35…

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Day 35…

I’m summing up this day with two thoughts:

  • I’m sore from the butt down!

and

  • I need more vegetables!

My soreness issue probably won’t go away anytime soon, so I’m just going to try to drink (water, to flush out toxins), keep active (it actually feels better when I am moving about–its just the initial hurt of getting up that’s hard!), and sleep it off! Today, instead of running the one mile for the Runner’s World Challenge, I walked 3 miles. I’m not being too hard on myself, especially since in Bootcamp this morning we did a lot of leg exercises.  I’m not trying to overdo it!

As far as my vegetable situation, I’ve been trying to eat up all the veggies I currently have in the house to be ready for the fresh veggies I will receive on Friday!  All that was left in the house today was cauliflower and I thought, what am I going to do with that?  I didn’t want cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower.  Then, I remembered seeing a recipe online for curried roasted cauliflower! I made some to go with my blackened tilapia and it was GREAT!

Sorry, there is no picture, but check this website for the recipe I made! I’m telling you, it was great! :-)

36…

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I’m counting down…two things:

  • Runner’s world summer run challenge–one mile a day until July 4 (started yesterday)
  • My 30th birthday: July 4th!

36 more days and miles until my birthday!

Today, I went to boot camp, where we focused on legs (squats, lunges, step ups, etc)…wow, so I felt the run today. I ended doing a practice run to the gym, which is 1.05 miles away from where I live. I must say, those last .2 miles were an uphill doosy–I did more of a powerwalk then run! LOL

Since the run there was the one mile, I just had a nice leisurely walk back.

Today, my food intake was ok–I had two protein shakes.  Usually, just want to have only one. Need to go grocery shopping…LOL

Here’s a recap of my day:

  • 5:30 am Bootcamp (focus on legs/cardio)
  • 7:00am Meal 1: Post workout protein shake–20g chocolate protein powder, 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup 1% milk
  • 10:00am Meal 2–veggie breakfast burrito with 1 egg + 1 egg white, 1/2 slice swiss cheese, green peppers, red peppers, onion, low carb tortilla (10g carbs), dash of hot sauce
  • 2:00pm Meal 3–Fat Free Greek Yogurt (6oz), 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 5:00pm evening run/walk
  • 6:00pm Meal 4–Chocolate protein shake with just protein and 6oz 1% milk
  • 8:00pm Meal 5–Chicken stirfry with green peppers, red peppers, broccoli, onion, spicy sezchuan sauce, 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 104 oz h2o

 

 

If you run, you are a runner…

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Tomorrow starts a new exercise program (basically a boot camp style program–but indoors all summer!) at a gym near my house.  It’s a structured 12 week program and I joined it because I want to go on auto-pilot with my exercise this summer! I work better this way.

But, in addition to the new exercise program I am starting, I am also going to do Runner’s World Running Streak 2012: Run 1 mile everyday from Memorial Day until July 4 (my birthday).  That’s 38 consecutive days of running.  7 miles a week.

Good thing it stopped raining…going out now! :-)

Radish, Scallion, Turnips, Rhubarb, oh my!

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Just found out that due to the unseasonably warm spring we had, that I will get my first CSA share one week early!  Because my shares comes from an amazing farm, they tell us beforehand what we are likely to receive in our share!  Helps us plan better.  So here is what I will likely get this week:

  • Salad Mix
  • Radish
  • Scallion
  • Turnip
  • Rhubarb
  • Lettuce Head
  • Potatoes
  • Spinach

Need to look up some good recipes for the turnip and rhubarb.  Also, since I don’t do potatoes, will most likely pass these on to my friend with whom I am splitting the share!

Now, off to find some recipes to post on my Pinterest site! :-)

Old School Oven-Fried Fish Dinner

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So, I posted a picture on FB of a meal I created that was inspired by my family’s tradition of the fried fish dinner, which usually consisted of cornmeal encrusted fried perch or catfish, spaghetti, cole slaw, and garlic bread.  I provided an updated, healthy version of the old school fish dinner with my own gluten free, lower (starchy) carb/fat version. Continue reading →

It’s All About Food.

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As I look back over the last year in my health journey I realize the impact of my quick relocation from Chicago to Madison.  When I decided to move back home to Chicago in 2010, I spent months planning and thinking about the impact the transition would have on my health journey.  However, when I decided to move back to Madison in 2011, though I realized internally that I needed to be back in Madison for my academic productivity and progress, I literally made the relocation in one weekend because I landed a job. Continue reading →

Happy Valentine’s Day! You are a star.

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Star

You are a star!

Hi all!  It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve been in The Yellow Space!  My personal chef client went out of town!  However, during the past two weeks, I have been testing some easy crock pot creations.  In the coming week, I will share those with you, so stay tuned!

Today, however, I’d like to share with you an excerpt from a magazine article that I shared with my accountability group.  Although the message was written for an African-American female audience, I believe all women can benefit from realizing that they, indeed, are stars. Continue reading →

Got chocolate?

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A post on chocolate, just in time for Valentine’s Day! LOL! Not really :-)

I don’t have a raging sweet tooth. My emotion-fed cravings usually center on savory, fatty, fried foods.  However, during certain times of the month ;-) my desire for sweets takes an upward swing.  When this happens, I don’t ignore the craving, instead I try to satisfy it with healthy, satisfying fruit options–except for when I have a chocolate craving! Continue reading →

Chopped!

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Avocado Dip

Yummy Avocado Dip with Fresh Veggies (Recipe Below)

Have you ever heard of that show, Chopped! on the Food Network? If you haven’t, it’s a food competition show where the contestants are given a picnic basket full of random ingredients for each course: appetizer, main course, and dessert. Based on what they are given, they have to develop creative recipes within specific time frames. Sometimes they are given items as random as duck eggs, arrowroot powder, and peanut butter in the same basket! Their task is to wow the judges so that they can progress to the next course! Well, this week’s share of the Jordandal Farms CSA had me feeling like I was on a episode of Chopped! We received so many random items in the CSA—I put my best foot forward and hopefully the judge (Dustin) won’t chop me from the game! LOL Just kidding!  Continue reading →

Back in THE YELLOW SPACE w/exciting news!

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Exciting times in my life and what better way to celebrate and chronicle these times then to post about them right here at my virtual home—The Yellow Space!

Recently, I was hired by my favorite personal trainer in Madison to be his PERSONAL CHEF!  Seriously! Since Dustin wants to me to contribute what I cook for him weekly on his blog, I thought I’d just post to mine, weekly, as well! Continue reading →