Detox and more....

Lost 2.0 on the detox and did not have a wonderful weekend. Did OK, but not perfect.... so I know I could have been down 1 more if I stuck to it better all weekend.... did not eat bad stuff really, just too many raw nuts and things like that. Hoping for a better week.

Working out is ROCKING right now and I am totally on pace for the Tri-Training. Feeling strong running, biking and lifting.... weak in swimming which I need to find a way to work on. Just not improving in that area.

Hoping for a super week. Thank goodness for Gluten Free oatmeal and egg whites. They save my life on the detox. Hope anyone reading this makes strong choices and does at least one thing today that makes you feel stronger.

For the Love of OATMEAL....

Those close to me think I have an "oatmeal problem" and they are probably right. BUT, I am OK with it. Of all the problems I have, the "oatmeal problem" is probably the one I am least worried about! :)

Before this spring I had not EVER eaten oatmeal (well, except an occasional packet of pre-made, just add water maple and brown sugar)... I did not even really like it. I have been eating cleaner for the past four years and just skipped any oatmeal recipes I seen in my healthy cookbooks. I would see those GIANT tubs of rolled oats oatmeal and wonder how ANYONE could ever eat that much nasty oatmeal. Now I buy those at least once (or twice) a month. I found the book 75 Ways to Love Your Oatmeal by the fabulous (and very real) Jenny Grothe.

I feel in love with oatmeal in ways I never knew possible. I never thought to BAKE IT. I am not sure if it is because I do not each much that tastes very good or if this book just rocks out oatmeal, but I swear, I have had the best oatmeal I could ever imagine. And, most of it is really good for me and it keeps me on track in my nutritional goals. And it tastes like dessert. I mean it. Today I made Busia and I Brown Sugar and Baked Date Baked Oatmeal and oh my it was AWESOME. Just awesome. And it filled me up in a way that felt like I was cheating for only 237 healthy calories. Cannot ask for more. I am on a mostly Vegan Detox (except I cannot give up egg whites yet - I might never give them up) and the oatmeal just works for me. If you have not tried baked oatmeal, look for Jenny on Facebook and go to her recipes for bodybuilders site on FB. She has tons of baked oatmeal (and other yummy treats) on there for FREE. Seriously, you will not be sorry if you try it. :)

Day 5 of the 30 day detox is rocking. Did killer spin class (60 minutes) followed by a 20 minute lap swim (whew, I am not a great swimmer, but it is a great workout) and then during all star practice I was happily studying in the bleachers and they needed parents to run so I ran and ran and ran bases... I feel like I sort of did my own mini super sprint triathalon today! :) My eating has been totally on point and I never feel physically better than when on the Arbonne 30 day feeling fit detox. I love it. It just works for me.

I hope you are making ONE LITTLE CHOICE today that will lead you to better health. Deciding to get fit was one the best choices I have ever made. I love it.

Day Four....

Another super day. Did Chealean Extreme this morning followed by two sets of killer abs. Ate 1410 healthy calories. Got to 29% protein with very limited animal products.... feeling proud of how I am learning to fill my body with a wide range of healthy foods and getting more protein with lentils, chia seeds, and vegan protein powders. I never feel physically better than when I am lifting, running, swimming AND eating well. When I cut out protein, it really makes me feel better overall. I love this Arbonne Detox!!

Also got two new FAMILY based cookbooks in the mail today (Thanks Katie for my Barnes and Nobel Giftcard). I am going to try to have each girl pick what we eat and cook dinner with me weekly this summer. It has to be relatively healthy, and something NEW that we have not made before. They are both excited about it, and I am, too!! Here are the two new books I got today.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Family-Dinner/Laurie-David/e/9780446565462?x=33211706

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Whole-Family-Cookbook/Michelle-Stern/e/9781440511202?x=22211706

Day Three....

Did great today, not perfect, but great. The Detox really makes me feel GREAT. I am stunned how much better I feel when I do not consume any dairy at all! Just stunned. Went shopping today and was so proud that I washed most of the fruit and veggies right when we got home. Had two big salads today and a super green smoothie. Also, had a super workout. Got a ton of Taylor work done, too. I love healthy and productive days.

Day two on Detox was rocking....

Had a smoking early morning workout with a spin class and a great swim. A man swimming really helped me improve my stroke and I felt SO MUCH BETTER by the end of my swim today. How nice that he took the time and initiative to help me. I am impressed by that.

I feel like if I stick to the plan I found in the My First Triathalon book I might just make it! :)

I also stuck 100% to the detox and even drank the detox tea (I am NOT a fan of hot drinks, but I am trying to drink one cup of detox tea daily). I had a green protein smoothie, blueberry baked oatmeal, lentil soup, and a new (awesome) green beans with gado gado sauce from the Tosa Reno Eat Clean Cookbook (I love EVERYTHING tosca writes). Feeling strong, but tired from the workouts yesterday and today.

And, super nervous about all three of my Taylor Classes AND the Praxis II I just signed up to take July 23rd. Trying to stay on top of my workouts, eat clean, stick to the detox, and not lose my mind trying to get schoolwork done while chasing around my little monkeys. Deep breath, and doing the best I can. :) Hope you are taking steps towards greater health.

10 weeks to Triathalon, 12 weeks to 40...

I started a new FitBook today. I am a

BIG believer in writing down goals in order to have a chance at achieving them. Since I was one week away from a new book and it is exactly 3 months until I hit 40 and 10 weeks to the Chicago SuperSpring Triathalon, I felt like it was a good time to start FRESH. I spent the entire swim lesson today (girls both loved it and Kal already tested into group two) writing out my 10 weeks to the Tri plan... I got a great Triathalon Training book to push me in the right direction, and I outlined my daily workouts for the next 10 weeks. I also wrote out my 12 week fitness, nutrition, and OTHER goals. I like having that all on one place. I love a new fitbook. It is a fresh start to do things a little better than I did before. Here is to a super 12 weeks.

Day 1 of 30...

I have to say, I love day one of a detox plan. I LOVE IT. I feel so empowered to be strong and make good choices. I have my meals planned for the week and my workout plan outlined. Now it is UP TO ME to make it happen. Did a heavy lifting session this morning followed by a quick run with the 20 minutes I had left before waking up the monkeys for science camp. Almost shortened my run, but decided to kick it up a notch and run faster which felt GREAT (when it was over). Weighed in heavier than I thought this morning which always hurts my heart, but it all starts NOW and I am stronger than I ever thought possible.... Going to print out the 30 day journal and stick it on the fridge as a constant reminder to take notes on how I feel.... Here is the link to the program if you want to try this.... It is long, but I never felt better than the first time I did this Fresh Start program.

http://www.stacythorn.com/files/docs/Fresh%20Start%204Week%20Healthy%20Living%20Program.pdf

Have a healthy week.