Monday, July 31, 2006

P90X - Day 36

Week 6, Day 1

Workout:
None.

Again, no workout. Actually, I was pretty exhausted from my weekend ... I had much to get done today, but ended up doing hardly anything at all. Slept. Got up and showered. Sat in the recliner to watch TV & fell asleep some more!

I know tomorrow is going to be very busy. I've got to find a dress for the weekend ... no matter how late I am out shopping, because after that, I'm working ... until I'm needing the dress.

Sunday, July 30, 2006

P90X - Day 35

Week 5, Day 7

Workout:
None.

Technically, it is my day off ... however, that X-Stretch is an excellent workout.

I wish I could prioritize better.

Saturday, July 29, 2006

P90X - Day 34

Week 5, Day 6

Workout:
None.

The weekends, of course, seem to be hard to fit exercise in ... unless I'm going on a hike, or something!

So much for re-focusing and getting the job done ...

Friday, July 28, 2006

P90X - Day 33

Week 5, Day 5

Workout:
None.

Again, no workout. Still a little sore, but not too bad. Wasn't sore enough to be the reason I didn't workout. I just let my life get in the way of my workout.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

P90X - Day 32

Week 5, Day 4

Workout:
None.

Yeah, it's the usual ... too tired to work-out. And, actually, after all those various push-ups from yesterday, my chest, shoulders & arms are sore!!

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

P90X - Day 31

Week 5, Day 3

No, I didn't do those push-ups last night. Went to bed & forgot ... until this morning!

Workout:
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
56 min.
burned 305 cal.
HR max: 159
HR ave: 125

It is such a beautiful day today!! It's much cooler. Last night it finally got cool enough over night to cool down my place, and this morning wasn't anywhere near the temperature it's been. It was so much easier to workout today!

It was a killer workout, though. I was sweating like crazy. My triceps & chest are definitely going to feel it tomorrow! Wow!! My arms are shaking already. I am going to be pressed for time today, and didn't have the 25-30 minutes that it takes me to do the Ab Ripper X workout, so, that's deferred until another time.

Today's workout:
Slow-motion 3-in-1 Push-ups: 4-4-2
In & Out Shoulder Flys: 8/10#; 8/5#
Chair Dips: 10
Plange Push-ups: 3
Pike Presses: 8
Side Tri-Rises: 9 (each side)
Floor Flys: 8
Scarecrows: 12/5#
Overhead Tricep Extesions: 15/5s# (need to increase the weight next time)
Two-twitch Speed Push-ups: 4-3-2
Y-presses: 8/10#; 4/5#
Lying Tricep Extensions: 7/10s#
Side-to-Side Push-ups: 8
Pour Flys: 12/5#
Side-leaning Tricep Extensions: 12/5#
One-arm Tricep Extensions: 12/5#
Weighted Circles: 10/5# (1 set only)
Throw the Bomb: 12/5#
Clap or Plyo Push-ups: 4 (clap)
Slo-mo Throws: 8/5#
Front-to-back Tricep Extensions: 12/5#
One-arm Balance Push-ups: 2
Fly-Row-Presses: 9/5#
Dumbbell Cross-body Blows: 15/5#; 10/10#

Looks like I got a total of 49 push-ups (including the Pike presses which are a combo press/push-up) with this workout ... no wonder my arms are shaking!!

I will try to get the measurements done today. Probably won't have time to do the pictures until the weekend.

Goals: Supposed to be YogaX tomorrow. I know better than to think that I might get an hour and a half workout in on a Thursday. So, my goal is to do some form of activity for 30 minutes tomorrow (bike, yoga, walk ... anything).

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

P90X - Day 30

Week 5, Day 2

Workout:
None.

Yeah, it was another one of those 100+ days again today. Actually, this evening, I was thinking I'd do some pushups & perhaps some ab work (though tomorrow is chest, shoulders, triceps/ARX).

I'm looking forward to the weekend, when it's supposed to be only in the 80s!

