W1 D3

WOW What a busy day! Woke up early and pumped out the Shoulders and Arms! Which went very well! I feel I did awesome! Than came Ab Ripper....I did all the work out and all the reps...but instead of the 15 minutes its suppose to take....I actually took more like 45! LOL and MAN it was hard! I have a feeling that I may have trouble getting out of bed tomorrow! But I am feeling awesome! YAY

Recovery/Protein bar still same...1 C of the Silk Almond dark chocolate milk...I must say This stuff is absolutely delicious! the thought of getting some after Ab Ripper got me through the video! LOL (no pic)

Breakfast was yup a Green Monster again (which is what I call my shakes) a little different...everything same except: back to 1/2 C berries and I through in 1/2 apple...Tasted pretty good! although still earthy...I suspect its the hemp protein as this is the first time using it, its not bad so I will keep using it as its great source of protein! (no pic)

Lunch was a bit on the late side as I had an interview, so I had 2 bean burgers topped with hot peppers and avocado, some pickles and tomato slices...along with red pepper soup...YUM!

As it is Wednesday, went for a Run! I was actually tired and didn't really feel like going...But I did and as usual I enjoyed! I love this group! AND did better than yesterday! YAY I am trying to push myself a bit to up my pace and just burn more calories...Still working on the tire!!

I made a new recipe tonight...Mushroom Stroganoff. At first I was a bit sceptical as well its a bit different...LOL but WOW it turned out great! I will post the recipe, Although note that instead of the 2 Cups of broccoli I just used up some frozen veggies, I also subbed the WW pasta for WW rice noodles...I also couldn't find any temph...went to 4 different stores!! I will eventually try the Choices mall, and I am sure I will be astounded! So instead I bought some tofurky slices, so for tonight I put some mustard on it and rolled it up..in the end it was tasty! and so was the stroganoff...

Again as I am eating late, I am skipping snack...

Looking forward to Yoga X tomorrow! I loves Yoga X!

Peace out

W1D2

Today was super busy! We picked up our new little car....SOOOOOO much better on fuel than the F250!!!

Woke up at 8...Ok well I woke at 8ish but didn't roll out of bed until quarter to 9, Still stiff and sore from Mondays Core! Today was Cardio X...and I thought it would be gruelling since I was still sore, but actually it was nice, once I was moving I didn't even feel my soreness! YAY!

Today's Meals are close to the plan, After Cardio X I had my recovery drink of the Silk Chocolate Almond Milk and the other half of yesterdays protein bar...No Pic as I though it would be redundant.

Breakfast I stuck to plan and had my shake, I added the extra 1/2 C of berries and the taste was a lot better! But still a bit off...I think tomorrow I will add a half apple and see how it works, again I am not taking pics of meals that are duplicates...just gets redundant to look at the same cup of green drink LOL

Lunch was Left overs..I was really hungry as we spent a lot more time at the dealership than I expected, so along with my bean burger (that was topped with hot peppers and avocado) I had 3 slices of tomato and 1/2 rice, and some red pepper soup

Supper is a quick stir fry, fried up some tofu (3oz) in EVOO and added some frozen veggies and spinach, and finished up the rest of my rice...I know lots of rice today, But I also ran 5.5 K so I feel that I could use the extra oomf :)

No snack today either as I am eating supper so late...

Well as Day 2 comes to an end, I am feeling fantastic, and Although I thought that the run today might be too much, again I didn't feel any soreness...Although I do now that I am not moving as much...

Peace out!

W1 D1

Well, I was up this morning at 8am rearing to go...well maybe not rearing...but I was up and ready! Hard getting back in to the routine...but I might as well start as I will be working soon!!

Core Synergistic's...One of my favs...Although lots of push ups...which are tough for me as I have little to no upper body strength...But I know that I will build up to the 10-12 reps that are showed. Opposed to my 2 -5 LOL

Today's meals were awesome:

After Workout I had 1 Cup of Chocolate Almond Silk with half a Cliff Builder Bar

Breakfast: Green Monster; 1 C Silk Light, 1/2 Banana, 1/2 C frozen berries, 4 Tbs hemp protein powder, 1 Tbs Chia seeds, 1 Tbs Flax seeds, 1/4 C Aloe, Big handful of spinach (Tomorrow I will add 1 C of berries..tasted a bit too green LOL)

Lunch: Mushroom Omelet: Used the recipe from the P90X booklet...replaced eggs with 3 oz Tofu (extra firm) and used regular onion and tomato as it was what I had on hand, topped with basil and parsley...Also an apple and a Cup of Silk

Dinner: Roasted Red Pepper soup, used the recipe from the booklet, but omitted the wine, only used 3 red peppers and used 4 cups of veggie broth.

