What's Next?

Hello!

I hope everyone had a good weekend! I enjoyed my relaxing weekend and I'm feeling like it's going to be a great week!

It's hard to believe that I've been out of work for almost 3 weeks. While I'm happy that I don't have the stress of working there any more, I do find myself with quite a bit of free time, wondering what to do and what's next. I need to find a job, even something part-time for now. For now, I'll just keep searching...

Pat and I have been having a hard time getting around today after doing the P90X Plyometrics last night! Those squats must really work!

I had a dr. appointment this morning and we stopped for a nice cup of coffee afterward...then when I got home I made "OIAJ":

1/2 C. oats

2 C. water

handful of raisins

splash of vanila

1/4 scoop choc. protein powder

remainder of P.B. jar

Enjoyed with iced coffee and my cacium/vitamin D supplement :)

I'm off to my brother's and his girlfriend's to try on some dresses for the bach. party in AC this weekend! Have a great day! :)

P90X

Hello! We had a great time at the Phillies game last night, even though they lost :( We were starving when we got home and ate the leftover pizza from Friday night - I did not take pictures. This morning we went to Perkin's for breakfast. I had never been there before and probably won't go back. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I bought P90X about a month ago after reading about it on several other blogs. Since I was just cleared to start doing some cardio, I figured today was the perfect time to start! Pat and I took before pictures and did the fitness testing before completing the first (plyometrics) video. Here are my before shots: 

I expected the program to be intense and we both worked up a good sweat during that hour. Our legs are burning from all of the squats! I think they are good signs. Beforehand I had some blueberries and a protein shake with the following:

1 C. skim milk

1 Tbsp. P.B.

1 scoop choc. protein powder

1/2 frozen banana

ice cubes

Pat grilled tilapia filets, corn, onions and sweet potatos for dinner:

It was delicious! We will probably just relax the rest of the evening :) I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Change of Plans and PHILLIES

Good morning! :) My day didn't exactly start off so great. I had plans to work at the Y from 7:30-2. I got up at 6:15 (early for a Sat.!) to get myself ready, start wash, etc. I got to work and someone else was scheduled for that time! So, I headed home. Now I'm actually glad to have the extra hours for the day! I was able to go to the produce stand with my Dad (we usually do that on Saturday mornings) and have a leisurely breakfast at home :)

1 C. Kashi Go Lean
1 C. Skim milk
1 Banana
(Enjoyed with an unpictured iced coffee :) )

Pat is working this morning, then we have plans to go to our fav. lunch spot, run a few errands and get ready for the Phillies game! After watching last night's game, I'm really excited!

Cleared for Cardio!

Hello!

I am so excited to report that I've been cleared to do non-weight bearing cardio exercising for the next 6 weeks! That means I'm allowed to bike, swim or use the elliptical every other day. It seems as though my fracture is healing as it should. I went out to lunch with my grandmom and then to the pool for a few hours. I had the 1/2 salad & soup at Panera Bread with a whole grain baguette. Yum! A few hours later when I got home I had a "SIAB" (smoothie in a bowl). I used:
                                                            1 C. skim milk
                                                            1 banana
                                                            1 TB. P.B.
                                                            1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
                                                            sprinkle of cinnamon

This may have been the best snack I've ever had...

Right now I'm just catching up on email and job searching. We'll be having pizza at my parents' tonight :)

Operation Beautiful!

Good morning! I went to the gym and lifted for upper body (again!) this morning. I've been continuing the job search since I got back. I did get to watch Caitlin's Operation Beautiful segment on the Today Show! It was very exciting and inspiring :) I made chocolate peanut butter oatmeal for breakfast: 

1/2 C. oats

1/2 scoop choc. protein powder

1 TB. chunky P.b.

2 C. water

handful of raisins

sprinkle of cinnamon

Delicious! Enjoyed with my coffee and calcium/D supplement :)

I wanted to go to the pool today, but I think it may rain. I'm hoping it holds off. Otherwise, I will probably keep busy cleaning! Tomorrow is my follow-up appointment with the sports medicine doctor. I'm excited and hoping he'll tell me I can start some form of cardio again! Have a great day! :)

First Post!

Hello! I'm so excited to officially be blogging! I finally decided to start my own blog after years of enjoying reading others. Please feel free to read my "About Me" page to learn more about me.

This morning I went to the gym and lifted (upper body). I can't wait until I can start to incorporate cardio (hopefully after Friday)! When I got home I had Kashi Go Lean with skim milk and a banana for breakfast. I made a batch of brownies and got my hair highlighted:

I took this cute picture of Carmel as she snoozed...ah, what a life!

I'm having my parents and grandparents over for dinner tonight. I'm making spaghetti with meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and we'll enjoy the brownies I made earlier!