So I am
back in the gym! Monday we were not totally feeling up to going to the gym
during lunch; (mainly I didn't feel like it) so we walked a couple laps by our
office. We did 2.42 Miles in 40 minutes and I burned 222 calories. That is definitely
better than nothing!! :) Yesterday we went to the gym (my first time in several
days… slacker)
As you
probably already know we are trying to get pregnant... so I have to be careful
with my workouts. There are certain weeks where I am only allowed to do low
intensity workouts... and this is one of those weeks. Therefore, there was no
racquetball or running this week. So instead I am walking on the treadmill…
but I am trying to keep a fast pace and change the incline levels to still give
myself a good workout. I am still doing the elliptical and rowing as those are
low intensity (pretty much means I am not bouncing around). Tuesday I did 16
minutes on the treadmill, 10 minutes on the elliptical and 5 minutes of rowing.
For a total of 30 minutes of cardio and 222 calories burned. Then for calisthenics
we did our usual routine of sit-ups/ crunches, light weights for arms, lunges,
planks (I hate planks and lunges) and we did a different abs exercise. We did
the one where person one lays on their back. Then person two stands over them
with their feet on each side of person one’s head. Person one holds on to
person two’s ankles and lifts their legs straight in the air (knees straight
and toes pointed). Person two then pushes person ones feet away and person one
can’t let their feet touch the ground and has to bring them back up for person
two to push down again. (I know very confusing… but I couldn’t find a picture
online to help me explain it). Whoa!! This one really works… I so feel it today
every time I move! L and J
Wednesday
workout was a little shorter than usual because we wanted to pick up lunch (or breakfast
for lunch) from Egg and I. Tuesday I did 11 minutes on the treadmill doing my
power/incline walking, 10 minutes on the elliptical and I was unable to do any
rowing (people were on the machines and then ran out of time). For a total of 21
minutes of cardio and173 calories burned.
My eating has been much better this week… but I was starving this morning (which I probably why I was craving Eggs Benedict from Egg and I for lunch). Yesterday for lunch I made an impromptu salad with a homemade citrus dressing!! It was umm umm good!! I will post the recipe soon. I also cooked dinner last night and plan to again tonight. I have learned that I have to cook to be able to keep my calories in check. It is almost impossible with going out to eat. Even salads have like crazy calories.
For dinner tonight I am planning to make Thai Green Curry Coconut Shrimp with Snap Peas and Carrots. Click here for the recipe inspiration.
This recipe is really quick and easy.
As for me and all recipes I do not always follow directions exactly.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Coconut oil
- 6 small scallions, whites and greens separated, chopped
- 2-4 tbsp Thai green curry paste (or more to taste) ( I use a 1/4tsp because it fits in the jar and I do like around 6 heaping scoops)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or two heaping teaspoons of minced garlic from the jar)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (from 1 1/4 lbs unpeeled) (I buy the frozen that is peeled and diveined).
- 1 can light coconut milk
- 3 tsp Thai fish sauce
- 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- Tasty Bite Garlic Brown Rice (Of csourse you can use whate ver but this to m adds the most flavor)
- salt to taste (I don't add it becasue i don't feel it is needed)
- fresh snap peas (at least one small bag 8oz)
- shredded carrots 1/4 -1/2 cup (your preference)
Picture of the scallions. Then a picture of them seperated white/green.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat coconut oil on medium-high flame. Add scallion whites and green curry paste; sauté one minute.
Add shrimp and garlic, season with salt and cook about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat, mix in scallion greens and basil. Serve over rice.
