Forty Days of Sacrifice

3/18/12: Sunday (Day 25)

Breakfast -1 carrot h-m protein bar

Snack - 1 lemon h-m protein bar

Lunch - 1 lemon h-m protein bar, 100-calorie pack nuts

Snack - 1.5 cups mixed fruit, 1/4 cup black coffee

Dinner - 1/2 Veggie delight

Snack - 

Shimmy: Week 3, day 1 P90X - Kenpro X, Snowboarded for about 2.5-3 hours 

NOTE: OMG -- Switching days for P90X this week because we will be out of town to board. Even with snowboarding, my goal is to fit a P90X workout.

3/17/12: Saturday (Day 24)

Breakfast -1 lemon h-m protein bar

Snack - 1 lemon h-m protein bar, 1 apple

Lunch - 1 cup mixed greens

Snack - 1 veggie delight, 3 egg whites, 1 lemon h-m protein bar

Snack - 1.5 lemon h-m protein bar, 1 shakeology bite

Dinner - 1.5 slices vegetarian pizza (no cheese/ no butter/ no oil), 1 cherimoya

Snack - 1 shakeology bite

Shimmy: Week 2, day 7 P90X - Should rest, but did 20 minute med-high intesnity spin, calesthenics for arms with 3 # weights and 3 abdominal moves

NOTE: I think I ate too much for dinner!

3/16/12: Friday (Day 23)

Breakfast -1 SF oatmeal, 1 medium banana (160 calories)

Snack - 2/3 Scoop shakeology, 1 medium banana, 1 cup green beans, 2 truvias, decaf coffee (200 calories)

Lunch - 2 small oranges, 1 apple, 12 oz no sugar added cafe mocha (300 calories)

Snack - 1 veggie delight footlong (way in the PM!), 100 calorie almond pack, 1 pack roasted sea weed (600 calories)

Dinner - 90 calorie bread, 2 Tbsp Better N Peanutbutter (190 calories)

Snack - 120 calorie english muffin, 2 Tbsp Better N Peanut butter, 150 calories nuts  (370 calories)

Shimmy: Week 2, day 6 P90X - Kenpro X, 30 min spin, 15 minute Tracy anderson tone

NOTE: OMG -- SO I'm either going to get into the time of the month (TMI!) or being tired and sleepy makes me so hungry! 

3/15/12: Thurssday (Day 22)

Breakfast - 2 home-made protein bars 

Snack - 1.5 home-made protein bars 

Lunch - 6 oz salmon, 8 asparagus spears, 3 baby carrots, 1 tiny potato, 1/3 cup cut fruit

Snack - 4 oz dried apples, 1/4 cup honey roasted cashews (should skip this next time, but it was the best option)

Snack - 1 h-m protein bar, 90 calorie bread, 2 Tbsp Better N Peanutbutter
Dinner - 1/3 small pineapple, 1.5 home made protein bar, 1.25 Tbsp Better N Peanutbutter
Snack - 100 calorie pack of almonds

Shimmy: Week 2, day 5 P90X - Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X, 2.5 mile jog

NOTE: The past few days have been an 'experiment of some sorts' -- upping protein, cutting down sugar even more (including fruit) and upping carbs through more oatmeal with the protein bars --- We shall see how this will affect my weight. Although I must say, I feel tighter and leaner. Again, we will see...

PLAN for the next two days: Concentrate on Shakeology, Vegetables and Fruit. Maybe a Veggie Delight for more calories if and when I need it.

