Just for me...
http://videos.bodybuilding.com/video/35621/2009-NPC-Team-Universe-Missy-Coles-Bikini-Posing-Routine
check this out for cute Competition Bikini posing! Her name is Missy Coles and she won 2009 NPC Team Universe! Luv her sass!
a place to brag about conquests and vent about casualities.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
E.G.G.S.
Egg Banana Pancakes:
- 1 Mashed Banana
- 2 Eggs
Blend and cook like pancakes! Add 1 Tablespoon of peanut or almond butter and up to 1 Tablespoon of ground cinnamon for more flavor.
Cinnamon Egg:
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 Beaten Egg
Blend and cook in pancake form. Can also add ground flax seed, psyllium husk or protein powder. Tastes reminiscent of french toast.
Apple Eggs:
- 1 Apple, Sliced into Thin Wedges
- 3 Beaten Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
Beat eggs with cinnamon and vanilla. Arrange apple slices in hot skillet and pour the eggs over. Place a lid on the skillet and cook until the eggs are solid. If you're good with a spatula, flip it halfway through. If you break it, make a scramble! :P
Healthy Deviled Eggs:
- 4 Separated, Hard-Boiled/Steamed Eggs
- 1/4 C Plain Yogurt
- 1/8 C Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco
If you like it spicy, but you can skip the tabasco and swap the cayenne for paprika if you’d like. Just cut hard-cooked eggs in half, remove the yolks and blend them with the yogurt, mustard and seasonings. Spoon the mixture into the egg whites and serve immediately.
Tomato Eggs:
- 2 Beaten Eggs
- 1 Tomato
Cut the tomato in half, lengthwise, scoop out the innards and stir them into the eggs. Pour the eggs into the halved tomatoes and bake until solid.
MEAN TIP!! Use an avocado instead! Cut it in half, remove the pit and pour beaten egg into either half. Bake until solid.
Steamed:
No real recipe here – steam eggs for about 20 minutes instead of boiling. After they’ve cooled, they’re SUPER easy to peel. Eat steamed eggs with Tabasco. In addition, drop the steamed eggs in soups, eat them in salads, put them in wraps and basically eat them with any food you can!
Soups are an excellent opportunity to eat more eggs -- just crack an egg into boiling soup and stir! Also, fried eggs are delicious served over steak.
ENJOY!
- 1 Mashed Banana
- 2 Eggs
Blend and cook like pancakes! Add 1 Tablespoon of peanut or almond butter and up to 1 Tablespoon of ground cinnamon for more flavor.
Cinnamon Egg:
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 Beaten Egg
Blend and cook in pancake form. Can also add ground flax seed, psyllium husk or protein powder. Tastes reminiscent of french toast.
Apple Eggs:
- 1 Apple, Sliced into Thin Wedges
- 3 Beaten Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
Beat eggs with cinnamon and vanilla. Arrange apple slices in hot skillet and pour the eggs over. Place a lid on the skillet and cook until the eggs are solid. If you're good with a spatula, flip it halfway through. If you break it, make a scramble! :P
Healthy Deviled Eggs:
- 4 Separated, Hard-Boiled/Steamed Eggs
- 1/4 C Plain Yogurt
- 1/8 C Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco
If you like it spicy, but you can skip the tabasco and swap the cayenne for paprika if you’d like. Just cut hard-cooked eggs in half, remove the yolks and blend them with the yogurt, mustard and seasonings. Spoon the mixture into the egg whites and serve immediately.
Tomato Eggs:
- 2 Beaten Eggs
- 1 Tomato
Cut the tomato in half, lengthwise, scoop out the innards and stir them into the eggs. Pour the eggs into the halved tomatoes and bake until solid.
MEAN TIP!! Use an avocado instead! Cut it in half, remove the pit and pour beaten egg into either half. Bake until solid.
Steamed:
No real recipe here – steam eggs for about 20 minutes instead of boiling. After they’ve cooled, they’re SUPER easy to peel. Eat steamed eggs with Tabasco. In addition, drop the steamed eggs in soups, eat them in salads, put them in wraps and basically eat them with any food you can!
Soups are an excellent opportunity to eat more eggs -- just crack an egg into boiling soup and stir! Also, fried eggs are delicious served over steak.
ENJOY!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Black Bean Brownies Round 1
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| Look how wonderfully lovely they look with a little peanut butter and a drop of honey on top! And they are super yummy this way too! |
I threw in one can of black beans into the blender because I knew they needed to be mashed to work... and then I added some homemade unsweetened applesauce for some sweetness and moisture... and then some old-fashioned oats in replace of the flour... chia seeds for fat... almond milk for liquid... water because I ran out of almond milk and all my husband had was whole milk... banana pineapple protein powder for protein and flour-like substance because it's the only flavor I have right now... eggs from my parents chickens to bind it all together... cocoa powder for flavor... and then I melted some all natural peanut butter to swirl in the top layer for taste, fat, protein, and beauty... I threw them in the oven preheated at 350 for 20 minutes. Not done. 5 more minutes. Not done. 5 more minutes. Not done. And then 20 minutes with the oven turned off. Good enough.
I was too excited to try them to wait any longer. hmmm..... oh. uh. well. no. maybe. ugh. if. Hunny please don't try these! I need to fix the recipe before you try them. At least they are pretty. Kinda mushy though...Ingredients:
1 can black beans
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tbsp chia seeds1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water
2 scoops protein powder
2 eggs
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup peanut butter
It needs something though. Sugar. No. Not sugar. Here are some of my ideas to help flavor it for next time... apples, more applesauce, banana, avocado, honey, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, sweet potatoes, yogurt, dates, or strawberries... I'll let you know what I decide to try and what ends up working. But this is definitely not something you should try yet. I don't want you to waste your time or money. But I must figure a way to make them cake-like like a brownie and sweeter...
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| The finished product! |
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| They cut in half so easy and beautifully! Make it a sandwich! |
p.s. after eating a bunch of them I have figured it out! They are super healthy bland fudge pieces! Not brownies. hahaha!
