Jumping back in

The last two weeks, I did.....nothing. :( The first week I was really sick with what I thought was strep throat (it was treated like strep but the test was negative). The second week I spent recovering from that and work. Work has picked up and I've been so tired after a long day that I've barely had enough energy to be wife and mom. You guys have days like that? I feel like when I come home, I spend the evening recuperating from work and the only thing I want to do is rest. Something to work through.

Anyway, I'm jumping back on the bandwagon this week. :) These are my goals:

*Run 3x
*Don't eat after dinner
*Go to bed before 10:30pm

This week....

Well this week has been a challenge for me to get my workouts done. I worked out twice so far and plan on working out tomorrow. I thought our puppy had a sleep pattern going and he decided to change it up on me. My daughter and I have been fighting earaches and sore throats, but I think we are finally on the mend.

Good news: I have lost 7 pounds since last Tuesday. So that is a plus. But I need to get my workouts in gear so I can reach my goal by my birthday at the end of May.

This next week my goals are:

P90X in the mornings (5:00a)
Gym 2x (Tuesday and Thursday) to run on the treadmill
Continue to eat healthy

Good luck to you both!!

Don't understand!

The last two weeks I have been really good about working out and eating healthy. I worked out last week for 6 days and this week will be 5 days, we got a puppy and I am getting no sleep so I figure 5 days is really good. But I have not lost a pound.

Michelle ~ I don't remember what kind of treadmill we had it has been to many years ago. I have been looking at Sole treadmills and have a friend who has done major research on treadmills and she said for the price it is as good as the other but Sole is cheaper.

You both are doing awesome and keep up the good work. I will keep plugging away at my workouts and eating hopefully figure it all out!

Seeing improvements!

Good News!!!!

1-I can once again run a 10-minute mile. Don't laugh. This is good for me. I'm a very slow runner!

2-I've lost one inch around my belly-button and lower abdomen.

3-I've lost about 5 lbs!

4-My Body fat test (the home one) was down to 23.9%.


FINALLY, something is looking up for me!

My "tweener" pictures will be coming soon!

It's like this...

Running on a treadmill pros and cons:

Pro: Makes you feel great

Con: Eat a bowl of ice cream first, makes you feel like crap

Yesterday proved that when you eat something unhealthy, your body doesn't function as well. My body had to work so much harder and after I was done, my head started to spin. So, my eyes have been opened. If you ever feel like eating a treat before you work out so you can "burn the fat" from it, I wouldn't recommend it.

But, on a brighter note, I did work out 3x last week, twice this week, and so far I've lost 2 lbs! I love my treadmill. :D Good luck this week ladies, we can do this!

ETA: I just did the home body fat test (thanks for the link Cami!) and I was at 29.5%.

Idea

I say we post "In between" pictures in 2 months, so April 15th would be a good time. I think it will help us to stay inspired and give us a goal to reach for.

Are you guys with me?


Today is the first day in 2 weeks, I have felt good enough to workout. I did not push it really hard, but I did it.

My goals are to take it easy the rest of this week with my workouts and start my workouts back up on Monday.

Cinch! Meals

The foundation of Cinch! is a five-piece puzzle. Each meal is constructed from five pieces:

1. Produce
2. A whole grain
3. Lean protien
4. Plant-based fat
5. Slimming and Satiating Seasonings


Breakfast Ideas:

Zesty Cranberry Walnut Parfait

1/4 cup dried cranberries sweetened with fruit juice
1/4 cup whole oats
3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 TBSP chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp of orange zest

Stir the zest into the yogurt and layer food in a dish

Raspberry Brazil Nut Pita

1 cup raspberries
1/2 whole grain pita
1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese
2 TBSP chopped brazil nuts
Pinch of nutmeg
mix nutmeg, berries and nuts into cottage cheese and fill pita with mixture.

Berry Almond French Toast

1 cup raspberries
1 slice whole-grain bread
3 egg whites
2 TBSP silvered Almonds
Dash of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves

Soak bread in eggs. Spray pan with pam, but bread in pan and pour remaining egg over the top. Cook until golden brown, place on plate and sprinkle spices on and top with berries and almonds.

These are some of the breakfast meals. I will post some more soon along with snack and dinner meals.

As you can see they sound yummy and are easy to make for yourself and your family. Plus your family won't even realize how good they are eating.