Instead of working on my measurements, & pictures today, I laid low! I went to my Weight Watcher's meeting, and that was about all I had the energy to do today. I didn't drink as much coffee this morning as usual (didn't want to have to weigh it at my meeting) and I definitely noticed a difference in my energy level (beyond what the heat is taking out of me) ... yesterday I was more productive, for sure.

I know that the key to my success is working out. Today I was up 2.8 lbs. at my WW meeting, and I know it is completely because of the lack of exercise. I have been able to see results when I am doing these workouts 3 days a week (obviously more is better), so, I am going to work doubly hard at getting some activity in, at least 3 days this week (1 down, 2 to go).

Goals: Pictures/Measurements; workout.

Monday, July 24, 2006

P90X - Day 29

Week 5, Day 1

Workout:
Core Synergistics
35 min.
burned 186 cal.
HR max: 151
HR ave: 118

I was successful at getting my workout in. Unfortunately, it was too hot to complete the whole thing, but, for 35 minutes, I gave it my all. I think it was about 90 degrees outside (possibly more inside, because the morning sun shines very nicely into my livingroom, where I do my workouts). I stopped, because I decided there was no point in making myself sick with my workout.

I think I worked out enough, though, to be a little sore tomorrow.

Goals: CardioX tomorrow morning. I think it's supposed to be cooler tomorrow, so hopefully I can bring it completely.

Sunday, July 23, 2006

P90X - Day 28

Week 4, Day 7

Workout:
None.

Why is it I moved from the coast, inland? Is the shorter commute & cheaper rent really worth it?! Ummm ... ask me some other time, like next winter when it's not above my personal comfort zone of 90.

110 degrees today. But, I was prepared ... I've purchased, and temporarily installed a small AC in my bedroom window. (I need to make it a more permanent fixture this week.) It seemed weird to turn it on at 8 am, but, it was already in the 70s at that point. With the AC, and the 2 fans blowing on me, I slept like a baby!!

Unfortunately, there's not enough room in my bedroom to even attempt the P90X workouts!! I'd probably kill myself knocking into the wall, or the footboard (queen-size sleigh bed).

This week was a wash, for sure, from an exercise point. I did try to eat as best as I could ... under the circumstances (not wanting to heat the place up anymore by using the stove or oven). Not sure how those Day 30 measurements and pictures will be ... I definitely haven't put forth the effort this past month to make major changes. Working out 2 or 3 (or less) days a week will only barely maintain, not burn the excess body fat. I need to make an effort to workout 3 (or more) days a week.

Goals: Work-out tomorrow ... Core Synergistics.

Saturday, July 22, 2006

P90X - Day 27

Week 4, Day 6

Workout:
None.

105 today in my town. Definitely makes it difficult to sleep, or think about eating (or cooking), or exercising.

Talk about sucking the energy from me ...

Goal: Not dying from heat exhaustion ... it's supposed to be hotter tomorrow.

Friday, July 21, 2006

P90X - Day 26

Week 4, Day 5

Workout:
None.

Too warm to workout, or cook, or do much of anything but lay in front of the fan.

I went to work today, so, I didn't have the possibility of working out at night.

Goals: Survive the heat ... it's supposed to be really bad tomorrow.

Thursday, July 20, 2006

P90X - Day 25

Week 4, Day 4

Workout:
None.

This is definitely not how I expected my "Recovery Week" to proceed! Continuing to lay low today.

Goals: Workout.

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

P90X - Day 24

Week 4, Day 3

Workout:
None.

I woke this morning with a headache that just got worse as the day progressed. Not sure what my trigger was, it didn't seem hot enough. It felt a little like a sinus headache, except that the back of my head hurt, too, not just the sinus area.

So, I spent the day laying low, taking drugs, trying to eat, and icing my head.

Goals: Workout.

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

P90X - Day 23

Week 4, Day 2

Workout:
None.

