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I liked watching The American Ninja Warrior last night. I can't believe the strength on those guys. Today has been a weird day for eating and not the best. It is a holiday in Utah. So we got up early and went with my Mother-in-law to the parade and then spent most of the day at her house. She made lunch. It was fun, but I am tired out.

E: 5 mile run with sister this morning before parade
B: 3/4 c. oatmeal ( a little before run, rest after run), 1/2 banana, 8 almonds
S: tofu
L: hot dog bun with veggies on it, a little potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, later 2 peices of tofu
S: smoothie
D: leftover stirfry

I had a good day yesterday. I am really tired today though. I need some energy. I didn't sleep good last night. I was trying to workout my schedule in my head last night. My sister-in-law said that she wanted to train her after I get licensed. So I kept wondering how I was going to get it all done and homeschool my kids. But I know God will work it all out. I just need not stress and know that He can help me with my schedule.

E: 2 crossfit workouts this morning-40 min. probably some shoulders later today
B: 1/2 c. oatmeal, 1 banana, 8 almonds
S: roasted edamme, 1 slice of bread
L: hashbrowns with refried beans and roasted veggies ( yummy)
S: apple with a little pb
D: smoothie, sweet potato

I don't know why I was so hungry last night. I ended up having some oatmeal with strawberries in it. I had a great Crossfit workout today. They did some pylometrics workout and then we ran high knees on the bleachers doing intervals. It was way fun. I was a little worried coming down the bleachers, but I held on the rail and came down a little more slowly.It was fun. We have one more bootcamp class and then it is over. I will be sad. I like doing the Crossfit workouts in a group like that, but it is just too expensive. I still will do Saturday classes and add in other classes.

E: 1 hr. crossfit class, 1 hr. weights-back and triceps ( I did 3 pullups by myself-yeah)
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 8 almonds
S: edamme
L: hashbrowns or rice with beans, veggies
S: smoothie
D: big salad, baked sweet potato
S: fruit

We are having my daughter's 11th birthday party today. I have 8 girls over here. It iis a little crazy.

E: 35 min. crossfit workout, 20 min. leg workout, 30 min. interval of rowing and running, 1 1/2 hr.s swimming
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, almonds
S: edamme
L: refried beans over a few hashbrowns, sweet potato slices, salad
S: 2 rice cakes with a little pb, 1 banana
D: 2 gluten free hamburger buns, 2 veggie burgers, corn on cob ( not good eating, I was starving after going swimming)
S: fruit

I did end up eating a little bit of a blondie last night. The sugar in there is the worst. Instead of fat it has garbanzo beans blended up and is made with ground oats. They are so yummy, I am glad they are gone they are too addicting.

E: 1 hr. crossfit class, 20 min. crossfit at home
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal,8 almonds
L:refried beans over quinoa, 1 gluten free pancake, carrots, 1 veggie burger
S: smoothie
D:thai veggie salad
S: fruit

Got a busy day today. So just a quick post. Praying that God will finally give me victory over my weight struggles. I don't have that much left to lose, but I feel like I am in bondage to it. I remember last summer feeling so free. I even wrote last summer how that I actually walked past the diet section at Barnes and Nobel and didn't care to look at any of those books. That for me was a victory. Now I am back to looking at diet books and stressing about my eating again. I don't want to be that way, I want to be free the way the Christ made me. I don't want to have to stress about everything that goes into my mouth. I know I eat a little tofu and nuts here and there, but for me it makes me feel better. I have more energy when I have a little of those. Especially when I work out hard.

E: 1 hr. weights-chest,bicep, 35 min. stationary bike (HIIT, intervals)
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 12 almonds
L: leftover taco soup, 3 corn tortillas, broccoli
S: smoothie
D: tofu, big salad, sweet potato
S: fruit

Well last day of Crossfit bootcamp. I will still continue to do their workouts along with the free class on Saturdays. I will miss the bootcamp though. I had a lot of fun with it. I have a ton of apricots so I think I am going to make some apricot jam today. I need to make bread as well, plus study. I have a lot to get done today.

E: 25 min. crossfit bootcamp, 30 min. crossfit workout, 30 min. rowing machine
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 12 almonds
S: edamme
L: baked potato with bbq sauce, tofu, salad
S: smoothie
D:black beans and rice, roasted veggies
S: fruit

Well it is just me and 3 kids for 3 days. My daughter is at work during the day, so just two kids during the day. The rest went with a teen outing. I am trying not to be stressed, but I feel I have so much to do. I need to start planning school, make apricot jam, study my personal training stuff and plan a schedule to get ready for school. I just need a full week to get all that done. I am trying to give it all over to the Lord for His help and strength.

