Summer time eating plan
July 29, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
This is how I’m currently eating. It’s tapered to summer foods like berries and salads, which I love. I’ve also switched around my complex carbs (rice, pasta, oatmeal). I’m really enjoying this diet, even though it’s fairly consistent through the week. I try to give myself a 40:40:20 (protein: carbs: fats) split to help me build muscle and give me lots of energy. I usually end up eating about 47% protein with is just fine with me. You will want to eat at least the same amount of protein in grams as your body weight in lbs or more (+30 – 40g). So if you’re 130lbs you’ll want to eat at least 130g of protein a day up to 170g. I eat over 160g of protein because I’m so active (so if you’re a boxer or athlete this may be wise for you to do as well). Read more
My 4 week conditioning program (weights)
July 28, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
I’m now coming to a finish with my current weight program. I’ve never really liked weights, but I’ve actually really gotten into this. I keep myself pretty busy with a 4 day program, however I do it 2 days on, one day rest, then two days on again. It’s pretty intence as I end up training about 5 days/week, but I enjoy it.
I also do sprints as my cardio, rather then doing a long cardio session. I find this gets my heart rate up and keeps it high for my whole workout. Because I’m trying to burn fat I do cardio first but if you want to build muscle you should do it after weights (if you’re not to tired).
When did it all stop being fun?
July 20, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
Last night my husband came home from the boxing gym (I’m enjoying a relaxing week off due to burnout) and told me about how we recently had a young man join our gym after a disappointing experience with another club. He was entered into his first fight on a card and was matched up with a contender 14lbs heavier. None of the coaches said anything and the official in charge aloud this to take place (There is suppose to be no more then 7lbs weight difference). Regardless to say this young man was beaten and knocked out… for his very first fight! This didn’t happen because he was ill experiences – as a novice can go, but because the ones “in charge” made poor and unsafe decisions. Because of their lack of concern for safety this young mans impression of the sport was immediately bad, and any chance of him experiencing a fun, exciting first bout was lost on the unfairness of the match up and the disregard for the rules. Read more
Healthy, delicious Indian Bhurtha (eggplant)
July 20, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
I decided to try and make a health version of Bhurtha. I changed the spice amount a bit and MAN did I score on taste points! I usually serve this dish with chicken and 1/4c of whole wheat couscous! I LOVE couscous although Dave thinks it taste like a cereal box. But then the man lives off of beer and pork chops! Read more
Apple Drop Scones
May 22, 2010 by Jaime · Leave a Comment
These are my special treat… Tastes like I’m eating something that’s bad for me. And with only 40 cal and 5g or carbs you can’t go wrong… By the way, if you haven’t noticed I use my magic bullet blender for most of my recipes so I’d suggest you buy one. Read more