Good morning everyone! One more day until the weekend!
Legs and back was a great workout, minus the fire alarm going off for about five minutes mid workout, and my knee acting up again. Today is kenpo and tomorrow is finally a rest day. Week five has been a butt kicker.
Eating is also on track, but I have NO clue what to have for dinner tonight. We've had a lot of chicken lately, and I'm not in the mood for fish. Any suggestions?
How are you lovely ladies this morning?
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Lobsters I am having a chickpea dinner tonight...not sure what I am doing with it (probably curry) but its a great protein replacer when you get tired of chicken.
Yesterday was a rest day and the day we went to meet our officiate..thankfully she was awesome and we booked her..it was cute FI stopped her mid sentence to ask..."before we go any further I need to know if you have ever or would you ever marry a gay couple"
I think she was caught off guard and responded " well I dont know if this will bother you but I marry ALL couples with out a second thought ..so yes I have and will continue to do so" FI response " Ok good..just wanted to make sure we were clear on that so I dont have to storm out and start looking again for someone"
he is so cute sometimes
Tonight it is back to the gym for a second spin class.
@lobsters - I get sick of chicken & fish all the time. I feel like it's all I eat. When I'm really getting sick of it I will go for a light pasta meal (with wheat pasta) or pork loin. Pork loin is lower in fat than pork chops and I like the flavor better. If you throw a rub on it (really any seasoning you want) and grill it or roast in the oven I love the flavor. Here's a basic recipe to use as a guideline: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/rubbed-and-grilled-pork-loin/detail.aspx
@aloski - I wish I could run like you!! I'm pretty beat after 4 miles. Still trying to improve though!
This morning I went to my Thursday morning spin class. It was ok but I had a really hard time getting through it. I am house sitting for my Aunt this week and all she has is a water-bed. I slept on it for the first time last night and it was awful. Every time FI moved I woke up, my back is killing me. It was so uncomfortable. I think I will try the futon tonight. My back was so sore this morning and I was so tired I had a hard time getting through spin. If we can't deal with the futon we will have to just go over daily and feed her cat and water the plants, etc because I can't deal with this no/uncomfortable sleep!
On a positive note I decided to weigh myself at the gym this morning and some how lost 2 lbs! I feel like last week I ate like total crap so I am happy I lost.
The hotel gym isn't that great for weights but I did get a bit of a weight workout in this morning. I couldn't do another cardio day.
Tomorrow is a rest day and then the weekend is spent hiking in southern WA/northern OR.
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aloisk-way to go on the long run!
mari-congrats on the weight loss! we do pork a lot too so I was trying to take a break, but I may need to pick some more up today for future dinners. that recipes looks delicious!
entropic-good luck tonight!
k-I hope you feel better!
FI and I went for a 45 minute brisk walk last night. I had wanted to run, but I got this book I ordered a couple of days ago called Run Your Butt Off, and I figure it will help with my C25K too, but it said to start out with a 30 minute walk for 4 days. Ha, so I'm going to be going back and forth-ish between what it says and my C25K. Also, though, I didn't have tennis shoes with me, so I knew I couldn't run last night, but should NOT have ended up doing the quick walk either. The sad thing is I KNEW that would probably happen, but did it anyway. Now regretting that decision painfully with a blister on the ball of each of my feet. :-) But it did feel good. Doesn't seem to compare with the amazing workouts you ladies have done!
This morning I got up an hour earlier than normal and did my Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD workout. It felt really good. I need to keep up the motivation and accountability to get up in the mornings and do it!
Lunch today for me is another Smart Ones, Oriental Chicken. Never had this one before, but I'm sure it will be as delicious as the others! Not sure what I will have for dinner. Last night was Chipotle. I had a fajita burrito bowl with brown rice, bit of sour cream and cheese, and lettuce.
Planning to do Day 1 of my C25K tonight, blisters and all. I have blister bandaids on them, which is helping.
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This cold will not go away. It just makes me feel so pooped all of the time! I'm really not sleeping well because of the cold, and waking up tired has just been killing me.
Today I'm taking the dog for a long walk, and if I get inspired I'll go for a short run too.
As per usual, eating will stay on track!
This morning I did the elliptical but my back has been bothering me. I feel your pain, K! I helped FI move a mattress last Friday and that might have bee a bad idea...About 8 years ago I had lower back surgery (for a herniated disk) so I'm hoping it's not that acting up again. I'll just keep stretching in the meantime!
Lobsters, I'm having a veggie quiche tonight for dinner (similar to K's suggestion).
Great job to everyone out there!
Cut your spaghetti squash in half, brush with a little oil and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Lay face down on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees celcius for ~ 40-50 mins. It'll be a little brown in areas on the shell. When you take it out, flip it over, careful of the steam. Take a fork and scrape the insides out and it comes out like pasta. Top with your sauce of choice (load your sauce up with veggies) and sprinkle with paramesan.
I was skeptical at first, but it really was tasty. A great way to do a meatless meal. And you are stuffed with goodness after. Even FI enjoyed it.
Its ok the day after too, not quite as textured, but you could easily save some for lunch the next day.
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Thanks everyone for the wonderful ideas, I think I'm going to have to do some major 'new idea' cooking over the next week!
Thank you everyone for all of the wonderful ideas. I'm excited to have so many for the next week or so!
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aloisk57: WOW, 7 miles?!? Congrats! I am training for a 10K right now and I am working my way up there...that is very inspiring!
As for my workout today...I ran a little over 2 miles on the treadmill this morning and then did full body weights.
I would love to know some of everyone's favorite chickpea and quinoa recepies, I am still getting used to using them!