OK, so it isn't that bad. Or maybe I'm just getting used to it. In any case, I'm pretty much mildly sore all the time now. But you know what? I think I'm seeing results already. When I taught spin class tonight (yes, it's 2-a-day Wednesday), I noticed my shoulders and biceps seemed more defined in the mirror, but I could be imagining it.
Yesterday was Cardio X day. It's a short workout, only about 45 minutes, but it includes a little bit of yoga, Kenpo, and plyometrics. A little bit of everything, and very fun. Unfortunately, as I was leaping about during the plyometrics section, I took a tumble and rolled my ankle. It was less than graceful. I'm not hurt, but my right ankle and side of my foot were a little tender this morning .
Luckily, today was the Arms & Shoulders and Ab Ripper X sections, so no need to stress that foot. I tried to increase my weights and reps from last week. I used 8 lb weights on everything but tricep kickbacks and shoulder raises, and did a minimum of 12 reps every time. I feel great! I definitely need to get that pair of 10 lb weights for next week.
After my workout this morning, I busted out the blender and experimented with my protein powder. I made a strawberry-banana smoothie (rough recipe below) and LOVED it. The vanilla protein powder has a distinctive, rich vanilla taste and makes the smoothie thick. I loved it so much that I went and bought the chocolate flavored whey powder! Can't wait to try a chocolate protein shake (chocolate banana, any one?). I also bought some frozen peach and mango chunks to further experiment with my vanilla powder.
STRAWBERRY BANANA PROTEIN SHAKE
Blend to joygasmic smoothness:
1 banana
4-6 large strawberries
hefty dollop plain low-fat yogurt
several glugs (~1/2 C) vanilla silk milk
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (I use the Jillian Micheals brand)
double handful ice
Yesterday was Cardio X day. It's a short workout, only about 45 minutes, but it includes a little bit of yoga, Kenpo, and plyometrics. A little bit of everything, and very fun. Unfortunately, as I was leaping about during the plyometrics section, I took a tumble and rolled my ankle. It was less than graceful. I'm not hurt, but my right ankle and side of my foot were a little tender this morning .
Luckily, today was the Arms & Shoulders and Ab Ripper X sections, so no need to stress that foot. I tried to increase my weights and reps from last week. I used 8 lb weights on everything but tricep kickbacks and shoulder raises, and did a minimum of 12 reps every time. I feel great! I definitely need to get that pair of 10 lb weights for next week.
After my workout this morning, I busted out the blender and experimented with my protein powder. I made a strawberry-banana smoothie (rough recipe below) and LOVED it. The vanilla protein powder has a distinctive, rich vanilla taste and makes the smoothie thick. I loved it so much that I went and bought the chocolate flavored whey powder! Can't wait to try a chocolate protein shake (chocolate banana, any one?). I also bought some frozen peach and mango chunks to further experiment with my vanilla powder.
STRAWBERRY BANANA PROTEIN SHAKE
Blend to joygasmic smoothness:
1 banana
4-6 large strawberries
hefty dollop plain low-fat yogurt
several glugs (~1/2 C) vanilla silk milk
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (I use the Jillian Micheals brand)
double handful ice
Oh that sounds wonderful!
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