Aaaaand we're back! Where have we been? Well, with my sister's wedding, the last classes of a grad certificate, plus sitting for a crazy hard certification exam, something had to fall off the radar, which was writing down hilarious things about what I ate. Sorry!
But now that I have successfully rocked the MOH duties...
...finished my grad certificate...
...and passed the SPHR!
During that time, I did okay with eating and exercise--I usually made the best choice available, and did some light cardio and strength a few times a week. I didn't gain any weight, but I didn't lose any either.
Then I went to Disney World.
Yep, that's a hot dog with macaroni and bacon bits on it. I ate it. I regret nothing.
Okay, well, maybe I regret something. Because the scale starts with a 16 now, and my body fat % is terrifying. So the re-commitment to The Shame Squad begins again.
Breakfast was a banana (105), almond butter (80), and two glasses of water. The fabulous Jen over at Jen Crowder Fitness and Nutrition got me hooked on almond butter. And since Jen is a mom to 5, full time teacher, former Redskins cheerleader, generally positive person and looks ah-MAZ-ing, I decided to give it a try. Also the 80 calorie packs keep me in check, otherwise I'd eat the whole jar with a spoon.
Lunch was a pork chop (250) and a cup and a half of Skinnytaste pasta salad (175), plus two more glasses of water.
Before going to the gym, I had some carby goodness from a half cup of Barbara's Puffins Cereal (60). Let me tell you: Puffins are legit, with 2 grams of protein and 5 of fiber per serving, plus the company is transparent and socially responsible.
Then came the gym. Uuuuuugh. I pushed it hard on the cardio by hitting the max heart rate my doctor is cool with for about 20 minutes. Then I focused on legs. Note to self: k-tape your knee. It hurts. Turns out that my beloved husband and the Atlanta Superfriends have talked me in to running/walking a 5k in January.
Specifically the Star Wars 5k. Which begs the question: what running costume should I wear?
Let me know what you think about my costume choice, or if I should just give it up and dress as Anna from Frozen since that's what I want to do anyway.
Okay, back to food. Dinner was a lean low country boil of shrimp (25), chicken sausage (140), potatoes (150), and corn (80). If you want an idea of how to do your own, Old Bay has a good recipe--just add the sausage when you add the corn. And drink lots of water to offset all the sodium. I had four glasses.
Then I went on a 20 minute walk with my husband, followed by FitSugar's 10 Minute Arms Workout. After that I had a protein smoothie made with frozen strawberries (50) almond milk (80) and chocolate soy protein (50).
Calories (goal is 1400): 1245
Water (goal is 8): 12
Exercise: 20 minutes of sweaty cardio, 20 minutes of walking, strength training on legs and arms.
We'll give today a Kate.
But now that I have successfully rocked the MOH duties...
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Then I went to Disney World.
Yep, that's a hot dog with macaroni and bacon bits on it. I ate it. I regret nothing.
Okay, well, maybe I regret something. Because the scale starts with a 16 now, and my body fat % is terrifying. So the re-commitment to The Shame Squad begins again.
Breakfast was a banana (105), almond butter (80), and two glasses of water. The fabulous Jen over at Jen Crowder Fitness and Nutrition got me hooked on almond butter. And since Jen is a mom to 5, full time teacher, former Redskins cheerleader, generally positive person and looks ah-MAZ-ing, I decided to give it a try. Also the 80 calorie packs keep me in check, otherwise I'd eat the whole jar with a spoon.
Lunch was a pork chop (250) and a cup and a half of Skinnytaste pasta salad (175), plus two more glasses of water.
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| I love this pasta salad. I make it a little healthier by using whole grain elbows. |
Then came the gym. Uuuuuugh. I pushed it hard on the cardio by hitting the max heart rate my doctor is cool with for about 20 minutes. Then I focused on legs. Note to self: k-tape your knee. It hurts. Turns out that my beloved husband and the Atlanta Superfriends have talked me in to running/walking a 5k in January.
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| Everyone in this picture looks nice, but really, they just love to get up early and go running. |
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| Ewok? |
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| Princess Leia? |
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| R2D2? |
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| Chewbacca? |
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| Neeeeeeed. |
Then I went on a 20 minute walk with my husband, followed by FitSugar's 10 Minute Arms Workout. After that I had a protein smoothie made with frozen strawberries (50) almond milk (80) and chocolate soy protein (50).
Calories (goal is 1400): 1245
Water (goal is 8): 12
Exercise: 20 minutes of sweaty cardio, 20 minutes of walking, strength training on legs and arms.
We'll give today a Kate.