I had several things to get done in the morning, so wasn't able to get my workout in. And, by late afternoon, I was tired, and too hot!

Goals: Workout.

Monday, July 17, 2006

P90X - Day 22

Week 4, Day 1

Workout:
X-Stretch
57 min.
burned 148 cal.
HR max: 116
HR ave: 90

I'm still pretty sore today from my walking on Saturday. So, I decided to check out the X-Stretch DVD. It's a nice overall stretch ... and my sore lower extremities definitely felt loosened up and not as painful when I walk! I think it was a good choice today. I think I was supposed to do YogaX today, but I barely had time for the hour long workout I did, so, an hour and a half would have meant I was late for my appointment, or, I wouldn't have gotten a shower (bad idea).

I had Thai food today. Met some friends from work for lunch, had a totally nice time. Didn't get much else done, but, having gotten my workout in, I feel like I've accomplished much! And, I noticed, after the X-Stretch workout, I felt much looser, and less sore, I almost don't notice the sore muscles now!!

Goals: Work-out.

Sunday, July 16, 2006

P90X - Day 21

Week 3, Day 7

I had a leisurely morning, and then was gone the rest of the day & night. My quads are a little sore today when I walk up and down stairs, my shins, calves & ankles definitely hurt when I use them!

No workout.

Goals for the week: Since I was only able to workout 2 times this week, instead of my goal of 4, I think I'm going to build from that. It's "Recovery Week" ... 7 days of cardio-type activity. So, my goal is to exercise 3 times this week.

For the dietary part of this, I'm noticing that I'm particularly tired all the time. Every afternoon, I'm ready for a nap, and can't make it past 3pm without one. It just occurred to me, I do recall something about lack of energy & adding carbs, so, I'm wondering about moving on to Phase 2. Not that I've been able to follow Phase 1 very closely, but there were a couple days this past week where I met those goals ... and noticed the resulting bad breath of ketoacidosis kicking in. Either that, or I need to increase my intake, but, I don't think I've been exercising regularly enough to be so concerned about increasing my calories. I'm not sure what goals to put into place for this week ... now that I've rationalized it all! I'll continue Phase 1 for 1 more week, and see.

Saturday, July 15, 2006

P90X - Day 20

Week 3, Day 6

I didn't officially work-out today. However, I went to a convention where I had to park on top of this huge hill. I could have taken a van-ride down, but it takes too long, waiting for them. I walked very briskly down the hill, and then when I left in the late afternoon, again, I went walking as briskly as I could, with no stopping back up the hill.

As hot & sweaty as I was after each walk I probably burned at least 200 calories with that ... don't actually know, I didn't wear my HR monitor for it!

I got home too late to do a workout ... besides, I was tired after my trek up and down the mountain!! (I'll post a picture I took with my phone here so you can get a feel for what I did.)

Friday, July 14, 2006

P90X - Day 19

Week 3, Day 5

I got up early enough to workout, except that I had so many other things I needed to do instead. So, working-out didn't fit into my day.

Thursday, July 13, 2006

P90X - Day 18

Week 3, Day 4

I don't know why I even bother thinking that I'm going to workout on Thursdays. It's just too hard. Trying to workout when I get home in the morning is impossible, because at that point, I have probably been up for 24-26 hours. And, because of that, I'm only wanting to sleep, not get up early to workout (you know, maximize my sleep-time).

So, again, no workout today.

I achieved my dietary goal of getting 6 of the 7 protein servings in.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

P90X - Day 17

Week 3, Day 3

Workout:
YogaX
90 min.
burned 416 cal.
HR max: 148
HR ave: 111

What a workout! My hips are feeling completely stretched out today! Wow! I wasn't able to everything, the whole hour & a half, but, I did most of the routines to the best of my ability! I had forgotten about some of the poses ... it's been a few years since I was taking a yoga class!

