Meet me at BurnFitness. Legacy Park Community Center, Aspen Club Lees Summit, MO

MEET YOUR TRAINER...ANGELA WHITLEY!
 

You LOVE her but do you KNOW her?  Angela Whitley and her burpee obsession have whipped us all in shape.  Her amazing PiYo classes help you gain balance in life as well as lengthen and strengthen those beautiful muscles.  There's more to Angela than her high intensity workouts and incredible motivation.  Read on fitness friends...

 

1.  How did you become a fitness guru? After my son was born back in '98, I gained a lot of weight, I weighed over 240lbs. My cousin told me "Angela, You're not going to get anyone with those thighs" That's all it took. I started doing Taebo workouts in my living room, started running and most importantly, started eating healthy. I paid it forward to everyone in my office, getting them to eat right and exercise-- my coworkers were in tip top shape.  Then someone approached me and said, "Why don't you train or teach aerobics?  You're very inspiring and motivating!" So BOOM! I studied, took every class I could, got as much training as possible and got certified through AFAA and TurboKick.  Since I was a little girl my dream was to inspire and teach dance someday... I believe this is the closest thing to accomplishing my dream. It's very rewarding to know that I have an influence on someone's fitness goals and making them feel great. Lets just say "I've been there done that."

2.  If you weren't training, what would you do? I'd probably be a movie star!!! Ha! Actually, I'd probably still be in the mortgage business.  
 

3.  What's your favorite band? I like all kinds of music so I'll break it down for you.... Rock - Old Metallica or Jimi Hendrix, R&B - Usher (duh), Country - Dierks Bentley 

4.  Your favorite movie? Dirty Dancing (by far--- I quote from that movie a lot!)

5.  How do you reward yourself for reaching your goals? I'll go shopping for workout clothes. Preferably Lululemon.
 
6.  On that note, do you have a mini goal you're trying to reach? A competition is calling my name in the near future. Yeah baby!!

7.  What's your guilty pleasure (don't say burpees....please!!!) HAHA!!! OMG I almost did!  But seriously- PIZZA and BEER. Period. 

8.  Who's your fitness idol? WHO ELSE??? Jillian Michaels

9.  If you could dine with one person, who would it be?   From history, it would be Jesus. I'd like to see how I'm doing, where I could improve, and If I'm headed down the right path he's laid out for me. If it was someone current, it would definitely be Channing Tatum. OMG! But we'd have to go dancing & preferably with his shirt off! HA!!

10.  You're stranded on a desert island...what's the one thing you couldn't live without?   One thing I couldn't live without would be an unlimited supply of Duct Tape. I watched Myth Busters and you can do a lot with duct tape. One person I would take with me- well that's a different story.  I'd bring Bear Grylls from Man VS Wild...He can survive anything! Boom! 

H.I.I.T. What?

Let me let you in on a little secret on how to burn fat a little bit faster in your workouts...

After reading this blog you will:

1) Know what a H.I.I.T. Workout is

2) What kind of results you can obtain from a H.I.I.T. Workout

3) Who would benefit the most from a H.I.I.T. workout

4)  Know 2 Simple H.I.I.T. workouts - and how to put your workouts together

WHAT IS H.I.I.T.? 

H.I.I.T. is the acronym for High Intensity Interval Workout. It's a workout designed for short burst of high intensity intervals followed directly by low to moderate intensity levels and or rest.

It can be applied to the treadmill, bike, elliptical, outside running or basic strength training and/or strength training mixed with bouts of high cardio exercises. It's considered to be far more effective then normal cardio because of the intensity, and your able to increase both your aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic (with out oxygen) endurance while burning more fat then ever before. It can also increase the RMR (resting metabolic rate) for the following 24 hours after the workout due to the excess post oxygen consumption and may improve your Vo2 Max more effectively then longer cardio workouts.  Just to put it plain and simple = More calories burned effectively. YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

WHAT ARE THE RESULTS YOU CAN OBTAIN FROM A H.I.I.T. WORKOUT?

Without going through a long spiel and bore you, H.I.I.T. can accomplish two goals: It can accelerate fat loss and again improve aerobic and anaerobic endurance. WHO needs any more clarification then that! Boom!

More then likely H.I.I.T will produce faster results in a shorter period of time. Being consistent and sticking with a H.I.I.T program for at least an 8 week cycle, you better believe other people, including yourself will notice a significant change to your body. 

