Mondays

Mondays are always full of hope...

So today I have started my eating healthy plan.

I am doing 1500 Calories a day
That may seem like a lot, but with my height, weight and my work out time
it spit that number out :)

Which means 5 meals of 300 calories.

It is harder than I thought-
Breakfast: Oatmeal (120 Calories, dang it)
Snack: Apple and PB (290 ish- check)
Lunch: Turkey with greek yogurt dip and grapefruit (no idea on the calories on that)
Post to come on that dip... AMAZING
Snack: Almonds (200 ish, I could not eat the whole 300 calorie worth)
and I passed on the muffin given during my class.... bonus!!

Now off to an engligh muffin for a power snack then ZUMBA AND BODY PUMP.

I still can not figure it out why I am doing this again:)

Body Pump

I did it.

I survived Body Pump.
Not just that though,
I did zumba right before.

This was the end result.


What I liked about the class:
You work each body part
for one song, which means 3 minutes or so.
Which means there is an end in sight.
You work your back,
which I rarely work out in the gym.
The instructor was a "normal" looking girl,
with the strength of an ox.

What I didn't like:
We didn't stretch as long as I would have liked after the class.
She was a "little" bit degrading in her "pump up" comments.
Maybe that is why I love ZUMBA,
they make you feel awesome afterwards!

Pump you up!

I swear if it has been offered at a gym
I have tried it
EXCEPT
BODY PUMP
Why?
It scares me!
You have the dumbells
the steps
a mat
and free weights.
Um.. terrifying.
I love me some zumba and pilates
I might need some encouragement to try this one.

-L

Thorn in my side

Or at least that is what it feels like.
Do any of you get those side aches while you run.

This has been happening to me EVERYTIME I run lately.
1 mile-5 miles or 10 miles doesn't matter.

Here is what the military has to say about this...
Pretty legit right?

Do not Run on a full stomach
I am actually guilty of this.. well, not FULL but pretty much there.
I work out at night after work, which means after I make T (the hubby a nutritious dinner)

Decrease Pace and Breathe Deeply
Don't have to tell me twice to slow down :)
I think I naturally do it.. constantly

Pre- Stretch with Side Torso Twists
I will try this

Perform Lower Back and Ab Exercises
I feel like this is the solution to a lot of problem.
Core strength people

I am going to try ALL these and let you know next week!

But I bet my new shoes will help me after Christmas... right?
Right.



- L

In a perfect world...

via

Santa would bring me these for Christmas.
Santa, size 7.

I have been running in Nike Frees (meh)
It is time to mix it up.