My Workouts for the Week of 11/24-11/30 2008

Only four days of working out this week.  Been sick but pushed through and at least accomplished a few good days.

Monday-
30 min. Walk Away the Pounds Walk N Tone w/ab belt

Tuesday-
Day Off

Wednesday-
Day Off

Thursday-
55 min. Spin class
30 min. Elliptical

Friday-
51 min. Walk Away the Pounds 4 mile Walk Slim

Saturday-
60 min. Spin class

Sunday-
Day Off

How was your week?

 

Benefits of Berries

Your Friday Fit & Healthy Lifestyle tip is ready.

Today’s Tip: Benefits of Berries

So many types of berries, so little time.

  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Cranberries

and more!

Berries have many wonderful health benefits.  They are a great source of fiber and many contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and more.  You should add berries to your diet on a regular basis.  Some are only good in the summer but look in your grocer’s freezer so you can benefit all year round.  The frozen berries are just as good, in my opinion.  I especially like that berries are low calorie and naturally sweet.

I have added berries to smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, fruit salads and cold cereal.  Yum!

A few berry recipes:

Berry Oatmeal Cups recipe from my friend Roni.

A healthy Strawberry Shortcake recipe?

What are your favorite types of berries?  How do you like to eat your berries?

 

Weekly Weigh In: November 26

Almost forgot to check in.  No change this week.

Current weight: 202
Goal weight: 135-140
Pounds left to go: 60+

 

I am Thankful for…

Hubby-He works hard and always supports me in everything I do. He is smart, kind and loving. We have a lot of fun together and just enjoy life and for that I am thankful.

My step kids and family- they make life much more fun.

Friends- My online/offline friends have been so supportive in my quest for a healthy lifestyle so THANK YOU

My Pets- My ‘babies’ (Basset Hound, Blue & Gold Macaw, cat and turtle) just make me smile every day.

There are so many other things I’m thankful for I couldn’t begin to post them all.

Life is good!

 

My Workouts for the Week of 11/17-11/23 2008

I had a great week of workouts!  It’s so nice to get back into it.  In a few weeks we’ll be going to Jamaica so we look forward to using their state of the art fitness facility and possibly taking some of their fitness classes.  Yoga on the beach anyone?  I have never done yoga but we are thinking about it.

On to this week….

Monday-
45 min. Bollywood Booty DVD
15 min. walk outside

Tuesday-
45 min. Walk Away the Pounds 3 mile Walk Slim
15 min. walk outside

Wednesday-
30 min. rebounding
18 min. Bollywood Booty Bonus selections
15 min. walk outside

Thursday-
35 min. Walk Away the Pounds 2 mile Walk Slim
15 min. walk outside

Friday-
10 min. walk outside

Saturday-
60 min. Spin class
20 min. Elliptical

Sunday-
50 min. Spin class
15 min. Elliptical

How was your week?

 

How many calories are you drinking?

It’s Friday! Time for your Fit & Healthy Lifestyle Tip.

Today’s Tip: Be cautious of your drink calories

Be cautious of your drink choices. Are you aware of how many calories you are drinking? If not, you might be drinking too many calories. I am always cautious of what I’m drinking because many drinks are high in calories and sugar. Have you ever stopped to look at the labels on some drinks? Next time you’re at the store glance at the labels.

Some items to watch out for:

  • Soda (I gave up soda back in May 2005 and it was a great decision. I’m working on hubby now *wink*)
  • Sports Drinks
  • Beer/Liquor/Cocktails
  • Creamers
  • Fruit Juice

Another thing you want to be cautious of is the serving size on many bottled drinks. Most of these drinks have TWO servings so be sure to watch for that.

Here are a few good drink choices:

  • Water (add lemon, lime or a slice of orange to change it up)
  • Tea- hot or iced (use honey or agave nectar for the sweetener)
  • Skim, low-fat or soy milk

Are you aware of how many calories you are drinking? What are some of your favorite healthy drinks?