As you may already know, I am always buying the EAS Protein drinks and bars for Sonny Boy after his workouts with the Bowflex. And I've eaten them too. Unfortunately, Hubby eats the bars as a snack, sometimes bedtime, other times midnight. Keep trying to tell him (nicely) that is NOT a good time to eat them.
Then I got the Pure Protein bars at Costco. Honestly, blech. Definitely has a lot of "foreign" stuff, artificial tasting.
This past week, I picked up these Odwala granola bars. Got them on clearance for 42 cents each. Only 7 left. Figured, what the hell. Again, blech.
THEN I went to Coscto (salad stuff primarily with 5 lb jug of jelly bellies) and picked up a 20 pack of Clif bars for $20.xx. Oh YUMMMM. I think I've found them!
The crunchy peanut butter? To die for. That's what I used after yesterdays workout (also sub'd as my breakfast) and it was De. Li.Cious!
Here's the breakdown:
Calories 250
Fat Calories 60
Carbs 42g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Insoluble Fiber 4g
Sugars 20g
Other carbs 17g (can someone tell me what that means?)
Protein 11g
Not so much a protein bar as others but I feel much better about eating them. Definitely taste like peanut butter!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Wretched Wednesday
Ok, I had a real hard time this morning being creative and energetic, hence the name :) I think I need to eat something before I start working out. I've been so blah in the mornings which is not like my usual ray of sunshine self
Yes, I DID it. Notice, not all caps today? I skipped the whole back stuff as I don't have a pull up and I was toolazy tired to go find the bands.
Today's disc?
Legs and Back.
And my legs are still sensitive from the plyo stuff Monday.
Am I thrilled? No. Not really. The fact that I did any of it surprises me. But does not make me happy. WHAT leg stuff I did, I applied myself. BUT I did NOT use weights and I did not follow 100% along the whole time. AND I still have 20 minutes to go.
But damn, my legs are fatigued. That's more like it. Sensitive is not the feeling. Fatigued. Uggg.
So how about it. Did anyone else BRING IT?
Yes, I DID it. Notice, not all caps today? I skipped the whole back stuff as I don't have a pull up and I was too
Today's disc?
Legs and Back.
And my legs are still sensitive from the plyo stuff Monday.
Am I thrilled? No. Not really. The fact that I did any of it surprises me. But does not make me happy. WHAT leg stuff I did, I applied myself. BUT I did NOT use weights and I did not follow 100% along the whole time. AND I still have 20 minutes to go.
But damn, my legs are fatigued. That's more like it. Sensitive is not the feeling. Fatigued. Uggg.
So how about it. Did anyone else BRING IT?
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Torturous Tuesday
I DID IT!
AGAIN!
Yes, I worked out! I did the P90X Arms & Shoulders this morning. Look, it's 7am and I'm posting!
Honestly, I used 3 lb weights, and skipped 2 different exercises (the squat curl and the laying down triceps rise). I probably need to swap out for 5 lbs next time, at least some of the time.
Can you say "Hello Triceps"??? Those are the little muscles in the back of your arm that makes you say OW when reaching, pulling, pushing, etc. I can remember at the gym, I would have to use my hip to push open the door :)
So how about it? What was your Torturous Tuesday?? Did you push yourself above and beyond?
AGAIN!
Yes, I worked out! I did the P90X Arms & Shoulders this morning. Look, it's 7am and I'm posting!
Honestly, I used 3 lb weights, and skipped 2 different exercises (the squat curl and the laying down triceps rise). I probably need to swap out for 5 lbs next time, at least some of the time.
Can you say "Hello Triceps"??? Those are the little muscles in the back of your arm that makes you say OW when reaching, pulling, pushing, etc. I can remember at the gym, I would have to use my hip to push open the door :)
So how about it? What was your Torturous Tuesday?? Did you push yourself above and beyond?
Monday, August 2, 2010
Motiviational Monday continued
I DID IT!!
I got home at 6pm. And look, 7:45 and I'm telling you I finished the workout. 20 minutes left on the Plyometric - check.
15 minutees of ripping abs - partial check. I did 30 crunches and 30 of some other ab works.
I was a little worried about getting it done. The animals were all here and told Sonny Boy that they either had to leave or endure watching me do this. They opted to leave (by the way, Shark Week is on!)
So, did you do your workout today? Did you put a little more effort into the Monday?
I got home at 6pm. And look, 7:45 and I'm telling you I finished the workout. 20 minutes left on the Plyometric - check.
15 minutees of ripping abs - partial check. I did 30 crunches and 30 of some other ab works.
I was a little worried about getting it done. The animals were all here and told Sonny Boy that they either had to leave or endure watching me do this. They opted to leave (by the way, Shark Week is on!)
