Thursday, February 28, 2013
Gluten is the devil
I was bored of food yesterday and got very excited when I saw that the dining hall had eggplant parm (a favorite of mine) so I thought I'd eat some. Well I got through a few pieces and decided it didn't taste good to me. I are the other things on my plate. At around 7pm, I felt groggy and drugged again. I passed out at 8, woke up to fold the laundry and went back to sleep. I didn't wake up until 8am today. Which as all of you know, is unlike my paleo self. So now I know ANY amount of gluten or wheat kill me, make me groggy and feel out of sorts. Here's to not trying to consume anymore. Don't want that feeling again.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Paleo Food Pyramid
Wednesday again
It is Wednesday again. I woke up on the later side today. 645 and really did not feel like walking Stella so I started getting ready to go to the gym. She gave me puppy dog eyes as I got ready because she knows my routine for our walk-which is not different than the gym. She went and stood by the back door and waited.
I took her for a walk despite not really wanting to and in really glad I did. It felt good to get up and get moving. We only did 40 minutes but that's good for now. Once we got home, I was able to fit 20 minutes of lifting in. Lovely.
Even though I don't feel 100% I feel great that I did the workouts.
Oh and I am officially under 150....147.5!!!! I'm so excited and feel proud of myself. In five weeks ive lost 8.5 lbs! The last time I weighed this I was starving on weight watchers. I'm not starving now, it's just the opposite, I'm constantly satisfied and never over full.
Loving my Paleo lifestyle.
I took her for a walk despite not really wanting to and in really glad I did. It felt good to get up and get moving. We only did 40 minutes but that's good for now. Once we got home, I was able to fit 20 minutes of lifting in. Lovely.
Even though I don't feel 100% I feel great that I did the workouts.
Oh and I am officially under 150....147.5!!!! I'm so excited and feel proud of myself. In five weeks ive lost 8.5 lbs! The last time I weighed this I was starving on weight watchers. I'm not starving now, it's just the opposite, I'm constantly satisfied and never over full.
Loving my Paleo lifestyle.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Another great Paleo restaurant in Claremont
Eureka burger is the best if your Paleo. We decided to go on a date and Eureka is great because they do naked burgers, have bison and its all grass feed, bacon and avocado. It's amazing.
That is all.
That is all.
To run or not to run, that is the question!
Had a combo with a student today who said "I need to learn to run" and her comment spurred this posting. I have read a few articles and heard some podcasts about walking versus running and there are split reviews (much like free weights and weight machines). But I have read that you burn calories only for the time you are doing cardio. So in my opinion, why run? If I burn more calories weight lifting and walking, why kill my knees and joints?
Running is not something our ancestors did and it's not something children do. Well they run but not marathons. I hate the treadmill so folks who can run on a treadmill are awesome in my book but is rather a brisk walk with Stella or E or a friend. Cardio is something that you need to decide for yourself but at the end of the day it's a debate being had in the Paleo community, therefore, it is relevant to me and my blogging.
So do you run? Do you walk? I'd love to hear from you!
Running is not something our ancestors did and it's not something children do. Well they run but not marathons. I hate the treadmill so folks who can run on a treadmill are awesome in my book but is rather a brisk walk with Stella or E or a friend. Cardio is something that you need to decide for yourself but at the end of the day it's a debate being had in the Paleo community, therefore, it is relevant to me and my blogging.
So do you run? Do you walk? I'd love to hear from you!
Free wights vs weight machines
I've been reading and researching the difference between free weights and weight machines and sort of did my own experiment. For 1 week I did free weights and for 1 week I did weight machines and now I'm back to free wights.
The articles I read state that free weights are better but only if you know the proper form because you are making yourself more vulnerable to injury. Weight machines are good for beginners and people who don't want to bulk necessarily. Weight machines help you lift and control the movement, which makes then slightly easier. They also help with form.
Neither free weights nor weight machines have anything wrong with them. It's simply preference.
I did free weights yesterday, brought myself up to 15 lbs and I already see a difference in my arms. Whereas with the weight machines I barely saw a difference.
Like I said, neither is wrong nor right, figure out what works for you!
The articles I read state that free weights are better but only if you know the proper form because you are making yourself more vulnerable to injury. Weight machines are good for beginners and people who don't want to bulk necessarily. Weight machines help you lift and control the movement, which makes then slightly easier. They also help with form.
Neither free weights nor weight machines have anything wrong with them. It's simply preference.
I did free weights yesterday, brought myself up to 15 lbs and I already see a difference in my arms. Whereas with the weight machines I barely saw a difference.
Like I said, neither is wrong nor right, figure out what works for you!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Workouts
Before my walks:
Push ups
Crunches
Leg lifts
Side Squats
Forward lunges
I recommend 10-12 reps (for squats and lunges both legs equal 1 rep) for 3-4 sets.
I'm sure you're wondering what I do for cardio or maybe you don't care haha. Luckily we have an active pup so we walk her in the morning for 35-45 minutes briskly 6 days a week. I hate cardio in the gym. Especially living in Southern California, I can take advantage of the weather all year round.
In the gym I go between free weights and weight machines but I do a weight that is comfortable for me 10-12 reps (usually 12) for 3 sets 3-4 days a week. I also do a circuit, Ill do 1 rep and move to another workout and go back. This eliminates boredom in my opinion.
Thanks for reading!
Push ups
Crunches
Leg lifts
Side Squats
Forward lunges
I recommend 10-12 reps (for squats and lunges both legs equal 1 rep) for 3-4 sets.
I'm sure you're wondering what I do for cardio or maybe you don't care haha. Luckily we have an active pup so we walk her in the morning for 35-45 minutes briskly 6 days a week. I hate cardio in the gym. Especially living in Southern California, I can take advantage of the weather all year round.
In the gym I go between free weights and weight machines but I do a weight that is comfortable for me 10-12 reps (usually 12) for 3 sets 3-4 days a week. I also do a circuit, Ill do 1 rep and move to another workout and go back. This eliminates boredom in my opinion.
Thanks for reading!
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