New Benchmarks

So I'm giving you guys/gals some new benchmarks.  Two reasons:

1. To keep myself accountable.
2. To give you something to challenge yourself with.

You should take a look at what I lifted and think "she didn't lift that much at all!"  Set out to lift heavier.  Really I did not lift that much, so you can do it and more.  Compared to some pretty bad @$$ fitness ladies I like to follow, what I have lifted is NOT heavy whatsoever.  What this gives me is a visual of where I am now.  Next month when we do one repetition maximum limits again, I will strive to increase these benchmarks once again.  So take what I give you and hit the gym.  Show me that you can lift heavier and I'm just a little weakling.

May 14 1RM

Squat 190lbs...I need to work on getting lower.  


Bench press 130lbs...I can lift MYSELF!

Dead lift 205lbs

If you are a fan of sweet-n-sour chicken, I made a clean version last night.  I got the recipe from the blog Little B's Healthy Habits.  (http://www.littlebshealthyhabits.com/2011/12/two-clean-crock-pot-meals.html) I don't claim, nor will I ever, that I make these up on my own.  I'm not a huge fan of sweet-n-sour sauce, I never have been, but I still wanted to give this a whirl.  I think next time around I won't put in as much tomato sauce. 

Sweet-n-Sour Chicken (see link above).  The recipe calls for it to be made in the slow cooker, however, I baked mine.

 

I forgot to add a picture in my last post of my before bedtime meal that I make.  It's a treat for me and I look forward to this every day.  It's my version of 'ice cream' and it really helps with my late night sweet tooth cravings. 

• 1 scoop all natural whey protein (chocolate or vanilla)
• 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa
• few dashes of almond milk
• 1 heaping spoonful of all natural peanut butter
• Mix ingredients in all together and put in freezer for about 30 minutes
• ENJOY!

If you are eating ice cream before bed stop!  It's contributing to belly fat.