Health Kwest Day 82

So excited about this last week of the Health Kwest!!  I have a tri on Sunday.  I am SO excited because this is the same tri that I did last year as my first ever tri!  I am so excited to see how much I can improve.  The training plan has today as an off day and a short swim, bike and jog tomorrow.  Then rest up for the big day on Sunday!  Tomorrow should be a fun day.  My good friends' daughter is doing her first tri so I am going to go out and cheer her on!!  Then I get to go and hang out with some of my friends at The Road Adventure which is always fun!!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Health Kwest Day 80 and 81

I wasn't feeling good on Wednesday so I didn't get to workout.  No good considering this Kwest is coming to an end.  There is still work to do after the Health Kwest is over but I want to do as well as possible in these 90 days.
So glad to be feeling better on Thursday!  I got in a good jog this morning!  I did a mile in 13.08, which is a PR for me.  Very exciting and I am looking forward to improving even more!!  I also got in a swim and TKD class today.  Getting ready for the tri on Sunday.  I am so excited to see how much better I can do than the last time I did this tri!

Health Kwest Day 79

I had a really good workout today.  I did a jog/walk at the gym.  I am getting ready for the tri this weekend and I am really excited.  I did the same tri last year and I am SO excited to push myself and see how much better I can do this year!!!
I went to Genghis at lunch and it was so yummy!  I went with one of my favorite bowls.  I had turkey, shrimp, onions, squash, zuchinni, garlic water and island teriyaki sauce.  People always ask me if I am getting sick of eating Genghis, and I really am not.  It has become such a routine to go to Genghis every day.  I am really going to miss all of the people at Genghis not being there every day.
I am off to bed early this evening.  I am going to get up early for spin class in the morning!

Health Kwest Day 78

I am not a very big fan of this weather!  I had a terrible headache most of the morning.  I went to my AMAZING chiropractor before lunch and got an adjustment and felt so much better!  I went to TKD class tonight and it was a really good class.  My friend really helped pushed me in a couple of the drills, great workout!!  I went and grabbed Genghis to go on my way home from class.  I had a really good talk with a guy at the bar when I was waiting for my food.  It was what I call a God wink, it was so cool!!  My bowl was so yummy.
I am off to sleep early.  I want to get in an early morning workout tomorrow.
Hope everyone has a great night!!

Health Kwest Day 77

Such a great Easter!!!  I started the day with a great church service!  I just love my church family!  Great praise and worship and great message!!
I went and grabbed Genghis to go for an early lunch before heading to my mom's house for dinner.

Health Kwest Day 76

Today was a good day.  I started the day with breakfast and coffee with a good friend.  Then I went to the gym and had a great jog, bike, jog workout.  I am really pushing myself and finding that I am able to accomplish more than I would have ever thought I could at the beginning of this Kwest.  I have such amazing people in my life that believe in me and will push me to do things I don't believe I can do.  I am so blessed and I continue to be excited about what the future holds in store!!
I had Genghis for dinner and it was so yummy! 

Health Kwest Day 75

So, crazy to believe we just have over 2 weeks left of this Kwest.  This has been such an amazing time!!  I went to Genghis today and had a great lunch with great company!!  I had a seafood bowl today and it was so yummy!!
Then I went to dinner with some great friends tonight and had a really good time!
Getting up early in the morning to get a jog in before the day starts.
Counting my blessings is always important but seems especially important today.  I am so thankful for HIS sacrifice so that we can live. 

Health Kwest Day 74

The new location of my TKD school, McKinney Martial Arts, opened today.  It was a good class, very excited about the new location!  I went and grabbed Genghis on my way home from class.  I had fajitas minus the tortillas.  Sliced beef, onions, garlic water and island teriyaki.  So, so yummy this is one of my favorites for sure.

I am off to bed now, I am going to wake up early to go to the gym in the morning.

Health Kwest Day 73

Today was a good day!!  I went to spin class this morning and it was really good.  I am finding that I am able to do more and push myself harder in each workout, it is feeling really good!  I grabbed a quick lunch at Genghis today before a call.  It was so yummy!
I can't believe there are only a couple more weeks in this Kwest, it seems crazy to me it will be over so soon.

