Today was day 25 of TurboFire Prep! And so far its going really well! I love how its quick and effective. So far I think my favorite is Fire 30 cause its super intense and quick and over and done with before you know it! Haven't done any of the HIIT workouts yet though so I have a feeling I'll love those even more!
I haven't weighed myself recently and I don't know if I've lost any, but I feel good about myself. I have noticed myself having more confidence in the last few weeks than I've had in a LONG time! Which is definitely refreshing, and even if I haven't lost anything, the confidence alone makes it worth while!
I'll keep you posted!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Been a few days
So, I haven't posted in a few days, I've still been working out daily, although some of the days got shuffled around a bit cause I thought I was doing something 1 day and really that was 2 days from then... But we're back on track now! TurboFire is going great, I love the energy I have from doing it. Nick swears that he can see my body changing already, and he might be able to, but me being my own worst critic can't see any change in my appearance. The change I see is psychological and emotional. I have a ton more energy and am definitely in a better mood.
I don't know if I can pick a favorite out of the workouts I've done, So far in the program (prep day 19) I love Stretch 40, Fire 30 and Core 20. And my least favorite is Fire45ez since there isn't a turbo there isn't a break, and I have a hard time going for the full 45 mins without a break, but I know I'll get there soon!
Other than that things are truckin along. I'll update more in a few days =]
I don't know if I can pick a favorite out of the workouts I've done, So far in the program (prep day 19) I love Stretch 40, Fire 30 and Core 20. And my least favorite is Fire45ez since there isn't a turbo there isn't a break, and I have a hard time going for the full 45 mins without a break, but I know I'll get there soon!
Other than that things are truckin along. I'll update more in a few days =]
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Day off!
Woohoo! I made it through 6 days of working out! Today is a well deserved day off! And even better We're going to watch the Patriots kick the crap out of the Jets!!! Go Pats!
Thats really all I got today- except I've noticed I'm way hungrier than I usually am... Hopefully that ends soon cause its really hard to stay on track when thats the case!
I hope everyone has a great sunday! back to the grind tomorrow!
Thats really all I got today- except I've noticed I'm way hungrier than I usually am... Hopefully that ends soon cause its really hard to stay on track when thats the case!
I hope everyone has a great sunday! back to the grind tomorrow!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Well into week 2
Well, I've started week 2 with my weigh in yesterday and Fire 45ez and Stretch 10, and then today Stretch 40!
Yesterday's was hard, but I noticed I was able to do much more than the time before, which was refreshing to notice. Nick was watching part of the time and I think that pushed me a little to prove that I could do it! He ended up tagging me in a post on facebook stating how intense my workout was and that he could never do something that coordinated! It made me laugh!
Todays was relaxing, I absolutely love this yoga, its by far my favorite out of all the yoga's I've done in the past (except bikram of course, but who can afford that now adays, right? someday I'll get back there!) But as for now, I adore Stretch 40, its just intense enough, with the right amount of relaxation mixed in! I love the end with the walking you through relaxing, it was my favorite part about Bikram, and its such a fabulous note to end on with this one as well!
Tomorrow is my day off, which is kinda nice! Its football Sunday, and the Patriots are playing, so you better believe this apartment is going to be crazy! Which btw- I finally hung up all the pictures, so our apartment finally started to look like a home!
I hope everyone is enjoying the playoffs right now! I'm off to go watch them now!
Check out my other blog on delicious food that won't break the calorie bank!
Yesterday's was hard, but I noticed I was able to do much more than the time before, which was refreshing to notice. Nick was watching part of the time and I think that pushed me a little to prove that I could do it! He ended up tagging me in a post on facebook stating how intense my workout was and that he could never do something that coordinated! It made me laugh!
Todays was relaxing, I absolutely love this yoga, its by far my favorite out of all the yoga's I've done in the past (except bikram of course, but who can afford that now adays, right? someday I'll get back there!) But as for now, I adore Stretch 40, its just intense enough, with the right amount of relaxation mixed in! I love the end with the walking you through relaxing, it was my favorite part about Bikram, and its such a fabulous note to end on with this one as well!
Tomorrow is my day off, which is kinda nice! Its football Sunday, and the Patriots are playing, so you better believe this apartment is going to be crazy! Which btw- I finally hung up all the pictures, so our apartment finally started to look like a home!
