Today I am resting my knee. I thought I was a hero this weekend and while swinging a 25lb kettle bell I strained my knee. I did manage to get in 12.7 good miles prior to this happening. I am hoping that after a good rest today, I can come back stronger and far wiser next time I decide to rock the KB's :)
We spent this weekend getting more stuff together for our gym. We moved the couch down to the study which opened the room up a great deal. We also got more weights and a bosu ball for added variety. It will really be nice to have all of this on days I cannot make it to the gym. I love working out while Kayla naps and now, I can have far more to chose from when getting a good ST workout in.
We finally watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and LOVED IT!! By the end of the film we both were crying so hard....especially the last image of the movie. SO MOTIVATING!
Take a look! Watching it will change your life!
Have a blessed day!! Off to get some lunch in.....black beans, mushrooms, brussel sprouts, tomatoes.....loads of goodness! I am also hoping to get in a good yoga session in and if my knee allows, some foam rolling and stretching before another icing session.
Blessings to all. Keep pressing on. Whatever your journey, wherever you are.....YOU CAN DO THIS!
Monday, August 08, 2011
Friday, August 05, 2011
Day 4 and 5...fantastic!
All is well. Busy as can be getting ready for a fun weekend with my little family....just us three spending time making memories.
Here is a quick look at my food. Will post dinner later but it is a Wild Salmon Filet and butternut Squash along with more juicing.
Workouts this weekend will be a strong 20 miles in the bike, 10 miles of walking/running intervals, a good ST session....probably either bootcamp TRX or Athletica followed by a swim, at most 1,000 yds.
Will post more on Monday. Have a blessed weekend!
Here is my baby girl in the store today eating raw organic Dino kale. I looked down and was shocked to see her eating this! It has happened before, looks like she is taking after her Mommy!
Foods from yesterday and today......
Ezekiel, oats, chia seeds and fruit with almond milk.
Vegan Mexican chowder I made over lettuce with avocado and peppers. Topped with organic tortillas.
Love lunch so much, made it again for dinner!
SunWarrior and cacao shake.
Egg white scramble with mushroom vegan burger - yummy!
Carrot, apple, ginger, celery.....juice
Raw brussel sprouts with apple and fennel along with homemade date basalmic vinegar.
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Here is a quick look at my food. Will post dinner later but it is a Wild Salmon Filet and butternut Squash along with more juicing.
Workouts this weekend will be a strong 20 miles in the bike, 10 miles of walking/running intervals, a good ST session....probably either bootcamp TRX or Athletica followed by a swim, at most 1,000 yds.
Will post more on Monday. Have a blessed weekend!
Here is my baby girl in the store today eating raw organic Dino kale. I looked down and was shocked to see her eating this! It has happened before, looks like she is taking after her Mommy!
Foods from yesterday and today......
Ezekiel, oats, chia seeds and fruit with almond milk.
Vegan Mexican chowder I made over lettuce with avocado and peppers. Topped with organic tortillas.
Love lunch so much, made it again for dinner!
SunWarrior and cacao shake.
Egg white scramble with mushroom vegan burger - yummy!
Carrot, apple, ginger, celery.....juice
Raw brussel sprouts with apple and fennel along with homemade date basalmic vinegar.
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Thursday, August 04, 2011
Recipes!
I am trying out a few new recipes and hoping to post them for everyone to see. Not sure if you will be able to read what it says.
This is a test.....
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This is a test.....
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SunWarrior Vegan Protein Powder. I am a believer!!!!
Just ordered my second 2 lb bag of this stuff and we are hooked!!!
Totally Vegan, Raw and it gives you all of the important essential amino acids you NEED when not eating meat and it taste great!!
Will be posting so much on this stuff as I am very pleased with the results I have seen just after using this a short time.
Here are a few videos on SunWarrior from various sources.....
ENJOY!
Totally Vegan, Raw and it gives you all of the important essential amino acids you NEED when not eating meat and it taste great!!
Will be posting so much on this stuff as I am very pleased with the results I have seen just after using this a short time.
