Workout/Training Schedule Update

So I decided to workout Mon-Fri taking a couple of classes at my gym and the rest of the time to workout following the "carry-along principle" (will review it in a future post)
Mon- Athletic Training (class)
Tues- Strength Training (class)
Wed- Total Body Workout w/ Leg/Back Targeting while incorporating cardio (jump rope)
Thur- Total Body Workout w/ Shoulders/Triceps Targeting while incorporating cardio (jump rope)
Fri- Total Body Workout w/ Leg/Back Targeting while incorporating cardio (jump rope)
Sat- Active Rest Day
Sun- Make-up day for workout missed during the week or Rest Day
This Friday though I will meet w/ a personal trainer: I received a coupon to have one free 50min consultation w/ a personal trainer @ my gym which I am excited about!
When I do the total body workout, I pretty much train my weakest parts (shoulders, triceps, back and legs) My legs are pretty much where I want them to be but I think I need more work on my hamstrings.

Get and Go with Jennifer Nicole Lee! The Importance of Cardio

Breakfast, Snacks and Lunch, Dinner for me

I work graveyard shift and it took a little while to adjust to my schedule. (almost 2 years working graveyard) After some research I was able to establish my "eating schedule": I know that I should eat 5 to 6 small meals every 2 to 3 hours during the day. I also got into the habit of preparing my meals in advance. I start working at midnight so within an hour I'll have a protein shake: 4 oz. of water (or soymilk) mixed with BSN Whipped Vanilla or Fresh Cinnamon Roll or Chocolate Coconut candy bar protein powder. 2 to 3 hours later I will have breakfast, today is Avocado and Tomato white Egg Omelette w/ a Trader's Joe Sweet Onions and Pepper Chicken sausage. After that ( 2 hours later) I will have a protein bar. My two fav at the moment are the Cliff's 20 g protein Builder's and Muscle Milk

Around 6 or 6:30am I will have "lunch", today it is my Tofu Peanut Butter Stew w/ Brown Rice or Quinoa. I am usually in bed by 4pm so I will eat dinner by 12 noon, which will be a turkey sandwich made w/ Trader's Joe Whole Grain English Muffin, a slice of Swiss Cheese and 2 slices of reduced sodium turkey and on the side a few baby carrots.
I also workout, I changed my workout schedule to Mon-Fri. Most days after work (9-10am) I will workout after the workout I will have another protein shake.

Who is She? Alicia Marie

Alicia Marie is a formidable fitness model who has appeared on the pages of Muscle & Fitness magazine, HERS, Oxygen, Flex magazine, Ironman, Musclemag, Planet Muscle, Fitness, SELF, O Magazine, Glamour, Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness . She is also a freelance fitness writer, her articles and workouts have appeared in numerous publications such as Men’s Health and Men’s Edge magazines. She is now part of my fav fitness magazine Oxygen, she has a column there titled "Ask Alicia". She does not hold back and gives great adives/tips!
Alicia Marie is the spokeperson for BSN, the supplement company which makes my favorite protein powder/shake: whipped vanilla and now cinnamon roll, yum...

Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority

I got this book a few months back, I am learning a lot from it in terms of make-up and hair. It has lots of tips about beauty from beauty experts ranging from Lisa Price form Carol's Daughter to Frederic Fekkai for hair and Wende Zomnir (urban decay) for make-up. This book is my go-to reference for anything beauty, I get a A-to-Z glossary of terms and ingredients, a great guide to the best product. One of my fav is the Sephora's 100 must haves!

Lunch Options

Today I had some time on my hands to cook and decided to make an Avocado Egg Salad and a Spinash Frittata.

For Breakfast 2: Blackberry Waffles

So I decided to use my pancake mix to make waffles. I went to Target and got a Chefmate waffle toaster which was on sale. My waffles are as good as my pancakes!