Fit with Faith, Take 54

Warmed up on the rower again, then followed with/shoulders and legs.
Got some fresh eggs delivered so I think I’m going to make egg muffins for the week for my lunches. I say and great way to get those veggies in.

Decided to make some soup -
Seasoned 3 chicken breasts in the crockpot, added some low sodium chicken broth and cooked on high for 3 hrs.
Cut up my veggies - various colored bell peppers, onions, and broccoli- and threw them into a bowl. Seasoned and tossed w/oil. Roasted at 400 for 15 min.
Added the remaining broth to my pot, plus what the chicken cooked in. Added half a box of barley. While I was waiting for it to boil I shredded the chicken. Once the veggies were done I threw those and the chicken in, simmered for about an hr.
Dinner, lunch for the next 2 days, then I’ll portion out the rest and freeze it.

20 min warm up on the elliptical then back and biceps.

Warmed up on the elliptical for 15 min then did my stretching and mobility. Had planned on 2 miles of intervals, but my first 20 seconds of running had some discomfort behind my right knee, so I ended up walking a mile.
I plan on focusing on ankle/knee mobility the next 8 wks and using the rower and bike more. We’ll see how running goes again after a bit.

Got off a bit early and got my total body workout done. Sun is out, but used the elliptical. Too cold outside, lol. It’s amazing how cold 39 feels after a few days of 60 degree weather.
Thought I would share something from my work. This is a monthly newsletter we get. Thought some of the tips were good.

Happy 6 yr ‘Gotcha Day’ Daisy! (Who is in bad need of a haircut 😬😆)

Got my back and bicep w/o in last night after work.
This morning the weather once again fouled my running plans, so spent 40 min in the elliptical listening to wind and thunder and sirens. Then completed my mobility and stretching w/o.

Snow and cold on Sat then 65 and sunny today - worked out w/the garage door open wearing shorts. Gotta love Ohio.
Warmed up on the elliptical then did chest and tris.
This is my last week for my current routine. I’ll be working on planning out my next 8 this week. I’ll be adding in some more strength moves, and focusing on ankle and knees for mobility.

Warmed up with the rower, then did a shoulder and leg workout. Finished w/some intervals outside.

Thursday after work I hopped on the elliptical since it was raining. Followed with a total body w/o.
Yesterday was a rest day.
The weather thwarted my running plans again this morning so elliptical it was. Followed by stretching and mobility.
Hoping to get out for a walk this afternoon once the sun is out.

Warmed up for 10 min on the rower, then did stretching and mobility. Waited til the sun was up before I got out for some intervals.

Another week of early hrs, so need to have everything ready the night before.
I decided to make the the lemon couscous chicken w/added veggies. I marinated the chicken, then cooked it w/onions, mini sweet peppers and broccoli. I then added the couscous. This will be lunch for the next few days in addition to yogurt and fruit.
Workouts will be after work.

Warmed up using the rower and bike. 10 min each. Then did a leg and shoulder w/o.
We attempted a hike, got about a half mile in but it was too cold.

Thursday after work I hopped on the elliptical and then did a full body workout. Yesterday was rest day. Due to the snow I opted for the elliptical instead of intervals. 40 min then stretching and mobility.
Also will be planning and prepping for next weeks lunches. I ate the same lunch all 5 days this past week. Yogurt w/granola and fruit and chicken lentil stew.

Warmed up a bit differently today. I recently acquired a water resistant rowing machine and finally decided to use it. Hopped on for 5 min then used the bike for 10.
Stretching and mobility followed.
Lastly headed to Blacklick for some intervals.

The sun warmed up the garage quite a bit, I broke a sweat on the elliptical. Opened the door a bit when I lifted. Chest and back today. Can’t wait til spring/summer when I can open the door all the way.

30 min on the elliptical followed by chest and triceps. I was able to open the garage door since the temps were mild and use the driveway for my farmers walk. Cannot wait for spring.

My schedule rotates back to the early shift for the next 2 wks. My time is limited in the morning so meal prepping is a must. I’ll also be working out after I get home.
For breakfast this week I’ll be having a protein bar. My family wasn’t a fan of the early morning blender sounds as I made my protein shakes. For lunch I decided to make chicken lentil stew. I haven’t made it in a while and this is the first time making it w/canned lentils. It has spinach, onion, diced tomatoes, lentils and chicken. I added two sweet peppers just to up the veggies. I’m also taking yogurt (ratio protein, my new fave) and fruit. I’ll add a couple of tbl of granola tomorrow. The bulk of my calories will be at lunch. Dinner will be veggies and protein.

Started my day w/stretching and mobility, then kicked off my 10k training. First race of the yr is June 2. Since I haven’t been running consistently I’m going to stick w/intervals for the first couple of weeks.

Elliptical and total body this morning. Rest day tomorrow.

Warmed up on the elliptical and then did my stretching and mobility workout. Then hopped in the car for an early hike.
Definitely my most challenging one in a while.

Elliptical then back and biceps.

Warmed up on the elliptical then worked on chest and triceps.
Made these for lunch for the next few days.
Used 10 eggs, red bell pepper, 2 mini sweet peppers, onion, broccoli, bacon and mozzarella cheese.