Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness

High Fives, KO!

Have an awesome day today!

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My internet was down yesterday, so I didn't get to post. But, anyhow, yesterday I ran 5K outside from home and back. It's all dirt road with some long stretches of incline (and decline, too, of course!). My time was a shade under 39:00, which seems depressingly slow. Especially since I never stopped running at all and felt like I was consistently going faster than when I did this same run once before (just before the St. Patty's Day race). Oh well, it still felt great to complete, and I was happy to do it. I'll keep working to improve.

Yesterday was the first time I listened only to relaxing, soft music during the entire run. Usually, I listen to "harder" music to keep me energized. But, yesterday I found the music helped keep me relaxed, and I could hear my breathing and footsteps on the ground. Interesting difference.

Breakfast: Vega WFHO shake
Lunch: Tofu scramble with potatoes and tempeh at my favorite veg-friendly restaurant in town
Post-run: Orange and Banana
Dinner: Field Roast Italian sausage wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla, and side salad
Snack: Vega Shake & Go Smoothie

awesome job on the 5k run. dont worry about the time at all, its awesome that you felt good and relaxed. I have had many runs where I thought I was really flying and then my time was slower but I felt great. I choose to remember the "felt great" part....plus if you felt good then there is more of a chance you will do it again. and more than likely improve.
the tofu scramble with tempeh sounds sooo good. I wish we had more veg friendly restaurants in our area but everything i consider good is at least 30 min away.
have a good week!

Keep after it!

You rock, girl!

All the BEST!

-RC

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I was somewhat short on time today, so my workout wasn't thoroughly thought-out. Anyway, here's what I did:

20 minutes on the stairclimber at 60 steps/minute. Last 2 minutes bumped up to 75 steps/min.
50 crunches forward
50 crunches left
50 crunches right
25 crunches forward
25 crunches left
25 crunches right
Plank 1:20
Plank 1:30
Plank: 1:02

That's it! Very busy day today, so I'm glad I made sure to get some exercise in.

Breakfast: Green smoothie with Vega WFHO
Lunch: Daiya quesadilla and an orange
Post-workout: Vega Acai energy bar
Snack: Banana
Dinner: Chana Masala, rice, and spinach

Glad you got your run in Karen-interesting choice for music! Nice that it helped you relax!
Reminds me-I need to switch up my playlists!
Keep up the good work!

Nice! Way to squeeze it in even though you were busy!

I'm heading to the gym now

Have a great one!

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Relaxing music, eh? I rarely listen to anything relaxing when I need to keep motivated. I'll give it a shot.

Great job on the run!

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Sherrie

Getting healthier one day at a time
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Thanks, guys!

Yeah, I know it might seem weird, but the more gentler music was really a great change of pace, and at least that particular day, was just what I needed!

I was out of town for a couple of days this week, and wasn't able to get in any fitness. But, yesterday I did a 3 mile run/walk with a friend. My diet pretty much went out the window yesterday, though, so I'll try to stay more focused today.

Have a great weekend, everyone!!!

Have an awesome weekend!

Keep the windows closed next time. I find that helps. I hate when I lose my lunch.

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That ab workout sounds painful! Good for you doing the plank...I can never get myself to do it, I just dislike it too much lol

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When we've trained together, Karen has out-plank'd me. And I'm getting better at it

Karen, have an awesome week! Hope you're settling in well and things slow down for you and you get to ease into a routine again.

Texas-sized hugs from the Lone Star State!

-Ahhhhhh C

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Hi Karen, thanks for poping by my thread.

Hows the move going and the job? Let us know how you are doing and your new training plans and i shall keep swinging by to give you any encouragement you need.

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Here you go, Karen! They're really delicious and gooey, I had my first one yesterday

Ingredients:

4 oz. unsweetened dark chocolate, chopped
½ cup raspberry fruit spread
½ cup sugar or other dry sweetener (see note)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ tsp. almond extract
1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup frozen raspberries

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 350F; line an 8" pan with parchment paper; lightly mist with non-stick cooking spray.
2.Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave; set aside.
3.In large mixing bowl, vigorously mix together jam, sweetener, and applesauce; stir in extracts and melted chocolate.
4.Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt, then combine with wet ingredients; mix very well until a stiff dough forms, then fold in raspberries.
5.Spread mixture into prepared pan. Note: It will be very thick; use your hands to evenly spread.
6. Bake 16-18 minutes. Note: They should still be soft and gooey; be careful not to over bake (if tester toothpick comes out clean, they’re over baked).
7.Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing into 16 pieces. Hint: These taste especially good and fudgy after being refrigerated for a few hours.
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Serving Size 1 brownie - Makes 16 servings

Calories 138
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 92mg
Total Carbohydrate 25g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 13g
Protein 3g
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Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 3%
Iron 11%

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Bodybuilding is an art, your body is the canvas, weights are your brush and nutrition is your paint. We all have the ability to turn a self portrait into a masterpiece.

Nice running, FWIW I always like to run with mellow music. I run to relax so I like my music to enhance that experience.

Keep up the great work and hope you have a great weekend. Sorry I never came across your journal up until now, I'll try and check in when I can. Feel free to give me a yell on anything to do with running, I'm a marathoner, ultramarathoner and everything else in between hehe.

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Training for my first 100 mile running race

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