I hope everyone is enjoying the playoffs right now! I'm off to go watch them now!
Check out my other blog on delicious food that won't break the calorie bank!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Weigh in day!
Alright guys! Today is 1 week since I decided to change my life for good! So here are my results from my weigh in!
Weight - 150 lbs
Body fat - 30.8%
Body Water - 47.6%
Bone Mass - 7.2 lbs
Muscle Mass - 43.6 lbs
So that means I lost 1.2 lbs, 1.1% body fat, my water went up by 1%, bones stayed the same and my muscle mass went up by .9 lbs!
All went in a good direction! I'm happy, although I wish I would have gone down just .2 lbs more to bring me under that 150 lb range, but I guess its something to look forward to next week.
thanks to wowy for keeping me accountable (click my website at the side to check it out a little)
today is Fire 45 EZ, which I've already found is not ez at all... It will kick my ass! but thats a good thing, as for now, its breakfast time!
Weight - 150 lbs
Body fat - 30.8%
Body Water - 47.6%
Bone Mass - 7.2 lbs
Muscle Mass - 43.6 lbs
So that means I lost 1.2 lbs, 1.1% body fat, my water went up by 1%, bones stayed the same and my muscle mass went up by .9 lbs!
All went in a good direction! I'm happy, although I wish I would have gone down just .2 lbs more to bring me under that 150 lb range, but I guess its something to look forward to next week.
thanks to wowy for keeping me accountable (click my website at the side to check it out a little)
today is Fire 45 EZ, which I've already found is not ez at all... It will kick my ass! but thats a good thing, as for now, its breakfast time!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Turbofire update!
Ok so I meant to restart this the day I started Turbofire, but I forgot, so here it is day 7 of turbofire so I'll give you my first week's synopsis of how things went and then hopefully I'll be updating almost every day after this!
So since I don't have a whole lot of money right now I figured I'd do this the longest that I possibly can, so for starters - I am doing the prep, am I in good enough shape to start regular, probably, will that make for slower results in the beginning possibly, but right now it was more of how do I get the most out of this, so I am starting with the prep, then doing the classic, then I'll do get the advanced dvds, and then lastly I'll do the ChaLEAN Extreme hybrid, and overall that takes me up to just about a years worth of training with Turbofire!
Prep
01/07/2011 - Day 1 - Fire 30/Stretch 10
This was my first time working out in a couple of weeks, and I thing it was a good place to start. I noticed right away that it was an amped up version of turbojam. It used all the same moves that I know and love, just quicker and with more power. It was a little tricky though, trying to get used to speed. But I finished it, and made it through the entire workout, at probably a level 8. Which is good. Next time I'll try for level 9. I loved the Stretch though, it was calming, although I do definitely miss the tai chi at the end of the turbojam workouts...
01/08/2011 - Day 2 - Stretch 40
Yoga!!! But not just a regular yoga, a turbo yoga, not meaning fast, but it targets your core during the entire workout! More than I expected at least! Although I did find a new favorite ab exercise during this! You wrap the band around your feet and then hold the handles at your chest for resistance and push your feet out while leaning backwards! IT WORKS, but its really entertaining to do!
01/09/2011 - Day 3 - REST!
Nick (boyfriend) made fun of me for doing just 2 day then a recovery day, but I have to say, I like it, It makes you feel like you've accomplished something before taking a day off, but isn't overwhelming by being a full week away. Sometimes you can look at that day off at the end of the week and think, good god how am I going to make it all the way through 6 of these workouts before a day off! So I like it, its something I realized after doing Chalean Extreme, that I would definitely be doing days off in the middle instead of at the end, this so happens to also be a sunday for me, which is good because between football and Nick being home I don't have much time to workout, the day is spent doing a million other things. So good accidental timing on my part =]
01/10/2011 - Day 4 - Tone 30
I really enjoyed this workout! I really felt like I got a good resistance workout using the resistance band that comes with the program. And I also like that it works both upper and lower body at the same time which means a shorter workout, and who doesn't like to do double duty and get it done faster!
