Day 29 of Insanity

This week is recovery week and I just did my first round of Core Cardio & Balance. The workouts for your shoulders at the end are KILLER! They don't look that difficult but wow, they are! I do like the workout. I can really feel the burn in my legs, my arms, my abs..it's great!

Day 27 & 28 of Insanity

I had a hard time with the Plyometric Cardio Circuit video because I popped my left hip out of place Friday or Saturday. It's better than it was Saturday night; I could barely sleep b/c the pain was so constant. The stretching workouts are what hurt the most, especially the hip one..of course. I'm hoping that this week's workouts which are all the same (Core Cardio & Balance) don't aggravate it further.

Slow-Cooked Curry Chicken

I made this for dinner last night and it's got great flavor. Instead of using green onions I used regular onions and it tasted awesome. I also replaced the rice with quinoa. The only thing I think was missing was a bit of salt which I added to mine because some people don't want or need it. I would say to leave it out and let people add it as they like it to their own plates.

• 6 Servings
• Prep: 25 min. Cook: 4 hours

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 can (14 ounces) light coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 green onions, sliced, divided
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

• Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
• Combine the coconut milk, curry, turmeric and cayenne; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with half of the onions. Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
• Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in lime juice. Serve chicken and sauce with rice; sprinkle with remaining onions. Yield: 6 servings.
• Nutrition: 1 chicken breast with 1/4 cup sauce and 1/2 cup rice equals 351 calories, 9 g fat, 94 mg cholesterol, 589 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 37 g protein.

Cranberry Flax Muffins

These muffins are so moist and tasty! Instead of using buttermilk, I used 1 tbsp of lemon juice and then added coconut milk to make 1 cup. I was worried it wouldn't work but it did and they came out great!

• 18 Servings
• Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups bran flakes cereal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons whole flaxseed

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Whisk the egg, egg whites, buttermilk, honey and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in cranberries.
• Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paperliners; fill two-thirds full. Sprinkle with whole flaxseed. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 muffin equals 183 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 174 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. 

Day 26 of Insanity

I went out dancing last night and could tell a huge difference in my stamina. I was shaking my groove thing for nearly 3 hours straight and I didn't feel tired or out of breath at all. I was sweating up a storm but I was able to keep it up without a problem..SWEET! Tell you what though, I am so sore from all that dancing. I did my workout today of Pure Cardio and it wasn't easy b/c my legs were screaming.

Day 25 of Insanity

I just finished Cardio Recovery and the funny thing is I kinda wanted it to be crazy like the rest of them...hahaha Some of the floor work moves I have to modify b/c of my ankle injury. I can't believe it's been over a year and it still bothers me. I shouldn't complain given the fact that I can walk and jump without a problem. I feel really good and have a lot more energy. I find myself doing the kick backs to your butt move or the knee ups at night just for the hell of it. These workouts are addicting! While I'm at work I'm thinking about the workout I'm going to do later once I get home. I love that I feel like that..too awesome!

Day 24 of Insanity

Plyo Cardio Circuit is one of my favorite workouts but I'm still not even close to being able to complete those ski abs or the ins & outs. I'm so tired by the time ShaunT gets to them that I'm a sloppy gasping mess..hahaha I am seeing very subtle changes in my body..nothing major but it's a start and I'll take it! I enjoy working out at home much better than the gym. My husband prefers the gym and I've been going with him for years but I always end up back to my beachbody workouts at home. I get better results too so why mess with a good thing?