Health Kwest Day 72

Today was a really good day!  Started out with a workout.  I did a mile on the treadmill in 13.45 minutes, which is a record me for me.  Working on improving my tri times and this is a really good first step!  After my workout I went and got my bloodwork done and weighed in. 
I got a pedicure this evening, then went and grabbed Genghis to go and went to church.  Great last night at the seminar with Gary Keesee!!
I am off to bed now, I am going to go to spin class in the morning!

Health Kwest Day 68, 69, 70 and 71

This has been a crazy time and I haven't had a chance to update.  Updating on what has been going on the last couple of days
Friday
Friday I picked up my race packet for my first tri of the season.  Very exciting for tri season to start.  I really love the sprint tri distance and I am looking forward to making improvements over last year!
Then I went and picked up Genghis to go for lunch.  All of the staff at my Genghis is so awesome, I appreciate all of the support they always give me!
Friday night I hung out with some old friends, good times and lots of laughs.
Saturday I took my friends daughter to her volleyball game since both parents had other obligations.  She did GREAT, she hit her serve over the net for the first time, it was very exciting and so cute to see how excited she was!!  Then I went to see Soul Surfer which was such an amazing and inspirational movie.  If you haven't seen it I can't recommend it enough!!  After the movie I went to hang out with a friend and her kids for her daughters fifth birthday, it was so much fun. 
Sunday was the day of the Tri.  I was so chilly outside, I really need to plan better clothing options to wear before the tri starts when it is cold outside!  Good news is the lake water was not as cold as I thought it was going to be.  And that is about all that was good in the swim :-).  I got passed by SO many waves of people and each time there were people hitting me and I was going under alot.  I had a couple of panic attacks along the way, the worst I had to stop and hang on to a kayak for a couple minutes to get my composure.  I could not have been happier when the swim was over.  They bike was pretty good, a couple of tough hills, chilly, but I was happy with my time.  The run route was really good and I was happy with my run time as well.  After the tri I felt better than I have after any of my previous events, which lets me know I am getting in better shape!  Had a great afternoon after the tri also.  I just barely made it to grab a to go bowl before my location closed early for the evening.
Now we are to today!  I really feel good about the workouts I did today.  I am full on in brick training mode to get my legs ready for the run after the bike.  I REALLY want to do well at my tri in 2 weeks so I am going to do as much as I can to get my body ready.  This evening was hectic trying to fit everything in.  I got in a good workout, then picked up Genghis to go.  I ate really quick and then took a quick shower.  I went to go see the new TKD school that my instructor is openening.  I am so happy for him and can't wait to start taking classes at the new location!!  Then I went to church to listen to Gary Keesee, what an AMAZING night!  I am so, so excited about getting to listen to him again tomorrow night. 

Health Kwest Day 65, 66 and 67

I have had no energy and been so tired all week!  I was also sick, with a stomach flu on Tuesday. 
Tuesday I was home all day and spent most of the day getting sick to my stomach.  Zero fun!!
Wednesday I was feeling so much better and no longer sick to my stomach but Tuesday really zapped all of my energy.  I was also a little dehydrated which didn't help.
Today I am finally feeling better and almost back to normal!  I got in an upper body weight workout today and made it to TKD class tonight.  It feels so good to work out again!
Tomorrow I am planning to get in a jog and swim to get ready for my tri this weekend!

