445am…and were off!

My daily routine starts with me usually waking up at 5am, 445am on a good day. For some reason I was so psyched to work out today. Todays plan was 30 min cardio(stairmaster) and biceps, triceps, quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Ahhhhh… life is good after the gym and I have some pics of my routine and some update pics (there not that gr8, I hate taking pics of myself at the gym…lol)





I chose to do these exercises as supersets, doing two exercises per set, I luv it!!!!

NOW for the update pics:

Me scared that some random person would

walk in and see me taking pics…LOL!

The Triceps are getting there…

My guns are coming in nicely

 

The area of hell…I just have to remember patience is virtue

I didnt get to take a good pic of my leg, but I will get a pic up soon.

Mind you… My goal is not to get BUFF….no way! I just want to be a lean, mean, ass kicking machine :)

Song of the day: N.E.R.D in Hot n fun

The abum just came out on i tunes and it is wicked!!!! <3 it!

The girls are Awesome in this video!

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Grazy Grazer!

Self

I am a bonafied grazer. I eat snacks through out the day plus my 3 main meals. I am true believer of the “eating every three hours” school of thought. My body needs fuel, especially when I wake up at 5 am in the morning to workout, geez. Why wouldnt you do it if it was the best way to stay fit and healthy? Alot of times its fear of gaining wait, but oh contrar, it is the best thing for losing weight, but only if you are consuming the right foods.

So I was so excited when I saw an article from Self.com of 3o healthy snacks. For me anything that is a list of alot of healthy things makes me smile and makes my life a little bit easier.

Below are a list of foods categorized by craving that are under 200 calories:

Craving salty?

  • 5 olives (any kind) (45 calories)
  • 1 small Martin’s pretzel (50 calories)
  • 2 oz Applegate Honey and Maple Turkey Breast wrapped around 2 bread-and-butter pickles (80 calories)
  • 1/4 cup hummus, 3 carrot sticks (80 calories)
  • 1 Laughing Cow Light Swiss Original wedge, 3 pieces Kavli Crispy Thin (85 calories)
  • One 1-oz package tuna jerky (90 calories)
  • 1 oz buffalo mozzarella, 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (94 calories)
  • 1 bag Baked! Cheetos 100 Calorie Mini Bites (100 calories)
  • 15 Eden’s Nori Maki Crackers rice crackers (110 calories)
  • 1 cup unshelled edamame (120 calories)
  • 50 Eden’s Vegetable Chips (130 calories)
  • One 1-oz package of Planters NUT-trition almonds (130 calories)
  • 1/4 cup Trader Joe’s Chili con Queso, 18 baked tortilla chips (140 calories)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds in shell (143 calories)
  • 2 pieces (30 grams) prosciutto, 4 dried figs (154 calories)
  • 1 Subway Turkey Breast Wrap (190 calories)

Craving sweet?

  • 1 package Original Apple Nature Valley Fruit Crisps (50 calories)
  • 1 packet O’Coco’s Mocha cookies (90 calories)
  • 1 Jelly Belly 100-calorie pack (100 calories)
  • One 100-calorie pack Trader Joe’s Chocolate Graham Toucan Cookies (100 calories)
  • One 100-calorie Balance Bar (100 calories)
  • 1 Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino bar (120 calories)
  • 1 package Back to Nature Honey Graham Sticks (120 calories)
  • 1/2 banana rolled in 1 tbsp frozen semisweet chocolate chips (123 calories)
  • 2 tbsp Better ‘n Peanut Butter, 4 stalks celery (124 calories)
  • 1 bag Orville Redenbacher’s Smart Pop Butter Mini Bags topped with a spritz of butter spray and 1 tsp sugar (126 calories)
  • 24 Annie’s Chocolate Chip Bunny Graham cookies (140 calories)
  • Half of a 1.08-oz container of M&M’s Minis mixed with 1/3 cup lowfat granola (145 calories)
  • 1 McDonald’s Fruit ‘n Yogurt Parfait (160 calories)
  • 1 container Fage Greek Total 2% fat yogurt, 2 tsp honey (173 calories

It can’t get any easier!

Lunch With The Competitor

Lunch time is when you really see how someone is fueling their body and if they are getting the right nutrients from their food. My competitor for “The Challenge” contest ate a plate of salad with carrots and a morning side chicken patty sandwich. In my opinion it did not look to appetizing ( I still luv you Aurora).

I on the other hand had a Tomato Bisque soup from Life Food Gourmet, a spicy black been burger from Morning Side, and a handful of prunes. I definitely enjoyed my food :)