Egg, Avocado, Chicken & Re-fried Beans

May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

On Wednesday I needed a nice light dinner before boot camp so I went for my old standby – Eggs. This time I went for some different additions and it was SO tasty you have to try it! Here’s how I did it…

2 Eggs, Water, Green Pepper, Onion, 2oz Chicken

2 Eggs, Water, Green Pepper, Onion, 2oz Chicken, Avocado

I was just going to eat as is then I though about adding a bit more protein and knew I had some refried pinto beans in the pantry! I also add a bit of water to my eggs to make them go further, I’d estimate about 1/2 an eggs worth of water.

refried pinto beans

refried pinto beans

refried pinto beans nutrition info

refried pinto beans nutrition info (I used 1/4 Cup)

Add the 1/4C of beans and let eggs finish cooking

Add the 1/4C of beans and let eggs finish cooking

Then of course I topped it with my favourite salsa, Ol’ El Paso – I seriously use 1 jar a week! I wanted to add some crunch so I crumbled some rice chips on top – seriously delish!

finished product

Egg, Avocado, Chicken, Refried Bean Finished Product!

Nutrition Info: (these are my calories, please double check your ingredients)
2 Eggs – 140cal
1/2 Avocado – 138cal
Green Pepper & Onion
Refried Beans – 57.5cal
Rice Chips – 140cal
Chicken – 118cal

 

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Boot Camp Style 500 Challenge

May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Wednesday’s are one of my favourite workout days – its boot camp day at Urban Wellness Studio! This week was just as tough as usual and included all these awesome moves for 1min, 90sec, & 2min each – OUCH!

  • Bosu Run
  • Squat & Side Squat
  • Weighted Jacks
  • Kettlebell Passthru
  • TRX Pushup & Reverse Fly
  • Stairs
  • Front Raise, Side Raise, Reverse Fly

(workout created by Danielle VanDyk of Urban Wellness Studio)

Boot Camp 500 Calorie Workout

Boot Camp 500 Calorie Workout

Filed Under: 500 A Day Challenge, Everyday

Deck Tabata, Jog & Some Eats!

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Yesterday was a super awesome day of eating! I ate tons and the calories were right in the perfect range! I started my day with my regular shake and found myself hungry just a few hours later and craving some eggs – so I found myself in the kitchen making some tasty eggs & whole wheat toast…

Eggs & Toast

2 Eggs, 2 Slices Whole Wheat Toast & Green Onion

Not long after it was lunch and I made my ‘ol stand-by chicken with cheese & salsa…

Chicken with Cheese & Salsa with a Side of Rice Chips

Chicken with Cheese & Salsa with a Side of Rice Chips

It was a ho-hum kind of day at the office and I struggled to keep myself motivated. I knew a workout would help me breakthrough the creative block, so I left an hour early and set up my gym on the deck…

Deck Workout

Tabata Workout on The Deck with Kettlebells & Dumbells

I set my Gymboss timer to 20 seconds & 10 seconds rest and got to work. This took me about 30 minutes…

Set 1 (Repeat x3)
Squats
High Knees
Front Leg Raises

Set 2 (Repeat x 3)

Speed Skater
Jumping Jack Squat
Plyo Lunge

Set 3 (Repeat x1-2)

Goblet Squat (12kg)
Wood Chopper Left (8kg)
Wood Chopper Right (8kg)
Kettlebell Throw (12kg)

Set 4 (Repeat x2)

Kettlebell Side Drop Left (12kg)
Kettlebell Side Drop Right (12kg)

 Set 5 (Repeat x3)
Plank

Set 6 (Repeat x3)

Bicep Curl (15lb Dumbell Each Hand)
Squat to Press (15lb Dumbell Each Hand)

Set 7 (Repeat x3)

High Knees
Push-Ups
Ab Bicycle
V Sit

After I was done with that I was about 1/2 way to my goal so I set out for a 30-minute jog/walk before I had to get the kiddos. It was a beautiful day so I went out and about the neighbourhood.

Run/Walk On A Sunny Day - Rocking My Oakley Glasses & Dogeared Necklace

I finished my run by heading to pick up the kids and walk them home.

616 Calories Burned! Tabata & Run/Walk

As I mentioned earlier my food today was top-notch! Check out this awesome diary entry…

Food Journal Entry

 

Filed Under: 500 A Day Challenge, Everyday

Being “Mama” Comes First

May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

After a long monday I’m eagar to get to my boot camp class on Monday evening – this week was no different. I had a great start to the class rockin’ some Kettlebell Swings, Goblet Squats, Wood Choppers and my heart rate was up and ready to work. I moved to my second exercise some push-up and squats on the TRX straps when I hear my phone buzz with a text message – I finished my set and then went to check my phone (which I don’t normally do when working out) and I saw this…

I quickly said “I gotta go – Sully crashed his bike” and headed home to see what was awaiting me. Thankfully my mom was able to get to the park and pick them up and help with the cleanup and calming him down. By the time I got home my aunt who is a Hygenist was there and had checked his tooth – it was loose but will tighten back up on its own thank goodness!

