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.
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