Day 10 - Last Fiber Drink :)

I woke to meet my buddy Fiber Drink.  I chugged that bad boy down and followed it with 3 Catalyst.  Boom -- last Fiber Drink is D.O.N.E.!!!!!  This promises to be a challenging week.  I'm traveling to Chicago Tues/Weds, starting CrossFit Weds/Thurs and running my first 5K on Friday.  I also need to fit in my fulltime job :)

So what I'm "noodling on" today is how/if I can manage to do the Lean in 13 eating program.  Wow, it is STRICT....  I'm going to try to follow it the best I can.  That, plus the CrossFit and 5Ks, and I want to get my legs lean and TONE.  Wish me luck!

Morning: Fiber Drink, Priobiotic, 3 Catalyst
Breakfast: Meal Replacment Shake, 3 JointPromotion, 2 OmegaPlex
Snack: 2 scrambled eggs, banana
Lunch: 3 chicken/pineapple meatballs mixed in with a 1/4 - 1/2 cup quinoa.  Lots of yummy juices in the meatballs so I didn't need any sauce or anything.  Super yummy!!  I got the meatballs at Sam's club, so I have enough to get me through at least the rest of the challenge, if not longer :)
Snack: Almonds
Dinner: Mixed greens with white balsamic dressing and more chicken meatballs
    * I got some not so pleasant work-related information, so I'm having a beer right now.... But it's a Miller Lite, at least I went for that instead of Oberon!
Bed: 3 Catalyst, 2 Nighttime Recovery

Day 9

Yesterday was a long day -- we had Bobby's party starting at 3, and it ended around 10:30 with a bonfire and s'mores.  But I woke up to get back on track with my cleanse today - which including my first run of Week 6 on the Couch to 5K running plan.  Considering that I got off track a bit the last few days, the run made me feel better and got me back into reminding myself to take care of my body.  I also need to prepare myself for running my very first 5K this Friday.... what have I gotten myself into??

Morning: Fiber Drink, 3 Catalyst and Rehydrate
   * Run/Walk 35 minutes
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and a banana.  3 JointPromotion, 2 OmegaPlex
Snack:  none.... it was a late breakfast... just had a Pink Lemonade Spark and a little time in the sun reading a magazine....ahhhh, relaxing!
Lunch: Leftover Moe's chicken, salsa and a few chips, a handful of peanut butter granola.  (3 Catalyst 30 minutes before)
   * I have since given away the leftover tortilla chips so I'm not tempted anymore!!!
Snack: Almonds
Dinner: Bobby's leftover broccoli.  I know, it wasn't enough and I should have had more.  But it's all I could manage to muster up the energy to eat.
Bedtime: 2 Nighttime Recovery, 3 Catalyst

Day 8 & Bobby's Birthday Party

Well.... I woke up Saturday morning having complete regrets for cheating on the cleanse the night before with wine and beer.  But it was a new day, I woke up to my Fiber drink and did the best I could for the day, considering we had a big party for Bobby today!

Morning: Fiber Drink, 3 Catalyst
Breakfast: Eggs, 2 OmegaPlex
Snack: Almonds, Banana
Lunch, Snack, Dinner all kind of ran together -- Bobby's party started at 3pm and we had Moe's fajita/salad bar.  I can't pass on the chips, but that's the only "bad" food I had, I added black beans, guac, chicken and salsa.  There was a lot to do for the party to keep things going, so staying on the move helped me avoid the food.  Now... the beer and the wine I couldn't avoid.  It's just my weakness..... So yes, I caved and had some beer and wine.  So two days in a row with bad beverage choices, but still overall really good with food. 
Bedtime: Nighttime Recovery... still a little sore from my intro Cross Fit class...

Day 7

Wow, I'm already on Day 7?!?  That's crazy.  This week has gone by really fast!   I've been doing really good with the cleanse this week, but I fear the weekend ahead.  We have a birthday party for  Bobby tomorrow at our house.  We're having fajita and salad bars from Moe's, so I should be able to eat the chicken, beans, guacamole, etc.  What I'm more worried about is the cake... Dainty Maid cake... it's oh-so delicious and delightful!  Who knows, when the cake is cut maybe I won't even want a piece... we'll just have to see.  I also just got back from the liquor store with some yummy wines and beers.  That will be a hard one too.  I may cave... I mean, Bobby's birthday only comes once a year... right?  (I love how I'm already talking myself into thinking it's okay!!).  Anyway, that's tomorrow, gotta get through today first!

