Thursday, BOTT Cafe & Cardio

Hi BOTTers,

I have a coach myself that has made a huge difference and through my work with her, it has changed my life.  I had a coaching session last night and it was amazing.  I'm still on a high from it.

I had three separate situations with three people that were really annoying me.  Actually, more than annoying but really pushing my buttons.  I had an insight that all the are separate and different, there was a common theme in all of the situations.  From my coaching session, I was able to connect the dots and am now aware of why my reaction was so intense to each of these situations.  Not only connect the dots but also realize where the initial "button" came from.  As a bonus, it made me appreciate and respect myself even more.  The reason it was so "in my face" is that it went against one of my values that I live by.  When I realized what was going on with me, I instantly felt lighter and so much better.  I'm still so happy and relieved at having that insight and awareness.  Sometimes getting to the root of something is difficult and painful but it always is to our best long-term.

Here's my check-in:

CARDIO:  Day off

FOOD:

B - Cottage cheese
S - String cheese
L - Chicken and vegetable stir-fry with a bit of teriyaki
S - Cinnamon Toast Pretzels
D - Fish, vegetables
S - Smartforme Caramel Delight protein bar

Have a terrific Thursday as we BOTT!

Cathy

I am feeling much much better today. Not all the way better, but maybe the weather is helping. It might hit 70 today. That being the case, I'm gunna hit the pavement, since the street cleaner just went by.

Cardio - Jog outside

Food -

B - 1/2 Joseph's flax tortilla w/ shredded mozz and left over chilli
S - Orange and vanilla sample packets of Chike mixed (Creamcicle anyone!!? )
L - Left over chilli and blue corn chips
S - Left over chilli and blue corn chips or EAS carb control shake
D - Burgers on the grill?

Well, we are having fun now!!  The county and city school systems shut down today when two possible cases of swine flu were found in one of the schools.  No classes, social functions or sporting events through the weekend.  We have a bunch of people not at work this morning due to no child care available.

Cardio - Off Day

Food:

B - Bacon Omelet
S - Mocha Protein Drink
L - Pork Tenderloin w/Peas & carrots
S - String Cheese
D - Grilled Cheese Salad
S - String Cheese

Calories = 1327   Fat = 78   Carbs = 54   Protein - 160

Have a blessed day!

Big Ed

I wi**** would hit 70 here, they are predicting 1-2 inches of snow tonight. I am over the snow, I just want spring to get here.

Cardio: 30 Minutes on elliptical
Upper body strenght training

Food:
B-Protein Health Bread w/turky bacon, FF cheese & Egg Beaters, Low Carb Yogurt
S-Dry Roasted Edamame
L-Low Carb Wrap w/leftover sloppy joe mix, black beans and cheese, string cheese
S-Hard Boiled Egg, Almonds
D-BBQ Beef (Elk) & Salad

1320 Calories, 109 Carbs (71 Net Carbs), 49 Fat, 125 Protein
Water & Vitamins

Been a while since I posted in the Cafe. I'm sitting at work watching the rain come down and glad I have an inside job. I agree with you Cathy, it feels good when we are able to get to the bottom of something thats bothering us. Congratulations.

Heres the plan

Exercise: 30 min "Sweating to the Oldies"

B: 4 boiled eggs
L: Sm homemade Hamburger w salad
S: String  cheese
D: Something with chicken
S: Laughing Cow  cheese

Water 150+
Vitamins  All

Have a great day

Hi Botters,
Could someone please stop the rain!  
I'll be working out tonight.  My food for today is:
Breakfast - lean dessert protein drink
Snack - almonds and grapes
Lunch - TJ's buffalo burger
Snack - click
Dinner - beef w/veggies
Snack - fage w/sf caramel
I hope that everyone has a dry day!
Deb