Health Kwest Day 63 and 64

I was so exhausted after the Half Marathon yesterday I didn't post.
Yesterday was such an exhausting but rewarding day.  I started our pretty good.  My plan was to run 1 minute and walk 4 minutes.  The first 5 miles were 16 minute miles which is good for me.  Mile 6 and 7 were slower but still ok.  Mile 8 was for sure the toughest!  It took 25 minutes!  About mile 10 I was about ready to quit when a couple of girls walked past me. They were my saviors for sure!!  I just stayed with me and they brought me all the way to the finish line!  I even ran in the last part.  I beat my my time from last year at this time by 16 minutes!!  A PR and I am looking forward to more PR's the rest of this year.
I went to Genghis and grabbed a bowl to go and relaxed on my coach most of the afternoon/evening.  I had a beef fajita bowl without the tortillas, it was so yummy.
I was having really bad ankle pain yesterday, I could hardly walk, it was pretty funny looking back at it now.  I woke up this morning and my ankle was still pretty tight.  I went to my amazing chiropractor this morning, eldoradochiropractic.com, he adjusted my ankle and it is feeling so much better now!  I can walk with hardly any pain!!  I did an upper body workout today and made it to hiya tonight!  Looking forward to a swim in the morning!

Health Kwest Day 62

We were going to ride the bike route of the Tri I am doing next week to check it out but decided against it since the roads are pretty busy and it isn't all that safe.  So, instead we drove the bike route, to check it out and become familiar.  We also went to the lake where the swim is going to be to check it out.  I am not as nervous as when I went to the lake of my first open water swim so I guess that is a good thing!
I got new bike shoes and pedals today.  The whole clip in thing makes me nervous and I was having issues with my toes going numb on my other clip in shoes.  I am going to try road vs mountain bike shoes this time and see if that helps.  Also, these shoes are pink and super cute, so that has to help, right?
I went to Genghis tonight and had my last meal before the half marathon.  I needed carbs for energy so I had 1/2 udon noodles.  The bowl had more calories than usual but it is fuel for tomorrow so I figure that is a good thing.
I am off to bed now, hopefully I will get a good nights sleep so I have lots of energy in the morning :-)

Health Kwest Day 61

I was so excited t get back in the gym today.  I did a jog/walk on the treadmill today.  I actually jogged more than I walked which I am pretty sure is a first.  I also ran at 6 mph for one minute on the treadmill, which was a goal I set to do prior to the half marathon.  I am really looking forward to the half marathon Sunday, I am excited to see how much I can improve on last year's time.
I went to Genghis for lunch today.  Today was the first time that I tried the bowl without sauce, I just used the garlic water.  It was so yummy and less than 250 calories.  It still is amazing to me all the yummy options I have at Genghis that are so good for me!!
I made it to a TKD class tonight also.  It was such a good class and it felt good to be back, I'm not used to missing most of the week.
Tomorrow I am doing a short bike ride, riding the bike course for the tri next weekend.  I like to know what is coming.  Then half marathon Sunday.  It is getting into my favorite time of the year, tri and bike season!!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Health Kwest Day 60

WOW, I can't believe it has been 60 days, so crazy!!  This has been such an exciting time, I am excited for the next 30 days to finish this Kwest out strong!!  I had Genghis for lunch today.  I change things up a little daily but I am pretty much a creature of habit.  I still look forward to my daily Genghis bowl, which I think is a good thing.
I met some old friends to hang out and catch up tonight.  It was a really good time, good to catch up and just laugh!  I am feeling almost 100% so I will be back in the gym tomorrow!!

Health Kwest Day 59

I am still not feeling 100% so I didn't get a work out in today.  I am ready to be feeling better to get back in the gym.  The good thing is this was a planned light workout week because of the half marathon Sunday.  I went to Genghis today and it was so yummy, hard to believe we are almost 2/3 through this challenge and I haven't even started to get sick of Genghis, which is a good thing.  I really am going to miss seeing the staff at my local Genghis daily, they are all so awesome and supportive!!

Health Kwest Day 58

I am not feeling good today, so I decided to take the day off from working out so I can be all better by Sunday for the Half Marathon.  I went and grabbed my Genghis bowl to go.  I got fish tacos without the taco, I had mahi mahi, onions, garlic water, and island teriyaki sauce.  It was so yummy and under 200 calories! 
I am headed to bed now, I am hoping to feel better in the morning and make it to spin class!