I was going to try to squeeze in the Shoulders & Arms workout today with the YogaX workout, but, there's no way ... I need to get my nap in before I go to work tonight! But, having done the longer workout today, allows me to hopefully do a workout tomorrow afternoon when I wake up. (It'll probably be CardioX since that's a shorter one.)

So far, the diet part of my plan is going pretty well right now. I think I'll make my 6 servings of proteins, however, my carb portions will be a little over, as well.

Goals for tomorrow:
  1. Workout tomorrow (CardioX)
  2. 6 out of 7 protein servings, less than 3 carb servings

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

P90X - Day 16

Week 3, Day 2

Well, my day didn't go quite as planned. I spent some time putting together the pull-up bar ... don't know where my larger philips screwdriver is, so, I need to go pick one up from the hardware store before I finish it ... need to tighten all those screws & nuts. I'll get it finished tomorrow.

I was so tired, I was ready to take a nap this morning, before it was time to head for my Weight Watcher's meeting. I went. But, it really took everything in me to get my butt out the door! Not because I didn't want to go to the meeting, or was worried about the weigh-in, I just really wanted to stay home & sleep the day away!

My meeting went well. The recap from last week (I didn't go, because my day was a holiday) was about using your inner resources to get through the journey. Patience, resolve, having goals, those kinds of things. This week's topic was about "the Kitchen Makeover" ... keeping those "bad" things out of the kitchen (& house), and thus, less likely to be a temptation. I did that in February ... got rid of the various stashes of foods that didn't go along with my goals ... cleaned up my environment.

When I got home this afternoon, I put on my HR monitor & workout clothes. That usually works for me. If I dress in the gear, I just go ahead and workout. I was feeling so exhausted. While drinking my pre-workout bottle of water, I decided to take a little nap. The 30 minute nap I had yesterday had done wonders for making me feel revitalized, so, I thought, a nap today would help as well ...

Umm, yeah, right.

Thirty minutes later became another 30 minutes, because I could still get that workout in after an hour-long nap. Well, at the end of that 2nd 30 minute nap, I reset my alarm for an hour! I just couldn't get up!! Yeah, I know, I should not have sat down in that recliner ... I should have just popped the DVD into the player. But, I didn't.

So, I will workout tomorrow. For sure. No excuses. My whole Wednesday is about working out, grocery shopping, & taking a nap before going into work. I'll have a whole 9 hours to do it!

Goal for tomorrow: YogaX workout.
Eat 6 of the 7 servings of protein.

Monday, July 10, 2006

P90X - Day 15

Week 3, Day 1

I bought a new cellphone today, so I was "busy" playing with it ... instead of working out this morning. So, my workout was an afternoon workout, instead. I decided, since I haven't been doing the second part of the week exercises, I wanted to try out the KenpoX workout. So, instead of doing Core Synergistics today, I did KenpoX. Wow! What a workout! My scalp was wet after that one!

Totally fun! I really liked how each segment built on the previous segment. And, it's really going to teach me balance!! I try to do those kicking moves without touching the floor with my foot ... and without falling! I usually do a little toe-touch to keep my balance ... but, you watch, before long, I'll be doing them all "advanced" style, as Tony Horton calls it.

Since I'm mixing it up this week, I'm not sure which workout I should do tomorrow! I can't do a total reverse, because I don't have that pull-up bar installed yet. So, it's got to be cardio ... I haven't done yoga yet, and I hear the first 50 minutes of that's a killer. Or, I could do one of the others ...

Tentatively, I've "scheduled" myself for CardioX (the ol' "failure to plan is planning to fail" adage), but, I may just wait and see what I feel like doing. I am very curious about YogaX, so, I think I am leaning toward that one.

Workout:
KenpoX
60 min.
burned 434 cal.
HR max: 162
HR ave: 138

Goal for this week: I successfully worked out 3 times last week. So, my goal for this week is to work-out 4 times. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) Thursdays really are difficult for me, I'm sleep-deprived, and barely makin' it. (I should probably make that my day off, instead of Sunday.) I think a Friday afternoon workout is more likely (it's supposed to be cooler this week, so I shouldn't be too hot & sluggish when I wake up). My Saturday is looking pretty busy, not sure I'll be home ... except to sleep.

