Fitness Fitness Fitness

So I am determined to get fit! I am tired of be frumpy. Blaaaaaaaah!

I have worked out 7 time out of the last 9 days and 3 of those workouts were with a trainer. Vanessa is beyond awesome. Her workouts are intense but you feel like you have sweat a pound after each workout. Oh snap I have! So in the last 9 days I have lost 3 pounds. The goal is to keep those pounds off and lose more. I am learning that cardio is a huge keep to my success. Got to keep that heart rate up.

The other part is a clean diet. Now this part is super hard. I love to eat! I wish I was born a super picky eater like my friend Jamie (who I love). But I wasn't and food can be my enemy. Eatting at home seems to be a good way of controlling what I eat. Packing lunch is also a key. (oh and I am pretty sure packing leftover from a restuarant is a no bueno unless it's your cheat day) Snacks such as nuts can be depressing. But ... eye on the prize! On cheat days I am working on portion control. Last night at Jen's birthday dinner I only ate half my tappenyaki and save the rest (oh and I ate 2 portions of salad. Rianne wanted no salad so I ate hers). Lots of water. I have been told to eat lots of protein which is another one of my problems. Meat is not a fave for me. However, protein shakes are not so bad. Chocolate is pretty yummy. But I am only taking protein after a workout. I am still too scared to drink it any other time for fear of gaining weight. I have also learned that juice is bad. Vanessa and Kenny have also informed that orange juice is bad. Sad! Looks like H2O is the only way.

Thursday is the hair appointment. I wonder if it's too early for a makeover in that department yet.

I also want to get some organizing and decorating done. We have moved in over a year and I still feel like things are a mess. Sad. Where do women find the time to do everything?

Wish me luck!

XOXO

Clean Grocery List

So a fab trainer at Studio 108 (Vanessa) provided this wonderful clean grocery list. I think it's super helpful and have decided to pass this on.

Grocery List

Proteins:
Eggs
Solid white albacore
Lean or extra lean ground beef (92-96%)
Ground turkey
Lean steak
Skinless chicken
Skinless turkey
Shrimp
Scallops
Protein powder
Protein bars (Pure Protein brand)
Salmon, cod, halibut, tilapia

Complex Carbs:
Oatmeal (old fashioned only)
Sweet potatoes & yams
Brown riceBeans (kidney, black, pinto)
Whole grain & Ezekiel bread (all whole grains and sprouted grains – NOT enriched)

Fibrous Carbs:
Green leaf lettuce
Romaine
Spinach
Asparagus
Broccoli
String beans
Bell peppers
Cauliflower
Celery
Brussel sprouts

Fruit:
Granny Smith apples
Bananas
Strawberries
Blueberries

Fats:
All natural peanut butter (ANPB)
Almonds
Peanuts
Avocado
Olive oil
Flax oil

Condiments & Misc.
Mayo
Lite butter spreads
Sugar free syrup
Ketchup
Mustard
Dry seasonings
Lite vinaigrette salad dressings
Cooking spray
Splenda

Misc. fresh or frozen veggies that can be used whenever you want as an add-on to your menu:
*****Corn, carrots, red & yellow peppers and peas should be kept to a minimum*****

Mushrooms
Green Peppers
Tomato
Cucumber
Onion
Radishes
Water Chestnuts
Any of the fibrous veggies listed above

XOXO