You may surprise yourself if you push a bit harder. Today I ran (jogged) 25 minutes without stopping, yet I was expecting to jog 1 minute and walk 30 seconds. I didn't have to stop. I did the entire thing. Never before in my life have I been able to do that. Never before! This program changes who you are; it changes what your body can do; it forces you to rethink your expectations.
This was the last time for Workout 7. Am I going to miss it? I'm not sure... it will depend on what Workout 9 is like! The first half of circuit 1 in today's workout I did fully with no modifications, but in the second half I once again had to modify by going to my knees. Circuit 4 is amazing, since I love the chest presses with leg raises and the chest flies with leg raises. I imagine my abs will be sore tomorrow. I love the changes in my body.
Yesterday we celebrated my father-in-laws birthday, so we had my husband's parents and my parents over for dinner. Since he is French (France, not Quebec!) and he does not particularly like cakes, I wanted to make him a Tarte Tatin. If anybody has had this before you will appreciate the technique required (even though it consists of just 4 ingredients) as well as the taste. My husband took a video of me flipping it from the skillet into the serving dish, and I will try to add it here [not happening... :(]. Be warned, this dish is not for those on a diet. It consists only of butter, sugar, apples and puff pastry. Calories per serving are 575. Yikes! I ended up eating about 2200 cals yesterday, which is in line with my TDEE, meaning I should not gain any weight nor lose any weight. All in all, it was an amazing dinner -- rabbit with polenta and asparagus prepared by my mum-in-law, and for an appetizer she made fresh ravioli served with garlic mushrooms. Oh my yum.
Today I also celebrated my first weight loss reward. Mom and I made a deal that when we each lost 10lbs that we would go for a pedicure. Today was that day! But since mom was not feeling well (check out her blog at gwenny61.blogspot.com) I asked if my mum-in-law would come with me, and she did! So we had a wonderful and relaxing pedicure this morning. It is a perfect start to a weekend. Next up --> massages!!
Friday, April 20th
Breakfast: Steel cut oats with brown sugar and coffee
AM Snack: Light chocolate protein powder with almond milk
Lunch: Turkey and havarti on honey and oat bread
PM Snack: Nonfat latte
Dinner: Rabbit, polenta, asparagus, baguette, apple tarte tatin, and lotsa wine!
Saturday, April 21st
Breakfast: Blueberry Banana Muffin and a coffee
Lunch: Mediterranean Tuna Wrap
PM Snack: Nonfat latte and mums cranberry granola bar
Dinner: Chicken quesidilla prepared on whole wheat wrap, a chocolate bunny
Just a reminder that I track my calories and activities using My Fitness Pal, with username jfaure23. If you are interested in adding me as a friend, please do.
Today's food was much better, although I polished off the last of the easter bunnies... honestly, finally gone. After that episode, I decided I needed to go for my jog, and I'm still surprised at my accomplishment. This program is changing my life.
Tomorrow is the last day of my workout 8, my favourite one so far. Let's see what I can do with it!
Nighty night,
Peach
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| Steel Cut Oats (prepared in slow cooker) with 2 tsp brown sugar (173 cals) |
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| Turkey and havarti on oat and honey bread (370 cals) |
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| Mediterranean Tuna Salad Wraps (309 cals) |
You are amazing! Congrats on your run. I'm sure it's the first of many to come. So exciting!
ReplyDeleteAnd the weight loss. You're doing so well. Sounds like a wonderful day all around.