WHO WOULD BENEFIT THE MOST FROM A H.I.I.T. WORKOUT?

DUH? Anyone that's looking to burn as much fat as possible -especially during a cutting phase. Athletes will benefit just as much when simulating specific speed and agility drills into their workouts. 

OKAY OKAY, Here are your sample workouts:

*TREADMILL H.I.I.T:

Minutes 1-4 (warm-up)

Jog at a nice easy pace (about 50% effort)

Minute 5 -8 Intervals 1-8

BEGINNER: Sprint 30 seconds at maximum effort- jog/walk 30 seconds ADVANCED: Sprint 20 seconds at maximum effort-Hop off and Recover 10 sec

Minutes 9-12 (Cool Down)

Jog at a nice easy pace end it with a nice easy walk.

*STRENGTH/CARDIO  H.I.I.T.:

• Round 1: 10 pushups from knees or toes
• Round 2: 10 pushups, 10 jump squats
• Round 3: 10 pushups, 10 jump squats, 10 bench dips
• Round 4: 10 push ups, 10 jump squats, 10 bench dips, 30 sec  log jumps
• Round 5: 10 push ups, 10 jump squats, 10 bench dips, 30 SEC log jumps , 10 shoulder lateral raises
• Round 6: 10 pushups, 10 jump squats 10 bench dips, 30 sec log jumps , 10 shoulder lateral raises, 30 sec Star Jacks
• Round 7: 10 pushups, 10 jump squats, 10 bench dips, 30 Sec log jumps , 10 shoulder lateral raises, 30 sec Star Jacks, 10 Lunges Each
• Round 8: 10 pushups, 10 jump squats,10 bench dips , 30 Sec log jumps , 10 shoulder lateral raises, 30 sec Star Jacks, 10 Lunges Each, 10 Jump Tucks,
•  Round 9: 10 pushups, 30 sec Star Jacks, 10 Lunges Each 10 bench dips, 1 Sec log jumps 10 shoulder lateral raises, 30sec Star Jacks, 10 Lunges Each, 10 Jump Tucks, 20 hammer curl,
• Round 10: 10 pushups, 10 jump squats, 10 bench dips, 30 Sec log jumps , 10 shoulder lateral raises, 30 sec Star Jacks, 10 Lunges Each, 10 Jump Tucks, 20 hammer curl, 1 minute lunges, 30 Sec High Knees

Good Luck and Remember to drink your H20! 

Hugz

Ang

P.S. YES YES!!! I am putting in a disclaimer ;) 

*DISCLAIMER: Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise or weight-loss program. The general information displayed here is not intended to substitute for or replace your healthcare professional. If you think you may have a medical emergency or experience any pain, call your doctor or 911 immediately. I make no representations or warranties concerning any usage of the information offered here and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other losses or damages that may result. Reliance on any information appearing on this site or from me is strictly at your own risk.

McDonald's after a workout?

I am sure you've been there and one point in your life. I just did a 90 min workout and I am starving! I am going to McDonald's and eating myself a Big Mac or Quarter Pounder w/cheese and some yum yum fries. Let me add a diet coke to that too!

STOP!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

The most popular question to me as an instructor/trainer is the above question! What should you eat? What if you are not going home right away? What if its like 9pm? Whats the time frame to eat something after a workout? Or better yet should I eat a big meal or eat waffles with gobs of syrup before coming to your class?? HAHA! If you want to puke it all up, sure!

Okay so lets get down to the nitty gritty...The size, timing and content of you pre- and post- workout meals are very essential in determining your energy levels during a workout and muscle recovery/rebuilding after a workout. Also keep in mind that the food you eat (pre AND post) will also be a factor on if it is stored as fat or used as fuel.

First off WATER!!! 
Most exercisers will lose about 4 cups of fluid during a workout. So after your workout you should try to get in 16-20 oz of water in to aid in the recovery process.

 POST EXERCISE MEAL Or SNACK??
Don't give yourself the excuse of: "Well I just burned 900 calories, I am going to McDonald's so I can eat what I want" Of course you are hungry. Most people are after a workout, making it easy to eat more than you really need, or choosing the foods that don't really help your body! Eating too much of the wrong thing can actually hurt your body -being stored as fat is one thing, and not helping the repair of muscle tissue would be another. Providing high quality protein after exercise gives your muscles the fuel and the building blocks needed for both repair and for growth. And yes carbohydrates are needed too unless its 9pm at night then you want to watch the amount of carbs you load on.

