Week 3, Day 3 - Couch to 5k Program

It was another, hot, sunny and glorious day in Southern Cali day! I tend to get a later start on Saturdays and today was no exception. I decided to run on Westchester Parkway again. This time there were more fellow runners (I like the sound of that) and walkers as well. It was nice.

It went very similar again. It was hot outside and I felt myself dragging when I went to repeat the intervals on the way back. This is how it went:

Warm up: 5 - 10 minutes Static Stretching:

• Hip Flexors
• Quads
• Calves
• Abductors (inner thighs)

Podcast - Week 3 - Day 2:

• 5 minutes brisk walking
• 90 seconds running
• 90 seconds brisk walking
• 3:00 minutes running
• 3:00 minutes brisk walk
• 90 seconds running
• 90 seconds brisk walking
• 3:00 minutes running
• 3:00 minutes brisk walk
• 5:00 minutes brisk walk

I continue to double the workout and cut the last, 5 minute cool down walk, to only 3 minutes and then repeated the intervals again:

• 90 seconds running
• 90 seconds brisk walking
• 3:00 minutes running
• 3:00 minutes brisk walking
• 90 seconds running
• 90 seconds brisk walking
• 3:00 minutes running
• 3:00 minutes brisk walking
• 5 minutes brisk walking (cool down)

Yes, I will say I am nervous about week 4, but I am confident I can do it!

Cool Down: 5 minutes Static Stretching:

• Hip Flexors
• Quads
• Calves
• Abductors (inner thighs)

I drank 3 bottles of water after my run, I was parched. I am going to look into getting some sort of bottle holder for running.

Week 3, Day 1 - Couch 2 5K Program

For some reason I was nervous about the week 3 run this morning. I think some of the discussions we had in my Personal Fitness Trainer class about the body's energy systems put a bit of fear in me.

I decided I would eat a few calories of carbs & proteins (there was some sugar in there) to give me that boost that I would need. I also made sure to complete a good stretch to help me loosen up before the run.

I am still a bit sore from yesterday's "Eccentric" workout in my class. Yes, you read that right...eccentric, not concentric. It was such an odd way to work out but I have to say it really fatigued my muscles. We worked total body and finished with Eccentric Core exercises and finally a much needed stretch.

This is how it went:

Warm up: 5 - 10 minutes Static Stretching:

• Hip Flexors
• Quads
• Calves
• Abductors (inner thighs)

Podcast - Week 3 - Day 1:

• 5 minutes brisk walking
• 90 seconds running
• 90 seconds brisk walking
• 3:00 minutes running
• 3:00 minutes brisk walk
• 90 seconds running
• 90 seconds brisk walking
• 3:00 minutes running
• 3:00 minutes brisk walk
• 5:00 minutes brisk walk

I decided to double the workout again and cut the last, 5 minute cool down walk, to only 3 minutes and then repeated the intervals again:

• 90 seconds running
• 90 seconds brisk walking
• 3:00 minutes running
• 3:00 minutes brisk walking
• 90 seconds running
• 90 seconds brisk walking
• 3:00 minutes running
• 3:00 minutes brisk walking
• 5 minutes brisk walking (cool down)

I was actually amazed that I was able to run for 3 minutes. (Sounds silly right?) I could feel my body falling into the rhythm of the run. I just paced myself, kept my breathing steady and enjoyed the music on my Ipod. I am confident that next week when we run for 5 minutes and then later for 8 minutes that I will be able to do this.

Cool Down: 5 minutes Static Stretching:

• Hip Flexors
• Quads
• Calves
• Abductors (inner thighs)

I feel good today. Mission accomplished!

Week 2, Day 7 - Jorge Cruise's "The Belly Fat Cure - Fast Track"

Yippee! It has been 2 weeks since I started Jorge Cruise's "The Belly Fat Cure - Fast Track"

I ran again today and finished up week 2 of the Couch to 5k program I am doing. I am feeling very exhausted. I had to take a little rest today, but I am feeling much better now.

