I have discovered something about myself these last few days with my quest for trying to finally get fit, I’ve decided that I can’t really handle Jillian’s face within five minutes of waking up saying “That’s fear leaving the body!”
So I went on Exercise TV on demand to find something else to do before work. Only one problem. All of my exercise programs on demand are gone. I have AT&T. I even had Tony look for them last night in case they just moved the line up, and they are no where to be found.
So I went to the menu, searched “stretching” hoping to find some exercises on demand, and stumbled upon Classical Stretch with Miranda. It just happened to be starting so I gave it a try.
Mind you, this is somewhat of an “old-fashioned” workout. This woman is probably in her late 50’s, the music is kinda like dentist office music, but guess what? I loved it! It was 30 minutes long, it got my heart rate going and more importantly, it really stretched me out. This may be part of my new morning routine – it was a great way to start the day.
While I have praised Helen’s Paleo Breakfast Casserole, when I was cleaning the fridge I realized I had a Chobani that was a couple days past expiration and I didn’t want it to go to waste.
I sauteed 1 apple and 1 small banana with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar for my fruit filling. Then 1/3 cup of my fruit puree granola (check back to that post – I added the nutrition) and apple cinnamon Chobani. Breakfast comes in at 502 calories, 9 fat, 94 carbs, 8 fiber and 18 protein.
I love how crunchy this granola is.
Check out my new lunch bag. I had a gift card to Bed Bath & Beyond. This is what Tosh.O would call “high fashion!” I just love that it’s deep, insulated and I can stuff a boat load of food in there. And don’t you love my empty office photo shoot setting?
I had company for my walk at lunch today. Hannah! She got to my office around 12:30 and we got our walking shoes on. We walked for 45 minutes – it was actually hot out – about 79 degrees!
I made my buffalo chicken chili night before last. Except I failed to follow my own directions. Usually I brown the ground chicken by itself, but I thought “why can’t I just throw all the ingredients into the pot and let it cook for a couple hours?” I’ll tell you why. The ground chicken kind of boiled in the tomato sauce, so the texture wasn’t that great, even though the flavor was.
Tony had a great idea to add some pasta to it – I added about 1.5 cups of tiny pasta shells and let it cook down. That turned it around! So I may have added a few slices of fresh jalapenos to mine and I had an ounce of tortilla chips on the side for dipping. Lunch comes in at 533 calories, 20 fat, 64 carbs, 5 fiber and 23 protein.
When I got home, I snuck in Jillian’s 30 day shred. I was wide awake by then to kick Jillian’s ass!
For some reason I have all warm/comfort foods on our weekly menu. Since it was so warm out, we weren’t feeling anything I had on the menu just yet, so I ended up making burgers. But I made myself a burger salad. My 5 ounce 90% lean burger, over mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, red pepper, pickled jalapeno and celery. My dressing was 1 tablespoon of light ranch with 1 tablespoon Frank’s hot sauce. The top of my burger? A 35 calorie wedge of light blue cheese Laughing Cow. Dinner comes in at 423 calories, 14 fat, 32 carbs, 8.4 fiber and 40 protein.
That salad was a winner. I loved all the spicy bites because of the Frank’s hot sauce.
Stats for Day 3 of 30 Operation Bad-Ass
- 30 minutes classical stretch
- 5 minutes abs (holding a side plank for 30 seconds a side for 5 minutes – not easy!)
- 45 minute walk at lunch
- 30 day shred before dinner
- 1458 calories, 43 fat, 191 carbs, 21 fiber and 82 protein
- 27% of calories from fat
- No wine!
Can I just say I am glad that Wednesday is my rest day?! Alright, off to put my food together and get in the shower.
How are your goals going so far this April? Make it a great day!
p.s. I promise to post the White Bean and Bacon Soup recipe tomorrow! 😀
This is the best onion burgers I have ever had. There are no skmipy meat patties on these burgers and each one is cooked to perfection. If you havent tried Don’s Burgers you are missing out on a real treat. Also, each and every employee I have dealt with there have been very friendly and helpful. They make certain you are happy with what you order and have the best wait staff of any restraunt that I know of! Keep up the good work ! Thanks, Robert Moore
Love the hamburger salad idea! If you lived in Pittsburgh, people would ask you way you don’t have fries on it. I will never understand their obsession with fries on a salad. 🙂
I want your lunch bag! That thing is soooo cute! I love the ring handles (that is what they are, right?)
Your burger salad turned out delicious looking!!! I LOVE how many jalapeno slices you used on your buffalo chili too 😉
You know something I totally thought when I saw the picture of you and Hannah….I can totally SEE you are losing weight in your face. Keep up the great work Biz because it is really SHOWING!
Danica
Thanks Danica! Hope you have a great weekend!
3-a-day workouts?! Wow, Biz! You keep raising the bar! So motivating! I’m lucky to commit to 30-40 minutes a day, 5 days a week. You’re inspiring!
Your Jillian issues are cracking me up! Would you believe I’ve enver seen her in action? I’ve seen her in mags and read articles, but since we don’t watch TV, I dont’ even know what she sounds like. Craziness. I need to get the first season of Biggest Loser on Netflix-I bet I’d love it.
Anyway, your burger salad looks incredible! I love doing that with burgers. I got the idea from a local fast food joint that does their burgers “protein style” by serving them on top of a bed of lettuce with all the fixins and condiments…I just wish they’d offer salads with all the veggies you’ve got goin on!
Look at all those jalapenos!! You are brave 🙂 I have a roku streaming player and there are tons of workout options on there. not sure if you have ever looked in to one of those but we LOVE ours. we actually have two 🙂
Mmmmmm….the burger salad looks fabulous! looks like you are sticking with your plan Biz! Good job!
I find Jillian incredibly annoying. And mean.
Great job on your challenge for April so far!