-Aim to eat at least 30 min to an hour after your workout.
-10 to 20 grams of lean protein Cottage Cheese, Lean grilled Chicken/Turkey breast (2-3oz), protein smoothie/shake, Eggs, Lean Fish and for a dinner option- Vegetable Stir Fry with Chicken or Shrimp for dinner is good!
-Early morning / Mid afternoon workout? - You will need at least 60% carbs 25% protein (Unless otherwise told by your trainer and/or nutritionist) Cottage Cheese w/fruit, Greek Yogurt w/fruit,  Eggs and toast(no high fructose corn syrup), Apple or Banana with Almond Butter, Protein Pankcakes, and try Salmon with a baked sweet potato and roasted asparagus for lunch...mmm mmm good fuel!

Remember you want to help your body not hurt it! Be very cautious of what you put into your body especially after a great workout, you worked too hard to crush it!!

Drink you h20 and smile!

Next blog--- What is H.I.I.T. training? 

Ang

Portion Control when eating out....

Sitting down at Applebees the other night, I look around at all the happy families, couples, and friends, enjoying their meals and / or drinks together and I notice one thing... HUGE portion sizing. I know, I know you heard this all before, but lets take a refresher course on "Portion Control" and reset your minds to think smaller and more often is better. 

But its a cheat meal? I don't care. Do you really want to have your kid, friend or even a stranger see you finish off a 2,000 calorie meal? Read below at how to show you have portion control powers when eating out. 

Open your Eyes America... With out portion control, a night out at Applebees looks something like this:

Spinach and Artichoke Dip- MMMMM so tasty and so good but here are you facts Ladies and Gentlemen...1565 Calories, 104 grams of fat, 127 grams of carbs. Now of course you wont eat the WHOLE thing by yourself. Lets say you share it with one other friend. Cut those calories in 1/2. Errrr still no bueno. 

House Salad with Ranch Dressing...Yes, it can be healthy but with that favorite dressing if you finish this salad it can cost you 310 calories, 22 grams of fat, 13 grams of carbs.

Steak and Grilled Shrimp with Loaded Bake Potato..Sounds do delish...and it can't be that bad right? I mean its grilled shrimp y'all. Well sorry to break the bad news but with the loaded potato this meal is a heaping 940 Calories, 59 grams of fat, 43 grams of carbs.  Yikes. 

TOTAL: (half of spinach dip) - 2,020 calories, 133 grams of fat, 119 grams of carbs. 

Now this doesn't include any drinks you might of ordered....Do you think that cheat meal is worth it???? Hmmmmm not to me!! I am not going to let my hard work for the week get ruined with ONE meal. 

PORTION CONTROL...How to use it:

Okay first off grab a few of those chips place it on that tiny little appetizer plate you got, and take a couple spoonfuls of that awesome dip. No more then one plate. There you go! You probably saved 300-500 calories right there.

When your salad arrives don't put the dressing on use it sparingly to dip you salad in. Try every other bite. And knock off some of those croutons and cheese. Save your calories so you can enjoy your steak and shrimp. You could save 100-200 calories there.

When your meal arrives ask for a "to go" box immediately. Put half of your food inside this box and put it aside. You just saved yourself around 400-500 calories.  

So instead of consuming 2,020 calories your consumed anywhere from 800-900 calories. WOW!!! What a difference eh?   Doing this will show your date, your kids, your husband, wife, or friends that you have portion control powers even out of the house. 

Remember eating more often(6x a day) and in smaller portions can keep you satisfied, and keep your metabolism going, and going! Also remember that your body can usually only metabolize 500-600 calories per meal at once. So try and keep your meals around 400-500 calories! 

Drink your h20!

HUGZ!!!!

AnG

My best of the best this week...

Opps! My bad! 

Yes it's been a full week since I have posted. Lord I apologize! 

This week was a grrrrrrrrrreat week. Between taking Zumba and feeling like a big baloofa, and being consistent on my own workouts, I feel I have crushed this week.  I thought I would share 2 things today with you in my blog. My best workout  of the week and my best Meal day of the week!

