Queso, Page Turning and Things

Leaving Atlanta

OK so (cheese) its about time I finished the book Wild. On the flight home from Atlanta, Georgia, I am fully loaded for the 2 layovers to California and home.

I loved the book, Wild, and will now be interested in seeing the movie. As usual, my only reading time is on an airplane, in the pedicure chair at the nail salon or the rare and short read before sleep. Hiking is one of my most favorite pastimes and I look forward to opportunities to do it as much as possible! To think of doing a backpacking trip and the transformation that would take place is so exciting. I know that my best friend and love of my life and I will take on this journey later this year or next Spring.
The transformation that occurs in a day hike is more the wonderful and you will know this once you do it. I cannot wait until Sunday to hike!

Back to the airplane -- just about to make the first stop in Houston, Texas. Oh how I wish the layovers didn't mean "butts stay in seats" because I would love to peruse the airport! People to watch, new book titles to discover and pricy treats to mull over before. Fun!

On to the next book, A Walk in the Woods, which is another book about hiking! My babe had this one already on the shelf as Bill Bryson is a favorite author of his. Ironically, this title is a movie now too! So much to see and do! I prefer to read the book first, then see the movie...

Of the books I've read before watching the movie:

The Secret Life of Bees - by Sue Monk Kidd
Big Fish - by Daniel Wallace
The Lovely Bones - by Alice Sebold
The Notebook - by Nicholas Sparks
Message in a Bottle - same
A Time to Remember - same

My preference is reading the paper or hardcover books as the feel, smell and look of a book is so unique.

~Beth

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Perspective

Time to get ready for the 3rd "group hike" of the season and cannot wait!! There is an effort level for everyone and this weekend will be at:

Lake Del Valle - Livermore





And we will start at 0800 hours on Sunday, May 17.

It promises to be a great morning and by the time you are done, you may feel pooped, but exhilarated!





Contact me to RSVP so we can expect you!

beth@bethmidfitness.com
or
925-719-2990

Every one of us needs sunshine and movement - both are simple and free. The magic of the trail can help clear your mind, bring you to a healthy, glisten or thick sweat and add new perspective!

See you soon!

~ Beth

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21-Day Challenge, Days 12-14

Ok, I admit it's getting easier when it's not just me on board. Got my awesome other half on task with this. A few at work are continuing to share their meals, motivation and overall improvement in the everyday!!

DAY 12
8 oz aloe vera juice
Black coffee
Did I mention daily supplements:
Relief First (joint support herb formula)
Metamucil fiber capsules (4-6/day)

Meal 1
HB egg
Celery
Tomatoes

Meal 2
Salad with oil and vinegar and loads of veggies
2 soft corn tortillas

Meal 3
(Can't get enough of the Chipotle near the PD --- fresh!!!)
This is a repeat dish and it's just like my last post. Fajita peppers and onions, carnitas, lettuce, pico on top of 2 soft corn tortillas.

DAY 13
8 oz aloe vera juice
Black coffee
Daily supplements:
Relief First (joint support herb formula)
Metamucil fiber capsules (4-6/day)

Meal 1
3 egg scramble
2 potatoes

Meal 2
Corn chips
HB egg

Meal 3
OMG potatoes in my salad?! And some bacon too, but it's real! Oil and vinegar too...




Day 14
8 oz aloe vera juice
Black coffee
Daily supplements:
Relief First (joint support herb formula)
Metamucil fiber capsules (4-6/day)

Meal 1
Deviled eggs
Celery
A few smoked oysters



Meal 2
Corn chip snack
Cherry tomatoes

Meal 3
Grilled tilapia and cod, topped with piccata sauce and small prawns
Simple white rice
Cherry tomatoes over green salad
Red wine


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21-Day Challenge, Days 8-11

Feeling good and realizing I don't miss the sugar. I guess the Jolly Ranchers in the candy bowl at dispatch weren't "all that" after all.

The only thing I felt I needed to change today was not indulging in too many corn chips versus corn tortillas!

DAY8
8 oz aloe vera juice
Black coffee

Meal 1
2 HB eggs
Celery

Meal 2
White rice
4 oz crumbled ground beef
String beans with olive oil salt and pep

Meal 3
BBQ chicken over salad
Rice

DAY 9
8 oz aloe vera juice
Black coffee

Meal 1
3 egg scramble
Soft corn tortilla

Meal 2
Chipotle burrito bowl with steak
Peppers and onions
Pico de gallo

Meal 3
25 corn chips
Salsa

DAY 10
8 oz aloe vera juice
Black coffee

Meal 1
Cucumber salad with celery
Leftover chicken

Meal 2
4 oz ground beef crumbled
White rice
String beans

Meal 3
Burrito bowl
Chips!

