It’s almost BIKINI TIME! Yesterday ended up being a little bit hard towards the end of the day.  I had an appointment (which was a bit stressful) at 3pm.  Knowing I would be out for a while I took some turkey meatloaf in a baggie and some cashews and put them in my purse.  I ended up eating them while I was waiting for my appointment.  There was no way I was not going to be prepared today!

After my appointment and a few errands, I ended up meeting my sister for her Birthday Dinner.  Out of all the places she could possibly choose, she wanted PF CHANGS.  UGH, what the hek am I going to eat there?  Everything is so rich there.

Really?   I said!  We can go anywhere you want, is that what you want?  YEP, she said.  So PF CHANGS it was.

As I looked through the menu, I was not sure there was one healthy meal.   There was a ton of food that looked yummy, but nothing really healthy.  Should I just eat what I want?  I mean, it’s just one meal?  Is it going to be that bad?  I’m not going to gain 5lbs from one meal, right?

Now, I know you are probably thinking this chick is CRAZY!  Is she really thinking about it so much?  Why is she making such a big deal?  Does she not know how to enjoy life?

CRAZY……….maybe!  But I definitely do know how to enjoy life, and totally believe in moderation.  But I told you earlier this week, I set a very specific goal for one week, and I am determined to stick to it.  That is why it’s so important to set goals, make a plan, and get motivated to stick to it.  Having a specific goal with a specific end date, is keeping me focused and motivated, and I urge you to do the same as it is much more exciting to work towards it.

What did I end up eating?

I ordered some sort of Ginger Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli. I had them put the sauce on the side and I ordered a side of plain spinach.  It ended up being pretty good and very healthy.  It was just plain chicken with broccoli and spinach.  I have to say I was pretty proud of myself because I didn’t think I would be able to make such a good choice there.

It really does feel good when you eat right and make good choices.  It feels way better and for way longer than the immediate satisfaction of eating something unhealthy for the sake of the immediate gratification.  Because a few minutes after it’s over, you just feel like crap, and that feeling lasts way longer. Sooooo not worth it!

Do you ever eat something "bad" in hopes of making you "feel better" but end up feeling worse?

What do you do when you are at a restaurant and there are no healthy options?  What is  your strategy?

Here is my Diet for today:

Meal 1

• Oatmeal & Egg whites

Meal 2

• Veggie Frittata

Workout- Post-Workout Shake

Meal 3

Spinach Salad with Tuna & Garbanzo beans

Meal 4

• Turkey Meatloaf
• Roasted Veggies with avocado
• Jasmine Rice

Meal 5

• Chicken Chili
• Roasted Veggies

Exercise

CARDIO: 20 minutes Treadmill Sprints (10 sprints total) 1:1 work:rest

4 Sets of the Circuit Below

A1.  12 Pull-ups

A2.  12 Deadlifts

A3.  12 Tricep Rope pulldowns

A4.  12 Straight Arm pulldowns

A5.  12 Stability Ball Hip Extensions

A6.  12 Rope Overhead Tricep Extensions

Rest 90-120 seconds in between each circuit.

2 Sets of the Circuit Below

B1.  Seated Row Pyramid Set (start with low weight for 10 reps, increase weight for 10 more reps, increase weight for 10 more reps, rest 10 seconds, start 10 more reps with the last weight, drop the weight 10 more reps, drop the weight to starting weight for last 10 reps).  OUCH!

B2.  Lying Hamstring Curl Pyramid Set (instructions same as above).  Double OUCH!

B3.  Tricep Pulldown Pyramid Set (underhand grip) (instructions same as above).  HOLY MOLY OUCH!

Rest 90-120 seconds in between each circuit.

If you are doing these workouts, make sure you are lifting enough weight that you can not get more than 12 reps, if you do not fail at 12 reps, you need more weight.  Make sure you are training at the right intensity.

Tomorrow is the last day before I have to hang out in a BIKINI at the keys with a bunch of 20 year old girls in string bikinis with ROCKIN BODIES and no kids!

Summer is almost here and I am sure you will be hitting the beach also, so set a goal, set a date, and get moving!

Check out my colleague Jessica Karps Blog and follow her during her pregnancy and see how  you can have a fit and healthy pregnancy.