Happy 4th!

After having practically two free days in a row, I'm back to clean eating for the week. I went to a big BBQ on Sunday for a 4th of July celebration, so not much is planned for today. I think I need to hold off on taking pictures for a while. After taking those last ones, then reading all the incredibly nice comments, I seemed to think it was ok to pig out both Sunday and Monday. Now I feel bloated and I swear my stomach is ballooning out. I won't dare bring a measuring tape up to my waist right now, lol. I even *gasp* stepped on the scale this morning. I'm not one to look at it and think "oh well I might as well keep on eating". Instead it makes me get my butt out the door and start running! HA. I was up 4lbs after two days. I'm fairly aware of my weight range and where I should be at most times. I'm usually anywhere between 135-140. So if I start to creep up into the 140's, I know I've been slacking. I know 2 days isn't much, but boy does my stomach feel like it was at least a week. Today I woke up and ran 4.5 miles and it felt great. I've learned that I cannot take a day without cardio AND without lipo6. LOL It has baaaaad effects. So today I took my happy dose of energy and ran.

I realized that some of you have asked questions that I haven't answered. First, I apologize it's taken so long to answer! As far as which protein mix I use, it's been Optimum Nutrition Gold Whey- flavor Rocky Road. I just ran out so I've reordered some in Chocolate and a 2lb tub of vanilla. I had bought some cheap vanilla and it SUCKS. Don't stray from what you know when it comes to vanilla. I really liked the rocky road but want to go back to chocolate as it's always been a favorite. One kind of protein mix that is absolutely OUTSTANDING, is Chocolate Probolic-SR. It's made with water and when mixed in the blender with some ice, it's fantastic. I would've ordered it again but in a 2lb tub, I swear the sucker was only 1/2 full. It didn't last long. But if you are willing to pay a higher price, it's de-lish.

Amy, you'd asked if I'd changed anything lately. To be honest, I've just actually been sticking to my exact plan, rather than missing a workout here and there. I've been doing around 40min of cardio on an empty stomach on Mon, Wed, & Fri...60min on Saturday...and 20-30min of interval training on Tues & Thurs. My lifting days have been M, T, TH, & Sat. I do Chest, Shoulders, Tri's, & Abs on Mon & Thurs...Legs, Back, Bi's, & Calves on Tues & Sat. I hope this makes sense!!

My diet has been similar to this:

M1 is one of these, 45-60min post w/o:
1) protein pancake w/ SF syrup
2) 1whole egg, 3whites (scrambled) & 1/3c oatmeal
3) protein shake & 1/3c oatmeal

M2- I choose one of these proteins & add a veggie & sweet potato
1) tuna w/light miracle whip & relish
2) chicken breast
3) fish
4) turkey meatloaf

M3- I add a piece of fruit
1) protein shake
2) protein pudding
3) string cheese

M4- same as M2

M5- protein shake


Sometimes I may add a meal between 1 & 2. It all depends on what time I'm able to get M1 in. I've always taken one free day/wk. I'd like to cut down to 2 free meals once August hits. We think Jon should be getting home around mid-Aug so I'd like those last couple weeks to be focused on leaning out. I'm not sure how some of you do that. I'll be honest, I can't handle just 2 free meals yet! LOL I hope this answers all of the questions, if anyone else wants to know anything, please feel free to ask.

Hope everyone is having a safe & happy holiday!! :)