Went home early yesterday because work was really slow. Cant say I minded, I did my training (very nice and empty in the gym) walked the dogs, daylight yay! Then played with the Iphone! I’ve got a feeling that this will be expensive lol its way to much fun and easy to use.
Today weather is heavy thunder and the screens are flickering at work and the rain is pouring down, no walking the dogs this afternoon that’s for sure.
Tuesday, June 30
Monday, June 29
Had a very interesting discussion with the BF Saturday. We where discussing getting old and he reckons he can feel it/see it and he asked me if I feel different. I realised that I do feel a lot better than I used to,
I’m comfortable in my body, my fitness level has never been this good and the difference of eating for your body rather than eating for your head – or what you think/want/obsess about makes such a big difference. Eating a good amount of fat/essential fatty acids, the required amount of protein and plenty of greens makes all the difference.
You certainly don’t have to follow a diet all year round to the dot and you shouldn’t! Stuff measure every gram and obsessing, Id rather keep a fairly good estimate of what I’m eating, trying keep an eye on what the ole body is up to and taking the time and resting when needed. Stuff doing hours and hours of cardio (eeeek) I have started to run 1-2 days a week with the pooches and I enjoy it and if I don’t feel like it I don’t. I
When I decide to do the next comp I’ll have to measure and be a lot stricter but that’s a temporary thing rather than a life style.
I’m comfortable in my body, my fitness level has never been this good and the difference of eating for your body rather than eating for your head – or what you think/want/obsess about makes such a big difference. Eating a good amount of fat/essential fatty acids, the required amount of protein and plenty of greens makes all the difference.
You certainly don’t have to follow a diet all year round to the dot and you shouldn’t! Stuff measure every gram and obsessing, Id rather keep a fairly good estimate of what I’m eating, trying keep an eye on what the ole body is up to and taking the time and resting when needed. Stuff doing hours and hours of cardio (eeeek) I have started to run 1-2 days a week with the pooches and I enjoy it and if I don’t feel like it I don’t. I
When I decide to do the next comp I’ll have to measure and be a lot stricter but that’s a temporary thing rather than a life style.
The BF situation is better. He’s still not sure (hm) but at least were back to normal mainly. So I guess it’ll show… and yes H, Id love to meet up with you guys in August :)
Went shopping yesterday, we where supposed to get drying rack for clean washing but I ended up getting a new I Phone, I’m impressed, its very good, I didn’t like the first one but they have made the interface a lot smoother and user-friendly. It even has a Swedish phone language and dictionary! The touch screen is great and its sooooooooo pretty :D My Nokia has been falling apart and it was time to upgrade.
I also tried a new drink, its like drinking ehm bubble gum haha very odd and very similar to root beer just not as sweet.
Weight was a stand still at 61.5 but I lost another centimetre on my waist and chest. Started with a waist measurement of 74 - now im down to 68!
Went shopping yesterday, we where supposed to get drying rack for clean washing but I ended up getting a new I Phone, I’m impressed, its very good, I didn’t like the first one but they have made the interface a lot smoother and user-friendly. It even has a Swedish phone language and dictionary! The touch screen is great and its sooooooooo pretty :D My Nokia has been falling apart and it was time to upgrade.I also tried a new drink, its like drinking ehm bubble gum haha very odd and very similar to root beer just not as sweet.
Weight was a stand still at 61.5 but I lost another centimetre on my waist and chest. Started with a waist measurement of 74 - now im down to 68!
Friday, June 26
In regards to the BF situation – I still don’t know and things are a bit wonky. Feeling a bit down cause of this. I don’t know if he will come with me home or now, heck I still don’t know if we will stay together. Its raining today and that’s pretty much the feeling I have.
On a happier note I’m wearing my skinny jeans to work today, not 100% fit, still a tad bit tight but feeling pretty good. Good short heavy leg session yesterday! Quad dominant. I’m not sure how long I will continue with the dieting, I was supposed to go until the trip (5 more weeks). I reckon tomorrow weigh in will be a standstill. I do feel good and happy the way I am at the moment tho. Of course I would want more muscle but in regards to the rest.
