Commitment to Health and Fitness [I'm Back To Working Out...]

...with limitations! Today I'm starting my morning with a workout! After 5 days of recovering and no working out (and no running), I'm looking forward to an hour of sweating. I'm limited to upper body with no more than 10 pound weights. That's ok. Temporary limitations are better than not working out at all. Lower weight just means more reps!

So, taking everything into consideration and with no risk to my continued recovery, this is my workout schedule for the week:

Sunday: Stretch X
Monday: Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Tuesday: Back & Biceps
Wednesday: Stretch X
Thursday: Upper Plus
Friday: Stretch X
Saturday: Shoulders & Arms

(all strength training is P90X and P90X Plus)

This week's menu was planned with 2 things in mind. 1. I'm working out with limitations and no running so I won't need as many calories as I would typically eat. And 2. After considering this for almost a year I have finally started Shakeology. 

For 30 days I'm replacing one meal a day with Chocolate Shakeology to increase energy, reduce cravings, lose weight, improve digestion and regularity, and transform your health. It tastes great (it really does taste great), and it's just 140 calories with a low glycemic index.

Sunday
Breakfast: Shakeology: Pumpkin Pie Spice Smoothie
Lunch: Broccoli Slaw with 4 ozs grilled chicken, 1 oz toasted walnuts, 3/4 oz cranberries, homemade balsamic vinaigrette 
Snack: Pumpkin Oats Protein Bar (I made my own! Recipe coming soon.)
Dinner:  Vegetarian Pizza, mixed green salad

Monday 
Breakfast: Shakeology: Chocolate Mint Smoothie
Lunch: Broccoli Slaw with 4 ozs grilled chicken, 1 oz toasted walnuts, 3/4 oz cranberries, homemade balsamic vinaigrette 
Snack: Pumpkin Oats Protein Bar
Dinner: Chicken Avocado Wrap

Tuesday
Breakfast: Shakeology: Almond Butter and Jelly Smoothie
Lunch: Broccoli Slaw with 4 ozs grilled lime shrimp, 1 oz toasted walnuts, 3/4 oz cranberries, homemade balsamic vinaigrette  
Snack: Pumpkin Oats Protein Bar
Dinner: Chicken Taco Soup

Wednesday
Breakfast: Shakeology: Chocolate Banana Nutter Smoothie
Lunch: Chicken and Rice Bowl
Snack: Pumpkin Oats Protein Bar
Dinner: Broccoli Slaw with 4 ozs grilled chicken, 1 oz toasted walnuts, 3/4 oz cranberries, homemade balsamic vinaigrette 

Thursday
Breakfast: Shakeology: Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
Lunch: Turkey Chili
Snack: Pumpkin Oats Protein Bar
Dinner: Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers 

Friday 
Breakfast: Shakeology: Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie
Lunch: Chicken and Rice Bowl
Snack: Pumpkin Oats Protein Bar
Dinner: Broccoli Slaw with 4 ozs grilled lime shrimp, 1 oz toasted walnuts, 3/4 oz cranberries, homemade balsamic vinaigrette  

Saturday 
Breakfast: Shakeology: Maple Buttercup Smoothie
Lunch: Turkey Chili
Snack: Pumpkin Oats Protein Bar
Dinner: OUT

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What's on your menu for the week? Do you plan your workouts or play it day by day?

 

 

Comments

[Jennifer]

glad to hear that you are somewhat back!
your menu sounds delicious too!

[Bryan]

Thanks for sharing your diet plan. I am just bad at creating diet plans because I can't seem to balance the needed nutrients. I will just have to follow this completely.

[lisa]

Loving the menu! Thanks for sharing!

[courtney]

glad to hear that you're getting back to it! your menu sounds delicious!

[Joni Kix-Moore]

Good for you, Jill! Don't over do it! The last thing I want to see is for you to injure yourself.

[Kathy]

wow you are so organized. I wish I had everything figured out that completely in advance! I usually have some idea for dinners, but breakfast and lunch? it's a crapshoot around here!

congrats on being able to workout again - what a great feeling!

[jillconyers]

Thanks Kathy. I've been writing weekly menus for so long it's habit. Being back is the best feeling!

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Hi Joni. As bad as I want to be back running and working out 100% my number one goal is still recovery. I won't risk injuring myself. Oh sure, I'm tempted to do too much too soon :)

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Hi Courtney and thanks!

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Thanks Lisa.

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike

[jillconyers]

Thanks Jennifer. "Somewhat" is better than nothing :)

Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
I believe no decision should be made while running up hill. ~Nike