Driving Force Fitness

It is the week of Christmas and it is crazy in my little corner of the world! Ay yay yay! I know you know what I’m talking about! Last minute Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, getting recipes in order and for me…killing myself to get assignments turned in, chapters read and studying done. All the while working, working out and trying to maintain some reasonable assemblance of a social life.

BUT…I am staying on track with my eating and workouts! YAY! It is my saving grace among the chaos at the moment. With that said, I will be taking the rest of the week through January 1st off from blogging to enjoy some time with my family and friends, as well as some much needed time for studying and homework. But, I will be back before you know it! AND, I will be eating healthy and working out (I’ll give myself a little lead way on Christmas day, but nothing crazy). So, this will be my last blog for 2011.

Can’t wait to speak with you again in 2012! Let’s make 2012, our year!

Today’s Eating:

6:00 a.m.: ½ cup of old fashioned oats with one scoop of LaBrada vanilla Whey protein powder, 1 tsp. of natural peanut butter and a dash of cinnamon. 12 ounces of water to drink. 1 Venti bold coffee from Starbucks.

10:00 a.m.: 4 egg whites scrambled with fresh chopped spinach, mushrooms and a dash of hot sauce. 12 ounces of water to drink with a dash of lemon. Supplements.

12:00 p.m.: 1 whole wheat English muffin toasted, 1 Jimmy Dean round turkey sausage, 2 egg whites scrambled, 1 slice of fat-free Kraft singles (assemble to form a breakfast sandwich).12 ounces of water to drink. 1 cup of hot mint tea.

3:00 p.m.: (Post workout) Protein shake: 2 tbsp. of natural almond butter, 6 oz. of Silk Soy milk vanilla, 1 scoop of LaBrada Vanilla Whey protein, a dash of cinnamon, a dash of vanilla extract, ½ banana, 5 ice cubes (blend for smoothie). 12 ounces of water to drink. (1) 8oz. glass of iced black tea.

9:00 p.m.: Chicken Stir Fry: 4 oz. chicken breast cooked in pan with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil, mixed in with steamed broccoli, snow peas, water chestnuts, chopped red pepper, ¼ unsalted peanuts, ¼ wild rice, ¼ cup whole wheat spaghetti noodles. Stir up in a Wok and add ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp. of Ginger, 1 tsp. of Poppy seeds, 1 tsp. of Cumin and a 4tbsp. of low-fat Kraft Asian salad dressing. 12 ounces of water to drink.

Today’s Workout: Back, Biceps and Abs

Back:

Close-grip pull-downs 3x15

Bent-over rows with a straight bar 3x15

Close-grip seated row 3x15

One arm rows with dumbbells 3x15

Biceps:

Preacher bench machine 3x15

Alternating arm curls with dumbbells 3x15

Finishing curls with cables 3x15

Abs:

Ab Crunch Curl ups on flat bench (leg up to body extended straight up in the air) 3x20

Ab Isolator Oblique Position 3x20

Ab Crunch Machine 3x20

Cardio:

45 minutes on the Elliptical with moving arms: resistance at 10 and incline at 9

Happy holidays to everyone! Stay on track with your eating and training. Make sure to pamper yourself during all of the hustle and bustle.

I will speak with you in the New Year! 2012 is the year of self- transformation and it is the time that we reclaim our health and fitness! Be sure to check back January 1st for brand new articles and our first ever “Move of the Month” video clip demonstrations!

I know you must be dying for some current pictures of my progress so far…they are coming in January! Stay tuned!

Yours in health, Tiffany Damle