January 2012
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No Excuses Challenge: Beginning Stats Post
It is January 31st, and the beginning of February 2012: No Excuses Challenge. I’ve set my goals, and I am pumped to see where this month will take me. I took my measurements today and considered not posting them until the end, but in the spirit of true honesty (hem, Rule #3) I am posting them here.
Bust: 40.5” Chest: 35.5” Waist: 33.5” Hips: 42.75” Thigh: 26”...
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Intake/Output + Training: Day 8/250
Breakfast smoothie - 2 scoops protein powder, 1 banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 cup almond milk [350]
Pre-Workout Snack 1 peanut butter chocolate chip Larabar (the BEST) [220] 1 mandarin [60] 1 light string cheese [60]
Post-Workout Snack 1/2 cup 0% Greek yogurt [65] 1 cup Kashi Go Lean [200] 10 raspberries [10]
Dinner 1.5 cups of salad [30] 1 tsp balsamic vinegar [15] 1 tsp extra virgin olive...
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Training Blues: Overzealous?
So I think I went a little overboard too quickly with my running. Today, I did 45 minutes on the elliptical and it was good, but I wanted to run to keep up with my training plan, so I was a little sad.
My calves weren’t sore, but I iced them today as I can tell they are a little off.
Tomorrow, I’m going to try running (if I think it’s a good idea come gym-time) and if they are...
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No Excuses Challenge! Goals.
I’m so excited to do this challenge. :)
Here are my goals/rules:
Get my sweat on for at least 30 minutes a day at least 4 days a week
Running, Elliptical
Every Sunday schedule in my workouts for the week
Eat a clean meal every 2-3 hours (4-5 meals a day, 1200-1500 calories)
Eat pure protein with 2-3 of my meals
Meat, tofu, Greek yogurt, nuts, eggs
Eat pure carbohydrates...
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Weigh-In: Jan. 30
Gained 1.5 pounds. What? Gah.
Going to the gym later, and then working out my challenges/goals for the month of February. I need some results.
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Intake/Output + Training: Day 7/250
Breakfast smoothie - 2 scoops protein powder, 1 banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 cup almond milk [350]
Snack/Lunch 1/2 cup oatmeal [150] topped with 1 over-easy egg [80] which was cooked in 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil [40] all topped with 2 tsp parmesan cheese [20] 10 raspberries [10] 1/2 mandarin [30]
Snack/2nd Lunch 1/2 cup 0% Greek yogurt [65] with 1/2 cup pumpkin [40] 1 tsp brown sugar...
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Training Blues: Possible Injuries
After doing some research though the injury prevention section of coolrunning.com, I have self-diagnosed myself with medial shin splints. I am hoping that it’s not actually full-blown shin splints, as I really can’t stand the thought of taking actual time off my training schedule, but I do have pain on my lower, inner shins, so I am going to treat myself as though that is what this...
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Intake/Output
Breakfast smoothie - 2 scoops protein powder, 1 banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 cup almond milk [350]
Lunch 4 graham cracker halves [120] 1 tbsp cream cheese [40] 1/2 tbsp apricot spread [20] 20 almonds [140] 1 mandarin [60] 1 light string cheese [60]
Dinner 2.5 slices of pork tenderloin [200] 1 cup green beans [50] 1/2 cup corn [70] 1 tbsp jellied cranberry sauce [55]
Dessert 1/2 cup mint...
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Training: Day 5/250 & Day 6/250
So Day 5 was a rest day. I can already tell you I am going to love and cherish these biweekly rest days.
However, the pitfall of my rest day yesterday was that I ended up have an entire CHEAT DAY. While I am semi-disappointed, I had been eating well the whole week up until then, and needed to relax a little so I consider it OK.
Because of this, I’ve decided to allow myself one free day...
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Short To Do List/TGIF
I just wanted to let you, dear Internet, know that I will be posting a kind of “introduction” post (with a photo and all!) on Monday, which is my weigh-in day. I feel weird continuously posting without you all knowing my face/body/name, so I will be doing that on Monday.
To Do:
Study Anatomy and Physiology
Google+ video chat with my friend in Austria
Buy Agave syrup and almond...
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Skinnytaste's Avena - Healthy Oatmeal Shake
Avena - Healthy Oatmeal Shake Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes Servings: 4 • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts Calories: 123.9 • Fat: 1.8 g • Protein: 6.8 g • Carb: 21.3 g • Fiber: 3.2 g
1/2 cup quick oats
2 cups water
1 cup fat free milk
1 cup ice
3 tbsp sugar
2 tsp ground cinammon
Cook oats and water in a small pot for about a minute or...
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Training: Day 4/250
Ran outside today because it was warm-ish and I just couldn’t be bothered to go all the way to the gym (since I wasn’t on campus…I use my university’s gym.)
Anyway, I did the 2.5 miles, but the route was so hilly I did it in a slower time. Also, my calves were aching a little, so I’m super glad tomorrow is my rest day. :) I got some ice on them today, and will again...
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Intake/Output
Today was a less meal-like day, and more snacky day. But still delicious :)
Breakfast protein shake - 1 scoop whey chocolate protein, 1 banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter [270]
Pre-Workout Snack 1/2 cup oatmeal [150] topped with 1 over-easy egg [80] which was cooked in 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil [40] all topped with 2 tsp parmesan cheese [20]
Post-Workout Snack protein shake - 2 scoops whey...
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Training 3/250
I took my A&P exam this morning, so the morning was pretty stressful. After a nap and some food, I went to the gym and did my 2.5 miles. I did it in slightly less than 30 minutes, and each day it is getting easier.
Right at the end of my workout, a cute guy, who had lapped me like 10 times already, turned (while running) and says, “Just wanted to say good job!” I laughed and said...
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Intake/Output
Breakfast protein smoothie - 2 scoops protein powder, 1 cup frozen smoothie fruit, with water/ice [200] 1 light string cheese [60]
Lunch 1/4 cup oatmeal [75] 1/4 cup 0% greek yogurt [35] 1/2 cup pumpkin [40] 1 tsp brown sugar [15] 1 mandarin [60] 1 slice 2% Swiss cheese [70]
Pre-Workout Snack 1 banana [110] 1 tbsp peanut butter [100] 1 graham cracker halves [60]
Dinner 1/2 cup extra lean ground...
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Teetotalin'
I’m happy to report, though I stared longingly at the delicious springtime ales at the grocery store today, I am still alcohol free for January. :)
yay!
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Training: Day 2/250 (yesterday, Jan. 24)
Yesterday was great. I had to spend the whole day studying for my Anatomy and Physiology exam (which was today), so going to the gym for my run was a great break from that. I’m pleased to say my rest day treated me well. On Sunday, I had been really tired during my run and had a bad time, but last night I did 2.5 miles in 30 minutes! Yes, yes, that’s slightly sad, but it’s an...
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Intake/Output (yesterday, Jan. 25)
Breakfast smoothie - 1 cup LF kefir, 1 banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp flax seed, 1 cup frozen smoothie fruit (mango, strawberry, peach, pineapple) [440]
Lunch 1 mandarin [60] 1 peanut butter cookie Larabar [220]
Pre-Workout Snack 1 light string cheese [60] 4 graham cracker halves [120] w/ 1 tbsp almond butter [100] and 1 tbsp apricot spread [40]
Dinner toasted “grilled” cheese...
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