Monday Planning for the week...

Happy Labor everyone! Hope you had a great weekend and was able to enjoy the extra day off! We spend the day low key. A little shopping, long naps and a very easy home cooked meal. This weekend we have lots planned and I know if it doesn't get written down, it doesn't get done.

Now, onto the good stuff:

Breakfasts: Greek Yogurt with seed mix, a silver dollar fig & greek yogurt pancake, and decaf coffee
Snacks:  homemade protein bars and low cal chocolate/vanilla frap protein shakes

Lunches:

•  Monday:  Snacked...
• Tuesday:  Hard boiled egg, artichoke, sun dried tomato with avocado and a sandwich thin and a peach
• Wednesday: Veggie burger with Tikka Masala sauce and veggies with a pear for dessert
• Thursday: grilled tomato, avocado, and zucchini
• Friday: play-date with kiddos and pizza!  :)
• Saturday:  eat out - Mexican perhaps?
• Sunday:  Free Birds!!!! 

Dinners: 

•  Monday: Garlic spaghetti & stuffed mozzarella sausage with garlic bread
• Tuesday:  Mahi Mahi Tacos with broc slaw and black beans
• Wednesday:  Chicken Satay with brown rice and cauliflower rice and grilled zucchini  (mixed together)
• Thursday: Tacos with homemade guacamole!
• Friday:  Dinner out
• Saturday:  Pulled Pork with baked sweet potatoes
• Sunday:  left overs

Exercise:

•  Monday: Run 3 Miles
• Tuesday: Crossfit in the morning!  EEK!!!!! walk 2/4 miles
• Wednesday: Run 5 miles
• Thursday: Crossfit at night! Run 3 miles
• Friday: Walk 2 miles,
• Saturday: Run 7 miles to Barre Control class (changing things up and trying it out)
• Sunday:  My first Duathlon!!!  YAY!!!!

 *By writing it all out, it's really helping me see where my weaknesses are, not as far as what bad stuff I'm eating but what I'm missing in my nutrition. 


This week you'll see lots of recipes pop up.  I'm finally getting around to writing them down to share with y'all!  :)  Enjoy! 

A new month a new chance to try...

HELLLLLOOOO SEPTEMBER! Did august just sail by everyone? I feel like so much needed to get done and need two more weeks.  I hope this month I can be more on top of it and get in gear. So goals this month:   - run (or walk) 101 miles -if I keep on track I'll be able to do this   - take 7 crossfit classes (I took one this week and wanted my arms to fall off, so much pain)   - 20 home cooked dinners   - cycle 50 miles (Sunday's are now my cycling day)   - take 6  boxing classes   - revive the garden   - drop one size (5 or so lbs I'm guessing? I just want to get closer to being able to wear my old clothes before the first pregnancy)    - blog at least 3/4 times a week, weekly, two recipes, and random post    - do one craft project (need to make kupcake 2.0 a growth chart)   - get a massage and a facial   - take one mini weekend trip (this will be for a wedding at the end of the month) - make family shoot appt I know some of these seems lofty but if I really stick with my schedule I can do this. Guess we'll see! Time to go run (and walk some) 8 miles!

August weekly roundup #2

Well, I did it. I found another half and 10k to add to my list of fall runs.  I'm so happy I have new knee braces because boy am I going to need them!  Today starts the official first day to my half marathon 10 week training program. I'm excited and nervous that it's starts off fast and keeps going.  I hope to finish it in 2:45.  I guess we'll see in 10 weeks how I do! Let's get to the planning of the week:

Breakfast is the same this week:

• 1 greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons hemp/chia seed mix, 1 lactation "cookie".  
•  Mid morning snack Banana (if hungry).

Lunches:

• Monday:  Spinach and Goat Cheese Quesadilla with carrots and protein shake and champagne grapes (protein shake & peach for afternoon snack)
• Tuesday:  Lunch out
• Wednesday:  Sweet/Sour Meatballs leftovers and protein shake and champagne grapes (protein shake & peach for afternoon snack)
• Thursday:  Lunch out
• Friday: who knows...
• Saturday:  Picnic (subway?) at the beach
• Sunday:  Lunch out

Dinners:

• Monday:  Spaghetti
• Tuesday:  Sweet/sour Meatballs with "rice" pilaf
• Wednesday:  COUNTY FAIR!!!  Bring on the corn on the cob and mini doughnuts!!
• Thursday: Chicken Sausage and brussel sprouts
• Friday: Tacos
• Saturday: Zuchinni boats
• Sunday:  Freebirds (YUM!!!)