Fat Lip From Racing Bikes @ The Park

Fat Lip & Loose Tooth From Racing Bikes @ The Park

Needless to say at this point I wouldn’t be able to reach my 500 Calorie goal but I still managed to clock 194 in the 25 minutes I was at my class. We can’t always control our days and just have to do the best we can to work with what we’re delt each day!

May 14th Boot Camp Burn = 194 Calories in 28 minutes

Filed Under: 500 A Day Challenge, Everyday

Heavy Lifting {Sandbox Edition}

May 14, 2012 By 1 Comment

Yesterday while the kiddies napped I was going to snuggle into the couch with my new book and just relax – then I decidied it was a beautiful day and I could relax after they were in bed for the night. I had been telling Sullivan that I would move his sandbox across the yard so he was closer the house for a few weeks now and I thought no better time than now! I should explain – our yard is MASSIVE – its  about 100ft deep and about 50ish feet wide, so moving this from one end to the other was going to be quite the task. It was filled with an entire pick-up truck full of sand so I knew I’d be moving that too. I strapped on the HRM and set to work. The entire process took me about an hour and DH got home just in time to help me finish the job.

I enlisted the help of our wheelbarrow and got moving. My first step was to move the giant frame – its like 10×10 or 10×12, basically the largest sandbox EVER! The entire process took me about an hour and I was sure to keep my form in check so I didn’t hurt my back. It was an awesome workout for sure! It almost had me at my daily goal of 500 calories but I was just shy of it so I set out for a quick Tabata Run/Walk before they woke up! 1 lap around our big block and I hit my 500. Since it was technically “rest” day, I wanted to cap it there and for the day!

500 Calorie Challenge: May 13th

500 Calorie Challenge: May 13th

Filed Under: 500 A Day Challenge, Everyday

WOD: Home Tabata Workout (with toddler)

May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Today’s workout was a home-based Tabata style workout. I started by doing my Bob Harper workout – it was an AMRAP (as many reps as possible) workout and then didn’t have the room & equipment to make it effective so I jumped over to pinterest and found some good ideas to get me going. Today’s workout took me an hour and 10 minutes and included the following:

  • Mountain Climbers
  • Planks
  • Jacks
  • Squats
  • Goblet Squats
  • Kettlebell Swing Thrus
  • Skipping
  • Russian Twists
  • Weighted Lunges (15lb Dumbell)
  • Squat w/ Overhead Press (15lb Dumbell/each hand)
  • Push Ups
Just as I was getting started Sawyer snuck down out of her bed so I let her stay if she wanted to “exercise” with mommy. It was super cute and she kept saying she was “helping”. I grabbed a quick video of her “squats” & “mountain climbers” that I’ll load tomorrow.
Keeping in line with my NO EXCUSES mantra, I stuck with it despite the awake toddler and pushed through and hit my goal for the day. I didn’t care if I had to run in place for the last 10 minutes I was going to meet my goal. This brings me to my love for my new HRM but thats another post – its truly an awesome tool to have!
Did you meet your goal for today? What did you do?

Filed Under: 500 A Day Challenge, Everyday

500 A Day Challenge!

May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I’ve decidied to start a little challenge with myself. I’m loving my new HRM and its super fun watching the calories tick by as I workout – its super motivating! I want to challenge you all to join with me! Its simple, just log your workout, take a photo (if you can), post about it and leave a link to it in the comments – we’ll all support each other.

Friday May 11, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Boot Camp = 432
2. Backyard Exercises w/ Kettle bells & pushups = 102
3. Backyard Exercises Round 2 = 108
TOTAL = 642

Filed Under: 500 A Day Challenge, Everyday

Oakley Overtime Sunglasses

May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Here’s what I think of my new Oakley Overtime sunglasses I received at #fitblogNYC ! They are super light weight, the nose pads are an awesome addition and they don’t bounce around while working out, jogging etc. The optics in them are amazing and everything is super sharp. If you’re in the market for some new glasses – give these a try!

From Oakley.com:

Polarized Oakley Overtime Sunglasses

With Oakley Overtime™, looking good while playing hard is easier than ever. Boldly designed square frames with delicately sculpted stems bring out the fashionable side of any athlete. Graceful yet strong, Overtime embodies the power and beauty of the Oakley woman.

Our first-ever active eyewear to employ 6 base lens curvature, Oakley Overtime offers remarkably clear peripheral vision. The O Matter® frame is lightweight enough for all-day comfort yet strong enough to withstand whatever you can dish out. A Three-Point Fit and patented hydrophilic Unobtainium® earpads and nosepads hold glasses in perfect alignment without slipping or snagging your hair.

