Nicole's Shape Up Showdown

This past weekend

First let me start by saying, last week was hard for me. I had a physically, emotionally, and stressful last part of the week. On Friday i thought about calling Paige, my trainer and telling her i was not going to be able to work out. I got off work and really just wanted to come straight home. I went to the gym, changed and got ready for my workout, really unmotivated and not wanting to be there. but when Paige got there i told her i was having a really bad day and i think she could see it in my eyes. We started the workout and i must say, i was so glad i didn't miss it. Friday's workout is just what i needed to get over the emotional stress i was dealing with that day. I felt great after that work out. I know there will be more times that i may get that way but i have my mindset that unless i am sick I WILL BE AT THE GYM.

 

Saturday was the Race for the Cure. I have to thank my daughter, Megan who attended with me. She walked the whole way with me and supported me the whole 5K. It was great to have my fellow participants walk with me. Also my trainer showed up before the race for some support, I really appreciated that. She is amazing. She also called me to see if i finished it. She is so motivating. Love you Paige. Also i have to tell my coworker/friend Stefanie that I love you guts, and you are amazing. Stefanie ran the 5k, and kept texting me to see my location, i was figuring she was at the finish line waiting for me. Then i got a text telling me to let her know when i crossed the bridge, and there she was, waiting for me. Stefanie walked back to meet me to walk to the finish line wiht me. That meant so much to me. Thanks Stef.

I got home from the race feeling ok. I started to get sick later saturday nite. I am home sick today and i am hoping to feel better to be able to work out a little bit tonite with Paige.

i told my fellow participants about a recipe called Cola Chicken. I used chicken and shrimp on separate occasions. Here is the recipe:

3 chicken breasts ( i cut my chicken into bite size pieces.)
1 can (12 oz) diet cola
1 cup ketchup   i added a dash of hot sauce

Put chicken in a non-stick skillet.
Pour ketchup and diet cola (any kind) over the top.
Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat cook for 45 minutes.
Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to cook until the sauce becomes thick and adheres to the chicken. Be sure to watch it during this last step.

Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 3
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 159.2

• Total Fat: 0.9 g
• Cholesterol: 41.2 mg
• Sodium: 1,011.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
• Protein: 16.5 g

 

Here is another recipe i found that is also really good

Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast - 5 oz each
Taco seasoning - about 1/2 pkg
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese

Directions

Spray glass baking dish with non stick spray.
Season chicken with taco seasoning, place in baking dish.
Pour Salsa on top of chicken.
Bake 30-40 min.
Sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted.

Can be served with sour cream on top--not included in calories. ( i used the low-fat sour cream)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JODYGRIZZLE.

Number of Servings: 4

Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 213.9

• Total Fat: 3.5 g
• Cholesterol: 85.9 mg
• Sodium: 1,120.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 7.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
• Protein: 35.9 g

hope you guys enjoy these.

 

MOTIVATED

BEFORE WORKOUT TONITE, PAIGE MEASURED ME AND WEIGHED ME. I WAS SO PLEASED WITH MY PROGRESSED. I AM LOSING INCHES. PAIGE IS A GREAT TRAINER, BUT SHE PUSHES ME AND THAT IS JUST WHAT I NEED. LAST WEEKS WORKOUTS WERE KILLER. I HAD PARTS OF MY BODY SORE THAT I DIDNT KNOW I HAD. ON THURSDAY, WAFB CAME OUT AND FILMED THE WORKOUT.

I AM ALSO WORKING OUT HERE IN MAUREPAS AT THE GYM WITH DOUG. ITS SO NICE TO HAVE HIM NOT ONLY SUPPORT ME BUT BE RIGHT ALONG SIDE ME DURING THIS WORKOUT SESSION.

I AM STARTING TO SEE THE WEIGHT LOSS IN MY CLOTHES. MY SCRUBS ARE LOOSE, AND SOME JEANS THAT WERE TIGHT ARE COMFORTABLE. I AM NOT SQUEEZING INTO THEM. PEOPLE AT WORK ARE NOTICING TOO. THIS IS JUST THE MOTIVATION I NEED.

ITS NICE TO SEE EVERYONE DOING SO WELL. WE HAVE A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF US, AND I KNOW MY ROAD WILL CONTINUE AFTER THIS IS OVER.

AT WORKOUTS I AM ABLE TO DO THINGS THAT I WASNT ABLE TO DO TWO WEEKS AGO. PAIGE, MY TRAINER, IS VERY POSITIVE AND IS A GREAT MOTIVATOR ALSO.

 

WELL THATS ALL FOR NOW, I WILL TRY TO BLOG AGAIN THURSDAY AFTER THE WORKOUT, IF I AM ABLE TOO....HAHAHAHA

 

 

OMG......What a workout!!!!

Well today was a great workout. But i have to back up a bit. Last week i was feeling a little bit discouraged. I felt things just weren't going my way. But my fiance and coworkers kept me encouraged. They helped me thru it. i am trully blessed to have such a great support system behind me.

Back to my workouts. Saturday my trainer worked me hard. i was huffing and puffing and sweating. I did my warm up on the treadmill to get my heartrate going. Then it was off to weights. Next i tried the elliptical machine. Kudos to those of you that can do it. I only lasted about 8-10 minutes before i had to stop. That machine is a killer. I only felt like i had to throw up twice. But i managed to make it threw the whole workout.

Tonite was another great workout. We started on the treadmill for a warmup, then to the weights. Tonites workout was more of a combo of weights/cardio. Paige laid a jumprope on the ground and i had to jump over it and make my way to the other end. Its  alot harder than it looked. It took the breath out of me. At the end, during the stretching, i was able to do a few stretches that i was unable to do 2 weeks ago. That made me very happy and excited.

Paige also complemented me that she could tell i was loosing weight from looking at me from behind. I was so motivated after that. I have a really great trainer.

Well until next time, I am weighing at 298.