Monday, January 21, 2013
12 week challenge, Day 12
Today was a good day. I didn't follow my nutrition plan exactly though. But I did like 5x better than I have been these past few days. I really cheated way too much! But I promised myself I was going to do this and so I can't let a few days ruin all 12 weeks. I started eating way too late today so it really messed up my meals. Plus we are out of eggs, so here was my food today:
6oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon pepper
1/2 cup baked sweet potato, butter spray, cinnamon
1 cup frozen, chopped broccoli and cauliflower mix, butter spray, season salt
Biotin, Protandim
6oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon pepper
1/2 cup baked sweet potato, butter spray, cinnamon
1 cup frozen, chopped broccoli and cauliflower mix, butter spray, season salt
1 scoop protein powder
1 medium red delicious apple, 1 Tbsp almond butter
3 Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies
1 scoop Dfine8
1 scoop protein powder, multivitamin
6oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon pepper
1/2 cup baked sweet potato, butter spray, cinnamon
1 cup frozen, chopped broccoli and cauliflower mix, butter spray, season salt
Biotin, Protandim
6oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon pepper
1/2 cup baked sweet potato, butter spray, cinnamon
1 cup frozen, chopped broccoli and cauliflower mix, butter spray, season salt
1 scoop protein powder
1 medium red delicious apple, 1 Tbsp almond butter
3 Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies
1 scoop Dfine8
1 scoop protein powder, multivitamin
TOTALS
FOOD
Calories: 1,444
Carbohydrates: 152.68
Fat: 40.69
Protein: 121.42
Calories: 103%
Carbohydrates: 49%
Fat: 13%
Protein: 39%
EXERCISE
Timer: 47.41
Time In Zone: 47.41
Avg BPM: 167
Peak BPM: 195
Calories: 814
Ok, so I have to gloat again tonight. Remember that boy that I was telling you about before. Well, his wife showed up tonight. While I was over doing abs and back on the floor she came over. She said that I looked very familiar, and I agreed. Then she asked where I went to school. Same school. I asked when she graduated. Same year. We exchanged maiden and current names. Sounded familiar, but just couldn't place it. So while I was working out and doing my cool-down and stretching I racked my brain. I could not place this girl. She looked so familiar. And then it HIT me! I DO know her! She is one of the girls that made 9th grade a living **** for me. She was a few words I will not name on here. And guess what?! She was fat. Hahahaha! Yep. She had let herself go. Hahahaha! Karma. So, while I drove home tonight I had to do my little victory dance. lol. So for all you girls out there dealing with whatever issues you might have and thinking life is horrible in Jr. High or High School guess what?! It can and WiLL get sooo... much better! Just enjoy it the best you can while you have it. Because one day none of it will matter.
Today was my PULL DAY. And after I did my workout I did a little extra and my cool-down and stretching. That is not part of the total up there. It's just a little extra something something for me. :]
Yams, Sweet Potatoes, and Thanksgiving
My sister in-law made some absolutely delicious yams for Thanksgiving last year! Me and the lady sitting across the table ended up eating seconds and thirds instead of eating pie. lol. Yes, they were THAT GOOD!
Here's the recipe:
Bake sweet potatoes or yams in oven until tender and skin basically falls off. (350 degrees for and hour ish depending on the size of the yam.)
Whip with beater until silky smooth. (that is the key).
At this point I like them as is, but you can mix in a teeny amount of melted butter, salt, brown sugar in the whipped goodness.
If making the casserole, add an egg or 2 or 3 depending on how much you make (1 egg for 8x8,2-3 eggs for 9x13), a dash of milk (around 1/3 cup- 3/4 cup. It just helps with creaminess but I often leave it out.)
and top with coconut and pecans to bake for 20-30 minutes or until not jiggly.
And there you have it. Fresh and full of wonderful goodness and vibrant color.
Here's the recipe:
Bake sweet potatoes or yams in oven until tender and skin basically falls off. (350 degrees for and hour ish depending on the size of the yam.)
Whip with beater until silky smooth. (that is the key).
At this point I like them as is, but you can mix in a teeny amount of melted butter, salt, brown sugar in the whipped goodness.
If making the casserole, add an egg or 2 or 3 depending on how much you make (1 egg for 8x8,2-3 eggs for 9x13), a dash of milk (around 1/3 cup- 3/4 cup. It just helps with creaminess but I often leave it out.)
and top with coconut and pecans to bake for 20-30 minutes or until not jiggly.
And there you have it. Fresh and full of wonderful goodness and vibrant color.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
12 week challenge, Day 10
Today I started off well with my nutrition, but then I got lax and then I caved...
2 cups oatmeal, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 tsp agave, cinnamon
4 egg whites, spicy brown mustard
6 oz chicken, 1 Tbsp bbq sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, butter spray, soy sauce, season salt
1 cup cucumbers, salt
6 oz chicken, 1 Tbsp bbq sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, butter spray, soy sauce, season salt
and then...
1 piece of coconut cream pie
6 white cheddar rice cakes
and I know there was more I just can't remember what it was....
but then I tried correcting my night snack cravings by eating a red grapefruit and a cup of Green Tea because I really wanted another piece of pie...
I did not wake up early enough to make it to the gym like I wanted to, so after eating the pie and everything I decided to do a home workout video because Hallie was sleeping. Shocking huh?!? I didn't know what to do with myself. So, I cleaned up a bit and then realized I had better workout before she wakes up because who knows how long she'll sleep. So, I walked over to my collection and chose one of my hardest workouts because I knew I needed it after all my cheating...
I made it halfway through the warm-up when I heard the little cries of my non-sleeping angel. crap. I stopped my watch, paused the video, got her up and changed her and fed her. And then I went through my inner debate of do I dare try and exercise with her awake or do I throw in the towel for the day??? I decided to kick my butt...
Pretty good workout! I just wish I had stuck to my nutrition this week. I feel really lousy. There's part of me that just wants to give up. But there's part of me that knows I'll never forgive myself if I do. I have to stick with it! Tomorrow I'm going to cook up my meals for the week and buy more veggies. And I'm not going to buy any more treats because when I give myself an inch I take a mile and a half. No more. I have to do this. I am going to do this. Just because I lost the battle doesn't mean I can't win the war. See you tomorrow.
2 cups oatmeal, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 tsp agave, cinnamon
4 egg whites, spicy brown mustard
6 oz chicken, 1 Tbsp bbq sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, butter spray, soy sauce, season salt
1 cup cucumbers, salt
6 oz chicken, 1 Tbsp bbq sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, butter spray, soy sauce, season salt
and then...
1 piece of coconut cream pie
6 white cheddar rice cakes
and I know there was more I just can't remember what it was....
but then I tried correcting my night snack cravings by eating a red grapefruit and a cup of Green Tea because I really wanted another piece of pie...
I did not wake up early enough to make it to the gym like I wanted to, so after eating the pie and everything I decided to do a home workout video because Hallie was sleeping. Shocking huh?!? I didn't know what to do with myself. So, I cleaned up a bit and then realized I had better workout before she wakes up because who knows how long she'll sleep. So, I walked over to my collection and chose one of my hardest workouts because I knew I needed it after all my cheating...
Jillian Michael's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism
Timer: 3:20
Time in Zone: 3:20
Avg BPM: 111
Peak BPM: 139
Calories: 26
I made it halfway through the warm-up when I heard the little cries of my non-sleeping angel. crap. I stopped my watch, paused the video, got her up and changed her and fed her. And then I went through my inner debate of do I dare try and exercise with her awake or do I throw in the towel for the day??? I decided to kick my butt...
Jillian Michael's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism
Timer: 50:56
Time In Zone: 50:56
Avg BPM: 160
Peak BPM: 198
Calories: 810
Of course Hallie was trying to climb all over me during the workout. She couldn't figure out why I was hopping all over the room and not picking her up. She climbed on my stomach during the crunch things and on my back during the Superman exercise and all over my legs and arms during the others. lol. She kept it very interesting. Just more resistance right?! jkjk.
