Week 6

Sunday, May 9, 2010–Rest day/”free” day

I did about 20 minutes worth of On Demand Pilates this morning and I must say, the stronger I get physically through weight training and specifically core work, the better my back has felt.  Oh, and I also recognized the instructor from some DVDs I used to do before I had Lulu, and she’s totally had a boob job.  Good for her.

  • Meal 1: Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter Protein Oat Bran (1/4 c. oat bran, 1/4 c. wheat bran, 1 scoop Sun Warrior protein powder, 1/4 c. chopped apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, topped with PB&Co. White Chocolate Wonderful PB)
  • Meal 2: Snap peas and carrot sticks while cooking and writing
  • Meal 3: Tofu Salad (spinach, carrots, broccoli, red pepper, cucumber, tofu, lime juice, Braggs, 1 T. BBQ sauce, 1 T. hummus, Ezekiel croutons)
  • Meal 4: Morningstar Veggie Burger and steamed veggies with hummus (zucchini, broccoli, carrots, red pepper)
  • Meal 5: Chocolate Protein Shake (1 scoop Sun Warrior, 2 T. cocoa powder, 1 c. almond milk, ice, stevia, xanthan gum, 1 T. almond butter)

Saturday, May 8, 2010

We had a really busy, fun day running around, but I had to rely on my purse o’ tricks for a lot of my meals.  I don’t think I was 100% “perfect” on my eats, but I was certainly good enough.

Workout: HIIT–I really pushed myself and ended up hitting 9.0 mph for my “10″ on my perceived rate of exertion.  Phew!

  • Meal 1: Almond Butter and Jelly Protein Oat bran (1 scoop Sun Warrior protein, 1/4 c. oat bran, 1 c. strawberries, stevia, almond milk and almond butter)
  • Meal 2: “Meatball” Salad (4 meatless meatballs, 1 c. steamed broccoli, 1 carrot, 1/2 a chopped red pepper, Bragg’s amino acids, lime juice, stevia and 1 T. hummus, topped with Ezekiel croutons)
  • Meal 3: Kombucha while visiting with Janessa and 1/2 a Clif Mojo bar afterwards
  • Meal 4: Whole Foods Salad Bar (mostly spinach, carrots, cucumber, quinoa and some plain tofu I smuggled in)
  • Meal 5: Protein Rocky Road Ice Cream (1 serving silken tofu, 1/4 c. almonds, 2 T. cocoa powder, 1 scoop protein powder to make up for my lack of snack, stevia, ice, xanthan gum and 2 T. TruWhip)

I’ve got to get some KIND bars in the oven for my mom and get some writing done before SNL and Betty White rock my world!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Workout: Exercise TV On Demand Chris Freytag’s Upper Body Workout+ 15 minutes ab work (straight leg crunches, full crunches with dumbbell, reverse crunches, windshield wipers, bicycle crunches).

  • Meal 1: Vegan Protein Pancakes
  • Meal 2: Clif Mojo Trail Mix Bar
  • Meal 3: “Meatball” Salad (3 meatless meatballs, 1 c. steamed broccoli, 1 carrot, 1/2 a chopped red pepper, Bragg’s amino acids, lime juice, stevia and 1 T. hummus, topped with Ezekiel croutons)
  • Meal 4: Chocolate protein cake & almond butter (1 scoop Sun Warrior, 1 T. cocoa powder, stevia, almond milk, 1/2 t. baking powder, microwaved for 1 minute)
  • Meal 5: Tofurkey sausage and sauerkraut, steamed broccoli, carrots and cauliflower
  • Meal 6: Protein Rocky Road Ice Cream (1 serving silken tofu, 1/4 c. almonds, 2 T. cocoa powder, stevia, ice, xanthan gum and 2 T. TruWhip)

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Progress: After tonight’s measurements, everything was the same except:

  • Lost another .25 in the waist (meaning in the last 6 weeks I’ve lost -1.25 inches off my waist)

I’ve really hit my stride as far as workouts/diet goes, which means I may have plateaued.  I don’t expect to see many more changes unless I start lifting harder (which I will try my hardest to do!).