E: 30 min. weights- legs, 40 min. crossfit workout, 20 min. own workout( maybe)
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 10 almonds
S: smoothie, later roasted edamme
L: refried beans, roasted veggies and brown rice with salsa( yumm)
S: rice cake with a little almond butter
D: sweet potato, salad with chickpeas
s: fruit

My daughter was so sweet to take my other two kids to work with her today. So I have the house to myself. I will be able to get some things done before they get home. I am way excited. I have great kids.

E: 1 hr. weights- chest, tricep, 35 min. treadmill ( HIIT)
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, blueberry tea, 10 almonds
L: 1/2 c. brown rice with 1/2 c. black beans topped with roasted veggies and salsa ( my new favorite meal and filling), while I was making lunch I had 1/2 c. sweet potato slices
S: smoothie
D: black bean burger, sweet potato slices, big salad
S: fruit salad

Dinner tasted so good last night. I really love sweet potatoes. I got a lot done yesterday. I planned school most of the day yesterday. Today I need to make jam and work on my school. I am considering doing a cooking class at our church in September, so I am also working on that. I had a good workout today. I didn't realize till I was done that I had worked out close to 2 hrs. I was starving when I got home though.

E: 1 hr. weights-shoulders, abs, 10 min. crossfit workout, 25 min. rowing machine, 15 min. treadmill ( 1mile run-8:30, 5 min. walking up hill, a few min. walking)

B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 10 almonds
L: 4 1/2 black bean burgers ( no bun), big salad
S: smoothie
D: might go out to eat at Costa Vida- so probably a vegetarian salad without the tortilla
S: fruit, popcorn

I had a good crossfit workout today. I loved it. I made 22 jars of jam last night. I was way excited. I still have not lost any weight, but I am not really expecting to. I am just looking for a change in my stomach area. I know that I am building a lot of muscle, so that is a good thing. My husband said that I am building muscle so I probably won't see a big weight loss, because I am replacing that fat with muscle. I am hoping that is true. I am seeing a difference in my uppe abs, but my lower ones still have a layer of fat. I know it looks like I eat a lot, but I am trying to listen to my body and only eat when I am hungry. I do get hungry, because I think I am burning a lot of calories. Still keeping on. I haven't been tracking calories just trusting God to help me listen to what my body needs.

E: 1 hr. crossfit, 15 min. crossfit at home
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 10 almonds, herbal tea
S: rice cake with almond butter
L: leftover rice and beans and roasted veggies, salad
S: smoothie
D: don't know yet

After all the craziness yesterday we went over to a friends house for dinner. I brought veggie burgers since they were having hamburgers. But I still overate. Lately I don't eat as much for dinner and so even eating a little extra makes me feel totally stuffed. I don't like that feeling. I did pass on her strawberry shortcake. It was not the best night of eating: 2 veggie burgers, half a bun, salad, fruit, pasta salad and a few chips. Then I came home and got to bed late so before bed I ate some gluten free pretzles and a pb ball. Not the best day.

B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 10 almonds, herbal tea
S: 2 oatmeal pancakes
L: split pea soup with hashbrown potatoes, a handful of pretzles, salad
D: sweet potato, veggies
S: fruit

Mtns,

You are doing well! I'm glad that ou are enjoying Crossfit. I've heard good things about it. It's good when you do a workout, and you see results. I mean, who wouldn't want to lose weight AND be more toned. Good for you!

Thanks, proverbs31woman. I decided to come up with some meal plans for me to follow and see if they would help me. I calculated the calories as well, but I will also listen to my body and if I need an extra 100 calories, I will add it. I am going to try it for this week and see how it goes. I overate oatmeal pancakes again yesterday. I am glad they are gone now. I am going to try and make some food up and put it in the fridge, like hummus, lentils, quinoa, roasted veggies and sweet potatoes. I like to have things on hand, it helps a lot.

E: 1 hr. weights, chest, bicep, 35 min. stationary bike( intervals)
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 12 almonds
S: last oatmeal pancake
L: leftover split pea soup over hashbrowns, salad
S: smoothie
D: schezuan broccoli/tofu over quinoa
S: fruit

Not the best day yesterday, for some reason I was hungry all day.I didn't get all the food cooked like I wanted to yesterday. I did cook up some quinoa and I need to buy some more sweet potatoes. Today I want to make some hummus and some sweet potatoes. I need God to help control my eating. Latley I eat and an hr. later I am hungry again. I don't know what my problem is.

E: 1 hr. weights- tricep, back, 35 min. treadmill-sprints
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 12 almonds
S: smoothie, 1 slice of bread
L: leftover split pea soup, tofu, salad
S: quinoa with blueberries
D: sweet potato with black beans salsa and veggies