WEEK #4
Day #24: Another day...moving right along!!
Breakfast: 2 organic whole egg
with 2 egg whites cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2
grapefruit
Snack: 1 KIND Coconut Almond Bar
Lunch: 8 ounces Dark Chocolate almond milk with recovery powder and protein powder
Snack: 12 almonds
Dinner: CHEAT Night - Went to Arthur's for a wine tasting with husband and friends. Had about 1 1/2 glasses wine and then went to one of my favorite restaurants - Roosters. Had 1/4 roasted chicken and split mac & cheese and asparagus. Only drank water at dinner and saved the best for last - peanut butter crunch cake...amazing...split with 3 others so I wasn't too bad!!
Workout: 12 minute AMRAP of: Row 250 meters, 15 Kettlebell swings 12kg. and 5 HSPUs - Completed 4 rounds and 40 reps
How do I Feel: Not too bad - hanging in there!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
WEEK #4
Day #23: Another busy day....had to pry myself away from the laptop to get this WOD in and did it!!
Breakfast: 3 organic whole egg cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: 1 KIND Coconut Almond Bar
PICTURE OF MY YUMMY LUNCH & DINNER
Lunch: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 3 cups organic mixed greens, 1/2 cup grapes, 1/2 cup organic apple diced, 1/4 cup berries, nuts & seed mix with 1 Tbsp balsamic dressing
Dinner: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 3 cups organic mixed greens, 1/2 cup grapes, 1/2 cup organic apple diced, 1/4 cup berries, nuts & seed mix with 1 Tbsp balsamic dressing
Snack: 4 pieces of dark chocolate (very small, size equivalent to 2 chocolate chips each)
Workout: Three rounds for time of: 105 pound Dead lift, 12 reps; 20 Pull-ups w/green band; 55 pound Clean and jerk, 12 reps 20 Knees to elbows Time 19:34
How do I Feel: So busy, not sure if I felt good or not...more or less just stressed with project that I need to wrap up with...too much work and not enough time seems to be the problem. Back still bothering me a little, but still better than Saturday and Monday. As for the WOD, I think I could have pushed a little more weight on the dead lifts and clean & jerks were tough round 3...but we did it!!
Day #23: Another busy day....had to pry myself away from the laptop to get this WOD in and did it!!
Breakfast: 3 organic whole egg cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: 1 KIND Coconut Almond Bar
PICTURE OF MY YUMMY LUNCH & DINNER
Lunch: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 3 cups organic mixed greens, 1/2 cup grapes, 1/2 cup organic apple diced, 1/4 cup berries, nuts & seed mix with 1 Tbsp balsamic dressing
Dinner: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 3 cups organic mixed greens, 1/2 cup grapes, 1/2 cup organic apple diced, 1/4 cup berries, nuts & seed mix with 1 Tbsp balsamic dressing
Snack: 4 pieces of dark chocolate (very small, size equivalent to 2 chocolate chips each)
Workout: Three rounds for time of: 105 pound Dead lift, 12 reps; 20 Pull-ups w/green band; 55 pound Clean and jerk, 12 reps 20 Knees to elbows Time 19:34
How do I Feel: So busy, not sure if I felt good or not...more or less just stressed with project that I need to wrap up with...too much work and not enough time seems to be the problem. Back still bothering me a little, but still better than Saturday and Monday. As for the WOD, I think I could have pushed a little more weight on the dead lifts and clean & jerks were tough round 3...but we did it!!
Monday, February 27, 2012
WEEK #3: Summary Results
Weight loss of 1.6 pounds
Inches lost from waist of approximately 1.25 inch
Day #22: We had a little more in the way of weight loss and lost a little bit more off of my waist. Bring it on!!
Breakfast: 1 organic whole egg with 2 egg whites cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: KIND Coconut Almond Bar....I think I am addicted at this point and find myself looking forward to these bars...
Lunch: Jason's Deli Nutty Mixed Greens Salad (mixed greens, nuts, berries, grilled chicken, apple slices, red grapes and feta cheese) love this salad by the way!
Snack: 6 almonds
Dinner: Cheat Meal - Tacos (organic/grass fed beef, black beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, mexican blend cheese, sour cream, homemade guacamole and a few corn chips. 3 girl scout cookies - cannot wait until someone eats those things up and gets those tempting things out of my house
Workout: Rest
How do I Feel: Well after Saturday I found my L3, L4, L5 and tailbone out...Sunday I was better until in the evening when it appears that I pulled it out again...I get it being out after running and box jumps, but am not sure how I did Sunday. Back to see my chiropractor today to find it was all out again. Iced it two times and decided all of the those back squats weren't worth it...bummed...just want to be able to work out without pain, without injury - what is the deal!! Feel my frustration, coming up on a year of dealing with something and am so over it!!
Weight loss of 1.6 pounds
Inches lost from waist of approximately 1.25 inch
Day #22: We had a little more in the way of weight loss and lost a little bit more off of my waist. Bring it on!!
Breakfast: 1 organic whole egg with 2 egg whites cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: KIND Coconut Almond Bar....I think I am addicted at this point and find myself looking forward to these bars...
Lunch: Jason's Deli Nutty Mixed Greens Salad (mixed greens, nuts, berries, grilled chicken, apple slices, red grapes and feta cheese) love this salad by the way!
Snack: 6 almonds
Dinner: Cheat Meal - Tacos (organic/grass fed beef, black beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, mexican blend cheese, sour cream, homemade guacamole and a few corn chips. 3 girl scout cookies - cannot wait until someone eats those things up and gets those tempting things out of my house
Workout: Rest
How do I Feel: Well after Saturday I found my L3, L4, L5 and tailbone out...Sunday I was better until in the evening when it appears that I pulled it out again...I get it being out after running and box jumps, but am not sure how I did Sunday. Back to see my chiropractor today to find it was all out again. Iced it two times and decided all of the those back squats weren't worth it...bummed...just want to be able to work out without pain, without injury - what is the deal!! Feel my frustration, coming up on a year of dealing with something and am so over it!!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
WEEK #3
Day #21: Sorry all for I am a few days behind and am catching back up. Work is very busy and calling for longs days and the kids schedules just got busier with swim starting for Ella Riley and soccer starting for Annalise!
What did I eat?? Well, eggs, salad and more salad today...a piece of bread and a cookie...will be back to giving out the details tomorrow!