Pretty good workout! I just wish I had stuck to my nutrition this week. I feel really lousy. There's part of me that just wants to give up. But there's part of me that knows I'll never forgive myself if I do. I have to stick with it! Tomorrow I'm going to cook up my meals for the week and buy more veggies. And I'm not going to buy any more treats because when I give myself an inch I take a mile and a half. No more. I have to do this. I am going to do this. Just because I lost the battle doesn't mean I can't win the war. See you tomorrow.
p.s. I did not track my calories again....
Thursday, January 17, 2013
12 week challenge, Day 8
12 weeks X 7 days/week = 84 days
84 days - 8 days = 76 days until the challenge is over!
Here's what I ate for my CHEAT DAY today:
probiotics + water
old fashioned oats + blueberries + agave +cinnamon
rice cakes + kashi cookie
chicken breast + bbq sauce + brown rice + butter spray + soy sauce + season salt + spinach + fat free dressing
kashi cookies
Mongolian Grill - chicken breast, celery, broccoli, water chestnuts, carrots, purple cabbage, canned pineapple, bokchoy, another really fibrous vegetable, mushrooms, tofu, sprouts, zucchini, nuts, lemon sauce, pineapple sauce, house sauce, and terriyaki sauce. oh ya and a fortune cookie for dessert.
Cadbury Mini Eggs
Protein Drink
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| That was one of my plates at Mongolian Grill. Looks tasty huh?! |
I didn't wake up knowing that today would be my cheat day, but it soon became one. lol. Dang hormones screwing me all up. lol. Being a girl is no fun at all. And plus, I'm on Paragard so it's really no fun!
But my parents called and asked if I wanted to go out to eat with them because they are leaving town tomorrow. I couldn't say no. So I said yes, and I decided to join them in the feast because they were going to my favorite restaurant. The Mongolian Grill. The one in Layton not Ogden. Huge Difference. It's kind of like a buffet, but slightly different. You grab a bowl and go through and throw whatever you want on your plate. The first time I did it I added noodles because it was like my subconscious thought it was mandatory since I was eating chinese food. But it's Not mandatory here. So, after my lovely Mother pointed that out to me because noodles fill you up way too fast I decided to skip them. Now I just fill .. well OVERfill my bowl with proteins and veggies. And then you add whatever oils or sauces you would like. And then you walk up to the counter and the guy throws it on this massive flat grill and tosses it around until it's done and then scoops it up and tosses it onto a plate and sends it back to you. It's so much fun! You get to make any creation you please and you can make it as healthy or unhealthy as you would like! I lOVE it! So, my cheat meal wasn't actually all that bad. It had tons of veggies and protein. YaY!
And tonight I made it to the gym! I still hurt from the burn, but now it's tolerable. And everyone was talking to me tonight. A lady who I had no idea who she was walked up to me and was like "You're Caraline right? I know your mother in-law. She says you're doing a competition. I just wanted to let you know that your arms are looking amazing!" How awesome huh?! And then a few other minor occurrences. But the main one that stood out tonight was this boy. He went to school with me from 5th grade - 12th grade. Did he talk to me? No. Did he date my best friend? Yes. Did I have a crush on him? Yes. Well, guess who walked up to me tonight and started talking to me?! Yep. Him! And he kept coming over and making little convos. He even came over and did some ab work on a ball while I was stretching out. And I kept catching him in the mirror staring at my tush. Hahaha. Yes, I was quite flattered. And the whole time my inner diva was dancing around, laughing, and chanting "Bet you wish you had me now!" Best part is, he's not as cute as he was back then. I am so much hotter than him! YES! In your face sucka! Ok, ok I'll be nice now. But I just had to gloat. This diet/workout is definitely paying off! Motivation for tomorrow attained!
TOTALS
TIME: 50:50
TIME IN ZONE: 50:50
AVG BPM: 169
PEAK BPM: 199
CALORIES: 884
Oh and did I mention that today I actually took the time to stretch out after my workout? That is one of my goals: To start stretching after EVERY workout. I want lean sexy muscles. And my flexibility back. And I did a few extra small workouts too since I missed so many this week. But not a whole lot. Just a few.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
12 Week Challenge, Day 7
One week Down! 11 More to Go!
Eleven weeks sounds like a long time. Especially to my husband. But it's really not. This first week has flown by! And I have actually successfully survived an entire week! Yay Me! Granted, I've only been following my nutrition plan for five days and exercised for one, but that doesn't matter. You have to start somewhere. And this is just the beginning!
6am - probiotics
10:30am - 1/2 cup (dry) old fashioned oats, 1/2 cup Light N' Fit Strawberry Yogurt, 3 egg whites
1:30pm - 1 caramel rice cake
2:00pm - 6oz chickenbreast, 1/2 cup brown rice, butter spray, soy sauce, season salt, spinach leaves, Fat free Italian dressing
5:30pm - 1 scoop protein, 14oz water
7:30pm - 1 cup spaghetti squash, 1/2 cup no sugar added spaghetti sauce, 4oz lean ground turkey, 1 1/2 cups baby carrots, 1/2 cup cucumbers + salt, multivitamin
8pm - 6oz sugar-free strawberry daquiri
9:00pm - Kashi Oatmeal Raisin Flax cookie
9:30pm - Toasted Asiago Kashi crackers, lowfat cottage cheese
I think I know why my cravings were so ridiculous yesterday... 1. I didn't have all my supplements 2. I haven't had any good dairy all week (so I went shopping and picked some up last night) 3. I didn't follow my morning protein/carb schedule 4. I was stressed, upset, and bothered 5. Today I started that special time of the month. Yep. Lucky me. Not. 6. And last but not least, it's my first week.
But the most important thing is that I did not punish myself today for yesterdays blunders. In previous years I would have punished myself and ended up making it worse and worse. I am so proud of myself. I am growing and becoming more mature with my diet behaviors.
TOTALS
CALS: 1,585
CARBS: 186.07
FAT: 40.13
PROT: 116.96
113% of RDI
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
12 week challenge, Day 6
Today was R.O.U.G.H
I had some major major cravings today. I wanted the sour cream n' onion chips I had to pack for Josh's lunch. I wanted a slice of bread.... so bad! I wanted a treat. I needed more to eat.
I don't have a time schedule today, but here's what I ate:
1 cup cooked old fashioned oats
1/4 cup (dry) steel cut oats
1 tsp agave
1/4 cup blueberries
banana
4 egg whites
Grey Poupon dijon mustard
banana
6oz chicken breast
1 Tbsp Famous Dave's Rich & Sassy BBQ sauce
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
I can't Believe It's Not Butter spray
Soy Sauce
Season Salt
1 1/2 cups baby carrots
1/2 cup cucumbers
salt
banana
banana
Met-RX Big100 Cookie Dough Protein Bar
Banana
3oz chicken
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 cup celery
4 caramel rice cakes
See?! I told you so. It was BAD! But at least I chose healthy treats. That's the important part. I did indulge, but I managed to control it. YaY!