3/14/12: Wednesday (Day 21)

Breakfast - 1 home-made carrot protein bar (90)

Lunch - 2/3 scoop Shakeology, 1 med frozen banana, 1 cup frozen green beans, 2 Truvias, 1 tsp caffeine free coffee, 4 oz sweet potato (180 + 50 = 230)

Snack - 2 home-made protein bars (190 calories/ 2 g fat/ barely any sugar coz its made with splenda), 1 pack roasted seaweed (+ 60 = 250)

Snack - 150 calorie pack of nuts, 1 large banana, 1.5 Tbsp Better N Peanutbutter (285)

Dinner - 1 scoop 100 calorie met-Rx protein, 2 truvias, 1/2 frozen mango, 1 small frozen orange (200)
Snack - 6 pieces small sushi, 1/4 cup edamame
Snack - 1 home-made protein bar, 1 roasted wasabi seaweed (140)

Week 2, day 4 P90X - Yoga X, 60 minute low to high resistance, medium intensity spin
Afternoon - 35 minute medium to high resistance, medium intensity spin

NOTE: Trying very hard to cut down on my fat intake (protein bars very low in fat, as well as my shakes are extremely low in fat). Realization is that I need a little more than that for two reasons -- to feel satisfied and to think better! haha! Thus, the roasted seaweed/ nuts -- better n peanutbutter has 2grams of fat for 2 Tbsp... so I'm still trying to limit that.

3/13/12: Tuesday (Day 20)

Breakfast - 3/4 Scoop Whey Protein, 1 Tbsp SF FF pudding mix 

Lunch - 1 scoop Shakeology, 2/3 med frozen banana, 1.5 cup frozen green beans, 2 Truvias, 1 tsp caffeine free coffee, 4 oz sweet potato

Snack - 4 egg whites, 1/3 cup artichoke hearts, 3 oz sweet potato
Dinner - 1.5 cup vegetable soup, 1 Trader Joes Roasted Seaweed with wasabi
Snack - 1 serving lemon protein bar, 1 serving carrot protein bar (both home made)

Week 2, day 3 P90X - Shoulders & Arms + Ab ripper X; cleaned the house!

NOTE: Wanted to do more cardio after P90 this morning, but I figured cleaning the house is basically the same!

3/12/12: Monday (Day 19)

Breakfast - 1/2 cup mixed nuts

Lunch - 2/3 scoop Shakeology, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 Truvias, 1 tsp caffeine free coffee

Snack - 1 banana

Dinner - Japanese vegetables, 3 oz sashimi, 3/4 cup brown rice

Snack - 1/4 cup dried apples, 1/2 cup mixed nuts

Dinner - 2/3 scoop Shakeology, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 Truvias, 1 small banana
Snack - 1/2 cup mixed nuts, 3 pineapple spears

Shimmy:

Week 2, day 2 P90X - Plyometrics

3/11/12: Sunday (Day 18)

Breakfast - No pre-work out snack (bloated from yesterday -- see post for another important fitness lesson learned --- soon to come!)
Lunch - 2/3 scoop Shakeology, 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 Truvias, 1 tsp caffeine free coffee
Snack - 2 mangoes
Dinner - 1.5 cups plain edamame, 1 orange
Snack - 1/2 small pineapple, 1-100 calorie pack almonds

Shimmy:

Week 2, day 1 P90X - Chest & Back + Ab Ripper X + 2.5 mile jog + 20 minute medium resistance, medium intensity spin (FEEL MUCH BETTER THAN WHEN I WOKE UP!)

Note: Have to prepare my meals ahead of time!

3//10/12: Saturday (Day 17)

Breakfast - 2 Shakeology balls (110 calories)

Snack - 3/4 scoop Shakeology, water, instant coffee, 1 cup almond milk, 1 frozen banana

Lunch - CHINESE RESTAURANT (NO SWEETS, BUT STILL!) ---> 3 oz fried fish (with sweet sour sauce), 2 pieces fried shrimp (walnut shrimp?), 6 oz hot and sour soup

Snack - (Still hungry!) 1 footlong Veggie delight

Snack 3 - 3/4 cup mixed nuts 

Snack - 2 Shakeology balls, 1 mango, 90 calorie bread + 1.5 Tbsp Better N Peanut butter + SF jelly

Shimmy:

Day 7 of P90X -- REST DAY, but did a 45 minute low to medium resistance/ medium intensity spin

Note: So tired the entire day -- SO SLEEPY in the afternoon -- took a 3 hour nap from 5 to 8pm; then slept at 10 pm until 7 the next day!

