Leg workout

What an emotional week!  Even though I didn't realize it until it was over, the election really got to me! But it's just a reminder to put all of my faith in God.    He is in control like always and I don't have to worry and shouldn't worry about anything!  I'm so thankful for my family who loves the Lord and the few Christian friends that I have.  I will continue to seek Him, Love Him, abide in His will and rely on His grace and mercy and let Him take care of the rest!  I'm SO very thankful to be able to truly cast my burdens on Him and know that He DOES  care about me!!!

 On Wednesday, the day following the election, I woke up not feeling well.  Headache, a little nauseous and decided not to go into work.  I RARELY do that!  But I felt kind of mopey and unsettled.  I took some time and prayed and poured out my heart to God and I felt better.  What also helped me feel better was walking into my youngest son's room and finding the above!!  He had set his dinosaur in the middle of his room, with some pillows around it.  Put sunglasses and a Michigan State necklace on it, put a bone and a bag of chips in it's mouth!  That is so typical of Luke. He loves his stuffed animals and always has.  When he makes his bed, he sets them up differently every time.  Sometimes they are playing a baseball game (according to him) or they are at school (according to him)!    But this brought a smile to my face for sure.  Man, I love that kid!


Fitness goal, well, I just don't feel like I'm making a whole lot of progress!  I was down 2 pounds last Monday, so we will see what happens this week.  My pull ups are the same.  I lifted back and biceps today and I could still only do 2 pull ups.  But I will keep plugging away.  Today I ran for the first time since the Detroit half.  I did 3 miles with some of the girls I run with.  It's supposed to be beautiful weather this weekend :)  I also lifted legs yesterday and I am SO sore today!!  I will post my leg workout at the bottom.  So I just think it's going to take some time.  Honestly, I'm not used to that.  Usually if I gain a little weight, I can diet for a week and at least get to 140 and feel comfortable.  I guess I just really over did it this summer and gained more than just water weight and really put on some pounds!  If I give up though, I will just regret it later.

Below is something I put together for a post workout meal this last week and it was really good!  It's 8 Ounces of Plain Greek Yogurt, 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, 2 TBS of PB2 (powdered peanut butter if you are not familiar) and 2 packets of stevia.  Then because it was for post workout, I ate it with 2 chocolate graham cracker!  It tasted so much like chocolate peanut butter cheesecake!  And cheesecake is my all time favorite dessert!  It had 38 grams of protein!!!  Next time I think I will cut it in half!

Now below is what I had for lunch today!  I was super hungry when I got home, I had lifted back and biceps, then ran 3 miles and then taught a yoga for runners class.  So i ate an apple and starting preparing this.   I used the fold it flat outs, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, black olives, pizza sauce and super thin cheese.  I should have cooked up a chicken breast to add, but didn't want to take the time.  I LOVE veggie pizzas!  The green peppers and onions make it oh so good!  And this was only about 200 calories!!  (and very filling)

Here's the leg workout I did yesterday:

Superset #1:  Smith machine reverse lunges - 20 reps

                      Dumbell forward lunges onto step - 20 reps

Superset #2:  Step downs off of step (these work the glutes so well) - 15 each leg

                      Glute kickbacks with tubing - 15 each leg

Superset #3:  Leg extensions - 15

                      Single leg walking Deadlifts - 10 each leg

Superset #4:  Adduction - inner thigh machine - 15 reps

                      Side steps with tubing around ankles - 20 each way

Have a great weekend!