I’m still getting use to eating more protein and fat with out over doing it on the carbs. I did very good on Friday and all of my meals and snacks were pretty close my ideal ratio. I just plug it all into Fit Day and let the computer do the rest.
Fridays Meals
Breakfast:
Pumpkin oatmeal w/ eggs (4:1 egg whites: whole egg)
Snack:
Peanut butter protein shake
Lunch:
Spinach turkey salad
Snack:
Almonds & apple
Dinner:
Chicken, broccoli, whole wheat bread, & smart butter
Snack:
Edamame
Protein:Carb:Fat ratio: Goal 40:30:30 ended up being 38:29:33
Daily Calories: Around 1800 which was just over the fat burning zone for my body. Which is as simple as eating smaller proportions.
1. Physical Fitness: Exercise 5 days a week
I woke up at 4:30 and went to the gym. I had to be back by 5:30, so I just planned on doing my 20-30 post workout cardio at home on the bike. It worked out great, except I forgot to do my 5 min warm up at the gym. Not use to being up that early, and the brain wasn’t working yet =) The only way I convinced myself to do it, was to promise myself to take a nap with the kids this afternoon, and to go to bed at 9:30.
Warm Up: Forgot
Upper Body Machines: Chest/Triceps 3 different exercises for each muscle group with 3 sets of 8-12 on each. (Chest Press, Fly, Pulley Press/ Tricep Press, Tricep Drops, Tricep Pulley)
Cardio: 20 min bike
Abs: 60 various sit ups. Almost forgot to do these too, but it’s easier to throw in the abs after. It didn’t make senses to throw in my warm up after =)
2. Mental Fitness: Set and complete 5 daily goals every day
Saturday
- eat veggies
- update finances
- update hubby on finances
- watch sisters baby
- go to bed at 10 (11:30…not even close)
Sunday
- read 5 min
- be grateful
- eat healthy
- go to bed at 10 (the only way I was able to wake up at 4:30)
- plan out Mondays daily 5’s
Today
- call Grandparents about Thanksgiving
- call Mom about family photos
- 5 Min Blitz the house (vacuum)
- grocery shop
- go the gym (upper body/cardio/abs)
3. Financial Fitness: Set aside or come up with $500 for San Diego
Ok, I guess if you want something bad enough you’ll find a way. Well I completely forgot that we have a regular vacation budget that we put a little towards every 5th paycheck. Anywho, there’s another $300. That makes $750, and I hit this goal for the month. Until the next monthiversary I’ll be getting other finances in order to help reduce stress.
4. Social Fitness: 5 Connect with five people daily…baby steps
Weekends are easy. During the week, I’m going to work on smiling and saying hi to people I pass or meet. Just being extra friendly.
5. Nutritional Fitness: Eat 5 Vegetable or fruits daily
I’m starting to hit this one every day. I need to still be aware and make sure I don’t fall back on old carb snacking habits.
I actually prepped all my veggies one afternoon while I was making a soup. Why not. I have the peeler out, lets just do it all. Less dishes later, and easy to grab a healthy snack any time.
November 24th, 2008 at 9:34 am
My Anti-Spam word was “HEALTH”… Coincidence? I like it!
And I REALLY LIKE your blog! It’s wonderful and I cannot wait to read more!! =] I’ve done the 4:30 workout dealio and it is SO mental! You have to keep up the positive thinking… But really though, there’s just no better feeling than kicking your day off with an amazing workout first thing!
Have a GREAT day, girlfriend!
November 24th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
How do you know the fat burning calorie zone for your body?? I’m just staying lower assuming that I’ll lose weight faster that way, but that might not be smart. I should google it, lol. Awesome on the money! That’s exciting!! I need to learn to budget… I don’t do it at all. Nice job on working out early! =)
November 24th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Stephenie:
I used http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm and also used there advanced options to plug in my fat % to get a more accurate number.
I’m also trying to gain muscle I need to keep in in the higher end of the fat burning range…but in the fat burning range. 1397 – 1862 calories. I’m more around the 1862 range when I’m eating well balanced meals 6 times a day.
Sometimes our budget gets so tight that when there’s finally any free money I spend and usually over spend. This is the first time in a long time we’re not so tight. I’m really glad we bought a small condo instead of a home.
I did get a nap today, wich has helped me get thru this first day. I’m going to aim for going to bed at 9:30. That might be too early but that’s still only 7 hrs of sleep.
November 24th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Julz:
I actually get to chose my anti-spam words. I’m glad you like the site. I’ve had fun with it.
I’m dragging a bit today, but this is a completely different schedule then I’ve been on. I have noticed that I’m calmer then usual and have had a very peaceful day. It’s been nice to have the benefits of exercise all day long.
Thanks for checking out the blog. I checked out yours and noticed you haven’t blogged in a while, but I loved the part about painting the walls and 80’s night. I can totally relate. We don’t have 80’s night, but we totally get into the Disco Night…wigs an all. I’m also planning on having a blast in my kids rooms with paint…as in fish, and sea turtles swimming all around.
November 25th, 2008 at 4:29 am
I do love me some up at 430 and working out right after…took a lot of adjustment but now Im in that groove.
here’s to your joining me!!
November 25th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Lol! Here’s to me sleeping in today =) Yea…it will take some adjusting, but yesterday was so great, that I’m planning on permanently changing to mornings.