Training:
    (running schedule below)

• Monday:  run + 20 min of interval crossfit exercises
• Tuesday:  yoga stretch
• Wednesday: run
• Thursday: run + step class
• Friday: 30 day shred video
• Saturday: run + boxing
• Sunday: walk

Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Total
1	3	Rest	3	3	Rest	4	Rest	13

August ...already?

Well, this year just went from zero to 60 in 1.2 seconds.  I have no clue where it went and the funny thing is I have a perfect little kupcake to see a timeline grow.  Easier when they are little to see that.  In August lots of big big changes headed my way and while I'm excited about, I'm also nervous about but that's for another day to chat about. 

  Let's talk about personal goals.  I'm really needing to focus on working out and running to get rid of the fall season.  I have

• Duathlon Sept 12
• RAD Run 10k Oct 6
• Conejo Valley Half Marathon Oct 14
• Halloween Mud Run Oct 28
• Santa Barbara Half Marathon Nov 10
• Turkey Trot (Thanksgiving)
• Santa Run (in search of one)

 For August goals, I'm focusing on numbers.

• Miles ran/walk:  100 (big number...eek)
• Miles on Bike: 50
• Classes taken: 8
• 30 day shred dvd: 15
• Weight loss: 6 lbs
• Meals any cooked at home: 30

One of the other goals is to push forward with eating clean and unprocessed foods.  I've done a good job to do so but I know I can do more and am excited to clean the cupboards and start fresh!

Will have to do updates on how this whole goes...wish me luck!

July weekly post 4

So it's July 30 and well, the month is almost up.  I know I didn't hit my goal but that's fine by me.  I know I'm on a good path and I think doing weekly posts are helping me be more accountable.  I'm finally feeling better running.  I started with a new training facility and it is nuts.  They believe this photo's motto and boy am I sore after their work outs.  I don't think I've ever sweat so much in a class before like I do here.  They mean business!  Let's get to the good stuff shall we?

Lunch:

• Monday: Chinese chicken salad (super healthy and super good), protein shake, peach (plum for snack and other half of protein shake)
• Tuesday: Lunch with the hubby (INDIAN!!!!!)
• Wednesday: apple/spinach/goat cheese quesadilla, hard boiled egg, protein shake, peach (plum for snack and other half of protein shake)
• Thursday: left overs (stuffed shells), hard boiled egg, protein shake, peach (plum for snack and other half of protein shake)
• Friday: lunch out?
• Saturday: lunch out?
• Sunday:   Lunch with family (kupcake 2.0 baptism)

Dinner:

• Monday:  Stuffed shells with a spinach/zucchini/tomato sauce YUM!, protein shake
• Tuesday: Subway night 
• Wednesday:  Malibu chicken with sauteed squash and mushrooms
• Thursday:  Pulled Pork sandwiches with kale chips and carrot fries
• Friday:   Dinner out(family in town)
• Saturday: Pizza Night with family
• Sunday:  dunno...

Work out routine:

• Monday: Run 4 miles + 30 day shred level 2
• Tuesday:  RPM class
• Wednesday:  4 miles + 30 day shred level 2
• Thursday: swimming + 30 day shred level 2
• Friday:  boxing + 30 day shred level 2
• Saturday:  boxing + Zumba
• Sunday:  5 miles + 30 day shred level 2

 Yup, that's the week in a nut shell.  I'm really trying to find more time to work out at night more for myself after the girls go to bed.  It's been the one thing keeping me sane lately.  Will I do an august goal?  Yes.  Only way to keep myself motivated! 

July weekly post 3

So I skipped a week.  I was thrown off by stuff that was going on with home/work/life.  Everyone has those days.  Instead of rehashing last week (was good and even RAN!!!!) I want to think forward and talk about this coming week.  I think I need to stay as positive as ever just so I can make sure I'm good.  I've been doing good but really want to kick it up a notch and end this month on a positive note.