Workout: Rest
How do I Feel: Good overall...worried about my hamstring and now lower back/hips. So Saturday I did the WOD and afterwards had a lot of lower back/tail bone discomfort. Thankfully I had a scheduled appointment to see my chiropractor Angelo Terrigno. Happens that the pain would be because my L3, L4, L5 and tailbone were all out. So maybe running and box jumps aren't so good for me. I really am not taking this getting older thing well and my body not wanting to keep up with me!! When will I learn or when will my body cooperate - ha! I know that answer to that question, but refuse to give in yet...hard headed!!
Day #21: Sorry all for I am a few days behind and am catching back up. Work is very busy and calling for longs days and the kids schedules just got busier with swim starting for Ella Riley and soccer starting for Annalise!
What did I eat?? Well, eggs, salad and more salad today...a piece of bread and a cookie...will be back to giving out the details tomorrow!
Workout: Rest
How do I Feel: Good overall...worried about my hamstring and now lower back/hips. So Saturday I did the WOD and afterwards had a lot of lower back/tail bone discomfort. Thankfully I had a scheduled appointment to see my chiropractor Angelo Terrigno. Happens that the pain would be because my L3, L4, L5 and tailbone were all out. So maybe running and box jumps aren't so good for me. I really am not taking this getting older thing well and my body not wanting to keep up with me!! When will I learn or when will my body cooperate - ha! I know that answer to that question, but refuse to give in yet...hard headed!!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
WEEK #3
Day #16: Very stressful and busy work day!! I usually want to turn to french fries and a coke or pizza...some type of stress eating and I held steady today. As I ended my hectic day I was informed that daddy was getting some dilly bars. I said "I am eating one of those", but when I got home and came down to it...just didn't want it!! I could not believe it..not sure what has gotten into me!
Breakfast: 3 organic whole egg cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit - last 3 eggs...time to buy more!
Snack: 1 KIND Coconut Almond Bar....I so love these bars-trouble!
Lunch: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 3 cups romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup tomato, 1/2 cucumber, 1/4 cup diced carrot with 1 Tbsp balsamic dressing
Dinner: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 3 cups organic mixed greens, 1/2 cup grapes, 1/2 cup organic apple diced, 1/4 cup berries, nuts & seed mix with 1 Tbsp balsamic dressing
Snack: 1 Dove dark chocolate egg
Workout: 20 Minute AMRAP of: Max rep toes 2 bar, Run 200 meters, Max rep Body wt. bench press, Run 200 meters - Did 91 reps with 55 bench press and afterbash of 30 hang squat cleans
How do I Feel: Happy with my what I would normally call willpower, but I am not sure what to call it because I didn't get too tempted, despite a crazy day. Happy with my toes to bar. Second time doing this without stopping at a hang position and first round hit 13 and never went under 7 reps...not bad for second time doing them this way - running not great and really am not feeling well about where my hamstring is at...how come I was such a good runner and now I am not!! SO FRUSTRATED!! Running actually makes me nervous because I know I cannot push it and am so scared to fire up the torn hamstring..dealing with this since last Spring!! Anyone know a good hamstring doctor?
Day #16: Very stressful and busy work day!! I usually want to turn to french fries and a coke or pizza...some type of stress eating and I held steady today. As I ended my hectic day I was informed that daddy was getting some dilly bars. I said "I am eating one of those", but when I got home and came down to it...just didn't want it!! I could not believe it..not sure what has gotten into me!
Breakfast: 3 organic whole egg cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit - last 3 eggs...time to buy more!
Snack: 1 KIND Coconut Almond Bar....I so love these bars-trouble!
Lunch: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 3 cups romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup tomato, 1/2 cucumber, 1/4 cup diced carrot with 1 Tbsp balsamic dressing
Dinner: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 3 cups organic mixed greens, 1/2 cup grapes, 1/2 cup organic apple diced, 1/4 cup berries, nuts & seed mix with 1 Tbsp balsamic dressing
Snack: 1 Dove dark chocolate egg
Workout: 20 Minute AMRAP of: Max rep toes 2 bar, Run 200 meters, Max rep Body wt. bench press, Run 200 meters - Did 91 reps with 55 bench press and afterbash of 30 hang squat cleans
How do I Feel: Happy with my what I would normally call willpower, but I am not sure what to call it because I didn't get too tempted, despite a crazy day. Happy with my toes to bar. Second time doing this without stopping at a hang position and first round hit 13 and never went under 7 reps...not bad for second time doing them this way - running not great and really am not feeling well about where my hamstring is at...how come I was such a good runner and now I am not!! SO FRUSTRATED!! Running actually makes me nervous because I know I cannot push it and am so scared to fire up the torn hamstring..dealing with this since last Spring!! Anyone know a good hamstring doctor?
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
WEEK #3
Day #16: Getting better with willpower. I was very hungry this evening and took the girls to Donato's Night for Ella's preschool and did better than normal with pulling back on eating non-Paleo. I ate a couple things that were Paleo friendly before walking out the door. When we got there I ordered a garden salad and water. After sitting in front of a cheese pizza for 20 minutes I decided to eat a piece. I ate 3 bites and pushed it away. I thought to myself...it is just not worth it - I CAN DO THIS!! And I did - walked away!!
Breakfast: 2 organic whole egg with 2 egg whites cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit -sorry, I know I am so boring with my breakfast!
Snack: 1/2 KIND Coconut Almond Bar....I so love these bars-trouble!
Lunch: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 1 1/2 cup organic sweet potatoes (topped with vegan, soy and dairy free spread)
Snack: 12 cashews, 1/2 Paleo Morning Glory Muffin and 1 serving sweet potato chips..so random but trying to get something in my stomach before sitting in front pizza for an hour!
Dinner: Garden salad (1 cup green leafy lettuce and 1/2 roma tomato) and 3 bites of cheese pizza
Snack: 1/2 KIND Coconut Almond Bar
Workout: Front squats 10.8.6.4.3.3.3.3.3 and Afterbash: 100 Hip extensions
How do I Feel: Happy with my ability to somewhat turn away something I have always loved to eat - pizza. Very bummed for my right hamstring/hip/ankle is just not feeling good. I think I have over done it and my hamstring is very unhappy once again. I never take anything, but took 2 motrin to see if it gives me some relief....maybe I need to move up my neuromuscular massage to tomorrow for tomorrow's workout includes toes to bar and running...not a good combo for me and my hamstring at all! Cross your fingers it is better in the morning.
