What I [Worked] Wednesday
Let’s jump right in!
What I’ve been eating:
Breakfast
Are you sick of seeing my yogurt bowls yet? You should be. I basically have one of these for breakfast every time my roommate is still sleeping, and I don’t want to wake her up by the sound of my jet engine vita mix.
- 1 container of Chobani 0% plain yogurt
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 packet of stevia
- Sprinkle of Bear Naked Granola
I really need to start switching things up. But when you like what you like… why change?
Lunch
I wish it didn’t look like someone poo-ed on my eggs. This was 1/2 cup egg whites, a wedge of laughing cow cheese, cooked in a skillet and topped with salsa and red pepper flakes. YUM. And super protein packed. This was consumed with a salad and many many snacks.
Dinner
Nope, nothing new here folks. I’m still obsessed with the sweet potato + almond butter combo. I also added a tiny bit of almond milk, and some cinnamon and stevia.
With food, I don’t mind getting in a rut groove. I can eat the same things over and over without getting tired of them. But I don’t feel that way about my workout. I get bored really easily.
I’ve been feeling bored with my regular workout routine, so I’ve been trying to mix things up. My goal is to do a different type of workout everyday.
What I’ve Been Working
1. Jillian Michael’s Yoga DVD
(Please see my formal apology to yoga here)
I love this, because it’s only 30 minutes so I have no excuse not to squeeze it in on a busy day. And it really gets me sweating.
2. Personal Training
I’m lucky enough to have access to free personal trainers at my gym, so I’m starting to take advantage of this more. (Bring it on, Jason!) I definitely work harder when someone is pushing me!
3. Exercise On Demand
If you have FiOS or Direct TV (and maybe others?) then you have a whole bunch of free workout videos on demand! I didn’t realize this until a few weeks ago, but it’s awesome! Some of them are just 10 minute segments, but some are full workouts! If I’m not feeling Jillian, these have been a good alternative.
4. Exercise Classes
I’m trying to get back into taking classes at the gym. They don’t usually work with my schedule, but I really need to get into it! Having a room full of other people pushing themselves is so motivating for me!
5. New Machines
My trainer showed me how to use a few machines I’d never tried before (hello, shoulder press!) and I finally tackled the Stairmaster. I know that sounds stupid, but I honestly couldn’t figure out how to use that dang stair stepping machine. Good news, I figured it out and sweated my buns off yesterday.
So jealous of the free personal training!! I had no clue directtv offers free on demand workout! I gotta check those out!!
I think your breakfast looks awesome! I could eat that almost everyday. I get like that with oatmeal, never gets old to me!
You’ve got some awesome variation in your what you’ve worked! I’ve been focussing on running lately! All your eats look delicious 🙂
I love sweet potatoes but I’ve never tried them with almond butter-what a great idea! yum!
I’ve been so eager to find a good yoga DVD, thanks for the recommendation! plus I love Jillian!
OMG, I had NO idea that FiOS had exercise on demand! :-DD Sooo happy! Thanks for the info!
If you like Jillian’s style, you’d love the yoga DVD!
Free personal trainer? That is fabulous! And it’s not new, but I’ve returned to occasionally using the elliptical after many many months away. And now my tush hurts.
I need to start making sweet potatoes for dinner for a quick fix! I always forget about their yumminess
Oh my goodness your breakfast looks phenomenal, yum!! I never tire of the sweet potato and nut butter combo either, I am pretty sure I could LIVE on it and be totally fine 🙂
Haha you got me completely hooked on it!!!
First off, how do you manage to be the first one linked up every WIAW? haha you must be up all night.
secondly, I will never tire of yogurt bowls. They are just simply delicious. But gosh girl, I’m jealous of your vitamix.
sweet potato nut butter combo is simply one of the best. I never tire of it either. I’m super jealous of your access to exercise as well. We don’t live near a gym and I don’t drive so I’m stuck with exercisetv.com, running around my house or taking long walks along dangerous roads. haha. Can’t wait to be abroad.
I’ve heard great things about Jillian’s yoga DVD and would love to try it as I’m so into my yoga! Sweet pots with AB are tasty! Love your brekkie too! 🙂
It’s a great workout in my opinion! I sometimes get bored with yoga dvds because I don’t always feel like they’re making me sweat. But Jillians will definitely leave you sore the next day!
Yogurt bowl looks great!! Happy WIAW 🙂