WORKOUT

lunges up and down my driveway holding 8lb. medicine ball. 250 lunges total
50 Russian twist sit-ups holding medicine ball
20 push-ups
20 pull-ups

WORKOUT

Saturday
Jules and I went to the Mavericks surf contest.
Didn't workout But, we did lots of walking uphill.




Sunday
Valentines day workout:
6 mile cruiser bike ride (with Cruz in the little seat)
100 sit-ups
20 push-ups
I wont talk about my last workout of the day, it was a good one though. ;)



Monday
10 pull-ups
50 Russian twist sit-ups
35 each leg. table top leg raises

Quinoa "The Mother Grain"

Quinoa a great alternative to rice! you can also get other quinoa products like, tortillas, pasta, polenta and lots more!

It is called quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), and is a grain that comes from the Andes Mountains of South America. Quinoa's origins are truly ancient. It was one of the three staple foods, along with corn and potatoes, of the Inca civilization. Quinoa was known then, and still is known, with respect, as the mother grain. We call it the "Supergrain of the Future."

Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain; an average of 16.2 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for rice, 9.9 percent for millet, and 14 percent for wheat. Some varieties of quinoa are more than 20 percent protein.

Quinoa's protein is of an unusually high quality. It is a complete protein, with an essential amino acid balance close to the ideal ... similar to milk!

Quinoa's protein is high in lysine, methionine and cystine. This makes it an excellent food to combine with, and boost the protein value of, other grains (which are low in lysine), or soy (which is low in methionine and cystine).

Rich & Balanced Source of Nutrients
Besides its unique protein, quinoa also provides starch, sugars, oil (high in essential linoleic acid), fiber, minerals, and vitamins.

Easy on the Stomach
Quinoa is light, tasty, and easy to digest. It is not sticky or heavy like most other grains, and it has a delicious flavor all its own.

Quick and Simple to Prepare

A whole-grain dish of quinoa takes just 15 minutes.

Versatile
Quinoa can be substituted for almost any grain in almost any recipe. It looks and tastes great on its own, or in any dish from soup to salad.

Perfect for Summertime
Many people eat grains only during the colder months, but quinoa's lightness combined with its versatility in cold dishes like salads and desserts makes it an ideal source of good summertime nutrition.

check out this website for more info: www.quinoa.net

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Check out this App. if you have an iphone.
This could be a great motivation tool for all you runners and walkers!
you can purchase it on itunes for $4.99

WORKOUT

Walk Walk Walk

I went walking two times yesterday, an hour each time. (pushing the triple stroller)

WORKOUT

I'm running a 1/2 marathon in April with Jaime and Ryan and I haven't been doing much training for it. I opened my book "4 months to a 4 hour marathon" and found some good tips & inspiration.
So, last night I ran some sprints and inclines on my treadmill for about 30 Min's.
I also did 10 pull ups and 20 push ups.

WORKOUT

YOGA AND A BEACH RUN

Alisha had told me about a great yoga class on Sunday mornings at motion pacific. There is a teacher there named Mike who is supposed to be really good. So, on Sunday morning I picked her up and we went and did the class together. I didn't look to see but I think it was Vinyasa? He did a lot of toning & hip opening poses. I have been doing yoga for years and I am always interested in trying out new teachers. He was really great and the next day my whole body felt sore. I love that.
If you want to check out one of his classes here in Santa Cruz, you can find him at motion pacific downtown Santa Cruz. You will be able to find him at Gina's new studio on Washburn off Ocean st. starting March 1st.

A couple hours after yoga I decided to go for a run on the beach (Dads run) about 4 miles. Ryan had Cruz and a pumped bottle so I still had some time.



The ancient art of Yoga Vs The Irish art of getting pissed

WORKOUT

went on a cruise bike ride.
did the 30 day shred!

wanted to run but it was about to rain

WORKOUT

went for an hour walk
did some table top leg raises ( I think that's what they are called?)
a couple pull-ups.
I'll post a video of me doing some of these workouts so you know which is what.

WORKOUT

Ryan and I took the babies for a 6 mile walk yesterday. I don't know why I wore flip flops.
3 babies, a triple stroller and ankle weights make for a nice little workout.

I also did the 100's challenge.
my goal was to beat my previous time.
I ended up doing it in half the time!

My results:
100 pull-ups 7:40-7:59 19 minutes
100 push-ups 8:00-8:09 9 minutes
100 sit-ups 8:10-8:14 4 minutes

100 squats 8:15-8:17 2 minutes

34 minutes!

EATING IS KEY

I can workout everyday and still feel fat if I'm eating salty and fatty foods.
I have learned after lots of trial and error what foods work best for my body type.
I have tried the blood type diet, the zone, the lemonade cleanse, no carb diet, spirulina fasts and multiple fad diets. The thing that I learned was you don't have to diet at all. It's a way of eating that ultimately changes your body & health.
I try to eat clean & fresh food.

What I mean by clean is, I don't load on extra condiments like: mayonnaise, ketchup, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, salad dressings etc. there are tons of calories hidden in these dressings. I love flavor but instead I use avocado, balsamic vinegar, Bragg's, hot sauce, pepper and spices. You can have amazing flavor, just be cautious about what you are putting on your food.

What I mean by fresh is simple eat food that comes from the earth. Go organic too!

This is what an average day looks like for me:

Breakfast:

water
coffee w/soy milk & a little sugar
oatmeal w/ a spoonful of peanut butter, some banana or berries & granola sprinkled on top.

water

snack:
hard boiled egg or fruit or nuts or whole grain crackers

water

Lunch:
Sandwich, whole wheat bread, low sodium turkey, steamed broccoli, avocado, sprouts, soy cheese
flax seed chips or veggies

water

snack:
nuts or turkey or power bar
Dinner:
Turkey burger, brown rice, steamed veggies

water

If I want to drink then I'll have a gin & tonic or chardonnay

popcorn, air popped (no salt or butter)

Look at her belly after two babies!

Gwen Stefani

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