Uggg. That's a lot of eggs. And as a frugal girl, I hate to toss out 6 egg yolks!! And well, lets face it, I think the yolks are what gives the eggs flavor :)
So here's what I do to make myself feel a little better.
3 egg whites, litly scrambled
1 tbs rotel tomotoes
1 oz mozz cheese
1 1/2 oz of deli ham
Saute the tomatoes in skillet to release some of the liquid, then pour the egg whites over. Gently scramble. Once the eggs are almost set, add the ham & cheese and finish cooking the eggs.
This will give you ONE full serving of protein, 1 serving of dairy and just a touch of veggies for the day. It's actually pretty filling too!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Kenpo X
Because I'm still feeling just a tad under the weather still this week, I did 1/2 of the Kenpo on Wednesday and finished it on Thursday morning. Of course, now I wish I had just done it all in one day, OR at least pushed my self to failure on it.
Not the same. Nope. Not at all. There is hardly any discomfort to be felt. None really. Next time around I will have to push all the way through it.
Not the same. Nope. Not at all. There is hardly any discomfort to be felt. None really. Next time around I will have to push all the way through it.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Weighing and measuring food
So the P90X nutrition plan (not a DIET!) specifically says that you need to measure and weigh food in the beginning. Yeah right, like I need to do that.
Well, surprise. I started doing that and you know what? It's freaking amazing what a misconcept you might have on serving sizes.
It all started with the jerkey. I got 9 oz bags from Costco. Has 9 servings. Ok. Easy enough. NOT.
I got the food scale on Thursday and that was the first thing I did was weigh out the jerkey. Whoa nellie!
Same with a chicken breast. 3 oz (not 4 on this plan) is not anything like you thought.
But 6 egg whites equals one protein? Thats too much for me to eat.
2 cups of leafy greens. Doesn't sound like much does it? But it IS! Try measuring it and see just how much it really is!
Same with cheese. 1 oz is a serving. Doesn't sound like much but it is.
If you don't have a scale, I highly recommend you get one. I bought a Salter for $12.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond, and of course, used my 20% off coupon to get $2.50 off. Nothing fancy. Not digital. But has a rather large bowl (instead of just the stand) and a BIG face to see the lines that represent ounces :)
Well, surprise. I started doing that and you know what? It's freaking amazing what a misconcept you might have on serving sizes.
It all started with the jerkey. I got 9 oz bags from Costco. Has 9 servings. Ok. Easy enough. NOT.
I got the food scale on Thursday and that was the first thing I did was weigh out the jerkey. Whoa nellie!
Same with a chicken breast. 3 oz (not 4 on this plan) is not anything like you thought.
But 6 egg whites equals one protein? Thats too much for me to eat.
2 cups of leafy greens. Doesn't sound like much does it? But it IS! Try measuring it and see just how much it really is!
Same with cheese. 1 oz is a serving. Doesn't sound like much but it is.
If you don't have a scale, I highly recommend you get one. I bought a Salter for $12.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond, and of course, used my 20% off coupon to get $2.50 off. Nothing fancy. Not digital. But has a rather large bowl (instead of just the stand) and a BIG face to see the lines that represent ounces :)
Arms and Shoulders
Did this Tuesday.
Need to use 5 lbs I think. Been doing it with 3 and was able to push through fairly easily.
Did the whole work out but did fast forward through his stretches & breaks ... oh, and the chair dips. Didn't have a chair, and besides, I KNOW the triceps are there, they say hello to me :)
I feel good. Well, if I could get rid of the lingering sore throat and sinus congestion I'd feel REAL good.
The one I pushed myself on the most (and probably cuz it's at the end) is the side tricep rise. Uggggggggg. But I did it, 12 on each side both times. Whew.
Need to use 5 lbs I think. Been doing it with 3 and was able to push through fairly easily.
Did the whole work out but did fast forward through his stretches & breaks ... oh, and the chair dips. Didn't have a chair, and besides, I KNOW the triceps are there, they say hello to me :)
I feel good. Well, if I could get rid of the lingering sore throat and sinus congestion I'd feel REAL good.
The one I pushed myself on the most (and probably cuz it's at the end) is the side tricep rise. Uggggggggg. But I did it, 12 on each side both times. Whew.
