped by and stayed the weekend.
Saturday was a crazy day full of wedding reception preparations. My mom and dad, cousin John, and friend Jeff all pitched in to help get things organized. Thank you all! My husband and I were on the go from 9am until after 5pm, when we were late for the limo to the hall. I was altering my bridesmaids dress as she did my hair and I did my makeup as she tied up my dress. It was pure chaos. We finally got into the limo with our friends, there were 10 of us, and made our way to the hall. Stopping for booze at the corner liquor store on the way of course.
The night was great and we had a blast seeing everyone, eating Indian food and cupcakes and dancing. After 11pm the party really picked up and we had some great laughs.
Sunday we hosted a brunch at our house for about 20 family and we made batches of homemade pancakes, bacon and eggs. It was insane trying to feed everyone at once but we got it done. Team work ftw! My husband and I work really well together. We had three babies at our place and it was very cute to have them crawling all over. Baby Maralynn was learning to walk in our livingroom! Yay Maralynn!
By 530pm eveyone had gone and we were asleep in our livingroom by 630! It was a busy and crazy weekend and we loved every minute of it. We got to see so many people whom we love! Organized chaos as my husband put it. Life is grand.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Fitness Testing
Yesterday I began my new pilates class at work I've lunch hours. It was an okay workout. A bit easier than other pilates classes I have taken, but I'm just glad to get away from my desk for an hour and get some exercise.
Today at lunch I had an appointment to do fitness testing at the Bikini Bootcamp office with my soon-to-be trainer Terese.
From my office it was just over 2km, so I ran intervals on the c25k program there. While at their offices, I did 5 minutes of stepups onto a 6 level step platform, did 75 squats, did 15 big girl pushups, and then proceeded to do situps until the trainer had to tell me to stop. I was also measured, which was not to my liking, as knowing that you're big and fat is not the most fun thing in the world. After all the testing was done, I ran intervals back to my office. Sweaty and tired, I changed, washed up and got back to work.
It feels good to get fitness into my days. My plan seems to be working. Now if I can find a good dietician I'd be all set!
Tomorrow I train at Gold's gym with Tanya and then it's time to party on Saturday! Our wedding reception is going to be a great time. I can't wait to see everyone!
Today at lunch I had an appointment to do fitness testing at the Bikini Bootcamp office with my soon-to-be trainer Terese.
From my office it was just over 2km, so I ran intervals on the c25k program there. While at their offices, I did 5 minutes of stepups onto a 6 level step platform, did 75 squats, did 15 big girl pushups, and then proceeded to do situps until the trainer had to tell me to stop. I was also measured, which was not to my liking, as knowing that you're big and fat is not the most fun thing in the world. After all the testing was done, I ran intervals back to my office. Sweaty and tired, I changed, washed up and got back to work.
It feels good to get fitness into my days. My plan seems to be working. Now if I can find a good dietician I'd be all set!
Tomorrow I train at Gold's gym with Tanya and then it's time to party on Saturday! Our wedding reception is going to be a great time. I can't wait to see everyone!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Doggie Run & A Core Class
Yesterday was Sunday. Normally Sundays are my lazy day. But. This week I consumed massive quanities of cadbury mini eggs... Or guilt eggs as I now will refer to them...and was hoping to burn off a tiny fraction of the total bajillion calories.
So I hooked up my doggie and she and I went for a 3.2km run around our neighbourhood. Well a walk/jog/run. Whatever you get the idea. I ran to week 2 day 1 of the couch to 5km program. I think it was run 90 seconds, walk 2 minutes and repeat, but I sometimes cheat and run more often and whenever I feel like it instead. I'll just call the c25k program a guideline. River, that's my doggie, loved the run. She only dead stopped twice and that was the fault of other bad doggies talking to her. I hope to take her out again soon.
I was lectured on the badness of guilt eggs by a coworker today and I know that they are bad. Bad, bad eggs. But they taste so yummy and even though it will take a month to burn off the evidence, the in the moment, the glory is too much to battle for one person alone.
