Day#7- Find a workout partner

This morning I walked with Ruth. She has a fast pace. We did a longer walk today. We went all the way up past the church to the end of the road. It has a very steep incline. Good for the butt muscles and quads. On the way back down it started to snow and the wind was blowing. I was sweating even though it was snowing and so I was wet from the snow and sweat.

Day #6- Fiber is good for us

Soluble fiber is found mainly in vegetables, fruits, legumes, barley, oats and oat bran. It slows down digestion, so food stays in your stomach longer, making you feel satisfied longer.
Insoluble fiber is found mainly in wheat, especially in wheat bran and other whole grains. It speeds up the movement of food through your intestines, thereby helping to prevent constipation.

Day #5- Eating every 3-4 hours upon waking

When we eat the correct nutrition we are able to stabilize our blood sugar throughout the day.

Day #4- Types of Yoga

HATHA - involves the physical posture work, breath control and prepares the body for meditation.
BIKRAM- is also known as hot yoga. Series of 26 poses and breathing exercises repeated twice ina room that may be heated in rooms more than 100F (37.8c) and focuses on stamina and purification.
POWER- one of the most physically and spiritually challenging forms.

Day #3- Fitness Ball Ab Exercise

Here is a good Ab exercise if you have a fitness ball. Sit on ball with feet on floor- hip width apart. Back straight. Cross Arms on chest. Tighten Ab's and lean back till Ab's kick in. Hold for 3 deep breaths. Return and Repeat. Do 5 reps. As you get stronger do 10-15 reps. Be sure and breathe freely.

Todays Special:
Protein Smoothie
protein powder, banana, peanut butter and lowfat milk
Total Calories- 264
Total Protein- 24
Total Carbs- 22.2
Total Fat- 8

Day #2 - "The human body is a walking machine"

"Walking is as natural as breathing: it is the most efficient, energy-conserving method of locomotion for the human species. Walking is the perfect exercise for everyone."- Gary D. Yanker

Todays Special:
Scrambled Eggs w/fruit and toast
egg whites, eggs, whole grain bread and strawberries
Total Calories: 236
Total Protein: 20.4
Total Carbs: 16.5
Total Fat: 6.8

Day #1- The Eating Begins

I fasted in the morning today. It is a monthly regime I do on the first Sunday of each month.

Today's Special:
Chicken Fajita (Can add lettuce, tomato, onion)
chicken breast (boneless/skinless), red/green peppers, corn tortilla, sour cream and salsa
Total Calories: 239
Total Protein: 22.8 (38%)
Total Carbs: 19.5 (33%)
Total Fat: 6.5(24%)