Gold's Gym Blog

Starting Weight = 160.2

This week’s weight = 156.25

Weight loss to date = 4 pounds!!!

I’ve gotten into a really nice routine. It looks a little something like this:

Mondays - 60 minutes CARDIO (x-training :upright bike or spin bike)

Tuesdays - Strength training with Personal Trainer Justin, plus 20-40 minutes of CARDIO (treadmill run)

Wednesdays - Yoga DVD at home

Thursdays - Strength training with Personal Trainer Justin, plus 20-40 minutes of CARDIO (treadmill run)

Fridays - 60 minutes of CARDIO (treadmill run)

Saturdays - Strength training “homework” on my own

Sundays - Long run

I am seeing/feeling my diet/nutrition moving in a positive direction! I had my last diet pop almost 2 months ago, on Christmas Day. I am still pop-free, and am drinking even more water. I find it helpful to have two 32 oz. water bottles filled and chilled in the refrigerator. I try to drink 2-3 liters of water every day!

I have been staying away from the sweet treats as well. Girl Scout cookies??!? No, thank you! And you know what? I don’t miss them.

In general, I am moving more and more to a clean eating lifestyle — eating more fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean proteins, etc… I try to stay away from processed foods as much as possible. I’m not perfect, but a work in progress.

Bananas are my best friend! I love them as a post-workout snack. I like bananas when they have just turned yellow, maybe even slightly green. If it has brown spots on it, it is too ripe for my liking. When bananas get too ripe for all family members, they get peeled, sliced, and frozen. Frozen bananas are great for smoothies! My favorite smoothie combinations are: 1) Banana & Pineapple Juice; 2) Banana & Coconut Milk; 3) Mango & Pineapple Juice.

Weighing In, Week 2