I went to the studio today, and my friend had cookies with icing, hostess cupcakes, Twinkies and Chinese Fried Rice. I think he was testing me, But I passed! I did not eat not one bite of that “Devil Food.” I stayed focused and we finished weeks 5 and 7 of my Couch to the 5K podcasts. Then I went to Bread Co grabbed some lunch and caught up on my bible reading assignments for the Get Fit 4 Christ Program. After lunch and a very long reading session, I met with Lyle the personal trainer. He had me start by warming up on the elliptical machine for 10 minutes. Then we did circuit training with dumbbells. He gave me 8 pound dumbbells in each hand! I’ve never worked out with 8 pound weights. It went really fast and reminded me of boot camp class, but at a faster pace. He also threw some Sit ups, push ups and jumping jacks in the routine. When it was time to do planks (holding up your body with your upper body muscles) I said the very bad “C” word…(I Can’t). He quickly corrected me, and said “you can” … And, I did. After a good sweaty workout, I came home and touched up my resume and cover letter. I have an interview tomorrow, so say a prayer, cross your fingers, or just run an extra lap for me! LOL.
What Did Carli Eat Today?
B- Bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Minute Maid Pomegrante Lemonade
L- Chicken Salad Sandwich
French Onion Soup w/ a Sourdough Roll
An Apple
S- Peanut Butter Crackers
D- Leftover Chili
S- Teddy Grahams
I got a Twitter page. I figure as a blogger, I should have one. I was anti-twitter and anti-facebook for a long time. I thought it was for kids and people who needed to get a life. But almost all my friends and family are on Facebook, and it’s a great way to find your 3rd grade classmates that you forgot even existed. I love Facebook, and hopefully I’ll like Twitter too. Today I was only feeling about 70% myself. I knew that I had to at least go walk, so the little sister and I went to the park. I said, if I can just push myself to do the 25 minute walking assignment, I won’t feel like a failure. I decided to listen to my week 7 podcast and check for edits while walking. Week 7 sounded good, with only one correction, and before I realized it, I had power walked for 37 minutes. Today was supposed to be a rest day, but I had to catch up from being sick yesterday. The other part of the assignment was to read John 8-15 and write down what we ate. I read most of the assigned chapters and will catch up on the rest tomorrow. I have a studio appointment tomorrow, and hope to finalize Couch to the 5K training podcasts weeks 5 thru 7.
What Did Carli Eat Today? (way too much)
B - Bowl of Raisin Bran Crunch
L- Turkey Sandwich with baby spinach and tomatoes
Orange Slices
4 Peanut Butter Crackers
Coke Zero
S- Grapes
S- Small Steak (so random…I know)
S- More Peanut Butter Crackers
D- Chili my Mama made
The “Bum-Pop Man” aka Ice Cream Truck is driving around playing loud Gangsta Rap instead of the little jingle he’s supposed to play. Just another crazy hood story… Anyway, today was the Official start day for Get Fit 4 Christ. Our assignment was to Run 15 Minutes, Write down all of our food, Read John Chapters 1-7, and blog. I did 3 out 4. Can you believe I didn’t run? I felt terrible today; I was lying sick in bed most of the day. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I read the assigned chapters, they discussed Jesus and when he started to perform miracles like turning water to wine and showing people who he really was. It was an interesting read, and this time the bible was right by my bed, and not hidden in my trunk. It feels good to say, I read, took notes, and even understood… I’ll have new feature at the end of my Posts called, “What Did Carli Eat Today?” …Please don’t eat what I eat… All Day, I was trying so hard not to eat “Devil-Food” (a funny term I made up), because I was thinking that people might read this and get food ideas. I really wanted pizza for dinner, but I got Subway instead, just for y’all!
What Did Carli Eat Today?
Bowl of Raisin Bran Crunch
Juice Box of 100% Fruit Juice
Leftover Whole Wheat Linguini from the Olive Garden
Most of a Foot long from Subway (loaded with tons of veggies), Sun Chips and a Diet Coke
Today was the 1st meeting for the Get fit 4 Christ program. We all met with Lyle and he told us a few more details about the program. We have to keep a food journal, one my least favorite things to do, even though I know much it helps me. We not only have to keep a food record, but post it on our blogs. Will that stop me buying a blizzard from Dairy Queen just because it’s hot outside? I sure hope so, because I did that today….Anyway, he also mentioned something about a fast. All jokes aside, I literally raised my hand and asked, “A fast from WHAT?” He replied “Food”…“Oh, wow” I mumbled. I’m going to have to do lot a praying to make it through this.
Amongst other things, he discussed the importance of taking multi-vitamins, cleansing our body, and drinking Bragg – Apple Cider Vinegar
daily with water. I think I’ll buy some. And, last but not least, we’re running a 5K! After my last 5K in July, I kinda felt like “mission accomplished”, but I guess I was wrong. I’ll be doing my 4th 5K this year on October 10th. I’m confident I’ll beat my race time again. Well before I go, I have to send a “ghetto shout-out” as my sister calls it to Michael Jackson
. Happy B-Day MJ a true musical genius! Check out the pic from our MJ Party. My Aunt won best costume with baby “Blanket” in her arms. I still laugh about that!
