As you all know, I've started the Girls Gotta Move 5k training program this week. Monday was day one and it was awesome! Day two was a cross training day and I was torn as to what I would do for that. Well, I stumbled upon The Fitnessista’s Winter Shape Up 2011 program yesterday morning and my light bulb went off. What a great idea and addition!!! Needless to say, last night's cross-training was Workout 1 of said program.

It was great!!! I went into it with the mentality of being on the bench for so long and brought out the wimpy three-pounders. Glad I did but think I can go up to the five's next workout.  I'll tell you what was tough tho - the cardio bursts inbetween the circuits. Yowsers!! Way to kick my bootay, girlie! I did not do the follow up HIIT session after as I'm doing the 5k training program above as well as the fact it's technically my first week "back at it" and did not want to overdo it. I'll probably be adding in the HIIT next week. After my workout I felt great. I even woke up a bit sore this morning. Yayaya!! Oh, how i've missed DOMS!!

While doing The Fitnessista’s Winter Shape Up 2011 program I noticed that the cardio bursts were in one minute intervals. This was an ideal moment to try out a new product to review on the blog...the ever-so-popular GYMBOSS!!! Mark over at GYMBOSS (Hi Mark!!) was kind enough to supply me with a pink one to review.



I am so uber happy with this product. I do not know where this has been all my fitness loving life. How I managed to train without it is beyond me. Intervals are now much more fun using my GYMBOSS.

Here is just some of the reasons why you would want a GYMBOSS:

1. Price: at only $19.95, the Gymboss is much more affordable compared to other watches/timers that can cost well over $100.
2. Size: Gymboss is the size of a pager, so it can go wherever you go. Traveling on business? Just too lazy to lug all of your little gadgets to the fitness club? No problem!
3. Features: Are you interval training or using a stopwatch for sprints? The Gymboss has you covered as it provides for both functions.
4. Accuracy: Don't you just hate constantly looking at the clock or watch to now when you need to resume or move onto your next exercse? Gymboss allows you to precisely time your work-to-rest time ratios, allowing you to concentrate on your muscle group instead of the clock.
5. Simplicity: Gymboss offers a simple, easy to use 3-button setup that allows you to quickly change interval times for different workouts.
6. Alarms: The timer also has a vibration function that allows you to know when to start and stop - even when using headphones or your iPod. Gymboss also has a long ,as well as short, beeper alert for when you’re in a noisy gym.

This enough to make you want to run to that website and purchase one? Well, WAIT JUST ONE SECOND!! I have one pink GYMBOSS to giveaway!!!! Stay tuned as later on this week I will offer an opportunity for you to win it!

Alright...onto the nitty-gritty of my nourishment of yesterday's eats....

Here's my eats for yesterday:

M1:  1 egg, 2 egg whites, 2T shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 banana, 1 slice of P28 bread (it's a high protein bread - im doing a PR of it later on this week), 1C coffee, 2T Coffeemate Fat Free Skinny latte creamer

M2:  Oikio's Carmel Yogurt, 1/2 red grapefruit

M3:  1/2 cucumber, 1/2 green pepper, 2T Low Fat Ranch Dressing, 6 slices turkey breast, 2T Olive Oil Mayo, 2 slices tomatoe, Honey Wheat Arnold Thin, 1C Progresso High Fiber Creamy Tomatoe Basil soup, 1C Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate w/Marshmellows

M4:   Fit & Active String Cheese, Orange, 1C watermelon, 1C coffee, 1T coffeemate creamer

M5:  2C Janetha's beef stew recipe , 1 Great Value Buttermilk Biscuit

M6: 1 Blue Bonnet Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Sammie (sammie was honey oat cookies)

H20: 60oz (A work in progress)

I am adding more fruit than veggies. Going to have to work on that one a bit more. I also see i'm eatting more dairy - not sure if I like that too much or not. We'll have to see what that does to my body.

I have also been thinking that maybe you gals are onto something with posting your pics of the food you consume daily. Accountability! I think I might start going this route for now as I feel it will be a great tool for me and my overall health and wellness success. I think I might start this tomorrow since I did not bring my camera with me and well, I've already had two meals today so far. HA!

I must say that Janetha's beef stew recipe is banging!! Girl, your Mom was onto something! Hubby thought it was "alittle bland" but I immediately told him that's because he hates onions and won't let me cook with them. Ha! Take that! Little Bear and I LOVED it tho! So delicious! I've already shared it with a good portion of my Facebook friends. ;o)

A quick update on Little Bear's waking up times...it appears this morning we were on schedule. She woke up around 6:26am. She did wake up at 2:00 to crawl into bed with us. I don't know if this is a stage or not but I put her back into hhr bed.  I'm just glad she slept until close to 6:30. Hopefully, this nap change we made this week is finally working. Guess time will tell eh?

Oh, here's something I want to share...the Poppa and I were watching television last night and a commercial came on. I cannot recall which one but anyway, it said that "after the age of 40 we can loose up to 8% of our muscle mass a year." That was quite an eye-opener for me. Now, I know i'm only a 30-something (and now have to start to worry about bone loss, because you know once you hit 30 you start loosing some, right?) but this is something that I want to be concerned with. I do not want to loose my muskles!! Strong is the new skinny! Just goes to show you how important weight training really is to any fitness regime. Remember that gals (and guys!).

What are your thoughts on muscle loss and the importance of weight training?