No Exercise Today
because I am burnt. No, I am Fried! I decided to go and make myself feel better yesterday by making a pit-stop at the tanning salon. It's the perfect pick me up during the winter. I only go like once a month .. if that. But my bed (level 3) was full, so she offered me a level 5 because it has the same tanning time. I didn't know a level 5 tanned you more. I went for the whole time and now I am a bing cherry. EVERYWHERE. ouch. It hurts so much. Especially taking care of Hallie and trying to nurse. Double ouch. I am praying that it all doesn't peel away. Hopefully I can exercise tomorrow. And wear clothes.... lol.
After I wrote this I did end up binging a little. oops. I think I was too stressed out and resorted to my old ways of dealing with it.. Food. I ate almost 5 servings of Toasted Asiago Kashi Crackers. They are much healthier than what I wanted to eat. But I shouldn't have eaten that many or that late. But we all make mistakes. I just have to make sure that I don't punish myself or continue it in the morning. Tomorrow will be a better day.
TOTALS
CALS: 2,818
CARBS: 469.96
PROT: 134.87
FAT: 47.91
201% of RDI
Monday, January 14, 2013
Cardio and... Baking Soda???
I had a guy friend me on bodybuilding.com and he is very supportive and positive. He posted something about him starting a blog and wanting people to check it out. I found it quite interesting. I am going to have to do more research and see if I can find more out about it. If anyone knows anything on this subject please let me know! Thanks! ...and maybe this could help me train for my marathon one day!
So... to start of a series of blogs, I figure I would talk about Cardio.
Say WAH??? Cardio SUCKS!!!
(ahem)
Actually...
...yes. Yes it does.
I am not going to deny how long and boring it can be. I know it's good. That it improves the VO2Max ( pronounced vee-oh-too macks: a measurement of the total volume of Oxygen efficiently used/in your lungs - or whatever).
But is it possible to simulate some of the cardio results, without actually going long distance?
Well... maybe there is a way.
In my research ( propping up imaginary glasses... clearing throat - "ahem", I discovered a fascinating lecture on the "inter-web". Deep in the recesses of the journal called "YOUTUBE" ( pronounced yoo-too-bh), one may discover several things.
Some already know, there are three "energy pathways" during a work out. The first two are anaerobic, and the last is oxidative/aerobic. Cardio (running, long distance stuff) is aerobic. But marathon runners also train anaerobically in order to increase their VO2 Max by also increasing their Lactic Acid (Lactate) Threshold.
- Lacti wah?- Lactic acid threshold. Pronounced llllaahhhckkk...-I got it! I got itOK. So lactate threshold is the moment during anaerobic work, that the body is producing more lactic acid than the body can deal with. It can happen soon after someone hits their VO2 Max. The cardio-buff's workout of choice for training this is interval workouts. In a way, we who hate cardio and love weights, do this during circuit-like work outs (crossfit, HIIT, bootcamp,etc.).
When a set is completed, but rest periods are shortened, increasing intensity, we also are doing intervals.
Lactic Acid IS NOT A WASTE PRODUCT!!!!
It is a BYPRODUCT (not the same - technically).
The body reuses the lactic acid for energy (to keep on pumping during lifts).
Running in intervals pushes the runner for short periods to "shock" the body into crossing it`s lactic threshold. They rest to recover and repeat again.
Why?
Because not only does your body produce creatine, but it also produces sodium bicarbonate (aka. BAKING SODA).
Check it... creatine bonds with ADP (adenosine diphosphate) to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), in the ATP-CP cycle (CP stands for creatine phosphate). Most know how creatine supplementation benefit lifts.
But I don't read too much about baking soda supplementing?
See. The body produces its own to balance out the acidity of lactate. Baking soda, being a base, brings down the acidity level in the blood.
Benefits:
- Nausea reduced (caused by high acidity). Less vomiting after "pushing the limits".
- Salts(sodium) allow runners to keep going (electrolyte)
- Lactic Acid re-uptake allows for further "burning" of carbs in the blood stream.
- More work means more gains.
- Some studies have shown that athletes (sprinters) were able to increase speed, because their intensity didn't drop until later (when compared to times without baking soda).
WARNING:There are some (sigh) cautions to take. This doesn't mean you will be invincible in the gym.
-Not recommended if you already have high blood pressure (sodium intake can cause increase in blood pressure)
- Properly loading IS ESSENTIAL. Too much baking soda can MAKE you do some unwanted Cardio (SPRINTING to the WC, LOO, PORT-A-POTTY, RESTROOM, with some serious case of explosive number 2!).
-IT IS SOOO SALTY!!!
In Conclusion...To test this, I am splitting my servings of baking soda into two servings. 5g (1tsp) in the morning with my morning drink (25g whey, 5g bcaa, 5g glutamine), and repeat at lunch or pre-workout (pre-workout includes 5g of creatine).
This is done on workout days. On rest days I would only do 5g in the morning drink - and end at that.
So far, my results:
-Definitely am pushing my boundries more. I sense the feeling of being tired, but muscles don't ache. So I go on.
-Noticed my eye sight wasn't great on some days, so I am going to only plan to "soda dope" on workout days. I am assuming that either my eyes are tired, or a sign of higher blood pressure. I will be "cleansing" out sodium on rest days with calcium citrate supplements and milk (another topic for another blog).
-My servings haven't caused any "washroom" issues (THANK GOODNESS!)
(resource for your leisure)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X84RegWOLQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X0dxCXfLA8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EVsA2FlXEo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRiNH-jp1tU
That was his blog. That was all of his research, thinking, and writing. If you want to check it out and talk to him more about it here's the link to his blog
http://blog.bodybuilding.com/marshallkmw/2013/01/12/creatine_hmb_and_baking_soda/
And here is the link to his bodyspace
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/marshallkmw/
Please give him all credits for this post. Thanks guys!
12 Week Challenge, Day 5
9:00am - 6 egg whites, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp Grey Poupon dijon mustard
10:30am - 1 whole red grapefruit
12:00pm - 6oz chicken breast sprinkled with Famous Daves steak burger seasoning, 1/2 cup brown rice seasoned with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray, soy sauce and season salt, 1 cup cucumbers lightly seasoned with salt
12:30pm - 6oz sugar-free raspberry lemonade drink, Protandim supplement, Biotin supplement
3:00pm - 1scoop protein powder, 14oz water, 1 large banana
5:00pm - 1cup spaghetti squash, 1/2cup No Sugar Added Ragu, 4oz lean ground turkey
8:30pm - Define8 (pre-workout)
9:00pm - went to the gym
10:00pm - 1 scoop protein powder
11:30pm - in bed. not asleep. but in bed.
