Kashi Go Lean Roll

Ok..I am currently eating 1/2 of one of these...


Not sure if I like this flavor or not...the texture is quite a bit different from my favorite Lara Bars...really chewy...I have never tried the kashi bars until now...the cereal I love...the bar...not so sure. Maybe it is just this flavor...very chewy...
The stats are good, full of fiber and protein..only 190 calories...hopefully, after eating this I will be able to power through a great run at the gym tonight.

Have any of you tried the Kashi products? If so, what kinds and which one did you like the best?

Updated pictures of me.....

Ok, I have some emails wanting to see updated photos of me....I don't like having my picture taken, as a rule...I hate it! So, I don't have a lot of professional or nice looking photos of me. I have a couple taken by hubby before a night out clubbing. Skirts are a little short, but I have worked hard for these legs..hubby likes for me to show them off...so, here you go. Don't be too critical of me...with the short skirt thing...like I said, hubby likes it..got to keep him happy!




Told you I was a girly girl.

Here is a photo of me and a good friend of mine and hubby's on New Year's Eve..
Sorry the quality is so bad..hubby couldn't get the flash to work properly.


Wish I had a photo of me and hubby, but he refuses to have his picture taken...

Moneeeeyyyyyy.....Money...Money....Money....Money...

Thank goodness for my two spawns..I got a great tax refund back....picking up my check at lunch time today..bills can be caught up, money put in savings and things in my financial world can finally get back on track. I am so excited..because now I can go shopping for some new things....new running/gym attire and accessories...

I am going to the running store to have an analysis done on my feet while running, then get fitted for proper shoes, new running clothes and a Garmin...oh, Garmin...How I have coveted thee....

But what kind, which one to get? Does anyone out there have any recommendations for me?

Also, I am a girly girl...I admit it without shame...because I so totally want one of these..

A running skirt....I have worked hard for this body, regardless of those other bloggers out there, that have slammed these...made fun of chicks who wear them...they can all go suck it...I can pound out the miles like the rest of them...I pound it hard when I run, but what is wrong with a woman wanting to look good while doing it? I find those that have bad things to say about them or not comfortable enough in their own skin to wear them, so they have to poke fun at those that do. Whatever..to each his own..I like them! What thoughts do any of you have on running skirts?

I am so excited to get to go to a real running store. Hopefully a trip to the big city will be arranged here shortly (Indianapolis)...oh, and a trip to Whole Foods...maybe Sunday. I can't wait...

Life is good!!!!

Up In The Gym...Just Working on My Fitness...Oh, Yeah!!!

But...I can admit...I did a little bit more than 15 minutes of weights...15 minutes of cardio...

I just thought the cartoon was cute.

So, I did get out of work early yesterday, to make up for my having to stay over and work 2 hours past my clock out time on Monday. Monday sucked, but it was nice getting to the gym last night at an early hour. I arrived around 3:15 and was there until 5:30 pm...

I started out with my cardio...I like to get that out of the way relatively quickly. Or at least first. I ran 6 miles...at interval speeds. Ranging from 5.5 miles per hour up to 8 miles an hour averaging a 9 min 10 sec per mile pace...I was done in 55 minutes...I felt like I could go for another 2 or 3..but, I knew I needed to fit in legs and abs, so I stopped. Stretched and cooled down.

Then I did abdominals...I hate, hate, hate abdominals. But, trying to fix what mother nature took from me with the birth of fourth children and massive consumption of wine, I have no choice..so, I buckled down and got em' done.

ABDOMINAL CRUNCH MACHINE:
15 reps x 3 sets Weight 55 lbs

WEIGHTED INCLINE CRUNCHES
15 reps x 3 sets Weight 25 lbs

BOSU BALL CRUNCHES:
15 reps x 3 sets

PLANKS:
3 at 30 seconds hold each

ABDOMINAL SIDE TO SIDE (OBLIQUE'S)
12 reps (each side) x 3 sets Weight 25 lb round weight in opposite hand

Then it was time for legs....

STANDING CALF RAISES:
12 reps x 3 sets Weight 55 lbs

HIP ADDUCTOR:
15 reps x 3 sets Weight 90 lbs

HIP ABDUCTOR:
12 reps x 3 sets Weight 60 lbs

LEG CURL:
12 reps x 3 sets Weight 45 lbs

LEG EXTENSION:
12 reps x 3 sets Weight 45 lbs

SEATED LEG PRESS:
12 reps x 3 sets Weight 90 lbs

DEAD LIFTS:
12 reps x 3 sets Weight 45 lbs

PLIE' SQUATS:
12 reps x 3 sets Weight 25 lbs

STEP UPS:
12 reps x 3 sets Weight 20 lbs (10 lb dumbbells in each hand)

If memory serves me correctly, I think that was it....I do know I was soaking wet and exhausted.

