Brrrr it’s cold out there. 26* I think?? I was a little sleepy this morning – probably from the cold! But I got in a nice workout.
Breakfast #1
Toast with peanut butter (for Alex 🙂 )
Workout
35 minutes ET, 12 minutes treadmill running on incline, 10 minutes weight lifting on a step. Whenever I need an extra burn but still want to life weights, I get a step (like for step aerobics) and go up and down while I’m lifting free weights. It keeps my heart rate up, so my burn is higher and I’m getting the benefits of both cardio and lifting. 450 kcal burned!
Breakfast #2
Oatmeal pancake!!! Topped with walnuts.
And a clementine (we’re almost out!)
And a latte made by ME!!!! Aunt Donna gave us some advice on how to get more foam – chill the caraff thing before you start. It produced lots more foam! I’m kind of scared of our cappuccino maker, but I REALLY like lattes and the husband didn’t feel like making them today so I took the initiative (although I still have to ask him which order to push the buttons 🙂 ) But it turned out great!
All together….
Total breakfast calories: 477. Kept it a little lower today due to the office holiday party tonight…
Today’s Challenges
- Cookies in the work kitchen.
- My plan of attack: If I make it all day without compulsively eating one I can try both desserts at the party tonight (much more worth it!). If I really want one after lunch, I have to plan it out and savor every bite.
- The office party. It’s at a great restaurant and I planned the menu, so I’m excited!
- My plan of attack:
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- No alcohol except for the 3 free beer tastings on the brewery tour (I’ll have a club soda and lime so I won’t miss having a drink in my hand).
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- Take a photo of everything I eat to keep eating mindful and avoid just stuffing something in my mouth because I’m near the buffet.
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- Only eat things that I like. Don’t waste calories on things that I don’t – like the Adobo-rubbed filet. Eat the lobster on a stick instead!
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- Have one small bite of each dessert
Danielle says
Way to have a plan 🙂 with determination like that, I know you'll be successful!
SawSaw says
Dear Kath,
I'm going on quite a long trip to California on Saturday. I plan on packing my lunch for that day but I'm concerned about the trip home. Do you have any ideas for non-perishable food items that satisfy for lunch but are able to go through security? Thanks!
-SawSaw
Kath says
Salmon and tuna packets!!! (If you like them). You can add some mayo and or mustard on the spot from a little packet if you can find them. Pack some crackers and an apple to go with it.
Will you be in an airport? I found the DC airport to have lots of healthy options, especially for side dishes. You can almost always find fresh fruit. They had a good selection of LaraBars too. You might want to pack one of those.
Almonds and other nuts are easy to transport as are raisins. And if you can find hot water (you almost always can in a coffee spot) you can make plain instant oatmeal with almonds, raisins and banana.
And if you're lucky, you might be able to find skim milk (in a latte?) or low-cal yogurt to round out with dairy. Gas stations might have skim milk too.
But you can't go wrong with tuna, almonds, and healthy bars.
K
Alex says
Aw, shucks Kath. Thanks for the toast + PB! I know you'll go back to your toast with jam tomorrow. 😉
Of course, I am not one to talk. I eat the same breakfast every. single. day. But I looooove it!
Rummie says
Another question about traveling…can you bring sandwiches and stuff you made through security? I don't see why not but I haven't traveled and meal time in a long time and wasn't sure. I figured with all your traveling lately you'd know 🙂
Kath says
Hi Rums,
I got PB + J through, so my guess is yes. I think it's just liquids and gels. I might not try to bring a yogurt, but I think a sandwich would be fine. Mine had PB which is sort of a gel?! So I'm sure condiments are fine.
hk says
nope, yogurt is a no-no. I just got one snagged from my carry on bag a few weeks ago. The venders are starting to sell yogurts now instead, but your own sandwiches can get through just fine!! Happy travels 🙂
grace says
Love your blog! I don't know if you've tried this, but I love the group workout class where you do both cardio and toning at the same time. I work out pretty hard most days and I took this and was beat. It is kind of like spinning where you are always pushing yourself harder. I was so sore (the good sore) the next day. I don't know how many calories I burned, but by the way I felt after class, I'm sure it was amazing. Most gyms I've been to seem to have a similar class. I recommend it if you haven't tried it.
Kath says
Hi Grace,
Thanks for the recommendation. I have done those classes in the past (as well as boot camp classes). I really liked them at first, but then I got sick of the one I was doing and sort of dropped out. I'm pretty independent and don't like an instructor telling me what to do. Also, there aren't too many classes that start at 5:45 so I can be done with my workout on time.
But I know I'm just making excuses!! I would like to do more group exercise, but I just need to find the right fit. Perhaps when I'm back in school in a few weeks and have a MUCH more flexible schedule this will be something I can look into. (I also want to do a weekly yoga class but feel working 40 hours a week that I'm too busy since I'd like to ADD a class rather than replace my normal workouts. Hopefully with my new schedule I can do this!)
Kath
SawSaw says
Thanks for all the suggestions!