The Losing Path: Picture Day!! 9/15

Hi there! I know what you’re thinking… I went on and on about needing to make time for my blog and then I didn’t post yesterday! Well, the fact is, I tried! I really did! For some reason, when I went to my blogger dashboard to make a new post, it would just say ‘error’ and I couldn’t do it! I was really bummed but at least it’s working today! AND it’s picture day!!! We missed pictures last month b/c I was in NYC but I quickly had my mom snap one this morning J I must say, not a HUGE difference since the July picture but I still see progress and I’m happy with it!

Yesterday recap:

I went to the gym and did the following:

TIME	EXERCISE	REPS	LBS	SETS
6:30 MIN	TREADMILL	WALK 5 / RUN 1:30		1
10 MIN	ELLIPTICAL	MED/FAST		1
	DUMBBELL SQUAT AND PRESS	15	10	4
	DEEP SQUAT PULSE	20	20	3
	LUNGES	10 EA SIDE	N/A	2
	6 INCH KILLERS	10	N/A	2
	BALL CRUNCHES	20	N/A	4

So, why only 1 interval of jogging, you ask? Well, I had every intention of doing my full 30min interval session and then… I couldn’t keep my pants up. I spent the entire 1 ½ minutes holding my pants up while I was jogging. Obviously, those will no longer be considered ‘running pants’. J I decided to then switch to the elliptical so I didn’t have to worry about showing the fellow gym-goers my goodies.. and I did an additional 10 minutes on there. I find that every time I get on the elliptical now, I’m immediately bored lol. Jogging keeps me focused b/c I’m always watching the clock for the next interval and I like to keep an eye on my pace and stuff… Maybe I just need to find a different program… or wear pants that fit so I don’t have this problem in the future!

Anyway, last night I went to my mom’s bellydance class. She’s teaching a begginner’s class so I’m just going for the exercise. Last night was just that! We did the same 3 moves for an hour which involved squatting almost the entire time! After the workout yesterday and dance last night, my quads are a-burnin today!

Food Yesterday (all organic veggies)

Breakfast: Mocha protein shake

Snack: Oatmeal w/ organic raisins and cinnamon

Snack: Whole Wheat pita w/ light hummus, sliced red bell pepper and sliced cucumber

Snack: Chips & salsa

Dinner: Vegan Mushroom & chickpea veggie burger w/ avocado and jicama slaw on flour-less sprouted grain bread

AND

Today! I went to the gym this morning and was running a bit late so I just did my 30 minute 90 second jog/60 second walk interval program with 1 quick 1-minute sprint at the end! It felt good J

Food Today: (all organic veggies)

Mocha Protein Shake

Snack:

Oatmeal w/ organic raisins and cinnamon

Snack:

Whole Wheat pita w/ light hummus and sliced red bell pepper

Lunch:

Avocado, tomato and lettuce on sprouted bread

Snack:

Protein Tofu (it’s growing on me J)

Dinner: (If I have time to eat)

Tofu Tacos

I had a really delicious mushroom veggie burger when I was in Florida so I decided to attempt to re-create it last night… not a total success but it was decent. I’ll post the recipe but I will say that the flavor and consistency is not where I would like it… but it was still good J

Vegan Mushroom Veggie Burger

1lb White Mushrooms, diced

½ Red Onion, diced

1 can Organic Chickpeas, drained, rinsed & mashed

2 tbs minced garlic

1tsp EVOO

1tbs Ground Flax Seed, dissolved in 2 tbs water

¼ c Whole Wheat bread crumbs

S&P

-Sautee mushrooms, onion, garlic and S&P in EVOO until liquid has evaporated, (about 10 minutes)

-Meanwhile, mash chickpeas in a large bowl w/ a potato masher

-Stir sautéed mix into chickpeas and let cool for about 10-15 minutes

-Add dissolved flax and breadcrumbs, stir to combine

-Form 4 patties and cook the same skillet as mushrooms before for about 2-3 minutes per side

-I served on sprouted bread w/ avocado and jicama slaw… not my favorite toppings for this burger, I think something a bit more simple would be better! Try it out and let me know J

Jicama Slaw

1 Medium Jicama, peeled and shredded

½ Small Cucumber, peeled and shredded

1/3 Small head Red Cabbage, shredded

1 Lime, zested and juiced

3 Small Oranges, juiced

Pinch Cayenne

1tbs Minced Jalapeno (optional)

½ tsp Chile Powder

Mix all in a big bowl! It’s yummy! I haven’t quite figured out the best application for it.. but it sure is tasty!

Tonight is Tribal Night at Leapin’ Lizard! I’m so excited! I love going to this because it’s always a good time and a GREAT workout! I plan to shake it extra hard tonight J

PICTURE TIME!

Here’s the FIRST picture that I posted, from 4-15: