Week Seven-- Day Six

Recovery- Just went straight to breakfast
Breakfast- 1/2 'Look Good Naked' Breakfast item at Naked Cafe; the one with Quinoa
Snack- other half of Breakfast
Lunch- Rubios Healthmex Mahi Mahi taco plate, without tortilla
Snack- 1/2 large banana
Dinner- 1/2 Antipasta Salad; 1/2 of an olive thin crust pizza slice, removed 1/2 the toppings (I had a BIG craving)

Supplements

*Started taking L-Glutamine to repair my muscle tissues and recover quickly, as well as aid in my digestion. Margaret told me that Rudy recomended it and after taking it, she feels much better after the intense workouts

* Started taking a Orac Energy foods. The equivalent of 24 servings of fruits and vegetables in antioxidant capacity

Support Colon Cleansing, Digestion & Slimmer Abs
Support Sugar Control & Weight Management
Support Healthy Joints, Bones & Muscles
Support Healthy Immune Response
Detoxify & Cleanse
Rejuvenate
Energize

http://paradiseherbs.com/orac.html

Saturday was the first time in about a month that I went to the Moonlight Beach workout.

Great. Great. Great Workout!

There were enough of us to work in two groups. So, Sal took one group, 'the advanced' and Rudy took the others. I was in Rudy's group.

We alternated between sand sprints and working out on the step.

Our group started at the step, we did 1 round like this:
*20 knee-ups
*20 pushups
*20 dips
*20 in and out crunches

When we sprinted, 3 of us were on one end of the beach area, while 3 were on the other. We sprinted hard (Chest up, hips forward and high knees) and handed off the baton/twig to another person at the other end. While the sprints kept going, we had to shadowbox or do hindu squats, etc. as we awaited our next turn. It felt good to push hard like that. It also was great because we all pulled together and cheered each other on. Our group was Nicole M., Kimberley, Katherine, Janice, Michelle and myself. Everyone did so amazingly. Great sweat, great tears.

When we returned to the step, we did:

* 20 knee-ups
*Pushups for time (Rudy told me that I had to do the full pushups and get off of my knees this time; it was very challenging for me... I think I only got four in)
* Dips as fast as we could for time (my arms were really tired from the full pushups)
* 20 scissor kicks

We sprinted one more time. I know on the last few sprints, my body was tired. It wasn't quite the same kick like when I started, but it was still good. I was at the point near the end though where I had to catch my breath rather than shadow box while waiting for my turn.

We did the wall one more time and then Rudy took us to the hill. We sprinted up and jogged down, about 3-4 times. I was very surprised at how well I did. It's like there is a sprint switch in me that can turn on and I can really book it. I was RIGHT behind Rudy by just a few seconds each time. I don't really think about the hill, I just think about digging in until I am there.

At the very end, the groups came together again and stretched out and took in our deep breaths. I went to cool my feet in the water with Nicole and then headed to Naked Cafe for breakfast. Adam and I went together; it seems that everyone else had other plans. If you haven't made it out to Naked Cafe yet, you should go! The portion of the menu called 'Look Good Naked' has great options with the fat, carbs, and protein listed right on the menu. http://www.thenakedcafe.com

I am feeling like my body has a decent foundation of muscle built and now I am just hoping that the next 5 weeks will be fat sheding off of my body. I will try to keep my workouts to more than just the regular 4 each week from now on til the end.

1 more week until weigh-ins!