Ex Ex Exercisssee!!

Its been a struggle for me the past 4-5 months to get back on the exercise wagon after my dad passing away. I was still watching what I was eating for the most part, but physically I just didn't want to do a thing! BUT, this week I jumped back on the wagon. I started Tuesday...Mondays just suck when I'm starting anything for some reason. I hopped on my treadmill for 30 min @ 3mph and jogged a little bit to get my heart rate up. Then I did 30 mins of weight training. So yay! Four consecutive days of exercise no matter how tired, sore or how much I tried to talk myself out of it...I did it...and still going!


This is what I've eaten so far...

Breakfast:

100 Calorie Yoplait Greek Yogurt
Banana

Lunch:

Homemade Vegetable Soup

Approx 300 Calories

Dinner:

Probably more Veggie Soup

I am sticking to a 1200 calorie diet...I usually eat more than this...

Veggie Soup Recipe

2 Quarts Fat Free low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 Cans diced tomato's
4 carrots, peeled and Sliced
1 1/2 large onion, Chopped
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cabbage, chopped
1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Brown the meat with the garlic & set aside. Pour broth & canned tomato's into a large pot. Add Vegetables, spices and meat. Bring to a boil. Put the lid on & turn down to simmer and cook until the veggies are soft. And enjoy!