Day #16: Getting better with willpower. I was very hungry this evening and took the girls to Donato's Night for Ella's preschool and did better than normal with pulling back on eating non-Paleo. I ate a couple things that were Paleo friendly before walking out the door. When we got there I ordered a garden salad and water. After sitting in front of a cheese pizza for 20 minutes I decided to eat a piece. I ate 3 bites and pushed it away. I thought to myself...it is just not worth it - I CAN DO THIS!! And I did - walked away!!
Breakfast: 2 organic whole egg with 2 egg whites cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit -sorry, I know I am so boring with my breakfast!
Snack: 1/2 KIND Coconut Almond Bar....I so love these bars-trouble!
Lunch: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 1 1/2 cup organic sweet potatoes (topped with vegan, soy and dairy free spread)
Snack: 12 cashews, 1/2 Paleo Morning Glory Muffin and 1 serving sweet potato chips..so random but trying to get something in my stomach before sitting in front pizza for an hour!
Dinner: Garden salad (1 cup green leafy lettuce and 1/2 roma tomato) and 3 bites of cheese pizza
Snack: 1/2 KIND Coconut Almond Bar
Workout: Front squats 10.8.6.4.3.3.3.3.3 and Afterbash: 100 Hip extensions
How do I Feel: Happy with my ability to somewhat turn away something I have always loved to eat - pizza. Very bummed for my right hamstring/hip/ankle is just not feeling good. I think I have over done it and my hamstring is very unhappy once again. I never take anything, but took 2 motrin to see if it gives me some relief....maybe I need to move up my neuromuscular massage to tomorrow for tomorrow's workout includes toes to bar and running...not a good combo for me and my hamstring at all! Cross your fingers it is better in the morning.
Monday, February 20, 2012
WEEK #2: Summary Results
Weight loss of 0.8 pounds - no change from last week
Inches lost from waist of approximately 1 inch - no change from last week
Day #15: Well I guess I should not be surprised, but still disappointed for I feel that overall my eating has improved and I have been in the gym 5 days a week....but no change on the scale or with waist measurement. What I can say is that it made me much more diligent today with my eating!!
Breakfast: 1 organic whole egg with 2 egg whites cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: KIND Coconut Almond Bar....I so love these bars-trouble!
Lunch: Jason's Deli Nutty Mixed Greens Salad (mixed greens, nuts, berries, grilled chicken, apple slices, red grapes and feta cheese) love this salad by the way!
Snack: 12 cashews
Dinner: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 1 cup organic sweet potatoes (topped with vegan, soy and dairy free spread) and 2 cups steamed organic broccoli (flavored with olive oil and fresh garlic) - 1 thin mint girl scout cookie
Workout: 1, 2 or 3 rounds of Row 1000 meters, Thruster, 50 reps and 30 Pull-ups...I did 2 rounds in 20 minutes and 50 seconds.
How do I Feel: Feeling the hamstring a bit more since the toes to bars the other day...need to schedule that neuromuscular massage - really don't want to be out from working out again and need to be smart. I was talking today about how amazing it is how much the diet impacts how you feel. The more I stick to Paleo, the better I feel...wish that was motivation enough - but over time I am sure it will help
Weight loss of 0.8 pounds - no change from last week
Inches lost from waist of approximately 1 inch - no change from last week
Day #15: Well I guess I should not be surprised, but still disappointed for I feel that overall my eating has improved and I have been in the gym 5 days a week....but no change on the scale or with waist measurement. What I can say is that it made me much more diligent today with my eating!!
Breakfast: 1 organic whole egg with 2 egg whites cooked in 1 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: KIND Coconut Almond Bar....I so love these bars-trouble!
Lunch: Jason's Deli Nutty Mixed Greens Salad (mixed greens, nuts, berries, grilled chicken, apple slices, red grapes and feta cheese) love this salad by the way!
Snack: 12 cashews
Dinner: 4 ounces boiled organic chicken, 1 cup organic sweet potatoes (topped with vegan, soy and dairy free spread) and 2 cups steamed organic broccoli (flavored with olive oil and fresh garlic) - 1 thin mint girl scout cookie
Workout: 1, 2 or 3 rounds of Row 1000 meters, Thruster, 50 reps and 30 Pull-ups...I did 2 rounds in 20 minutes and 50 seconds.
How do I Feel: Feeling the hamstring a bit more since the toes to bars the other day...need to schedule that neuromuscular massage - really don't want to be out from working out again and need to be smart. I was talking today about how amazing it is how much the diet impacts how you feel. The more I stick to Paleo, the better I feel...wish that was motivation enough - but over time I am sure it will help
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Day #14: Breakfast - easy, lunch & dinner - not so easy!
Breakfast: 3 organic eggs scrambled in 1 1/2 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1 cup grapefruit
Snack: None
Lunch/Dinner: 4 ounces grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1 cup field peas, 1 cup mashed potatoes and 1 homemade biscuit. Celebrated a birthday and ate very small piece of vanilla cake with whip cream icing and 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
Snack: None
Dinner: Ate enough at late lunch...did have about 1/2 cup of chili at Bible Study (meat, beans, peppers and tomatoes)
Workout: Rest
How do I Feel: Well it is almost 2am and I am working..not sure I can really answer for I am getting really tired...alarm will be going off at 6am - not really excited at the moment of only getting 4 hours of sleep and a full day ahead of me. Life of a full-time working mommy!!
Breakfast: 3 organic eggs scrambled in 1 1/2 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1 cup grapefruit
Snack: None
Lunch/Dinner: 4 ounces grilled chicken breast, 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1 cup field peas, 1 cup mashed potatoes and 1 homemade biscuit. Celebrated a birthday and ate very small piece of vanilla cake with whip cream icing and 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
Snack: None
Dinner: Ate enough at late lunch...did have about 1/2 cup of chili at Bible Study (meat, beans, peppers and tomatoes)
Workout: Rest
How do I Feel: Well it is almost 2am and I am working..not sure I can really answer for I am getting really tired...alarm will be going off at 6am - not really excited at the moment of only getting 4 hours of sleep and a full day ahead of me. Life of a full-time working mommy!!
Day #13: So I said I was going to do better today but will be staying with my in-laws and there will be homemade biscuits, field peas, you name it to contend with over next 36 hours or so! I gave in....wasn't too hard!
Breakfast: No time...had to get to WOD; but wonderful friend Laura brought me a Paleo comfort food muffin, morning glory...thank you - I was so hungry and they were so yummy!!
