mrsc2011 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Jan 21 Full Day POstMeals-B- SmoothiesRise Bar and Kaia Foods sunflower chunksL- Snacked on a few mango slices since I thought we would be going to the gymD- Early- after my eye appt- Chili's: Veggie Fajita w/out dairy additivesMunched on chips and salsa Workout- None. Very sore today (hard to get outta the car!) so took a rest day and went shopping (does that walking count?).Bought some hand weights to start running with tomorrow Happy weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Jan 22Workout: 4.25 m run @ 42 minutes3 of those miles with 3lb hand weights Meals (so far)Pre-Workout: Purefit bar and coffeeB- Green Smoothie with Amazing Grass, frozen strawberries and a banana Next Meals: TentativeL- Amy's Meal or salad with hummus and veggiesS- LarabarD- Salad with veggies and beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 January 23Yesterday went well. Snow Day today---AGAIN!!!!Meals so far:Coffee with splash of Chocolate Soy milk.B- Green smoothiePlans for the rest of the day-L- Salad with beans and nutsS- Rice cake with nut butterD- Vegan Chili Workout Plan:I start my half mary training so today was supposed to be an off day but I am going to move my training this week since I have eye surgery Wednesday.Sooo- today will be a three mile run with my weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Will you be having Lasik surgery? Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi Karen!I was supposed to have Lasik but they did another form instead which means a longer and more painful recovery. I had it yesterday. It's gonna get worse so this will be my last post until next week. Doctor told me no workouts for three weeks!!!! I asked about walking nect week and she said we would take it day to day but rest only these first days. I am bummed but hoping for a great outcome. So all you vegan athletes out there! It has been great posting and reading posts but I will have to put that on hold for a while, SEE you all better later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Good luck! I hope you'll come back and continue to post just as soon as you are able to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 So I can see better! Yesterday was bad, bad, bad but today the doctor told me I am looking great and healing quick. So, Monday I am going to ask my limits to workouts and she what she tells me. Hoping to at least be able to walk/run, may lift a little...we shall see.Meals have been sporadic due to my meds and naps. Little munches here and there. Gotta be real careful since I am not working out.I did see that Vegan Essentials is having a sale on Vega stuff soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hi Sherrie! Congratulations on your quick recovery! That speaks to your good health and the care you take for yourself! Yay! Make sure you eat well and don't rush yourself when it comes to exercise. And for now, enjoy those naps!! And yay for Vega sales! I plan to take advantage as well! Have a happy day, Sherrie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 January 29Thanks Karen! I am feeling good! I credit my vegan eating for my quick recovery as well Yesterday went shopping with mom and sister...I consider this walking (cardio?) in heels so the calves go a good workout Plus some lifting of bags. I will get in the movement where I can!Went to HuHot for lunch (veggies, veggie, veggies!)Went to the Co-op and grabbed some dinner (vegan sandwich and kale salad) and groceries since mom and sister don't have anything like that where they live.Looking for ward to maybe some easy workouts this week~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Jan 31 (Happy Birthday to Me!)Yesterday I was able to get out and enjoy a 4.5 mile walk/jog!!! Yes!!My meals have yet to get back on track. Being off work and not on schedule really throws a kink in things!But, today, I am starting off right...green smoothie with Amazing Meal and a slice of potato bread with PB (my BDay treat).Yesterday meals:B- cereal and pro-biotic coconut stuffL- Did I eat lunch?????????S- Soy LatteD- Veggie stir fry with tofu (made it for my hubby) Looking forward to a great day...gonna sign up for a half mary in May and get my Vega from veganproteins.