Workout: 6am Kickboxing Cardio/Strength combo at Fitness One and I want to do something this evening but I’m still not sure what. I am either going to go to the Rush and get some light cardio in and do some yoga and Pilates on my own or I might take the 6pm Kickboxing class at Fitness One.
Food:
Breakfast: Strawberry/Vanilla Protein Shake (1 Scoop protein powder, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2c, 2% Organic Milk): 255 Calories, 21g Carbs (18 net), 37g Protein, 3g Fiber, 4g Fat, 98mg Sodium, 13g Sugar
Morning Snack: Kashi TLC Bar (Peanutty Dark Chocolate) and a Clementine: 165 Calories, 29g Carbs (24 net), 5g Protein, 5g Fiber, 5g Fat, 81mg Sodium, 14g Sugar
Lunch: 1c. cooked brown rice with 1c. steamed broccoli, and 12 shrimp: 286 calories, 43g Carbs (38 net), 21g Protein, 5g Fiber, 3g Fat, 185mg Sodium, 2g Sugar
Afternoon Snack: Sliced green peppers and 2 Tbsp. Hummus and a cheese stick: 160 Calories, 13g Carbs (9 net), 9g Protein, 4g Fiber, 10g Fat, 354mg Sodium, 4g Sugar
Dinner: Egg white scramble (4egg whites scrambled with chopped green peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, 3 slices Hormel Natural Deli Turkey meat, 1/3c. Weight Watchers shredded Mexican cheese and I slice Nature’s Own Whole Wheat bread): 241 Calories, 25g Carbs (28 net), 51g Protein, 7g Fiber, 2g Fat, 806mg Sodium, 9g Sugar
Total Nutrition Intake:
1,107 Calories
131g Carbs (107 Net Carbs)
123g Protein
25g Fiber
24g Fat
1,524mg Sodium
42g Sugar
Still not feeling 100% but I made myself go to the gym this morning even though I wasn’t feeling too hot. I think it actually helped to make me feel a little better and I was glad that I went. This morning, I felt stronger during my workout. I’m not sure how to explain it but I’m starting to notice differences in myself. When I’m on the punching bag, I noticed that my punches are getting better and stronger. I’m able to hold squats for longer and deeper. When I touch my legs, I notice a little bit harder muscle in my thighs and the same with my tricep muscles and abs. This is definitely a good thing but probably only something I notice for right now because I can feel it.
I’m going to Ohio tomorrow evening and I’m really excited! My sister, Rachel, is deploying to Afghanistan in March and this will be the last time I will see her before she goes. Her deployment will be for 9 months or up to a year. This makes me really sad because I know I will miss her a lot and it’s much more difficult to get in touch when she is deployed. I know that everything will be fine and hopefully the time will go by fast. She is a big inspiration to me in so many ways so I know I will be keeping her in my thoughts a lot.
I plan on having a good time in Ohio and enjoying the time with my family. It’s rare and seldom when we are all able to get together at one time so I am very grateful during those moments. As far as my nutrition and fitness, I plan on staying on track as much as possible. I have planned out workouts for Friday and Saturday and I will be cooking the Moo Shu vegetable stir-fry for everyone on Friday night for a healthy meal. I know what to expect which is good because then I can plan better for it.
Motivational Idea
As I was roaming around the office today, I noticed something that a couple of my coworkers did that I thought was a really good idea to pass along. A few people at work are also trying to get their diets more healthy and amp up there fitness levels. This is great in itself to know people with similar goals as you because you are able to relate to each other and essentially form a mini support group. Anyways, I noticed that a couple girls posted inspiration quotes and images in their office for motivation.
I will use a few examples. One of my coworkers/friends is a dancer and so she printed a picture of this girl doing this extremely flexible dance stance (I guess that’s what you would call it) in her office. This is a goal of hers to actually be able to do this in a few weeks. My other coworker/friend/roomy printed out a variety of quotes to keep her motivated with her fitness goals and also a picture of a bridesmaid dress that she will be wearing in June for her cousins wedding. I thought this idea was great by both of them because you are surrounding yourself with positive messages to push yourself and remind yourself of your goals every day. When you are able to see what you want to accomplish and provide inspirational reminders to keep going, it can only help.
I plan on finding some of my favorite quotes as well and posting them in my office. I also want post different races and there dates so I have a reminder of that as well. Lastly, I think a simple picture of a bathing suit will be a good reminder to me of how I would like to look in that bathing suit J
Here are some motivational quotes I plan on using:
Thiis one is my latest favorite: “You have a choice. You can throw in the towel or you can use it to wipe the sweat off your face”
“You don’t get it by staring. You don’t get it by wishing. You don’t get it by drooling. You don’t get it by hoping. You don’t get it easy. You get it by getting off your butt and working for it!!”
“You can feel sore tomorrow or you can feel sorry tomorrow. You choose”
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right!” -Henry Ford
“Enter every activity without giving mental recognition to the possibility of defeat. Concentrate on your strengths instead of your weaknesses, on your powers instead of your problems.” -Paul J. Meyer
“It's the lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself.” -Muhammad Ali
“I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and you put the work and time into it. I think your mind really controls everything.” -Micheal Phelps
“I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.” -Michael Jordan
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