So yesterday I decided to do level 1 & level 2 of the workout video's I have been doing, so I could push myself to do a little bit more. After the hour was up, I was about to die, but it felt great to do them both, and I am really not all that sore today, which is really nice, and I had energy to do the things I wanted to. Granted when it was time for bed I was dead, but I did it. I hope you are all have great success!
Laura
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
The Biggest Loser
Okay, so I know you are not all fans of the Biggest Loser, but I like the show. I enjoy seeing the transformations of the contestants. I have even looked into becoming a member of the Biggest Loser Club, but I don't want to fork over the money involved. But after looking into it, we have the same thing here. We have a support system and we can use this blog to post recipes and tell of our success and struggles and what not. I always enjoy reading everyone's posts. Oh and I thought this recipe sounded good so I thought I would share:
New Orleans Rubbed Chicken with Apricot Mustard Sauce
1 T. dried thyme
1/2 T. ground black pepper
1 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. cayenne, to taste
1/8 t. salt
4 small (4 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of visible fat
1 t. extra virgin olive oil
1/3 C. apricot 100% fruit preserves
2 T. spicy brown mustard
Preheat the grill to high hear.
In a small bowl, combine the thyme, black pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne to taste, and salt. Mix to blend.
place the chicken on a large plate or platter. Drizzle with the oil. Rub to coat the chicken evenly with the oil. Sprinkle the reserved seasoning mixture over the chicken. Tub to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes for the seasonings to flavor the chicken.
Meanwhile, spoon the preserves into a small microwaveable bowl. Cook on low power in 15-second intervals, or until melted. Stir in the mustard until well blended. Set aside.
Place the chicken on the grill and reduce the heat to medium move away from direct heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and the juices run clear. Serve each breast with 2 1/2 tablespoons of the reserved sauce spooned over the top.
Makes 4 servings.
Anyways, I hope you are all have success in your plans. Good luck all of you!
Laura
New Orleans Rubbed Chicken with Apricot Mustard Sauce
1 T. dried thyme
1/2 T. ground black pepper
1 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. cayenne, to taste
1/8 t. salt
4 small (4 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of visible fat
1 t. extra virgin olive oil
1/3 C. apricot 100% fruit preserves
2 T. spicy brown mustard
Preheat the grill to high hear.
In a small bowl, combine the thyme, black pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne to taste, and salt. Mix to blend.
place the chicken on a large plate or platter. Drizzle with the oil. Rub to coat the chicken evenly with the oil. Sprinkle the reserved seasoning mixture over the chicken. Tub to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes for the seasonings to flavor the chicken.
Meanwhile, spoon the preserves into a small microwaveable bowl. Cook on low power in 15-second intervals, or until melted. Stir in the mustard until well blended. Set aside.
Place the chicken on the grill and reduce the heat to medium move away from direct heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and the juices run clear. Serve each breast with 2 1/2 tablespoons of the reserved sauce spooned over the top.
Makes 4 servings.
Anyways, I hope you are all have success in your plans. Good luck all of you!
Laura
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
So Sore
So I am trying out 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels, and I am so sore. I have felt I had been working hard for the last couple weeks, but I am dying here. These workout video's are really making feel like I am working hard, and I am. I think I am going to stick to levels 1&2 until I can do them well and then I will move on to level 3. Ouch! I hope Debbie and Becca try them out too! They are good videos...at least I like them.
Laura
Laura
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Carrie's goals
I thought I better follow Laura's good example and put in my goals. I'm still trying to figure out the difference between what I want and what is realistic, so I hope my goals are attainable, but not too easy. First I should say that I've been exercising for 11 weeks now, so I'm going to put the goals I've accomplished so far and then my ongoing goals.
My first goal was simply to get up and exercise every day. I originally wanted to loose 10 to 15 pounds. Then I actually weighed myself and realized that I really needed to loose closer to 20-25 pounds. After several weeks of exercising and not losing any weight, I decided to concentrate on inches, more than pounds, although I would still like to see the pounds drop.
So far I have lost 1 1/2 pounds, 3 inches around my waist, and 2 inches around my hips.
My goals from this point on are:
1. Continue to work out five days a week for 30-50 minutes each day, alternating circuit/weight training with aerobic exercise.
2. Increase my intensity from intermediate to advanced on my Tony Little "Pump up the Circuit" program by October 15th.
3. Move on to Tony Little's "Rock the Circuit" by December 1st.
4. Be to a size 10 in both waist and hip measurements by January 1st.
5. Lose 5 lbs by January 1st.
6. Finish Walk to Jamaica on schedule.
7. Be to a size 8 by April 1st.
8. Lose 10 pounds by April 1st.
I'm not sure what my rewards are yet. I had planned on rewarding myself with a certain amount of money for clothes when we get our tax return. We've had some financial set backs this week, so I'm not sure if that is realistic anymore, but I'll see what I can come up with. One of my ongoing rewards and motivators is that I get to read "The Host" (for the second time) only while I'm riding my stationary bike. So far that makes me look forward to riding more than I usually do.
Carrie
My first goal was simply to get up and exercise every day. I originally wanted to loose 10 to 15 pounds. Then I actually weighed myself and realized that I really needed to loose closer to 20-25 pounds. After several weeks of exercising and not losing any weight, I decided to concentrate on inches, more than pounds, although I would still like to see the pounds drop.
So far I have lost 1 1/2 pounds, 3 inches around my waist, and 2 inches around my hips.
My goals from this point on are:
1. Continue to work out five days a week for 30-50 minutes each day, alternating circuit/weight training with aerobic exercise.