Snack: 1 Kind coconut almond bar (these bars are so good-cannot say enough things about them)
Lunch: 4 ounces grilled chicken, 1 cup sweet potato (1 tsp butter spread (vegan & dairy free) and cinnamon) and 2 cups steamed broccoli
Snack: 1 Paleo comfort food muffin - morning glory...made some for hubby and I - yum!
Dinner: 3 ounces steak, 1 cup sweet potato, 1 cup veggies (zucchini, red peppers marinated in italian dressing.
Workout: Run 800 meters then 7 Rounds of: 7 Push jerks, 7 Bar facing burpees and 7 Box jumps: time 24:08
How do I Feel: Overall good...just wish eating was easier! It is something we have to work on every day...just requires good planning I guess and time...wish I had more of time!!
Breakfast: No time...had to get to WOD; but wonderful friend Laura brought me a Paleo comfort food muffin, morning glory...thank you - I was so hungry and they were so yummy!!
Snack: 1 Kind coconut almond bar (these bars are so good-cannot say enough things about them)
Lunch: 4 ounces grilled chicken, 1 cup sweet potato (1 tsp butter spread (vegan & dairy free) and cinnamon) and 2 cups steamed broccoli
Snack: 1 Paleo comfort food muffin - morning glory...made some for hubby and I - yum!
Dinner: 3 ounces steak, 1 cup sweet potato, 1 cup veggies (zucchini, red peppers marinated in italian dressing.
Workout: Run 800 meters then 7 Rounds of: 7 Push jerks, 7 Bar facing burpees and 7 Box jumps: time 24:08
How do I Feel: Overall good...just wish eating was easier! It is something we have to work on every day...just requires good planning I guess and time...wish I had more of time!!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Day #12: Knowing today was our official cheat day made the morning and afternoon easy...had something to look forward to - Mellow Mushroom and a Fat Tire Beer.
Breakfast: eggs scrambled (1 whole and 2 egg whites) and 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: 1 Kind coconut almond bar (these bars are so good)
Lunch: Zoe's Kitchen - Greek Salad w/chicken
Snack: 6 cashews
Dinner: Mellow Mushroom - 1/2 garlic parmesan roll, 2 slices cheese pizza with 1 fat tire beer...3 girl scout cookies (thin mints).
Workout: 3 Rounds for time of: Row 500 meters, 12 Dead lifts and 21 Box jumps- time was 14:38
How do I Feel: I am finding it so interesting that I just do not feel that great after eating these carbohydrates and dairy. As much as my "mind" wants the pizza, beer, etc...my "body" really seems to prefer the veggies, fruit and lean protein.
Breakfast: eggs scrambled (1 whole and 2 egg whites) and 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: 1 Kind coconut almond bar (these bars are so good)
Lunch: Zoe's Kitchen - Greek Salad w/chicken
Snack: 6 cashews
Dinner: Mellow Mushroom - 1/2 garlic parmesan roll, 2 slices cheese pizza with 1 fat tire beer...3 girl scout cookies (thin mints).
Workout: 3 Rounds for time of: Row 500 meters, 12 Dead lifts and 21 Box jumps- time was 14:38
How do I Feel: I am finding it so interesting that I just do not feel that great after eating these carbohydrates and dairy. As much as my "mind" wants the pizza, beer, etc...my "body" really seems to prefer the veggies, fruit and lean protein.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Day #11: My great start to the day with eating Paleo quickly faded into a not so great day of eating Paleo after it was all said and done. Toes to bar today with the workout...very tough and no fun!!
Breakfast: eggs scrambled (1 whole and 2 egg whites) and 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: 1 Kind coconut almond bar (these bars are so good)
Lunch: Ilios Noche: Grilled chicken pita, greek fries and unsweet tea
Snack: 1/2 Kind Peanut butter dark chocolate bar
Dinner: Natural turkey breast on 1 slice of bread and 3 girl scout cookies...the order came in today!!
Workout: 5 rounds of 12 wall balls and 12 toes to bar in 13+ minutes...not the greatest time, but did my first free hanging sets of toes to bar (first 2 rounds anyway)...it is a start!
How do I Feel: Feel bad that my eating was way off...I really realize what a stress eater I am!! Have to do better tomorrow!!
Breakfast: eggs scrambled (1 whole and 2 egg whites) and 1/2 grapefruit
Snack: 1 Kind coconut almond bar (these bars are so good)
Lunch: Ilios Noche: Grilled chicken pita, greek fries and unsweet tea
Snack: 1/2 Kind Peanut butter dark chocolate bar
Dinner: Natural turkey breast on 1 slice of bread and 3 girl scout cookies...the order came in today!!
Workout: 5 rounds of 12 wall balls and 12 toes to bar in 13+ minutes...not the greatest time, but did my first free hanging sets of toes to bar (first 2 rounds anyway)...it is a start!
How do I Feel: Feel bad that my eating was way off...I really realize what a stress eater I am!! Have to do better tomorrow!!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Day #10: True test day for me...crazy morning trying to get out the door due to travel for work for the day. Didn't get breakfast before I left which is always a big no-no for me. I do not do well without food in my stomach to start the day. Had to eat out where the client wanted to go and they selected Mexican - ughs for I love rice, beans, chips...tested my will power a bit but think I did really good!!
Breakfast: Chic-fil-a: 3 piece chicken mini meal (did not eat bread) with unsweet tea
Snack: 1 Kind coconut almond bar (thought it would help me through lunch)
Lunch: Chicken fajita meat with grilled green peppers, lettuce and salsa (I did eat 3 corn chips) with unsweet tea
Snack: 1/2 Kind Peanut butter dark chocolate bar (this was SO good and like eating a candy bar - why I only ate 1/2 for it was a guilty pleasure for sure
Dinner: Salad - 3 cups organic mixed greens, 1/2 cup red grapes, 1/2 cup organic gala apple, 1 Tbsp feta cheese, 1/4 cup berries and nuts, 2 Tbsp natural balsamic dressing
Workout: Not even going to explain why I didn't make it to the gym...not a happy camper. Will try to make up today for it was a weight day with one of the next 3 WODs.
How do I Feel: Very nauseated this evening...hope it was wasn't the chicken I ate at the Mexican restaurant.