Work is picking up now and if I want I can do overtime soon. Maybe that’s good.. don’t really have to money wise – but I guess more is better. Dad gave me and my siblings an astounding 20 000 Swedish krona. Insane !! very appreciated!
On a happier note I’m wearing my skinny jeans to work today, not 100% fit, still a tad bit tight but feeling pretty good. Good short heavy leg session yesterday! Quad dominant. I’m not sure how long I will continue with the dieting, I was supposed to go until the trip (5 more weeks). I reckon tomorrow weigh in will be a standstill. I do feel good and happy the way I am at the moment tho. Of course I would want more muscle but in regards to the rest.
Work is picking up now and if I want I can do overtime soon. Maybe that’s good.. don’t really have to money wise – but I guess more is better. Dad gave me and my siblings an astounding 20 000 Swedish krona. Insane !! very appreciated!
Wednesday, June 24
Quick and good back session. Dumbbell rows of 70lbs (3 sets – more than normal), lats pull downs, managed to do a few rep’s more than before. Seated rows and incline rows. Felt good, took about 40 minutes – perfect :D
In regards to the BF, well he’s said – don’t worry about it, but he’s not sure. Well I’m not going to worry about it anymore. I do know he’s still thingy about it tho.
Made a magnificent chicken wok yesterday with thai spices (again) red cabbage, green cabbage, onions, capsicum and mushrooms. Mmmm (guess what I’m having for lunch
How many calories does a pizza contain??? (read this in Swedish in this blog http://www.andreazengstrom.se/)
Andy went to a pizzeria in Stockholm and they let him measure and calculate what a basic pizza actually contains. This is what he wrote:
Average dough on this pizzeria weights about 240g, and Andy broke it down, measured and recorded the nutritional values:
Carbohydrates 99g
Fat 7g
Protein 11g
Kcal 537
The average pizza has 114g 33% cheese.
Carbohydrates 2g
Fat 38g
Protein 27g
Kcal 444
Since there is ham on most pizzas this is in the calculations as well. 125g ham.
Carbohydrates 6g
Fat 4g
Protein 19g
Kcal 134
This is the values for an average pizza – no extra toppings or anything special.
Carbohydrates 107g
Fat 49g
Protein 58g
(Izzy on the walk in the weekend)
In regards to the BF, well he’s said – don’t worry about it, but he’s not sure. Well I’m not going to worry about it anymore. I do know he’s still thingy about it tho.
Made a magnificent chicken wok yesterday with thai spices (again) red cabbage, green cabbage, onions, capsicum and mushrooms. Mmmm (guess what I’m having for lunch
How many calories does a pizza contain??? (read this in Swedish in this blog http://www.andreazengstrom.se/)
Andy went to a pizzeria in Stockholm and they let him measure and calculate what a basic pizza actually contains. This is what he wrote:
Average dough on this pizzeria weights about 240g, and Andy broke it down, measured and recorded the nutritional values:
Carbohydrates 99g
Fat 7g
Protein 11g
Kcal 537
The average pizza has 114g 33% cheese.
Carbohydrates 2g
Fat 38g
Protein 27g
Kcal 444
Since there is ham on most pizzas this is in the calculations as well. 125g ham.
Carbohydrates 6g
Fat 4g
Protein 19g
Kcal 134
This is the values for an average pizza – no extra toppings or anything special.
Carbohydrates 107g
Fat 49g
Protein 58g
(Izzy on the walk in the weekend)
Tuesday, June 23
Training went really good concidering the weekend, managed the same weights and it feelt good. BF's upset with me because i got to drunk on the party, I'm not really following him and I have no idea what he wants from me. I havent had more than a few drinks for more than 1.5 years and the dieting and competing has changed my body and i cant take much at all. I've said I'm sorry :/
Ill update a bit later....
