Operation Get Lean // Week 5 Recap

One more week will be 6 weeks of clean eating and training 5 days a week (heavy weights) and at least 4 days of cardio (20 minutes).  I’m confident that you can make BIG progress and changes to your body and health in that relatively short amount of time.  I have “only” dropped about 3 pound (112 to 109), but I have gained muscle, which is my goal anyway.  I haven’t tested my body fat, so I’m not really sure about the number, however, my jeans fit perfectly again so I know I’m making progress (they were getting difficult to button!).  

I post progress pictures on my Instagram (@honeywerehome) and use #honeywerehealthy if you want to follow along.

THE WORKOUTS



5 minute treadmill warmup (speed at 4.0), then go directly to planks.  I really don’t do any other abdominal exercises, but my stomach is definitely getting leaner and more toned. 

Monday – Shoulders, 3 planks (2 1/2 min each), Cardio– 20 minute treadmill sprints at 7.5 mph


Tuesday – Off (my son’s birthday!)

Wednesday – Back, 2 planks (2 1/2 min each), Cardio– 20 minutes on stair mill at Level 60

Thursday – Biceps/Triceps, 3 planks (3 min, 3 min!!, 2 1/2 min)  Cardio– 20 minute treadmill sprints at 7.5 mph

Friday – Legs, Cardio– 20 minutes on stair mill at Level 60


Saturday – Off 


Sunday – Off

You can see my BACK WORKOUT HERE and my SHOULDER WORKOUT HERE.


THE MEALS


I’m still on THIS MEAL PLAN.  I am not hungry and my energy levels stay constant throughout the day.  I’m not normally very good about eating vegetables, but have had them consistently for the last two weeks.  It feels good knowing I’m fueling my body with whole, non-processed food.
7:00 a.m.  oatmeal, coffee with creamer

9:30 a.m.  protein shake (lately 1 scoop of protein powder with 8 oz 1% milk)
11:00 p.m.  lean protein and veggies
3:00 p.m.  lean protein and veggies or greek yogurt 
6:00 p.m. lean protein and veggies 
8:30-9  egg white omelet or greek yogurt 
I snacked on cashews and celery with natural peanut butter. 
For Greek yogurt, I mix about 1/2 cup of Fage Total 0% with Stonyfield Caramel.  I love the caramel flavor but it’s a little sweet on it’s own, plus the nutrition on the Fage is great.

I just started eating egg whites and cooked a dozen in the oven at 350 for 30 minutes- perfect!  I’m aiming to eat 4 a day.  
For something new with my veggies, I improvised a “confetti salad” to pair with my protein, but then I found I like to just mix it all together.  The salad is a combination of the following ingredients:

  • Tomatoes 
  • Cucumber
  • Edamame (steamed)
  • Corn (steamed)
  • Sliced Olives
  • Red Onion
  • Feta 
  • Olive Oil
  • Lemon Juice 
I just diced up the tomatoes, cucumber and onion and combined it with steamed edamame and corn (off the cob), added the feta, olive oil and lemon juice.  

I often eat at least one meal per day in the car- usually the 3:00 meal when I’m in the carpool line picking up my son from school, so lumping it all in together works perfectly. 
“Cheat” meals this week included: 
Monday– dark chocolate owl (melted chocolate poured into a mold) and dipped in a tablespoon of natural peanut butter 
Wednesday– tasting menu at a restaurant with my friend (tiny portions though and skipping dessert) with about 2 glasses of wine.
Thursday– a piece of lasagna and angle food cake (I made this meal for new parents to a beautiful baby girl and ate with them at the hospital) and 1 Ghiradehli carmel chocolate. 
Friday– Starbuck’s iced tall 2-pump mocha, no whip (2 pumps is one less pump of chocolate than they normally put, I just like it better that way). 
Saturday– mimosa at brunch 
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Hi! I’m Megan, mom to a thoughtful teenager and spunky young girl. We call Houston home and recently moved into our dream home. I traded my lawyer hat to become a full-time blogger in 2010. I love sharing my passion for affordable fashion, home decor, organization, & fitness to help inspire you to take care of you!

14 Comments

  1. I have a question for you about protein powder. I am currently eating clean and organically. Last summer I bought a whey protein powder for pre- and post-workout shakes. However I am hesitant to buy it again because it seems like it has so many additives and preservatives (not to mention, of course, that it is processed). What are your thoughts on this? Do you think it is really worth it? I am trying to decide whether to buy it again. Thanks in advance for your insight.

    1. You make a great point Ashley. Protein powder is processed and it would be better to eat "real food" instead. I use protein powder for one of my meals, but the rest are "real" proteins from chicken, extra lean beef, fish, egg whites, milk, or nuts. I'm going to stick with one protein shake per day for at least a few more weeks since I'm eating so many times a day- I need some variety.

    2. Thanks. I was actually searching online for organic, vanilla whey protein powder earlier. There are many different brands available on Amazon! I might consider buying one. Take care!

    1. Definitely! Forgot to ask… You bake your eggs? Also, just like supplements not all protein shakes are equal. I take a special guy enhancing protein shake to help with my stomach issues, it is wheat, dairy, corn, whey, etc free. A lot less processed than some and free of many known allergens.

  2. I LOVE Stonyfield yogurt! It's the only Greek yogurt that I can stand the consistency of. And that confetti salad looks fantastic! Such an easy and tasty way to get in lots of veggies. Thanks for sharing, I'll have to try it!

  3. Hi Megan and fellow Houstonian – would you elaborate on baking your eggs, please? I eat egg whites every morning, making them the night before and heating in the am and adding salsa or some sort of veggie. I would love to find another way to pre-cook my cooks since both hubby and I go through TONS of eggs each week. You look fab, your closet is to die for and I.LOVE.YOUR.BLOG! xo Patty

  4. Girl. . .so proud of you. Looking fantastic and such an inspiration. I need to be better about less cheat days!!

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