Breakfast: Chic-fil-a: 3 piece chicken mini meal (did not eat bread) with unsweet tea
Snack: 1 Kind coconut almond bar (thought it would help me through lunch)
Lunch: Chicken fajita meat with grilled green peppers, lettuce and salsa (I did eat 3 corn chips) with unsweet tea
Snack: 1/2 Kind Peanut butter dark chocolate bar (this was SO good and like eating a candy bar - why I only ate 1/2 for it was a guilty pleasure for sure
Dinner: Salad - 3 cups organic mixed greens, 1/2 cup red grapes, 1/2 cup organic gala apple, 1 Tbsp feta cheese, 1/4 cup berries and nuts, 2 Tbsp natural balsamic dressing
Workout: Not even going to explain why I didn't make it to the gym...not a happy camper. Will try to make up today for it was a weight day with one of the next 3 WODs.
How do I Feel: Very nauseated this evening...hope it was wasn't the chicken I ate at the Mexican restaurant.
Day #9: Valentine's Day - to we stick to Paleo or allow for a little sweet treat...we went with allow for a little sweet treat. John David took me and the girl's to The Cheesecake Factory, so it was an easy choice.
Breakfast: organic eggs (2 whole & 2 whites) scrambled in 1.5 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/ 2 grapefruit
Snack: 6 almonds and .5 serving of Paleo energy bar
Lunch: 3 slices natural turkey meat and 1 apple
Dinner: Cheesecake Factory - Chicken avocado club (chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese and ate 1 out of 2 pieces of the bread and 10 fries. Had 1/4 Snickers Cheesecake
Workout: Didn't have time to workout due to work and early dinner plans
How do I Feel: Body finally adjusting and not as sore. Overall feel good and wished I would have made it into the gym. Do not like to miss getting a workout in because of a busy work schedule. No headaches or nausea and energy levels are good this week.
Breakfast: organic eggs (2 whole & 2 whites) scrambled in 1.5 tsp organic unsalted butter with 1/ 2 grapefruit
Snack: 6 almonds and .5 serving of Paleo energy bar
Lunch: 3 slices natural turkey meat and 1 apple
Dinner: Cheesecake Factory - Chicken avocado club (chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese and ate 1 out of 2 pieces of the bread and 10 fries. Had 1/4 Snickers Cheesecake
Workout: Didn't have time to workout due to work and early dinner plans
How do I Feel: Body finally adjusting and not as sore. Overall feel good and wished I would have made it into the gym. Do not like to miss getting a workout in because of a busy work schedule. No headaches or nausea and energy levels are good this week.
Monday, February 13, 2012
WEEK #1: Summary Results
Weight loss of 0.8 pounds
Inches lost from waist of approximately 1 inch
Day #8: Back in the gym today and it looks like another tough one. I do not know if it is just me getting back into the gym again after some weeks off or what, but the WOD's have been intense!!
Breakfast: Chic-Fil-A 3 piece nugget meal (didn't eat the bread) with hash browns and diet coke (bad, I know...crazy morning and didn't have much in the way of choices)
Snack: Green tea with KIND Coconut Almond Bar (very yummy by the way) worked off-site and good option at Starbuck's
Lunch: Jason's Deli Nutty Mixed Greens Salad (mixed greens, nuts, berries, grilled chicken, apple slices, red grapes and feta cheese) love this salad by the way!
Dinner: 3 ounces baked organic chicken, 1 cup organic sweet potatoes (cooked with honey and vanilla in pan) and 2 cups steamed organic broccoli (flavored with olive oil and fresh garlic)
Workout: 5 Rounds for Reps - 1 minute of Sumo high-pull dead lifts, 1 minute of push presses followed by 400 meter run (you have 4 minutes to run 400 and rest between each set which sounds like a great break but by the 3rd round it is hard to stop huffing and puffing before the next round begins). I had 208 reps (Sets: 42, 42, 42, 41, 41 reps per round).
How do I Feel: Still sore all around, but getting better. SO HAPPY to have been able to run without pain again. I didn't push myself to hard for I really want to be careful and not be back on the side lines. Had bad reflux today and am not really sure why and tummy was off a bit today. I think the eating out has a lot to do with. Hubby was great and went to the grocery store, made some Paleo energy bars and making Morning Glory Muffins from Paleo Comfort Food cookbook. Energy bars were good and hear the muffins are great.
Weight loss of 0.8 pounds
Inches lost from waist of approximately 1 inch
Day #8: Back in the gym today and it looks like another tough one. I do not know if it is just me getting back into the gym again after some weeks off or what, but the WOD's have been intense!!
Breakfast: Chic-Fil-A 3 piece nugget meal (didn't eat the bread) with hash browns and diet coke (bad, I know...crazy morning and didn't have much in the way of choices)
Snack: Green tea with KIND Coconut Almond Bar (very yummy by the way) worked off-site and good option at Starbuck's
Lunch: Jason's Deli Nutty Mixed Greens Salad (mixed greens, nuts, berries, grilled chicken, apple slices, red grapes and feta cheese) love this salad by the way!
Dinner: 3 ounces baked organic chicken, 1 cup organic sweet potatoes (cooked with honey and vanilla in pan) and 2 cups steamed organic broccoli (flavored with olive oil and fresh garlic)
Workout: 5 Rounds for Reps - 1 minute of Sumo high-pull dead lifts, 1 minute of push presses followed by 400 meter run (you have 4 minutes to run 400 and rest between each set which sounds like a great break but by the 3rd round it is hard to stop huffing and puffing before the next round begins). I had 208 reps (Sets: 42, 42, 42, 41, 41 reps per round).
How do I Feel: Still sore all around, but getting better. SO HAPPY to have been able to run without pain again. I didn't push myself to hard for I really want to be careful and not be back on the side lines. Had bad reflux today and am not really sure why and tummy was off a bit today. I think the eating out has a lot to do with. Hubby was great and went to the grocery store, made some Paleo energy bars and making Morning Glory Muffins from Paleo Comfort Food cookbook. Energy bars were good and hear the muffins are great.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Day #7: Decided if I woke up in time to get the WOD in I might just do it. Well I woke up at 8:32am, looked at the WOD and said "nope...not feeling it!" Body is sore all over and feel too beat up to try and it would mean rushing to the gym to make the 1115am church service.
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs (2 whole + 2 whites cooked in 1 1/2 tsp unsalted organic butter) with 1 large grapefruit
Snack: 6 almonds
Lunch: PF Changs: Lunch Portion of Chicken and Broccoli (wow was that full of sodium), split small side of spicy green beans and ate 1 fortune cookie
Snack: 7 almonds
Dinner: City Tavern: 2 ounces filet, 2 ounces chicken with sauteed vegetables (squash, zucchini, broccoli), tried the mashed cauliflower, but could tell there was dairy and didn't eat any more.
