FOOD: The Island Pork Tenderloin Salad was good. Tasted different with the sweetness of the brown sugar. I don't usually eat pork just because it has the trichina worm in it, but I made an exception. For the Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry I used chicken instead and it was good. I really wanted to make the Miso Soup, but I forgot to buy the Miso so I couldn't make it. I guess I'll have to try it next week.
WORKOUT: The Kenpo X workout was fun and different. A lot of karate type moves. I liked it.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
P90X - Day 5
FOOD: The 6 egg whites for breakfast were very good again. I guess it's because I love eggs, but I didn't know how could they could be with tomato, spinach, feta, and basil, yum. Breakfast also included half a grapefruit and 8 oz. skim milk. My grapefruit wasn't very good though :-(
Lunch took 2 hours to prepare! This program should come with a chef! I think part of the workout during this whole fiasco includes the meal preparation. I don't think I know anybody who would make all these meals from scratch like I've been doing... it's not easy or fun. It's very tough since I also make all my husband's meals for his body building (a ton of chicken) plus meals for 8 other children in my daycare. I've never had gazpacho before, but it is nasty. The turkey burger and coleslaw were good though.
I couldn't find any swordfish at the store so I used tilapia instead. The mango-ginger sauce tasted very different. I'm not used to those flavors together (mango, tomato, and red onion). I dislike raw onions a lot. I didn't like it at first, but as I kept eating it I got used to it. I didn't love it, but it was ok.
One annoying thing about all these recipes is that a lot of them are 8-12 servings.. what the heck is that all about?! Can't you people just make them 1 serving so we don't end up with a frig full of left overs?!
WORKOUT: It was ok, but I still can't do the pull-ups and there were a lot of them in this one, the Arms & Back DVD. The Ab Ripper X is always fun to do because it burns. Check out my daughter doing the Ab Ripper X. I had to take a video of her... keep your legs straight sweetie.
Lunch took 2 hours to prepare! This program should come with a chef! I think part of the workout during this whole fiasco includes the meal preparation. I don't think I know anybody who would make all these meals from scratch like I've been doing... it's not easy or fun. It's very tough since I also make all my husband's meals for his body building (a ton of chicken) plus meals for 8 other children in my daycare. I've never had gazpacho before, but it is nasty. The turkey burger and coleslaw were good though.
I couldn't find any swordfish at the store so I used tilapia instead. The mango-ginger sauce tasted very different. I'm not used to those flavors together (mango, tomato, and red onion). I dislike raw onions a lot. I didn't like it at first, but as I kept eating it I got used to it. I didn't love it, but it was ok.
One annoying thing about all these recipes is that a lot of them are 8-12 servings.. what the heck is that all about?! Can't you people just make them 1 serving so we don't end up with a frig full of left overs?!
WORKOUT: It was ok, but I still can't do the pull-ups and there were a lot of them in this one, the Arms & Back DVD. The Ab Ripper X is always fun to do because it burns. Check out my daughter doing the Ab Ripper X. I had to take a video of her... keep your legs straight sweetie.
LUNCH
Turkey burger, swiss cheese, coleslaw, gazpacho, & protein drink
DINNER
Tilapia, mango-ginger sauce, wild rice, and an artichoke
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
P90X - Day 3 and 4
DAY 3---------------------------------------------
FOOD: The breakfast of turkey bacon, chicken scramble, and fresh squeezed orange juice was very good. When I was making the juice with this electric juicer (my mom stashes it at my house for my dad because he can't be without his fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning), my son said, “Mom, that’s what Vito does”. It was so funny because he was so excited.
I had my recovery drink after my workout, but I didn't eat the protein bar. Lunch was truly gross. I did not like the chicken salad or the vegetable soup. The serving sizes are too big so I don't usually finish all the food. I'm glad it's not the same meals every day, but it would be way easier if they were the same. I'm going to try all the recipes and then pick out the ones that I can actually eat without gagging and have those next week. The halibut, pesto sauce, wild rice, and zucchini were very good. I had never made pesto. I had never made wild rice before. It's black and was very chewy. I don’t know if that’s how it’s supposed to be or if 20 minutes wasn't long enough to cook it all the way.
