I will feel like a broken record if I keep talking about this workout. Today was the 3rd Monday for it.
I used a 10 lb dumbbell for the Reverse Squat(this was me pushing the UP button again). I continued with the 8lb dumbbells for the Plank Tricep Kickbacks.
As I mentioned during the first week of Phase 3, the 3 Part Push Ups, I am still substituting them with the Crow Push Ups. I don't want to injure my wrists so I am sticking with the Crows. Don't worry I am working just as hard, if not harder. Remember LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! When I was still teaching spin classes, I would always tell my participants, "If I am saying GO, GO, GO but your body is saying NO, NO, NO...listen to your body". Take a break or modify or change it so that you don't get hurt and once your body is ready to go...PUSH IT! Challenge yourself!Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Cinnamon & Almonds
Lunch: Baked Cod with Baby Carrots
I had a piece of Cod that needed to be used up PRONTO. So I threw it on a pan, sprinkled it with a bit salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Baked it at 350F for about 20 minutes or so, then I turned the oven up to grill and grilled it for about 4-6 minutes.
Another quick meal that was absolutely delicious!
Snack: Hummus with Veggies/Guacamole
Can you see the pattern forming of today's food? This one too is from the 7-Day Kickstart Meal Plan(except for the Guacamole). I need a bit of a detox. Since the week of our friends' wedding I have been choosing some sweeter foods(chocolate snacks) still healthy, but just too much I think. Plus, the bread that I purchased the last 2 shopping trips needs to leave my body. Also, with trying out new snack recipes each day, I am finding I have too many on hand...so I must stop making some for a few days. I had Guacamole in the fridge that needed to be eaten too...what to do, what to do??? The hummus that I made up this morning before my work day started, is a Herbed Hummus, from a cookbook that I have.
It takes ALL of 7 minutes!!!!
HERBED HUMMUS
Ready in 7 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas(garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves(I used about a tsp of dried parsley, as didn't have enough in my Secret garden)
2 tsp tahini paste(roasted sesame seed paste)
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
ONE: Drop the garlic clove through the food chute with food processor on; process until minced. Add chickpeas and remaining ingredients; process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl once. This recipes makes 10 servings(serving size 2 tbsp).
For nutrition facts enter YOUR ingredients into a recipe calorie calculator. Check out http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ if you don't use one yet.
Dinner: Churkey Chili
I made this up yesterday, so that today it would be...Oh So Tasty! I named it Churkey Chili because I used extra lean ground chicken and extra lean ground turkey.
And it was...Oh So Good! I will be freezing the rest of it for future days. This was not part of the 7-Day Kickstart, but I only decided this morning, that I would eat some meals from that meal plan. As I said, I made the chili up yesterday, so that is what I ate for dinner tonight.
Since this Phase has an extra week in it, I am one week closer to P.I.T.A time. So that would explain the puffy-yucky-feelings I am feeling. Over the weekend I felt really...uuuggghhhh...and I was thinking..."oh MY, I am one week away from taking "After-Body Revolution" pictures. Another reason why I wanted to buckle down on my CLEAN EATING. It's not that I have been over eating, it's just some days I may have had more sodium or natural sugars, both which can mess you up. So this last week of Body Revolution, I am going to Rock it!
Just like I ROCKED my Plank Hold Challenge Revolution today...
I should mention this was done POST Workout 11...Remember this is that workout is tough on the arms because of all the plank style moves.
My time...5:07.3 WOW!!! I even impressed myself this morning. My arms started to shake at around the 3:30.0 mark. But I held strong, and held it, and BEAT my Friday's time of 5:03.5. WICKED!!!!
So this is my time to beat now.
We'll see what tomorrow brings.
Good night
Trina
I can't believe you're using 8 lb dumbbells for the tricep kickbacks. My tricep isn't the part that gives me trouble - it's my stabilizing arm holding me up. I think I'll try to push the up button next week (my last week!) just to see if I can do it with an 8lb dumbbell. Also, those 3 part pushups are insane. My husband is in the army and does pushups so gracefully and he could only do those on his knees! I have trouble with the bounce between the 3 parts... it's like I CANNOT get my arms to move because they know I'll fall flat on the ground. I love reading your blog - so inspiring and you're a week ahead of me so it always gives me a little heads up! :)
ReplyDeleteHey April,
DeleteThanks for reading, it means a lot to me.
In regards to the tricep kick backs, make sure you don't hurt yourself. I started with 5's and then I became stronger and the 5's didn't seem to be doing much for me.
Yeah...and those 3 Part Push Ups, I never really tried them from my knees, they just hurt my wrists too much. Maybe I will try one tomorrow in my last go of Workout 11. I will let you know tomorrow if I did them or stuck with the Crow Push Ups.
Stay Strong!
Trina