Snack: At Bible Study I caved into the homemade brownies that came out of the oven when we arrived...I battled the temptation for a good 30minutes before I grabbed a portion large enough for 2 bites. Had a glass of hot black tea
Workout: Rest Day...too beat up from week 1 back into the Crossfit gym
How do I Feel: Sore just about every where today. We do not usually eat out so much and after today realize why...just over priced and not that great. The PF Chang meal was loaded with sodium and the City Tavern meal was loaded with butter/oil. Tummy is off a bit after eating cleanly out of my kitchen and eating out so much. Need to do some shopping to prepare for the week better to ensure better success.
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs (2 whole + 2 whites cooked in 1 1/2 tsp unsalted organic butter) with 1 large grapefruit
Snack: 6 almonds
Lunch: PF Changs: Lunch Portion of Chicken and Broccoli (wow was that full of sodium), split small side of spicy green beans and ate 1 fortune cookie
Snack: 7 almonds
Dinner: City Tavern: 2 ounces filet, 2 ounces chicken with sauteed vegetables (squash, zucchini, broccoli), tried the mashed cauliflower, but could tell there was dairy and didn't eat any more.
Snack: At Bible Study I caved into the homemade brownies that came out of the oven when we arrived...I battled the temptation for a good 30minutes before I grabbed a portion large enough for 2 bites. Had a glass of hot black tea
Workout: Rest Day...too beat up from week 1 back into the Crossfit gym
How do I Feel: Sore just about every where today. We do not usually eat out so much and after today realize why...just over priced and not that great. The PF Chang meal was loaded with sodium and the City Tavern meal was loaded with butter/oil. Tummy is off a bit after eating cleanly out of my kitchen and eating out so much. Need to do some shopping to prepare for the week better to ensure better success.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Day #6: The workout was so tough..but had a really great cheat meal!!
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs (2 whole eggs with 2 egg whites) cooked in 1.5 Tbsp butter with 1 whole grapefruit
Snack: 6 almonds
Lunch: none...ate a late breakfast
Snack: 6 almonds
Dinner: Cheat Meal - Bad Daddy cheeseburger, tator tots, 1 fat tire beer and water....dessert - split Kilwin's coconut ice cream
BEFORE AFTER
Workout: Suffer on Saturday
50 Box jump
50 Jumping pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings
Walking Lunge, 50 steps
50 Knees to elbows
50 Push press
50 Back extensions
50 Wall ball shots
50 Burpees
50 Double unders - 150 singles
Time: 35:39
How do I Feel: WOW!! If it wasn't for my friend Laura, I would have never finished the WOD...once I hit the wall balls I was SO spent!! The cheat meal was good but my stomach is a bit unhappy at the moment - so worth it!
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs (2 whole eggs with 2 egg whites) cooked in 1.5 Tbsp butter with 1 whole grapefruit
Snack: 6 almonds
Lunch: none...ate a late breakfast
Snack: 6 almonds
Dinner: Cheat Meal - Bad Daddy cheeseburger, tator tots, 1 fat tire beer and water....dessert - split Kilwin's coconut ice cream
BEFORE AFTER
Workout: Suffer on Saturday
50 Box jump
50 Jumping pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings
Walking Lunge, 50 steps
50 Knees to elbows
50 Push press
50 Back extensions
50 Wall ball shots
50 Burpees
50 Double unders - 150 singles
Time: 35:39
How do I Feel: WOW!! If it wasn't for my friend Laura, I would have never finished the WOD...once I hit the wall balls I was SO spent!! The cheat meal was good but my stomach is a bit unhappy at the moment - so worth it!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Day #5: Measurement Day means picture posting day - double UGHS! So here we go... Measurements: Weight 135lbs, 26.5% fat, and waist of 31 inches. Cannot wait for the after pictures!
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs (1 whole egg + 2 egg whites) with 1/ 2 lg. grapefruit
Snack: tall soy latte (allowing myself 1 per week)
Lunch: 4 ounces chicken breast with 10 ounce sweet potato with 1 Tbsp vegan spread sprinkled with cinnamon
Snack: 9 almonds
Dinner: Sushi 101: 4 pieces sushi (tuna, avocado, rice with yellow fin tuna on top; wasabi and a little lite sodium soy sauce); 1 1/2 lettuce wraps (not exactly sure what all is in it but know it has bib lettuce filled with diced chicken, chestnuts?, soy sauce); 2 cups steamed broccoli
Workout: WOD - AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) of 4 push presses, 8 burpees and 16 kettle swings - I completed 8 rounds + 4 reps
How do I Feel: Better than yesterday. Not as tempted by my usual comfort foods and looking forward to tomorrow's cheat meal. I was really gassed during this WOD. Talked with Coach A and found that I am not eating enough carbohydrates...need to eat more veggies.
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs (1 whole egg + 2 egg whites) with 1/ 2 lg. grapefruit
Snack: tall soy latte (allowing myself 1 per week)
Lunch: 4 ounces chicken breast with 10 ounce sweet potato with 1 Tbsp vegan spread sprinkled with cinnamon
Snack: 9 almonds
Dinner: Sushi 101: 4 pieces sushi (tuna, avocado, rice with yellow fin tuna on top; wasabi and a little lite sodium soy sauce); 1 1/2 lettuce wraps (not exactly sure what all is in it but know it has bib lettuce filled with diced chicken, chestnuts?, soy sauce); 2 cups steamed broccoli
Workout: WOD - AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) of 4 push presses, 8 burpees and 16 kettle swings - I completed 8 rounds + 4 reps
How do I Feel: Better than yesterday. Not as tempted by my usual comfort foods and looking forward to tomorrow's cheat meal. I was really gassed during this WOD. Talked with Coach A and found that I am not eating enough carbohydrates...need to eat more veggies.
Day #4: Wow - I really had a frustrating day with eating....have to get into some cookbooks and do a good job with meal and snack planning this week. I am admitting I broke down and ate 10 tater tots!! Ughs...just wanted something besides eggs, meat, veggies, fruit or nuts! Will be better tomorrow and being only 1 day away from a cheat meal should make it easier?
