Greek ranch dip (and sore muscles!)

I am so tired! Passed out last night on the couch, hubby woke me up at 9:30!! Working out is kicking my butt!


Today was sorta easy, got it done, burnt 512 calories.

I can not wait to weigh in! Although I'll be upset if I don't see pounds going down, but I should see the inches go down (which reminds me I didn't post them...I'll do it the day I take the measurements again)

So, yesterday I tried something I found on Pinterest (I'm on that site ALL the time). It got me thinking about starting another blog about the things that I've done from there. Not sure.

Anyway, Greek yogurt+Ranch mix= PURE AWESOMENESS!!!
It turns out to be roughly 20 calories per serving! I will let you process that........Yup! Mine was 21 calories for 2 tbsp of dip! Talk about HEALTHY ranch!

Someone else told me it makes a good cheese. I like the strawberry yoplait Greek yogurt. Going to see what else I can do with it :)


Lets see...do I have any tips for today??? Keep pushing! I hurt so bad when I got up (muscles were SO sore) but I pushed through it and don't hurt near as bad. Don't over do it, but don't take the day off unless it's your actual day off. I have 3 more days before my day off! Next week, you won't hurt as bad and will be able to do more! :)

Recovery?

Today was Cardio Recovery...and let me tell you, there wasn't much recovery at all! My legs are SO sore right now! I can hardly sit down without them shaking. Squats are not my friend today.

Had a yummy breakfast though :) Scrambled eggs with diced onion, green pepper, and tomato. Super good! I take the Jenny Craig idea (I think it was Jenny) and don't "count" my veggies. They tell their clients (so Valerie Burtinelli said in something I read) that the veggies are unlimited...UNLIMITED!!! They also have a soup that you can make that is...UNLIMITED! I wish I had the recipe for it because it sounded super delicious.

I'm doing pretty good with my eating. Not eating too much, and I have to say I'm not starving either. I do know that if I continue to use my Shakeology as my lunch I really need to get healthy snacks for between lunch and dinner. I haven't done terrible, ate some cheese nips yesterday but it was like 300 calories worth of "snack". I need veggies or yogurt or something.

I am looking forward to seeing results this time around. I'm going to make it happen! I didn't mention, but the last time I went to the doctor I had gained 7 pounds :( I also have gained inches around my waist, belly, and hips. IT HAS GOT TO GO!

Seen something interesting the other day.
"It takes 4 weeks for you to notice you body changing, 8 weeks for your friends to notice, and 12 weeks for the rest of the world to notice. Give it 12 weeks. DON'T QUIT!"

That is one of the many quotes I have in my fitness journal. Hopefully it helps!

Loving these sites! Check them out!!

These are a few sites that I use. I figured I would share them with you all!


Myfitnesspal-free calorie tracker! Lets you track the calories you eat and burn. Also, sets up a weight loss "program" for you to follow telling you how many calories you need to eat to lose a certain amount of weight per week.

Shakeology- The healthiest meal you will eat all day!! Helps you lose weight, feel energized, lower cholesterol, also improves digestion and regularity. (This is what I am excited to get on Thursday!!)

BeachBody- Awesome workouts to chose from! Amazing support!! (If you order through me, I will be your coach for FREE! I will help you with anything you need)

Hungry Girl-Recipes for great alternatives for foods you love! Instead of a slice of cake that is 440 calories try their recipe and only eat 221 calories!

Of course, there are a lot of support pages on face book! I am a member of a few pages geared towards military wives. If you can't find a page, why not start one? I bet there are others just like you trying to get fit and healthy!


*TIP*
Start out small. Don't rush into working out and eating healthy. Baby steps and you will get there. If you find that eating healthy all the time is too overwhelming, then shoot for one meal/snack that's healthy. After that's a normal thing then add another healthy meal. Eventually you will eat healthy without even thinking about it. Do not deny your body foods, that is a sure way to get off track and binge on the junk! If you drink pop/soda then start cutting it out, drink less and less of the bad and replace it with water. You won't suffer from "withdraw" and will be replacing it with what your body needs. (I have been free of Mt.Dew working on my 2nd day now!!)