Sunday, July 09, 2006

P90X - Day 14

Week 2, Day 7

I woke late ... 1pm. Worked out in my yard this afternoon ... pulled weeds, potted 2 more plants. It was nice sitting out there after the work, sipping on an iced tea in the shade ... warm breeze.

Had I gotten up earlier, I would have done the KenpoX workout today, since I missed the last few days, but, I was already running behind getting up so late!

Saturday, July 08, 2006

P90X - Day 13

Week 2, Day 6

The best laid plans ...

I got off work tonight, because a friend of mine was having her annual July party. So, my plan was to do KenpoX this afternoon before heading to the party.

It was so HOT out, I woke-up this afternoon, and could hardly move ... I was so hot! All energy was sapped completely from me. A cool shower helped cool me off, but, ...

Food wasn't so good ... a little high on the carbs, I only had a small piece of cake, and, of course three Mike's Hard Lemonades.

It was a fun day ... even if I was a little sleep-deprived.

Friday, July 07, 2006

P90X - Day 12

Week 2, Day 5

I still haven't gotten my pull-up bar installed, so, half of "Legs & Back" would have been very difficult. Umm, actually, the real reason I didn't workout, was that we had a spur-of-the-moment planning for a potluck at work (our night shift unit secretary's birthday). So, I had baking to do.

No work-out today, again.

Food today, wasn't so great. It was a potluck! A little heavy on the carb side while at work. I did eat more protein before going in, though. Potluck was a cheese enchilada, curry rice, baked ziti, french bread, ceasar salad, oatmeal-chocolate-chip cookies, and chocolate brownies.

Thursday, July 06, 2006

P90X - Day 11

Week 2, Day 4

I was going to try to do YogaX before going to bed this morning ... but, I just couldn't. I was exhausted, and just wanted to go to bed!!

So, no workout today.

Food was good today. I ate only what I brought with me to work, and didn't eat any of the bad stuff.

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

P90X - Day 10

Week 2, Day 3

Three days in a row! Woohoo!

What a workout today! Yeah, it was a killer ... I managed to stick through most of it. I faded on the Ab Ripper X routine ... I maxed out, and that was it! I did get the full Shoulders & Arms workout, including the bonus round. Nice steady mix ... shoulders-biceps-triceps ... repeat. I am happy with my results from this workout.

Workout:
Shoulders & Arms/Ab Ripper X
73 min.
burned 446 cal.
HR max: 159
HR ave: 125

Diet:
B: coffee, 1/2 tortilla bread, 1 T. peanut butter, 1 T. honey, FRS Plus (1 serving)
S1: Protein shake
L: 1/2 tortilla bread, 1 slice colby-jack cheese, 4 slices Yves Turkey
S2: whole wheat ciabatta, 1 sl. colby-jack cheese, 4 sl. Yves Turkey, ketchup
D: Morningstar Farms Chicken strips; Tofu scramble with onions & mushrooms & Soy Vay Island Teriyaki sauce; sauted broccolini; salad with mixed greens tomato, cucumber & turnip & salad dressing spritz; turnip slices.
S3: 8 oz. 2% cottage cheese & 1 nectarine.
S4: CLIF Builders protein bar.

From the portion standpoint, I'm over 1 carb & 1 fruit. Will plug in the information at a later time into fitday or gymjournal to get the actual numbers.

