Crazy Strong and Loving It for Jul 21, 2009

bayerngirl

bayerngirl

Cathlete
Good morning,

I am super sore today! LOL! I will do cardio, not sure what yet? DH is coming home today. I was cleaning house yesterday and doing laundry. Does it ever stop?

Patti I was surprised that my weight stayed the same! I am super sore today. What results did you see with the 3 month STS rotation?

Debbie, nice workout yesterday. My heart rate usually doesn’t go up at the beginning of KPC. Nice cal. burn!

Rockie, hope you enjoyed your leg workout yesterday.

Bev, nice job with ME yesterday. I hate leg presses! Did you do the 6 or 3 month STS rotation? How did you like the soup?

Chris, NO! I didn’t re – do my 1RM’s! I don’t have time for that, lol! I am using the same weight I did in Feb.! I am very sore today, don’t remember being sore back them! Those premixes in BM2 are tough, nice job! Where did you buy Jillian Michaels workouts, DH couldn’t find them in Wal Mart (they only had them online!). DD ordered them for me, can’t wait to have them.

Karen, glad you still got your workout in last night.

Nora, I am sorry you are not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon. (((HUGS))) Awesome job on your workout, girl!

Off to get something done around here! BBL!

Have a wonderful day!
 
Today was supposed to be a 45 minute bike ride - but instead I did KPC with no abs. My HRM was acting funky in the beginning...HR kept going down, down, down instead of up, up and up! Weird. In the end I burned 404 calories.

Work weeks are way too long - weekend are way to short! Take it easy today everyone!
 
Good morning. I just got done doing Cardio Kicks. I haven't done that one in ages. Wasn't a huge sweatfest but that's ok. I'm sore from yesterdy and most especially my legs are sore. Plus I did Mowmax yesterday.

I'll be back later and post the soup recipe.

Bev
 
Hi everyone. I think my rest day did me good. I got up this morning and ran with DH. I can't believe the weather here. It was only 71 degrees this morning and for AR in July - that's just got to be some kind of record LOL! So to not enjoy a run outside would be sacrilege. We did an easy run just a little over 3 miles and 300 calories. This evening I'll do chest and back and may try to get legs in as well as I have a training class to attend tomorrow.

Hope everyone does well with their workouts today.

Heather
 
Karen - it wasn't your HR monitor. Debbie and I both did KPC over the weekend and had commented on the low HR. Mine never got over 140 until the section that is more like drills rather than punch/kick combos.

And I agree with you about workweeks vs weekends. They should totally be flipped!

Heather

fitvix said:
Today was supposed to be a 45 minute bike ride - but instead I did KPC with no abs. My HRM was acting funky in the beginning...HR kept going down, down, down instead of up, up and up! Weird. In the end I burned 404 calories.

Work weeks are way too long - weekend are way to short! Take it easy today everyone!
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Good Morning,

Tonite is suppose to be Imax 3 but I am going to do Lowmax instead. I have a drs. appt today so I am leaving work early. I am hoping she can answer some of my questions and give me suggestions on wt. loss. I looked into wt watchers and I couldn't believe how expensive it was.
 
You know, sometimes I wish I could just be that lazy slob that can eat what she wants and sleeps in every day. Today was one of those days. I was just so comfy in bed with my hubby and kitty, but I dragged my ass out anyways. Was kicking myself all the way down the stairs and literally almost turned around to go back to bed.

Oy. I don't know what keeps me going sometimes.

Today was total body and I did Muscle Intensity Strength. Wow, I haven't done this workout since July of 2006. :eek: And I forgot how long it is. Over an hour and 20 minutes. the leg workout alone is 25 minutes long. I did it all but only was able to do half the ab work. I think if I have it in me I'll do some kind of ab work when I get home. Maybe KP&C. I like that one.

Used the same weights as Cathe except went higher with a few exercises but not by much. She picks some good exercises with this workout. I enjoyed it once I got started.

Glad I got 'er done!
 
Debbie, good for you getting your workout done today. I am still sitting here and can't move. I am so tired today, need someone to kick my butt:p Glad you enjoyed MIS!
 
Debbie - good job. I have those days and sometimes wonder if it isn't best just to rest and be that slob for a change. I just beat myself up for taking a break. Of course, once I get going, I'm usually ok.

Heather
 
Sounds like you need to rest today or (if you decide to do something) make it super low impact/intensity.

I may sound like a nutcase, but I am missing those DOMS from STS!

