Stripes or Solids

 

It was 54 degrees outside today.

In UTAH….In JANUARY!!

This is just weird.. probably means it will be snowing in JUNE.

Utah weather can be a little crazy like that.

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Workout:

Day 4. Hell week.

Meginator+ 1 mile row

15:46 min of pure torture. Its funny, no matter how sore you are when that timer starts you suck it up and forget about it all and give all you can to just get through it. Then when you finish.. every muscle in your legs starts to cease up. (You know when you finish running a marathon and if you hold still for 2.2 it takes you another minute to get going…almost just like that.)

Yesterday, My hamstrings were screaming and during the WOD.. they were crying but now I actually feel pretty great. My tune might change come 6 am.

Since we are out of cereal now, I decided I should bring some veggies back into my life.

LUNCH:

I threw together a quick salad, using a spring mix, red peppers, onion and sodium free tuna mixed with a little grapeseed vegannaise.

With some butternut squash and 4 strawberries on the side.

After lunch I ran a few errands including a quick stop to lulu to have them remove the security tag that was left on one of my Christmas gifts!

When I got there, they had just received a new shipment and stocking the shelves with some new digs.

I decided to exchange my jacket for a different one and was able to get a new top also with only a $8.00 difference.

My original jacket was solid black and figured I may as well venture out of my comfort solids and go for a different look!

YAY! I needed some new clothes to motivate me through the rest of this week!

After a quick stop at my sisters, to help clean up her Christmas décor then the twinners forced her to re-organize her DVD collection…

 

It was dinner time!

DINNER:

Baked chicken sprinkled with Mrs. Dash, topped with mango salsa (from costco!) Sweet Potatoes and asparagus steamed on a skillet in a Tbs. of coconut oil.

YUM!!

Now, I’m craving some fro-yo! Heck, it was 54 degrees today, and my hamstrings could use them to prepare for tomorrow!

We red-boxed this to watch tonight! Off to hang with the hubs!

My sis gave it some good reviews! I’ll let you know!

GOODNIGHT!

Q. Do you prefer stripes or play it safe with solids?

I usually shoot for black. Kid tested, mother approved. Less laundry

Overnight Oats

I love breakfast.
So much to the point I could have it multiple times a day. Today I woke up hungry and sometimes (okay, always) I don’t have patience to make anything. So I’m glad I made it last night.
Overnight Oats!

Ingredients:

• 1/3 C. GF Rolled Oats
• 1 C. Almond Breeze Vanilla unsweetened Almond milk
• 2 T. Chia seeds
• 1/2 scoop Protein_ I used Elite (by Dymatize Nutrition) Vanilla
• Cinnamon to taste
• Top with favorite fruit. Or not.

Directions: Mix all ingredients together, cover with saran wrap and place in your fridge overnight!
* Have sweet dreams
Wake up and enjoy! No waiting, no cooking, no chopping.
You could even mix it in a Tupperware and take it to go!
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Workout:
I  mentioned in my last post that it is “Hellth” week at GPP
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Let me just tell you..
My hamstrings have never been so sore in all my life. The next 3 WOD are the toughest.. I hope I can walk come Sunday.
I love the challenge that this week brings. Its just hard. And I get a crazy sense of satisfaction from each and every workout.
Through the intense challenge of this week, I have realized a few things.
1.My diet changes. For some reason when I’m sore.. I think more food will aid in recovery.
For Example: Yesterday, I consumed 3 HUGE bowls of Honey Nut Chex in one sitting simply because my hamstrings said so.
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Today, that box of cereal is gone. I had a little help.. not much. I think Brent was able to consume 1 serving.  (I am a cereal fiend.. I can’t keep it in my house or it disappears.. too fast.) – that and cereal is crazy expensive so I just do my wallet and rear a favor and don’t buy it, except upon special request from Brent… or my hamstrings.
2. I have never been more thankful for my foam roller. I literally sat on it for 45 minutes today.
3. I’ve never been so excited for Sunday to come.. (its my rest day)

I taught pump tonight and after a quick trip to the grocery store came home made some eggs and veggies for dinner.
Looks fantastic right?
5 egg whites, onions, red pepper, mushrooms and spinach. Sprinkled with Mrs. Dash. I
I know it doesn’t look amazing but it taste good and is a great post-workout meal.

Q. Do you eat more when your sore? Carbs? Sugar?  
Yes, honey nut Chex has been proven to aid in recovery…..
Q. What is your favorite cereal?
Honey nut Chex.. after its been soaking in almond milk for precisely 7 minutes.