Weekend 5k and Zip Lock Omelet

Happy Monday!

Monday's are always awkward for me. Shaun doesn't go into work until the evening, so Monday morning rolls around, I get up with Jack and get him to school, come home and my husband is still here. Feels more like Sunday. No complaints!

Last weekend we ran the Rugged Maniac 5k in Southern IN. My mom stayed at our place and took care of the kiddos and dogs (thanks, Mom!). I was really excited to not only spend some alone time with my husband laughing at each other, but get our fitness on and have an excuse to get muddy!
The 5k was harder than I thought it would be (ha!). The event was held at a Ski Resort, so the running was STRAIGHT uphill and then STRAIGHT back down. About 7 times. Doesn't that sound fantastic? The uneven ground and rocks made it more of a challenge as well. We got through it and had a blast doing the crazy obstacles together. From crawling our way in underground tunnels to barbwire fences, it was just what we were looking for. I'll post some of the pics when they come up on the website, I'm looking forward to one in particular :)



We did it!

 My mom joined me at the gym the following day before helping me find a dress for my sisters wedding in Vegas next week (Proooocrastinatiioooon!). Let's rewind. How do you pick out a dress for a wedding....that's also in Vegas?! I need something that says, "Hey I'm at my sisters wedding, in Vegas, and I'm 29, but I party, with adults."
Good :Luck.
We were walking out of the mall and my mom found one she really liked. I was over it and ready to leave, but decided to try it on. Well that was the one (thanks, ma!) so I'm ready!

Back to the gym. We did a bit of cardio followed by legs and abs. I had my mom try the preworkout C4  (see previous post for the info) and she agreed it was a good product to have. It was a nice workout but I was sore from the day before and slightly pulled my back doing 'good mornings' so we kept it short and sweet.
I'll post my workouts soon, I promise!

Good Morning

Strength training boosts your metabolism so your body continues to burn calories for up to 36 hours AFTER your workout. So hop off the cardio machines and start lifting! I would suggest 15-20 minutes of cardio to warm up everyday, and 1 hour of cardio a week (just make it your cardio day).

On to food!

This morning I tried the Zip Lock Omelet with success. It was delish!

Crack no more than two eggs (I used 1 egg and 2 egg whites)  into each bag and shake to combine.

Put out a variety of ingredients such as cheeses, onion, green pepper, tomato, hash browns, salsa, etc as selection.

This is what I used

Add prepared ingredients of your choice to your bag. Shake, carefully press air out of bag and zip it up.
Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for 15 minutes.

This was my first time and I was sceptical. But to my surprise, it came out perfect!

I added tomato as well!

And there you have it, easy and healthy. Yes please! 

I have to recommend this drink I get from Trader Joe's. It's called Green Plant. It looks like it may be disgusting, but surprisingly enough it tastes really good. Not green at all. Give it a try, you'll thank me!

Have a great week!

Erin



C4 product review & Energy Bites

So I've decided to start (or restart!) a blog and focus it on fitness.
I'm throwing myself into the fitness world and it can be overwhelming to say the least. I've always been thin, but I'm looking to build muscle and serious tone. That takes a lot of hard work, research, and having the right resources to help you succeed. Since starting, I've received a lot of questions from friends and thought this would be the perfect place to not only answer any questions, but provide you with what I'm doing/eating, as well as support and motivation!

Tonight will be short and sweet. I started using a product called C4 extreme. Its a preworkout mix you take 15-20 min before you start and it has really high rating in the 'fitness world.'

My first go!

So I'm giving my review.

I took this 20 minutes before working out, and I really felt the energy kick in about 10 minutes in. I had tingling from the beta alanine almost immediately (won't last). I was a little jittery, but not enough to distract me from the workout. I was able to push through some tough sets, and felt good, not drained at the end. I actually MADE myself leave the gym after 80 min. I worked out in the morning and did not experience a crash later in the day.


Ingredients : This is a really "clean" product in terms of content. 0 calories and carbs, plenty of Vitamin C, and the Energy Blend really allowed me to focus and zone in on my upcoming workout when I took it 15-20 minutes preworkout.

Energy: This is the highlight of C4. It doesn't disappoint, especially if you limit your caffeine consumption throughout the day. I'd say more of your energy comes from the intense focus; after you take this you don't want to do anything but lift. And be prepared to sweat your ass off lol. With 1 scoop, I didn't get any jitters or any crashes afterwords, just a nice clean rise and then a return to normal levels about an hour after my workout.

I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to increase gym time and have the energy to do so!

 



Also, I made these no bake energy bites (with my own twist) and they are SO delish! I'm a big snacker so having things like this in the fridge is crucial!

YUM

1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats)

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup chocolate chips (I didn't use that much)

1/3 cup honey

1 tsp. vanilla

 1 scoop protein powder (I used Jillian Michaels Natural Whey chocolate)

 Walnuts (crushed) I used about a handful.

Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until mixed well. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1″ in diameter.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Makes about 20-25 balls



Until Next Time!
Erin