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs with grapefruit
Snack: organic gala apple with almond butter
Lunch: turkey lunch meat, sweet potato with vegan (soy and dairy free) and cinnamon
Snack: juiced (organic carrot, beet & granny smith apple) and handful of almonds
Dinner: romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot and chicken salad + 10 tater tots
Workout: Rest Day - legs are still sore and tight - having completed 4 WOD's in 5 days and just getting back into the gym again, I thought I would rest and try to get in Fri-Sun, which is more like the CF prescribed way of working out: 3 days on and 1 day rest rotation.
How do I Feel: Crabby...for I was tempted all day and gave into the tater tots that night! Ughs! Energy levels are good and no nausea. Had a mild headache, but wonder if I am eating enough.
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs with grapefruit
Snack: organic gala apple with almond butter
Lunch: turkey lunch meat, sweet potato with vegan (soy and dairy free) and cinnamon
Snack: juiced (organic carrot, beet & granny smith apple) and handful of almonds
Dinner: romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot and chicken salad + 10 tater tots
Workout: Rest Day - legs are still sore and tight - having completed 4 WOD's in 5 days and just getting back into the gym again, I thought I would rest and try to get in Fri-Sun, which is more like the CF prescribed way of working out: 3 days on and 1 day rest rotation.
How do I Feel: Crabby...for I was tempted all day and gave into the tater tots that night! Ughs! Energy levels are good and no nausea. Had a mild headache, but wonder if I am eating enough.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Day #3: OK - today has been a bit hard. No bread, pasta, rice, or dairy...is plain hard at times. I had thoughts today of "How am I going to do this?", "I do not know if I can go this long with all of my comfort foods". So I decided to make my weekly cheat meal a good one!!
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs with grapefruit
Snack: organic gala apple with almond butter
Lunch: organic hard boiled egg and large sweet potato with earth balance spread (gluten, dairy and soy free) with cinnamon
Snack: juiced (organic carrot, beet & granny smith apple)
Dinner: ground beef with diced tomatoes wrapped with bib lettuce (our new tacos, no cheese, sour cream or taco shell) - actually weren't too bad!
Workout: WOD: With a continuously running clock do one pull-up the first minute, two pull-ups the second minute, three pull-ups the third minute… continuing as long as you are able.
Use as many sets each minute as needed. I did 15 rounds plus 15 reps. After bash was a 400m run for time. Since I am recovering from a torn hamstring, very tight and sore and had my first run without pain - I opted to just jog this one out.
How do I Feel: Very hungry and very tempted to eat all of my go to comfort foods. It has been a tougher day with staying on track with the diet. I didn't expect this so soon! No nausea today and no headaches. I usually have a couple mild to moderate headaches each week and we have had no headaches at all.
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs with grapefruit
Snack: organic gala apple with almond butter
Lunch: organic hard boiled egg and large sweet potato with earth balance spread (gluten, dairy and soy free) with cinnamon
Snack: juiced (organic carrot, beet & granny smith apple)
Dinner: ground beef with diced tomatoes wrapped with bib lettuce (our new tacos, no cheese, sour cream or taco shell) - actually weren't too bad!
Workout: WOD: With a continuously running clock do one pull-up the first minute, two pull-ups the second minute, three pull-ups the third minute… continuing as long as you are able.
Use as many sets each minute as needed. I did 15 rounds plus 15 reps. After bash was a 400m run for time. Since I am recovering from a torn hamstring, very tight and sore and had my first run without pain - I opted to just jog this one out.
How do I Feel: Very hungry and very tempted to eat all of my go to comfort foods. It has been a tougher day with staying on track with the diet. I didn't expect this so soon! No nausea today and no headaches. I usually have a couple mild to moderate headaches each week and we have had no headaches at all.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Day #2: Yesterday made me realize that I need to not only plan my meals well, but also need to have lots of "grab-n-go" snacks. I am a grazer and like to snack 1-2 times a day and with the kids still eating bread, pasta, rice, cheese, etc. it is VERY TEMPTING. I found myself saying to my husband this 1-peppermint patty couldn't throw me off too much - right? But the fear of not succeeding kept me from giving into my temptation. Still no machine at the gym for body fat measurements - darn.
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs with grapefruit
Snack: nut and berry mix (cranberries, blueberries, raw cashews, walnuts and almonds)
Lunch: organic gala apple with almond butter and left over chicken
Snack: juiced (organic carrot, beet & granny smith apple)
Dinner: Roosters - one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte: Roasted chicken, asparagus and a glass of red wine.
Snack: Not Paleo sanctioned, but had about 1 cup of movie popcorn. I do not make it out with my husband often to a movie and decided to have some, but not eat the whole bag like I usually do!
Workout: WOD: 10 Rounds for Time - 15 dead lifts and 15 hand release push ups completed in 16:46.
How do I Feel: Well my tight hamstrings have a friend - tight quads! Thinking it had to do with the wall balls & running. Overall, I am feeling good and not having any nausea today, which is nice as I have it often. Energy level is good, despite not getting a good night's sleep.
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs with grapefruit
Snack: nut and berry mix (cranberries, blueberries, raw cashews, walnuts and almonds)
Lunch: organic gala apple with almond butter and left over chicken
Snack: juiced (organic carrot, beet & granny smith apple)
Dinner: Roosters - one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte: Roasted chicken, asparagus and a glass of red wine.
Snack: Not Paleo sanctioned, but had about 1 cup of movie popcorn. I do not make it out with my husband often to a movie and decided to have some, but not eat the whole bag like I usually do!
Workout: WOD: 10 Rounds for Time - 15 dead lifts and 15 hand release push ups completed in 16:46.
How do I Feel: Well my tight hamstrings have a friend - tight quads! Thinking it had to do with the wall balls & running. Overall, I am feeling good and not having any nausea today, which is nice as I have it often. Energy level is good, despite not getting a good night's sleep.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Day #1: The excited, but dreaded first day. No measurements today for the gym has not received the device for calculating body fat (bummer...not that I really want to see those numbers). Had some very hungry periods in the morning, but as the day went on did OK. Really wanted some chocolate after dinner!
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs with grapefruit
Snack: organic gala apple with raw almonds
Lunch: salad (organic romaine lettuce, tomato, cashews and chicken)
Snack: nut and berry mix (cranberries, blueberries, raw cashews, walnuts and almonds)
Dinner: salad (organic romaine lettuce, tomato, egg, cucumber, carrots and chicken)
Workout:
How do I Feel: Tight hamstrings and sore lower back from Saturdays WOD. To be expected since I haven't been consistently working out. I was pleasantly surprised to have run the 3x400's without pain. The first time in 8 months where I have run more than 200m without pain due to my torn hamstring!
