Hello faithful readers!

So I have been drinking this pre-workout drink called "N'sane" and it totally gets you pumped and gives you plenty of energy to complete a long workout.  I really love it!!

Today was Chest, Shoulders and Triceps with a 3 mile run before hand.  I select the USMC PFT program, which is a 3 mile run.  I love it, because they give you your score out of 100 afterwards.  The first time I ran it (last week) I ran it in 28:35 and got a score of 54 :/.  Today though I ran it in 27:04 and got a score of 63.  So I am improving and will only get better from here on out.  I would love to beat Sam, who ran it in 19:40, with a score of 90, but I don't foresee that happening any time soon.  I am going to list out the exercises I did with the quantity and weights.  Be kind.  FYI, I do push-ups with my knees NOT on the floor.

1. Floor Fly's (Chest) - 4 x max (16 each set)
2. Weighted Circles (Shoulders) - 4 x 20 (5 lbs)
3. Side Tri-Rises (Triceps) - 4 x max (15 per side each set)
4. 1-Arm Balance Push-ups (Chest) - 4 x max (14,16,12,7)
5. Fly Row Press (Shoulders) - 4 x 12 (10 lbs)
6. Front to Back Extensions (Triceps) - 4 x 12 (12.5 lbs)
7. Double Double Dip (Chest/Triceps) - 4 x max (20,20,24,24)
8. Slow Mo Throws (Shoulders) - 4 x 12 (5 lbs)

**If you have any questions about any of the moves just let me know :)

Also, I did not stop sweating the entire workout...it was glorious.

Food intake:

1. 2 1/2 eggs
2. Bagel with almond butter
3. orange
4. Beef jerky
5. Ground Turkey with Quinoa and veggies
6. Protein bar
7. Almonds
8. Chicken
9. Diced Potatoes
10. Salad
11. Olives
12. 20 oz. of juice (fruit/veggies)

I'm back with a goal

To anyone who cares enough to read...I have given up all desserts/sweets for 6 months while Sam is gone and am determined more than ever to get in the best shape of my life.  I finally have a gym membership again and am lifting weights, doing cardio, and starting yoga up.

So far I am doing okay with the no desserts and don't really miss them.

I know some of you liked when I posted the foods I ate, so below is what I ate today.

2 1/2 eggs
Juiced fruit (15 oz.)
Beef jerky
Almonds
Protein bar
Apple with almond butter
Half a string cheese
Ground turkey sauteed with bell peppers, tomatoes and onion
Quinoa with corn (topped with the ground turkey)
Steamed broccoli
3 oz. of drinkable probiotic yogurt

Stay tuned for more

The Beat Goes On

The baby is sick, haven't eaten enough protein or dairy and I am feeling a lack of motivation.  But Sam did come home today saying that I was working out today, either now or later in the evening.  So I chose later in the evening after Elle goes to sleep.

So wish me luck that I will actually complete the workout.

This wind has blown all motivation and energy away from my body.

:)

Hiatus for a While

Hello Friends!

I don't know why I have not blogged in almost a week...oh wait I do!  I have been eating pretty good for the most part, but there is always something that I am ashamed of during the day so I have not been as motivated to share.  But I will share from here on out.

I am into week 6 and I have 5 more to go...so far so good.  I am feeling great and looking pretty good too, if I do say so myself.

Yesterday was Chest, Shoulders, Triceps and Abs.  Today is plyometrics, but I will hold off on that till Thursday.  It is cold, windy and raining outside so I feel like closing in and drinking some hot tea.

Below is my food intake from yesterday :)

Food Item	Calories	Fat (g)	Protein (g)
16 oz. mocha NSA	230	0	8
Blueberry Oat Bagel	270	?	?
Fruit Strip	50	0	0
Think Thin Bar	230	8	20
Homemade Chicken Soup	150	?	15
Yogurt w/ Walnuts/Honey	120	0	22
Grapefruit	106	.4	2
Chicken	100	0	20
Carrots	50	0	0
Soup	150	?	15
Piece of Bread	90	.5	4
2 oz. Raisins	170	.3	1.5
1 T. peanut butter w/ celery	100	8	4
1 oz. cheese	114	9.4	7.1
GRAND TOTAL	1930	26.6	118.6

I have been in and out of the gym...so I ate In-N-Out tonight

Hello All!

I am too exhausted to look up and calculate how many calories, fat, and protein I ate today...but I will post below what I had to eat.  I have worked out, HARD, four times in the last three days and I am plum tuckered out.

Tomorrow is yoga, but I hate how long the P90X Yoga is (90 minutes), so I will just go for a run.  I am heating up some water to drink a little Oolong Tea to settle my stomach and hopefully digest my delicious In-N-Out that much faster.

What I Ate Today:
Steel cut oats with protein powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins & walntus
Banana
Yogurt with Kashi
Boiled egg white
Three turkey meatballs
Carrots with 2 T hummus
Smoothie
York Peppermint Patty
Think Thin Protein Bar
Crackers and cheese
Protein style cheeseburger
Half an order of animal fries
Half a chocolate milk shake

So...if you have time, how many calories did I consume today?

Double Hard Workout in One Day

Hello to the few, but loyal.  It has been quiet a while since I have logged my food intake and my workout for the day.

Today, I awoke at 5:50 a.m. got dressed, put my contacts in and headed down to the apartment gym to workout.  I worked my Chest, Shoulders, Triceps and Abs.  It was a really tough workout; especially since I haven't had to wake up early in a week and a half.  I was able to squeeze in a two hour nap today with Elle, which was very much needed.

This evening when I got home from a women's meeting, I felt the urge to go running.  So, strapped on my running shoes, leashed the pups and went out to run 3.6 miles without stopping.

Needless to say, I am exhausted and kind of starving.  Anyway, more to come later.

Thanks to those who read this, if any :).

Food Item	Calories	Fat (g)	Protein (g)
Scrambled eggs 4 whites 1 whole	64 70	0 4.5	16 6
Bacon (2)	80	7	5
Grapefruit	100	0	2
Crackers	140	6	2
Cup of black bean soup	130	1.5	6
3 oz. chicken	100	1	20
Pure Protein Bar	180	6	20
Cup of carrots	50	0	0
8 oz. greek yogurt	120	0	22
5 oz. steak	160	16	25
2/3 cup barley	127	0	2.3
Kale salad with Bread crumbs Feta Lemon	100	0	2.2
8 oz. skim milk	80	0	8
GRAND TOTAL	1500	42	136.5

Rest week must mean no rest in other areas

For some reason this week it has been much harder for me to break away and do some computer time.  Oh well, such is life.

This week is "rest" week.  So no weight lifting, just cardio and stretching.  I love this type of week, but I am actually really missing the weight lifting.  I cannot wait for Monday morning to roll around so I can hop out of bed at 5:50 a.m., and go pump so much needed iron.

I have been doing well on my diet, but I am scared to step on the scale and measure myself.  I think this process of toning will take a little longer then pre-baby body.  But IT WILL BE DONE!

My food intake for yesterday (Wednesday)

Food Item	Calories	Fat (g)	Protein (g)
5 eggs	134	4.5	22
Bacon	80	7	5
Grapefruit	100	0	0
Chicken veggie soup	150	0	20
String cheese	80	6	7
30 pistachios	120	9	3
Tortillas	150	1.5	3
Ground Pork	180	4	35
Bell Peppers	50	0	0
Tutti Frutti	200	0	4
GRAND TOTAL	1484	34.5	113.5