Shoulders & Arms:
Alternating Shoulder Presses: 13/5#; 15/5#
In & Out Bicep Curls: 16/5#; 16/10#
Two-arm Tricep Kickbacks: 15/5#; 15/5#
Deep Swimmer's Presses: 15/5#; 15/10#
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 16/10#; 15/10#
Chair Dips: 10; 8
Upright Rows: 14/10#; 12/10#
Static Arm Curls: 16/5#; 16/10#
Flip-grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 12/5#; 14/5#
Two-angle Shoulder Flys: 16/5#; 16/5#
Crouching Cohen Curls: 15/5#; 12/10#
Lying-down Tricep Extensions: 15/5#; 8/10#
Bonus Round:
In & Out Straight-arm Shoulder Flys: 16/5# 16/5#
Congdon Curls: 14/10#; 15/10#
Side Tri-Rises: 8; 10

Ab Ripper X: (90)
In & Outs: 25
Bicycles: 20x2
Seated Crunchy Frog: 25

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

P90X - Day 9

Week 2, Day 2

Happy Independence Day!

Well, I was right ... about the soreness. Last night, as I was drifting off to sleep, my shoulders & lower back were starting to ache, along with my hammies!! This morning, I was sore & stiff. That Core Synergistics workout is very deceiving!

I got my workout in this morning. CardioX. My right shoulder is sorer (is that a word?) than my left ... I really felt it on those running squats. I had to back-off a little on that. I've got to protect my shoulders for the Shoulders & Arms workout tomorrow!

Workout:
CardioX
44 min.
burned 245 cal. (yes, I got a new battery yesterday for the monitor)
HR max: 148
HR ave: 120

Diet:
B: coffee, bagel with 2 laughing cow cheese wedges, FRS Plus (1 serving)
S1: Smoothie (recipe from the current issue of Women's FitnessRX) ... 30 g. protein
L: 1/2 cup Egg Beaters + 1/2 cup Egg Whites with 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms & 1/2 cup spinach.
S2: FRS Plus, bagel (plain).
D: Grilled asparagus, grilled baby portobello mushrooms, corn on the cob with olive oil, 2 slices reduced fat grilled tofu, whole wheat ciabatta grilled with olive oil & 1 slice colby-jack cheese.
S3: 8 oz. 2% cottage cheese with 2 sliced nectarines.

Dietary Intake tallies are a little better ... in some areas. I ate closer to my calorie intake, and my fat intake is down from where it was last week!! But, my carbs are way out there. And, yes, I know why ... because I had 2 different bread products, plus a fairly high carb smoothie. Calorie intake: 2451. Breakdown: (C/P/F): 50/29/21.

I need to get rid of the bagels ... haven't had any for a while, and now that they're in my place (and quite tasty), I'm going a little crazy with them. The ciabatta aren't all that great for me, either, though they are whole wheat ones, so, they're better. And, that totally yummy smoothie probably should be adjusted so that I have less carbs in it (skipping the OJ would help)!

Well, tomorrow is another day! Each day is a work-in-progress for me ... as long as I'm learning along the way, to better improve my intake, I'm ok!

Here's the recipe for that smoothie I had this morning, if you're interested:

Bone-Builder Smoothie:
1 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup calcium-fortified orange juice
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 cup mixture of frozen mango, blueberries, strawberries (or other fruit)
1 T. nonfat powdered milk
14 g. isolated whey protein powder

Blend until smooth.

440 calories, 30 g. protein, 5g. fiber, 750 mg. calcium, 80 g. carbs., 0 g. fat. 3 fruit servings, 2 very lean protein, 2 nonfat milk.

Enjoy!

***

Update on my previously set goal: "Size 6 by 4th of July." Didn't make it. I tried the pants on ... they came about halfway up my thighs. I think I probably need to lose 2-3 inches in my thighs for them to get past the widest part of my thighs. So, I've re-set the goal date. New goal date: September 5, 2006 ... gives me 2 more months.

***

Tomorrow: Shoulders & Arms & Ab Ripper X.

Monday, July 03, 2006

P90X - Day 8

Week 2, Day 1

Today's a new day. Time to start fresh. Feels already fairly productive.

Workout:
Core Synergistics
55 min. (started to do the bonus section, but was feeling dizzy, so I went on into the cool down)

My HR monitor died today. I think it must be time to replace the battery on the transmitter. The rough estimation (based on last week's numbers) is that I burned about 300 calories.