So, did you do your workout today? Did you put a little more effort into the Monday?
Motivational Monday
Ok, the title is a little misleading .... BUT I feel good today!
Woke up at 5:30am.
Made a small pot of coffee.
Drank one cup with light sugar and light cream.
Folded a load of laundry.
Paced the house.
Did 40 minutes of Plyo.
Yes, 40 minutes. I should have stuck out the other 20 minutes to finish (especially since 10 is cool down) but the morning is getting away from me and I need to get ready for work.
Had I NOT procrastinated for 35 minutes, I would not have ran out of time!!
I have every intention on finishing the last 20 minutes when I get home along with an AbRipper session.
So what did YOU do today??
Woke up at 5:30am.
Made a small pot of coffee.
Drank one cup with light sugar and light cream.
Folded a load of laundry.
Paced the house.
Did 40 minutes of Plyo.
Yes, 40 minutes. I should have stuck out the other 20 minutes to finish (especially since 10 is cool down) but the morning is getting away from me and I need to get ready for work.
Had I NOT procrastinated for 35 minutes, I would not have ran out of time!!
I have every intention on finishing the last 20 minutes when I get home along with an AbRipper session.
So what did YOU do today??
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Pushing yourself
I hate to run. I mean, really, really HATE to run. Jog, trot, whatever. I hate it.
I hate the feeling of breathlessness and gasping for air.
I hate the feeling that my feet look dweeby after leaving the concrete (have you ever seen some people who seem to have floppy feet? That would be me probably but I have NO evidence).
I hate the jiggly look of my thighs when running.
And I am not light on my feet, so I sound like a horse running.
But last night, because I couldn't get my lazy butt up and moving, I did a walk/jog/run.
24 blocks total.
Brisk walked the first 12 blocks in like 14 minutes. Then turned and jogged. Finished the last 12 blocks in 10 minutes.
Uggg. I had to push myself.
Come on, run til you get to the next street. You can do it! Go!
I may have been mumbling to myself the whole time. Couldn't tell you what songs were playing on the Ipod as I was way to engrossed on getting to the next street, the next sign, the next car, damn it, just count to ten! No, I did NOT run the whole 12 blocks (are you kidding??). But I bet I ran 6 blocks total which is pretty impressive if you KNOW me!
And I wore my new shoes ... they are definately made for running. No foot cramps. No bruising. And cushy. Sweet.
I hate the feeling of breathlessness and gasping for air.
I hate the feeling that my feet look dweeby after leaving the concrete (have you ever seen some people who seem to have floppy feet? That would be me probably but I have NO evidence).
I hate the jiggly look of my thighs when running.
And I am not light on my feet, so I sound like a horse running.
But last night, because I couldn't get my lazy butt up and moving, I did a walk/jog/run.
24 blocks total.
Brisk walked the first 12 blocks in like 14 minutes. Then turned and jogged. Finished the last 12 blocks in 10 minutes.
Uggg. I had to push myself.
Come on, run til you get to the next street. You can do it! Go!
I may have been mumbling to myself the whole time. Couldn't tell you what songs were playing on the Ipod as I was way to engrossed on getting to the next street, the next sign, the next car, damn it, just count to ten! No, I did NOT run the whole 12 blocks (are you kidding??). But I bet I ran 6 blocks total which is pretty impressive if you KNOW me!
And I wore my new shoes ... they are definately made for running. No foot cramps. No bruising. And cushy. Sweet.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Spur of the moment
Ever wonder why they call it a "Reflex" bag?
Ummm, because it comes back at you! Fast!
Princess and friends were over. Me & the one kid who does a boxing class with friends were playing around with the reflex bag. I'd punch, he'd punch and back and forth.
Then we started screwing around and giving it an elbox and roundhouse kicks. Ummm. It wasn't exactly in the most optimal setting for such an impromptu round.
He's sporting a fat lip right now. I swear, I didn't mean to kick it that hart ... sorry kid! (mind you, he's 21 and bad @ss. So don't feel too sorry for him...do I hear cheers for the 46 out of shape lady in the house??!!)
Ummm, because it comes back at you! Fast!
Princess and friends were over. Me & the one kid who does a boxing class with friends were playing around with the reflex bag. I'd punch, he'd punch and back and forth.
Then we started screwing around and giving it an elbox and roundhouse kicks. Ummm. It wasn't exactly in the most optimal setting for such an impromptu round.
He's sporting a fat lip right now. I swear, I didn't mean to kick it that hart ... sorry kid! (mind you, he's 21 and bad @ss. So don't feel too sorry for him...do I hear cheers for the 46 out of shape lady in the house??!!)
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