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Happy Birthday, Sherrie!!!!!!! Have a wonderful day and a blessed year ahead! Way to finish up the January NYNY Challenge strong! Let's keep going strong in February!!!!!! I love VeganProteins and VeganEssentials! Super wonderful people running both those companies. Can't go wrong supporting them! Have a wonderful birthday, Sherrie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks Karen! It was a wonderful birthday! Feb 1 LogFirst full day back at work since the surgery.Meals: SmoothieS- SmoothieL- Veggie stir-fry leftovers, apple, and part vegan heart-cakeS- Sunflower seedsD- Vegan chili with crackersVino Workouts: None. Exhausted and headache from work. I need to be okay with this healing process but it is so frustrating! I really want to run but know it would only hinder healing.Bootcamp tomorrow I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 You're doing great, Sherrie! Feel well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Feb 2Feeling good!Not quite as tired after work so went to an hour of Bootcamp.Meals:B- SmoothieS- NoneL- Veggie stir-fry, apple, heart cakeS- Rice cake and sunflower butterD- Vegan chili, chips (eh) and a few bites of cookie (promise- just a few) I am setting a goal to lose 8 lbs this month.WI- 160.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Mmm, what's heart cake? Sounds delish! Glad you're feeling better, Sherrie! Good luck with your goal for February. Hope you'll stick around the forum and stay involved with the community, and hopefully journaling here can play an important roll in reaching your goal! And, personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with eating (vegan) cookies! As long as you've planned for the calories, enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Heart Cakes are sold at our local co-op. They are vegan and come in flavors such as chocolate, cranberry, apple, and peach. They have a lot of protein and nutrients and are a great snack. I actually discovered them a loooong time ago (before I even switched to a vegan diet) at a little community outside the city.They are like an energy bar. Website- www.suncakes.com Look under Heart Thrive I am definitely going to stick around in February! You (Karen) have been a great cheerleader! I look forward to spending even more time here and taking better advantage of the resources on the site.I also look forward to reading your journal as well...will you keep journaling Karen?I also want to be more of a reader too...on this site I am going to weigh in every Tuesday so I will keep posting my progress! Friday: Workout- none...taking more recovery time until I get the "go ahead" from the doc.Meals: Getting back on track much better now that I am in a routine.B- SmoothieS- noneL- vegan chili, appleS- Picky BarD- Veggie Stir Fry (thanks hubby), PB cup (Justin's)Movie Night! Saturday:Workout - Ran 3 miles on the mill (30:30)Meals: B- Cereal and Coconut Probiotic (half the serving) Gave Blood! I am an O- girl so I try to give as much as I can. Iron is always a trick for me...barely made it today (second try just made the cut). Helpful hints on getting my iron up?Blood Pressure was 90/50 (lowest it's been according to my records at the Red Cross) S- Animal Cookies (vegan according to the ingredients) and a Picky BarL- Met the hubby at the local grocery store buffett. Had a huge salad and some veggie sushiS- NoneWent to a movie with friends and had mango slices, nuts, and granolaD- Finished off my cereal from the morningS- Had the rest of my mango,nut, granola mix and some vino. So- goal for this week (after looking back on my posts): Cut back on the vino! Today: I have a five mile run in a few hoursBreakfast was a green smoothie and coffeePost workout will be a Picky BarLunch: Heading to a friends' for the SuperBowl and made vegan chili with tempeh Looking forward to a fun afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thanks for the info on the Heart Cakes. I'll check 'em out! Yay, glad you're planning to stick around the forum and keep journaling! I'm looking forward to keeping up with your progress and cheering you on! With regards to your workout on Saturday.... I dream of the day I can run 3 miles in 30 minutes! I'm doing the Couch-to-5K program right now and still have 5 or 6 more weeks till I'm supposed to be able to do that. Right now the 10 minutes I'm running is so challenging, so it's hard to imagine that I'll ever be able to easily run 30 minutes! Haha! But, I did sign up for my first 5K, so that's great motivation having that date set already. Anyway, YES, I'll still be here journaling, so yes, please stop by and see what I'm up to. Knowing people read it makes me feel more accountable. Hope your run today goes smoothly! And have fun at the SuperBowl party today! ~Karen~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 OH! Also... As you may or may not have realized, I am one of the VB&F team members, and we received your email request to have your journal considered for the prize package eligibility for the New