Add some extras to your Oakley Overtime with the best polarized lenses on the planet or optional gradient lens shading. Need prescription eyewear? Equip them with Single Vision or Progressive . See your eye care professional about the prescription range and premium options. Whatever you choose, you’ll be happy to know Oakley Overtime comes with stellar Plutonite® lens material that filters out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400nm. Oakley exclusive women’s eyewear case included.

Lens:

  • Polarized lens options. Minimized glare via technology that produces the best polarized lenses on the planet
  • Optimized peripheral vision of 6 base lens curvature
  • Optical precision and impact resistance meet or exceed Z80.3 optical and basic impact standards
  • UV protection of Plutonite® lens material that filters out 100% of UVA / UVB / UVC & harmful blue light up to 400nm
  • Varied field of light transmission (top to bottom) via optional gradient lens shading
  • Available with Oakley prescription lenses

Frame:

  • Durability and all-day comfort of lightweight, stress-resistant O Matter® frame material
  • Comfort and performance of Three-Point Fit that holds lenses in precise optical alignment
  • Patented hydrophilic Unobtainium® earpads and nosepads ensure a snug, secure fit
  • Metal icon accents

Accessories:

  • Convenience and styling of exclusive women’s eyewear case – included with every pair
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New York, New York!

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Well wow what a whirlwind of a day! Yesterday I flew into NYC for the first time EVER! I was up bright and early at 315am to catch my 630am flight. Luckily everything was on time and I made it to #FitBlogNYC on time!  Since I’m newer to blogging I was honored to be a part of this awesome event! Some of the most #FitFluential people were there and it was great to meet them all and gather all kinds of tips and tricks to share with you all over the next couple weeks. I took some awesome videos that I’ll be loading and some great voice recordings with some really awesome advice!

When we arrived at the Metropolitan Pavilion we checked in and got our name badges & a little bag with all the info for the day. There were some awesome sponsors (which I’ll feature here over the next couple weeks) and they were all full of so much awesome information! My first stop was to chat with the ladies at Birkenstock USA. I told her my size and removed my shoe – she took a 1 second glance and said hang on I’ll grab you something different (she had already grabbed a pair off the shelf), and the ones she picked fit like a glove! They filled my arch and were the perfect size. I was SO excited to have a pair of nice sandals that would actually fit my feet! I wore them to my office today and I’m sure I’ll be wearing them all summer!

The original that started it all. Known as the Birkenstock Fitness Sandal in Europe, this design tones the foot and calf muscles while improving circulation. This timeless one strap features our famous contoured footbed, fully adjustable strap and shock absorbing EVA sole. Available in a variety of materials and colors.

Product Details

  • Upper material: Birko-Flor™ – Made of acrylic and polyamide felt fibers, this material is a soft fabric with a smooth leather-like finish.
  • Footbed: The original Birkenstock footbed – Featuring pronounced arch support, deep heel cup, and roomy toe box. Footbed molds and shapes to your foot.
  • Sole material: EVA – Flexible, lightweight, durable and shock absorbing.

I also made a stop at Reebok to check out the awesome shoe display. See I’ve always loved awesome shoes, however, during my pregnancy I feet grew so wide (4E width) I became limited to wearing crocs flip flops and 1 pair of runners that came in that width. A few weeks ago I went into get a new pair of runners and I was elated when I was able to go down a few widths to a D. In last weeks training session I noticed that my shoes were once again feeling a little roomy – and yesterday proved me right! I didn’t have high hopes when trying on the Reebok’s as I haven’t been able to wear “regular” shoes in over 4 years – and to my shock THEY FIT! I was beyond happy and this opens a whole new world of shopping opportunities for me – this might be bad for the wallet!

Filed Under: Everyday, Favourite Things

Favourite Sancks: Protein Balls & Rice Chips

May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I’ve been trying my best to eat unprocessed foods for a large percentage of my diet and its easy most of the time, however, sometimes a girl just wants a snack that’s already made and is super tasty! After boot camp last night I had to stop at the grocery store and grab some food for the kiddies as they had cleaned out the fridge of berries, cheese, the rest of their favourite items. I was wandering the organic section when I took a closer look at the protein bars. I’ve been staying away from them as I thought most were too high in calories but I found some great options and with my trip the NYC for the #fitblogNYC and the Tone It Up Meet Up on Wednesday they will be the perfect travel fuel! Here’s the first one I tried and it was super tasty and only 210 calories!

I also found some super yummy rice chips. They are filling and satisfy that “crunch” craving. The only downfall is that the amount of chips in the bag isn’t much for the $3 I paid! Even though “healthy” options can be more expensive, they often have less chemicals, calories etc., and I prefer to spend my money consuming good fuel for my body than spending that money finding a way to lose the weight the crappy food puts on! See I can rationalize just about anything…lol!

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