Ugh, I really don't like Mondays. I had an enjoyable weekend, but they never seem to be long enough anymore. My boyfriend's dad and a friend were here visiting. I was able to get in 2 good kettlebell workouts. I did a swing workout on Saturday while watching Sex and the City. I am getting caught up (thanks to Netflix) getting ready for the movie that is coming out on the 28th. I am sooo excited! Then I got in a clean, press and snatch workout yesterday. I am really sore today. I haven't snatched that much before (3 minutes sets x 10), so I bet that is why. I wanted to quit halfway thru, but I pushed on and finished all 10 sets. I was listening to Ori Hofmekler's Warrior Within broadcast on the VoiceAmericaHealth website. I just discovered his program which is on Wed. mornings at 10 am MST, so I am catching up on the archived programs. They are very interesting. I can tell that I am developing some nice muscle. It is easier to see it in my upper body where I have less fat.
I did the Warrior style well this weekend, but I did have dessert so I am not weighing any less. I really need to get my head wrapped around cutting out sweets. They are really killing my choices for my summer wardrobe. And I don't want to be this person that complains about weighing more but does nothing about it. I cannot continue to do the same things over and over and expect a different result!
Food so far today:
Coffee w/ 2% milk
1 cup cantaloupe
Planned for the rest of the day:
Yogurt smoothie w/ strawberries and flax seed for lunch
Apple w/ peanut butter this afternoon if hungry
Dinner:
Leftover spinach, corn and black bean salad w/ homemade avocado dressing and hard boiled egg
Homemade yellow split pea, veggie and spinach soup
The week is the detox stage of the Warrior Fat Loss Diet, which means no animal protein other than dairy and eggs. I don't plan on working out today other than maybe taking the dog for a walk depending on the weather this evening.
I have Friday off this week (it's my birthday), so at least it's a short work week!
3 comments:
Great job on your k-bell workouts! Your snatch workout sounds intense -- Tracy Rif intense ;-) Honestly, I don't think I've ever snatched for 3 minutes straight, let alone 10 sets. Snatch on!
Great job on the diet. I gave up sugar and grains four weeks ago. The first week was hard, but it was worth it. My energy and mental clarity is much more even. However, no weight loss :-( (Top it off with PMS and you have a fat week!) Regardless, the other health benefits are worth it.
keturah,
I am trying to up the intensity of my workouts. The 8kg is too light to swing, but is just right for snatches. My main goal is to get my heart rate up! When you add in cleans and presses along with the snatch it makes the 3 minutes bearable!
That is awesome that you are 4 weeks sugar free!! Good for you! I seriously need to cut it out and get rid of my cravings. Have you cut out other carbs as well?
Tori,
I did give up all grains and grain-based foods. I had tried going sugar-free before, but really struggled. Once I gave up grains, the sugar cravings went away. Okay, so I had one bite of a brownie last week, but I'm PMS-ing, so I think that's pretty good for 4 weeks.
My chiropractor and his wife convinced me. His wife is extremely allergic to wheat, so they don't eat any grains, except for the occasional bowl of popcorn. They also do kettlebells and they look amazing. Once I tried it, it made a huge difference in my energy, skin, etc.
I still allow myself some chocolate on occasion. And I do eat fruit, but I only eat it maybe once a day. The only thing I miss is toast and the occasional bowl of wheaties. Other than that, I've fared quite well.
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