becoming the biggest loser

Monday, January 19, 2009

:: Challenge 2009 ::

Each year, we usually make a big trip somewhere. This year, we're visiting Peru and Chile for some pretty crazy adventure treks.

We're starting off in Patagonia, Chile visiting Torres Del Paine National Park where we will hike the "W" circuit. Look at how beautiful it is! If we're lucky with weather, we might actually see it!

When we're done with that, we'll spend another week in Chile for some downtime along the coast and the deserts before heading on to Peru.

In Peru, our main goal is to hike the 4-day inca trail to the Machu Picchu ruins. Again another challenge as it's been likened to half dome x 2. I am SO EXCITED!

:: Day 15 - 01/19/09 - Summary ::

Activities: I am guessing the 5.0 mile run should happen today at some point... and it did!!!
3pm, 5.0 miles, 58 mins, 696 cal, HRa 165 HRm 177

8am: Regular juice blend, 1 hard boiled egg

Snacks through the day:
leftover mushrooms, more juice blend, some ice cream/chocolate from the PMS stash (u heard me!!!)

Main meal @ home
kale in a mirepoix base

left over millet and beans, salad

Sunday, January 18, 2009

:: Day 14 - 01/18/09 - Summary ::

Activities: Usual weekly 5.0 mile run. Actually not sure this is gonna happen. Cramps are killing me...

Breakfast: Regular blended smoothie with extra kale

1pm: Homemade milkshake, made with organic milk

Main meal @ Plutos with Effie
Salad, tomato soup, shared orbital rings

:: Day 13 - 01/17/09 - Summary ::

Activities: Playing fashion consultant for my friends at the Gilroy Outlets. Does that count? LOL

8am: Juice blend, the usual

12pm: Lunch at Fresh Choice with Frank and Pemo

Main meal @ Dish Dash for Jen's Birthday
I had the M'shakaleh vegetarian entree

Friday, January 16, 2009

:: Day 12 - 01/16/09 - Summary ::

Activities: 1pm run, 36 mins, 425 cal, HRa 168 HRm 176

9am: 1 apple, 1 banana

12pm: 1 apple, 4 baby carrots, handful of nuts

1pm: 1/3 of mikee's chicken buritto, a few nachos

Main meal @ Eric's
Beef Cucumber Rolls
Tempura String Beans
Wasabi Gai Lan

Thursday, January 15, 2009

:: Day 11 - 01/15/09 - Summary ::

Activities: Pretty packed day so not much.

8am: Juice blend of apple, carrots, strawberries, kale and cucumber, yogurt

Random snacks: Carrots, cucumber, 1/3 banana, strwaberries, nuts and various seeds, oats

Main meal @ small group
Mushroom Brown Rice Casserole (H. Swanson) [update] Mikee thinks its one of his fave dishes ever! yay!

Creamy and Crusty Giant Beans (H. Swanson)

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

:: Day 10 - 01/14/09 - Summary ::

Activities: I'm so proud of myself! Despite a hideous day at work I made it to the treamdmill!
42 mins, 3.5 miles, 504 cal, HRa 169 HRm 183
8am: Juice blend of apple, beet, carrot, banana, kale, blueberries, strawberries, persimmon (Down to last 4 persimmons) + 1 soft boiled egg

Random snacks for the day:
Carrots, cucumber, hard boiled egg, seeds and nuts and dried fruit, 1/3 banana
You know you're eating good when it's very colorful!