Oh, the miles we will go...
Another weigh in

Almost didn’t weigh myself earlier because I thought I had gained, but I did it anyway annnd…

I’m down to 126.5

Which means I’m down a total of at least 14 or 15 pounds since I realized I needed to get my ass in gear (and 13.5 since I started my tumblr).

I’m pretty excited for my progress and knowing that part of that 126.5 is muscle, strength, and a lot of self respect.

Eating clean and working out really do work wonders.

Grocery Shopping Haul

We bought a ridiculous amount of chobani (2 tubs and 8 serving sizes), standard fruits and veggies, and the ingredients to make the following:

  • the clean chili I posted about here (made it tonight for dinner and it was DELICIOUS)
  • quinoa bites (recipe here)
  • pizza with the whole wheat pizza dough from trader joes
  • lemon garlic tuna burgers (recipe here)
  • stuffed giant shells (recipe to come)
  • chocolate banana bread (going to tinker with the recipe to include chocolate protein powder instead of cocoa powder)
  • lemon bread

So stay tuned, because I’ll be posting about them :)

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I just got my April issue (it’s barely March…but I’m not complaining) of Runner’s World and I wanted to share something inside that relates to something Tamifallingup (check out her awesome dedication) posted recently, and would probably interest others. Regarding running on the treadmill/calories burned: “Don’t Believe What You See: While pace and incline numbers on the treadmill are accurate, one umber likely isn’t: the calorie count. ‘The number doesn’t take into account your metabolic rate or current condition, which make a big difference in the rate of calories you burn,’ says Gregory Florez, spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise.” Later in the issue is a chart with this: 12 minute miles for 60 minutes (5 miles) 130 pounds (473 calories burned) 160 pounds (582 calories burned) 190 pounds (691 calories burned) 8:30 miles for 60 minutes (7 miles) 130 pounds (680 calories burned) 160 pounds (836 calories burned) 190 pounds (993 calories burned) I’ll probably post some more from this issue because it was pretty good (and I suggest getting). It was a “weight-loss special”

I just got my April issue (it’s barely March…but I’m not complaining) of Runner’s World and I wanted to share something inside that relates to something Tamifallingup (check out her awesome dedication) posted recently, and would probably interest others.

Regarding running on the treadmill/calories burned:

“Don’t Believe What You See: While pace and incline numbers on the treadmill are accurate, one umber likely isn’t: the calorie count. ‘The number doesn’t take into account your metabolic rate or current condition, which make a big difference in the rate of calories you burn,’ says Gregory Florez, spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise.”

Later in the issue is a chart with this:

12 minute miles for 60 minutes (5 miles)

  • 130 pounds (473 calories burned)
  • 160 pounds (582 calories burned)
  • 190 pounds (691 calories burned)

8:30 miles for 60 minutes (7 miles)

  • 130 pounds (680 calories burned)
  • 160 pounds (836 calories burned)
  • 190 pounds (993 calories burned)

I’ll probably post some more from this issue because it was pretty good (and I suggest getting). It was a “weight-loss special”

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Warrior Dash Training Week 4 - Monday Gym: DB Squats - 3x15 (20s) DB Lunges - 3x10e (20s) Leg Curl - 2x15(50lbs), 1x15(60lbs) Lat Pulldown - 2x15(55lbs), 1x15(60lbs), 1x15(55lbs) DB Row - 3x15(20lbs) DB Bench - 3x15, 1x5 (17.5s) DB Tricep - 1x15, 1x8 (20lbs), 1x7, 2x15 (17.5lbs) DB Bicep - 3x15 (17.5s) Bicycles - 5x20e

Warrior Dash Training Week 4 - Monday

Gym:

  • DB Squats - 3x15 (20s)
  • DB Lunges - 3x10e (20s)
  • Leg Curl - 2x15(50lbs), 1x15(60lbs)
  • Lat Pulldown - 2x15(55lbs), 1x15(60lbs), 1x15(55lbs)
  • DB Row - 3x15(20lbs)
  • DB Bench - 3x15, 1x5 (17.5s)
  • DB Tricep - 1x15, 1x8 (20lbs), 1x7, 2x15 (17.5lbs)
  • DB Bicep - 3x15 (17.5s)
  • Bicycles - 5x20e
Progress!

Today’s weigh in says I am down three pounds to a CW of 132.

I’m so excited to know that on top of the muscle I’m gaining (and seeing), I am also losing the unwanted pounds.