Here are a few videos on SunWarrior from various sources.....
ENJOY!
Day 3...MommyFit!
Yesterday's workout was a first and a great deal of fun. I am quite sure my neighbors think I am crazy as I took my ST to the streets!
After a good 6 mile run/walk Michaela was ready for her nap. As she slept I did a good warm up to Cathe's Cardio Fusion DVD then headed outside for my version of CrossFit.....MOMMYFIT!!!
As the baby monitor was beside me, I worked out in my driveway! All I needed was a 20 lb body bar and a 10 lb medicine ball. I did everything from medicine ball throw downs, body bar curls while walking up and down my street ( I know I must have looked like a nut), medicine pall push holds with cross body mountain climbers, sprints back and forth then carrying the MB over my head......you name it, I did it!! I even went so far to carry a 40 lb bag of dirt around the back and raise it over my head. Yes, it is official, I am crazy. I do not care really. I would rather someone read this and think I was a fitness addict or crazy person than to think I was wasting my life away sitting on the couch DOING NOTHING!!!
Next time, I plan on taking my TRX and putting it outside along with a few more weights too. I LOVED working out in the heat, sun shinning down on me, dripping in sweat like crazy......it was amazing!
My total time for yesterday was 152 minutes. 81 mins on the run/walk and 71 HARD minutes of my new MommyFit workout sure to be a hit and coming soon to a neighborhood near you! :)
I was happy to see more of my new DVDs in the mail yesterday! I am expecting one more and could not be more excited to try them all out. We are reorganizing the gym this weekend. We are moving the couch into the study and adding new weights and other things to increase my productivity when working out at home. I LOVE working out at VillaSport but I do not always have time as a stay at home mom with a little one. So this gives me the flexibility to have both! I plan on getting to the gym tomorrow and this weekend for sure, I need to get a good swim in and maybe a long ride Saturday morning.
That is about all for now. VERY excited about all the re-organizing we are doing here. Lots of painting, redecorating, new furniture......all fun stuff this fall. Hope to have it all done by Christmas!
Here are a few more of my new DVDS.....
Staying on track this morning with my LACV drink, water with lemon and peach oolong tea! Have not decided what breakfast will be just yet.
My fuel from yesterday....
Almond milk, oats, Ezekiel granola with 1/2 of an apple! Super yummy and one of my favorites!
Avocado over Ezekiel bread and onion with Mrs. Dash fiesta lime seasoning. Cherries, canteloupe
and the BEST watermelon...I could eat this all day!
Dinner...Vegan Mexican Chowder. YUMMY! Topped with avocado, lime, mrs dash fiesta lime seasoning, baked blue corn tortillas ( no salt, organic) crumbled on top.
Almond milk, SunWarrior Vegan protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseeds, mango and banana.
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After a good 6 mile run/walk Michaela was ready for her nap. As she slept I did a good warm up to Cathe's Cardio Fusion DVD then headed outside for my version of CrossFit.....MOMMYFIT!!!
As the baby monitor was beside me, I worked out in my driveway! All I needed was a 20 lb body bar and a 10 lb medicine ball. I did everything from medicine ball throw downs, body bar curls while walking up and down my street ( I know I must have looked like a nut), medicine pall push holds with cross body mountain climbers, sprints back and forth then carrying the MB over my head......you name it, I did it!! I even went so far to carry a 40 lb bag of dirt around the back and raise it over my head. Yes, it is official, I am crazy. I do not care really. I would rather someone read this and think I was a fitness addict or crazy person than to think I was wasting my life away sitting on the couch DOING NOTHING!!!
Next time, I plan on taking my TRX and putting it outside along with a few more weights too. I LOVED working out in the heat, sun shinning down on me, dripping in sweat like crazy......it was amazing!