You for the New Year Challenge. OF COURSE you are eligible! You've done such an outstanding job through the January challenge, and hope you'll stick around the forum as previously mentioned. Robert and I will be assembling and shipping prize packages beginning next week, so be on the lookout for yours to arrive mid-month. Yay!! ~Karen~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Karen!!!!!!! That is awesome! I am thrilled to be able to keep following you, and know you are following me. It also helps to know you are watching me! Ha! You will be running 30 minutes before you know it...I started with running ten and walking ten so I can't wait to hear when you complete your first 5k!I must say- I am also very thrilled to be expecting a package! I was beside myself for the few days when I couldn't see the computer screen and when I went out of town! Ugh! I am really looking forward to reaching my Feb. goal. I am going to donate 5 dollars for every pound I am away from goal, to a children nutrition organization---could use a few ideas (just in case). Anyway- today--Feb 6thSmall meals today. Stomach has been off and yesterday I ate "off"--not a ton just a little different. B- Coconut yogurt, Amazing meal barS- Sunflower seedsL- Rice cakes and Sunflower butterS- Picky BarD- Leftover vegan chili and water No snack. Early to bed. Exhausted.Saw the eye doctor today. She said I am healing well but to be careful not to get too antsy and overdo it, so I am taking a rest day after my 5 mile run yesterday and boot camp tomorrow.Weigh In in the a.m.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 That's awesome, Sherrie! Hope your stomach is feeling back to normal soon. Hey, here's a vegan organization you might want to look into: http://awellfedworld.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Feb 7Long day but hit the Bootcamp after work (1 hour) then went to the gym. I wanted to see if someone had turned in the iPod I left on the treadmill (no go- shattered my faith in my fellow gym-goers). then hit the treadmill for about 25 minutes. My training plan had 4 miles on it but my legs were pretty tired after bootcamp so I shortened it and will do four tomorrow. Meals: B- SmoothieSnack- ?? Handful of sunflower seeds?? I thinkLunch: Apple, almond butter and rice cakePre-workout: Purefit barD: Vegan chili and crackers.S- I just popped some popcorn and drizzled some agave and nutritional yeast on it. Yum!I am so hungry but hoping the popcorn will help. Great workout day!Hopped on the scale. Down 159.6 (it's something) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Agave and NY on popcorn? I've heard of NY many times on popcorn many times, but never agave nectar, and NEVER both at the same time. Hmm... I never would've thought of that. It's good? Congratulations on the weight loss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 kareno- the popcorn was yummeeee!Thanks for the congrats Feb 8 and 9Meetings like crazy Wednesday so the day is a blur...except for the 4 mile run! Got er' done!!!Today:Meals- B: smoothie (with my awesome new Vega shaker)S- Sunflower seedsL- apple, rice cake and sunflower butter and vega shake n goS- Purefit bar (pre-workout)45 minutes at Bootcamp (left early to watch my students play b-ball)D- Vegan chili, chips, and had some dates with nuts Thinking I need a more substantial lunch to help with the hunger at dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Feb 10Workout: 4 mile run. Tough one tonight.Meals: B- Green smoothie S- PickyBar and Vega Shake n Go smoothie (yum!)L- SaladS- Purefit BarD- Salad with black beans (yep- again)Late snack- dried mango slices Pretty uneventful day. Can't wait to sleep in tomorrow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsc2011 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Feb 11and12Saturday was a rest day so I had a gathering of friends, learned some new recipes and shared some vegan products.Hubby and I went shopping, out to dinner, then a movie.Meals:Vega vanilla chai whole food optimizer with spinach, coconut milk, and a few pieces of frozen fruit. Uhhhh....yuuuuuuuummmmmm! Best smoothie ever!Had some veggies, hummus, and a protein bar that a friend made with protein powder. Filling and good!Not too hungry for the rest of the day.Hubby and I hit a Mexican place for dinner but I just had some chips with beans. Today:Meals-B: Purefit bar (per workout)S: homemade protein barL: veggies and hummus, sushiS: dried mango, larabarD: half tofu sandwich from co op ith gluten free chips and beans Ran 6 miles today Work week here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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