I’m going to have to try on my old pants soon. I’m getting closer!

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Dinner Tonight! Spinach Quinoa Roasted Green Beans Grilled Chicken Breast Lemon Vinaigrette  Eat Clean!

Dinner Tonight!

  • Spinach
  • Quinoa
  • Roasted Green Beans
  • Grilled Chicken Breast
  • Lemon Vinaigrette 

Eat Clean!

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Warrior Dash Training Week 3 - Friday 1. Gym: Leg Press - 2x15, 2x10 (90lbs) Calf Raise - 2x20(60lbs), 1x20(80lbs), 1x20(100lbs), 1x20(120lbs) Deadlift - 2x15(40lbs), 2x10 (50lbs) Bench Press - 3x15, 1x5(40lbs) DB Shoulder Press - 3x15 (2-17.5lbs) DB Row - 3x15e(17.5lbs) Reverse Crunch - 3x20 DB Crunch - 3x20(17.5lbs) Adducter - 1x20(85lbs), 2x20(100lbs), 1x20(115lbs) Abducter - 2x20(85lbs), 2x20(100lbs), 1x20(115lbs) Downward Dog Leg Raises + Knee Tucks - 3x15e 2. Cool down: 2 mile walk home from the gym I made the gym my bitch today.

Warrior Dash Training Week 3 - Friday

1. Gym:

  • Leg Press - 2x15, 2x10 (90lbs)
  • Calf Raise - 2x20(60lbs), 1x20(80lbs), 1x20(100lbs), 1x20(120lbs)
  • Deadlift - 2x15(40lbs), 2x10 (50lbs)
  • Bench Press - 3x15, 1x5(40lbs)
  • DB Shoulder Press - 3x15 (2-17.5lbs)
  • DB Row - 3x15e(17.5lbs)
  • Reverse Crunch - 3x20
  • DB Crunch - 3x20(17.5lbs)
  • Adducter - 1x20(85lbs), 2x20(100lbs), 1x20(115lbs)
  • Abducter - 2x20(85lbs), 2x20(100lbs), 1x20(115lbs)
  • Downward Dog Leg Raises + Knee Tucks - 3x15e

2. Cool down: 2 mile walk home from the gym

I made the gym my bitch today.

Michelle Obama vs Jimmy Fallon for “Let’s Move!”

and vs Ellen :)

letsmove.gov 

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Warrior Dash Training Week 3 - Wednesday 1. Warmup: 2 mile walk to the gym 2. Gym: Pushups - 3x15 DB Squats - 4x15 (2-17.5lbs) Russian Hops - 3x12 Under Grip Pulldown - 3x15 (50lbs) Upright Row - 3x15 (40 lbs) Reverse Crunch + Leg Lift - 3x20 Straight Bar Curl - 2x15, 2x10 (35lbs) Ball to Toe Crunch - 4x12 (5lbs) 3. Cardio: 10 Stadium Sprints 4. Cool Down: 2 mile walk home I am what you would call EXHAUSTED.

Warrior Dash Training Week 3 - Wednesday

1. Warmup: 2 mile walk to the gym

2. Gym:

  • Pushups - 3x15
  • DB Squats - 4x15 (2-17.5lbs)
  • Russian Hops - 3x12
  • Under Grip Pulldown - 3x15 (50lbs)
  • Upright Row - 3x15 (40 lbs)
  • Reverse Crunch + Leg Lift - 3x20
  • Straight Bar Curl - 2x15, 2x10 (35lbs)
  • Ball to Toe Crunch - 4x12 (5lbs)

3. Cardio: 10 Stadium Sprints

4. Cool Down: 2 mile walk home

I am what you would call EXHAUSTED.

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True Blood’s Ryan Kwanten’s “20 Minutes to a 6 Pack” Running - 2 minutes Pushups - 2 minutes 30 Second Sprints - 6, with 45 second rest  Plank - 2 minutes Supine Jackknifes - 2 minutes Shadowboxing - 4.5 minutes In case you need convincing…

True Blood’s Ryan Kwanten’s “20 Minutes to a 6 Pack”

  • Running - 2 minutes
  • Pushups - 2 minutes
  • 30 Second Sprints - 6, with 45 second rest 
  • Plank - 2 minutes
  • Supine Jackknifes - 2 minutes
  • Shadowboxing - 4.5 minutes

In case you need convincing…