Last Night’s Workout
- Cardio Fit and Tone Class – 60 minutes
- Elliptical – 10 minutes
I went to the cardio fit and tone class at 6:20 pm last night, so I had a bowl of Kashi cereal about 4 pm, then I had a clementine and 5 pistachios at 6 pm, and I had a smoothie with a little bit of Special K when I got home about 8 pm.
I usually try not to eat dinner so late, but my eating always gets messed up when I go to the gym around 6pm.
In my smoothie:
- 1 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup peaches
- 1 container plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- crushed ice
Today’s Breakfast
This morning, I had peanut butter toast, blueberries, and hazelnut coffee.
Coffee cup courtesy of my mom.
Today’s Workout
- 1.15 miles treadmill, walked
- Butts and Guts Class – 60 minutes
- Stretching – 15 minutes
My right quad (it’s always my right side!) has been really sore lately, so this morning I pulled out the neglected massage stick and used it on my leg.
I think part of the problem is that I haven’t been stretching lately. I don’t stretch as often as I should, and I know that’s a problem. Today after Butts and Guts class, I stretched for 15 minutes, and I was so glad that I did afterwards. I really need to start stretching more.
After my workout, I had a Greek yogurt and a mini package of pistachios.
Each package has about six pistachios and is only 20 calories. A package or two is good for when I am craving something salty/crunchy. I usually crave sweets more than I do salty foods though.
I picked up my niece and the stopped at the grocery store to pick up a few veggies. When I got home I made a veggie and feta omelet for lunch. I also had veggies and hummus, strawberries, and a caramel pineapple Greek yogurt.
Biggest Loser
Are you watching the Biggest Loser? I was glad to see that yesterday’s episode discussed nutrition a little bit more. I like watching the Biggest Loser, but sometimes I get bored with just watching them workout all the time. I would love to know how many calories they eat, what they eat, when they eat, etc.
I think that diet is just as important as exercise if you’re trying to be healthy or lose weight, and I wished they showed more of that on the show.
I was also surprised to see that the kids on the show are also wearing the BodyMedia armbands. I thought only the adults were wearing them since they said the kids wouldn’t be weighed. Maybe they’re just wearing them to see how many calories they’re burning a daily basis.
Have a great afternoon!
Questions of the day:
- Biggest Loser thoughts?
- Do you stretch? How often?
- Sweet, salty, or crunchy?
- Workouts: morning or evening? Or afternoon?
I’m with you, I need to stretch more!!! In the summer I do hot yoga, and it helps with muscle soreness big time!
As for biggest loser, I am so glad there is no drama like there was last year! I too am more interested about the calories that they are consuming! But maybe that would make for a boring show?! People want to see them suffering and getting yelled at during workouts!
That’s what I thought too – the workout craziness makes for better tv!
I will be so sad if Jill ends up leaving early!
Def love to workout in the morning If I can
and I like sweet, salty, and crunchy, haha!
Morning workouts are the best because then you’re done for the day!
Do you think maybe this week proved that Jillian can get even better results without yelling at people and being mean? Just a thought.
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/quick-and-easy-banana-bread-recipe
I agree! I think being nice worked a whole lot better!
I’m definitely trying to stretch more. I’ve been doing a few yoga poses after my workout which are nice because it’s quick and good for mah bones!
I think diet is 90% of the weight loss/getting healthy equation. Most people don’t get fat by not exercising enough but rather eating too much. As we all know, it takes forever to burn 400 calories but just a few bites to intake it. So unfair, lol!
I prefer morning workouts that way I cannot come up with excuses NOT to get it done!! Besides, I like the evening for spending time with my family.
you coffee cup is adorable
Your smoothie bowl looks delicious… if only I wasn’t allergic to peaches
Oh no! Peaches are so delicious!
I love the Biggest Loser. I was happy they had a break between seasons this time because after last seasons contestants I needed some time off. I’m more of a morning workout gal but I’m going to start doubling up and doing strength in the am and cardio is the pm… for now at least. I change my mind frequently.
I also dislike how the Biggest Loser producers cut out a lot of the show that people would like to see. Jillian talks about this a lot on her podcast, about how they always portray her as only being nasty and the nutrition aspects not being there.
I agree! I didn’t even know Jillian had a podcast. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks!