Camera Issues (might have to go shopping!)

January 2, 2013 Kim 5 Comments

So weird – this morning when I went downstairs to do my daily 43, Jordan recorded me and everything worked fine. However, after I finished my work-out and came up to upload the video – NOTHING!!! I can’t get the camera to turn on. I plugged it in to computer – NOTHING! I plugged it in to wall to charge – STILL NOTHING!!! Crazy! (and a bit frustrating!)

Today for my 43, I used my kettlebell again.

This time I kept all of the plates in it so it was the full 20 pounds. I used it for kettlebell swings. (Last night I watched this video, so I will use it since I can’t get to mine!!!)

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I used the same form she did – just not as much weight!!! Still, 43 with 20 pounds was no joke!!! I was panting by the end!!! This move worked so many different muscle groups – I should really incorporate more kettlebell into my work-outs!

I’m still keeping up with the 12 Days of Fitness. Today (day 8) added bicep curls – I used 15 pound dumbbells for this move.

I felt pretty good after my run yesterday – I don’t have the sharp pain in my hip that I had for months!!! I haven’t decided if I will give it the rest of the 8 weeks (4 more left) to heal or just start running again. I might give it another week or two – I’m all about compromising!!!

I did Turbo Jam, Cardio Party 2 today. Chalene really does make the work-out feel like a party! I still kept it semi-low impact – I would rather be able to run sooner than later!!!

Today, is the last day before school starts back! Jordan is in a bit of a funk – this hasn’t been his favorite year of school. :Worry: I told him that tomorrow is a new start and we just have to be positive!!! I hope the spring semester is better for him!!!

Maybe we should watch this movie today – there is a lot we can learn from Mary Poppins!!!

Happy Wednesday!

Kim

Appetizer, Recipes, Vegetables

Stuffed Mushrooms

January 2, 2013 Kim

I used to think that making stuffed mushrooms was only for “fancy” cooks!! Who knew they were so easy to make?!

1 package cream cheese, softened (I use 1/3 fat)
1 package bacon bits
chopped green onion (your preference on amount)
garlic powder
1 lb whole fresh mushrooms

Pop the stems out of the mushrooms. Clean the mushrooms set on oven proof platter. Mix the cream cheese, bacon, onion and garlic. Fill each mushroom.

Broil for about 4-6 minutes (till cheese begins to brown).

Enjoy!!!

Appetizer, Recipes, Side Dish

Black Bean Avocado Salsa

January 2, 2013 Kim

This is one of my all-time favorites! I have taken it to more functions than I can count!!! (Plus, it is actually pretty healthy if you don’t eat too many of the tortilla chips with it!!)

frozen corn (about 16 oz) – I never thaw it in advance
2 cans sliced ripe olives, drained
1 (or 2 depending on your preference!) can black beans, drained
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
minced garlic (your preference)
1/3 c olive oil
1/4 c lemon juice
3 T cider vinegar
1 t dried oregano
little salt & pepper
4 (or more!) medium ripe avocados
Tortilla chips

Combine corn, olives, beans, red pepper and onion in a large bowl. Mix garlic, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over corn mixture and stir well. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, chop avocados and stir into salsa.

So good!!!

Core, Fitness, Running, Treadmill

2013 – Off to a Great Start!

January 1, 2013 Kim 4 Comments

Even though it was after 2am when we went to bed this morning, we were still up by 8 – crazy!!! No need to sleep the day away I guess (although I think a nap might be on tap later today!).

For the 43 today, I went way back to my days as a college track coach – sprinter abs. It is similar to a crunch: keep your core contracted and move your feet and arms sort of like you are running. (maybe the video will help – my brain is sort of mush today!!!)

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I counted a right knee and left knee as 1 rep. This was a quick 43 but I definitely felt it.

I’m still keeping up with the 12 Days of Fitness – today was day 7!

I wore my new running outfit for the first time today!! MizFit running skirt and sports bra – super cute. (I was getting frustrated with the picture taking – hard to get a shot that didn’t make my gut look disgusting!!!)

Because last night had a lot of this:

I needed a good work-out today. Plus, I always start the New Year with a run!!! 4 weeks ago when the DR said no weight-bearing, blah……for 8 weeks I knew that would never work! I also knew that I would run today – gotta ~~sweat out the tequila~~ start the New Year right!!

Chris said – how about 1 mile? Really?!! I’ll just do 5. I did run 5 miles (on the treadmill at 1.5 incline in 40 minutes) – I am out of shape!!! It was awesome to run again – hopefully I don’t pay a high price in the next day or so! (I’m sure it will be fine!)

We had a great time last night (into the early morning) bringing in the new year with friends! I’m looking forward to a great year! I truly want to enjoy every part of my life this year – the small, daily things as well as the big “high-light” events!!

Happy 2013 – I hope y’all are all off to a great start!!

Kim