Morning: ProBiotic Restore, water (I forgot my catalyst... will take before lunch)
Breafkast: Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake, 2 OmegaPlex
Mid-Morning: Almonds, banana
Lunch: Broccoli slaw, black beans, tuna (I think... I don't remember...), 2 OmegaPlex
Snack: Almonds
Dinner: Seared tuna salad with ginger dressing and avocado at The Chubby Trout.  YUM!
   *  In the interest of full disclosure, I fell off the wagon and had some beer and wine.....
Bed: Herbal Cleanse tablets

Day 6 - and a big accomplishment!

Who just ran 20 minutes straight on the Couch 2 5K program?  THIS GIRL!!!  Yea, I know for all the runners out there this is peanuts, but for me this is huge.  I have to give myself props, but also remember not to slow down, I still have more improvement left to do.  But for now, I'm giving myself a little pat on the back.  OH, and I'm doing my intro to CrossFit tonight, too.  Am I crazy?  Possibly.....

Wake up:  Probiotic Restore, Spark (mixed Cherry and Orange), 3 Catalyst
     *  Ran a half hour later and drank Rehydrate before
Breakfast: Meal replacement shake, 3 Joint Promotion, 2 OmegaPlex
Snack: 2 scrambled eggs, banana
Lunch: Broccoli slaw, black beans, tomatoes, tuna and avocado salsa
    * Bit of a headached so added a Spark around 1:30 pm
Snack and Dinner are all kind of running together, because I have CrossFit at 7 and want to make sure I'm not full when I go to that.  So for snack I had some oatmeal raisin granola about 3:30, hummus/carrots and apple at 4:30, muscle gain at 5:30. 
   * CrossFit 7pm.  It was just an intro class so it wasn't a full, intense workout.  But man, I can feel it
already!  So I added Advil to my bedtime supplements.
Bedtime: Herbal Cleanse, 3 Nightime Recovery, 3 Catalyst, 4 advil

Day 5

Woke up... still at 128.  But not discouraged!  I came home from taking Bobby to school and what was at my door but my big a$$ AdvoCare order!  Yippee!!!  I've got a ton of inventory now so I can send something directly to you :)

Wake: ProBiotic Restore, water
Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, banana, and carrots.  Spark, pink lemonade.
Mid morning Snack - Trader Joe's Omega Trek Mix
Lunch - Carrots & Celery with Hummus.  Tyson precooked chicken chunks.
Afternoon snack - Handful of almonds and an apple.  Was still hungry a little later so I had a few rice cakes.  Don't knock 'em, they're good!
Dinner - Salmon and mixed greens, balsamic dressing
Bedtime - Herbal Cleanse, 2 Nighttime Recovery, 2 OmegaPlex

My Goals

I can't believe I'm doing this.... but I'm posting some before pictures IN A BATHING SUIT!  So that I can see the actual progress of this Challenge.  Yes, people, I believe in it that much that I'm willing to let you all see my flabby ass in a bathing suit.  For the past 15 years or so, I can probably count the number of times I have put on a bathing suit.  There are many years I simply did not own a bathing suit.  There are some summers where I would not wear shorts. I hated my legs and was so ashamed that I would wear capris as much as I possibly could.  And dresses?  Forget about it.  With these tree stumps, I never felt comfortable in a dress.  SO....  what's my point?  I want to be able to put on a bathing suit, a pair of shorts or a dress and feel CONFIDENT.  The last 6 months have allowed me the chance to slim down a bit.  But I'm using this challenge to really take it to the next level.  As you can see, I'm not obese, and parts of me I'm fine with... HOWEVER, I could really really really do without the flab, cellulite and lack of tone in my lower body.  I'm really looking to TONE UP and get my legs and buns looking better.  This has been my problem area for many, many years, so I would be beyond thrilled if I can get this looking tip top and ready for shorts/bathing suit season. 

These are the pictures I will keep in mind when I start CrossFit and want to give up!

I also hope that adding workouts will improve my posture....

Now if only this Challenge could make my bed and clean my room for me........