WORKOUT: It was ok, but I didn’t have heavy enough weights to really feel the burn. I only have 2 lb hand weights and they are way too light. I have to get some 10 pounders at least to feel this one. I did the Ab Ripper X again and it was good, but my abs are sore from doing it two days ago.
DAY 4---------------------------------------------
FOOD: The breakfast was ok. I used Morning Star breakfast sausage patties which were very small on those thick Oroweat whole wheat english muffins. I didn’t have any fat free mozzarella cheese so I used less than it called for of the regular kind. I had the turkey jerky as my morning snack which was ok. The steak, arugula, and tomato were good with the artichokes, but the dressing tasted strange. I guess because it was mostly balsamic vinegar. I think I put a little too much of it so next time I’ll use less. The dinner was amazing! It was chicken with honey chile sauce, cilantro, and sprinkled with toasted pecans. It was served with quinoa and snap peas. Oh man, that sauce with the cilantro and pecans on the chicken was so good. I’m definitely making that again. Quinoa usually gives me a stomach ache, but I don't feel anything so far so hopefully it won't give me a stomach ache this time.
WORKOUT: The workout on my list says “Yoga X”, but I don’t have that disc so I did the cardio X. I loved that one. It makes you sweat w/o doing as much moving as the plyometrics.
FOOD: The breakfast of turkey bacon, chicken scramble, and fresh squeezed orange juice was very good. When I was making the juice with this electric juicer (my mom stashes it at my house for my dad because he can't be without his fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning), my son said, “Mom, that’s what Vito does”. It was so funny because he was so excited.
I had my recovery drink after my workout, but I didn't eat the protein bar. Lunch was truly gross. I did not like the chicken salad or the vegetable soup. The serving sizes are too big so I don't usually finish all the food. I'm glad it's not the same meals every day, but it would be way easier if they were the same. I'm going to try all the recipes and then pick out the ones that I can actually eat without gagging and have those next week. The halibut, pesto sauce, wild rice, and zucchini were very good. I had never made pesto. I had never made wild rice before. It's black and was very chewy. I don’t know if that’s how it’s supposed to be or if 20 minutes wasn't long enough to cook it all the way.
WORKOUT: It was ok, but I didn’t have heavy enough weights to really feel the burn. I only have 2 lb hand weights and they are way too light. I have to get some 10 pounders at least to feel this one. I did the Ab Ripper X again and it was good, but my abs are sore from doing it two days ago.
DAY 4---------------------------------------------
FOOD: The breakfast was ok. I used Morning Star breakfast sausage patties which were very small on those thick Oroweat whole wheat english muffins. I didn’t have any fat free mozzarella cheese so I used less than it called for of the regular kind. I had the turkey jerky as my morning snack which was ok. The steak, arugula, and tomato were good with the artichokes, but the dressing tasted strange. I guess because it was mostly balsamic vinegar. I think I put a little too much of it so next time I’ll use less. The dinner was amazing! It was chicken with honey chile sauce, cilantro, and sprinkled with toasted pecans. It was served with quinoa and snap peas. Oh man, that sauce with the cilantro and pecans on the chicken was so good. I’m definitely making that again. Quinoa usually gives me a stomach ache, but I don't feel anything so far so hopefully it won't give me a stomach ache this time.
WORKOUT: The workout on my list says “Yoga X”, but I don’t have that disc so I did the cardio X. I loved that one. It makes you sweat w/o doing as much moving as the plyometrics.
Monday, June 25, 2012
P90X
Well, it's been about one and a half years since I've posted to my blog. Since I just started this new exercise and nutrition routine last Saturday, I decided to blog about it. Yes, I'm doing the P90X. I know there are a lot of these programs out there. I've heard of "Insanity" which looks pretty neat. I saw one today called Tapout.. I guess they're trying to pull in people who like UFC (like my husband). I think any of these programs will work if someone sticks to it.
I weighed myself last Saturday morning and I weigh 145 pounds which is considered overweight for my height of 5'3". In order for me to be normal, I need to weigh between 141 and 105 pounds. To be right in the middle of my BMI, I need to weigh 123 pounds, so that is my ultimate goal... PLUS firming up and getting some good toned abs.