My best workout being my leg day which was Thursday Feb 14th. I ended up burning over 650 calories in 58 min. It  went something like this:

*All sets this day were in pyramid style- starting with LIGHT weights -12-15 reps, MEDIUM weights - 10-12 Reps, HEAVY - 6-8reps. Then back to Med, then Light. Goal was to hardly be able to finish last rep of light weights. I rested only about 15-20 Sec after each set to make it more "cardio like" I did a set of of weights (A) then the cardio (B)

A) 5 Sets- Leg Extensions

B) 10 Box Jumps (between each set of Leg Extensions)

A) 5 Sets of Squats

B) 10 (each leg--on to box) step ups with hip extension and/or Leg Abductions holding heavy med ball!

A) 5 Sets Leg Curls

B) 10 Run Ups Right lead 10 Run ups Left Lead on Box 

A) 5 Set of Dead Lifts

B) 10 Swing Kicks Each Leg (For Stretch) 

A) 5 Sets of Calf Raises

B) 20 Loaded Butt Blasters 

15 Min Core: 

5 Sets of Standing Lateral Crunches

3 Sets of 15  Reverse Crunches

3 Sets of 15 Leg Reaches

1 set of 30 Hip Bridges to release Hip Flexors

STRETCH!!! 

Best Meal Day- Every day is a great meal day but I would have to say the best fulfilling meal I had was Wednesdays breakfast. Here is how Wednesday went:

BREAKFAST-  5 Scrambled egg whites, 1/2 cup of pico de Gallo -mixed in. one pack of 100 calorie wholly guacamole and 2 pieces of Orowheat Bread! A VERY VERY satisfying breakfast that was ONLY 350 Calories. 

 SNACKS-  throughout the day- I had a Protein shake with Almond milk, KiKu apple (a very sweet and delicious apple) with almond butter, Fresh Cantaloupe, and Chobani Greek Yogurt

LUNCH- HUGE Fresh Salad top with Smoked chicken, tomatoes, broccoli and Egg Whites- around 350 with dressing (HINT: I had more GREENS then anything, making it look bigger and it filling my up more)

DINNER- I came home pretty late from teaching, so I did a repeat of what I had for breakfast. 

Totaling around - 1900 calories!!! 

I hope you had a grrrrrrrrrrrrreat week as well! Remember to drink drink drink your h20 and Smile its contagious! 

HUGZ!

AnG

Should I weight train??????????

DUH!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

A lot of women fear away from weight training on a daily basis. Today this blog will give you enough knowledge and support to allow you to LOVE it!

First off, weight training is a term that describes all exercises that increases your physical strength. Dumbbells, resistance bands, weight machines at the gym.

What are the benefits of weight training?
1) Increase muscle, tendon and ligament strength
2) Increase bone density (especially good for women)
3) Increase Flexibility, tone, metabolic rate and postural support
4) RAISES metabolism
5) Its essential for loosing weight, to loose fat or change
6) Stronger- increase in muscular endurance
7) Helps avoid injuries
8) Increase in self esteem and confidence
9) Improves balance and coordination
10) After weight training up to 24 -48 hours later-You burn calories while recovering when you are not even working out! ;) = Faster weight loss

Why wouldn't you want to weight train???

IMPORTANT: OVERLOAD PRINCIPLE- and I say this all the time- "if it is challenged it will change". But it needs to be challenged sufficiently enough, then, that the muscle will gain strength and change form. So, increase your weight, stop babying yourself ladies! You wont get big and bulky unless you start taking some testosterone supplements. If you can't finish a set, this is a good thing, rest, regroup, unload if needed and repeat!

IMPORTANT: PLATEAUS- Avoid plateaus by changing weight (increasing), changing sets of reps, or by changing the exercise weekly or monthly.

GOAL? What is your goal from strength training?
To Lose Weight you want to choose a variety of rep ranges to target different muscle fibers.
For Fat Loss you want to complete 1-3 sets of 10-12 reps using enough weight that you can only complete the desired amount of reps.
To Gain Muscle you want to complete 3+ sets of 6-8 reps
For Health and Endurance you want to complete 1-3 sets of 12-16 using enough weight that you can only complete the desired reps.

Muscle needs rest?
YES! Of course. I had a client ask me just the other day..."How long do I need to rest between sets?" The answer is plain and simple. If you are lifting heavy, you need to rest a little longer so your muscles can rest and recoup about 2-5min. What I do might be a little different. I might lift heavy on Back for 6-8 reps and then immediately work the opposite muscle-or the antagonist muscle- Chest. I feel this will allow the other muscle to relax . Then I do a quick stretch and begin again so I don't feel like I am wasting my precious time in the gym. If you are lifting a little lighter you will only need 30 sec to 1 minute for your muscles to rest before working it again.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends training each muscle group 2-3x per week- Giving your body at least 24-48 hours of rest for muscle repair and growth. If you are training at a higher intensity or "heavier", you should take longer rests.

