It was a nice evening yesterday. I got out of work on time to do my training and so happy to see my trainer seeing that all is well with her. After that, been so long that I have taken an evening hot yoga class, I went and did Topaz last night. I knew I miss the people, the atmosphere and Titus but wow, it felt real good! Need to reevaluate that into my life once again.
Interestingly this past week - two of the yoga guys complimented on my weight loss and toning up. They said they can tell I've been working hard. I am struggling with this because I still see me as a fat person - in due time!
I was so totally exhausted that I actually slept to 8am on Sunday morning. I had hope to get to a
morning Warrior or Mystery circuit class and Topaz so good thing I got to a Sparta class. Sam, my partner in crime was back in town so we partner up with the supersets. These sparta classes kills me but my hopes is to get stronger and leaner from it.
Fri night I did a group training with my trainer and another lady who is getting ready for her show. It was intense but I know my trainer was bothered by things. I was so worry about her. In the long run, things worked out but can you imagine the stress? So I was worry and then could not get good sleep which I never do since I always have to wake up early Sat morning at 5am to do a Galloway run. I had contemplated of not going but I have responsibilities. I was happy that I went but after that my foot was hurting me again. I sure hope it stops so I can go back to my training so ready for my half in November. I was hoping for an uninjured rest of the year - but I have to go with the flow.
I experimented with my cooking. I know my trainer is going to get ready for her own competition and I don't know totally what she eats but apparently what I eat and what I share with her, she loves so now to take it one step further, less salt, less oil, no sugar
This week's menu on table was:
Flounder - I seasoned with sesame oil, ginger, tahini, cinnamom, cumin, coriander, white pepper, dash of grapeseed oil, splash of Bragg's Aminos - broiled in the oven at 450
Chicken Thighs - I seasoned that with garlic, rosemary, onion, black pepper, coconut oil, soy sauce, nutritional yeast - husband grilled those to perfection
Eggplant - did these differently - more of a dry rub - I used tahini and ginger dressing, along with a dash of rice wine, crushed red pepper, splash of chicken broth - and put that in the oven. Drier but I think it was tastier
Cabbage slaw stir fry - I had a big bag of coleslaw and decided to stir fry that - I used a combo of coconut and oil olive - heat the wok hot and added ginger, sesame oil, little bit of oyster sauce and xylitol (natural sweetner) and then a splash of dark soy sauce to carmelize
Quinoa with sweet potatoes and kale - I had some left over quinoa, and sweet potatoes and cooked some kale and just threw the whole thing together -easy as that.
My husband who is on one of those diets said it was good and my trainer loved it - So I think I am OK. When people are happy with my cooking I am happy!
Until next time, Enjoy these so to speak recipes. If you want me to create something for you - I will take the challenge.
Sue
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