Breakfast: scrambled organic eggs with grapefruit
Snack: organic gala apple with raw almonds
Lunch: salad (organic romaine lettuce, tomato, cashews and chicken)
Snack: nut and berry mix (cranberries, blueberries, raw cashews, walnuts and almonds)
Dinner: salad (organic romaine lettuce, tomato, egg, cucumber, carrots and chicken)
Workout:
- WOD: "Kelly" - 3 Rounds for Time - 400meter Run, 30 box jumps and 30 wall balls in 21:03.
How do I Feel: Tight hamstrings and sore lower back from Saturdays WOD. To be expected since I haven't been consistently working out. I was pleasantly surprised to have run the 3x400's without pain. The first time in 8 months where I have run more than 200m without pain due to my torn hamstring!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Two days to go and it is time to do the Crossfit WOD that is required as part of the 49-day challenge. Good news is that it is getting me back in the gym but at the same time know it is going to hurt during and afterwards. If I could just bottle up the aches and pains I suffer through when I get back into the gym, maybe it would motivate me to not stop exercising?
So excited for tonight we have dinner plans with friends tonight at the Mellow Mushroom and am excited about my pizza and Fat Tire beer! Something I love to eat and drink, but will not be something I can eat as part of this nutritional plan. So another, not so great day of eating - but I worked out!
Breakfast: 1 peanut butter chocolate Zone bar and water
Lunch: Whole wheat pita, grilled chicken pita with tzatziki sauce, lettuce and tomato with greek fries and water
Dinner: 1/2 garlic butter and parmesan pretzel, 2 slices cheese pizza and 3 Fat Tire beers
Dessert: Some amazing toasted coconut ice cream from Kilwin's - probably the best ice cream I have ever had
Workout:
How do I Feel: Surprised that I was able dead lift that much for I am not a good dead lifter (might be the torn and tight hamstring muscles). The WOD caught up with me quickly. I was able to complete the first round in 4:45 and it was downhill from there. I felt very tired at the end of the WOD and then energized. Loved my evening full of carbohydrates until I of course crashed. Had to get in some pizza and a couple beers before the big cleanse!
So excited for tonight we have dinner plans with friends tonight at the Mellow Mushroom and am excited about my pizza and Fat Tire beer! Something I love to eat and drink, but will not be something I can eat as part of this nutritional plan. So another, not so great day of eating - but I worked out!
Breakfast: 1 peanut butter chocolate Zone bar and water
Lunch: Whole wheat pita, grilled chicken pita with tzatziki sauce, lettuce and tomato with greek fries and water
Dinner: 1/2 garlic butter and parmesan pretzel, 2 slices cheese pizza and 3 Fat Tire beers
Dessert: Some amazing toasted coconut ice cream from Kilwin's - probably the best ice cream I have ever had
Workout:
- Max Dead lift - 165lbs
- WOD: 3 Rounds for Time - 500meter Row, 30 20-pound slam balls and 21 box jumps - This took me 19 minutes and 40 seconds...not that great at all, but did it!
How do I Feel: Surprised that I was able dead lift that much for I am not a good dead lifter (might be the torn and tight hamstring muscles). The WOD caught up with me quickly. I was able to complete the first round in 4:45 and it was downhill from there. I felt very tired at the end of the WOD and then energized. Loved my evening full of carbohydrates until I of course crashed. Had to get in some pizza and a couple beers before the big cleanse!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Three days and counting before the challenge begins...today has been a very busy day and my eating is way off. Not exactly how I wanted my first nutritional post to go, but it is the reality of what happens those days where you are running around crazy. So here we go:
Breakfast: 1 Peanut butter chocolate Zone bar and water
Lunch: Single cheeseburger with ketchup with fries and a root beer
Snack: Slice of homemade banana bread with pecans and chocolate chips and water
Dinner: Natural peanut butter and organic strawberry jelly on honey wheat bread sandwich
Snack: Popcorn with unsalted butter and sea salt
Workout: Nothing today
How do I Feel: If I keep running around I am fine, but when I sit down and try to work I feel very lethargic...too many carbohydrates and sugar today!
Breakfast: 1 Peanut butter chocolate Zone bar and water
Lunch: Single cheeseburger with ketchup with fries and a root beer
Snack: Slice of homemade banana bread with pecans and chocolate chips and water
Dinner: Natural peanut butter and organic strawberry jelly on honey wheat bread sandwich
Snack: Popcorn with unsalted butter and sea salt
Workout: Nothing today
How do I Feel: If I keep running around I am fine, but when I sit down and try to work I feel very lethargic...too many carbohydrates and sugar today!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Four days and counting until the 49-day challenge begins. I started to construct my first blog posting and after reading it over found that I was not using words that would set myself up to succeed. I have read and heard that in order to succeed you have to use words like "I will" and "I can", etc. So I deleted every single word and am starting over. If I am going to post pictures of my "jelly belly" and talk about how I am "feeling" while on this journey, I might as well set my mind straight before this all begins.
For the next three days starting tomorrow, I have decided to share what I eat and drink, along with how I feel and any workouts I get in before the challenge begins. To set the tone as to my current eating habits and fitness level, I would like to note that I have gone 4 weeks without working out at all, I am still rehabilitating a high-hamstring tear and have not been following my typical Zone Diet. Since May 2011 my eating and exercise regime have been all over the place, because this is when I learned why I was having so much pain with running, a second degree hamstring tear at the insertion point of the ischial tuberosity.
Needless to say I need a big jump start to get back on track and am sure this will be the perfect way to helping me reach my goals of losing that 10-15 pounds I have been fighting for 4 years, being able to see my abdominal muscles by summer, having a reduction in number of migraines that I experience and seeing my constantly nauseated stomach feel normal again. Tall order you say? Well, from what I am reading in the book "The Paleo Answer" by Loren Cordain, Ph.D., which is based upon twenty-five thousand plus scientific papers, it is definitely not a tall order.
So with all of that said - I WILL succeed each day while on the 49-day challenge by changing my eating habits to the Paleo diet, completing at least 4 Crossfit WODs (for you non-crossfitters that is "work out of the day") each week and whatever else makes this a fun and healthy journey.
I hope my friends and family will find some entertainment in all of this, but more importantly maybe inspire a healthier way of living for others.
Carrie
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