Fellow bloggers I am back after a much needed break! It is always a good idea to give yourself a break from the hard workouts and strict eat clean diet. Now that I am back on track for the next few days I will share with you my food journal. Keeping a journal of what you eat helps you keep track of calories, fat, carbohydrates, and protein. It also helps you plan ahead. Yesterday I sat down after going grocery shopping and planned my meals for the week. Really it only took me about a half an hour. Most of my food ideas come from the eat clean diet but I do add or subtract other foods that fit in.
Breakfast:
Cream of Wheat 1 Serving
4 scrambled egg whites
Green Tea
Snack:
1 Pear
Protein shake: 1 scoop of whey protein and water
Lunch:
1/2 Sweet Potato
Fresh Spinach topped with Grilled Lime chile chicken and celery with a squirt of lemon juice and drizzle of balsamic vinegar
Snack:
Grilled Chicken Breast, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes
Dinner:
Grilled Salmon
1/2 Sweet Potato
Steamed Broccoli
Gym: Today was back day! I started off with a 10-15 minute cardio warm-up (I save the intense cardio for cardio days). Stretches that target the back muscles. The back is a large muscle group so I did 6 exercises 4 sets each and deadlift squats with a heavy kettle bell! I am already feeling it in my legs. Tip: squats are a great way to strengthen the lower back! And a protein shake after my workout usually within 30 minutes!