I stopped and got KFC for the family...and a salad with grilled chicken for me. By the time I got home, I was not hungry at all. I was seriously feeling ill and once again, was having stomach "issues"....I guess I am really going to have to go to the doctor and get it checked out. Hubby was furious with me, very concerned, for cancelling my last doctor's appointment. He thinks all of my intestinal/stomach issues are contrived from my "over-doing it" when I work out...expending too many calories, not taking enough in and it has my digestive system all out of whack.

I try to eat healthy most days. I lapse occasionally, after all..I am only human.

My eats yesterday:
For breakfast, I had a packet of oatmeal, pineapple and a yogurt.

Mid Morning Snack:
5 Whole Wheat Ritz Crackers
3 tiny slivers chedder cheese

Lunch: Lean Cusine Sandwich
1/2 serving pretzel sticks
1 serving of melon (cantelope/honeydew)

Afternoon snack:
1/2 cashew cookie Lara bar

Cups of coffee consumed throughout the day: 4
(with splenda/powdered creamer)

Dinner:
3/4 of a Chick-Fil-A Chargrilled Southwest Salad (30 cal pack of lite Italian dressing)

Water consumed:
5 regular sized bottles and 1 cup of tea.

That was it....
I know I burned at least 600 calories on my run, although the treadmill said 676 calories. Not sure how accurate that is.

Then I am sure there had to be at least 200 with all the strength training I did for an hour.

I guestimate my calories I took in yesterday around 1400...so, I was probably deficient, thus why I felt so ill.

I am taking tonight off, per Hubby's request....he is making me a steak and potato for dinner. He thinks I am not getting enough protien/carbs...I beg to differ...but, I will eat it, and thank him accordingly.

Later my peeps!

Oh, do you like the new look? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Under Construction....Chhaaa Chhaaa Changes....

Ok, Folks...I hinted a while back, that I was going to change this blog up...make it more about fitness/health/my gym exploits, with family and work drama still thrown in..I wanted a new header, a new color...not sure how things are going to turn out. I think I may have to hire some professionals...I am no good at this html thing. I had a former blogger friend help me the first time around with my header..he has since disappeared from the blog world. I don't know what the hell I am doing.

So, bare with me...if anyone knows of a blog designer, send me a link..so I can contact them. I know what I want, just don't know how to make it happen.

Thanks!

Blog Loser...Running Totals....Eat Clean Diet....

So much for trying to blog more huh? I have a million excuses..the main one being that work has had blogger blocked for the past week. Plus, Work has literally been kicking me in the booty..When at home, not something I feel like doing. Heck, I haven't even checked my face book in two weeks.

I am seriously so tired of this job, so tired of winter...all I do is complain anyway, not sure anyone wants to hear that. My time at the gym and working out has been sporadic, to say the least. I have really slipped on the resistance/weight training...getting my runs in 3-4 times a week has also been a struggle. For the month of January, I only ran 61 miles.

Was hoping to start February with a killer run of 8-10 miles, but work f'd me over yesterday. At one p.m., when I got back from lunch, they threw this project in my lap, a project that should have been done weekly for the entire month of January, they wanted it done before I left at the end of the day. My first thought was "You have got to be kidding me, you can seriously go to hell"...but, I wanted to eat for another week, and telling my boss that, well...I knew better...so, I gritted my teeth, dived in and started the project...throw in about 20 different interruptions from all the other robotic minions around here...and I had to work until 7 pm last night. Ruined my chance to go to the gym...so, today, I am out of here at 3 pm...god forbid they pay me overtime....and I plan on a hardcore workout today.

I did find out where I can sign up to become a product sampler...myblogspark...check out the link here http://www.myblogspark.com/ . I got a response email from them, a survey to fill out, and as of yet..I haven't heard a word...or seen a product. We shall see.

My food intake has been pretty much the same....I did splurge over the weekend, which is what I usually do. Didn't make it to the gym, but didn't eat so healthy either. Then I hate myself come Monday morning, not that there is a huge weight gain..I just feel gross, not myself. So, I detox, eat healthy all week, then on the weekend, my attitude is a couple treat meals and wine...lot's of wine. I totally need to stop doing that. I think I am going to buy Tosca Reno's new book, Eat Clean Diet...Has anyone else heard of this book? Is it any good? Easy to read and follow? I wish I could get blogger to upload a picture, but it is being anal as well. Tosca Reno's husband is editor of Oxygen Magazine...a magazine I subscribe to religiously...and a few months ago, there was an article with Tosca working out with a couple of female body competitors...the woman looks amazing....She is a little older than me, I see her amazing body and I know if she can do it, so can I...my weight is low, I have just got to figure out how to eat more healthy by choosing foods that will help me "lean" up...the right ratio of carbs/fats/protiens....

I have got to come up with a plan, stick to it. I am never going to get as lean and muscly as I want to be with eating the way I do now.

On the other front...I have filed my income taxes and like lots of other people, I am waiting patiently on that refund check. I do get a nice refund, so I have been making plans on how to spend it. Hubby and I want to take some little romantic weekend get aways...a trip to SC in March to see my Mother, new living room set, some house redecorating and of course some new things for the boys. I hate waiting. I paid for the rapid refund....so, they guarantee it should be here in 8-15 days. Today is day 7. I have no patience....I want it now. I am so tired of being broke and stuck in the house.

