Sunday, February 21, 2010

Back in the Land of the Living

Wow! I haven't posted since February 3rd!!! Sorry about that for anyone that really cares. Okay, last week I thought I was having allergies that started on Monday and kept getting worse. Finally I left work at noon on Wednesday because I was wiped out and couldn't breathe. Guess what?!? I was sick. Sick, sick, sick. I have not worked out since Wednesday morning (4 and a half days!!!) and I definitely haven't eaten according to plan. I haven't eaten anything terrible but not really on my plan. That's okay. Still a good 3 months out from even starting my contest prep and a good 6 1/2 months out from my competition.

My body and mind are well rested though so it should be a great week for me. Today I did a lot of cooking. I made pork tenderloin, fajitas, Moroccan chicken, lemon blueberry muffins, lemon poppyseed muffins, and broccomole. Wow! I didn't realize I made so much. Good job me.

It's off to bed for now but I will keep you posted this week as it starts to shape up. Hope my body doesn't go into complete and total shock tomorrow! Can't wait for tomorrow. I don't like being sick but I love the way you feel once you feel "normal" again!

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.” ~Buddha


“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” ~Mahatma Gandhi


“The first wealth is health.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

So I'm changing my ways...

They said it would happen but I didn't believe them. Yes, I'm starting to wake up early and don't really even mind it. Is that crazy or what?!? Today my neighbor woke me up at about 4:40 and since I was going to wake up in about a half an hour I thought I would get up anyway. So I did and got ready to head for the gym. Not only did I get there at about 5 or so but I got a stepmill and did my full 45 minutes. That's right! Woohoo! Look at me go. I even had time for a nice long stretch after. That felt great. Came home and made some apple protein pancakes...yummy!!!!

2 egg whites
1/4 cup oat flour
1/8 cup protein powder
1/4 large apple, grated
cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 t baking soda

Put in blender with enough water to blend it. Pour into preheated sprayed pan to form small pancakes. This made 12 pancakes this morning!!!!! It was great. And they were moist and delicious. Definitely I'll repeat this again! Yummy!

Okay, it's off to shower and then on with my day! Look at me go! I feel great! It's going to be a great day!

"Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.” ~Bo Bennett