Archive for Pre-Workout

Salute Your Salad

July 16, 2009 · Filed under Breakfast, LaraBar, Lunch, Peanut Butter, Pre-Workout, Smoothie

Morning all! I am so close to vacation time and I cannot wait!

I began the morning with a lovely Pecan Larabar. I must say that I have yet to have a flavor that isn’t tasty.  Some of the flavors look questionable, but thus far nothing has disappointed me!

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In an attempt to eat everything in my fridge before I am away for five days, I decided it was a good idea to eat both of my Trader Joe’s Greek Yogurt.  Note the word thought it would be a good idea. 

I added in it a fresh apricot, granola, blackberry preserves and Peanut Butter and Co. Cinnamon Raisin Swirl.  ON TOP of all that I had Ezekiel bread with Almond Butter and Banana.

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This had me stuffed for days! I’m not sure how I even managed to eat lunch!

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I opted for another salad; this week has been a Salute! to salads

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(and a salute to your shorts)

I tried out a nice Green Salad with goodies like red and green peppers, pickles, tomato, cucumber, sprinkle of cheese and a few pieces of ham.IMG_1463

I added an array of “salads” form the Harris Teeter bar (bean salad, tabbouleh, and a couple others)

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I felt like I need a little more protein so I added a Frozen Entree.  Normally I try to stay away from these, they usually are loaded with preservatives and sodium.  Since this was an impromptu purchase, I decided to find one that was least toxic.

 

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I went with the Lean Cuisine Steak Tips.  Only ate about half of it though.

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 As if my stomach could take anymore from breakfast and lunch I had a pre-workout smoothie.

In the smoothie I had Trader Joe Frozen Tropical Fruit, along with Vanilla Whey Protein (ON), couple ice cubes, two strawberries, almond milk, non-fat yogurt and a splash of nonfat milk!

On the side was less than half of one of my muffins I had made earlier.  This one invovled Peanut Butter and Co. Dark Chocolate Dreams.  I warmed it up some and it was divine!

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saturday morning

June 13, 2009 · Filed under Clif, GYM, Pre-Workout

It’s Saturday, 7:30 am, WOW I’m up pretty early! I guess when I’m so used to getting up for work everyday my body (and the pups) are so used to it.

Sorry there was no post for yesterday! As soon as I got off work I went straight to the gym for some cardio and then straight home to clean for my aunt. She’s coming to town to take me and my homegirl Summer to see JACK’s MANNEQUIN and THE FRAY!!!!!

Before she comes I decided to head to the gym for another cardio session.  The FABulous folks at Clif Bar sent me some samples to try!  I had a Cranberry Apple Cherry bar!  I know I needed a little something on my stomach for a hard cardio session! I only ate about half and decided to save the rest for a snack later!

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I’ve heard/read from many different sources that when you do cardio first thing in the morning you should do it on an empty stomach because you will burn fat and not the food you just ate.   I however would not do this.  Think about it, for about 6-8 hours your body has had NO FUEL, it has essentially put itself into a starvation mode.  You need a little bit of energy to push through a hard cardio session.  Now don’t go eat a meal that’s going to sit in your stomach or one that will make you stuffed, but  I do think that you do need a little something. 

I’m glad I had the Clif bar before I left! I didn’t feel like it weighed me down in my workout and it gave me enough energy so I could really go hard and not feel lightheaded! PLUS it’s made with organic ingredients, and ya’ll know I love organic!!!!

 

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fruit awesomeness

June 11, 2009 · Filed under Fruits, Lunch, Pre-Workout, Smoothie

This recipie is easy to make using simple ingredients from around the house. Delicious Confetti Pea Salad! This recipe makes enough for two servings (or people) so you had adjust the serving accordingly:

  • 1 cup Ancient Harvest Quinoa Rotelle (any pasta will do but I suggest using Ancient Harvest, it’s gluten free and low on the glycemic index!)
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  • can (or frozen bag) of peas
  • 4-6 oz chicken breast
  • red onion
  • 2 tbl of fat-free ranch AND low-fat mayo
  • 1tbl low fat plain yogurt
  • apple
  • walnuts
  • pepper

In a small container add the wet ingredients (mayo, ranch and yogurt) and sprinkle a bit of pepper. Cook the Quinoa Pasta and chop up the red onions into small pieces (however much you prefer) and chop the chicken into one-inch pieces. Also, heat up your peas.

When the pasta is finished, put it in a medium sized bowl and add the chicken, red onions and peas.  Coat with the yogurt/ranch/mayo mixture and stir in really well. Put dish in the refrigerator for at least an hour.  Before you eat/serve, chop up little apple bits (again as much as you want) and sprinkle with walnuts!

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I added some melon to my dish!  

 

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I made the BEST pre-workout smoothie today! It was light, fluffy, sweet and so refreshing! I had gotten a couple bags of frozen tropical fruits from Trader Joe’s last weekend.  In it they had papaya, mango, and pineapple infused with passion fruit juice. 

I scooped a cup full of the mix, along with 1/2 cup of almond milk, organic low fat yogurt, scoop vanilla whey  and some ice cubes!

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LOVES IT!

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Oh Monday

June 1, 2009 · Filed under Lunch, Music, Pre-Workout

 I decided to have another Southwestern inspired lunch today, this time homemade! Here’s what I used:

  • two tortillas (I used Mission Low Carb)
  • cooked chicken breast
  • Kraft 2% shredded cheese
  • Bean and Rice mixture (as part of my Sunday ritual I usually take a can of red kidney beans and a can of black  beans, put them in a pot juices and all. Then I take some brown rice, (Uncle Ben’s 90 second rice works well) and when everything is cooked I separate them into three different containers. For me, this can be a good snack/pre-workout meal.)
  • Sour Cream and Salsa (optional)

I placed my two tortillas on the griddle til they got a nice brown color on both sides, then I added the Kraft cheese and folded the tortillas over so the cheese would melt (it doesn’t take long). 

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 After that I took my chicken breast and cut them into smaller pieces and ‘nuked them along with the bean and rice mixture for about a minute and half.  Then I just placed them all inside the tortilla. 

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I added some Sour Cream and a side of Baked Lays Scoops and some Salsa. 

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It was a very quick and simple lunch with lots of good protein and fiber!

At lunch we had a cute little visitor! It was a small kitty and he kept meowing (aww).  It was a hot day and we weren’t sure if he belonged to anyone so we gave him some water and tuna.  I took a picture of him but it may be hard to make him out in the shadow.

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So here is my pre-workout shake.  This is quite the interesting reciepe I must say.  Here is what I made:

  • 1 scoop of chocolate whey
  • 1/4 cup of avocado
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • tsp of Vanilla extract
  • tsp creatine
  • squirt of organic chocolate syrup
  • couple ice cubes

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This was definately an experimental smoothie. I’m not sure how much I loved it, it was a it thick and reminded me of cake batter! I will have to play around with this one until I get something I really love!

 Today I worked back at the gym.

Here is my gym music list for you today!:

  • Fergie “London Bridge”
  • Lady Gaga “Paparazzi”
  • Outkast “Roses”
  • Peter, Bjorn and John “It Don’t Move Me”
  • Kris Allen “No Boundaries”

p.s. In a totally un-food related side note how good does the trailer for New Moon look??

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