Legs and back
ok, so you should know, I still do NOT do the back portion. No pull up bar and well, I just don't want to kill myself so early on :)
Did legs on Monday. Modified. Only did specific reps instead of keeping up with the gang. And I wish I had pushed myself more. Even though I was fatigued when done, today (Tuesday) I don't really feel anything.
I just hate the thought of putting the effort into it only half assed and then regretting it the next day. I mean heck, if you are going to dedicate the TIME, then you might as well make it the best, right??
That's the attitude I need to have.
Did legs on Monday. Modified. Only did specific reps instead of keeping up with the gang. And I wish I had pushed myself more. Even though I was fatigued when done, today (Tuesday) I don't really feel anything.
I just hate the thought of putting the effort into it only half assed and then regretting it the next day. I mean heck, if you are going to dedicate the TIME, then you might as well make it the best, right??
That's the attitude I need to have.
Stats 4/13/10
Yes, I have been working out, although, moderately.
Been feeling not so great which is still lingering, but I refuse to cave in.
So here they are:
chest 38 / 32
high waist 29
real waist 35 1/2
hips 39
butt 41
thighs 23 / 23
knees 15 / 15
calves 15 / 14 1/2
Am I the only one that measures knees? They bother me, I think fat knees are heriditary in my family.
Yes, I see that my chest has gone up & down my waist and hips are down. It should be noted that last week I was bloated (in the middle of the cycle) so don't know ... but it sure is nice to see the numbers move a little and keep you motivated, don't you think!
Been feeling not so great which is still lingering, but I refuse to cave in.
So here they are:
chest 38 / 32
high waist 29
real waist 35 1/2
hips 39
butt 41
thighs 23 / 23
knees 15 / 15
calves 15 / 14 1/2
Am I the only one that measures knees? They bother me, I think fat knees are heriditary in my family.
Yes, I see that my chest has gone up & down my waist and hips are down. It should be noted that last week I was bloated (in the middle of the cycle) so don't know ... but it sure is nice to see the numbers move a little and keep you motivated, don't you think!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
April 8th
So, I didn't post a work out from this morning because ...
I woke up at 5am. Went back to sleep.
Woke up at 5:30am. Stumbled out of bed. Thought, MAN my throat is sore. Had a dry hacky cough.
Stumbled to the kitchen. WTF. No coffee? As the stockpile/coupon queen, how can this be? I actually sat on the floor and went shelf by shelf through the pantry, thinking, MAN my throat is sore.
Finally gave up at 5:45. Put out chocolate cheerios, milk, banana and bowl for Sonny Boy. He's 17. But heck, I still make him a hot breakfast before he goes to school most days. Not today.
Go to recliner, grab blanket, curl up and go to sleep til 7am.
Get up. Load dishwasher. Take shower. Stand in closet. Think, MAN my throat is sore. Reach to take a blouse off hanger, Ohhh...that's a tricep muscle I feel there. Hello ...
I certainly hope I feel better by the time I get home to do some kind of work out today. This is where I start to fall off though is after 2 days ... ugggg. But MAN my throat is sore. Boss told me his wife had strep last week. Oh. Not so good.
I woke up at 5am. Went back to sleep.
Woke up at 5:30am. Stumbled out of bed. Thought, MAN my throat is sore. Had a dry hacky cough.
Stumbled to the kitchen. WTF. No coffee? As the stockpile/coupon queen, how can this be? I actually sat on the floor and went shelf by shelf through the pantry, thinking, MAN my throat is sore.
Finally gave up at 5:45. Put out chocolate cheerios, milk, banana and bowl for Sonny Boy. He's 17. But heck, I still make him a hot breakfast before he goes to school most days. Not today.
Go to recliner, grab blanket, curl up and go to sleep til 7am.
Get up. Load dishwasher. Take shower. Stand in closet. Think, MAN my throat is sore. Reach to take a blouse off hanger, Ohhh...that's a tricep muscle I feel there. Hello ...
I certainly hope I feel better by the time I get home to do some kind of work out today. This is where I start to fall off though is after 2 days ... ugggg. But MAN my throat is sore. Boss told me his wife had strep last week. Oh. Not so good.
Celsius drinks
Normally, if something "claims" to burn calories, etc., I walk right on by ... I'm a firm believer that you have to work to get what you want.