I hope this is an eye opener for a lot of you women and men.  STRENGTH Training is GOOD! You want it, and you need it! So get it done- You are at the gym for a reason, so no excuse and get it done! Your answer?  Yes. YES!!!

Drink your h20!

Ang

Cheat day????

No not on my husband...Lets get real...!

Rewarding Yourself...-NOT Over indulging yourself! - You don't want to sacrifice 6 days of great work for a FULL day of OVER indulging. You would ruin your hard work for the week and plus feel sluggish and depressed if you did. Read below how to keep it real!

I make a goal each week on 3 different areas on my road to a healthier lifestyle, and if I complete these 3 goals, I get to reward myself with a cheat meal. NOT a cheat day, but a cheat meal.

1st goal- Eating around the store and not the middle- and NO SUGAR- except for fruits. When I go shopping for groceries, I make it a point to stay clear of the middle isles (except for essentials like, soap, deodorant, dog food etc) I try to eat as whole food as I can. So far this week....GRADE = A- ( I did have rice - which is not really processed, and I did buy some Life Water - no fake sugars, no sugars so I think I am O K. ) Can I get a hoorah Captain!!!


2nd goal- At Least 128oz or 1 gallon of H20 each day. For as much as I teach and workout I feel this is a perfect amount for me. This week I think I averaged out 183 oz per day .....GRADE = A+++ Can I get a woot woot!!

3rd goal- Work out 3-5x FOR MYSELF-in addition to teaching.  This week, I ran 5 miles Tuesday, I will run 3-5 miles tomorrow and I pumped Some Weights on Saturday & Monday.....GRADE = A. Oh yeah..Wheres my reward?

So Friday, I will have my cheat meal. I will indulge on 1-2 cocktails Friday evening, and probably eat my favorite - PIZZA- St Louis Style from Waldos Pizza (thin crust- provel cheese..mmmm). But I will NOT eat more than I can handle. I will fill up first on a salad, then savor every little bite I take of that thin crust mouthwatering yummified pizza. Ahhhh can't wait! And maybe if the wallet can handle it...Some frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf for dessert.

My "SUGGESTION" (If you are not competing- or getting ready for your wedding gown 3 sizes smaller than your regular size)- give yourself a goal or two to work off during the week. And if you complete it (GRADE yourself with no bias) and pass, Go ahead and give yourself that cheat meal or even a night out! Don't deprive yourself of it for eternity. And again- don't go to crazy either! Don't mess up your hard work for 2 min of taste bud or tummy pleasure.

Drink your H20- And stay active...

Ang

In 3 weeks I......

Okay its been almost 3 weeks since I started on my "clean" eating. And I wanted to share with you how I am feeling, and what I've been doing to keep on track. Now I want you to know I have always considered that I eat pretty healthy, but realized I was falling off and not watching portion control and eating too much of the sweet stuff. Read below to find out what YOU should do!

This is going to be simple-well ...kind of you have to break the habit- trust me if I can, you can: 

- NO SUGARS- and NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP....With the exception of course for fruit being my sugar snacks. 

- NO PROCESSED FOODS

- NO DIET COKE- But I have to be honest here- I might have one every 3 days IF THAT. I haven't yet totally depleted it YET. 

- LOTS OF H20- To lift the habit of drinking diet coke and the habit of no sugars.

-PORTION CONTROL- really watching the portions that I am eating. 

- MORE FRUIT

-MORE VEGGIES

-EATING 6 SMALL MEALS a day.

-LESS CARBS-NO NOT CARB-LESS, that would be insane for as much as I teach. 

-WATCHING SALT INTAKE

-READING food labels- This is a big help especially if I don't want to eat something that has high fructose corn syrup or sugar in it. I try to stick with ingredients that I can read.

In these three weeks I have notice an increase in energy without the support of ANY vitamins.  I have definitely notice a change in my skin with the increase of H20 and the decrease of Diet Coke. I am in a fantastic happier mood 100%  of the time instead of 50% of the time- bad foods can make you depressed and left feeling really bloated and blah.  I have already lost 2 inches around my waist. And I don't have a scale but can probably say I have lost at least anywhere from 6-8lbs already. 

