:: Day 40 - 2/12/09 Summary ::

Activities: Thursdays are usually rest days because they are packed. I'll try to do a long run tmrw morning and then hit mission peak this weekend. :)

7am: Usual blend. I felt a little hungover this morning, even though the closest I got to alcohol was deglazing potatoes in 2-buck-chuck yesterday.

Random snacks for the day: the usual. and a slice of gouda.


Main meal @ small group
I'm making Ma-Po Tofu on 4-grain Brown Rice
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:: Day 39 - 2/11/09 Summary ::

Activities: 5pm interval run, 4.0 miles, 44 mins, 564 cal burnt, HRa 172 HRm 183

7am: Usual blend but with rainbow chard instead of kale.


Other snacks: Carrots, cucumber, apple, banana, seeds, nuts


Main meal @ home
Lentil (I used black beans) Almond Stir Fry

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:: Day 38 - 2/10/09 Summary ::

Activities: Nothing... We're going up to the city today right after work to watch a play that Mikee's coworker is acting in.
But the good news is that Hao is bringing bootcamp back! In winter too! For those in the south bay, join me if you can!!!

Breakfast blend: The usual ...

Snacks for the day: Dried fruit, seeds, nuts, carrots, cucumber

Main meal @ Ti Couz
I had a ratatouille crepe, we shared a really nice salad and a nutella/banana crepe. This place is pretty awesome!

So turns out that the "play" that we were supposed to watch was really Wicked! Mikee is soooo sneaky! :P

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:: Day 37 - 2/9/09 Summary ::

Activities: Not much. Have a full day of work + a group dinner tonight.

Breakfast: Feeling a little bit constipated today so hubbie made a super-fiber-rich morning blend! It was good! I feel some movement!

Rest of day: 1 carrot, 1/5 english cucumber, almonds, sunflower seeds


Dumpling night at Bruce's
I'm making a healthier version of Ming Tsai's Potsticker Recipe. Will likely cut the butter by alot and use a blend of turkey and pork instead. Will also include some Napa in the filling for some fiber. I do like the dipper recipe though!


And my dessert idea, dumplings filled with nutella and strawberries pan fried in butter

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:: Day 36 - 2/8/09 Summary ::

Activities: I didn't actually hit the gym last night. Who am I kidding? I'm usually way tired by 9pm! But, I'm heading out for my long run as we speak!!
5.0 miles, 47 mins, 644 cal, HRa 160, HRm 175

Breakfast blend: The usual. I was kinda bummed to not find organic strawberries or loose beets at the farmer's market yesterday. My blend is going to be puke colored all week long.

Snacks all day: apples, nuts, seeds, carrots

Main meal @ home
Garlicky Greens, Kale on with homemade fried brown rice.
Served with a side of boiled cucumbers dressed in tamari, ume vinegar and sesame oil. Also had some leftover edamame soup.

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:: MJ Meal Plan 02/07 - 02/13 ::

Saturday
Mushroom Brown Rice Casserole
Caramelized Onion Dip

Sunday
Garlicky Greens, Kale

Monday
Lentil Almond Stir Fry

Tuesday
Creamy and Crusty White Beans

Wednesday
Miso Soup with Soba

Thursday
Ma-Po Tofu on 4-grain Brown Rice

Friday
Orange pan-glazed tofu on Wheat Berries
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:: Day 35 - 2/7/09 Summary ::

Activities: Morning Kettlebell Workout, 40 mins, 321 cal, HRa 131 HRm 148
{double handed swings, 12 kg, 2 min
bicep curls, 8kg, 1 min
double handed swings, 12 kg, 2 min
tricep overhead extensions, 8kg, 1 min
double handed swings, 12 kg, 2 min
Pushups, 1 min
20/20 one hand swings, 12 kg, 1 min}
10 mins x 4 sets = 40 mins


8am: Breakfast blend

- try to eat as little as possible at anyi's birthday -
Fail. Ate a lot. Gonna try and make up for it and hit the gym tonight.

Main meal @ Derek's birthday party
Caramelized Onion Dip


Mushroom Casserole and Eric's Cassoulet

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