Workout: HIIT

  • Meal 1: Pumpkin Protein Oat bran (1 scoop Sun Warrior protein, 1/4 c. oat bran, 1/4 c. canned pumpkin, stevia, almond milk and almond butter)
  • Meal 2: Tofu Ricotta Gnocchi w/1/2 c. organic pasta sauce and a small salad with spinach, carrots, cucumber, peppers, lime juice and stevia
  • Meal 3: Chocolate PB Protein Cookies
  • Meal 4: Boca burger, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, carrot fries with 1 T. organic ketchup, small salad with Bragg’s and almonds
  • Meal 5: Protein Rocky Road Ice Cream (1 serving silken tofu, 1/4 c. almonds, 2 T. cocoa powder, stevia, ice, xanthan gum and 2 T. TruWhip)

Wednesday, el Cinco de Mayo, 2010

Wouldn’t that’d be great if I just posted this whole workout/meal plan in Spanish?  How do you say “Hugh Jass salad” in Spanish?  Ensalada de burro grande?  Sr. Gomez, my college Spanish prof would be so proud.

Workout: It was an hour earlier than usual because Pea Daddy had to be at work early, and it certainly felt like it.  Exercise TV On Demand Chris Freytag’s Lower Body Workout+ 15 minutes ab work (straight leg crunches, full crunches with dumbbell, reverse crunches, windshield wipers, bicycle crunches). I did see that Jackie Warner’s Full Body Workout is back up on On Demand, though, so expect to see that later this week.  I know, you have goosebumps you are so excited.

  • Meal 1: Chocolate Berry Protein shake (1 scoop Sun Warrior protein, 3/4 c. frozen strawberries, 1 c. almond milk, spinach, ice, stevia, 1/2 t. xanthan gum, 2 T. cacoa powder)
  • Meal 2: Chocolate PB Protein Cookies
  • Meal 3: “Meatball” Salad (4 meatless meatballs, 1 c. steamed broccoli, 1 carrot, 1/2 a chopped red pepper, Bragg’s amino acids, lime juice, stevia and 1 T. hummus, topped with Ezekiel croutons)
  • Meal 4: Protein Cookie Dough (1/2 scoop Sun Warrior, 1/2 scoop pea protein, stevia, 1 t. almond butter, sea salt and almond milk)
  • Meal 5: Taco Pizza (beans, Ezekiel tortilla, vegan cheese, lettuce and homemade roasted tomato salsa)
  • Meal 6: Protein Rocky Road Ice Cream (1 serving silken tofu, 1/4 c. almonds, 2 T. cocoa powder, stevia, ice, xanthan gum and 2 T. TruWhip)

Buenos noches!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

It’s been a beast of a day.  Pea Daddy has an arbitration going on all week, and so he’s stressed, not sleeping, working late hours, etc.  I notice myself wanting to munch more when I’m tired and stressed!

Workout: HIIT (speed ranging from 6.5-8.5)

  • Meal 1: Pumpkin Protein Oat bran (1 scoop Sun Warrior protein, 1/4 c. oat bran, 1/4 c. canned pumpkin, stevia, almond milk and almond butter)
  • Meal 2: “Meatball” Salad (4 meatless meatballs, 1 c. steamed broccoli, 1 carrot, 1/2 a chopped red pepper, Bragg’s amino acids, lime juice, stevia and 1 T. hummus, topped with Ezekiel croutons) + a few carrots and mini peppers while making it
  • Meal 3: Chocolate PB Protein Cookies
  • Meal 4: Tofu nuggets (also a book recipe…) with 1 T. organic BBQ sauce, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, carrot fries with 1 T. organic ketchup
  • Meal 5: Protein Rocky Road Ice Cream (1 serving silken tofu, 1/4 c. almonds, 2 T. cocoa powder, stevia, ice, xanthan gum and 2 T. TruWhip)

Monday, May 3, 2010

Today marks the 1/2 way mark of this “challenge!”

Workout: Exercise TV On Demand Chris Freytag’s Upper Body Workout+ 15 minutes ab work (straight leg crunches, full crunches with dumbbell, reverse crunches, windshield wipers, bicycle crunches).

  • Meal 1: Carob Berry Protein shake (1 scoop Sun Warrior protein, 3/4 c. frozen strawberries, 1 c. almond milk, spinach, ice, stevia, 1/2 t. xanthan gum, 2 T. carob powder)
  • Meal 2: “Meatball” Salad (4 meatless meatballs, 1 c. steamed broccoli, 1 carrot, 1/2 a chopped red pepper, Bragg’s amino acids, lime juice, stevia and 1 T. hummus, topped with Ezekiel croutons) + 1/2 a bag of mini peppers on the way home from Costco
  • Meal 3: Chocolate PB Protein Cookies
  • Meal 4: Vegetarian Curry in a Hurry (Do I need to tell you to buy the book again?)
  • Meal 5: Protein Rocky Road Ice Cream (1 serving silken tofu, 1/4 c. almonds, 2 T. cocoa powder, stevia, ice, xanthan gum and 2 T. TruWhip)