BUT ... Costco had a sampling going on, tried it, liked it and figured that I could use a BOOSTER drink.
They had it for $16.99 for a 12 pack. Not exactly cheap. By any means. BUT I am pacing myself.
Here's what it says: Burn up to 100 calorie and more in each can. No sugar, aspartame, preservatives, very low sodium (6mg), no high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors or flavors. I'm sold!
Only 10 calories per can (12 oz). 1 gram of carbs.
I drank a can. Within the hour I was a little edgy. Not in a bad, caffine jacked up way ... but more like I couldn't sit still, cleaning the kitchen, folding clothes, etc. I do not remember a crash afterwards either. So far, so good.
I've had the Green Tea Raspberry Acai and the Sparkling Orange. The orange is JUST LIKE ORANGE SODA in my opinion. NOTE: Orange does NOT state carbs so makes me think there are some in there, so just be aware.
Would I buy it again? Yeah. Preferably on sale though. Its like any other energizing drink I suppose but I really like the flavors of these. I am NOT a red bull girl so I have nothing to compare it to ...
BUT ... Costco had a sampling going on, tried it, liked it and figured that I could use a BOOSTER drink.
They had it for $16.99 for a 12 pack. Not exactly cheap. By any means. BUT I am pacing myself.
Here's what it says: Burn up to 100 calorie and more in each can. No sugar, aspartame, preservatives, very low sodium (6mg), no high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors or flavors. I'm sold!
Only 10 calories per can (12 oz). 1 gram of carbs.
I drank a can. Within the hour I was a little edgy. Not in a bad, caffine jacked up way ... but more like I couldn't sit still, cleaning the kitchen, folding clothes, etc. I do not remember a crash afterwards either. So far, so good.
I've had the Green Tea Raspberry Acai and the Sparkling Orange. The orange is JUST LIKE ORANGE SODA in my opinion. NOTE: Orange does NOT state carbs so makes me think there are some in there, so just be aware.
Would I buy it again? Yeah. Preferably on sale though. Its like any other energizing drink I suppose but I really like the flavors of these. I am NOT a red bull girl so I have nothing to compare it to ...
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Protein Bars
I mentioned the EAS shakes that I've picked up pretty cheap that are tasty (slugged down a strawberry one after yesterday morning's workout!). I also have some protein bars that are down right tasty!
EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control. Chocolate Chip Brownie flavored. Oh man. It's like eating a candy bar. Publix has these for $1.69. I picked up a bunch when I had the $1 off coupons to make them 69 cents each. I have NOT tried any of the other flavors!
They are heavy and although it's not a recommendation, you could almost eat one as a meal and feel full for hours later. Hubby was snacking on one the other day and I was like "Hey! That's not a snacky type of thing!" ... he thought it was a granola bar, although nothing like that in texture! I keep these in the drawer at the office to offset that craving I get for chocolate (and trust me, there is never ever a shortage of that in the office!) and it works!
Lets see, the stats on these are: 17 grams protein, 3 gram net carbs, 230 calories.
EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control. Chocolate Chip Brownie flavored. Oh man. It's like eating a candy bar. Publix has these for $1.69. I picked up a bunch when I had the $1 off coupons to make them 69 cents each. I have NOT tried any of the other flavors!
They are heavy and although it's not a recommendation, you could almost eat one as a meal and feel full for hours later. Hubby was snacking on one the other day and I was like "Hey! That's not a snacky type of thing!" ... he thought it was a granola bar, although nothing like that in texture! I keep these in the drawer at the office to offset that craving I get for chocolate (and trust me, there is never ever a shortage of that in the office!) and it works!
Lets see, the stats on these are: 17 grams protein, 3 gram net carbs, 230 calories.
Shoulders and Arms
Oh boy, my legs are a little stiff from yesterdays legs and back routine (remember, I didn't do any of the back stuff, skipped right over with the remote). I think this is what happens everytime I do this ... I work out 2 days in a row, and then I'm so freakin sore I figure I need a break ... STICK TO IT!!
I've done this routine a few times before and actually enjoy everything except the chair dip stuff. I have wrist, thumb, hand issues and the chair just really aggravates the whole situation. But I try to do what I can
... UPDATED ...