Health Kwest Day 57

Today was a good day.  I have a half marathon this week so doing some tapering to rest my body this week.  So, no early morning workout and no pre TKD workout.  I did make TKD class tonight, it was a really good class, clearly Master Broadway got the memo this was the only workout for the day so he made it a good one!  After TKD class I went to Genghis for dinner.  I had a yummy bowl and a good talk with a good friend.  I am feeling a new optimisim which is great!
During the storm this morning one of the boards on my fence came out on the top.  I was trying to fix it after dinner but I clearly have no repair skills.  I thought I hammered it back together but it came out again :-).  I have a feeling a new fence will be coming soon.

Health Kwest Day 56

This was such a fun day!  I worked out every day last week pretty hard so I took a much needed day of rest from working out today.  I went to church and then went to my friend Jaime's house and headed to the circus!  Great seats and great time to hang out with friends.  It was so fun to see the kids reactions to everything and talk about what they liked most about the circus.  Such a fun day!  I picked up Genghis to go on my way home and got to sleep early.

Health Kwest Day 55

I can say no that Saturday was a good day, I am not sure I was super convinced of that during the day :-).  I went to Genghis for lunch then headed to Elm Mott, TX for a Mud Run.  We were getting out there later than anticipated so I was only planning on doing a 3.5 mile run.  When we got there, we found out that no one else was running at the time I was supposed to run so I started earlier.  Since I was starting earlier my friend Scott talked me in to just doing the 6.5 mile length with him.  Since his 7 year old daughter was doing it I really didn't have an excuse.  There were some obstacles I couldn't do, but with teamwork, I did some that I wouldn't have been able to do myself, and there were obstacles I did that I wouldn't have been able to do 55 days ago when the Quest started!  My favorite obstacle has to be a jump from a 10 foot platform into Muddy water.  It was scared but it felt so good to conquer that fear!  I am looking forward to the next mud run so I can push myself harder and I am able to do more of the obstacles!!

Health Kwest Day 54

Goodness gracious today has been a LONG day and I'm exhausted!!  The day started with a 1000 m swim at 5:30 a.m.  I also did a 20 minute jog/walk, 15 min stationary bike ride and a TKD class.  Exhausting for sure but they all felt really good!
I went to Genghis for lunch today.  Great food and company!!  I had turkey, 1 egg, onions, squash, zucchini, red curry peanut sauce and half udon noodles.  So yummy and only 355 calories.  And it was more food than I could eat.
I am doing the Mud Quest run tomorrow.  I am excited and super nervous, should be interesting for sure.
Hope everyone has a great night!

Health Kwest Day 53

I didn't get my run in this morning, I was exhausted and not feeling well so I decided to get some extra sleep.  I was going to get a run in before TKD class tonight, but that didn't work out.  I am planning to get that run in tomorrow sometime.
Today I did get in a bicep, tricep, shoulder workout.  I also did make it to TKD class which was good!
After TKD class I went to Genghis for dinner.  I had a yummy bowl of turkey, ham, onions, squash, zuchini, mushrooms, garlic water and island teriyaki sauce. 
I am looking forward to this weekend, doing the MudQuest on Saturday and the Circus on Sunday!  Should be fun!
I am off to sleep now, the plan is an early morning swim!

Health Kwest Day 52

Good evening all!!  Today started out a littly rocky but ended up great!  I didn't make it to spin class this morning because I was sick to my stomach.  I think it is the crazy drainage I have had for the last couple of weeks and I seem to feel the worst in the morning.  I was feeling much better by mid morning, which is good.  I ran to the gym at lunch and got in a quick lower body/cardio workout.  Did some leg presses and then moved on to squat/kicks, lunge/kicks, box jumps and two leg hops.  So three weeks ago I would have been ADAMENT that I could not do a box jump.  They still aren't high but I have been able to jump higher each time I have tried them which feels really good.  After work I went to spin class which was really good.  After class I took a quick shower and headed over to my church growth group.  It was a really good night, some really good insights and good testimonies.
I didn't make it to Genghis to grab dinner till almost 9.  Since it is so late I got a light dinner.  I got mahi mahi, onions, garlic water, and island teriyaki sauce to go.  I had a couple of low carb/wheat tortillas at home so I made some fish tacos.  So, so yummy and 260 calories, crazy low!
I am off to bed now.  The plan is to get in an early morning jog/walk tomorrow before work!

