2 scrambled eggs with sauteed veggies: green peppers, onions, mushrooms
1/2 whole wheat pancake w/butter and honey
Meal Two
2 oz chicken breast
plate of salad: lettuce, baby spinach, cucumbers, green peppers, celery, tomato
8 oz homemade cocoa smoothie: milk, cocoa, banana, coconut milk, stevia, brown sugar
Meal Three
misto coffee from starbucks (whole milk steamed w/bold coffee)
Meal Four
Salad plate at Mazzio's
3 small slices of cheese pizza w/thin crust
I ran some sprints at La Fortune Park with some other crossfitters and I wanted to post some of my favorites because to me I look like a "real" athlete! It was fun to do the sprints with a group, and I look forward to the next La Fortune workout.
I'll upload the pics tomorrow, computer is really slow right now...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Monday, September 22nd, 2008
This was taken in February of 2008
This was taken a few weeks ago in September of 2008.
Meal One
2 scrambled eggs
1/2 zucchini sliced and sauteed
1/4 gala apple w/skin
Meal Two
1/2 chicken breast
1/2 cup steamed broccoli w/butter and salt
1/4 cup sweet potato
Meal Three
3 oz steak strips (sauteed in coconut oil, coconut milk, cumin, pureed onions, crushed garlic, cilantro, pepper)
Large fresh salad: baby spinach, green leaf lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, celery, bell peppers
I did not eat a lot today because I was not feeling good after a weekend of staying up too late for three consecutive nights. But, I did take a nap and worked out at the end of the day. I feel even better after my hubby showed me these before and after photos he found on his hard drive. It's amazing to me how my body is still changing after a month of missing the zone. Crossfit by itself seems to be reshaping my body. The "before" photo was taken February 25th of 2008. I started zoning seriously in April. I saw amazing results really quick. Then, I had about three out of town trips that threw me off my routine of preparing my meals for the month of August and September. This "after" photo was taken in September. The workout pants are exactly the same, but my jacket is covering the little white logo...the color of the pants look different because the lighting is radically different in the winter versus summer, and the pants look grey instead of black.
Anyway, it is very encouraging to know that every effort is not lost. Even though my eating has been off, I did not stop exercising. I am even more motivated to eat better and keep pursuing a lifestyle of health and fitness. I just have to re-program my self-image. I seem to see myself bigger and more out of shape. And this is self-defeating. I need to focus on the victories and not on the losses. When I add up all the times I made the right choices, the result is evident. That is something to celebrate! I can't be perfect everyday in eating or in my workouts, but I can be victorious as I look back at nine months of great effort.
This was taken a few weeks ago in September of 2008.
Meal One
2 scrambled eggs
1/2 zucchini sliced and sauteed
1/4 gala apple w/skin
Meal Two
1/2 chicken breast
1/2 cup steamed broccoli w/butter and salt
1/4 cup sweet potato
Meal Three
3 oz steak strips (sauteed in coconut oil, coconut milk, cumin, pureed onions, crushed garlic, cilantro, pepper)
Large fresh salad: baby spinach, green leaf lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, celery, bell peppers
I did not eat a lot today because I was not feeling good after a weekend of staying up too late for three consecutive nights. But, I did take a nap and worked out at the end of the day. I feel even better after my hubby showed me these before and after photos he found on his hard drive. It's amazing to me how my body is still changing after a month of missing the zone. Crossfit by itself seems to be reshaping my body. The "before" photo was taken February 25th of 2008. I started zoning seriously in April. I saw amazing results really quick. Then, I had about three out of town trips that threw me off my routine of preparing my meals for the month of August and September. This "after" photo was taken in September. The workout pants are exactly the same, but my jacket is covering the little white logo...the color of the pants look different because the lighting is radically different in the winter versus summer, and the pants look grey instead of black.
Anyway, it is very encouraging to know that every effort is not lost. Even though my eating has been off, I did not stop exercising. I am even more motivated to eat better and keep pursuing a lifestyle of health and fitness. I just have to re-program my self-image. I seem to see myself bigger and more out of shape. And this is self-defeating. I need to focus on the victories and not on the losses. When I add up all the times I made the right choices, the result is evident. That is something to celebrate! I can't be perfect everyday in eating or in my workouts, but I can be victorious as I look back at nine months of great effort.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
Meal One
2 fried eggs (w/one teaspoon butter-organic)
1 slice Ezekiel bread (in the freezer section of most grocery stores, a sprouted grain...easier to digest)
1 cup of Earl Grey Tea w/honey and cream
Meal Two
2 oz grilled burger
1 oz gouda cheese
1 slice E. Bread w/mayo and mustard and ketchup
Meal Three
Tall Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks (yuck!)
Meal Four
2oz grilled chicken
1 cup steamed broccoli
1 oz cheddar cheese
1 green bell pepper diced
I was working out today while my hubby was timing my WOD; and it really surprised me how well I did considering I haven't really been zoning the last few weeks (too many cheat meals!); and I've been fighting a little bug or cold the last few days.
Then my wonderful hubby reminded me of my amazing potential as an athlete and my opportunity to influence others with how I treat myself! It's easy in the busy-ness of life to forget these things.
