August 11 - My Test Run

Weight: 162 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other Medications: 0

I tested my shins today at the gym. I felt a little conscious about running/jogging with it, and it still felt a little bit tender so I decided to do brisk walking instead before training. According to RJ, my friend who's an orthopedic doctor, told me it was ok to do the treadmill but to keep it a little inclined to lessen the impact.

I was actually quite disappointed when my trainer weighed me today. I didn't lose weight since I last weighed a week ago. Well, I did splurge this weekend, so maybe that could be a factor? Anyway, I'm not going to dwell on it because I know that I have been trying my best, and it's only been 3 weeks since I started my fitness and healthy eating regime.

I had a great workout today too! I struggled a little bit during my weight training with my trainer but after the first set, I improved. I have to stop eating out for a while until I lose another pound. That is going to be my goal for this week!

My activities for today:

- Treadmill (brisk walking)
Time: 15 minutes
Elevation: 4%
Speed: 5.5

- Circuit training with my personal trainer
Time: 45 minutes

- Elliptical Machine
Time: 5 minutes
Level: 3

- Iyengar Yoga (Morning)
Time: 55 minutes

- Iyengar Yoga (Evening)
Time: 45 minutes

I am kind of annoyed today. I was hungry every hour and a half! Probably it's cause I was so bored today that all I was thinking about is the next meal! Hahaha!

I wasn't able to do my 20 minute walk tonight but I did do my yoga :)

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1 cup Nestle Honey & Almond Cereal
1/2 cup Low Fat Milk

SNACK
125g. Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt (Melon Nata)

LUNCH

Grilled Kalbi Fish Fillet with Seaweed Nori Wrap (Recipe at the bottom)
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup corn kernels

SNACK
1/2 serving of Goolai's pre-packed salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette (lettuce, mangoes, raisins, almonds)
2 Tbsps. Century Tuna Chunks

SNACK 2
1 cup Summer Pasta Salad with corn (recipe of summer pasta salad in my list of recipes)

DINNER
The other half of Goolai's pre-packed salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette (lettuce, mangoes, raisins, almonds)
5 pcs. whole unsalted almonds
1 banana

*****

Grilled Kalbi Fish Fillet with Seaweed Nori Wrap Recipe

Marinade:
1 Fish Fillet
1 tsp. Kim's Dweaji Kalbi Sweet & Spicy Seasoning Mix
1 tsp. Sesame Oil
1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
8 small slices of Seasoned Seaweed Nori

Combine all ingredients (except seaweed nori) in a bowl, and coat both sides of the fish. Marinate the fish overnight for a richer Kalbi flavor. Grill for 3 minutes on each side.

How to eat:

On a sheet of Nori, put a little brown rice and a cut of small grilled fish on top. Fold once and enjoy! Yum!!