Health Kwest Day 51

Today was another good day!  I got to have lunch with really good friends!  I had a great jog/walk at the gym, I really pushed myself and it felt good!  TKD class was really good, working hard to get ready for the next tournament in May.  My goal is to win a round of sparring next time!!  After the two workouts I went to Genghis and grabbed a bowl to go.  I just love the staff at my McKinney location, they are so awesome!  Tonight I made a Pad Thai kind of bowl with turkey, shrimp, 1 egg, onions, squash, zucchini, garlic water, red curry peanut sauce and half udon noodles.  The bowl had 440 calories, but there was so much I only ate half.
I feel like I have more energy now then I ever have, which is so awesome.  I keep feeling better and better along this journey.  I am so greatful for how far I have come and all of the things to come!!
I am off to bed now, early spin class in the morning!

Health Kwest Day 49 and 50

The last two days have been really good!
Sunday I went to church, great service!  Then I went to Genghis and grabbed a bowl to go, I needed energy to get ready for a trail walk.  I did an 8 mile trail walk/jog and finished right at 2 and a half hours.  I think this is the last long run before the half marathon on April 11.  I am really excited about the half marathon, I am really looking forward to beating my time from last year!
Today I did the P90x Chest and Back workout, wow it was tough but I felt really good at the end.  I grabbed Genghis for lunch and it was so yummy!!  I did a spin class after work and then went to a friends jewelry party.  It was a fun night with lots of laughs.
I am so blessed to have amazingly supportive people in my life.  People that believe in me, sometimes when I don't even believe in myself.  I am so excited about the next 40 days of this journey to see how far I can push myself!!

Health Kwest Day 48

Today was such a fun day!!  I was in Monroe, LA for a Tae Kwan Do Tournament.  It was so fun to get to watch and cheer on all kids and other adults from the school that were at the tournament.  My goal was to get a trophy, which I accomplished.  I got third place in patters, third out of four so not a huge accomplishment but I wasn't last.  My other goal was to not cry during sparring and to at least score some points, mission accomplished there also :-).  Now that I have been to one tournament I know what to expect next time and what I need to work on.  Looking forward to the next tournament on May 21. 
I got home late and ate my Genghis bowl to go.  I had marinated steak, onions, mushrooms, squash, zucchini, garlic water and island teriyaki sauce.  So delicious and 305 calories!!
I am off to bed now, early morning church tomorrow!

Health Kwest Day 47

Today I am nervous and excited about the TKD tournament this weekend. I know it is going to be fun, just hoping I don't look silly!
I did 20 minutes on the treadmill and 20 minutes on the stationary bike this morning. I pushed pretty hard on both so I feel really good about the workouts.
I went to Genghis for lunch.  Thanks to Ben and Ellen for the well wishes for this weekend, ya'll are so awesome, appreciate ya'll!
I am off to Monroe now, hope everyone has a great evening and weekend!!

Health Kwest Day 46

I had another good workout day today.  I started the day off with a 2 mile jog/walk.  I am finding that I am able to jog faster and longer, I just need to keep pushing myself to see how far I can go!  I also did P90X shoulders, biceps, and triceps workout, I really LOVE this workout!  I ended the day with a TKD class.  Last class before heading to Monroe this weekend for my first ever tournament!  I am excited, it should be a fun time.  Hopefully I don't make a fool of myself in the sparring part :-)
After TKD class, I went to Genghis for dinner.  I just love the McKinney staff, they are so awesome, especially the manager Ben!!  He is so supportive and encouraging, it is awesome!!  I am so blessed that I was selected for this Kwest and especially blessed to be representing McKinney!!!  My bowl was so yummy tonight, I had turkey, ham, 1 egg, onions, squash, zuchinni, mushrooms, garlic water, island teriyaki and honey soy.  It was yummy, yummy and only 350 calories.
Hope everyone has a great night!!