I think I did better on this workout than last week. Some of those pushup routines hurt my wrists, so I tried to modify where possible. I definitely kept up, more consistantly with Tony & the gang today. I was sweatin' like crazy!!

This workout is different than I'm used to. I workout hard, and sweat, but don't feel like it's a major workout ... but, by the time I'm going to bed tonight, I'm going to be sore ... the shoulders & my core.

Diet:
B: coffee, 13 almonds, 2 light string cheese sticks.
L: 2/3 cup Southwestern Egg Beaters + 2/3 cup Egg Whites scrambled with pico de gallo salsa & 2 oz. mozzarella cheese.
S1: Bagel (plain)
D: Morningstar Buffalo Wings (9)
S2: Bagel (plain)
S3: French roll with 2 T. Peanut Butter (chunky) & 1 T. Low Sugar Apricot preserves

My goal for this week is to workout 4 times during the week. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday will totally be easy. And, I should be able to get up early one of those days this weekend to fit in the workout before work. I've been hearing how the YogaX really makes you feel relaxed, and ready to sleep ... I have misgivings about doing that one before I go to work, Thursday evening!! (That's what I need, another excuse to be tired on my way in to work!) For the YogaX workout, I may try to stay up in the morning when I get home from work, to get it in ... sounds like the perfect sleep-aide!!

Sunday, July 02, 2006

P90X - Day 7

Week 1, Day 7

Today was a totally nice, leisurely day. Haven't had one of those in a while! All week I've been up by 8, and going constantly once I'm up. Today, it was about 11 when I finally rolled out of bed. Had a lovely, leisurely morning, sitting outside in my chair, sipping on my morning coffee, watching the birds fly around, and checking out the blooming flowers. It's the best place to plan my day ... the back is east-facing, so it gets the morning sun. It's comfortable & sunny, and tranquil from my low-seated vantage point. I bought a little miniature birdfeeder, and got it filled last night. I was checking it out ... looks like it was found already this morning. I like where it is, but, I have misgivings, as well ... hopefully the birds don't end up pooping on my Basil!!

I had a quick grocery trip to do this morning. Made some sun tea, and planted a couple plants, into pots. I've got 3 more to plant, and another 2 to transplant into bigger pots. Maybe tomorrow. I briefly thought about working out today, but, I didn't get around to it ... yeah, I know, "Failure to plan is planning to fail." Technically, it's my "day off" ... of course, since I only worked out 2 times last week, it would have been totally acceptable to workout today. But, I didn't. And, I'm not feeling guilty about it. I needed some serious "me-time" ... and I got it!

Food:
B: 2 cups of coffee
L: WW ciabatta, 1 slice colby-jack cheese, 1 cup Southwestern Egg Beaters with 1/3 cup egg whites.
D: (leftovers) Grilled asparagus; 2 grilled baby portobellos; 1 red potato with red onions, grilled; WW ciabatta with 1 slice colby-jack cheese; 2 slices "Prime Stake" (veggie meat substitute).
S1: 8 oz. 2% cottage cheese, with 1 cup strawberries, sliced. (Would have used the nectarines, but, the strawberries needed to be used first ... tomorrow.)
S2: 1/2 Pure Protein, protein bar.

Saturday, July 01, 2006

P90X - Day 6

Week 1, Day 6

Busy morning. Had to get up rather early. Ended up keeping busy all day long!

No workout today, either.

Food:
B: coffee
L: Mimi's Cafe: Veggie Stack sandwich with fries & iced tea (lemon & a packet of sweet n low).
D: (similar to Friday night) Morningstar Farms Cheddar Burger with slice of cheddar cheese on WW ciabatta with olive oil; 1 red potato with red onion, grilled; grilled asparagus; 1 grilled baby portobello; 2 slices grilled pineapple; 1 Smirnoff Twist.
S: Dibs, Carmel flavored.