I had another good morning with a 6:30 am wakeup and devotion time.  My friend Pam came over and did FYM workout of the month June B with me. I made sure I had the foyer lit up and I was nearby this time so there was no awkward moment for her.

After our workout, we followed this video to stretch out and cool down.  It has a lot of the same exercises Holly recommended at clubFYM, but it’s easier for me to follow a video.

For breakfast I made a post workout shake.  It has real sugar in it to feed the muscles and tastes too sweet to me, so I started doubling the liquid (half almond milk half water) and like it much better.  Plus it lasts longer so I can drink a bit before during and after my workout.  I’ve tested it and can lift more and do better when I sip the shake during the workout.

For lunch I made the kids tostadas (see below–I did NOT eat that.) With ground beef, refried beans, cheese, salsa and lettuce. While I was cooking theirs I put a batch of black rice in the slow cooker.  I bought it at Costco and love the nutty flavor.  It cooks up a little easier than brown rice too. 

I’ve discovered one of my big weaknesses.  When my kids waste food, I feel like it would be ok to eat what they leave.  The whole, I’m not a garbage can doesn’t work for me.  Because I don’t’ see it as garbage.  It’s good food and it’s going to be wasted.  And I’d really like to have it. See below. This was a huge temptation for me, but I quickly threw it in the trash.  It’s still hard when I see those pictures–but I’m a bit hungry tonight.

My lunch was the same lettuce; and salsa and cilantro that the kids had.  Plus I added diced avocado; 1/2 cup black rice and 2 oz of canned chicken breast to my salad.  I liked it so much I had it again for dinner. I think It’s pretty too. Grant tried the black rice (he’s 2) and really liked it.  The other kids turned up their noses.  They might try it the next time I fix it.  Sometimes they need some time to think about it.

My ballet class was canceled due to a death in our instructor’s family.  I looked up some similar type videos on youtube and think I will do one after my intervals. And also keep with the stretching.  My flexibility isn’t good at all. I’d love to improve that.