But most of all I feel great. Knowing that I can make the right choices and feel good for a lot longer then if I made a wrong choice (like eating bad) and feeling good for only about 2 minutes. It's the truth...Don't deny yourself the healthier way... Eat healthy and stay active and most of all SWEAT! 

Hugz to all!

P.S. This pic below was taken today AFTER bootcamp and is me with one of my friends (Lisa Keyser) in her new "Say it with Style" t-shirt I had designed for her birthday! Burpees is her FAVORITE!!! Go LISA!!!

CHOCOLATE VINEGAR????

Oh Yum!!! Okay I have to rant and rave about this little store I ventured upon while out "window shopping"

Heavenly Olive Oils and Vinegars in the Shops at Summit Fars (over by Macys). Now someone told me about this place a while back and just happened to see it while window shopping and I thought what the heck? I'll go in and check what its all about!

As I walked in (being a little carb deprived at the time) I was looking all around for the bread. Duh? Usually when you walk into a store that is serving up some fine oils/vinegars you get some bread right? The nice lady came up and asked if there was anything particular that I was looking for. I said "wheres the bread?"  She giggled and told me that the owner thought "Bread would actually disguise the REAL taste of their wonderful oils and vinegars".  O K A Y- So I thought to myself how would I taste them???? HMMMM!

Then she said "you would be so amazed"- She handed me this tiny tiny little cup with dark liquid in it. "It's chocolate vinegar" she said. ...."Do I drink it, smell it, taste with my finger?" I asked very confused. She told me to drink it. WHAT!? Drink some vinegar???? Are you kidding me...???? BLAH!!! I thought. As I put that tiny tiny little cup up to my lips I smelled that tart distinct smell of the vinegar and thought...here goes nothing. GULP! Taste taste, my eyes probably opened up 3x their normal size and thought to ask for another cause I couldn't believe my taste buds. I asked her why I couldn't taste the vinegar- she stated that it's because the vinegar has aged well.

 O MY!!! MORE MORE... She then handed me a mix of the chocolate and strawberry---Even more surprised. Mango, Raspberry (yummmmmy), Espresso, Tangerine and more.

Now Now dieters--HEALTHY eaters-- 2 tsp of this stuff is 0 points at Weight Watchers. Also was told it was aged with grape seed extract- which is good for cardiovascular health and its full of antioxidants.

"Okay  I want the chocolate- what do I use it on?" -She\ said I could put it in my protein shake. WHAT? (I did try it, and it tasted chocolaty good- Don't believe me try it). Also good on salads, fruit, meats and ice cream and also compliments the Chipotle Olive oil on chicken and veggies.

So I walked out with a bottle of Chocolate Vinegar and Chipotle Olive oil (YUMMY-Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Health Facts: Clinical research has proven the benefits of high quality EVOO and doctors recommend incorporating 2 tablespoons of EVOO daily to help increase your overall cardiovascular health. ).  Wow! Venturing off and trying new things never felt so good!

I TRIPPLE dog dare you to try it! And let them know I sent ya!

www.heavenlyoliveoils.com/

Tah tah!!

Ang

Running with the dogs....

First off...I almost died today....LITERALLY! Read on to find out how....

I decided since it was such a beautiful afternoon (as beautiful as it can get in Missouri in the winter time) that I would take all the dogs for a jog. NO! I have four dogs...not all at once. So I took Ms. Shineh first.

Isn't she just precious??!!! She was a trooper. Even though she causes havoc at our house, and has some major Obsessive Compulsive Disorder over our cats- shes a GREAT dog to take on an afternoon jog. No pulling on the leash, no barking at other dogs, no she was just fantastic to jog with.  Now I wanted to save some energy so we only went about 2 miles. We even passed by my son's Austins bus and got to wave at all the kiddos (BTW- When Austin came home, he said everyone on the bus thought I was his sister- LOVE everyone on that bus, ha ha ) We were back home in 19 min. Watch said I burned 202 when I got back. 

Next was GG. She gets to walk because she is just a sweet ole dog with some hip problems-

Yes, My oldest sweet gal. She's never a problem on the leash. Sometimes maybe she thinks she has to lead me but, effortless walk around the neighborhood. In 15 min we were back. 

Now. I decided to cut some corners on the last two and regretted it as soon as I step outside the door with both of them. 

