August 5 - Another Increase in Speed!

Weight: 162 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000mg Vitamin C
Other Medications: 0

I woke up this morning aching all over! At first I thought that I might be coming down with something again, but as it turned out, it was the mattress I was sleeping on! Hahaha!

Ok... So, even before I could decide about going to the gym in the afternoon instead because my sister's kids were here, I fought it and decided to go to the gym and just go for it!! Good thing I did because this afternoon, I couldn't have gone to the gym anymore.

My activities today:

- Treadmill
Time: 29:00
Distance: 3.53k
Speed: 6.7 - 7.3
Calories Burned: 192
w/ cool down: 45minutes total

- Leg Press
Reps: 12
Sets: 2

- Rotary Calf
Reps: 15
Sets: 2

- Abdominal Workout

Woohoo!! I am so happy coz I was able to jog at 7.3! I actually surprised myself that I was able to do it because I would normally just jog at 6.5... Well, I have been increasing my speed for a few days now, so I guess I was able to up my stamina a little bit.

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/4 cup Springfield Oats & More Sweetened Multi-grain cereal
1/4 cup Skim Milk
1 cup Assorted Fresh Fruits

SNACK
1 cup Nestle Fruit Yogurt
1 Banana

LUNCH

4 sticks Grilled Chicken Breast Satay (Recipe at the bottom)
1/2 cup brown rice
Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce and Sesame Oil

SNACK
1 cup Assorted Fresh Fruits
2 Tbsps Cottage Cheese

SNACK 2
1 cup cooked oatmeal with skim milk and tsp of honey

DINNER

Yakiniku (Chicken, Cuttlefish, and Scallops)
1/2 cup white rice
2 pcs. Uni Sushi


I honestly feel a little bit frustrated that I get hungry every hour now... I have increased my workout levels so I don't know if this play a big factor in my appetite. But, I am able to keep the hunger minimized when I drink a lot of water... But going to the bathroom to pee is getting kind of annoying and is starting to get in the way!

I can't wait to train again tomorrow!

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Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers Recipe

2 pcs. Chicken Breast Fillets cut into cubes
1 Fresh Lemon
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp. crushed ginger
1 Tbsp. Kikkoman 43% Less Salt Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
1/2 tsp. Turmeric Powder
1 Tbsp. Cumin Powder
Barbecue sticks

In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Massage meat carefully without tearing the cubes. marinate over night. Arrange chicken cubes into barbecue sticks and grill for 3 minutes on either sides of the chicken. Serve with Satay Sauce (you can buy this in supermarkets! Just choose ones that have all natural ingredients.)

Bok Choy in Oyster Sauce and Sesame Oil Recipe


1 bunch of Bok Choy Leaves w/ Stems (You can eat a whole bunch of this... It's rich in fiber!!)
4 large crushed garlic
1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce

Wash the leaves very well and lay them on a plate that would fit your steamer. Drizzle oil and oyster sauce and top with the crushed garlic. When the steamer has been steaming for 5 minutes, then you can put your veggies in. Steam for only 6 minutes. Do not overcook your veggies, you don't want soggy leaves :/