Ill update a bit later....
Monday, June 22
I’m like wow! ;)
61.5 kg on the scales, I’m pretty amazed as I don’t exactly keep track on the weekends… but happy with it. I do s.k. cheat, have tomato sauce, don’t count my veggies (guestimate) etc eat a little more than I should but its obviously working…Went to the engagement party on Saturday and managed to get very drunk hehe had 5 glasses of red wine and got quite tipsy. I did have a great time and met some lovely people.
Spent yesterday ignoring and watching DVD’s. Saw bedtime stories – very cute, I like Adam Sandler and the kid humour. I also saw he’s not that in to you. Good movie! I liked it :) and underworld – the rise of the lycans. But I didn’t really fancy that one… Ate some chocolate and I’m probably not on the mark with the diet this week lol
Friday, June 19
Deadlifted 2 sets of hundred kg :) Very happy with that. I managed to do about 7 sets of deads in total (not including warm-ups) then some hammy curls standing and seated. Squatting, plie squatting and heavy extensions. Happy with the leg workout!
Got spastic last night and drove to harbour town and shopped some dresses and stuff. Very very cheap with the sale’s going strong! Me like!
No gym tonight, were just going to chill with some DVD’s. Doing my beloved Saturday workout and then were going to an engagement party. BF’s bosses. Will be interesting, lots of ehm out there people…
Other than that relaxing and moving the lawns (again)
Got spastic last night and drove to harbour town and shopped some dresses and stuff. Very very cheap with the sale’s going strong! Me like!
No gym tonight, were just going to chill with some DVD’s. Doing my beloved Saturday workout and then were going to an engagement party. BF’s bosses. Will be interesting, lots of ehm out there people…
Other than that relaxing and moving the lawns (again)
Thursday, June 18
Wednesday, June 17
Awesome back session yesterday (Im strong and I can see a bit more definition than before) Managed to do 3 sets of dumbbell rows of 32kg (well 70lbs sounds a lot better) seated rows of 150lbs (68kg) I’m pretty much keeping, if not increasing the weights now and that feels great
Hunger – I have a lot of hunger issues, always hungry lol dieting/bulking or maintaining. Its quite annoying. However I do feel a lot better on a slightly higher fat diet but not always. I came across this (at kollo) and its quite interesting – I think it also has to do with the time it takes to eat something. If you take smaller bites then it will take longer to eat (I’m a smart cookie aren’t I lol) and that gives the body more time to register. I know I’m guilty of not taking the time to eat and smaller bites might be a way of achieving that. I also heard somewhere that feeling the texture, not watching tv is a way of dealing with rushing the food down.
This is the study
Background: Food texture plays an important role in food intake regulation. In previous studies we showed a clear effect of viscosity on ad libitum food intake and found indications that eating rate, bite size, and oral processing time (OPT) could play a role.
Objective: The objective was to determine the effect of bite size and OPT of a food on satiation, defined as ad libitum food intake.
Design: Twenty-two healthy subjects participated in all 7 test conditions. Bite sizes were free or fixed to small bite sizes ({approx}5 g) or large bite sizes ({approx}15 g). OPT was free (only in combination with free bite size) or fixed to 3 or 9 s. Subjects consumed chocolate custard through a tube, which was connected to a peristaltic pump. Sound signals indicated OPT duration.
Results: Subjects consumed significantly more when bite sizes were large than when they were small (bite size effect: P < p =" 0.008).">
Conclusion: This study shows that greater oral sensory exposure to a product, by eating with small bite sizes rather than with large bite sizes and increasing OPT, significantly decreases food intake.
Am J Clin Nutr (June 10, 2009). Effect of bite size and oral processing time of a semisolid food on satiation.
Sorry for all the studies I post ;) I do find this interesting!
Coming out from the gym yesterday I saw the sky and it looked awesome, everything was clear except the horizon – very pretty (it was raining where the clouds are – you cant really see it in the photo)
Hunger – I have a lot of hunger issues, always hungry lol dieting/bulking or maintaining. Its quite annoying. However I do feel a lot better on a slightly higher fat diet but not always. I came across this (at kollo) and its quite interesting – I think it also has to do with the time it takes to eat something. If you take smaller bites then it will take longer to eat (I’m a smart cookie aren’t I lol) and that gives the body more time to register. I know I’m guilty of not taking the time to eat and smaller bites might be a way of achieving that. I also heard somewhere that feeling the texture, not watching tv is a way of dealing with rushing the food down.
This is the study
Background: Food texture plays an important role in food intake regulation. In previous studies we showed a clear effect of viscosity on ad libitum food intake and found indications that eating rate, bite size, and oral processing time (OPT) could play a role.
Objective: The objective was to determine the effect of bite size and OPT of a food on satiation, defined as ad libitum food intake.
Design: Twenty-two healthy subjects participated in all 7 test conditions. Bite sizes were free or fixed to small bite sizes ({approx}5 g) or large bite sizes ({approx}15 g). OPT was free (only in combination with free bite size) or fixed to 3 or 9 s. Subjects consumed chocolate custard through a tube, which was connected to a peristaltic pump. Sound signals indicated OPT duration.
Results: Subjects consumed significantly more when bite sizes were large than when they were small (bite size effect: P < p =" 0.008).">
Conclusion: This study shows that greater oral sensory exposure to a product, by eating with small bite sizes rather than with large bite sizes and increasing OPT, significantly decreases food intake.
Am J Clin Nutr (June 10, 2009). Effect of bite size and oral processing time of a semisolid food on satiation.
Sorry for all the studies I post ;) I do find this interesting!
Coming out from the gym yesterday I saw the sky and it looked awesome, everything was clear except the horizon – very pretty (it was raining where the clouds are – you cant really see it in the photo)
Tuesday, June 16
EEA
Great session yesterday! Benched 3 sets of 50x5! Im very happy!
In regards to training soreness (DOMS), I get sore from every workout, its crazy, in every part, especially my chest and legs. Its quite annoying :p there are some things that one can do to make it better, to get a sports massage, have EEA before and after training – I do this but mainly to boost the protein synthesis and maximise the muscle gains! Warm wraps is a great way to ease the pain and recover too.
massage, warm wraps and EEA
EEA short – EEA is essential amino acids, they contain phenylalanine, isoleucine, leucine, lysin, methionine, threonine, tryptophane and valine. EEA has been proven to stimulate the protein synthesis a lot more than the standards protein shake (whey) and the effect is a lot higher if you take some just before training. The recommendations are to take about 10g before training – the effect has been tested between 6-20 grams but the effect is not increased if you take over 10 grams. (as its quite expensive and tastes like yuk 10 grams is good) its also recommended to take 10 grams after training and then go home and have a proper meal. EEA should also be taken on empty stomach.
EEA is not the building blocks of the muscle they act like the on button to start building, it does count towards your total intake of protein tho. Ie 10g of EEA = 10g of protein.
EEA Timing of intake in relation to exercise
In the experiments described above the amino acids ± glucose were given after exercise. No difference in response was observed when EAA + glucose were given at 1 versus 3 h after
exercise (24 ). Similarly, when the same mixture was given immediately after exercise the response of MPS was the same as when given 1 h after exercise (25 ). However, when the EAA/glucose mixture was given immediately before exercise the response was greatly amplified. Not only was the increase during exercise approximately fourfold above the basal value, a (Fig. 5 ). When total area under the curve was calculated, the response was approximately threefold greater when the drink was given after exercise than at rest, and approximately double the response as when ingested after exercise (25 ).
