Body Revolution Day 50 of 90

Day 50 = Workout 7

Good morning Abs!  Today was not nearly as tough as last Monday morning.  My body knew what it had to do, and did it! 
I added some weight to the Side Plank Raise in the last circuit.  I grabbed a 5lb dumbbell and held it on my hip.  I think I may try an 8lb dumbbell on Thursday.  This was my own UP button option for this move.  I still can't seem to get the Jack Knife Crunches, I did do 2 of them.  Then I continued on with Pike Crunches instead.  I think I will practice a few of these tonight on a carpeted floor, where there is more cushion for my tush.  I know my abs can handle these, its just they hurt my tailbone area.  I'm not going to give up though...practice makes perfect...right???  I will do 10 of them tonight to make up for them this morning.(maybe more)

Today's food...
Breakfast: Multi-Grain Pancakes with Berry Maple Syrup

This breakfast really needs no introduction if you have been following my blog.  I LOVE THESE!!!!

For all the other Body Revolutionaries out there...do you feel the same way about these, or is it just me???

Lunch: Tomato Sandwich on Garlic Rubbed Toast with Hard Boiled Eggs

I switched breads this week.  I am using Dempster's Body Wise 100% Whole Wheat bread, only 100 calories per 2 slice serving.

    

Snack: Crispy Apple Chips

This snack was one of the recipes from the April/May issue of Clean Eating Magazine.  I added a bit of cinnamon to mine.  I used just 2 1/2 apples because my daughter decided she would eat half of the third. 

 A full serving is about 30 chips, 78 calories per serving. 

I divided the apple chips into 3 half servings, approximately 15 chips per bag, calories cut in half to 39 calories per serving.  It's a nice substitute for when you are craving a crunchy snack. 

Check out http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/ I just went digital with my subscription on my iPhone.  If I ever get an iPad, it will become my kitchen recipe center.  I will have to put it in a Ziploc to kept my splatters of oils and sauces off of it. LOL

Additional Snack: Chocolate Covered Carrot Cake Pops/Balls

Since the calories were low with the Crispy Apple Chips, I thought it would be wise to have an extra snack.  And well...it would just happen to be made with some chocolate.

Dinner: Mediterranean Lamb Burgers served with Creamy Cucumber & Yogurt Salad

These burgers are so good. 

Today I also added a little bit a red onion to the mixture.  After forming into 4oz patties, I always let them sit in the fridge for a few hours before cooking, this just helps to set them up so they don't fall apart while cooking.  I like to spoon the dressing on the Creamy Cucumber & Yogurt Salad, instead of mixing it all together.  My husband and children don't care too much for the dressing, so I leave them separate, so that the whole family can enjoy the cucumbers.  My children didn't wear them on their eyes tonight though, like last time.

Back to Workout 8 for me in the morning. 

 Until then...Stay Strong!

Good night.

Trina