Food Journal 4/18/12

Posted on April 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Just a side note about my food journals, I had someone say to me the other day, how can you eat your food so plain? I do season up my food and I mix food together, for example when I list cottage cheese, I may add cinnamon and almonds to it or I may mix blueberries or pineapple in it. When I list turkey, I’m having usually a turkey patty that I’ve seasoned up or maybe turkey meatloaf. I add red and green pepper, onion, bread crumbs, and an egg. Eating clean does not have to be bland or boring the key is to find what you like and incorporate it into your eating plan.  Be adventurous and try new things, you may find out you like it!!
Enjoy the Journey! ~

8:00 AM
Oatmeal-Plain
Coconut Oil 1 tbsp- “Nature’s Way”
Egg whites 6- hard-boiled
10:00 AM
Cottage Cheese 4 oz
12:30 PM
1 Tomato & 1/2 cucumber
Pumpkin 1/4 c
Almonds 17
Tuna 4 oz
2:00 PM
Protein Shake “Pure Protein”
Brown Rice 1/4 c
4:00 PM
Turkey 4 oz
Grapefruit 1/4 c
8:00 PM
Turkey 4 oz
Spinach Salad

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Physical Therapy 4/10/12

Posted on April 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

I started physical therapy for my hip 3 weeks ago and I’ve had four sessions so far.  We start off with a warm up on the “Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill” it can subtract up to 80 percent of your body weight, so when I’m warming up with a walk and eventually I’ll get to a jog/run in the future, it will take that weight off my hip and allow me to gradually increase my body weight as I heal.  I am currently walking with only 50 percent of my body weight.

This specialized treadmill is a great tool for me to be able to utilize for my rehabilitation and I’m super happy that I get to use it! I can’t wait to start jogging on it!  My physical therapist also stretches my hip flexors and does some other stretches on my hip and then I start my exercises to get my strength back.  Tonight we did kick it up and I did an extra set of strength training along with some extra stretching.  I feel like I made some progress tonight and I’m feeling pretty good!!

Below is an example of one of my favorite stretches for my hip, this really loosens it up! Stretching is a major part of training, so don’t forget to incorporate it into your work out routine.

Remember stay focused on your goals whatever they may be and enjoy the journey!

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Food Journal 4/9/12

Posted on April 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

8:00 AM
Oatmeal-Plain
Coconut Oil 1 tbsp- “Nature’s Way”
Egg whites 3- hard-boiled
10:00 AM
Cottage Cheese 4 oz
Blueberries 1/4 c
12:30 PM
Turkey 4 OZ
1 Tomato & 1/2 cucumber
Almonds 17
2:00 PM
Italian Green Beans
Protein Drink “Pure Protein”
4:00 PM
Chicken 4 oz
Apple-Gala
8:00 PM
Tilapia 4 oz
Spinach Salad(mushrooms, peppers, cucumber & tomatoes

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New Salads at the “Loop”

Posted on April 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

I went to the “Loop” restaurant today for lunch with some friends and I was very happy to see that they have a couple new salads.  I don’t usually get their salads because they tend to be high in calories, but they have a new Spinach Salad, it does come with bacon on it, but I asked for no bacon and I added grilled chicken.  I really liked it, very good!! They also have a new broccoli salad that looked pretty healthy also so; if you go to the “Loop” give one of these salads a try!

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Food Journal 3/30/12

Posted on March 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

8:00 AM
Oatmeal-Plain
Coconut Oil 1 tbsp- “Nature’s Way”
Egg whites 3- hard-boiled
10:00 AM
Blueberries 1/4 c
Cottage Cheese 1/2 c
12:30 PM
1 Tomato & 1/2 cucumber
Turkey 4 oz
Sweet Potato
2:00 PM
Cajun Chicken Wrap “Native Sun”
4:00 PM
Turkey 4 oz
Apple-Gala
8:00 PM
Chicken
Broccoli & Cauliflower 1 C

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Food Journal 3/29/12

Posted on March 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

8:00 AM
Cottage Cheese 4 oz
Avocado 1/2
Egg whites 3- hard-boiled
10:00 AM
Blueberries 1/4 c
Pumpkin 1/4 c
Almonds 17
12:30 PM
Cajun Chicken Wrap (Native Sun)
1 Tomato & 1/2 cucumber
2:00 PM
Turkey 4 oz
Apple-Gala
4:00 PM
Chicken 4 oz
Italian Green Beans 1/2 c
8:00 PM
Tuna 4 oz
Zucchini 1 large

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Food Journal 3/27/12

Posted on March 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

8:00 AM
Oatmeal-Plain
Almonds 17
Egg whites 3- hard-boiled
10:00 AM
Blueberries 1/4 c
Cottage Cheese 4 oz
Italian Green Beans
12:30 PM
Chicken 4 oz
1 Tomato & 1/2 cucumber
Pumpkin 1/4 c
2:00 PM
Turkey 4 oz
Zucchini 1 large
Avocado 1/2
4:00 PM
Tofu 4 oz
Apple-Gala
8:00 PM
Tilapia 4 oz
carrots

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