More EEA
so if you want to make the most of your workout (why wouldn't you) hit the EEA - its definitely worth it! I don't take protein shakes anymore - except when i bake with it... only EEA (with a grimace but ah well the taste one have to live with)
Also - only mix the EEA when you drink it as it will start deteriorating when you put water in it and its best to drink it straight away!0
Other than gym and walking the dogs yesterday I didn’t do much. We bought 6 garden lights (well one broke so there is only 5 now) at Bunnings in the weekend and they have been charging for the first couple of days (solar cells) and now they are in the backyard, nice and pretty :)
Hope you have a great day!
In regards to training soreness (DOMS), I get sore from every workout, its crazy, in every part, especially my chest and legs. Its quite annoying :p there are some things that one can do to make it better, to get a sports massage, have EEA before and after training – I do this but mainly to boost the protein synthesis and maximise the muscle gains! Warm wraps is a great way to ease the pain and recover too.
massage, warm wraps and EEA
EEA short – EEA is essential amino acids, they contain phenylalanine, isoleucine, leucine, lysin, methionine, threonine, tryptophane and valine. EEA has been proven to stimulate the protein synthesis a lot more than the standards protein shake (whey) and the effect is a lot higher if you take some just before training. The recommendations are to take about 10g before training – the effect has been tested between 6-20 grams but the effect is not increased if you take over 10 grams. (as its quite expensive and tastes like yuk 10 grams is good) its also recommended to take 10 grams after training and then go home and have a proper meal. EEA should also be taken on empty stomach.
EEA is not the building blocks of the muscle they act like the on button to start building, it does count towards your total intake of protein tho. Ie 10g of EEA = 10g of protein.
EEA Timing of intake in relation to exercise
In the experiments described above the amino acids ± glucose were given after exercise. No difference in response was observed when EAA + glucose were given at 1 versus 3 h after
exercise (24 ). Similarly, when the same mixture was given immediately after exercise the response of MPS was the same as when given 1 h after exercise (25 ). However, when the EAA/glucose mixture was given immediately before exercise the response was greatly amplified. Not only was the increase during exercise approximately fourfold above the basal value, a (Fig. 5 ). When total area under the curve was calculated, the response was approximately threefold greater when the drink was given after exercise than at rest, and approximately double the response as when ingested after exercise (25 ).More EEA
so if you want to make the most of your workout (why wouldn't you) hit the EEA - its definitely worth it! I don't take protein shakes anymore - except when i bake with it... only EEA (with a grimace but ah well the taste one have to live with)
Also - only mix the EEA when you drink it as it will start deteriorating when you put water in it and its best to drink it straight away!0
Other than gym and walking the dogs yesterday I didn’t do much. We bought 6 garden lights (well one broke so there is only 5 now) at Bunnings in the weekend and they have been charging for the first couple of days (solar cells) and now they are in the backyard, nice and pretty :)
Hope you have a great day!
Monday, June 15
Grilled bread
I this smell is one of the best there is and right now there is someone making that in the kitchen and my belly nose and taste buds is having a screaming war in my body!!!!
I'm full but it smells sooooooo good
The weekend was wet and BF fixed the sleepers for the backyard on Saturday (nearly killed his back in the process…
Me and the mutts went for a run Saturday morning (the weather was goodish) and then I went to the gym and had a great shoulder/bicep and abs session. Im surprised LOL cause at the start of the run and in the gym I didn’t feel up for it/strong but I was :). I dropped to 62 kg and decided it was time for a carb up day. Had a lot of oats and chow mein noodles/wok. Mmm
We went to Villies on Saturday night (BF had craving haha – it’s a 45 min drive) and he had pies and pastries (6 of them) this was at 22.30 LOL I didn’t have any, nothing appealed to me. Might be the fact that pastry does not go on a potato pie or a sausage in my world and I was quite full.