Heather
bayerngirl said:
Thanks Heather! I am very sore today! I have no energy today. I will walk the dogs and see what happends!
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Chris - thanks for the comment on the pic - I'll definitely take it as compliment. I need to put the pics from STS 2 and 3 side-by-side to see what changes really did occur. I know I had some major strength gains, but not sure if they really showed physically. I did manage to get my run in this morning before the storms hit at least. Felt so good! Never thought I'd say that about running either.

Nora - hope you're feeling better today.

Heather
 
Hi Everyone...

Today I'm on clear liquids only, so I'm just going to do a yoga (in a few) or maybe 2 Stretchmax segments. I'm jealous of all your workouts though!! (esp the run, Heather!... it's raining here today, which is probably a good thing for my 'run-envy'..LOL!).

Belinda: Maybe you need a good stretch day too? ... I'm relieved to hear you didn't re-do the 1RMs. I'm planning on starting again in Sept, and in the back of my mind dreading re-doing them. Plus I can re-use my huge pile of workout cards! I ended up getting the Jillian workouts at Amazon. they were super cheap there, $7 a DVD, and I had a $25 gift certificate (rewards from using my credit card). good deal!

Debbie: I bet you feel GREAT for doing MIS instead of staying in bed, as tempting and wonderful as it sounded. I haven't done that one in forever either, it is intimidating in length, just like MIC is to me!

Roxie: Good luck at the doctors today! hope you get some answers. WW'ers is expensive, but I think the at-home program was well worth it, because I have the information always to use. Lowmax is a good one..Enjoy!

Karen: Good job on KPC! You guys have me wondering about that workout. I always remembered liking it so much. Is it really not that challenging?


Bev: CK is not one of my favorites, in fact , one of my least favorites of Cathe's. Too much "hi/lo" in it for me. But I know the punching drills are killer! The soup was good then? Can't wait to see!
 
Wow 2 pages! How fun. :) Kids are at camp and I'm supposed to be working (my usual story, ha) but the server is down so I had guilt free workout time. I did GS back, shoulders and biceps- did a set of 15 pull ups at the beginning and end of the back portion and added another set to any 2 set exercise. I really burned out everything, especially the biceps. Then since I had time, I did the 4 hi/lo sections from SJP. Good stuff.

Heather: It's nice and in the 70s here in Ohio too- very unusual for July. Glad you enjoyed your rest day and run with DH.

Chris: Hey, you're still doing yoga on a clear liquid diet- most people (as in 99% of the population) wouldn't bother. So no workout envy today, just enjoy the slight rest. :)

Debbie: I forgot how long MIS is- haven't done it in ages. You made me miss it, lol.

Nora: Hope you're feeling better amiga!

Roxie: I'm with Chris, the WW info is invaluable. You seem to be struggling with the food portion of the equation and from what I read (and in my own personal experience) it is 80% of your success.

Bev: I wear weighted gloves for CK and that helps the burn a bit. I like the punching drills too.

Karen: I know on the weekends being too short! WTG on KPC.

All right, see you guys later. :)
 
Meals for today:

brkfst-boiled egg, and toast
Am snack-yogurt and banana
Lunch-pb sandwich, cherry tomatoes and grapes
PM snack-probably won't get one drs. appt.
Supper-to be determined.

I finished yesterday with alittle over 1400 cals
 
Iron Soup

I made this yesterday and it's filling and very tasty. I think the next time I make it, I might throw in a potato too.

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
2 14 oz cans low sodium chicken broth
10 oz spinach
1 15 oz can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot. Saute onion for 2 minutes.
Add chicken and cook for about 10 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
Add spinach and let simmer for 2 minutes. Add all beans, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Let cool and serve.

Nutrition per serving ( makes 8 servings):
Calories: 360
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sodium: 440 mg
Total Carbs: 50 g
Fiber: 15 g
Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 33 g
Iron: 8 mg
 
Chicken & Vegetable Stew

I LOVE this stew!!!

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp thyme
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 12 oz can white beans, rinsed and drained
1 parsnip, cubed ( I use a white potato)
2 bay leaves

Cut chicken into bite sized cubes. In a bowl combine flour, pepper, parsley and thyme, then dredge chicken cubes in mixture.
Heat oil in large pot on medium high. Add garlic, onion, celery and chicken cubes and quickly saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn heat down to medium and pour in broth and pineapple juice. Toss in carrots, beans, parsnip and bay leaves and stir to combine. Cover and simmer until parsnips and carrots are soft, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve.

Nutrition (makes 6 servings):
Calories: 190
Total Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbs: 18 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugars: 6 g
Protein: 19 g
Sodium: 85 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
 
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