01/11/2011 - Day 5 - Fire 45 EZ/Stretch 10
This was a hard day for me, I had so much stuff to do, that I just ran out of time. Nick and I had to go to the local pub for a practice Dart night (he is on a dart team, and they play on wednesdays and its the start of a new season, so that meant getting ready). And I wanted to be there for him, so I did as much as I could to get everything done, but when we left for darts I wasn't even close. So I looked at my to do list and saw workout on there, and decided it would just have to wait till I got home from the pub. I managed to eat healthy at the pub (having a buffalo chicken wrap with a side salad with lemon wedges instead of dressing) and then when we got home Nick reminded me and pushed me to work out. I am very grateful that he did, but it did remind me that working out last thing in the day can be difficult, you're running out of energy before you even start your workout, and then by the time its done you're just beyond exhausted. It was a hard workout, I'm used to the the turbos that go crazy for a few mins and then you get a break, but this one didn't have that, It was just cardio straight through, and made for a really tough workout. But i did it!
01/12/2011 - Day 6 - Core 20
Again- I really like this workout! The moves were not hard, but they were exact and they were effective! I felt it half way through the workout, and immediately knew the next day I would be sore (and man am I!) It was also dart night, but we managed to eat at home (chicken sandwiches) and I only had water at the pub. Its refreshing to know that I can do stuff like that. It was also a rough day because it was a snow day (we got 15 inches in about 12 hours!) so Nick was home, and although I love having him home, good lord is it hard to focus!
01/13/2011 - Day 7 - Stretch 40, end of week 1!
So today is yoga again, I think I'll like that after the week, a nice way to end it. I'm very proud of myself for how i've been able to eat healthy and get so much stuff done in a week's time! Tomorrow is my weigh in and Nick thinks I'm down a good 3.5 lbs, but I'm just hoping for 1.4, to put me under 150 lbs! We will find out tomorrow.... Below are my before stats, as you can see I've let myself go a little since the end of ChaLEAN Extreme, and although there is no excuse, I did let life get in the way, and I won't ever let that happen again!
Weight - 151.2 lbs
Body Fat - 31.9%
Body Water - 46.6%
Bone Mass - 7.2 lbs
Muscle Mass - 42.7 lbs
Waist - 32.25"
Hips - 40.5"
Chest - 37"
Right Arm - 12.75"
Left Arm - 12.75"
Right Thigh - 21.5"
Left Thigh - 21.5"
So, there we go, stay tuned for more updates and more healthy menu mondays and wonderful breakfast wednesdays! and whatever else I come up with!
Wish me luck!
So since I don't have a whole lot of money right now I figured I'd do this the longest that I possibly can, so for starters - I am doing the prep, am I in good enough shape to start regular, probably, will that make for slower results in the beginning possibly, but right now it was more of how do I get the most out of this, so I am starting with the prep, then doing the classic, then I'll do get the advanced dvds, and then lastly I'll do the ChaLEAN Extreme hybrid, and overall that takes me up to just about a years worth of training with Turbofire!
Prep
01/07/2011 - Day 1 - Fire 30/Stretch 10
This was my first time working out in a couple of weeks, and I thing it was a good place to start. I noticed right away that it was an amped up version of turbojam. It used all the same moves that I know and love, just quicker and with more power. It was a little tricky though, trying to get used to speed. But I finished it, and made it through the entire workout, at probably a level 8. Which is good. Next time I'll try for level 9. I loved the Stretch though, it was calming, although I do definitely miss the tai chi at the end of the turbojam workouts...
01/08/2011 - Day 2 - Stretch 40
Yoga!!! But not just a regular yoga, a turbo yoga, not meaning fast, but it targets your core during the entire workout! More than I expected at least! Although I did find a new favorite ab exercise during this! You wrap the band around your feet and then hold the handles at your chest for resistance and push your feet out while leaning backwards! IT WORKS, but its really entertaining to do!
01/09/2011 - Day 3 - REST!
Nick (boyfriend) made fun of me for doing just 2 day then a recovery day, but I have to say, I like it, It makes you feel like you've accomplished something before taking a day off, but isn't overwhelming by being a full week away. Sometimes you can look at that day off at the end of the week and think, good god how am I going to make it all the way through 6 of these workouts before a day off! So I like it, its something I realized after doing Chalean Extreme, that I would definitely be doing days off in the middle instead of at the end, this so happens to also be a sunday for me, which is good because between football and Nick being home I don't have much time to workout, the day is spent doing a million other things. So good accidental timing on my part =]
01/10/2011 - Day 4 - Tone 30
I really enjoyed this workout! I really felt like I got a good resistance workout using the resistance band that comes with the program. And I also like that it works both upper and lower body at the same time which means a shorter workout, and who doesn't like to do double duty and get it done faster!