Besides, my husband, who I will now refer to as the guilt egg provider, keeps buying bags of them and bringing them home. As if they are a staple item like milk or bread, and I may need them to survive. The thought is nice but not quite in the right place. Bringing home the guilt eggs. Not quite the same as bringing home the bacon..
So now onto today's workout. A new session of our work lunch exercise program began today. I'm enrolled in core class on Mondays. It was quite fun, although after Jillian's workouts this past month, it was very easy at times. I'm noticing changes in fitness level and it can only help to prepare me for the bootcamp ass kicking I have coming to me starting end of the month.
So getting back to the guilt eggs. My plan is to stare them down tonight and not allow even one of them will reach my tastebuds. It is a tough challenge, involving lots of pacing, glaring and Jedi mind tricks. I will show them who's boss...
So I hooked up my doggie and she and I went for a 3.2km run around our neighbourhood. Well a walk/jog/run. Whatever you get the idea. I ran to week 2 day 1 of the couch to 5km program. I think it was run 90 seconds, walk 2 minutes and repeat, but I sometimes cheat and run more often and whenever I feel like it instead. I'll just call the c25k program a guideline. River, that's my doggie, loved the run. She only dead stopped twice and that was the fault of other bad doggies talking to her. I hope to take her out again soon.
I was lectured on the badness of guilt eggs by a coworker today and I know that they are bad. Bad, bad eggs. But they taste so yummy and even though it will take a month to burn off the evidence, the in the moment, the glory is too much to battle for one person alone.
Besides, my husband, who I will now refer to as the guilt egg provider, keeps buying bags of them and bringing them home. As if they are a staple item like milk or bread, and I may need them to survive. The thought is nice but not quite in the right place. Bringing home the guilt eggs. Not quite the same as bringing home the bacon..
So now onto today's workout. A new session of our work lunch exercise program began today. I'm enrolled in core class on Mondays. It was quite fun, although after Jillian's workouts this past month, it was very easy at times. I'm noticing changes in fitness level and it can only help to prepare me for the bootcamp ass kicking I have coming to me starting end of the month.
So getting back to the guilt eggs. My plan is to stare them down tonight and not allow even one of them will reach my tastebuds. It is a tough challenge, involving lots of pacing, glaring and Jedi mind tricks. I will show them who's boss...
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Training Day
This morning I went over to Gold's Gym for training with Tanya. She and I worked on arms and abs again for an hour. I am currently trying to get my arms in tip top shape for our wedding reception next weekend. I find the workouts a bit short, but I guess time flies when you're having fun. I enjoy our weekly sessions and do whatever she throws at me. Hoping I can lift my shoulders tomorrow..
Speaking of our reception, my husband and I spent most of our day today getting errands done in preparation. We ordered dessert, ordered liquor, had a meeting with the decorator to confirm the decor, booked a limo, bought all the bartending tools we will need for the evening, got PAL insurance set up and went through photos to create a slideshow. Tomorrow is another full day of planning, going through the photos again to have some printed, testing the projector and fun stuff like that. I can't wait for it all to come together. It will be a wonderful evening.
I may just veg out tomorrow after all the tasks are completed, and of course chow down on left over easter candy...
Speaking of our reception, my husband and I spent most of our day today getting errands done in preparation. We ordered dessert, ordered liquor, had a meeting with the decorator to confirm the decor, booked a limo, bought all the bartending tools we will need for the evening, got PAL insurance set up and went through photos to create a slideshow. Tomorrow is another full day of planning, going through the photos again to have some printed, testing the projector and fun stuff like that. I can't wait for it all to come together. It will be a wonderful evening.
I may just veg out tomorrow after all the tasks are completed, and of course chow down on left over easter candy...
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
More Running
Today at lunch break I went for a run again. Week 1 day 3 of the couch to 5km program. 60 second run with 90 second walk and repeat.
It started out feeling difficult. My legs were like cement and I couldn't get into a rhythm. After awhile, I eventually found my stride. It's just too bad that it wasn't until the end of my workout 40 minutes later.
Okay, so I don't exactly follow the program. Instead I use it as a minimum guideline. I run when I feel like it sometimes and longer than the 60 seconds that the program calls for in week one. I also jog through the cooldown. It is very freeing.
