becoming the biggest loser

Thursday, April 2, 2009

:: Day 89- 4/2/09 - Summary ::

Activities: 1000 calorie workout day, 1,106 cal
7am: Kettlebells 12kg @ home, 363 cal, HRa 142 HRm 157
}40 2 hand swings, 2 min.
40 transfers, 1 min
40 reps, 1 swing, 1 transfer, 1 min
40 reps, 5/5 x 4 1 hand swings, 1 min
40 reps, 10/10 x 2 1 hand swings, 1 min
40 reps, 20/20, 1 hand swings, 1 min.
40 2 hand swings, 1 min (12kg)
40 2 hand swings, 1 min
Plank, 1 min}
10 min work w/0 min rest x 4 = 40 mins (1,440 swings)
5pm: Dusk neighborhood Run
3.75 miles, 42 mins, 510 cal, HRa 166 HRm 176
1.25 miles, 15 mins, 233 cal, HRa 165 HRm 172

8am: Breakfast blend

Random snacks at work: Apple, orange, carrots, almonds, apricots

Main meal @ MIL's
Greens, flank steak with egg, ribs

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

:: Day 88- 4/1/09 - Summary ::

Activities: 5pm I didn't end up working out for 1000 calories because I forgot my heart rate monitor!
4.0 mile run, interval ipod playlist workout (switch to sprint when a song changes), 42 mins, (10.5 min/mile)

8am: Usual morning blend with kale, 1 tbsp raw almond butter

random snacks: orange, carrots, almonds, apricots

Innovation showcase at work: 2 mini cupcakes from Kara's, 1/2 cookie, guacamole, fruit

main meal @ home
Chopped Miso Salad
Dylan's green onion egg roll
Leftovers

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

:: Day 87- 3/31/09 - Summary ::

Activities: 608 cal
530pm Shadow Boxing Class @ 24 hour fitness, 49 mins, 523 cal, HRa 163 HRm 182
615pm Ab workout, 12 mins, 85 cal, HRa 128, HRm 141
"Dieting" from social activities online. Only allowed gmail and work e-mail. Woohoo I survived social-fasting!

7am: Usual morning blend (this time with kale fresh from raman's garden!)

Random snacks at work: orange, carrots, apricots, almonds

Main meal @ merit vegetarian
4 of us shared claypot mushroom rice, mama's fish claypot, lotus salad, broccoli "beef", vegetarian soup

Pret'z farewell @ Cheesecake factory
Rushed over to cheesecake factory for a farewell party. Didn't order any food since we already had dinner but the 8 of us did share some serious pieces of cheesecake. I looked up those babies, they range in calories form 800-1200 calories per slice. I had a good amount of cake and decided it was my special treat night. Rarely do I get to try 4 types of cheesecakes!
4000 calories worth of cheesecake

Monday, March 30, 2009

:: it's official ::

:: Usual Morning Blend ::

I love love love my vitamix blender. If I had an empty kitchen, it would be the 3rd item on my list to purchase. Even though it's pricey, I use it every day and have recovered my cost many times over! (Compared to jamba juice prices)

The great thing about my usual morning blend is that every day it tastes different, depending on what I have available, and I love the surprise of the blend as it swirls in my mouth. I sneak lots of veggies in and it makes me feel good that each morning, I fill up with pure goodness.

Must-haves:
- Liquid: 2 fingers of water and ice
- Body: carrots (love it as a base), celery
- Fiber: any green, leafy and stemmy veges. I love broccoli stalk and rainbow chard.
- Sweetness: Apple, blueberries, strawberries... any sweet fruit! Maximum of 2 types so the GI isn't too hgh.

Optionals:
- Texture and flavor: 1/3 banana
- Flavor: swirl of buttermilk lends some tartness
- Flavor: parsley, ginger, lemon zest etc etc
- Essential fats: some kind of nut butter, I like the occasional tbsp of almond butter

Mix it all together and blend until smooth. Undeniably, the fastest and easiest way to consume raw veges. :)
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:: Day 86- 3/30/09 - Summary ::

Activities: 715am KB 12kg workout, 438 cal, HRa 153, HRm 160
{1 min double-handed swings, 40
1 min 1/1 single-hand swings, 40
1 min double handed swings, 44
1 min 6/6 single handed swings, 44
1 min double handed swings, 40
1 min 10/10 single handed swings, 40
1 min double handed swings, 44
1 min 22/22 single handed swings, 44
1 min plank on toes
1 min rest}
10 mins x 4 sets = 40 mins, 1680 swings

8am: Usual morning blend

Random snacks: Carrots, almonds, orange, apricot

Main meal @ home with Julia and Marcela
Seaweed Risotto
Vibrant Tasty Green Beans
Nori HandRolls

Sunday, March 29, 2009

:: Day 85- 3/29/09 - Summary ::

Activities: 30 min hike @ Mission peak(we forgot our poles!!), 294 cal,

8am: 1 apple, 1 slice of acme bread

11am: 1 apple, random cut fruit, 2 slices of acme bread with some emmenthaler cheese and butter
(i'm so glad we no longer have bread now)

main meal @ home with team bessie
Grass-fed faces off against grain-fed tri tip (Grass-fed WINS!)