Pure Protein Shakes

Remember this post? (why is the link not showing up? It is there so just click the sentence, "Remember this post?" that is right at the beginning). These protein shakes are amazing! I finally tried two different flavors. I have tried the Frosty Chocolate and Vanilla Cream. I liked the Vanilla Cream better. They have 35g of protein, 2-4g of carbs (1g sugar), 1g of fat, and are between 150-180 calories. They are a perfect pre- or post-workout supplement and can even be used as a snack. They help me get my 80g of required protein each day without eating a whole turkey! I am so excited to try the Cookies and Cream and the Strawberry Cream. Now I need to find a good deal on them. If you know of any please let me know.

California Family Fitness

In trying to get healthy I have often thought, "I wish I had a pool; I wish I had a treadmill; I wish I had an elliptical trainer; etc." I despise the heat of summer so walking/running is out of the question. Yesterday, Cameron went to and signed us both up! Even better; I got 10 sessions with a personal trainer! Yikes! It is exactly what I wanted and need, but I am NERVOUS!

ONE

This past week I lost one (as in solo, uno, lonely, etc) pound! ONE! Ug!

It just goes to show you that the second week is never as good as the first! What caused this? No money to buy healthy foods like fruits and veggies! My husband had not gotten his second check of the month yet. Now, we are fine, but that was hard to try to eat healthy without the proper food.

At least it is a pound in the right direction, right? Here's to a new week!

2009 - Feelin' and Lookin' Fine

Welcome 2009! Our motto: Feelin' and Lookin' Fine! Our resolution: We are going to get healthy! Our plan of action?

Cameron was at Wal-Mart returning something and saw a book on the bargain shelf for $5.00 and bought it. The book is Prevention Magazine's Sugar Solution. I immediately started reading it and learned so much. I even discovered that an unbalanced blood sugar system causes incredible problems; including fertility/ovulation problems! As I was reading the signs of blood sugar fluctuation, I noticed that I had experienced many of the signs listed. I am still learning so much. The book gives you a 28-day detailed plan to get back on track. We decided that, even if we don't have blood sugar control issues, it could help us get healthy and eat better.

So, yesterday was the first day. Breakfast was hot multigrain homemade cereal. It was not great, but not terrible. In everyday life, it is not something either one of us would pick again. That recipe is out after these 28 days. Lunch was homemade lentil soup and a salad. It actually wasn't bad! We saved some for lunch another day. Snacks consisted of fruit and it was SO yummy! Dinner was whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce and little parmesan cheese. The vegetable was broccoli sauteed with garlic, onions, and a very little amount of olive oil (good fats). This was my favorite meal all day and the broccoli was AMAZING! Then we had dessert (yup, it is on the menu everyday!). We had 1/2 cup of fat-free pudding (made with 1% milk). So yummy.

Along with eating well, fitness requires exercise. One of my gifts (thank you Sherry and David) for Christmas was "Dancing With the Stars Cardio" DVD. I have done it twice already and yesterday my arms and legs were sore! Cameron and I also went on a 15 minute walk last night.

Other projects that require physical movement include me sewing curtains for our kitchen windows, us remodeling the laundry room, cleaning, and cooking! Day one down and we are feeling "fine".

Bumps along the Way

So, this is what remains of our front, left wheel. After five days of work we have been able to build another wheel and are back on our way. (The wheel broke due to illness and wear). With a strong wheel, we are good to go and already walked another 1.84 miles. We have recalculated the distance and know how much we have to make up. It really isn't too bad, but we hope that we don't have another wheel break because the miles add up quickly! Today we are 38.05 miles away from the Rocklin Stake Center.

The view is spectacular! Don't you think? This is the Rocky Ridge from Monte Vista, California! Just breath taking, isn't it?We will keep you posted on our travels and pick you up along the way, if needed. Keep walking.