Just finished the routine, 40 minutes of it ... do my own warm up stuff and skip past his ballistic stretches ... I forgot HOW much I like this routine!! I'm looking forward to it again. I need to increase my weights from 3 lbs to 5 I think ... even though the arms are fatigued at this moment, they aren't WEAK. Yup, this is definately I good one!
I've done this routine a few times before and actually enjoy everything except the chair dip stuff. I have wrist, thumb, hand issues and the chair just really aggravates the whole situation. But I try to do what I can
... UPDATED ...
Just finished the routine, 40 minutes of it ... do my own warm up stuff and skip past his ballistic stretches ... I forgot HOW much I like this routine!! I'm looking forward to it again. I need to increase my weights from 3 lbs to 5 I think ... even though the arms are fatigued at this moment, they aren't WEAK. Yup, this is definately I good one!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Protein drinks / shakes
I have the powdered stuff. Ick. Still can't get rid of the taste.
Did buy some EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control shakes when Publix had them on sale. Got the 4 packs for $2.99. Strawberry - yumm. Vanilla is so-so. Chocolate Fudge. So-so. Rich Dark Chocolate - yummm. Cafe Carmel, haven't tried yet.
Sonny boy drinks these after school and before working on the bowflex ... skinny kid, has no desire to P90X.
I intend on using these either as breakfast or after workout evening snack.
Did buy some EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control shakes when Publix had them on sale. Got the 4 packs for $2.99. Strawberry - yumm. Vanilla is so-so. Chocolate Fudge. So-so. Rich Dark Chocolate - yummm. Cafe Carmel, haven't tried yet.
Sonny boy drinks these after school and before working on the bowflex ... skinny kid, has no desire to P90X.
I intend on using these either as breakfast or after workout evening snack.
April 6
I really should have started this on Monday, but heck, it's Tuesday, better late than never.
I've been doing P90X on and off for the past year. Bought the set last March, 2009 after the gym closed where I was taking Power Boxing classes. 8 weeks of that and my wide butt was much thinner (and not drooping!) and the bulging stomach was flat and you could actually see the hip bones! Woohoo!
My problems? Time management and getting the food right. I love to eat and cook good stuff. Self proclaimed carb addict. Uggg. Dont' really dig veggies. But know I need to do something with the 46th birthday fast approaching!
So anyways, heres to a new start.
Today I did the legs and back routine. But only the legs. Skipped past the back portions as I don't have a pull up bar (well, if you count the bowflex in the other room, maybe I do). Did 35 minutes of it. I've found if I keep a timer going, it keeps me more on track. Like, when I want to keel over and die, I look and see WTF, I've only worked out for 20 minutes!! Whatever works!
Stats of this morning:
Chest 37 1/2 and 33
Waist (high) 30
Waist (real, belly button area) 36
Hips 39 1/2
Butt 41
L calf 15
R calf 14 1/2
L knee 15
R knee 14
L thigh 23
R thigh 23
Don't have a clue about weight. Tossed the scale out after it made me mad at 155 a month ago!
So come on in, link up OR post a comment (besides saying I've got a fat butt please, I know that already!)
I've been doing P90X on and off for the past year. Bought the set last March, 2009 after the gym closed where I was taking Power Boxing classes. 8 weeks of that and my wide butt was much thinner (and not drooping!) and the bulging stomach was flat and you could actually see the hip bones! Woohoo!
My problems? Time management and getting the food right. I love to eat and cook good stuff. Self proclaimed carb addict. Uggg. Dont' really dig veggies. But know I need to do something with the 46th birthday fast approaching!
So anyways, heres to a new start.
Today I did the legs and back routine. But only the legs. Skipped past the back portions as I don't have a pull up bar (well, if you count the bowflex in the other room, maybe I do). Did 35 minutes of it. I've found if I keep a timer going, it keeps me more on track. Like, when I want to keel over and die, I look and see WTF, I've only worked out for 20 minutes!! Whatever works!
Stats of this morning:
Chest 37 1/2 and 33
Waist (high) 30
Waist (real, belly button area) 36
Hips 39 1/2
Butt 41
L calf 15
R calf 14 1/2
L knee 15
R knee 14
L thigh 23
R thigh 23
Don't have a clue about weight. Tossed the scale out after it made me mad at 155 a month ago!
So come on in, link up OR post a comment (besides saying I've got a fat butt please, I know that already!)
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