I'm sure I run like a dork, or at least that's how I picutre myself. It seems like everyone can tell I'm new at it. Maybe that's not the case. Anyhow I'm proud to say I've been getting in exercise this non-structured week and it feels good.
I've also been getting in a lot of leftover Easter candy, but that's another story.
It started out feeling difficult. My legs were like cement and I couldn't get into a rhythm. After awhile, I eventually found my stride. It's just too bad that it wasn't until the end of my workout 40 minutes later.
Okay, so I don't exactly follow the program. Instead I use it as a minimum guideline. I run when I feel like it sometimes and longer than the 60 seconds that the program calls for in week one. I also jog through the cooldown. It is very freeing.
I'm sure I run like a dork, or at least that's how I picutre myself. It seems like everyone can tell I'm new at it. Maybe that's not the case. Anyhow I'm proud to say I've been getting in exercise this non-structured week and it feels good.
I've also been getting in a lot of leftover Easter candy, but that's another story.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Learning to Run
Today I am back in the swing of things after a lazy Sunday of lounging around the house and playing World of Warcraft. Yes. I am a geek. Don't judge me.
I spent my lunch hour running along the river pathways downtown. I use the couch to 5km running app which tells me when to walk and run intervals while it plays music from my iPhone. Love it.
I'm learning to run. I know that sounds weird. It's odd to think about learning to do something that I've been doing since I was a child. Something so primal that our ancestors did with ease.
Running isn't as simple as one would think. It takes practice and studying. You need proper clothing and shoes, the easy part. You need proper form and stride and hand positioning, the difficult part. It's those moments when you're running down a path enjoying the scenery, breathing in the fresh air, with the sun on your face and you're actually doing it all on your own, that are seriously impowering.
I think I may make a small side hobby of running when I can. In between the rest of my fitness schedule.
Now onto a night of Indian cuisine, maybe some recorded tv shows or more Warcraft.
I spent my lunch hour running along the river pathways downtown. I use the couch to 5km running app which tells me when to walk and run intervals while it plays music from my iPhone. Love it.
I'm learning to run. I know that sounds weird. It's odd to think about learning to do something that I've been doing since I was a child. Something so primal that our ancestors did with ease.
Running isn't as simple as one would think. It takes practice and studying. You need proper clothing and shoes, the easy part. You need proper form and stride and hand positioning, the difficult part. It's those moments when you're running down a path enjoying the scenery, breathing in the fresh air, with the sun on your face and you're actually doing it all on your own, that are seriously impowering.
I think I may make a small side hobby of running when I can. In between the rest of my fitness schedule.
Now onto a night of Indian cuisine, maybe some recorded tv shows or more Warcraft.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sunday, Lazy Sunday
Yesterday was the finale of my 30 day fitness project, and my personal trainer told me to take rest days in between workouts, so today is supposed to be a lazy Sunday.
Though I feel like I should workout...
Last night my husband and I hosted Easter dinner at our place. A bunch of really good friends came over and we ate and ate and ate. It was a great time. We made almost everything entirely from scratch. My husband did a great job cooking. The starters were raw veggies with homemade dip, and a selection of nuts. Dinner was a spread including, a huge ham with pineapple glaze, cheesy scalloped potatoes from scratch, mashed potatoes, seasoned yams, zucchini with spices, and cauilflower. Our friends brought salad and buns to top it all off. Then came desert. A homemade berry cheesecake and pecan pie and a triffle from a guest as well. All and all a great feast of a meal.
But today was a rest day and I spent it puttering on the computer and trying to get rid of this awful cough I've got happening. Will be good to be back to normal soon.
Hope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend with friends and family.
Though I feel like I should workout...
Last night my husband and I hosted Easter dinner at our place. A bunch of really good friends came over and we ate and ate and ate. It was a great time. We made almost everything entirely from scratch. My husband did a great job cooking. The starters were raw veggies with homemade dip, and a selection of nuts. Dinner was a spread including, a huge ham with pineapple glaze, cheesy scalloped potatoes from scratch, mashed potatoes, seasoned yams, zucchini with spices, and cauilflower. Our friends brought salad and buns to top it all off. Then came desert. A homemade berry cheesecake and pecan pie and a triffle from a guest as well. All and all a great feast of a meal.
