I also had some kick ass workouts this week. Besides my TuesThurs Metabolic Effect leg killer workout, I decided to incorporate cardio into my workouts Mon and Weds. Monday I did an URG workout on the row machine: 15 minute long intervals with sprints. Each min/couple of minutes was based upon a certain percentage of my maximum ability. I did this twice, so a total of 30 minutes of cardio. Wednesday I did basically the same thing but instead on the bike. Instead of doing percentages, I set the level up to 10, then 11, then 12, and went for 100% at these levels (like biking uphill). It was lots of fun!! Also during these days I did an ab circuit, and did some arms on Wednesday.
Overall ate really well this week. Since I had more time on campus, I decided to explore the blue wall, hatch, and student union for healthy food! And of course, options are limited (especially if you're as strict about your eating as me!). Here are some things I found:
Blue Wall (strict health freaks)
1) Fresh Meadow Organic Salads: These were relatively tasty (as in they tasted clean). I got the Grilled Chicken (only because it was organic) salad with tomatoes, carrots, beets, and sunflower seeds. It came with a white balsalmic, but I decided to bring my own nonfat, gluten free dressing because 1-the nutrition facts WERE NOT LISTED on the salad (ridiculous), and 2-I didn't know if the dressing was gluten free. Overall it was a great salad, but definitely not enough to leave me full (Esp. because I didn't eat the entire thing). I got a blueberry Chobani for a side, which was great! These salads also come with tofu and salmon, but the other salads seem to be fatty (Ceasar, Cobb, etc). These seem like the best option at the Blue wall, just beware of dressing/bring your own.
2) Fresh Meadown Organic wraps: There seem to be some wheat wraps as well. Since I can't eat wheat I haven't tried them but they seem pretty good. Make sure you get the WHEAT wraps, though. Nobody should be eating white bread/white flour.
3)Chobani Yogurts: Blue Wall has blueberry, pomegranate, strawberry, and pineapple Chobani's in the fridge. The best optinos are blueberry and strawberry; both are nonfat with relatively low sugars.
4)Coconut Water: They sell VITA-COCO too! Beware because it's ridiculously expensive.
NOT SO STRICT PEOPLE
1) Burritos: I guess these burritos aren't the worst thing you can have at the Blue wall. There are wheat wraps available, just stay away from sour cream and salsa and add tons of veggies. Meat here is questionable.
2) Fresh Meadow sandwiches: Although these come premade on white bread (DESPISE), you could eat worse. The goat cheese and chicken sandwich comes with red peppers and spinach, which is by far the best.
HATCH:
There's honestly nothing healthy here at all.
Pita Pit:
The Pitas 101/Pita Pit place in between the campus center and the Hatch isn't terrible: hummus/falafel are offered, along with grilled chicken pitas. Make sure to skip the sauces and to load up on veggies.
People's Market
-I love this place. Although they don't sell meals, it's a great place to buy a quick, organic, fairly-traded snack! They have great bagels (so i've heard), and you can get all natural peanut, cashew, and almond butter on the side! They also have fruit, vegan yogurt, and awesome vegan snacks.
Earthfoods
-I also love this place. They have kale, spinach, and brown rice every day for super cheap.
Some meals I had this week:
This weekend I'm going home for Yom Kippur and because I already need a break from school. I'll be eating great because I'll be with my mother, and my workout Saturday at the gym will be INTENSE. I'm so ready! Sunday I'll be going on my 3rd grocery trip so hopefully I'll get some great stuff for next week.
