Day 3

I started the day off right by walking to work.  It was a beautiful morning and it only took 15 minutes. We timed it perfectly because as I was walking into the parking lot the kids were pulling in.

Breakfast

Protein Smoothie with mixed berries and orange juice.   

Snack

Roasted Almonds

                                                              

Lunch

Jacob and I walked home together.  I started cooking a new recipe from my co-worker.  It turned out amazing!

 

Poblano pepper stuffed with ground turkey, carrots, sweet potatoes, and seasonings.  

After cooking, eating, and hanging out with Josh and the kids, it was time to get to the gym.  

I did my first assigned 10 minute warm up.  

2 min @ 3.5

2 min @ 4.3

2 min @ 4.7

2 min @ 5.1

2 min @ 5.5

.75 miles in 10 minutes

Then I jumped into my first base workout.  

30 minutes total: 20 min in zone 1, 10 min in zone 2

2.26 Miles 

I recovered from the run with yin restorative yoga.  

The kids and I enjoyed watching Walking Dead.  

My Snack

Trader Joe's Almond Bars

Calories: 1,042  Water: 68oz  Steps: 19,514

I made it another day under calories and drinking enough water :)

        

Day 2 Happy Birthday Jacob!!!

2-8-15

Jacob's 16th Birthday!!!

Today started out well.  I actually accomplished some homework while the kids were still asleep.  I had a spinach pineapple protein smoothie for breakfast.When Jacob got up I cooked brunch.  Eggs, sasuage, and toast for the kids.

After hanging out awhile, I took Frankie on a walk to the park and back.  It was such a beautiful warm day!

Once I came back, I did a little yard work while the dogs worked on digging under the deck.  The kids came out of hiding in their rooms and joined me outside to soak up some sun.

The kids took a quick trip to Wal-Mart to get sweet tea for Jeana and vitamin water for Jacob.

Jacob and I headed to the gym.  I had my metabolic testing and Jacob lifted weights.

I now have a heart rate monitoring strap that connects to my phone.  With the testing, I know which HR zones I should be at for maxium fat burn.  I plan to do my first base training tomorrow.

After the gym we got ready for dinner.  Josh was still not feeling well enough to go out.

We tried a new restaurant in Jacob's honor, Bonefish Grill.  It was great!

My food: Chicken with spinach and goat cheese, broccoli, and couscous.  I didn't care for the couscous so I didn't eat it.  I also had a glass of cabernet sauvignon.  OH, I also enjoyed some of the bread.  ONLY two slices.  Jeana said she ate it quickly so that I wouldn't be tempted to have more.  

After dinner, the kids and I visited Trader Joes for the first time. We had a great evening :)

I stayed under my calories at 1,092.  I drank 60oz of water.  I am at 14,743 steps.  SO, I have made it two days under calories, drinking water, and getting more than 10,000 steps.  I am happy with that BUT I am ready to add some good work outs.

Day 1 - 90 Day Transformation Challenge

I hope that keeping a journal through this blog will help me achieve my transformation goals.  I started the 90 Day Challenge with Lifetime.  I am heavier than I was last year and that makes me incredibly sad.  I put on the majority of my weight last October through January.  Grad school and life keeps me stressed out and I usually turn to TV and horrible food to de-stress.  I want to make a REAL lifestyle change.

Initial Weigh-In: 142.9 pounds, 39.1% body fat

I started out the day sleeping in.  Coffee for breakfast.  Jacob and I headed to the gym.  He lifted weights while I stood in line for the weigh-in.  It was quite an emotional event.  I was standing in line to last year's winner.  She looked amazing and gave great advice.  She inspired me!  I spoke with Linda and was convinced that I needed to join TeamFitness.  It was a hard decision but I made the commitment.  I am scheduled for metabolic testing tomorrow so I couldn't get in a hard workout.

Jacob and I jogged home together.  He was so sweet to come back and check on me.  He kept me company on the 1.92 trek back home.  It took me 25 minutes, but it was a beautiful day!  I am so happy that Jacob wanted to join the gym.  He is such a good workout partner!  We shared a blender full of protein smoothie and then Jeana and I went out for haircuts and errands.  We picked Jacob up a carrot cake for his 16th birthday.  We celebrated outside and I tried to recreate his 1st birthday picture.

Didn't think of doing it till after we cut into the cake.  We gave him a few little presents.  He mainly just wanted CA$H and gym membership.  He did NOT want a party and I respected his wishes.  I did promise a party next year whether he likes it or not.  We are taking him out to dinner tomorrow.

Tonight, Jacob and Jeana are going to the Comic Con Sadie Hawkins dance.  I hope they have fun!!! They sure are looking good!  

My Food:  (no pic) Protein smoothie: 2 scoops chocolate plant protein, banana, 2 tbs organic peanut butter & coffee.  Shared with Jacob.

 Quinoa, black beans, egg, 1/2 avocado, feta cheese

chicken legs & broccoli.  I didn't eat the rice, it was yucky!