Work out Buddies

So....I'm always boasting the buddy system to keep you motivated and help ya keep up the workouts. Today, that backfired. My buddy wasn't ready at the time we said, so I tried to do other things, then when they finally showed, they couldn't work out. Well, now I was starving. No way, I was motivating myself to work out. So, I went right for breakfast. And, ya can't blame anyone else for your choice to work out or not. So, when using a buddy, its always good to have a black up plan. Will you do it yourself anyway??? OR is there another time that you will definately work out??? Hopefully, I can find time later. I'm HURTIN from yesterdays workout, so I'm not sure I can do it today without someone forcing me.

Yesterdays Food: I made a bean mixture (frozen edemamme, frozen corn, black beans and chick peas. I through them all in the strainer, straight from the bag or can and rinced them till the corn and soy beans were defrosted. Threw them into tupperware with red wine vinegar, a touch of olive oil, salt and pepper and whatever fresh herbs I had in the house. Whenever I had a hunger pang I had a 1/2 cup of that. I'm going to sautee it soon with some garlic and onions and spinach. yum. I had the last piece of pizza. And, in my shake I used 1 scoop of Isagenix, frozen banana and some strawberries. Then...out to dinner.... had a taste of my friends scone at happy hour with a glass of wine. At the next restaurant, When my girlfriend heard I was getting goat cheese and beet salad, and ceviche, she said wanna split it. I didn't think that was enough, so I ordered brussell sprouts. I split 1/2 a delicious yummy warm fresh baked grain roll. When the meals arrived so did a HUGE slab of steak with a side of shoestring fries!!!! Umm.,.she meant split mine orders and her steak. oops, I did have a few fabulous bites. It was delish!!! And, I ate most of my own 3 plates!! But, I did eat the ceviche with a spoon instead of using the chips...which I later found out were pork grinds...I guess the Scallop Ceviche was the Atkins option. :) I had a grapefruit champagne martini with the meal and enjoyed every last sugary sip :) I know mixed cocktails have a ton of empty calories. But, everything in moderation! Sometimes I forget a little bite here and a drink here. But, other than some home made iced green tea and the aforementioned cocktails it was all water.

Today, I kept breakfast healthy. A mix of 3 high fiber cereals with blueberries and strawberries. I use 2% milk. I haven't figured out what is the best choice when it comes to milk. So, I've decided that I use it so infrequently, it can't matter much anyway. I ate happily watching all the weight loss stories on Dr. Oz. He once again confirmed the benefits of "efficent exercising" Using a few body parts at once. He reminded me that there are a few exercises we should be doing daily regardless of of work out. The expert on had a great new warm up you can do watching TV. Stand on your tip toes for balance and criss cross your arms, back and forth in a very controlled motion for 2 minutes. Focus on your abs, balance and using your back while keeping your arms level. Harder than it will seem and much more efficient in toning your body then you'll ever believe. The other was a wobbly table. You make a tabletop on all 4s, then reach out opposing limbs. Hold for a minute then do the other side. SOOOOO good for your balance and core. And, easy enough to do while you're watching your favorite show at night, just before your morning shower, etc. A quick 5 minutes here and there will make a TREMENDOUS difference over time in how you look, how you feel and how your body functions!!