Meet Butch AKA BOO BOO (on left) and MIA (on the right- still panting from the killer jog). Now just looking at Mr. Butch you wouldn't know but he is a baby. You lightly tap his butt he squeals like he just got hit with a ball. Mia- shes one tough SOB. AND she is my cuddle dog.  Okay, taking off out the door was a challenge, they both wanted to pull pull pull (like they never had a walk before) so I thought, lets just walk them real fast to warm em up before jogging, because I can just see them taking me on a ride of my life time. Heehee! So after a 1/2 mile of walking and "trying" to get them under control, me being the anxious one, starts jogging. Not so bad, they are actually probably making my pace 6 min per mile, maybe this is what I need I thought! Ha Ha! Right when I was in a groove, they decide to pull very hard off to my right towards a fence with a dog running up and down the side of it. I saw it guys. My life flashed right before my eyes. I was pulled so hard I thought I was going to face plant right into a tree, then on to the ground over a bush, and dragged a little more through some wet dirt. BUT... I caught myself and missed the tree, jumped over the bush and some how(still holding on to their leashes) came to a stop in the dirt while YELLING at my dogs to stop. Bark bark bark bark, is all I heard....My heart pounding, and me looking all around to see if ANYONE noticed this awesome defeat of death....NO ONE saw. Dang it! But I did have to take a moment and thank the lord that I did NOT hurt my ANKLE, or myself in anyway. 

I'm okay, yes. I am still mad at my dogs for the moment, and I have learned a very valuable lesson. Don't cut corners, take them all SEPARATELY!! Phew! 

BTW- took me a little over an hour- and I burned 650 calories. - The majority coming from the two  maniac dogs. 

Good day!

What did I eat today....?

Here is my daily meal plan for you to check....What do you think I need more/less of? 

My h20 intake was  probably almost 2 gallons today...

I burned APPROXIMATELY 3100 calories- thats what my watch said, I had it going all day long-EXCEPT I did not have it going through PiYo or my Bootcamp class though...Forgot to turn it on.

AND YES! I did run today...INDOORS that is. My right hip was acting up because of how I baby my silly ankle sometimes. But I did manage to get over 3 miles in. After I taught HIIT and right before I taught PIYO.

Just take a look and tell me what you think is missing and/or need less of!

January 22, 2013

FOODS	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Cholest	Sodium	Sugars	Fiber
Breakfast
Homemade - 2 Large Eggs, Poached, 1/2 cup, poached (2 eggs)	142	0g	5g	12g	211mg	147mg	0g	0g
Oranges - Raw, navels, 1 fruit (2-7/8" dia)	69	18g	0g	1g	0mg	1mg	12g	3g
Visalus - Protein Shake Mix, 2 scoops	90	7g	1g	12g	15mg	75mg	0g	5g
Silk - Original Almond Milk, 1 cup	60	8g	3g	1g	0mg	150mg	7g	1g
Lunch
Salmon - Atlantic Caught Fresh (Nutritiondata.Com - Salmon Fillet (Half), 6 oz	121	0g	5g	17g	47mg	37mg	0g	0g
Sweet potato - Cooked, baked in skin, with salt (Sweetpotato), 1 medium (2" dia, 5" long, raw)	103	24g	0g	2g	0mg	280mg	10g	4g
Dinner
Generic - Tossed Salad- Lettuce, Tomato, 2 cups	50	5g	0g	3g	27mg	54mg	0g	0g
Athenos - Feta Cheese Crumbled Traditional, 0.05 cup (34g)	18	0g	1g	1g	5mg	80mg	0g	0g
Kraft - Dressing Three Cheese Ranch Lite, 2 Tbsp	70	2g	6g	1g	0mg	430mg	1g	0g
Croutons - Seasoned, 8 cubes	9	1g	0g	0g	0mg	25mg	0g	0g
Sargento - Colby-Jack Cheese Cubes, 7 cubes	110	1g	9g	6g	25mg	200mg	0g	0g
Snacks
Chobani - Strawberry Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, 6 oz	140	20g	0g	14g	0mg	65mg	19g	1g
Sabra - Chipotle Hummus, 2 TBS	70	3g	5g	1g	0mg	130mg	1g	1g
Carrots - Baby, raw, 1 serving	30	7g	0g	1g	0mg	66mg	4g	2g
Homemade - Roasted Kale Chips, 2 cups	110	16g	5g	5g	0mg	210mg	2g	6g
TOTAL:	1,192	112g	40g	77g	330mg	1,950mg	56g	23g