Day Four: "Rest" Day

Good afternoon! Welcome to day 4 of the Fit Bride in 85 Challenge!

This morning I woke up at 5:10am without an alarm, then immediately realized that it's Saturday and there's no reason for me to be getting up that early on a weekend. I crawled out of bed at about 7:00am, only to find out the reason we've been eating clean. My stomach lurched and grumbled until finally rejecting the chicken alfredo and cheesecake that I enjoyed the night before. Lesson learned: don't order the heaviest meal on the menu if you're stomach has a history of weakness.

I'm the type of person who loves structure - having a set plan for each day and always knowing what to expect. Weekends are not like this at all whatsoever, so I will do my best to explain the current day. I usually hang out at Quinn's folks' house on the weekends to spend time with the family, so this is where my meals sort of vary a little. We keep things as clean as possible during the week and sort of relax a little on the weekends. Lately I think our "relaxing" has been where this pooch on my belly has come from, so all the fun foods we eat for celebrations of this or that will have to be put on hold...possibly forever. It's worth it! That delicious wedding cake is only 84 days away and we will both thoroughly enjoy it!

WORKOUT
Since I spent the morning in the bathroom, I'm not entirely sure if this workout will happen for me today - BUT that is no excuse for you readers who are in perfect condition today and are looking for an easy way out. No excuses. I'm still going to do Day 3 of the 21-Day Arm Sculpting Challenge because these flabs aren't going to work themselves into shape. I encourage you all to continue on with this workout. I will do my best to join you as my stomach allows.

Leg Workout:
For first-timers, warm up with 100 Jumping Jacks, then go through this once. Looking for a challenge? Warm up with 100 Jumping Jacks and finish the leg circuit. then do Day 3 of the 21-Day Arm Sculpting Challenge - if you finished that, give yourself a pat on the back.




DIET

Breakfast:
Today's plan was my delicious broccoli and egg recipe from yesterday, but instead I managed to have some saltines and water. Delicious. However, here is another great breakfast recipe to try from my very own momma!

Mom's Breakfast Veggie Hash (serves 3-5)
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 bell peppers (diced)
4 cups spinach (diced)
1 cup broccoli florets
1 half onion (diced)
10 eggs (whisked for scramble)
2 potatoes *optional, not recommended if you're trying to cut calories.

Directions:
Start with the onions and potatoes (if using) by sautéing them in a hot frying pan. When those are about clear, add in peppers and garlic. Let these cook for about 5 minutes, then add in broccoli, spinach and whisked eggs. Mix everything together until the eggs are cooked through, then sprinkle some salt, pepper, and paprika over it all. Enjoy!

Lunch: Quinn made me a sandwich today!
2 slices multi-grain bread
1 tbsp mayo
1 tsp mustard
3 slices cheddar cheese
4 bread & butter pickle chips

Dinner: Burrito Night!
1 flour tortilla
1/2 cup beef (seasoned with taco seasoning)
1 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp refried beans
1/4 cup lettuce
1 sprinkle cheddar cheese
(Like I said, when away for the weekend, you do as they do.)

Bed time: hopefully before 11:00pm


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