12 weeks ago...

I started this Journey with a guy named Gabriel from Holyfit.

He was recommended to me by a friend of mine who had an awesome tranformation.

When I signed up with Gabriel he said, the only thing I ask, is that you give me 12weeks.
So here we are 12 weeks later.

I started this journey on November 1st at 281lb. I was at my highest in August of 2015 at 285lb. So this morning I got on the scale and it told me that I weighed 255.2lb. I thought I was dreaming. that meant I had lost 26lb. since November. I also lost a total of 18" over all and 6" alone around my umbilicus. I dropped my body fat by 5% (it's still way to high, but hey)

So yes, I can only recommend this amazing man, he ignited the passion for health and fitness in me again and I am every greatful for it and I will keep training with him till I hit my goal of 180lb. and maybe go even farther.

Thank you Gabriel.

I also wanna thank my husband for his continued support and also for getting healhty with me. I also thank my kids for being my Cheer team, I love you very much.
And thank you to all of my family and friends that keep encouraging me.

Let's see what the next 12 weeks bring. <3

Keep lifting

Claudia

Weekly Mealplan...

Here what I am making this week :

Thursday:
Crockpot Chicken
Cause our week last week was a bit skewed I am repeating this meal.

Friday:
Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowl, 
Now I will use Zucchini noodles for myself.

Saturday:
Beef Stew

Sunday:
Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Mushroom, served over Caulifower Rice

Monday:
Eggroll in a Bowl

Tuesday:
Lentil Soup

Wednesday:
Blackened Tilapia Taco Bowl
The linked recipe is the inspiration, I will def. Change a few things to fit better with my dietary needs.

Thursday:
Chicken Stir Fry

Peanutbutter Protein Pancakes

This makes Approx. 6 Pancakes, I ate them all for lunch yesterday.

Ingredients:
2 eggwhites or the equivalent of liquid eggwhites beaten stiff
2 tbsp PB2 prepared
1 scoop of Sun Warrior Vanilla Protein Powder ( love this protein, it's Vegan and it's low calorie and low sugar)
1/2 cup of Oatmeal grind to make flour
1/2 cup of fresh Blueberries

Beat the eggwhites to a stiff foam then add all the other ingredients and very gently mix and then cook like pancakes.

I use So Delicious cultured Coconut Milk Yogurt instead of butter and Syrup now. And it is really good.

Nutrition:
388 Calories, 6g fat, 45g Carbs, 10g sugar, 40g protein

The Scale is not always you best bet...

So I have been thinking a bit today... I know that is dangerous, but I have seen so many things online and I have been approached on Instagram a couple of times now to become a Beachbody Coach, or a rep for this or a rep for that.

I don't have any interest in that. I believe in my own success, because of my wonderful Trainer Gabriel from Holyfit in Austin. My great clean nutrition, which I believe is at least 80% of you success in your journey to a healthier you and of course the support of my friends and family.

Everybody is different, my metabolism is different from everybody else, so cookie cutter training and nutrition is not going to cut it. It took me just about 3 months to actually get to where I can drink 12 glasses of water a day. I eat between 1200-1500 calories a day, I try to hit my Macros, but I am still working on that. I don't eat complex carbs ( fruits, pasta, grains) after 3pm. I don't eat gluten or dairy. I kind of call myself a Carnivorous Vegan, yeah I know it's an Oxymoron, but it's pretty much what it is.
Also I work out a minimum of 5 days a week for at least 60mins. Actually this Monday I started to add 20mins of cardio after my workouts on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. My goal is to burn 500 minimum with each workout.

Just a little reminder, one lb. of fat has 3500 calories so if I wanna loose 2lb a week, I need to have a deficit of 7000calories each week. Which makes it 1000 calories a day. Sometimes I hit that sometimes I don't, but the scale is not my enemy anymore. Yes I am down 23lb. Since November 1st.  But that is not what I measure my success on. My bodyfat went from 41.6% down to 35.9%. I lost almost 18" all over (45cm) and 6" of those are around my Umbilicus (belly button) alone. I am also down TWO pant sizes and XL T-Shirts fit comfortably again.