Me and the mutts went for a run Saturday morning (the weather was goodish) and then I went to the gym and had a great shoulder/bicep and abs session. Im surprised LOL cause at the start of the run and in the gym I didn’t feel up for it/strong but I was :). I dropped to 62 kg and decided it was time for a carb up day. Had a lot of oats and chow mein noodles/wok. Mmm
We went to Villies on Saturday night (BF had craving haha – it’s a 45 min drive) and he had pies and pastries (6 of them) this was at 22.30 LOL I didn’t have any, nothing appealed to me. Might be the fact that pastry does not go on a potato pie or a sausage in my world and I was quite full.
Friday, June 12
Delivery
I got a delivery just then of Torini Caramel and Irish cream syrup (from sugarfreezone.com.au) and Walden farm dressings. All sugar free and a lot of chemicals lol but right now I’m having a huge Irish cream coffee that tastes absolutely fantastic! I think I will be in overdrive today having this much coffee. YUMMY!Back training yesterday went good, still strong and feeling good. Not looking forward to the legs session today but then again I never do haha quad dominant today as im a bit sore in my hammy’s from the run.
This weekend were putting sleepers in, BF organized the rails for them yesterday and it’s a go ahead (sigh) then later were going to Seacliff hotel for a birthday party from one of the girls. Will be good and ill have some Shiraz I think. Great having a bf that don’t drink lol
Thursday, June 11
ICE!
I had ice on my car windows this morning! And noting to scrape with! Insane!
Went for a run (jog) yesterday with the dogs. I had both on the lead and this dude sees me and had his dog of the lead, the dog runs up to me, Izzy and Jackson. It was a big malamute. Izzy cant deal with big dogs no matter how friendly they are and I yell at the guy, put your dog on the lead or she’ll attack. Stupid people, if you see someone (and he saw me) with a dog on the lead you put your dog on the lead to.
Then 10 minutes later I meet this other old fellow and he does the same thing, smaller thing, me trying to run with a dog that bounces in front of me and he smiles and I (still angry from the other dude) looks him in the eye (still jogging) my dog will rip your dog a part. And then as I pass idiot (yes childish but it felt better) *GAH*
Anyway… training back today and I’m soo sore from the chest/tri day Tuesday… cant believe it!
Went for a run (jog) yesterday with the dogs. I had both on the lead and this dude sees me and had his dog of the lead, the dog runs up to me, Izzy and Jackson. It was a big malamute. Izzy cant deal with big dogs no matter how friendly they are and I yell at the guy, put your dog on the lead or she’ll attack. Stupid people, if you see someone (and he saw me) with a dog on the lead you put your dog on the lead to.Then 10 minutes later I meet this other old fellow and he does the same thing, smaller thing, me trying to run with a dog that bounces in front of me and he smiles and I (still angry from the other dude) looks him in the eye (still jogging) my dog will rip your dog a part. And then as I pass idiot (yes childish but it felt better) *GAH*
Anyway… training back today and I’m soo sore from the chest/tri day Tuesday… cant believe it!
Wednesday, June 10
Midweek
Training yesterday went good, managed 45kg benches (3 x 6’s) and I feel it today haha. Triceps went good and so did the calf’s. its good to be back!
Took the opportunity to swap my bicep/triceps day as I reckon doing chest and tri is better than the other way around. No training tonight, have a bit of stuff to do tonight. Ill see if I can take the dogs for a run tonight as well. Would be good :D managed to get the heart rate monitor to start (no battery for I have no idea how long)
Today its only 7 weeks till I go on holiday and 8 weeks till take off! I’ve started to l its what I’m supposed to do that week before we leave lots of fun HAHA a pap-smear, mole check, dentist, fix the car, hernia check-up (I suspect its come back) and possibly the first of the 3 cervical cancer shots, I’ve been told that they are still beneficial even tho your older than 26 and that it protects against other forms of cancer too (although I cant remember what they are) the aim is to do one thing a day…
BF suggested that we put in sleepers (big logs) in the backyard the coming weekend (hm) Its sort of needed but its supposed to pour down. I did tell him that I don’t want to do it if that’s the case but he said he will anyway (he knows I will help if he starts the bugger) fingers crossed for him not being able to organize the rails they go in (they didn’t have them at Bunnigns)
And bad Nelli is back on the diet coke. Not good at all! Not happy with myself (well honestly I don’t really care right now cause otherwise I would do something about it hehe – I’m at least not drinking it at home)
My phone is buggered too, its acting up and my contract is running out too. Ive been looking at the 5800Xpress (Nokia) but it feels odd when you hold it, don’t like it at all, such a big disappointment… the new one that I want is the coming N97 one, now that looks good! Hopefully this one lives up to it..
