Week One - Carolyn's Work out and meals

Jess and I have been texting each other all week about our super fun work outs. Maybe its mainly complaining about huffing and puffing through them, but we did accomplished our work out goals!

I worked out three days this week with the Bridalicious Boot Camp DVDs. I used the calendar plan they provided working out with DVD 1 on Monday, 2 on Wednesday, and 1 again on Friday. DVD 2 was really challenging - a lot of jumping! I followed along with the beginner and I was sweating for sure. These work outs are no joke!

This week's dinner menu:
Monday - http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spaghetti_squash_meatballs.html
For this recipe, I roasted the spaghetti squash for an hour and 20 minutes at 425F. I made the meatballs while the squash cooled. This made it easy for me to do my workout while the squash cooked. Brad actually liked this dish, its a keeper :)

Tuesday - http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-with-artichokes-lemon-50400000111855/
I made mine with chicken breast. I'm not sure if the wine I used wasn't the best but next time I would half the wine and use 1/2 cup of stock/broth.
I served it up with: http://www.everydaymaven.com/2012/garlic-rubbed-roasted-cabbage-steaks/

Wednesday -http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-salmon-tomatillo-50400000104854/
This turned out pretty good. I served it up with some quinoa.

Thursday - I made the Protein Pot from the Nutribullet handbook. Since they do not have it posted on their website, I figure if you want it contact Jess or myself. I can say, it wasn't the best thing I've made but it wasn't the worst. I did decide I probably will not make it again, eating healthy is hard enough and I like my food to have more flavor.

Friday - http://mycrossfitpaleojourney.wordpress.com/2012/07/05/crockpot-honey-apple-pork-loin/
This pork was really sweet and really tender. You could also mix this with some BBQ sauce for pulled pork sandwiches. I paired it with brussel sprouts.  http://www.horsesandheels.com/best-brussels-sprouts/


Disclaimer: We are not health professionals, we are just two friends sharing our experience. Please contact your health care provider before starting a weightloss/diet program.