So yes the pounds on the scale are dwindling, but it's not just that what makes my Journey.

So I really say take pictures, measure yourself and you be surprised...

And by the way a lb. of FAT weighs the same as a lb. of MUSCLE *WINK

Meal Plan for this week...

Thursday:
Eggroll in Bowl

Friday:
Chili recipe will be posted

Saturday:
Salad Bowl,
It's my daughter's Birthday Party and they are having cake and Pizza.

Sunday:
Curry Stew

Monday:
Foil Pack Pesto Salmon

Tuesday:
Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Wednesday:
Crockpot Chicken, Veggies and Rice
I did not buy a whole chicken, I bought 4 Drumsticks and 2 Breasts, still on the bones.

An Open letter to the guy that gave me nasty looks at the gym today...

So I noticed before that some of the really buff guys give me these looks like "WTF are you doing at the gym?" I know the difference, cause I actually have talked to some of the "buff" guy and they are really nice and think it's great that I am back in the gym and lift and am not normally intimidated by them.
But some guys you know, cause I smile at everybody at the gym, even if I am pouring sweat, I have a smile, cause you know what? I makes me feel good and the person I smile at as well. But then there are these guys that don't smile back. They just give you that look. And I've gotten those looks even when I was a Trainer.

So this is a letter for the guy today that could not wait for me to be done with my Deadlifts...

Dear Buff Guy,

first off, I have been watching you the past couple of weeks, you and your girlfriend feeling entitled to just make yourself at home at the gym. You drop you bags whereever, using ab machines to keep you bag off the floor. Ever considered that other members might use those machines?
Also yeah I used the bar today to do my circuit and yes, it was only loaded with 20lb. (total of 65lb.) but that doesn't give you the right to huff and puff next to me, cause your girlfriend can't workout next to you. I may not look as buff and skinny as her, but you know what? I work just as hard and maybe even a little harder. I would love to see the two of you doing 15 Deadlifts, then 20 reverse lunges and 20 alternating Kettlebellswings. And do 4 sets of them. So yeah I am not going to rush thru my workout because you feel the need to give me nasty looks. Cause you know why? I am paying my membership dues just the same as you do. And thanks to the gym and coming 5 days a week for the past 2.5 months I am down 22lb.
So maybe be a bit more considerate, to members like me, cause I got a pretty thick skin, but other members might not and instead of scoffing at them give them a smile of encouragement. Cause it's mostly likely that they will quit the gym because of people like you.

Sincerely,
Me

Mustard Salmon with Caramelized Onions, Brussel Sprouts and Carrots...

This was a on the fly Recipe...


Ingredients for the Salmon serves 4:
1lb. of Salmon (I use Sockeye all Natural)
3 Tablespoons of Dijon Mustard
1 Tblsp of Olive Oil
and a dash of Pampered Chef Dill Mix ( you can add just plain Dill)

Preheat the oven to 350, line a baking sheet with foil, place the Salmon on it. In a small bowl mix, mustard, oil and seasoning and then slather over the fish. Put in the oven for 20mins.
Serve immediatly

Nurtition:
206 Calories, 12g Fat, 2g Sat. Fat, 0 Carbs, 24g Protein


Ingredients for Veggies:

1 bag of shredded Brussel Sprouts
3 med. Carrots, Peeled and julianned
1 Large Onion, cut into half slices
1 Glove of Carlic
1/2 tbsp Coconut Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Heat the Coconut Oil, and put the onions in and let them caramelize, then add the garlic let it cook for a minute then add the sprouts and the carrots and cook for about 10-15 mins until soft.  I put a lid on it to steam the veggies for 10mins with stirring over medium heat add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition:
50 Calories,  1g fat, 9g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Protein