But today was a rest day and I spent it puttering on the computer and trying to get rid of this awful cough I've got happening. Will be good to be back to normal soon.
Hope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend with friends and family.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Day 30 of 30: The Goal!
Today I woke up congested and coughing. I did my workout and I feel amazing. Thirty (30!) days of straight exercise. I commited to it and saw it through!
The 30 Day Shred DVD was a major motivator. Anyone can do 20-30 minutes of exercise per day. I proved this to myself and will be keeping it up, although Ina little more moderate amounts. My personal trainer has advised me to take breaks to let my muscles heal and rest. She recomended working out Monday to Fridays and resting on the weekends.
For the next two weeks I don't have a structured workout plan but will post about my fitness to keep myself accountable. By the end of the month I will be busy with Core Class, Pilates Class, Bikini Bootcamp twice a week and, of course, training on Fridays with Tanya.
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful support. A special thanks to my darling husband who helped motivate me.
Day 30 of 30 COMPLETE!!!
The 30 Day Shred DVD was a major motivator. Anyone can do 20-30 minutes of exercise per day. I proved this to myself and will be keeping it up, although Ina little more moderate amounts. My personal trainer has advised me to take breaks to let my muscles heal and rest. She recomended working out Monday to Fridays and resting on the weekends.
For the next two weeks I don't have a structured workout plan but will post about my fitness to keep myself accountable. By the end of the month I will be busy with Core Class, Pilates Class, Bikini Bootcamp twice a week and, of course, training on Fridays with Tanya.
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful support. A special thanks to my darling husband who helped motivate me.
Day 30 of 30 COMPLETE!!!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Day 29 of 30: Doggie Day
This morning I woke up early, at 8am, and jumped right into my workout with Jillian. I still have to pause the DVD a few times to catch my breath, but have been getting more endurance little by little. One more day to complete my first fitness project. It feels good to accomplish something if I put my mind(& body) into it.
Last night our dog, River, had a doggie sleep over with her friend Tola.
The girls ran around playing in the backyard, spent some time chewing rawhide bones, played ball and tug and just had a great time. Tola was a great house guest and a really entertaining dog to have around. She's so full of energy and tries to eat everything! We are really happy that River has a new friend!
Late morning I headed to Gold's Gym to workout with my trainer Tanya. We did an hour of circut training. Today it was a leg workout, with lunges, stairs, wall squats, suicide runs, and a bit of abs tossed in. I'm really loving training with Tanya! I always feel so positive after our workouts.
The afternoon was filled with errands, a bit of shopping and then washing the truck. Now it look respectable again. Here's a couple of photos of our new 2010 F-150 Platinum.
Tola's parents came to take her home, and River is going to sleep for a few days to recover from puppy-overdrive. Tonight is date night at our house. My lovely husband is cooking dinner and we are planning to settle in and watch a few movies. Life is good.
Day 29 completed!!
Last night our dog, River, had a doggie sleep over with her friend Tola.
The girls ran around playing in the backyard, spent some time chewing rawhide bones, played ball and tug and just had a great time. Tola was a great house guest and a really entertaining dog to have around. She's so full of energy and tries to eat everything! We are really happy that River has a new friend!
Late morning I headed to Gold's Gym to workout with my trainer Tanya. We did an hour of circut training. Today it was a leg workout, with lunges, stairs, wall squats, suicide runs, and a bit of abs tossed in. I'm really loving training with Tanya! I always feel so positive after our workouts.
The afternoon was filled with errands, a bit of shopping and then washing the truck. Now it look respectable again. Here's a couple of photos of our new 2010 F-150 Platinum.
Tola's parents came to take her home, and River is going to sleep for a few days to recover from puppy-overdrive. Tonight is date night at our house. My lovely husband is cooking dinner and we are planning to settle in and watch a few movies. Life is good.
Day 29 completed!!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Day 28 of 30: Nutrition Help!