Well, the groundhog apparently seen his shadow...which means 6 more weeks of winter. I am about to lose my mind. I am sick of the cold, the snow/ice, the coats, gloves/scarfs.....I am ready for strapless heels/wedges, sundresses, short skirts and shorts. I am ready to run outside. I want a treadmill so bad for this time of the year....so that when snafus happen and I can't make it to the gym, I don't have to sacrifice my workout. I can work out while the kids are sleeping, I can get up early in the morning, knock out a quick 4 or 5 miles. But, it has not, nor will it be in my budget. I have been looking in the classifeds/craigs list...trying to find a nice cheap used one, but have had no luck. So, I am bummed about that....Spring has got to hurry up..just get above 50 degrees..I will run in that temp...But, anything below that, I am a wimp...I hate, hate, hate being cold.

Well, my lunch is almost over, so I am off of here. Hopefully I can post again sometime later in the week.

HAPPY SWEET 16 BABY BOY!!!!

Is it ok to say "Sweet 16" for a boy?

I hope so...because today is my 2nd child's 16th birthday.


He is such a great kid! Or, should I say, Young Man now? I love him to pieces and I am so proud of him...He excels in everything he does and is turning out to be a wonderful man. I hate to see him grow up, but I can't wait to see how his life unfolds.

Happy Birthday Babycakes!

Attention Companies: I Will Review Your Products...

Yes, I am shamelessly pimping myself out!!! I want to be a product reviewer....send it to me, I will try it, and give my thumbs up or thumbs down....Dixie can not tell a lie...I will give it my best opinion.....

Oh, the levels I will go to get free stuff..no, seriously..there are so many health products/foods out there, with 4 kids, I just don't have the funds to try them all...but, oh, how I want to....

I read so many health/fitness blogs, so many other great bloggers get free loot...how do they do it?

If anyone out there knows how to make this happen, or how you go about signing up, leave me a comment, send me an email and let me know...

Thanks..bye!!!

Just call me the Road Runner.....

Or..should I say the "Road Runner of treadmills?".....

I just went to the gym on my lunch break...and pounded out a speedy 3.5 miles...32 minutes and 22 seconds..that is a pace of 9 min and 20 seconds per mile....I really really want to get my time down to below 9 minutes per mile..but, being that I am only 5 ft 2 in tall...I think my little legs are pretty much running as fast as they are going too..nah, just got to maintain those 8 mile per min pace for more than once during that 9 min 20 sec mile....Deena Kastor I am not....although she is a little biddy thing and girl hauls ass! I think she can run a mile in like 5.25....awesome!

I really wanted to go to the gym yesterday, then again tonight, but due to circumstances, again beyond my control (hubby's friend dying), the fact that we had severely icy roads today, more ice expected tonight, the hubby has hardly slept at all in two days...the kids are home from school today, so that is not going to allow him much sleep today, so I have to head home immediately after work, so he can go to bed..that is fine. I am glad I went today at lunch. Gives me more of an evening at home. I haven't done any weights all week, but like I said in an earlier post, that is probably for the best that I take a break..I don't think a week off from weight training will make me lose too much of my muscle mass I have built up..at least I hope not.

Man, I just re-read the above paragraph..my English teacher from high school would have a coniption fit....talk about run on sentences..lol...oh, well...hardly anyone reads this blog anymore anyway...

Well, let's discuss food intake for today...I am doing really well...although, I admit some days, I probably don't eat enough....then when I do, I consume way too many carbs..I don't know how to get an equal balance of carbs/protien/fats, etc...I want to do some research on it..try and figure it out, but I don't even have the time to read....I have a stack of magazines 2 ft high (seriously) that I have piled in my closet, that I can't find the time to read, little long find time to research nutrition.

Ok....today...

Breakfast:
1 small container Dannon Lite/fit Vanilla Yogurt 80 calories
1/4 cup granola 140 calories
1 cup pineapple chunks 45 calories

3 cups coffee 60 calories ( I used sweetner/powdered creamer-Iknow-bad, bad, bad)

Lunch:

1 tuna wrap (whole wheat wrap, spinach, 1 slice tomato, 1 tsp lite mayo mixed in) 250 calories
10 pretzel sticks 45 calories
1 cup progresso lite soup (vegetable barley) 60 calories

Afternoon snack:
Banana 80 calories

Dinner:

Don't know yet....

Stay tuned...

What gives???? I can review products too!!!

Ok..I have been reading a lot of fitness/food blogs lately...and I just don't understand how some of these girls get so many samples of food from Healthy/Organic Companies....What gives?

I would love to try some of the freebies they get...how does one go about getting those kind of samples..I would be happy to get some free stuff, try it and give a review....

I am reading this one chick..love her blog, but every day, she is posting how she has received box after box of organic "free" products...from all kind of sources...Newman's Organic Products, samples of Pop Chips, Pumpkin Butter, organic ice cream....protien bars....I want to be a tester!

Ok..rant over.