2. Increase my intensity from intermediate to advanced on my Tony Little "Pump up the Circuit" program by October 15th.
3. Move on to Tony Little's "Rock the Circuit" by December 1st.
4. Be to a size 10 in both waist and hip measurements by January 1st.
5. Lose 5 lbs by January 1st.
6. Finish Walk to Jamaica on schedule.
7. Be to a size 8 by April 1st.
8. Lose 10 pounds by April 1st.
I'm not sure what my rewards are yet. I had planned on rewarding myself with a certain amount of money for clothes when we get our tax return. We've had some financial set backs this week, so I'm not sure if that is realistic anymore, but I'll see what I can come up with. One of my ongoing rewards and motivators is that I get to read "The Host" (for the second time) only while I'm riding my stationary bike. So far that makes me look forward to riding more than I usually do.
Carrie
Friday, September 12, 2008
Laura, you are so awesome! Those goals are great! I am very excited about this whole thing! I have been thinking hard about some of my goals and need to get a good, specific list written down because right now I just have a bunch of thoughts. I have been reading this book by the girl that Laura is doing the workout videos from and she suggested making goals and then making rewards that have nothing to do with what the goal is. Anyway, so that is what I am working on right now. I have been trying to get out and run regularly. Last night I ran/walked 9 laps on the high school track which was the most I have done in a long time. But I felt pretty good and my body held up quite nicely which is always very helpful. I am running a 5k in November or December and decided I need to start getting my endurance levels up. I don't care how fast I do the 5k in, I just want to finish! So anyway, I promise I will post my goals soon.
On a side note, Travis worked all day in our yard and got the compost all spread out so tomorrow we are tilling and trenching for a sprinkler system and should be able to plant grass by the end of the month! WAHOO!
Becca
On a side note, Travis worked all day in our yard and got the compost all spread out so tomorrow we are tilling and trenching for a sprinkler system and should be able to plant grass by the end of the month! WAHOO!
Becca
Goals
Today I was only able to do my 30 minute workout DVD. I did turn on my pilates and started doing them, but my sciatic nerve was hurting way too much, so I stopped. Hopefully tomorrow I can go running and then do pilates and feel better about that. And can I just say how very sore I am right now. Ow! I woke up this morning with my shoulders so stiff, my hamstrings ready to fall off and so on! But I feel like I am making progress when I am sore so I will stick with it!
Now for my goals and aspirations! Ha ha! I have been thinking about this for a long time and have been trying to do things so I can achieve these goals and make them realistic for me. So here it goes.
1- I will work out 5-6 times a week for 30-60 minutes.
2-I will lose 20 pounds by December 17, to be down to my pre-pregnancy weight.
3-I will be able to fit into all my old clothes by Dec 17 comfortably and not look like I have just been poured into my clothes.
4-I will gain muscle in my Relief Society arms so they look fantastic by December 17.
5-I will have a nice flat stomach that I am proud of by December 17.
6-I will be able to run a 5K by December 17.
7-I will eat healthy and say NO to junk food on a regular basis and when I do indulge in the sweet things in life (junk food), I will be moderate in my servings.
8-By March 1, I will lose a total of 30 pounds.
9-I will "walk" to Jamaica by March 1.
10-I will be strong.
Now I realize a lot of these goals go hand in hand, but I wanted specifics. I want to by down to my pre-pregnancy weight by December 17 because that will be my six month mark and I want to lose an additional 10 pounds because I like how I look when I am at that weight. And I want my weight loss to be realistic. I enjoy running, so I want to be able to run in some 5K races, those where you are running for a cause like MS or something like that. And I want to be strong and build my muscles, especially my back muscles for me of course but for my kids. I want to be strong for my next pregnancy (in a couple years) because I don't want my ribs to go out again in be in pain like I was with Blythe the last few days of my pregnancy. I think that is about it. I look forward to seeing your goals shortly. I hope all is going well for you!
Laura
Now for my goals and aspirations! Ha ha! I have been thinking about this for a long time and have been trying to do things so I can achieve these goals and make them realistic for me. So here it goes.
1- I will work out 5-6 times a week for 30-60 minutes.
2-I will lose 20 pounds by December 17, to be down to my pre-pregnancy weight.
3-I will be able to fit into all my old clothes by Dec 17 comfortably and not look like I have just been poured into my clothes.
4-I will gain muscle in my Relief Society arms so they look fantastic by December 17.
5-I will have a nice flat stomach that I am proud of by December 17.
6-I will be able to run a 5K by December 17.
7-I will eat healthy and say NO to junk food on a regular basis and when I do indulge in the sweet things in life (junk food), I will be moderate in my servings.
8-By March 1, I will lose a total of 30 pounds.
9-I will "walk" to Jamaica by March 1.
10-I will be strong.
Now I realize a lot of these goals go hand in hand, but I wanted specifics. I want to by down to my pre-pregnancy weight by December 17 because that will be my six month mark and I want to lose an additional 10 pounds because I like how I look when I am at that weight. And I want my weight loss to be realistic. I enjoy running, so I want to be able to run in some 5K races, those where you are running for a cause like MS or something like that. And I want to be strong and build my muscles, especially my back muscles for me of course but for my kids. I want to be strong for my next pregnancy (in a couple years) because I don't want my ribs to go out again in be in pain like I was with Blythe the last few days of my pregnancy. I think that is about it. I look forward to seeing your goals shortly. I hope all is going well for you!
Laura
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Happy birthday to me!
So today I did a resistance training video along with pilates and it killed. But I am getting stronger. Today is the first day I was able to do 30 jumping jacks with weights, twice. Of course I can't keep up with the video so I hit pause. BUT I did it. Hooray! And I was able to do the teaser in pilates, and no it was not pretty, but I did it nonetheless. And now I get to eat cake and ice cream and destroy the calories I have already burned today! Such is life!
Laura
Laura
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