Took the opportunity to swap my bicep/triceps day as I reckon doing chest and tri is better than the other way around. No training tonight, have a bit of stuff to do tonight. Ill see if I can take the dogs for a run tonight as well. Would be good :D managed to get the heart rate monitor to start (no battery for I have no idea how long)
Today its only 7 weeks till I go on holiday and 8 weeks till take off! I’ve started to l its what I’m supposed to do that week before we leave lots of fun HAHA a pap-smear, mole check, dentist, fix the car, hernia check-up (I suspect its come back) and possibly the first of the 3 cervical cancer shots, I’ve been told that they are still beneficial even tho your older than 26 and that it protects against other forms of cancer too (although I cant remember what they are) the aim is to do one thing a day…
BF suggested that we put in sleepers (big logs) in the backyard the coming weekend (hm) Its sort of needed but its supposed to pour down. I did tell him that I don’t want to do it if that’s the case but he said he will anyway (he knows I will help if he starts the bugger) fingers crossed for him not being able to organize the rails they go in (they didn’t have them at Bunnigns)
And bad Nelli is back on the diet coke. Not good at all! Not happy with myself (well honestly I don’t really care right now cause otherwise I would do something about it hehe – I’m at least not drinking it at home)
My phone is buggered too, its acting up and my contract is running out too. Ive been looking at the 5800Xpress (Nokia) but it feels odd when you hold it, don’t like it at all, such a big disappointment… the new one that I want is the coming N97 one, now that looks good! Hopefully this one lives up to it..
Tuesday, June 9
Yum Wok
Used the Moroccan spice (same bran/tube) as the Thai one below.Shrimps, cabbage, capsicum, corn, sun dried tomato, bean sprouts, bok
choi and carrots. YUM
Weight 62.7, getting there slowly haha
We had a very “relaxing” long weekend, working around the house (in-between the rain patches)
We went to Terminator – salvation, okay movie but I prefer the previous ones… we did some shopping (new boots) and ate at a new restaurant called Outback Jack, nice good steak and I had crocodile for the firs time! They had some really cool paintings there, very charming!
First time in the gym today and I’m soo looking forward to it!! Went for a run yesterday and I’m surprised to say that it felt great! Probably the lollies that I had (and shouldn’t have hehe) the night before…
Bf and I have sorted our thing out and he is coming to Sweden now! Good!
New boots
Such a awesome shop lol
Outback Jack
Yes a bit empty - we ate early
Starter - crocodile and kangaroo
mmmm steak
Cool art
We had a very “relaxing” long weekend, working around the house (in-between the rain patches)
We went to Terminator – salvation, okay movie but I prefer the previous ones… we did some shopping (new boots) and ate at a new restaurant called Outback Jack, nice good steak and I had crocodile for the firs time! They had some really cool paintings there, very charming!
First time in the gym today and I’m soo looking forward to it!! Went for a run yesterday and I’m surprised to say that it felt great! Probably the lollies that I had (and shouldn’t have hehe) the night before…
Bf and I have sorted our thing out and he is coming to Sweden now! Good!
New boots
Such a awesome shop lol
Outback Jack
Yes a bit empty - we ate early
Starter - crocodile and kangaroo
mmmm steak
Cool art
Friday, June 5
I feel good! My body has recovered and I’m sleeping really well. Feel in sync and balanced. It’s a great feeling. I think this resting pause from the gym was an excellent idea!We where supposed to go to Melbourne this weekend but since the swine flue is soo big there we decided not to.. ah well..
