Week 1 again

I haven't posted here in a long time.  I decided it's time to get this going again

When given the choice between nachos and beer or exercise I will always go for the carb loaded, fat filled, glutenous relaxation.  The idea of a “runners high” exercise endorphins or any other crazy bullshit is ridiculous.  These “people” have lost their minds.  Maybe they have just gotten to the point after eating raw veggies that pounding the pavement feels like an award.  A way to escape from the monotony that has become their culinary lifestyle.  Unfortunately my desire for a cheese and wine filled existence is not compatible with my gene pool.  Yes, I begrudgenly lace up my shoes daily and head out for some form of exercise.  I have fancy filled visions in my head of looking sleek in my jogging pants and top.  That the look appears natural on me.  That nobody is doubting my reason for wearing the gear.  Of course, she is on her way to exercise, look at her.  She is the model of health, and fitness.  Jogging several miles a day, downward dog with hands fully extended to the floor, any exercise comes with ease.  Then I lace of the shoes and head out the door determined to make it around the block 1 mile in 12mins.  Ok that is doable.  That is practically walking.  Headphones on, chest up, head high. I got this.  Um nope.  Not so much.  Approximately three houses down and I feel like my body might be shutting down on me.  I’m afraid to look down because I can feel my heart and lungs attempting to rip apart.  I’m sure that this may be the end of me.  My breathing heavy and labored.  What the … I can’t believe looking back at my driveway. 

Week 15

I always get to the end of the week with my CSA share and have no idea what to do

This week I decided to make a yummy dinner.  Corn on the cobb, mashed root veggies and chicken.  Turned out pretty tastey,  

Unfortunately, the photo doesn't do it justice.   But always nice to share some fresh grown veggies for dinner with good friends

Week 14

Am embarrassed this week to say that I cancelled not once, but twice for yoga class.  It's not that I don't enjoy the yoga classes.  It's that I'm not sleeping because of the humidity/heat and am too exhausted in the mornings to go.

I am proud to  say that I successfully made a batch of kale chips.

Unfortunately, that is about all I have to be proud of this week.  But time stand up, brush it off and move forward.

Week 13

Crap, realize this should actually be week 14.  Somehow I completely forgot to post last week.  I am finding myself frustrated and not getting any results.  I continue to log my food on My Fitness Pal.  While I maintain a reasonable caloric intake about 1200-1500 calories a day.  I continue to not always make the best decisions in the calories I am consuming.  I find that I am 60% healthy eating and 40% could definitely be better.  I have a crisper full of fresh veggies, yet I have not motivated to attempt any recipes with them.  When it comes to chosing a workout or a a dinner with friends, the dinner wins hands down.  I need to change this mindset.  Would be curious how others got themselves on track.

There has been some good though.  I did see this amazing sunrise.

The benefits of being up early.  

I also signed up for a month of Yoga classes and went to my first beginners flow class.  I really enjoyed it, but am definitely a beginner.  Thankfully they have blocks and props for those of us who can barely bend at the waist.  : ).  I am going to attempt a regular flow class this week.  Got to get those classes in before the month is up.  

Goals for this week.  Use up my CSA veggies.  Get to at least 1 yoga class and continue with goals of previous weeks

Week 12

Happy to say I managed to use up the CSA veggies.  Chopped them up into a big salad and mixed with garbanzo beans, a little olive oil and feta cheese.  Brought it to work for a going away party we had for a coworker.  Have to say I was expecting to take the salad home with all the treats out.  But it went Fast!

 I find myself in a similar predicament today.  While I have used quite a bit of my veggies from last weeks harvest.  I need to use them up today.

I decided to cook them up and make a few veggie burritos.  Ate one for breakfast this morning and put another in the fridge to have later.  It actually ended up tasting much better than I expected.  

Now to attempt to roll this thing!  Plate full of veggies... great way to start the day.

This here was my unknown from the CSA bounty.  Turns out it is called a kohlrabi.  I had never seen one before.  I ended up just chopping it up and cooking it up with other veggies.  Love that I am using vegetables I never would have before.

I did make it to the gym twice this past week although didn't take a class.  I also met Diana in the morning for a walk and went on a nice walk with another friend.  It's really time to start stepping up my game.  

Week 11

I have been on a stretch at work now.  I find it difficult when I work the weekend prior to writing these posts on Monday.  It makes me feel like I haven't done anything positive in the week.  Which in reality isn't true.  It is just that with working 12hr overnight shifts it is difficult to find time to do anything on those days.  That being said, it is always possible to step up my game.  And I plan to do so this week.

Diana and I did make it out for a couple of early morning walks.  Man, that humidity can be real a bitch.  What a difference it makes even at 530 in the moring.  Honestly, may be a positive thing that I don't have a bod right now that I am wanting to show to the world.  Definitely have been tempted to strip out of my clothes more than once and jump into the nearest body of water.  

Here is this weeks bounty from the CSA.  I have worked every single night since we picked it up and have barely touched it.  Crap the next one is in a few days.  Will definitely have to be more cognizant. 

I did not meet either goal I set for last week so I am going to make them my goals again.

Week 10

Oops realized I forgot to post this yesterday.  The high light of this past week is getting my first CSA share.  We are splitting the share 3 ways.  This is just 1/3 of half a share.  Crazy!!!

 I managed pretty well with the task of eating all these veggies.  New batch of vegetables on Wednesday.  Currently I only have the cauliflower left.

Here is a picture of one of the salads I made.  Amazing how tastey a salad is with fresh produce.  Also sauteed and mixed with egg for breakfast.  But, honestly the heat right now is making it hard to turn the stove/oven on.  Having these vegetables is definitely making me conscientious about them and am definitely getting my greens.

The exercise piece was a total fail this week.  I'm going to make sure I start incorportating it back into my life.  Need to start toning up and getting back into shape

Goals this week.  

1.  Get back to tracking 100% on myfitnesspal

2.  Exercise!! take at least one class at the gym and exercise at least 3 times