Same weight … and Lululemon
So my weight did not change this week. Not sure if I should be concerned and will talk to Shaun about that. I weighed in again at 149.5 lbs. Good news is that it did not go up!! Ha-Ha. I have to wonder how much water retention is due to Creatine. Side effects indicate that there is some, so perhaps that is accounting for some of the weight. I definitely feel leaner, so I am working away the layers of fat, which is good.
It is not even 10:00 AM yet, and I’ve finished prepping all my meals. The trick this time was to cook and pack the meat yesterday. So, the only thing I had to do this morning was steam my sweet potatoes, choy mui and spinach and add to the containers.
There’s a wicked sale going on in Markham today at a store where I buy casual bags and summer shoes from. They are selling everything in the store for $5. The sale is on for today and tomorrow. I’m going to swing by, and see if I can pick up an €˜everyday’ type handbag that I can sport for awhile.
I went to Lululemon yesterday to get the pants that Easton bought for me hemmed. I tried, but could not resist buying something. I got this wicked white workout tank. Love it!! I also bought one of their hats, which fit very nicely. While that store is pretty expensive, it’s hard not to get addicted to their clothes. Because I train so much, I need quite a bit of workout gear so I usually just pop into Walmart and pick up some stuff there. They have some pretty cute things, and you can always find something under $10 so that’s cool. However, if you’re into looking fly at the gym, then there’s the Running Room, La Senza (a.k.a Victoria Secret now), Jacob and a whole heap of other places that have nice things and still reasonably priced.
For all your 24 fans, would you agree with me that season 2 is one of the best ever!!! I borrowed the CD’s from Cath and Rol, and E and I are just glued to the TV. We got through quite a few episodes yesterday and it had us on the edge of our seats : literally. I’m going to have to invest and buy all seasons for my own personal collection!
Here’s a closing tip to those that inquired about how they can make wise choices when they eat out. I think I may have touched on this in an earlier blog, but I’ll repeat just the same:
1. Choose grilled or broiled foods.
2. When choosing a sandwich, skip the sauces, cheese or bacon. Instead choose lettuce, tomato and onion.
3. Eat on a portion of your plate, and ask for the rest to go. Or share the meal with your companion.
4. Watch the salads … if they are not on the closer side to plain, then they can have as much calories and fat at other meals.
5. Baked Potatoes are a great choice, just make sure to ask for all of the toppings on the side and use them sparingly.
6. Pizza … can be a wise choice if you opt for thin whole grain crust, easy on the cheese and avoid the fatty meat toppings. Go for chicken and other low-fat toppings. Try to eat on one or two slices.
7. Side dishes … main restaurants now have an extensive healthy offering. So try and stay away from the French Fries, unless they are fresh cut and fired in trans fat free oil (yes, that’s my tip and I’m sticking to it!!! )
8. Avoid Soda, so choose water or fresh juices
9. Don’t be afraid to ask for the nutrition facts before you place your order. If you’re good at planning at head, you should be able to browse on their website before you even get to the restaurant :.
10. Ask for no to minimal salt to be used in cooking your meal.
So, those are my top ten : what do you think?
Speaking of fries, today being a cheat day and all, I think I’m going to cheat by picking up an order of Swiss Chalet fries when I head out on the road today :. That will be a nice treat for me!!! They are fresh cut, and supposedly fried in trans fat free oil. Their serving size is 168 gr, which is 470 Cals, 25 gr of fat, 45 mg of sodium, 5 gr of fibre and 7 gr of protein : All in all, not a healthy food, so definitely allowed on a cheat day!!! Ha-ha.
Have a blessed Sunday!
Cheers,
Nke