10:30am - 1 whole red grapefruit
12:00pm - 6oz chicken breast sprinkled with Famous Daves steak burger seasoning, 1/2 cup brown rice seasoned with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray, soy sauce and season salt, 1 cup cucumbers lightly seasoned with salt
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| meal #3 |
12:30pm - 6oz sugar-free raspberry lemonade drink, Protandim supplement, Biotin supplement
3:00pm - 1scoop protein powder, 14oz water, 1 large banana
5:00pm - 1cup spaghetti squash, 1/2cup No Sugar Added Ragu, 4oz lean ground turkey
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| First half of meal #5 |
5:30pm - 2 cups vegetables, 1 Tbsp all-natural peanut butter
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| Second half of meal #5 |
9:00pm - went to the gym
10:00pm - 1 scoop protein powder
11:30pm - in bed. not asleep. but in bed.
TOTALS
FOOD
Cals: 1,373
Carbs: 143.01
Fat: 31.08
Prot: 133.47
98% of RDI
Exercise
Pull Day at the Gym
Time: 53:05
Time in Zone: 53:05
Avg BPM: 163
Peak BPM: 200
Calories Burned: 871
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Tupperware for Veggies
That's right! There is Tupperware designed specifically for VEGGIES!
HooRaY!
These things are absolutely amazing! They have ridges across the bottom that collect the water so that your vegetables are not lying in the water losing nutrients and wilting.
And they have two plugs on the side that you can monitor how much air your food receives. Believe it or not, some foods require air and some don't. It can completely determine how long your produces lasts!
And there is even a diagram on the side that tells you which fruits and veggies need how much air. How much easier does it get than that??!!
They are called FridgeSmart containers. Check them out here:
And here is a picture of mine
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| This is the medium one |
I received this from the bridal shower that my family threw for me. They are the sweetest! I luv my present!
I recommend buying one of these if you're going to be eating a lot of veggies, want them to last, and want them ready to eat all week.
I hope you enjoy!
12 week challenge, Day 4
8:00am - Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS, Multidophilus 12, 6 oz water
9:00am - start cooking ultra-size waffles and hard-boiled eggs in oven
9:45am - ultra-size waffles, 16oz water, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray
12:00pm - de-shelled the eggs. It took me 14 minutes to de-shell 24 eggs
12:20pm- 8oz Raspberry Lemonade Sugar-free drink, Quadra Cuts Extreme
12:30pm - threw the egg shells on the garden, pulled out more chicken to defrost, and brought in two spaghetti squash from the garage to warm up
1:00pm - 5oz tuna (in water, drained), 2tsp grey poupon deli mustard, 1tbsp hot dog relish, 1 cup spinach leaves, 1tsp free zesty italian dressing, 1/4 cup (dry) steel cut oats, 2tsp flax seeds, cinnamon, 1/4 cup blueberries (frozen), 1tsp amber agave nectar
1:30pm - OneADay Men's multivitamin, 4oz raspberrylemonade sugar-free drink
5:00pm - cut coupons and went shopping to pick up groceries once Hallie went down for nap
8:00pm - 1 scoop protein powder
8:15pm - started making spaghetti squash
9:00pm - 6oz boneless skinless chicken breast, lemon pepper, 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, 1/2 cup long grain brown rice, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray, Season Salt
9:15pm - finished making spaghetti squash, ground turkey, spaghetti sauce, and baked chicken for the week, and cleaned up the kitchen
12:00am - MaxZMA
Soooo....
It took me 30 minutes to eat the waffles. By the time I was done I could not eat the 1/2 cup of oatmeal. p.s. do not judge me by the waffles. Trying to make them look decent was hopeless. I think I added too much water.
I skipped meal #2 because I was still too stuffed! I didn't get meal #4 until really late because I was too busy.
And that moved meal #5 back too, which left no time or room for meal #6. I'll have to try again tomorrow.
9:00am - start cooking ultra-size waffles and hard-boiled eggs in oven
9:45am - ultra-size waffles, 16oz water, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray
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| Ultra-Size Waffles |
12:20pm- 8oz Raspberry Lemonade Sugar-free drink, Quadra Cuts Extreme
12:30pm - threw the egg shells on the garden, pulled out more chicken to defrost, and brought in two spaghetti squash from the garage to warm up
1:00pm - 5oz tuna (in water, drained), 2tsp grey poupon deli mustard, 1tbsp hot dog relish, 1 cup spinach leaves, 1tsp free zesty italian dressing, 1/4 cup (dry) steel cut oats, 2tsp flax seeds, cinnamon, 1/4 cup blueberries (frozen), 1tsp amber agave nectar
1:30pm - OneADay Men's multivitamin, 4oz raspberrylemonade sugar-free drink
5:00pm - cut coupons and went shopping to pick up groceries once Hallie went down for nap
8:00pm - 1 scoop protein powder
8:15pm - started making spaghetti squash
9:00pm - 6oz boneless skinless chicken breast, lemon pepper, 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, 1/2 cup long grain brown rice, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray, Season Salt
9:15pm - finished making spaghetti squash, ground turkey, spaghetti sauce, and baked chicken for the week, and cleaned up the kitchen
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| How I cook my chicken |
12:00am - MaxZMA
Soooo....
It took me 30 minutes to eat the waffles. By the time I was done I could not eat the 1/2 cup of oatmeal. p.s. do not judge me by the waffles. Trying to make them look decent was hopeless. I think I added too much water.
I skipped meal #2 because I was still too stuffed! I didn't get meal #4 until really late because I was too busy.
And that moved meal #5 back too, which left no time or room for meal #6. I'll have to try again tomorrow.
Totals
Cals: 1,309
Fat: 21.60
Carbs: 119.46
Prot: 159.64
94% of RDI
No Exercise Today
because it's a rest day. And Josh and Hallie are still sick. I was too busy. And the gym is closed on Sundays.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
12 week Challenge, Day 3
9:30am - Green Tea, 2 lemon slices, 1 package C&H Light (stevia&sugar), Multidophilus 12, Saccharomyces Boulardii + Mos
10:30am - 1/4cup (dry) steel cut oats, 1/4 cup frozen blueberries, cinnamon, 1 tsp Amber Agave Nectar
12:30 - 1scoop GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 - Chocolate, 16oz water, Biotin, Protandim
2:30pm - 6oz skinless boneless chicken breast, 1/2 cup frozen broccoli, 1 cup spinach leaves, 1tsp Free Zesty Italian Dressing, Vexacore Heat, 4oz sugar-free raspberry lemonade drink
5:30pm - 1scoop GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 - Chocolate, 16oz water
9:30pm - 6oz skinless boneless chicken breast, 2 cup frozen broccoli, 1/2 cup brown rice, 4oz sugar-free raspberry lemonade drink
11:30pm - Max ZMA
10:30am - 1/4cup (dry) steel cut oats, 1/4 cup frozen blueberries, cinnamon, 1 tsp Amber Agave Nectar
12:30 - 1scoop GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 - Chocolate, 16oz water, Biotin, Protandim
2:30pm - 6oz skinless boneless chicken breast, 1/2 cup frozen broccoli, 1 cup spinach leaves, 1tsp Free Zesty Italian Dressing, Vexacore Heat, 4oz sugar-free raspberry lemonade drink
5:30pm - 1scoop GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 - Chocolate, 16oz water
9:30pm - 6oz skinless boneless chicken breast, 2 cup frozen broccoli, 1/2 cup brown rice, 4oz sugar-free raspberry lemonade drink
11:30pm - Max ZMA
Total
Calories: 1,024
Carbs: 95.51
Protein: 130.75
Fat: 14.94
73% of RDI
I missed my 6th meal because all of my other meals were eaten too late and I wasn't home to eat my fifth meal when I should have. Tomorrow I will have to begin eating earlier and end earlier. I have been extremely hungry today. It's absolutely important to make sure that you eat all 6 of your meals and to eat the correct amounts during those meals. I accidentally only added one scoop instead of two during my 2nd meal. And missed my 6th meal. And in my 3rd meal I ate two veggies instead of my complex carb. I only drank 32oz of water on top of my food list. That is really no bueno as well. Tomorrow I need to stick to the plan and maybe my tummy won't be rumbling and upset.
