Saturday's bootcamp was GREAT! It was the end of the session so it was Fitness Score time (read about it on www.bensbootcamps.com/blog), my score almost doubled! I was excited and disappointed - excited because I doubled my score, disappointed because I know I could have pushed a little harder at the end on Tabata Squats. So, new goal to add to my list, push myself harder. If my legs get tired and I want to break - nope, I'm going to keep going and cry about it later.
Saturday also was MM class. Learned some good stuff on portion sizes and ordinary things that can be used to "eye" the proper portion size. Which down the road will be a good tool, because right now I measure and weigh everything. Also set some goals for the week. 1) steer away from the same menu every week 2) eat a new vegetable and 3) try salsa (I've never had it). Lots of laughing in that class - the girls are funny and I'm really looking forward to seeing how we work out together. Little worried that I'm going to be busting up their group, but I think okay with it.
So, want to know how that's going? Well for breakfast this morning I scrambled two servings of egg whites (1/3 cup each) with one serving of salsa (2 tbs) and it was kind of gross. The taste wasn't too bad it was the texture of it all. I ate it, but kind of had to swallow and not chew toward the end of meal. I am going to try it again tomorrow and see if I can get over the texture thing since taste was okay. Lunch today was also different then the last two weeks lunch. Usually I have 4 cups baby spinach, 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/2 cup carrots and yogurt, this week I am having a whole wheat pita stuffed with 2 cups baby spinach, 1/2 cup cucumber, 3 oz. turkey (which I baked on Sunday and portioned up for the week, plus extra in freezer) and 1/4 cup fat free mozzarella cheese, it was a good change, liked the pita. And lastly, a new vegetable - I am going to try parsnips this week, bought them when we went grocery shopping Saturday, but haven't tried yet, will have to get back with verdict on that, also have to google how to cook that.
The Final Results
14 years ago
New foods, new you! Way to step out and try something new! You've motivated me! I'm going to try something new this week too. You'll have to check my blog to see what it is! Try less salsa on the eggs, won't be as chunky. Try it in a wrap or on a piece of toast and try it w/ avocado! Yum and you can get your healthy fat in that way. I need recipes for Tilapia, wanna share? I'll try to find a recipe for your parsnips. Keep up the good work. You are inspiring many!
ReplyDeleteGood job Tonia! I'm wary of trying new foods, but I know it's necessary! Don't worry about "busting up" our group. YOU are OUR group! I know I can speak for the other 3 MOOsers when I say we are all looking forward to seeing you more and working out with you!
ReplyDeleteWell said Christine!!
ReplyDeleteI'm also trying new things.. it's tough, but you never know, you may find something that you like! Don't give up on something either. That's something else I've learned. (Re: Me & oatmeal).. see you Wednesday!!
I like the new foods test. Salsa can have a strange texture, but like Missy said, use less of it or try it on something crunchy, that might help.
ReplyDeleteParsnips are great roasted with salt and pepper (depending on how much salt you can have, you can use herbs instead), and you can also bake them and cut them up in the shape of fries. Parsnip and/or turnip fries, butternut squash fries--all are awesome. Beets, too! (I make "fries" out of everything, my kids eat them!)
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