01/11/2011 - Day 5 - Fire 45 EZ/Stretch 10
This was a hard day for me, I had so much stuff to do, that I just ran out of time. Nick and I had to go to the local pub for a practice Dart night (he is on a dart team, and they play on wednesdays and its the start of a new season, so that meant getting ready). And I wanted to be there for him, so I did as much as I could to get everything done, but when we left for darts I wasn't even close. So I looked at my to do list and saw workout on there, and decided it would just have to wait till I got home from the pub. I managed to eat healthy at the pub (having a buffalo chicken wrap with a side salad with lemon wedges instead of dressing) and then when we got home Nick reminded me and pushed me to work out. I am very grateful that he did, but it did remind me that working out last thing in the day can be difficult, you're running out of energy before you even start your workout, and then by the time its done you're just beyond exhausted. It was a hard workout, I'm used to the the turbos that go crazy for a few mins and then you get a break, but this one didn't have that, It was just cardio straight through, and made for a really tough workout. But i did it!
01/12/2011 - Day 6 - Core 20
Again- I really like this workout! The moves were not hard, but they were exact and they were effective! I felt it half way through the workout, and immediately knew the next day I would be sore (and man am I!) It was also dart night, but we managed to eat at home (chicken sandwiches) and I only had water at the pub. Its refreshing to know that I can do stuff like that. It was also a rough day because it was a snow day (we got 15 inches in about 12 hours!) so Nick was home, and although I love having him home, good lord is it hard to focus!
01/13/2011 - Day 7 - Stretch 40, end of week 1!
So today is yoga again, I think I'll like that after the week, a nice way to end it. I'm very proud of myself for how i've been able to eat healthy and get so much stuff done in a week's time! Tomorrow is my weigh in and Nick thinks I'm down a good 3.5 lbs, but I'm just hoping for 1.4, to put me under 150 lbs! We will find out tomorrow.... Below are my before stats, as you can see I've let myself go a little since the end of ChaLEAN Extreme, and although there is no excuse, I did let life get in the way, and I won't ever let that happen again!
Weight - 151.2 lbs
Body Fat - 31.9%
Body Water - 46.6%
Bone Mass - 7.2 lbs
Muscle Mass - 42.7 lbs
Waist - 32.25"
Hips - 40.5"
Chest - 37"
Right Arm - 12.75"
Left Arm - 12.75"
Right Thigh - 21.5"
Left Thigh - 21.5"
So, there we go, stay tuned for more updates and more healthy menu mondays and wonderful breakfast wednesdays! and whatever else I come up with!
Wish me luck!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wonderful Breakfast Wednesdays
from (click here and follow!)
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and NEVER get sick of it, so I figured I'd give some ideas for that too!
Mini Bagel Sandwiches
1 - mini bagel (like thomas whole wheat)
1 T - Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese
1 - large egg
2 slices - thin sliced bacon, or turkey bacon whichever you prefer
fry egg in non stick cooking spray
toast bagel
spread 1/2 T cream cheese on each side
cook bacon in pan, let drain if using regular bacon
cut bacon in half
layer sandwich accordingly
top
bacon
egg
bacon
bottom
Stats - 245 calories
If you want a more filling sandwich or would prefer 2 eggs for breakfast subsitute the mini bagel for bagel thins, so that you have more surface area, use 2 T cream cheese, and 2 or 4 slices of bacon depending on what you prefer
Stats - 380 calories
Much better than any breakfast you could get at a place!
Stay tuned for more delicious breakfasts!
Bon Appetit!
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and NEVER get sick of it, so I figured I'd give some ideas for that too!
Mini Bagel Sandwiches
1 - mini bagel (like thomas whole wheat)
1 T - Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese
1 - large egg
2 slices - thin sliced bacon, or turkey bacon whichever you prefer
fry egg in non stick cooking spray
toast bagel
spread 1/2 T cream cheese on each side
cook bacon in pan, let drain if using regular bacon
cut bacon in half
layer sandwich accordingly
top
bacon
egg
bacon
bottom
Stats - 245 calories
If you want a more filling sandwich or would prefer 2 eggs for breakfast subsitute the mini bagel for bagel thins, so that you have more surface area, use 2 T cream cheese, and 2 or 4 slices of bacon depending on what you prefer
Stats - 380 calories
Much better than any breakfast you could get at a place!
Stay tuned for more delicious breakfasts!
Bon Appetit!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Healthy Menu Monday
The start of Healthy Menu Monday! from (Click Here and follow!)
Ok, so ever monday I will be posting a recipe that is simple to make and makes you feel like you're eating a decadent meal, but without all the excess fat and calories! If you have any requests, feel free to email me! lrzuba@gmail.com!
Mushroom and Broccoli 'cream' Sauce
Servings for 2 (or 4 mini meals)
prep - 5 mins
cooking - 20 mins
7 oz - Mushrooms (sliced)
3 oz - Broccoli (cut into small pieces)
3 oz - Onion (diced)
1 clove - garlic
1 C - low fat or fat free milk
1 C - low sodium chicken broth
1 T - Olive or Canola Oil
1 T - All Purpose Flour (optional)
2 T - Parmesan Cheese (graded or shredded)
8 oz - Boneless skinless chicken breast (diced)
4 oz - whole wheat spaghetti
saute chicken using cooking spray with a little salt and pepper.
once cooked remove from pan and set aside.
add the oil to the pan and add all the veggies (mushroom, broccoli, onions and garlic)
season with a little salt and pepper.
saute until softened
*sprinkle flour over all veggies and stir in until combined, cook for about a minute
pour in the chicken stock and stir until combined, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pan
add in milk, stir
cook until slightly thickened
Serve 1 cup of sauce over 2 oz of cooked spaghetti, and 4 oz of diced chicken.
Top each serving with 1 T of parmesan cheese.
Calories - 515 calories; carbs - 58 g; fat - 10 g; protein - 30 g
If you prefer mini means, you can cook the same amount just use 1oz of cooked pasta per serving and only 1/2 cup of the sauce, still stick with the same amount of cheese and chicken and instead you're at only 355 calories total!
I promise you won't even miss the lack of cream!
* if you don't use flour, just keep in mind the sauce will take a little longer to cook down and thicken and you might end up with a little less sauce!
Bon Appetit!
Ok, so ever monday I will be posting a recipe that is simple to make and makes you feel like you're eating a decadent meal, but without all the excess fat and calories! If you have any requests, feel free to email me! lrzuba@gmail.com!
Mushroom and Broccoli 'cream' Sauce
Servings for 2 (or 4 mini meals)
prep - 5 mins
cooking - 20 mins
7 oz - Mushrooms (sliced)
3 oz - Broccoli (cut into small pieces)
3 oz - Onion (diced)
1 clove - garlic
1 C - low fat or fat free milk
1 C - low sodium chicken broth
1 T - Olive or Canola Oil
1 T - All Purpose Flour (optional)
2 T - Parmesan Cheese (graded or shredded)
8 oz - Boneless skinless chicken breast (diced)
4 oz - whole wheat spaghetti
saute chicken using cooking spray with a little salt and pepper.
once cooked remove from pan and set aside.
add the oil to the pan and add all the veggies (mushroom, broccoli, onions and garlic)
season with a little salt and pepper.
saute until softened
*sprinkle flour over all veggies and stir in until combined, cook for about a minute
pour in the chicken stock and stir until combined, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pan
add in milk, stir
cook until slightly thickened
Serve 1 cup of sauce over 2 oz of cooked spaghetti, and 4 oz of diced chicken.
Top each serving with 1 T of parmesan cheese.
Calories - 515 calories; carbs - 58 g; fat - 10 g; protein - 30 g
If you prefer mini means, you can cook the same amount just use 1oz of cooked pasta per serving and only 1/2 cup of the sauce, still stick with the same amount of cheese and chicken and instead you're at only 355 calories total!
I promise you won't even miss the lack of cream!
* if you don't use flour, just keep in mind the sauce will take a little longer to cook down and thicken and you might end up with a little less sauce!
Bon Appetit!
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