Weekend Recap

Mondays… need I say more. I vote for a four day work week, three day weekend. My weekend was good, but short. Did P90x on Friday, back and legs. We had the hardest time getting it together, I pretty much half-assed the work out. Made some amazing chili for dinner, I’ll have to put up a pic. It’s a such a pretty dish. (recipe below). After that watched TV and went to bed. WOW you wouldn’t think I was 26, huh? More like 76. The weekdays really knock it out of me. I by no means have a physical job. In fact I sit on a yoga ball because my entire day is sitting, 8 hours. The yoga ball was a major improvement . The first week of using it my stomach was soo sore, you keep your balance with your core, and my back would hurt a little at the end of the day. I’ve been using it for about 5 months now and couldn’t go back to a real chair if I tried. I have a tendency to bounce through phone calls and emails, makes the day go much much faster, and they . I did some research there are a ton of benefits to sitting a ball and not a normal chair. Check this out “Ten Reasons To Use an Exercise Ball As your Chair” (I’m a big fan of #8). If you decide to take the plunge and buy one get one that’s a good quality. I had the privilege of having on burst right under me, not fun! Right now I’m using 75 cm from GoFit.net

Well back to weekend, Saturday woke up fairly early and went for a run. Ran 4 miles which isn’t anything amazing but I did concur this hill that has been my worst enemy since I moved into my new neighborhood.. It’s so steep and it is on my way home so when I get to it I’m usually far too tired to try and make it up it, so I chicken out and walk it… but not on Saturday. I plowed right up it! Amazing feeling, there was another who was right in front and they made half way up and walked, I passed them running! I was so excited you would of thought I won a million dollars that morning. Goals that you can actually achieve are great and even better when you achieve them. So brag away if you have any little achievements the world should know about!

Chili Recipe:

2 15oz. cans of Red Kidney beans
2 15oz. cans of Black Beans
2 Red Peppers
2 Green Peppers
1 large Onion
2 Green squash
3 cans of tomato sauce
1 can stewed tomatoes
2 cans diced tomatoes
Crushed red pepper
Garlic powder
1lb. Ground Lean Turkey
Chili powder
1 can of sweet corn

Put all can goods into a large pot and let simmer on medium heat, add garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and chili powder to taste.(I'm very heavy handed at this)
Chop all your veggies into bite size portions, and place into a wok (or frying pan) with a little olive oil and roast until tender.
Brown and drain your turkey in a separate pan.
Add veggies and turkey to the large pot with all your can goods and let sit on medium heat for at least an hour. (the longer the better)
This makes about 10-12 servings, it freezes really well. Just place them in baggies and you'll have a quick meal for anytime.

Music and Work Outs

So me and my boyfriend have been doing P90X, we are actually on our last week. Crazy! I completely recommend P90X, I've never had muscle, I mean NEVER and now I have arms. I mean "ticket to the gun show" arms. Give it a try but get ready to be in pain and "bring it". When you buy it you'll understand what I mean by "bring it". It's a 90 day commitment but worth missing those happy hours.

So yesterday on my lunch I ran over to FYE and picked up 2 new CDs, Police (classic) and Phoenix. We listened to Phoenix last night as we lifted. Let me tell you to my surprise the music went great with the work out. I was just totally "in the zone" ( I can't believe I actually just said that, but it's true!). It was the right music at the right time, I love how music can do that. My question is do you have a favorite CD or band that just puts you in that "I'm gunna have an awesome work out" mood?

Was hoping to listen to the Police this morning during my run, but my bed was way too perfect to get out of. When I did eventually leave fetal position I made an awesome "green monster" with a scoop of protein and was on my way. If you are a green monster virgin try it ASAP, perfect way to start the day. I'm still new to the "green monster movement". Here is the recipe I've been using:

1/2 Banana
3 Strawberries
1/2 cup of Yogurt
2 cups of Spinach
3 ice cubes
1 scope of Whey Protein
Splash of Skim Milk

Then Enjoy! Let me know what new combos you come up with.

First Time "Blogger"

Well hello there, so I'm sure this blog reeks of first time blogger. I've spent a lot of time reading many other blogs about food and health and decided I have some things to say as well. A lot of these girls out here I must say are amazing! Love them. So first let me introduce my self, my name is Lyndsey. I was never the epitome of health, growing up I was the token "Fat Girl". Had a good amount of friends, due to the fact my personality and humor were top notch seeing that I had to make up for where I was lacking, or should I say not lacking. The ugly duckling syndrome... producing skinny adults with self esteem issues everyday!

I'm definitely not having a pity party here. First couple of years in college burned of all the weight and started what I refer to as my real life. I'm not going to say I did it in the healthiest way, and I'm in no way condoning eating disorders etc.
After that time period of drinking and eating ( wait did I actually eat? ). I started to pack the pounds back on. Decided to take back my life and charge on to better horizons, the RIGHT WAY! So that's a quick recap of the last 26 years of my life. Today I eat very healthy, drink on occasion and work out like a manic. The journey has started to build the healthiest most efficient body I can have. Hopefully with this blog I can inspire and be inspired.