Basic Kick Butt Workout

Hello Friends;

Life in Florida is starting to take shape. I have a pretty regular workout schedule and am venturing into some classes. I have started CrossFIT classes and am pretty sure that I will be getting my butt kicked at least once a week!! Check out crossfit.com if you are interested in learning more. CrossFIT programs are very popular across the country and popping up in alot of communities.

I have a big trip planned for myself next week! I will spend three days in Chicago visiting my stepdaughter then off to San Diego to visit my uncle and his wife. I will be out of my regular workout routine but will do my best to get a few workouts in while I am away.

When I return, I have decided my family is going Paleo. As many of you know, I have been playing outside the edges of Paleo nutrition for awhile now but I feel like it is time to embrace it. Fortunately, David is on board as he lost 40 pounds last year eating primally. Evan will be a harder sell but he is not in control of the food that comes into the house :)

Here is the workout that has me cringing every time I have to move or go to the bathroom!

Squat jumps - 15x3
Front/back lunge - 12x3 (per leg)
Single leg dead lift - 12x3 (per leg - use dumbell for extra challenge)
Pushups - 20x3
Burpee - 15x3
Prone plank with arm reach - 10x3 (one arm lift equal one rep)
Sit up - 15x3 (lying flat on back, put soles of feet together, reach arms overhead then sit up and curl down)
Side plank - 30 secondsx3

Try to do this circuit three times. Good luck!!!!

Stay Well :)

Low Carb Quiche

Hello Friends;

Well, I weighed myself yesterday morning and am happy to report that I am done about a pound give or take an ounce or two :) The way I look at it, it's not much but it's better than going up!!

I made this quiche last night and served it with a green salad. David and Evan really liked it. There were no leftovers.

Broccoli Quiche

4 cups broccoli florets
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups coconut milk or cream
1 tbsp melted butter
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 grated cheese (optional)

Preheat oven to 425

Butter 10 inch round or 13x9 square baking dish.

Cook broccoli in microwave or boiling water for 4 minutes.

Whisk together eggs, coconut milk/cream, butter, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in broccoli and cheese if using.

Pour into baking dish and bake 20 minutes until middle is set.

Enjoy!

One Week In

Hello Friends;

Ugghhhhhh!!! Forgot to weigh myself this morning so I have no idea if I am up or down. Don't feel like I am down by much if at all. I will check tomorrow morning. Of course I will have to write a note to myself to remind as my mind is like a sieve.

As for Week One, my goal was to do something good (exercise-wise) for my body everyday. I managed to get to the gym three days and had a few walks with the puppy, but if you have ever walked a puppy you know that this was not a strenuous walk!

Not a great first week but,not being one to beat myself up too much, I will just move forward and plan on having a better week two :)

I am thinking about joining the local running club here but am a little reluctant, hmmmmm, wonder what that's about?

I hope that you are all working toward achieving your goals, whatever they may be.

I let you know how my weigh-in goes tomorrow....if I remember :)