Protein Packed

The green beans in the fridge have been left untouched. I didn't want it to go to waste so I thought I'd put them to good use.

Green Beans sauteed in garlic, onions, oyster sauce and peanuts

I had mine this way but my aunt who is also in a diet had hers with some parmesan cheese.

Not bad at all.

Ceasar Salad

I wish I could say this is all I had for breakfast but no. I also had ham, egg and toast. Just half though, because someone else ate my meal. I have a photo, but I feel guilty, so I'm just sharing this lovely Ceasar Salad from Butter Diner.

New Approach

Denver signed up as my trainer for this 12 week challenge but he has been inactive in my life so I have part time consultants.

Coach Surf has given me his insights and I am very excited because I have seen results with his approach. He lost a lot of weight and brought his blood pressure from 170/100 to normal. His apprentice, Shayne, also lost a whopping 20 lbs in 2 months, just by changing her diet.

I should be on a high protein diet, and started on that this week, but it has been quite a challenge to stick to it because my food has not been 100% home prepared.

I've made the following major adjustments though:

• I quit Starbucks Hot Mocha and switched to Black Coffee with a pinch of cinnamon. Yes. That's black without the sugar or cream. Not even a packet of Equal or Splenda.
• I started loading on H2O and Green Tea.
• I quit butter and replaced it with parmesan cheese.
• I started drinking red wine for its Resveratrol benefits. I absolutely hate any kind of wine.
• My grocery cart is now filled with fish, chicken breast fillet, brocolli and spinach. And yes, I have eaten them.

Eating the food is not a problem. I just have to make sure I prepare something daily so I don't run out of food and have an excuse to buy something thats not part of my diet.

Water Training

Despite the heat, I went swimming yesterday and today. I may not be losing as much weight as I would like, but I feel that I have better endurance each time I swim.

On my first Ultra visit, I did 12 laps. Yesterday and today, I did 22 laps. The pool is closed to the public at 4:30pm. If I had more time, I think I still have the strength to do more laps. I'm really into this. Oh, and I walked from Ultra to Silver City after today's workout.

I wonder if I can do 40 laps? That would be awesome!

The Biggest Loser of XPS Week 2

I did not work out much on Week 2. It was cheat week for me. I had rice a few times and started drinking lots of starbucks again (but no whip and drizzle). Still, I lost 2 lbs. I also did more laps at the pool and it was a lot easier for me this time even if I did not cut back on my smoking.

I really want to swim now, but its so hot outside. A little less sun please.

Boxer's Fracture

Paraffin Wax

While I need to rest my hands for two weeks, Doc still encourages me to continue boxing. She says its a really good workout and she tried it herself to lose her post baby weight.

For now, I think I'll focus on swimming.

Today at the Ultra

Unwell

Today I had planned on swimming in the morning and then going to Ippo's Kinder graduation in the afternoon.

But I am sick. No fever, but my throat hurts and I've got a stuffy nose. I don't think I can go to the pool today. Maybe I can just take a walk. I probably will since I have some errands that I can't dodge anyway.

A massage would be really great.