I tend not to sleep in a lot but I did get 7.5 hours of sleep. Nice!

I made a very nice Belly Good Pizza last night. Ever since I stumbles upon Jorge Cruise's Belly fat Cure, I have been obsessed with finding different ways to eat gluten free / grain free foods. Finding Jorge's Skinny Muffin was like opening a whole new door to eating healthy for me.

I played around with Almond & Flax meal and this is what I came up with:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Cup Almond Meal
• 1 cup Flax Meal
• 1 Large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 Tbs Olive Oil
• Water - small amount as needed. (Dough should be firm and a bit crumbly).
• 1/4 cup Low Sugar Tomato sauce (your favorite brand)
• Granulated Garlic
• Grated Parmesan
• Shredded Cheese (your choice of favorites, mix it up)
• Sliced vegetables: Bell Peppers, Onion, Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Olives, Meats, etc

Belly Good Pizza







DIRECTIONS:

• Press this dough into a lightly oiled cookie sheet
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes until slightly golden
• Add your low sugar sauce as needed
• Sprinkle a bit of Granulated Garlic on top of sauce
• Sprinkle a bit of Grated Parmesan
• Add Toppings - Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Jalapenos, Onion, Meats (if desired)
• Add Shredded Cheese of your choice
• Bake again at 350 degrees until cheese is golden and bubbly!

Mmm Good! Makes 4 servings,

MEALS:
Meal #1: Jorge Cruise's Skinny Muffin with Blueberries, coffee with sugar free creamer
Snack: No Snack
Meal #2: 2 servings of Belly Good Veggie Pizza
Snack: 4 ozs grilled Top Sirloin Steak
Meal #3:

WATER: 9 glasses

Week 2, Day 6 - Jorge Cruise's "The Belly Fat Cure - Fast Track"

Today was another great day.  I gave my body a rest because it was a bit achy from all of the running yesterday.  I felt weird not working out, but I am trying to listen to my body more.  I will be running again tomorrow morning as I finish up week 2 of the Couch to 5k program I am doing.

I got a bit more sleep as well, it was nice.

I seem to be losing fat in odd places.  I can see that my arms are smaller and my back is smaller, etc.  I have not been weight training , yet I can see more definition on my shoulders, etc.


MEALS:
Meal #1: Jorge Cruise's Skinny Muffin with Blueberries, coffee with sugar free creamer
Snack:  No Snack
Meal #2: 2 servings of Shrimp Campechana (shrimp, abalone, tomato, cilantro, avocado, hot sauce, lime juice)
Snack: 1 small pkg. of Trader Joe's "Just a handful of cashews", 1 Tbs of shredded cheese
Meal #3: 2 servings of my Belly Good Almond Meal Crust Pizza (almond flour, egg, olive oil, 2 Tbs low sugar sauce, bell peppers, mushrooms, tiny bit of onion, cheese.)., 1 square of Ghiradelli 86% Cacao (1/4 of a serving)

WATER: 9 glasses

Week 2, Day 4 - Jorge Cruise's "The Belly Fat Cure - Fast Track"

Today is the 4th day of the 2nd week.  I am feeling really great on the program.  I wish I could get more sleep, but once again I was up late.  I managed to sleep in a little but I really need to work on this.

I am happy to announce that I have lost a little more weight on Jorge's program.  I am down another 2 lbs for a total of 8.25 lobs in 2 weeks.  I don't have a lot of weight to lose so I am very happy with these results.  I know Jorge claims that a person can lose u to 14 lbs in 2 weeks so for me 8.25 lbs is terrific!

I went for another run in my Couch to 5k program this morning.  I am in week 2, day 2.  It was challenging but i was thrilled to do the run 2 times.  I am still feeling tired from it but I also feel victorious!

MEALS:
Meal #1: Jorge Cruise's Skinny Muffin with Blueberries, coffee with sugar free creamer
Snack:  no snack
Meal #2:
Snack: 
Meal #3:

WATER:  4 glasses