tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post8332962227369583111..comments2023-03-20T05:51:52.267-06:00Comments on Kim Applebee: What I've Been Eating (Weeks 9 & 10)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03131375939575832772noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-24293774340347241272013-04-09T12:53:50.888-06:002013-04-09T12:53:50.888-06:00Hi Trina :)
I actually saw her on Dr. Oz. I remem...Hi Trina :)<br /><br />I actually saw her on Dr. Oz. I remember liking what she had to say. I have that show taped so I may go back and watch it again. Thanks for the reminder.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03131375939575832772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-67174746880114676672013-04-04T10:32:48.040-06:002013-04-04T10:32:48.040-06:00The pictures are great,you have a beautiful family...The pictures are great,you have a beautiful family. Your food is kind of similar to the BFC except the extra sugar. Have a great day. :-)PurpleRosyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038204772860553985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-37205458827190743232013-04-03T21:41:06.345-06:002013-04-03T21:41:06.345-06:00It did help! Thank you so much! I remember now t...It did help! Thank you so much! I remember now that you said you were doing a program you signed up for. I didn't realize she was giving you the week to week exercises - that's great! I'm going to check out the Eat Clean website - Thanks!!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14900189705707651375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-67740361237295391852013-04-03T19:27:24.301-06:002013-04-03T19:27:24.301-06:00Hi Beth...Just got home and wanted to get back to ...Hi Beth...Just got home and wanted to get back to you about the excercise. I do plan to do a post about it but wanted to get back to you about it ASAP (ran out of time after I did my post today and had to get my son to his track meet) :)<br /><br />So the program that I signed up for, for 12 weeks is with Heather Fearneyhough ("Heather's Fitspiration" is how you can find her on Facebook and her program is called Bombshell Fitness). I was in her first online group and I thought she said she might do another one but she hasn't said for sure yet. She gives us an exercise plan every week and it usually includes 5-6 days of workouts. We can pick the Beginner Workout or the Intermediate/Advanced Workout. After about Week 5, I switched over to the Intermediate/Advanced Workouts since I needed more of a challenge, but knew I'd modify anything if needed. <br /><br />Some days are weights, some are cardio, and some are a mix of both. I have to be honest, that the first few weeks were really tough getting through the exercises and some days I had to modify quite a bit of the routine, but as the weeks have gone on, I have gotten stronger and I actually enjoy them. Honestly... the first few weeks, I felt like a "blob" as my tummy got in the way and jiggled around- no lie!<br /><br />As far as cardio, some days we'll do our choice of moderate exercise for 20-30 minutes and some days she has us do timed cardio (jumping jacks, burpees, mountain climbers, etc...). I actually couldn't even do the full 1 minute of jumping jacks when we started but I can now (weak bladder!!). <br /><br />The weights are my favorite now. I started out with 2 and 5lb weights and have worked up to the 8, 10, and 12 lbs. depending on the exercise that I'm doing (Still not a ton of weight, but enough for me right now. Don't want to strain anything in a bad way). We have a bench that we've had for years so I use it for a few of the exercises but it's not necessary. <br /><br />She gives us the entire workouts and I like someone laying it all out for me. I do modify if I need to but I always attempt, and make time for, every workout. The first few weeks, I dreaded the exercising. I couldn't figure out the best time to do them, I had to spend some time each day looking up the exercises on You Tube since I didn't know how to do them. Then every few days, I had to take a day off because I was so sore from being inactive for so many years. I knew it was just an extra day of rest for my body and I got going again the next day each time. Even now, some days, if my thighs are still super sore, I might modify and have to skip some of the lunges, etc... In the beginning I could only do a few push-ups and a few lunges. Now I can do about 20 push-ups and about 20 lunges, take a minute break, and do another set. Not super impressive for some but for me it is.<br /><br />I haven't been to a gym yet, but have a membership (committed until this December) so I may use it at some point. I've been able to do everything either at home, outside if the weather's nice,or next door on my parents treadmill.<br /><br />With Eating Clean, we do not track calories, but with 5-6 small meals a day (always a lean protein and a complex carb at each) I'm never super hungry at the next meal so over-eating hasn't really been a problem. They do tell us to watch our portion sizes. The carbs are suppose to be complex carbs (veggies, fruit, and whole grains). I never really overdo the whole grains because of the knowledge I received from the BFC. We do not track sugars, but refined sugar is a no-no anyways. I do get a little bit if I have a piece of fruit or a Larabar or a Kashi granola bar. If you are intered in Clean Eating, check out the Eat Clean website or Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Recharged book. Feel free to ask me any other questions that you might have - I love answering them for you!!! Hope this helped :-)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03131375939575832772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-11143169759456768522013-04-03T11:09:13.266-06:002013-04-03T11:09:13.266-06:00My kids favorite part is the egg hunt :) You'r...My kids favorite part is the egg hunt :) You're eating looks very similar to eating recommended by Cdn naturopathic doctor (Dr. Natasha Turner). She's been featured on Dr. Oz before. She recommends protein at every meal and 3 meals plus two snacks. She's big on balancing hormones. http://drnatashaturner.com/Trinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175845313649815295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-77686014424008076652013-04-03T10:07:33.154-06:002013-04-03T10:07:33.154-06:00Kim, Yes I have some questions! You said on my bl...Kim, Yes I have some questions! You said on my blog that you now love exercise when you used to hate it - please tell me how that happened?! I want to love exercise! Are you doing anything in particular that seems like fun? How did you figure out your weights routine? <br />Second question and you may have answered already and I forgot, but do you track calories, sugars, carbs or anything at all? How do you know how much to eat at each meal - is it just until you are satisfied, or is there a rule? <br /><br />I think you are doing great!! Your kids are all so adorable! Just love the Easter pictures!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14900189705707651375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-52424437162933369952013-04-03T08:33:01.484-06:002013-04-03T08:33:01.484-06:00Hi Becky. I think eating the same things over and ...Hi Becky. I think eating the same things over and over again make eating like this simple and easy forme. I am so busy with 5 kids that I don't have as much time to meal plan as I'd like (but it's something I'm always working on). I drink my protein shake while I'm catching up on my computer work as soon as I wake up so it literally takes me about an hour to slowly drink (since it's quite thick).<br /><br />Yes, we let Brooke (3 years old) get a headstart on the egg hunt. Her brothers almost bust the door down once we gave them the ok to go!! HA! <br /><br />Have a great day Becky :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03131375939575832772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-1287632366317220642013-04-03T08:29:52.073-06:002013-04-03T08:29:52.073-06:00Thanks Kay! I love the devil face too - isn't...Thanks Kay! I love the devil face too - isn't he too cute!! I LOVE the large Cadbury creme eggs. I use to hate them when I was younger but love them now. Have a great day!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03131375939575832772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-27598627826242394312013-04-03T07:37:10.083-06:002013-04-03T07:37:10.083-06:00I wish I could be as consistent as you with my foo...I wish I could be as consistent as you with my food choices, especially having a protein shake each morning. <br /><br />Love the pic of the little gal - she must be off on her headstart before the other kids are let loose? Ha ha...Becky @ Becky's Placehttp://basicsbounty.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361941887157881417.post-60319499228366835402013-04-02T23:40:05.161-06:002013-04-02T23:40:05.161-06:00I think you are doing amazing! Everything looks go...I think you are doing amazing! Everything looks good and I loved your devil face:) I have decided that if I find some mini cadbury eggs I am going to buy them and eat them and not feel an ounce of guilt. Once a year!!!<br />What I see in your choices is 90% good and 10% happy! <br />Great job:) Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876597084432433257noreply@blogger.com