No exercise today
because Hallie was sick with a cold, Josh worked, I was gone from 3pm-9pm, and the gym closes at 5pm on Saturdays.
Friday, January 11, 2013
12 Week Challenge, Day 2
Ummm...
ok. so I started off with good intentions... But then it all went downhill....
I woke up and made some Green Tea. I added 2 slices of lemon and 1 tsp of Amber Agave Nectar. Perfect way to start off the day.
And then I started making my Steel Cut Oats. I didn't have a full cup like the recipe calls for so I just used all I had. Then I added a little bit less than 1/4 cup ( I think) flax seeds. After it was done I separated it into four portions. I put three in the fridge and kept one to eat. I added frozen blueberries, cinnamon, and 1 tsp clover honey to sweeten.
Then it got closer to lunch time and I wanted meat. But we didn't have any. And the kitchen was a mess. Which stresses me out. Bad! I opened the fridge and realized I still had spinach leftover from my detox that I needed to use. So I threw a bunch in a bowl and added some Free Zesty Italian dressing by Kraft. I wanted to add Ranch, but I knew Ranch was too unhealthy, so I went with the healthier option. I also added raisins for a little more of a treat.
But an hour later I was still hungry. I opened up the fridge and realized Josh had defrosted my Turkey franks. I'm kind of a germ-a-phobe and I believe that once you defrost something you need to eat it as soon as possible. I think I used that as an excuse. So I cooked up 2 and ate them with Famous Dave's BBQ sauce. It was delicious. It's been forever since I had a hot dog. And the sauce makes them especially good. And I was still hungry and so I cooked up 2 more. And then I was still hungry so I cooked up 2 more. And then I was still hungry and so I cooked up the rest because I figured I had already eaten way too much sodium and so 2 more wouldn't hurt and I would put the others in the fridge. But then I ended up eating the rest. I ate the entire package of hot dogs. ugh!
I was so disappointed in myself that I got a little angry and depressed and ate the last half of the Dutch Apple Pie in the fridge as well. OMG! I couldn't stop. I was ravenous and psychotic. I ate the package of Fierce Cinnamon Hot Tamales too. Which I don't even like. Then I ate my Wendy's Frosty I had frozen in the freezer. I was losing all control. I just kept getting more upset with myself and eating more and more.
The whole time I was doing this I was talking to my friend who had started her training for the NPC bikini competition on march 30th. I talked to her about training for it months ago. But I never stuck to it. But she started saying that I could and should do one. It got me thinking.... maybe I could. And maybe I should. But my negative side kept kicking in - You can't do it, You would never stick to it, You can't get ready in 11 weeks, It's too expensive, etc.
But even with the nagging negatives running through my head I jumped on the computer and started doing some research. It was really hard because the entire time I was eating junk and Hallie was crying and complaining. That's all she does anymore. And I think that's one of the reasons why I was so stressed and eating so much. Because that's all she has done for over a month now. She cries and cries and cries and wants to be held 24/7. And she won't take naps anymore. And Josh never helps out except for a couple of minutes every once in a blue moon.
Today I have failed, but tomorrow I will do better. And maybe, just maybe I will see if I can train in time to compete. Because one day I will. It's on my bucket list. And what better time than today... er umm tomorrow.
ok. so I started off with good intentions... But then it all went downhill....
I woke up and made some Green Tea. I added 2 slices of lemon and 1 tsp of Amber Agave Nectar. Perfect way to start off the day.
And then I started making my Steel Cut Oats. I didn't have a full cup like the recipe calls for so I just used all I had. Then I added a little bit less than 1/4 cup ( I think) flax seeds. After it was done I separated it into four portions. I put three in the fridge and kept one to eat. I added frozen blueberries, cinnamon, and 1 tsp clover honey to sweeten.
Then it got closer to lunch time and I wanted meat. But we didn't have any. And the kitchen was a mess. Which stresses me out. Bad! I opened the fridge and realized I still had spinach leftover from my detox that I needed to use. So I threw a bunch in a bowl and added some Free Zesty Italian dressing by Kraft. I wanted to add Ranch, but I knew Ranch was too unhealthy, so I went with the healthier option. I also added raisins for a little more of a treat.
But an hour later I was still hungry. I opened up the fridge and realized Josh had defrosted my Turkey franks. I'm kind of a germ-a-phobe and I believe that once you defrost something you need to eat it as soon as possible. I think I used that as an excuse. So I cooked up 2 and ate them with Famous Dave's BBQ sauce. It was delicious. It's been forever since I had a hot dog. And the sauce makes them especially good. And I was still hungry and so I cooked up 2 more. And then I was still hungry so I cooked up 2 more. And then I was still hungry and so I cooked up the rest because I figured I had already eaten way too much sodium and so 2 more wouldn't hurt and I would put the others in the fridge. But then I ended up eating the rest. I ate the entire package of hot dogs. ugh!
I was so disappointed in myself that I got a little angry and depressed and ate the last half of the Dutch Apple Pie in the fridge as well. OMG! I couldn't stop. I was ravenous and psychotic. I ate the package of Fierce Cinnamon Hot Tamales too. Which I don't even like. Then I ate my Wendy's Frosty I had frozen in the freezer. I was losing all control. I just kept getting more upset with myself and eating more and more.
The whole time I was doing this I was talking to my friend who had started her training for the NPC bikini competition on march 30th. I talked to her about training for it months ago. But I never stuck to it. But she started saying that I could and should do one. It got me thinking.... maybe I could. And maybe I should. But my negative side kept kicking in - You can't do it, You would never stick to it, You can't get ready in 11 weeks, It's too expensive, etc.