Also made Black Bean burgers..YUM! got the recipe from About.com and will post it in a separate post, Also I had just a 1/2 C wild rice....when I put a whole cup on my plate I was like WOW that's a lot of rice...so I pared it down to a 1/2...And also had some green Beans

Snack: So the battery in my scale died so I just guessed, Had some dried apricots and Almonds :)

Please let me know if you have any questions...and to save me from writing that every time...your questions are always welcome!

peace out

Spicy Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Spicy Bean Burgers
Ingredients:
· 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained
· 1/2 onion, diced
· 1 tsp hot sauce
· Generous squirt of Dijon Mustard
· 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
· 1 cup bread crumbs (crumbled 1 slice of bread)
· oil for frying (optional)
Preparation:
Mash the beans in a large bowl and add remaining ingredients, mixing until well combined.
Press firmly to form into patties and lightly fry in oil. Or, fire up the grill and barbecue your black bean veggie burgers over a medium heat.

Adapted From a recipe on About.com

I was actually a bit worried that the Dijon would be over powering, but it was actually very tasty, I make 6 patties, and froze 4 of them, so I will let you know how they survive freezing :)

Phase 1 Week 1 Meal Plan

RD=Recovery Drink PB=Protein Bar
Monday
Breakfast: Smoothie (silk, ½ C berries, ½ Banana, hemp protein, spinach + flax and chia seeds)
Lunch: Mushroom Omelet, 1 Apple, 1 C. Soy Milk
Supper: 2 C Puree of Red Pepper Soup, 2 Tbsp Protein Powder, 1 C Wild Rice, ½ C Asparagus, 1 Black Bean Pattie
Snack: 1 oz Dried Fruit
RD/PB 1 C Chocolate Silk + Protein Bar

Tuesday
Breakfast: Smoothie (silk, ½ C berries, ½ Banana, hemp protein, spinach + flax and chia seeds)
Lunch: 2 C Puree Pepper soup, 2 Tbs. Protein powder, Black Bean Pattie, Roma Tomato, hot peppers/condiments, avocado
Supper: 6oz Tofu, sautéed. 2 Cups frozen stir fry veggies, 1 C wild rice, 1 C spinach
Snack: 1 oz Dried Fruit
RD/PB 1 C Chocolate Silk + Protein Bar

Wednesday
Breakfast: Smoothie (silk, ½ C berries, ½ Banana, hemp protein, spinach + flax and chia seeds)
Lunch: 2 Cups Puree Pepper soup, 2 Tbs. Protein powder, Black Bean Pattie, Roma Tomato, hot peppers/condiments, avocado
Supper: Mushroom Stroganoff with Tempeh
Snack: 1 oz Dried Fruit
RD/PB 1 C Chocolate Silk + Protein Bar


Thursday
Breakfast: Smoothie (silk, ½ C berries, ½ Banana, hemp protein, spinach + flax and chia seeds)
Lunch: Sandwich: WW Flat bread bun topped with hummus, red pepper, avocado, sprouts, cucumber, tomato and lettuce + an Apple and 1 C flavored milk sub
Supper: Mushroom, onion and chick pea couscous with salad
Snack: 1 oz Dried Fruit
RD/PB 1 C Chocolate Silk + Protein Bar

Friday
Breakfast: Smoothie (silk, ½ C berries, ½ Banana, hemp protein, spinach + flax and chia seeds)
Lunch: Mushroom, onion and chick pea couscous with salad (leftovers)
Supper: Pizza: WW Pita topped with sauce and veggies + 1 C. Milk
Snack: popcorn
RD/PB 1 C Chocolate Silk + Protein Bar

Saturday
Breakfast: Smoothie (silk, ½ C berries, ½ Banana, hemp protein, spinach + flax and chia seeds)
Lunch: Mushroom spinach Panini + raw veggies
Supper: Black beans with salsa on Toast with a salad
Snack: 1 oz Dried Fruit
RD/PB 1 C Chocolate Silk + Protein Bar


Sunday
Breakfast: Smoothie (silk, ½ C berries, ½ Banana, hemp protein, spinach + flax and chia seeds)
Lunch: Black Bean Pattie on a bun + raw veggies
Supper: Maple Baked Beans + Sweet Potatoes + Carrots
Snack: 1 oz Dried Fruit
RD/PB 1 C Chocolate Silk + Protein Bar

Before Pics

Well here are my before pics....I am about the same as last year, well actually I weigh the same but I know that I have lost a lot of muscle mass. I am very disappointed that I stopped exercising, but I was going through a turbulent time in my life...possibly the most emotional year ever.

But Here I am getting back on my horse! Note that along with the P90X I will continue running, and looking to start training for the March Vancouver Half :)

I am hopping to finally get rid of that tire I have been carrying!! YAY for Ab Ripper X!

mmm Not sure why I have a funny look on my face...but M took the pics and the first one was of just my chest...*Sigh...Hes such a boy! LOL

Wow Tomorrow is coming up fast

Well Tomorrow I am starting P90X Vegan Style...I am loosely following the nutritional program, but as I came to realize the calculations just are not going to work as My proteins are high in carbs...But I will be limiting carbs like bread.



This weeks Exercise schedule is as follows:

Monday = Core Synergistics
Tuesday = Cardio X
Wednesday = Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper
Thursday = Yoga X
Friday = Legs and Back, Ab Ripper
Saturday = Kenpo X
Sunday X Stretch

Spend the whole day cleaning up and preping the living room for tomorrows launch! Also with M's help I am now able to show my P90X through my laptop on my TV YAY for big screen!

On a side note I am picking up my very first car tomorrow! EEEEEEK exciting!!!