I feel like its been a crazy fast week! I still have a million things to do before next week (Tomorrow!) And to be honest, It's been a little bit of a crap weekend regards to my eating :( But on the bright side, 'Before' photos are being uploaded today and that means I'm on a mission, starting right this minute to 'Transform' the body I have right now.
Anyway, Sunday breakfast was Chia pudding with a little muesli, seeds and blueberries! Yummo! Then I was on a mission to make some protein balls that in actual fact work better as a protein slice ;P
1 1/2 CUPS RAW ALMONDS
2 Tbs RAW CACAO
2-3 Tbs CHIA SEEDS
10-12 FRESH DATES PITTED
1 TBLSP VANILLA EXTRACT (I use Vanilla Paste)
1/2 TSP GROUND CINNAMON
COCONUT OIL/BUTTER (AS NEEDED AND MAY NEED SOFTENING FIRST)
EXTRA ALMONDS (GROUND), COCONUT OR CACAO TO ROLL)
• ADD THE ALMONDS, PROTEIN, CACAO & CINNAMON TO FOOD PROCESSOR AND BLEND UNTIL CRUMBLY MIXTURE.
• ADD DATES, VANILLA AND PROCESS AGAIN.
• SLOWLY ADD A SMALL AMOUNT OF COCONUT OIL AND BLEND TILL MIX COMES TOGETHER.
• ROLL APPROX 2 TSPS OF MIX INTO A BALL THEN ROLL IN YOUR CHOICE OF COCONUT ETC
• STORE COVERED IN FRIDGE
• MAKES APPROX 15 BALLS.
OTHER AWESOME THINGS TO ADD ARE:
GROUND PEPITAS
GROUND HEMP SEEDS
MACA POWDER
Sunday was a 'Rest' day but when you have a energetic 5 year old, something has to be 'done'. So off for a casual walk/scooter ride at the marina :)
Monday I completed my normal PT session, but I didn't get to boxing cause I wasn't feeling the best! I've taken L-Carnitine for a while now and I have just purchased a new brand, which unfortunatley gives me horrible heartburn!! I also ate tomato on Monday, so with the acidity of the tomato mixed with the L-Carnitine... My insides felt like they were on fire!!! So that was my 'No Boxing' excuse :) I couldn't even stomach dinner, so it was 'prepped' for Lunch the next day for Adam and I! I did manage to get a protein shake in! At least it was something.
Tuesday, I jumped on the Treadmill for a Fasted walk nice and early before lunches had to be made and the 'Crazy' school morning begins! After school drop off, I got carried away with a 1 1/2 hr long Cardio/Leg session!
Wednesday, had an appt but followed that up with an Arms session. That Afternoon, i was feeling energetic still so smashed out a Hiit Fit session with Stacy at Get Fit Gladstone :) Then i was feeling a little tired so dinner was 'easy'! Omlette :)
Thursday, PT session was hard..... There is a 'Record' time at Get Fit on the spin bike. It was 5km's in 8 mins 58 secs. I hadn't given it a crack yet so it was my turn. After a little warming up of the legs it was time to see if I could beat it. OMG, I nearly died and I seriously didn't think I could beat it! If I didn't have Stacy yelling in my ear 'You can do this, DON'T GIVE UP' and for the small group of girls I train with yelling 'motivation' at me, I could have easily 'given up'! My throat and chest were burning from breathing so hard, heart rate was sitting at 185, sweat dripping off my face, head was pounding as I didn't want to look up at the screen, legs were sore but I just 'kept going'! 3....2....1..... and I stoped, waiting to hear a time over 9 mins but I didn't! I completed the 5km Spin Bike challenge in 8 mins 32secs! Smashed it by 26 seconds :) What a great start to my Thursday! Now to wait and see if I get beaten, I'm sure it'll happen!
Finished it off with some 'Teamwork' Ab's! And then a fun Boxing session Thursday night
Friday morning started with a Punchfit cardio session at Get Fit :) The afternoon ended badly (foodwise). Took Lilli to the Hungry cow to finish of her 2nd week of prep with a yummy Milkshake and a mini choc cupcake!! Will power caved, and Mummy also had the same! Oh well, shit happens and what can you do? Just get back up and keep on going :)
Teags also took my 'Before' photos today! I wasn't going to post them but thats why these posts exist and the reason we are all here! As hard as I have worked these last 16 mths, there is still so much to do! So my before photos...... Which i am still uncomfortable about :( Why do we look much better in clothes!?
Dinner, from one night this week...... (Can't remember when we had it!) Roast Veg and Quinoa Salad. Lemon and Herb Sweet lip and prawns! Was yummy!
The salad -
Cook Quinoa according to the packet. 'Tip - Rinse really well and add to pot without water to 'toast' a little before adding water to cook'
Roast assorted vegies in the oven on baking paper. I use, sweet potato, zucchini, broccoli, garlic, leek, carrot, parsnip.
Once both quinoa and Vegies are cooked, put vegies into the Quinoa pot and toss gently. Then stir through the dressing :)
Dressing - (I just add til it's tastes right! - I'm hopeless as measuring)
Dijon Mustard
Lemon Juice
A little vinegar
Olive oil
Saturday morning started with a 5.30am walk and a beautiful Sunrise! In my new tights!! And home for a protein packed Banana piklet stack! :)
Bring on the challenging week ahead as I prepare myself more for the 'Official' challenge start date! More changes to happen this week! Stay tuned! See you all next week! (without the choc cupcake and milkshake post!) ;P
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