But even with the nagging negatives running through my head I jumped on the computer and started doing some research. It was really hard because the entire time I was eating junk and Hallie was crying and complaining. That's all she does anymore. And I think that's one of the reasons why I was so stressed and eating so much. Because that's all she has done for over a month now. She cries and cries and cries and wants to be held 24/7. And she won't take naps anymore. And Josh never helps out except for a couple of minutes every once in a blue moon.
Today I have failed, but tomorrow I will do better. And maybe, just maybe I will see if I can train in time to compete. Because one day I will. It's on my bucket list. And what better time than today... er umm tomorrow.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
2013 $100K Transformation Challenge
I logged onto one of the old sites I used to use for diet & exercise info and saw that they were having a competition...
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2013-100k-challenge.html
I decided what better way to stay motivated! I doubt I will win because I don't have as much to lose, but being part of a group is always better than trying to do something alone. I'm doing it more for the support, advice, motivation, and commitment.
In twelve weeks I plan to lean out. I want to drop down to 110 lbs. I was this weight back in 2006 and it's my favorite weight to be at. Not too skinny not too thick. I want to drop down to about 15% body fat. Right now I think I'm about 25% BF. And I'm 122 lbs.
My goal is to stick to the 6-meal plan that my personal trainer set up for me almost 2 years ago. But I could never stick to it. It was pretty restrictive. But I could never even fully start it because he didn't figure out the portions or calories for me. He just gave me the basics of the ingredients and recipes. I was supposed to figure out portions and calories myself. It was just too much work.
And I could never find the time to prep all my meals. Especially since we were living in my in-laws basement. All we had in our room was a microwave and a tiny fridge. No sink, no counter, no bathroom, no stove. I had to borrow the kitchen whenever I wanted to make anything and if I wanted to wash out my dishes. I hated going up to the kitchen because somebody that hated me was always in it. So, I never went up there if they were home. It really limited my meal options... to pretty much nothing. Plus, I was working full-time and they provided free UNHEALTHY lunches. I hated spending money to take my own lunch when I could eat for free without having to make it myself. But it would have been better for me if I had.
But now I have a kitchen and I plan on making my meals ahead of time and having them ready for when I'm hungry. That's the most important part! Preparation.
Today I've been eating really bad and I didn't sign up for this until half the day was gone anyway so I'm going to have today as my last meal day and start tomorrow...
Wish Me Luck!
xoxo - caraline sue
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2013-100k-challenge.html
I decided what better way to stay motivated! I doubt I will win because I don't have as much to lose, but being part of a group is always better than trying to do something alone. I'm doing it more for the support, advice, motivation, and commitment.
12 weeks
In twelve weeks I plan to lean out. I want to drop down to 110 lbs. I was this weight back in 2006 and it's my favorite weight to be at. Not too skinny not too thick. I want to drop down to about 15% body fat. Right now I think I'm about 25% BF. And I'm 122 lbs.
My goal is to stick to the 6-meal plan that my personal trainer set up for me almost 2 years ago. But I could never stick to it. It was pretty restrictive. But I could never even fully start it because he didn't figure out the portions or calories for me. He just gave me the basics of the ingredients and recipes. I was supposed to figure out portions and calories myself. It was just too much work.
And I could never find the time to prep all my meals. Especially since we were living in my in-laws basement. All we had in our room was a microwave and a tiny fridge. No sink, no counter, no bathroom, no stove. I had to borrow the kitchen whenever I wanted to make anything and if I wanted to wash out my dishes. I hated going up to the kitchen because somebody that hated me was always in it. So, I never went up there if they were home. It really limited my meal options... to pretty much nothing. Plus, I was working full-time and they provided free UNHEALTHY lunches. I hated spending money to take my own lunch when I could eat for free without having to make it myself. But it would have been better for me if I had.
But now I have a kitchen and I plan on making my meals ahead of time and having them ready for when I'm hungry. That's the most important part! Preparation.
Today I've been eating really bad and I didn't sign up for this until half the day was gone anyway so I'm going to have today as my last meal day and start tomorrow...
Wish Me Luck!
xoxo - caraline sue
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Resolution Run
Resolution Run 10K
(1.5miles in, forgot to end)
Timer: 47:55
TimeIn Zone: 47:55
Avg BPM: 163
Peak BPM: 213
Calories:786
(1.5miles in, forgot to end)
Timer: 47:55
TimeIn Zone: 47:55
Avg BPM: 163
Peak BPM: 213
Calories:786
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Dr. Oz 3-Day Detox Cleanse, Day 3
Today is Josh's day off. My diets always get messed up when he's home. lol.
I woke up earlier than I have been. I woke up at about 7am and got going. Maybe I am getting a little more energy. And it was crazy, but I didn't wake up starving today. I had my morning detox tea and then got started cleaning.
Hallie was up at 8:30 and Josh got up around 10am. I made my breakfast drink around 10:30am. I was kind of sad that this would be the last time that I have the breakfast drink. Because it was really good.
Josh sat on the couch and played his Gameboy and wasn't any help with Hallie so I had to keep an eye on her and try to take care of everything else. After a while Josh said that he wanted to go shoot his arrow and asked if I wanted to go. Did I want to go?? NO. But Hallie hasn't been napping for me and she usually falls asleep in the car, so I decided we would tag along. But before we left I ran in and made my lunch shake.
I drank my lunch shake along the drive up to slc (we had to go get my earrings and wedding ring cleaned at Jared's). You have no idea how thankful I was that this would be the last time I had to drink this dang Green Juice. haha.
After Josh was done shooting and we drove back up to SLC and then drove back home it was already 5:30pm. I was planning on going to the gym with Char again so I figured I had better skip the snack drink and get in my dinner shake.
I used Crushed Red Pepper instead of Cayenne Pepper again. But this time I drank the whole thing. No more letting it sit and soak up the spice. It is so much better when it's not as spicy. And I actually liked the Crushed Red Pepper more than the time I used cinnamon. I still don't understand that one. lol. But I recommend Crushed Red Pepper!
I went to the gym even though I was feeling awful still. I was beginning to think that it was a cold and not a side-effect of the detox. I bet I got it from the night I went to work. One of the other CNA's was getting over a nasty cold. I wasn't coughing and I made sure to wipe down everything I used.
I got home around 9pm and decided to make my snack shake. It's always important to eat after a workout so that your muscles recover better. But I didn't have all of my ingredients anymore. So I decided to follow the basics of the other recipes and make one using my leftovers. Here's what it ended up being:
I woke up earlier than I have been. I woke up at about 7am and got going. Maybe I am getting a little more energy. And it was crazy, but I didn't wake up starving today. I had my morning detox tea and then got started cleaning.
Hallie was up at 8:30 and Josh got up around 10am. I made my breakfast drink around 10:30am. I was kind of sad that this would be the last time that I have the breakfast drink. Because it was really good.
Josh sat on the couch and played his Gameboy and wasn't any help with Hallie so I had to keep an eye on her and try to take care of everything else. After a while Josh said that he wanted to go shoot his arrow and asked if I wanted to go. Did I want to go?? NO. But Hallie hasn't been napping for me and she usually falls asleep in the car, so I decided we would tag along. But before we left I ran in and made my lunch shake.
I drank my lunch shake along the drive up to slc (we had to go get my earrings and wedding ring cleaned at Jared's). You have no idea how thankful I was that this would be the last time I had to drink this dang Green Juice. haha.
After Josh was done shooting and we drove back up to SLC and then drove back home it was already 5:30pm. I was planning on going to the gym with Char again so I figured I had better skip the snack drink and get in my dinner shake.
I used Crushed Red Pepper instead of Cayenne Pepper again. But this time I drank the whole thing. No more letting it sit and soak up the spice. It is so much better when it's not as spicy. And I actually liked the Crushed Red Pepper more than the time I used cinnamon. I still don't understand that one. lol. But I recommend Crushed Red Pepper!
I went to the gym even though I was feeling awful still. I was beginning to think that it was a cold and not a side-effect of the detox. I bet I got it from the night I went to work. One of the other CNA's was getting over a nasty cold. I wasn't coughing and I made sure to wipe down everything I used.
I got home around 9pm and decided to make my snack shake. It's always important to eat after a workout so that your muscles recover better. But I didn't have all of my ingredients anymore. So I decided to follow the basics of the other recipes and make one using my leftovers. Here's what it ended up being:
Caraline's Left-over Snack Shake
1/2 cup Almond Milk
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup mango
1 cup kale
1/2 lime
2 celery stalks
1/2 green apple
1/2 cup pineapple
1/4 avocado
1/4 cup spinach
Once again, I took my shake in with me to my detox bath. It helps the time go by. lol. I used 2 1/2 cups epsom salt because I opened up my new package. And I still had the oil so I added 10 drops of Lavendar as well. I made this my hottest bath yet. It was hot enough that I sweating, but not so hot that it hurt. This time I managed to stay in for 25 minutes! HooRaY! It felt good. But I did get a little light-headed. I also used my Vitamin E skin oil afterwards as well.
I was so excited to fall asleep because I knew that when the sun came up the next day that I could go back to life as normal. No more liquid diet!
p.s. I never had the black tar turds that most people talk about when they go on a detox. Maybe it's because I'm still young and I eat healthier than most people so I don't have as many toxins built up in my body. But my BM's did start to look like and have the same consistency as the shakes. lol. Sorry if that was too much info, but it's the truth.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Dr. Oz 3-Day Detox Cleanse, Day 2
I made it through one whole day! But today was even worse than the first.
I woke up starving!!! I was soooo hungry! I just wanted to eat anything and everything! But I made my tea and drank it. For some reason it didn't taste as good as the first day. Maybe it's because I wanted to eat Real food so bad. lol.
I wasn't able to eat my breadfast shake until after 10am because Hallie was being a pill. And I tried everything to get her to take her nap, but she just wouldn't. And by the time she did lay down for a few minutes I was too scared to start the blender because I didn't want to wake her. So, I didn't get my lunch shake until almost 3:30pm.
She was only down for a short little bit and so she was still being super needy when she woke up. I didn't get my snack shake until about 5pm. By then my throat was killing me, my body hurt, and my head felt like a bowling ball. I couldn't tell if it was part of the detox or if I was getting sick.
Josh came home and sat on the couch and started playing his games and so I was left to try and entertain Hallie still. So, I took her into the kitchen with me and we whipped up my dinner shake. But for some of it I really needed two hands so I asked Josh to play with her for a minute. He just sat her in her bouncer and let her cry. She Hates the blender. So I felt really bad when I started up the machine and she didn't have anyone to comfort her. She was scared to death all alone in her bouncer. I think she was afraid I was being attacked in the kitchen because even though she was petrified she was still trying to peak around the corner into the kitchen.
As soon as it was done I went into the living room and let her free on the floor. I sat down on the ground and began drinking my thick juice. She sat on the floor next to me and played with her toys. But within a couple of seconds I heard a ratta-tat-tat on the door. Josh jumped up from the couch, picked up Hallie, and answered the door. It was his parents. They came in and sat down on the floor and played with Hallie. Come to find out Josh had invited (aka asked) them to come over and play with Hallie. lol. But it was good because I was actually able to drink my shake and then his mom said that she was going to the gym at 8:30pm and invited to me to join her. I was hesitant because I had absolutely NO energy and I felt horrible. But I said I would because I wanted to try. I only drank half of my shake because I figured I shouldn't fill myself up too much because I didn't want to get sick at the gym. And I knew I couldn't have a protein shake afterward so this would have to be my recovery drink.
Josh was a little bummed when I left, but he let me go to the gym and watched Hallie. It was so nice of him. As soon as I got on the elliptical I knew it was going to be a rough workout. I wasn't sure if I'd even be able to finish the workout without passing out. haha. What was even worse was it hurt to breathe and my head hurt so bad that I could hardly think. The whole workout was miserable. But I made it through.
When I got home Hallie was in bed. It was a miracle! I was so extremely happy! I got everything prepared and I got my shake and went into the bathroom to take my shower. As soon as I got ready to get in Hallie woke up. Of course she would. But I decided that Josh needed some bonding Daddy time since I had put her to bed every night for the first 8months of her life. So I left them to tend to each other. And I actually had Lavendar Oil this time because my Mom let me borrow hers. This bath I decided to make warmer than the day before, but it still didn't get as warm as I was planning on. The problem is that there is no barrier between our tub and the frigid cold, open, and unfinished basement below. But at least it was warmer than the previous day.
But I didn't get to stay in for very long because I could hear Hallie screaming and crying and I could hear Josh pacing back and forth in front of the bathroom door. I stayed in just long enough to drink the last half of my drink. Which was pretty spicy. I still didn't have any Cayenne Pepper and I wanted something similar to it. So I used Crushed Red Pepper in it. It really wasn't bad at all when I first started drinking it. But after it had sat for 3 hours it had gotten spicy! Wowza. Make sure you drink the dinner shake as soon as you make it. lol. And when I started draining the tub to get out Josh knocked and said that Hallie needed me.
I didn't want to use chemical clad lotions on my now detoxed skin so I used my Vitamin E skin oil to moisturize my legs and arms. And I went out and had to take Hallie and try to get her to sleep. I threw on an oversized t-shirt and took her into her room and rocked her to sleep in the glider. After she fell asleep I got up and finished getting ready for bed. Josh was already in bed and so I picked up all of his dishes and washed them out, picked up his clothes off of the living room floor and put Hallie's stuff away. I finally climbed into bed sometime after 1am and fell asleep.
At 2am I awoke to Hallie crying in her crib. I layed there awhile waiting to see if she would go back to sleep. But it only got worse. So I finally just got up and fed her and put her back to bed. Around 3:30am I finally fell back asleep myself. At 5am she woke up again and we went through the same routine. It was a long night and I was really starting to feel like crap.
Day Two was the worst. I wanted to quit.
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