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    Burgers and Planks


    2011 - 06.30

    These past few months have been a learning experience. I went back to school in hopes of attaining a Master’s Degree. This is something I always wanted to achieve ever since I was a little girl. As I grow older, I realize that in just a few short years my life is likely to change drastically. I will hopefully be moving forward in my career which will give me more responsibilities as well as the possibility of starting a family. With that in mind, I quickly began my studies. Let’s be honest…… the likelihood that I would finish school WHILE I have kids is pretty minimal.

    With school and work taking up a majority of my time, something had to give. So it was either sacrificing quality time with my huney or giving up Crossfit temporarily. As you can see in my previous posts, it has been quite a while since I talk about Crossfit so it is easy to assume what I gave up. While I love the workout and my ACF gym, I love my fiance more :)

    I took this semester off because I needed a mental break. After much deliberation (and looking in the mirror) it was obvious that I needed to reincorporate a part of my old lifestyle. I was in the best shape of my life while I was in Crossfit so I emailed my old coach at Alamo Crossfit and signed myself up for July :) My hopes are that I can find a way to incorporate my workouts early in the morning before the next semester starts. This way I can keep both in my life!

    I went to my neighborhood gym on Monday and Wednesday in anticipation for the CF workouts next month. Man, I am out of shape. I struggled to run 3 miles when I know I have the ability to run 26. See what a setback it is when you stop taking care of your body?? Most people don’t understand. They say “You look great” and “Oh whatever, you’re not fat”. Well- I know I’m not fat- but I’m also not lean and healthy like I used to be. My energy levels went down when I stopped CF. I also allowed certain foods back in my life that I know are not good for me…. (looks good doesn’t it?)

    Making those types of decisions quickly set back all of the progress I had made. This blog post is my affirmation that I will not go back to that again! I want high energy levels, no more bloated feeling, happiness about the way I look and my strength and endurance back. So the question is simple…. Do I choose Burgers or Planks?
    Monday: Ran 2 miles- 15 minute ab workout with pushups. Leg workout- leg press and lunges. (breakfast and lunch- MyFit Foods)

    Wednesday: Ran2.5 miles- 15 minute ab workout with pushups. Arm workout- Triceps, Deltoids, Biceps and Back Press (breakfast and lunch- MyFit Foods, dinner- Home made fish tacos- catfish and shrimp, corn tortillas, green beans, carrots, corn, spinach with mango pico de gallo)

    Still Taking Baby Steps


    2010 - 10.26

    This weekend was a rough one for the diet.
    Day 13: Brunch- Tilapia with mango Pico topping, Green Beans and Corn on the Cob. Snack- Frozen Yogurt with Blackberries and Strawberries. Lunch- Slice of Pizza, Dinner- Sushi Zushi- Strawberry and Godzilla rolls.

    Day 14: Breakfast- Migas, Lunch: Tortilla Soup, no Dinner (but drank a Long Island Iced Tea)

    Yesterday, I woke up to an upset stomach =( I think my diet has been very inconsistent which is whats is causing the recent stomach problems.

    Day 15: Breakfast- Sausage and Eggs taco on Corn tortilla, Lunch: Lenny’s Sub (took of the top bread), Snack: MyFit Foods Turkey Spaghetti (small), Dinner: Small Protein Shake.

    I titled this post baby steps, because yesterday I ran a few miles. Its been a long time since I get myself up to that stage and motivation, and this little diet stint has seemed to help me get there. I wish I could have run 6 miles, but in all honesty, it was too bug a leap so I conformed to 3.9. I started with a 2 min 30 sec warm up, then ran until I finished at the 3.26 mile marker.

    I completed the last few minutes with a cool down which brought my cardio total to 3.9 miles in 45 minutes. Not the fastest runner in the world, but I really don’t care for speed. Mostly I care about completion!

    I hope that I can get to a solid 8 mile run outside before November 14. If I do, I think I will go for the 1/2 marathon. Even if I power walk part of it, at least it would be a start! Yay!

    Halloween Costumes are in!


    2010 - 10.15

    Okie Doke…. so things are going ok on the diet front. Today marks Day 5 of my little diet challenge. I am about 90/10 on the Paleo front which is good on my book. I haven’t jumped on the scale but I can already see a difference in my stomach area. I took some before pictures the day before I started this personal little challenge… but I won’t show my progress until Day 14 since I don’t think there will be much notable difference in 1 week to someone other than myself.

    Day 3: Breakfast: Protein Shake, Lunch: Chicken, Steamed Spinach, and Cauliflower Rice with mushrooms. Dinner: (Ghengis Grill) Grilled Chicken and Turkey with celery, onions, carrots, walnuts and bean sprouts as a substitute for pasta.

    Snacks: Apple and a Mandarin

    Day 4: Skipped breakfast, Lunch- Soup and Salad, Dinner- Rainbow trout (garlic and herb Mrs Dash and Basil) with grilled asparagus, cucumbers seasoned with Lime and salt and a little side of corn

    Snacks: Almonds, Walnuts and Pistachios

    Keep in Mind… I am 15 days away from Halloween so I have to make sure and be costume ready!!!! I have 3 costumes ready to go: a Flapper girl, Race Car Driver and Persian Princess! Which one do you think I should wear?

    Dry Chicken


    2010 - 08.31

    Sadly I overcooked my chicken breasts for lunch today…. But I decided to eat them as to not waste food…. Hence the title for the blog today. I can tell you that I feel more energetic after yesterdays long day. I am starting to feel a little hungry but nothing too crazy.

    I said no to red bull and chocolate cake at work today which means I have definitely gotten some of my will power back. Day 2 is looking good so far :)

    Breakfast: protein shake
    Lunch: chicken breast and steamed veggies (corn, green bend and asparagus)
    Snack: protein shake

    Water count: 4

    I am sitting ar Alamo Crossfit watching the class before mine and it looks like a fun one: dead lifts and max pull ups!!! Wish me luck :-/