Plan for Week 11 of 52

This week is all about the focus on my emotions and eating / drinking. There are some tough times ahead and I need to stay on top of things and know and understand that the extra glass of wine in the evening will not make my problems go away. I have to remember that making the choice of eating the extra chocolates will not make the bank answer us any faster. The exercise part for me comes almost easy, meaning I am usually very motivated to go to the gym or get outside and get my heart rate up. Once I am there, I do it. I confess though, that my energy level is not always the same Bad Day = Low Energy and I do account for that and push a little harder or go a little longer.

Last week I had a lot of extras that are usually not in our house. I baked homemade pretzels and Dan also made this super sweet homemade chai, which we drink cold with milk. We never have milk in the house, so having a chai or two a day last week added extra calories I don't normally consume. Don't be worried though I get my calcium through cheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese. This week's focus will be on only one glass of wine a night and no cocktails until Tone's party next Saturday (one glass of wine a night is proven to increase HDL - the good cholestorol), popcorn for a snack on Thursday night, and lots of protein and veggies. My exercise focus will be on going my free weights and my new core exercises.

Workout plan for the week:

• Sunday: 20 minute arc trainer, 40 minute run/walk interval treadmill, free weights for arms, core exercises, stretch 15 min
• Monday: 15 minute morning Yoga with Rodney Yee, 30 minutes eliptical, 30 minute walk w/ Jorge
  
• Tuesday: 20 minute arc trainer, 40 minute run/walk interval treadmill free weights for arms, core exercises, stretch 15 min
• Wednesday: 60 minute Yoga, 30 minute walk w/ Jorge
  
• Thursday: 20 minute arc trainer, 40 minute run/walk interval treadmill free weights for arms, core exercises, stretch 15 min
• Friday: 1 hour hike at Davidson Mesa or Marshall Mesa w/ Jorge
  
• Saturday: 20 minute eliptical, 40 minute run/walk interval treadmill free weights for arms, core exercises, stretch 15 min

Dinner plan for the week:

• Sunday: Dinner at Aunt Pat's: Turkey, Peas, Mashed potatoes and gravy, with pumpkin bars for dessert (wow, I really need to make good portion size choices on this meal. LOL)
  
• Monday: Blacks Beans and Basmati Rice with salsa and cheese
  
• Tuesday: Brussel Sprouts and Pork Loin
  
• Wednesday: Green Bean Casserole with left over pork loin
  
• Thursday: Tuna Salad
  
• Friday: Turkey lunch meat on salad
  
• Saturday: Heading to the FC for Tone's B-day. I think there will be a lot of snacking and drinking going on, better focus though and make good choices.