Fitness Journal: Thursday, August 2nd.

Holy glutes and hamstrings. My lower extremities are definitely standing at attention. I signed up with my trainer (again) and spent about 45 minutes on the stair master this afternoon. I am every salesman's dream: you're selling fancy air? I'll buy! Overpriced water? Sold! Consumerism at its finest ;) I was happy to learn that my body fat percentage has not risen, and is still in the healthy range (27%). I would like to drop it to 23-24%, which would be right on par with the 6-8 pounds I wish to eliminate from my rump.

In addition to my quick stint in the gym, I made a presence at Ballet Austin's pm Hip Hop class. I haven't seen the inside of a studio in awhile, and I forgot how awesome dance makes me feel. I also forgot about the bruises and blisters my poor little pads incur after an advanced Jazz class (Wednesday night). I have vowed to attend four dance classes a week - not necessarily for the awesome cardio workout, but for my supreme mental health. Dance is where I have always gone to recharge, and work through my stress. Oddly...breakups and work chaos have always sent me pirouetting into the studio. Why "talk" about feelings when you can just sweat them out? I digress..

Below, my super boring caloric intake. I am going to need to up my protein, I am not getting nearly enough to balance my physical activity. I picked up some Muscle Milk lite (I hope it doesn't taste like dirt) in an attempt to keep my muscles nourished. Fingers crossed....!!






Side note: I tried my hand with homemade refried beans, as I have learned that beans are a good source of protein. Let me tell you, they were delicious. Quick, easy, and great for a snack. One can of pinto beans, dash of garlic (freshly minced), salt&pepper with a pinch a cayenne pepper and chopped red onions. YUM!