So I have now been doing the 30 day shred for almost 30 days and I am actually up in weight from where I began. My endurance and strength levels seem to be improving which is nice. However, not exactly the goal I was aiming for. For awhile there I thought that I was seeing a difference in how my clothes fit. Now I think I may be back to square one. Or it feels like it today anyhow. I'm hoping that I actually am gaining muscle mass and that I will tone up some over the next few weeks. Maybe I just don't see it because I see myself everyday. Hah.
My new food plan is to track what I eat, which I am currently not good at, and then reassess and adjust as I can. A real certified nutritionist my be in order. I don't have any vices to give up so I'm screwed there. I don't have the daily latte or chocolate bar to cut out. I already thought that I was eating pretty well.
A typical day for me might look something like this:
Breakfast:
1 cup dry cereal, 1 danactive yogurt drink
Morning Snack:
A piece of fruit and/or a fat free yogurt
Lunch:
Soup or salad, occasionally a sandwich
Afternoon Snack:
Granola bar
Supper:
This is where the day gets tricky. Anything from meat and veggies, to tortillas, to salads, to pizza. Most are frozen dinners since I was doing Jenny Craig for so long.
Desert:
1 cup berries with fat free whip cream, or a Jenny desert pre portioned, to a bit of chocolate.
So clearly in writing that out, I have trouble with dinners and desert. Basically my at home meals. I'll work on it. I need to plan some healthy dishes that I can make in a short amount of time and will be filling. Any healthy low fat recipes are appreciated!
This afternoon I got home thnking "Why bother?" and seriously considered ordering a big greasy pizza for dinner. I know, bad attitude, but it is hard feeling out of control of yourself. Being a control freak, even harder. I know I can get this balance right. I just haven't gotten there yet. I always assume other people have it so together and I'm like "how do you do it?" but that may not be the case either. Maybe it's a daily struggle for everyone.
Third last workout of this 30 day project and I feel great that I have been true to myself. I haven't worked out consistently like this since highschool. I have had the thought that my body may get acustomed to it, and I'll gain fat like mad, if I ever don't workout everyday. I'll build enough muscle to try and make sure that doesn't happen. My ultimate goal is to feel and look good.
I didn't order the greasy pizza, in case anyone was wondering. I made a French onion soup from M&M Meats, with crackers, tortillas and a bit of broccoili. Tomorrows goal: Eat less carbs...
Day 28 completed.
My new food plan is to track what I eat, which I am currently not good at, and then reassess and adjust as I can. A real certified nutritionist my be in order. I don't have any vices to give up so I'm screwed there. I don't have the daily latte or chocolate bar to cut out. I already thought that I was eating pretty well.
A typical day for me might look something like this:
Breakfast:
1 cup dry cereal, 1 danactive yogurt drink
Morning Snack:
A piece of fruit and/or a fat free yogurt
Lunch:
Soup or salad, occasionally a sandwich
Afternoon Snack:
Granola bar
Supper:
This is where the day gets tricky. Anything from meat and veggies, to tortillas, to salads, to pizza. Most are frozen dinners since I was doing Jenny Craig for so long.
Desert:
1 cup berries with fat free whip cream, or a Jenny desert pre portioned, to a bit of chocolate.
So clearly in writing that out, I have trouble with dinners and desert. Basically my at home meals. I'll work on it. I need to plan some healthy dishes that I can make in a short amount of time and will be filling. Any healthy low fat recipes are appreciated!
This afternoon I got home thnking "Why bother?" and seriously considered ordering a big greasy pizza for dinner. I know, bad attitude, but it is hard feeling out of control of yourself. Being a control freak, even harder. I know I can get this balance right. I just haven't gotten there yet. I always assume other people have it so together and I'm like "how do you do it?" but that may not be the case either. Maybe it's a daily struggle for everyone.
Third last workout of this 30 day project and I feel great that I have been true to myself. I haven't worked out consistently like this since highschool. I have had the thought that my body may get acustomed to it, and I'll gain fat like mad, if I ever don't workout everyday. I'll build enough muscle to try and make sure that doesn't happen. My ultimate goal is to feel and look good.
I didn't order the greasy pizza, in case anyone was wondering. I made a French onion soup from M&M Meats, with crackers, tortillas and a bit of broccoili. Tomorrows goal: Eat less carbs...
Day 28 completed.
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