50 min weights - back/chest/shoulders
15 min rolling quads
I am CRAVING cardio! Running, elliptical, spinning, kick-boxing, step, swimming... anything! I am so ready to get back to that. I will take whatever form I can get!
I was day dreaming of all the fun cardio classes I am going to mix it up with when I get better. I have been totally in the mood to do leg work too. Squats, lunges... all that good stuff. But of course, that is off limits as of right now.
I would be nice to actually sweat a little. I will just have to look on the BRIGHT side, that since I didn't get sweaty, I don't need to wash my hair today.
I know I probably COULD manage with some light elliptical or swimming, but I don't trust myself. I know once I got going I would probably do way MORE and at a stronger intensity than I should for my quads to finish healing.
I just have to stay away, reminding myself that it is only another couple days in the long run. Better to be fully healed up and ready to go than to start back in too soon.
Blah... hurry on up legs!!!
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I tried a new recipe last night for din din. I snagged the recipe from here and make a couple changes.
ASIAN SHRIMP SOUP
1 Cup Cooked Spaghetti, cut into 1 inch sections
3 Cups Water
3 tsp Beef Boullion
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 Cup Corn
1 tsp Cornstarch
1-1/2 tsp Teriyaki Sauce *
*(I made my own so it wouldn't have soy, with some mirin, rice vinegar, molasses and salt.)
1 Cup Romaine, sliced thin
6 oz Precooked Shrimp
2 TB Green Onions
-Boil water, boullin, salt, shrimp and corn.
-Once boiling, combine cornstarch with teriyaki sauce and a little water and stir into soup. Cook until slightly thickened.
-Add pasta, lettuce, green onion and let everything get heated.
-Eat!
This makes 4 servings and check out these stats.
1 Cup has about 110 calories, 1 gram of fat and 12 grams of protein!
I broiled some garlic bread to go along with it for some crunch.
I didn't want the extra calories of the olive oil last night, so I just put on lots of garlic and italian seasoning and toasted it like that. Turned out great! Not a bad idea to cut down on the calories.
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I am feeling a little scatter brained and a smidge of stress. This being my last week of work combined with a large "to-do" list, makes work pretty busy. This weekend flew by and I didn't feel like I had everything ready to go before Monday was here already. With Ben's family in town and visiting mine for Easter I felt like I let a few things slide. Which is good, cause time with family is more important. I just need to do some catching up.
Since when does my Mom give me bunny ears?
Despite all the things I SHOULD be doing, I really just want to catch up on all of your blogs! I think that is where the smidge of stress comes in. From what I NEED to do and what I WANT to do. ;)
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If you are anything like me and need a little catch up from the weekend, here are some posts to fill you in!
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As I am writing this... it totally just started snowing. Little bit crazy sauce? Yes. But I am enjoying it in a totally weird way. Probably because I am in my cozy house wrapped up in a blanket watching it. When I have to leave the house, THAT will be another story.
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They make the healthiest treats!
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What do you do to get ready for a new week?
I usually prep food for the upcoming week, catch up on my blogging, get lots of sleep and clean my house.
Yes or No to bunny ears in photos?
My Mom is such a stinker.
so sorry that you feel stressed!!! I hope everything settles down for you and that you get to catch up on blogging. I ALWAYS say that I am just going to read blogs for 20 minutes. ummm well 2 hrs later I am still reading and have gotten nothing accomplished. haha.
ReplyDeleteTo get ready for a new week I usually pick up a bit and then put all of my school/work stuff in one place so that it is easily accessible and ready to go :)
HILARIOUS that your mom gave you bunny ears. I don't know if I have used bunny ears or been given bunny ears in a long while :)
enjoy your LAST week of work !!!!
You and your mom are beautiful Holley--bunny ears or not!! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a lot on your plate but you are still managing to adhere to your healthy lifestyle! Great job!
I hope work becomes less stressful for you!
If you want a good cardio with no legs involved, you could swim with a float between your legs. I do it sometimes when I really want to work my upper body. It is really tough to pull youself through the water and my heart ends up beating like crazy.
ReplyDeleteAt the Orem gym they have that funny handcycle. I see guys using it a lot. Not sure if it is efective, but there would be no temptation to use your legs.
Good luck, I had being responsible and recovering after a marathon, but I've learned the hard way what happens when you keep pushing.
holley, you poor poor thing!! i HATE that desperate feeling when you CANT do cardio (or shouldnt).. I had to deal with it for SIX Weeks after my c-section and it was the WORST 6 weeks of my life :( just remember how much your body needs to recover, and how much better your leg will do once you are REALLY recovered :) you can do it!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am quitting to be a stay at home mom (but I would have had the summer off anyways since I teach at a high school) but YAYYYY cant believe you are ALMOST DONE!!! luckypants!!! :)
You are so strong for resisting cardio and in the end it will definitely be worth it. I completely admire your self control. Everything will getso much better once you wipe your hands clean of your job on Friday. You will feel like a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous in that picture with you Mom so yes to the bunny ears. :) Have a great day!
did you say LAST week of work????
ReplyDeletebunny ears for easter!!! (;
ReplyDeleteI wish I liked shrimp because that soup looks awesome!!
Cute picture of you and your mom.
ReplyDeleteI usually prep for the week by catching up on laundry, planning a menu for the week, and prepping lunches/vegetables/fruit so that things are ready during the crazy rush. I also run as many errands as I can on the weekend.