Last night I tried to go to the gym...well I did go to the gym but I only made it through a half a class of Zumba before my stomach really started cramping. I ended up hitting the therapy pool and doing a few slow laps and using the dumbells (which believe it or not I am feeling this morning) and then hitting the hot tub after the dude that was picking his armpit zit got out (EWWW!) The two older kids stayed home and caught up on homework.
Tonight is Nicole. I know it's going to be tough so I'm going to try to prepare myself nutritionally today. I admit I'm struggling a bit with the food portion...not because I want things not on the list but because it's a lot of food...I just can't stomach it all! It's just the bulk of all the veggies that is tough on my tummy.
Anyway, tonight's dinner is going to be broiled fish and butternut squash with some fresh lemon broccoli...sound good? Problem is, kids won't eat that. They'll eat the broccoli, Ben will eat the squash....Matthew will eat the fish...yeah, I feel like Jack Sprat and his wife! Not sure Zachary will eat any of it!
I made a really good white chicken chili that I've been having for lunches and such. I took navy beans, northern beans, (both drained and rinsed to get rid of the salt) cooked chicken breast, onion, baby carrots, a can of Rotel tomatoes, garlic, pepper and just about a 1/4 a package of white chicken chili spice mix and cooked it in the crockpot over night. I serve it with a spoonful of sour cream and a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese...YUM!
I've been packing Megan's lunch for school because the school choices normally consist of pizza, nachos, tuna sandwiches, or breaded chicken-like sandwiches all served with either french fries or tater tots and flavored milk. Fresh fruit is limited, salad is available, but in all honesty even if they did get the salad is there really much nutritional value in 1/4 a cup of lettuce covered in ranch dressing? Of course there are also Rice treats, chips, chocolate chip cookies, soft pretzels and "juice" available for purchase as well. UGH! Our school needs an intervention!
We were told NOT to work out before our workout tonight...which is probably good because I am not yet able to move my arms above my head! I think that's been the death of me...working out beforehand and not having the energy left for Nicole...time for a change I guess. I'll have to start working out AFTER Nicole if she gives us the go-ahead because I think I'll get more benefit from having 100% for her.
She's amazing BTW. She is so motivating and looks AMAZING. Just looking at her is motivating. I feel so blessed to have gotten placed in her team. I'm sure the other trainer is good as well, but I still feel lucky! I can't imagine doing this on my own.
As far as my goals...I'm about 7-10 lbs down, still about 45 to go till I get to a healthy-for-me weight.
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