3/9/12: Friday (Day 16)

Breakfast - 2 Shakeology balls (110 calories)

Snack - 3/4 scoop Shakeology, water, instant coffee, 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 Tbsp SF FF pudding mix (120 calories)

Lunch - 1 1/2 mango, 1 tangerine, 2 shakeology balls (350 calories)

Snack - 1large banana, 3 oatmeal raisin circles (200 calories)

Dinner - 1 stuffed vegetable pepper, 2/3 cup cukes, 1 mango (400 calories)

Snack - 2 Shakeology balls (110 calories)

Shimmy:

Day 6 of P90X Legs & Back, Ab ripper X, 45 minute  low to med resistance/ med intensity spin

Note: No cold today, thank you, Lord! Although, I felt like I ate more than I should. Feel full tonight especially after Shakeology balls, but had a bit of a craving for more carbs... That did the trick! Tomorrow is rest day -- I wonder if I can stand not doing anything for exercise!! Maybe low level cardio --- maybe.

3/8/12: Thursday (Day 15)

Breakfast - 3/4 scoop Shakeology, 1 Tbsp SF pudding mix, coffee, ice, water

Snack - 1 medium bananainstant SF oatmeal, 1 mango

Lunch - 1 large banana

Snack - 1 original (med) sized mango mantra (SF/ NF milk), 1/3 cup mixed nuts

Dinner - 1 oatmeal cookie (not really cookie, but baked oatmeal with mashed banana and apples), 1 small navel orange, 1 med fuji apples

Shimmy:

Day 5 of P90X Kenpro X, 45 minute  low to med resistance/ med intensity spin

Note: Tonight, I feel a bit sneezy *I hope I am not coming down with a cold***! Will try to get more snooze!

3/7/12: Wednesday (Day 14)

Breakfast - 1 medium banana, 1 Tbsp Better N Peanut butter

Snack - 2/3 scoop Shakeology, instant coffee, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 small banana, 1 instant SF oatmeal, 1 mango

Lunch - 1 Veggie delight (yes, I had the foot long)

Snack - 1 small corn tortilla, 1/8 cup bbq black beans (from El pollo loco)

Dinner - 1/4 cup mixed nuts, 1 pomelo, 1/4 cup wheat pasta with tomatoes

Snack - 1 shakeology bite

Shimmy:

Day 4 of P90X Shoulders & arms, Ab ripper X, 20 minute high resistance/ low intensity spin

30 minutes Zumba at night (to let some anxiety out)

Note: I think I might have over eaten for dinner!

3/6/12: Tuesday (Day 13)

Breakfast - 1 medium banana, 1 Tbsp Better N Peanut butter

Snack - 2/3 scoop Shakeology, instant coffee, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 small banana, 1 small pomelo
Lunch - ** 1 grande mocha light (starbucks -- with only 1 pump of mocha instead of 5)
Snack - ** worked on my fruit (1 apple, handful of grapes, 1 mango, 1 orange) --- lasted until dinner
Dinner - 1 cup sauteed mushrooms, 1 cup sweet potato dal
Snack - 1 shakeology bite, 2 baked oatmeal 

Shimmy:

Day 3 of P90X Yoga X - 90 minutes

Note: My mind is telling me I need to do more cardio and I am tempted to do it. However, my body is crazy sore and I'm aware that it is important to listen to my body and let it rest/ recuperate. Otherwise, I might be too worn out to complete the program I am working on... Maybe later, if I have time I will take our dog, Pebbles out for a walk.

3/5/12: Monday (Day 12)

Breakfast - 1/2 scoop shakeology, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 small banana, 1 cup green beans, truvia

Snack - 1 nova orange

Lunch - 1 cup homemade sweet potato dal (will share this delicious recipe), 1 cup sea food rice

Snack -  3/4 cup sea food rice, 1/3 cup mixed nuts

Dinner - 2 cups strawberries, 1/3 cup green seedless grapes

NOTE: I could not resist the sea food rice (packed with garlic, it was so good!)

Shimmy:

Day 2 of P90X - Plyometrics (jump training)

20 minute high resistance, low intensity spin (65 to 70 RPM)


3/4/12: Sunday (Day 11)

Breakfast - 3/4 scoop shakeology, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 medium banana, 1 cup green beans, truvia

Snack - a few mini bites of fruit at the farmer's market

Lunch - 3/4 scoop shakeology, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 frozen banana, 1/4 cup frozen green beans, 3/4 cup frozen cherries

Snack - 1/2 cup pistachios, 1.5 cup strawberries, 2 pieces of oven joy bread and 2 Tbsp BetterNPbtr (A lot! But man, I was hungry!!!)
Dinner - Veggie delight (I ate the entire 12 inch - yikes) lol!

NOTE: I think I have to increase my individual intakes so that I do not get ravenous during the day! Just my two cents... 

Shimmy:

Day 1 of P90X - Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X

20 minute high resistance, low intensity spin (65 to 70 RPM)


3/3/12: Saturday (Day 10)

Breakfast - 1/2 banana, 2 tsp Better N PBtr

Snack - 3/4 scoop shakeology, 1 cup frozen green beans, 1/2 medium banana, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup frozen cherries

Lunch - 2 small navel oranges with Li Hing Mui powder

Snack 2 - 1/2 cup pistachios (roasted & unsalted), 1 plum with Li Hing Mui, 1/2 small tangerine

Dinner - 1 plate wonton chicken salad in souplantation, 1/4 cup pasta salad

Shimmy:

TF 55 EZ

10 minute walk with the dog

3/2/12: Friday (Day 9)


Breakfast - 2 pieces of whole wheat toast (90 calories); 1.5 Tbsp (Better N Peanutbutter)
Snack - 3/4 scoop shakeology, 1 cup frozen green beans, 1 medium banana, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Snack 2 - 2 small navel oranges with Li Hing Mui powder
Lunch - 1 cup clear vegetable soup, mixed greens with 2 Tbsp sesame ginger dressing
Snack 3 - handful of grapes, 1 medium banana, 1.5 Tbsp (Better N Peanutbutter)
Dinner - 1 cup red vegetable soup, tofu fries, catsup

Shimmy:
Insanity - Plyo Cardio Circuit
40 minute spin bike
20 minutes TF 45

2/25/12: Saturday (Day 3)

Breakfast - african sunrise tea, 1 Tbsp SF vanilla powder (from the Coffee Bean)

Snack 1 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 scoop shakeology, 1 medium banana, 1 cup green beans, truvia

Shimmy: 

Insanity's Fit test

Fire 30

2.5 mile jog

2/24/12: Friday (Day 2)


Breakfast - green tea, 2 tsp SF vanilla, truvia, 1 handful small grapes
Snack 1 - 1.25 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 scoop shakeology, 3/4 medium banana, 1/2 cup frozen cherries, 1 cup green beans
Snack 2 - 1 pack roasted seaweed
Lunch - 1 cup mixed greens, 1.5 Tbsp LF miso dressing, 1 cup mixed vegetables, 1 small navel orange
Dinner - 1 cup vegetable soup
Snack 3 - 1.25 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 scoop shakeology, 1/2 medium banana, 1/2 cup frozen green beans, 1/2 small avocado and 2 packs of roasted sea weed (sipped on chai tea)

*** Sounds like a lot, but gosh, I felt in the mood for bread or something truly solid... Thank you, Lord for helping me!

Shimmy: 
40 minutes = spin bike at medium intensity
2.5 mile jog


2/23/12: Thursday (Day 1)

Breakfast - moroccan mint tea (1 tsp SF vanilla powder, 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa)
Lunch - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 scoop shakeology, 3/4 cup frozen cherries, 1/2 banana
Snack - 2 packs of roasted seaweed, 1 cup mixed greens + 1 Tbsp light champagne dressing, 1/2 cup boiled edamame
Dinner - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 scoop shakeology, 1/2 banana, 1 cup frozen strawberries
Snack - 1 cup vegetable soup, 1 handful small grapes

Exercise: 
65 minutes = spin bike at medium intensity