On Saturday were going to see the terminator movie (yes someone has been nagging about it) we where supposed to try the gold class sessions but they where booked out (overpriced… 37 pp is insane – but try once is a must) Hopefully its good :D booked online and got great seats!
Happy long weekend!
Thursday, June 4
Good morning!
Had the best breakky ever!
I put oats, 1 whole egg and 3 eggwhites together. Put it in the microwave for x amount of minutes (until cooked) top with sweetener and cinnamon – Love cinnamon! And it does make it feel extra good that it helps with glycemic control and insulin sensitivity! (although this has to be done every day) and ill put my hand up to that! YUM!(25% better insulin sensitivity – 3 g a day does this)
Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Jan 22. Changes in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity following 2 weeks of daily cinnamon ingestion in healthy humans.
And this
Cinnamon reduces mean fasting serum glucose (18–29%), TAG (23–30%), total cholesterol (12–26%) and LDL-cholesterol (7–27%) in subjects with type 2 diabetes after 40 d of daily consumption of 1–6 g cinnamon. Subjects with the metabolic syndrome who consume an aqueous extract of cinnamon have been shown to have improved fasting blood glucose, systolic blood pressure, percentage body fat and increased lean body mass compared with the placebo group. Studies utilizing an aqueous extract of cinnamon, high in type A polyphenols, have also demonstrated improvements in fasting glucose, glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in women with insulin resistance associated with the polycystic ovary syndrome.
(yes yes I know not type 2 diabetes – but I still think its relevant)
Anyway - starting to get the desire to get back to the gym! Its great! Ill still have the week off tho. Cant believe how much time I have now tho, what do people do after work? LOL
Had the best breakky ever!
I put oats, 1 whole egg and 3 eggwhites together. Put it in the microwave for x amount of minutes (until cooked) top with sweetener and cinnamon – Love cinnamon! And it does make it feel extra good that it helps with glycemic control and insulin sensitivity! (although this has to be done every day) and ill put my hand up to that! YUM!(25% better insulin sensitivity – 3 g a day does this)
Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Jan 22. Changes in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity following 2 weeks of daily cinnamon ingestion in healthy humans.
And this
Cinnamon reduces mean fasting serum glucose (18–29%), TAG (23–30%), total cholesterol (12–26%) and LDL-cholesterol (7–27%) in subjects with type 2 diabetes after 40 d of daily consumption of 1–6 g cinnamon. Subjects with the metabolic syndrome who consume an aqueous extract of cinnamon have been shown to have improved fasting blood glucose, systolic blood pressure, percentage body fat and increased lean body mass compared with the placebo group. Studies utilizing an aqueous extract of cinnamon, high in type A polyphenols, have also demonstrated improvements in fasting glucose, glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in women with insulin resistance associated with the polycystic ovary syndrome.
(yes yes I know not type 2 diabetes – but I still think its relevant)
Anyway - starting to get the desire to get back to the gym! Its great! Ill still have the week off tho. Cant believe how much time I have now tho, what do people do after work? LOL
Wednesday, June 3
Tuesday, June 2
Hello all!
I'm still feeling crook and have decided to take the rest of the week off training even if i get better sooner. At least I'm not in VIC, they have a massive number of swine flu there!
I made a delish soup yesterday, onion, mushrooms, carrot, chicken soup with beef stock. Perfect for winter and a cold.
BF have gotten me a little heater that looks like a little fire, very cute (house is freezing). Ill try to get a photo :)
I'm still feeling crook and have decided to take the rest of the week off training even if i get better sooner. At least I'm not in VIC, they have a massive number of swine flu there!
I made a delish soup yesterday, onion, mushrooms, carrot, chicken soup with beef stock. Perfect for winter and a cold.
BF have gotten me a little heater that looks like a little fire, very cute (house is freezing). Ill try to get a photo :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)