We are also renewing our wedding vows this December on our 10th wedding anniversary! I have my dress from my wedding day 9 years ago (yes, we got married twice!)! And I am resolved to wear the beautiful white piece of fluff! I am excited to post photos of that when December blogs arrive.
Thank you to all of you who struggle as I do, to stay in a state of health and fitness through disciplined eating choices and crossfit!
2 fried eggs (w/one teaspoon butter-organic)
1 slice Ezekiel bread (in the freezer section of most grocery stores, a sprouted grain...easier to digest)
1 cup of Earl Grey Tea w/honey and cream
Meal Two
2 oz grilled burger
1 oz gouda cheese
1 slice E. Bread w/mayo and mustard and ketchup
Meal Three
Tall Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks (yuck!)
Meal Four
2oz grilled chicken
1 cup steamed broccoli
1 oz cheddar cheese
1 green bell pepper diced
I was working out today while my hubby was timing my WOD; and it really surprised me how well I did considering I haven't really been zoning the last few weeks (too many cheat meals!); and I've been fighting a little bug or cold the last few days.
Then my wonderful hubby reminded me of my amazing potential as an athlete and my opportunity to influence others with how I treat myself! It's easy in the busy-ness of life to forget these things.
We are also renewing our wedding vows this December on our 10th wedding anniversary! I have my dress from my wedding day 9 years ago (yes, we got married twice!)! And I am resolved to wear the beautiful white piece of fluff! I am excited to post photos of that when December blogs arrive.
Thank you to all of you who struggle as I do, to stay in a state of health and fitness through disciplined eating choices and crossfit!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday, September 9th 2008
Meal One
1 cup whole milk w/coffee and honey
Meal Two
Banana smoothie w/cocoa and milk and avocado and stevia
Meal Three
3 oz grilled orange roughy
1/4 cup sweet potato
Meal Four
2 oz grilled burger
1 oz gouda cheese
1 slice Ezekiel bread w/ mayo and ketchup and mustard
1 cup whole milk w/coffee and honey
Meal Two
Banana smoothie w/cocoa and milk and avocado and stevia
Meal Three
3 oz grilled orange roughy
1/4 cup sweet potato
Meal Four
2 oz grilled burger
1 oz gouda cheese
1 slice Ezekiel bread w/ mayo and ketchup and mustard
Monday, September 8, 2008
Monday, September 8th, 2008
Meal One (went for craving, not the zone!)
1 cup Earl Grey tea
1 slice of Ezekiel bread
2 table spoons peanut butter
1/2 banana
1 teaspoon honey
Meal Two
2 oz grilled burger
1 slice ezekiel bread
1 teaspoon mayo and ketchup and mustard
1/2 cup red grapes
Meal Three
3 oz beef brisket
1 cup sauteed mushrooms and onions
1/4 cup brown rice
1/4 cup steamed broccoli
Meal Four
Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 banana
stevia
A little off the zone today, but I tried to keep it to small meals spread throughout the day. I did prepare for the week, however. Meats are grilled, veggies are cut and prepped, and menu is set for the week. It's pretty non-glamorous; but it's easy to implement!
1 cup Earl Grey tea
1 slice of Ezekiel bread
2 table spoons peanut butter
1/2 banana
1 teaspoon honey
Meal Two
2 oz grilled burger
1 slice ezekiel bread
1 teaspoon mayo and ketchup and mustard
1/2 cup red grapes
Meal Three
3 oz beef brisket
1 cup sauteed mushrooms and onions
1/4 cup brown rice
1/4 cup steamed broccoli
Meal Four
Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 banana
stevia
A little off the zone today, but I tried to keep it to small meals spread throughout the day. I did prepare for the week, however. Meats are grilled, veggies are cut and prepped, and menu is set for the week. It's pretty non-glamorous; but it's easy to implement!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
Meal One
2 scrambled eggs
1 slice toast w/butter and jam (organic, no sugar added)
Meal Two
2 oz grilled burger
1 cup sauteed onions and mushrooms
1 slice Ezekiel bread w/mayo and ketchup
2 scrambled eggs
1 slice toast w/butter and jam (organic, no sugar added)
Meal Two
2 oz grilled burger
1 cup sauteed onions and mushrooms
1 slice Ezekiel bread w/mayo and ketchup
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Meal One
1 1/2 scrambled eggs
1/2 cup cantaloupe
2 mini 1" muffins (organics brand made at home)
Earl grey tea w/ 1/2 and 1/2 and honey
Meal Two
2 oz tuna salad
1 slice Ezekiel bread
1/2 cup red grapes
Meal Three
3 oz orange roughy grilled
1 red bell pepper
1 cup sauteed onions and mushrooms
Meal Four
Protein shake
w/ coconut milk and strawberry protein powder
1 1/2 scrambled eggs
1/2 cup cantaloupe
2 mini 1" muffins (organics brand made at home)
Earl grey tea w/ 1/2 and 1/2 and honey
Meal Two
2 oz tuna salad
1 slice Ezekiel bread
1/2 cup red grapes
Meal Three
3 oz orange roughy grilled
1 red bell pepper
1 cup sauteed onions and mushrooms
Meal Four
Protein shake
w/ coconut milk and strawberry protein powder
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