I went to the store to buy all the ingredients for all the recipes included in this program and good grief! These people are nuts! Some of these ingredients are expensive. One recipe calls for arrowroot... what the heck is arrowroot?! One little bottle costs over $9!
I'll be weighing myself every Saturday morning for the next 13 weeks and hopefully I'll lose some weight and get some tone back. My core is truly grotesque, especially my stomach under my belly button. I enjoy the workouts, it's the food that I'm having the problem with. I'll post a before and after picture if I'm happy with my results. If I'm not, I'll probably do another 13 weeks and keep going til this body changes! I'm tired of being unhappy with my body and it's time to take action now!
DAY 1---------------------------------------------
FOOD: The mushroom omelet, strawberries, and cottage cheese for breakfast were all good. The chef salad for lunch was ok, but the 2 tablespoons of ranch was too much. I ate too late, so by the time I had to eat the salmon dinner with wild rice and red pepper soup, it was too late so I just went to bed.
WORKOUT: Was good, but I couldn't do all the push-ups and pull-ups. I could do most of the push ups, but I couldn't go down as far as they were on the DVD. I couldn't do even one pull-up :-(. I liked the Ab ripper X even though I had to take a few breaks.
DAY 2---------------------------------------------
FOOD: The protein shake for breakfast was very good, very creamy and fruity, yum. The shrimp stir fry was not good. I guess I shouldn't have used frozen shrimp because it was rough and chewy. I also don't like onion and bell pepper. I also didn't care for the snow peas. Loved the mushrooms and broccoli though. I added some crushed red pepper flakes to add spice, but I put a little too much so my mouth was on fire. It was my daughter's birthday so I didn't have a chance to eat the turkey dinner with the butternut squash soup. I was bummed because I love turkey and butternut squash. I'll have to try it next week.
WORKOUT: The plyometrics was awesome. I was sweating a lot. It has a lot of jumping and really gets the heartrate up... I really enjoyed this one :-)
I weighed myself last Saturday morning and I weigh 145 pounds which is considered overweight for my height of 5'3". In order for me to be normal, I need to weigh between 141 and 105 pounds. To be right in the middle of my BMI, I need to weigh 123 pounds, so that is my ultimate goal... PLUS firming up and getting some good toned abs.
I went to the store to buy all the ingredients for all the recipes included in this program and good grief! These people are nuts! Some of these ingredients are expensive. One recipe calls for arrowroot... what the heck is arrowroot?! One little bottle costs over $9!
I'll be weighing myself every Saturday morning for the next 13 weeks and hopefully I'll lose some weight and get some tone back. My core is truly grotesque, especially my stomach under my belly button. I enjoy the workouts, it's the food that I'm having the problem with. I'll post a before and after picture if I'm happy with my results. If I'm not, I'll probably do another 13 weeks and keep going til this body changes! I'm tired of being unhappy with my body and it's time to take action now!
DAY 1---------------------------------------------
FOOD: The mushroom omelet, strawberries, and cottage cheese for breakfast were all good. The chef salad for lunch was ok, but the 2 tablespoons of ranch was too much. I ate too late, so by the time I had to eat the salmon dinner with wild rice and red pepper soup, it was too late so I just went to bed.
WORKOUT: Was good, but I couldn't do all the push-ups and pull-ups. I could do most of the push ups, but I couldn't go down as far as they were on the DVD. I couldn't do even one pull-up :-(. I liked the Ab ripper X even though I had to take a few breaks.
DAY 2---------------------------------------------
FOOD: The protein shake for breakfast was very good, very creamy and fruity, yum. The shrimp stir fry was not good. I guess I shouldn't have used frozen shrimp because it was rough and chewy. I also don't like onion and bell pepper. I also didn't care for the snow peas. Loved the mushrooms and broccoli though. I added some crushed red pepper flakes to add spice, but I put a little too much so my mouth was on fire. It was my daughter's birthday so I didn't have a chance to eat the turkey dinner with the butternut squash soup. I was bummed because I love turkey and butternut squash. I'll have to try it next week.
WORKOUT: The plyometrics was awesome. I was sweating a lot. It has a lot of jumping and really gets the heartrate up... I really enjoyed this one :-)
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