My total time for yesterday was 152 minutes. 81 mins on the run/walk and 71 HARD minutes of my new MommyFit workout sure to be a hit and coming soon to a neighborhood near you! :)
I was happy to see more of my new DVDs in the mail yesterday! I am expecting one more and could not be more excited to try them all out. We are reorganizing the gym this weekend. We are moving the couch into the study and adding new weights and other things to increase my productivity when working out at home. I LOVE working out at VillaSport but I do not always have time as a stay at home mom with a little one. So this gives me the flexibility to have both! I plan on getting to the gym tomorrow and this weekend for sure, I need to get a good swim in and maybe a long ride Saturday morning.
That is about all for now. VERY excited about all the re-organizing we are doing here. Lots of painting, redecorating, new furniture......all fun stuff this fall. Hope to have it all done by Christmas!
Staying on track this morning with my LACV drink, water with lemon and peach oolong tea! Have not decided what breakfast will be just yet.
My fuel from yesterday....
Almond milk, oats, Ezekiel granola with 1/2 of an apple! Super yummy and one of my favorites!
Avocado over Ezekiel bread and onion with Mrs. Dash fiesta lime seasoning. Cherries, canteloupe
and the BEST watermelon...I could eat this all day!
Dinner...Vegan Mexican Chowder. YUMMY! Topped with avocado, lime, mrs dash fiesta lime seasoning, baked blue corn tortillas ( no salt, organic) crumbled on top.
Almond milk, SunWarrior Vegan protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseeds, mango and banana.
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Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Off to a great start
Day 2 and all is well. I took today off as I was letting my knee rest but my foods etc...were on track.
Two of my new DVDs came in today!! TRX boot camp and my Spinervals DVD! Can't wait to try them out soon!
Not much else to report. Doing well, feeling wonderful and icing my knee this evening while watching my husband workout, which I have to say I like doing :) This is his second workout today! This morning he hit the gym and now workout number two! He is into the whole Tabata thing. I am so very proud of him and all he is doing.
Anyways, here was my food for today!
Avocado and onion over Ezekiel bread, watermelon and a bit of apple.
No photo but I ate 1 piece of Ezekiel bread with Almond butter and honey. Loads of lemon water.....about a gallon, oolong tea and lemon ACV
Shiitake mushrooms and spinach in Mariana sauce over quinoa.
Blueberry, peach,chia shake with metabolic reset and SunWarrior protein powder with almond milk.
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Two of my new DVDs came in today!! TRX boot camp and my Spinervals DVD! Can't wait to try them out soon!
Not much else to report. Doing well, feeling wonderful and icing my knee this evening while watching my husband workout, which I have to say I like doing :) This is his second workout today! This morning he hit the gym and now workout number two! He is into the whole Tabata thing. I am so very proud of him and all he is doing.
Anyways, here was my food for today!
Avocado and onion over Ezekiel bread, watermelon and a bit of apple.
No photo but I ate 1 piece of Ezekiel bread with Almond butter and honey. Loads of lemon water.....about a gallon, oolong tea and lemon ACV
Shiitake mushrooms and spinach in Mariana sauce over quinoa.
Blueberry, peach,chia shake with metabolic reset and SunWarrior protein powder with almond milk.
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Fit Travel. A great ST workout....
I just bought this for when we travel and I need a good ST workout when in the hotel. All you need is a resistance band and the will to work hard!! Looking forward to trying this one out soon!
I also ordered two bands, one medium resistance and one heavy as they are great to travel with and I think they can help me stay on track when away from home and I cannot make it to the hotel gym when my baby girl is with me. This way, we can workout together and not have to worry about DB's or weights in the hotel room!
Looks like a fun but effective workout with very creative use of the bands.
I also ordered two bands, one medium resistance and one heavy as they are great to travel with and I think they can help me stay on track when away from home and I cannot make it to the hotel gym when my baby girl is with me. This way, we can workout together and not have to worry about DB's or weights in the hotel room!
Looks like a fun but effective workout with very creative use of the bands.
Cathe's New Low Impact Series along with a few favorites!
Just what I need for my knee! I am always worried about HIIT and other high impact workouts....Insanity etc....this looks as if it is just what I could use as a good ST and cardio workout that will not hurt my marathon and tri training this fall. The series has 10 DVDs and I cannot wait to try them out!