Lunches:

•  Mon-Thurs:  (same meal since I made a big amount of spread) garbanzo bean/avocado spread with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes on sandwich thins, protein shake, hard boiled egg, peach.  (snack: no sugar cookies -they are really good- and a plum) 

 Dinners:

• Monday: grilled pizzas... pepperoni on one, canadian bacon and pineapple
• Tuesday: Stuffed shells with a ground turkey and zucchini filling
• Wednesday: Sun Dried tomato chicken sausage with sauteed brussel sprouts
• Thursday:  Turkey Tacos
• Friday:   Grilled chicken satay (YUM!) with asian slaw
• Saturday: Birthday party
• Sunday: up in the air

Working out:

• Monday: 5 mile run (i know, i'm kinda shaking in my boots about this today)
  
• Tuesday: 30 day shred level 2
  
• Wednesday: 3 mile run / 30 day shred level 2
  
• Thursday: hike after work / 30 day shred level 2 
• Friday:   Boxing class / 30 day shred level 2
• Saturday: Zumba / 30 day shred level 2
• Sunday:  Bike ride / boot camp (maybe if i can muster up the courage)

So YES, i started running again.  It felt so refreshing to get outside after a massive stressful week.  I ran hard and fast (okay, fast for me that is).  My foot is still healing and still wearing my insoles (aka, horse shoe).  I really want to get back up to running about 20+ miles a week and know I have to take my time doing that but also doing other things to keep me entertained.  I'm super excited for Zumba since it's been FOREVER since I did it last.  You'll find me in the back of the class tripping over my feet!

July weekly post 2

  Okay okay, I haven't done daily posts but this week I will.  Pinky swear!  As a recap, I have to say although there were a few snafu's like In-n-Out (grilled cheese please!) and a piece of fudge I was overall good.  I made healthy choices and stayed on track with working out!  Like so on track I'm contemplating ordering Insanity work out routines to add to my day.  I think also having my niece stay with us a while has really helped me stay on track.  I want to promote healthy eating and munching on something at 9pm really doesn't do it. 

  So results wise, I lost another 2.6 lbs.  So close to pre-pregnancy weight.  I know I have to lose another 10 lbs though to fit back into most of my clothes.  Things got a little --uhh-- moved around so while I might be close to that weight, body isn't.  On the foot note, I finally got to see a doctor.  I'm PRAYING the insert he glued onto my foot (hello horseshoe!) will help.  I hope to start running by August again.  In the meantime I'm going to find an alternative. 

Let's look to see what's on the lists for this week shall we?

Lunch menu:

• Monday: leftovers (sweet/sour turkey meatballs with cauliflower rice and quinoa)
• Tuesday: garlic spinach/apple/goat cheese spread on sandwich thins with carrots, string cheese
• Wednesday:  garlic spinach/apple/goat cheese spread on sandwich thins with carrots, string cheese (it was that good i need more)
• Thursday:  artichoke/turkey sandwich with sun dried tomatoes and berry protein smoothie
• Friday:  PB & J sandwich and berry protein smoothie
• Saturday: out Stonefire Grill anyone?
• Sunday:  out

Dinner Menu:

• Monday: pasta casserole with cherry tomato marinera & turkey meat
• Tuesday:  creamy chicken taquitos
• Wednesday: pork chops
• Thursday:  chinese chicken salad
• Friday:  hawaiian nachos
• Saturday: eat out?
• Sunday: eat out?

Workout schedule:

• Monday: 30 day shred/8 minute abs
• Tuesday: 30 day shred/8 minute abs, Personal Training session for assessment (groupon!)
• Wednesday:  30 day shred/8 minute abs, walk
• Thursday: 30 day shred/8 minute abs: Boxing class, workout class (6am...EEK!)
• Friday: 30 day shred/8 minute abs
• Saturday: 30 day shred/8 minute abs,  Zumba
• Sunday: 30 day shred/8 minute abs, 10 mile bike ride (if my new bike shoes come in time)

July daily recap 1

• Exercise:  
• Happy to report I actually did the 30 day shred dvd! Wasn't so bad until I started to get to things that made me push off with my foot (nursing a foot injury -yay me...not). 
• I also did my 1 minute abs.  Basically I listen to 1 song (it's 4.27 minutes long) and do abs and switch exercises within the song.  I listened to Florence and the Machine: Shake it out.  It's kinda my anthem for the month. 
• Food wise:
•  I followed what I said I would.  Pretty proud I didn't go overboard on the pizza.  The smoothie I made consisted of 1 cup of spinach, 1/2 blueberries, 1/2 strawberries, 1 peach, water and ice.  it was sooo good. 
•  How do I feel:
• Overall, I felt good.  I'm really happy I finally went to the doctor.  Just a piece of mind to know I didn't break a joint or tear a ligament in my foot.  I have this foam splint on the bottom of my foot now to see if it helps.  I'm staying optimistic that it'll heal! 

29 days to go!