DAY 11
8 oz aloe vera juice
Black coffee

Meal 1
3 egg and ham scramble
Tomato

Meal 2
Celery sticks

Meal 3
Burrito bowl over corn tortillas



I am not starving and I still feel like my body might need a little bit more food. Yea, surely I will increase my intake in combination with my exercise.

It has been a week of catching up on sleep and the only exercise has been walking!

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21-Day Challenge, Day 5 Continued, 6 and 7

Still feeling great this 8th day morning, catching up below here from Friday, Saturday and Sunday... DAY 5 8 oz aloe vera juice Black coffee Meal 1 Egg and hamon (ham) omelette with salsas Papas (potatoes) Bell peppers and onions FREE black coffee (after purchasing an lb of beans from Peets) Meal 2 Celery and corn chips and salsa snack Tomato juice Meal 3 Korean BBQ consisting of: Beef, pork, octopus Veggies galore with kim chee and other korean delights White rice DAY 6 8 oz aloe vera juice Black coffee Meal 1 2 tacos with leftover ground beef 2 corn tortillas Salsa Lettuce Meal 2 Celery sticks and HB egg Meal 3 BBQ chicken boneless Conji (white rice with mushrooms) Cucumber salad White wine DAY 7 8 oz aloe vera juice Black coffee Meal 1 Leftover BBQ chicken Leftover conji Leftover cucumber salad Meal 2 1 taco with leftover ground beef 1 corn tortilla Salsa Lettuce Meal 3 Ba Bim Bop BBQ pork steak Lettuce Leftover conji Leftover cucumber salad Tomatoes Ginger dressing SUMMARY ------- All in all I am doing great on the eating -- likely more frequent meals would help but really have not included any major cheats (a few bits of corn chips never hurt anyone!) and having just a few glasses of wine is good for the soul!

21-Day Challenge, Day 5

It's a nice and coolish day with Pop. Eating out can be clean and magic. Look at those fresh colorful veggies!



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21-Day Challenge, Day 4

Today was a day with Poppy who goes by "it was delicious" for a nickname. Very nice day and glad to be with him!

8 oz aloe vera juice
Black coffee

Meal 1
2 sunny side up eggs
Corned beef hash
Hash browns
(Favorite! Filled me up!)

Meal 2
Jicama and beet salad
3 oz turkey breast roasted

Meal 3
3 corn tortilla tacos
Allison's yummy taco beef
Salsa
Spring mix
Handful of chips
White wine

Ok ok, the wine was nice!

Still feeling very balanced and ready for gym in the morning and day 5!

Was satisfied all day!



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21-Day Challenge, Day 3 Continued

Interesting how when I walked by the new Asian restaurant, The smell of fried food made me sick. I prepared myself with meals for my workday (and sent meals along with my sweetie to work as well!). Later in the evening even after the delicious bowl of homemade Pho, The delicious smells the Banccroft and Telegraph we're screaming at me! Thankfully my only purchase was the damn fee to take money out of a different ATM!

8 ounces aloe vera juice
Black coffee

Meal 1
Two hard boiled eggs
Celery sticks
Cherry tomatoes
(it was enough to get me out the door while preparing other meals and doing house chores)

Meal 2
Homemade Pho

Meal 3
Vegetarian Ba Bim Bop (spelled correctly?)
It's basically Jasmine rice cooked in a rice cooker with a couple tablespoons of coconut oil.
Salad with hard-boiled egg.
All in one bowl! Usually it's made with grilled meat or chicken or seafood.

Probably not enough food. Eating clean along with consuming water and getting in lots of steps is feeling much better after today.




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21-Day Challenge, Day 3

Definitely can feel a change! So let me catch up as I never posted all of my week yet: DAY 1 8 oz aloe vera juice Black coffee Meal 1 MRP Shake Meal 2 Lean organic ground beef pattie Salad with mushrooms and tomatoes dressed with EVOO and vinegar, salt and pep 2 tiny microwaved potatoes with vinegar and pepper Meal 3 Cheat meal due to a dinner guest: gluten free veggie pizza 5 roasted chicken wings DAY 2 8 oz aloe vera juice Black coffee Meal 1 MRP Shake Meal 2 Lunch out with a stirfry of squid, veggies and korean spice White rice Green salad Meal 3 Ground beef patty Celery sticks Meal 4 Homemade Pho with homemade BEEF BONE BROTH, rice noodles, lean pork, mushrooms, garlic, bokchoy, jalapeno, basil, hoisin and shiracha sauces Drinking lots of water and have had 1 workout on Monday. Feeling alright!!

It is a good day

Even though it's only day 2, I feels guud.

21-Day Challenge - Started Today

The Challenge has begun! I will be posting more and more frequently...it's a good time to make some stuff happen. This time I have not only me but also my fiance on board as well as many clients and even friends at work!! Check it out and if you need to get the actual plan (nutrition), please let me know by replying or email me at info@bethmidfitness.com. Namaste!! Beth