Here is a quick look.....
I have ordered a few new DVDs which should be coming in the next couple of days, one of which is Cathe's 4 day split. I first looked at getting this when it came out a few years back when I was living in Russia but never ordered it. I am VERY excited about this one, and happy to be getting back to my Cathe workout days! Her Butts and Guts DVD along with Drill Max helped me shed 70 lbs back in my Siberia days and I am forever thankful. She is by far my favorite instructor and puts forth such a great product.
Here is a look at Cathe's 4 day split workout DVD along with my FAVORITE two workout DVDs ever! Butts and Guts and Drill Max!! If you are looking for a boot camp type workout along with some SERIOUS toning of the lower body, I promise you will NOT be disappointed!
Cathe's 4 day Split - Boot Camp, Kick, Step and Weights
Cathe's Butts and Guts DVD - My favorite! I am serious....TRY THIS OUT!!
Cathe's Drill Max DVD - Another favorite!
Here is a quick look.....
I have ordered a few new DVDs which should be coming in the next couple of days, one of which is Cathe's 4 day split. I first looked at getting this when it came out a few years back when I was living in Russia but never ordered it. I am VERY excited about this one, and happy to be getting back to my Cathe workout days! Her Butts and Guts DVD along with Drill Max helped me shed 70 lbs back in my Siberia days and I am forever thankful. She is by far my favorite instructor and puts forth such a great product.
Here is a look at Cathe's 4 day split workout DVD along with my FAVORITE two workout DVDs ever! Butts and Guts and Drill Max!! If you are looking for a boot camp type workout along with some SERIOUS toning of the lower body, I promise you will NOT be disappointed!
Cathe's 4 day Split - Boot Camp, Kick, Step and Weights
Cathe's Butts and Guts DVD - My favorite! I am serious....TRY THIS OUT!!
Cathe's Drill Max DVD - Another favorite!
Monday, August 01, 2011
Bedtime Goodness!
Some people drink tea before bed, others water. For us, we are drinking a mix of HealthForce Nutritional products that will without a doubt come back to get us in one way or another later tonight or tomorrow morning. I digress.....
HealthForce Nutritionals Spirulina Manna, Vitamineral Green and Earth with water!
Cheers! Here's to longevity!!
HealthForce Nutritionals Spirulina Manna, Vitamineral Green and Earth with water!
Cheers! Here's to longevity!!
12 pounds by 12 years....
The month I have been waiting for is here!! It is now time to start my 12 by 12 challenge. I could not be more excited about this. In the following days I will post more details but for now my goal is to work hard and lose 12 lbs before my 12th wedding anniversary in December.
Here is a quick picture I took this morning as a starting point for my challenge. I am going to have to really work hard to get these 12 pounds off but I CAN do it! Who knows, maybe I will lose more!
I remember in the spring when I did another 12 by 12 challenge, I lost 25 lbs!!!! It was my challenge to lose 12 lbs by my daughters birthday when she was turing 12 months. It was an incredible motivator and I know this challenge will be no different!!
We have a possible overseas trip coming up in September and I have a feeling the added excitement will propel me even harder to PRESS ON and keep working hard.
Will post more tonight. I am heading out to get my LAST knee injection, YEA!! Cannot wait to be running pain free again SOON!
Here is a quick picture I took this morning as a starting point for my challenge. I am going to have to really work hard to get these 12 pounds off but I CAN do it! Who knows, maybe I will lose more!
I remember in the spring when I did another 12 by 12 challenge, I lost 25 lbs!!!! It was my challenge to lose 12 lbs by my daughters birthday when she was turing 12 months. It was an incredible motivator and I know this challenge will be no different!!
We have a possible overseas trip coming up in September and I have a feeling the added excitement will propel me even harder to PRESS ON and keep working hard.
Will post more tonight. I am heading out to get my LAST knee injection, YEA!! Cannot wait to be running pain free again SOON!
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