Berry Breakfast Smoothie

Simply blend raspberries, strawberries, and organic soy milk with some ice. Next time: add whey and soy protein powder. I really intended to do that this time but my brain isn't fully awake despite completing level 1 of the 30-day Shred. So far, no weight change but I feel my body adapting to working out again. I can also attribute no weight change to little variation in eating habits. Additionally, I am at most burning 250 calories per workout, per internet search results so there's that.

7 Whole Days

One week of being conscious of my consumption and activity levels. I noticed that while I am still on the first level of the workout series, it feels harder the more I do it. I added heavier weights yesterday but seemed to struggle more today. My friend says thats good. I hope she is right.

The Morning After

Resuming working out after a day of rest is like starting over for me. It is especially so because I picked up some 3 lb weights from Target yesterday to use instead of whatever my sister-in-law had down there. I believe each of her weights were 1.5 lbs. I still count this as day 6 of 30 and it is complete *sips lemon water*.

Update: Day of Rest

As i prepare my water for green tea and boil my egg (no toast this AM. cinnamon apple instant oatmeal instead), I am back to share that I decided to allow a day of rest every 5th day of this 30 day journey. It will not be a day of complete inertia; for instance, I did some slight ab work this morning before venturing to the kitchen. On the 5's, I will work a muscle group that isn't sore and/or possibly isn't being worked to my satisfaction.

The airport code for St. Maarten is SXM so henceforth, it shall be referred to as such. SXM, we on the way!

Day of Rest

My friend and fitness inspiration told me I need two rest days. I did not factor this into my plan. I complained to my boyfriend of leg soreness and he is requesting I work a different muscle group. That means skipping my DVD for the day. I think I can live with skipping my DVD and giving my legs a rest but I can't tolerate a full rest day. Not this early in the game. I'm too likely to stop and not start again. Time to investigate what I might do tomorrow.

Day 4 Post-Workout Eating

Breakfast today is:

• lemon water
• green tea (plain)
• cinnamon raisin toast
• boiled egg

I believe it is my night to cook dinner so let me get into some meal planning. There are plenty of leftovers from from the last couple of nights, maybe we can survive off of that :)

Support

I support and promote my friends. I support and promote folks who aren't actually my friends. If you are doing something positive and uplifting, you have my support. I try to do so financially but now, more than ever, I am in no position. I don't expect anything in return; just paying forward the blessings bestowed upon me. In support of my friend from undergrad, I direct you to her fitness blog: A Living Revolutionary

This Tumblr is full of motivational memes, eating tips, exercise routines, and just plain good advice. Check it out.