Health Kwest Day 45

It is so hard to believe that we are halfway through this Health Kwest.  This has been such an exciting journey, I think I am even more excited for this second half.  I am really feeling so much better and I have so much more energy.  I look forward to that continuing to get better!!
Today was a really good day!  I did a leg workout and got in an hour on the stationary bike before going to my growth group at church. 
Today I went to Genghis for lunch.  I had turkey, ham, onions, squash, zucchini, garlic water, honey soy and island teriyaki sauce.  It was so good and under 300 calories!!
I am off to sleep now, I am going to get up early in the morning for a walk/jog.
Hope everyone has a great night!!

Health Kwest Day 44

Wow, I can't believe tomorrow is the halfway point for Health Kwest, this has been such an exciting journey and so exciting to know we are only halfway through!!  Today was a really good day!  I got in a good Chest/Back workout.  I also got in a walk before TKD class.  TKD class was good.  We did ALOT of practice sparring for the upcoming tournament this weekend.  I learned a new kick that I REALLY like, can't wait to get to try it out.  I think it is going to become one of my favorite moves!
I picked up Genghis on my way home from TKD.  I didn't have alot of carbs today so I had half udon noodles in my bowl.  I had a sort of Pad Thai type bowl, turkey, 1 egg, onions, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, red curry peanut sauce and half udon noodles.  It was around 380 calories, so filling and delicious!!!  This is one of my favorites for sure.
I am off to bed now, I have spinning class early in the morning!

Health Kwest Day 43

Today was a really good day, especially in the workout department!  I did a 30 minute cardio weekend before TKD class.  TKD class was awesome, got to do alot of sparring, thanks Scott for letting me practice my sparring on you.  I learned that I need to make sure to guard so I don't get hit in the head :-).
I went to Genghis for dinner tonight.  I am so glad that Sarah, the Asst Manager is back from training, she is awesome!!  Tonight I had a yummy bowl, turkey, shrimp, onions, squash, zucchini, 1 egg, garlic water, honey soy and island teriyaki.  It was so good and less than 350 calories.
I am off to bed now, tired and I need to get up early for a morning workout!!

Health Kwest Day 41 and 42

Had a really good weekend, running around most of the time.  I rested and my heel is actually starting to feel better.  Looking forward to hitting the gym hard this week!
I tried the marinated steak for the first time on Sunday, it was so good, I will for sure have it again!  Everyone always asks me if I am sick of Genghis and I just laugh because I am not even close to getting sick.  I really enjoy going in and seeing the staff at my McKinney location every day, they are all so awesome!!
Hope everyone had a great weekend and week coming up!!

Health Kwest Day 40

Today was a good day!  I love that it is getting warmer outside, looking forward to outdoor activity season.  This is my last weekend without an activity for 4 weeks.  Looking forward to all the planned activities the end of March and through April!!
Had lunch at Genghis today.  I just love my McKinney staff!!  They are always so friendly and supportive.  Seeing them everyday is really so much fun!  Today I had pork, turkey, onions, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, garlic water, and island teriyaki sauce.  So yummy and under 350 calories!!
I went to TKD class tonight, it was a really good class.  I am getting excited for the first tournament next weekend in Monroe!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Health Kwest Day 39

My numbering somehow got off, today is REALLY day 39!  Today was a pretty good day.  My Achilles has been hurting for the last couple of days but today was really bad so I kind of took it easy.  I did TKD class tonight, getting ready for the tournament next weekend, but I modified some stuff to take it easy on my injury.  I had dinner tonight at Genghis.  I was SO happy to be back at my McKinney location, they really are just so awesome!  They are so friendly, supportive and encourage me.  Thank you to all my McKinney people out there, ya'll are the best!!  I feel truely blessed to have such an amazing support system, I am so blessed and I thank all of you for being so supportive.
I am off to bed now, hope everyone has a great night!!

Health Kwest Day 39

Today was a really good and long day!  I stared with an early morning spin class which was good.  My legs were a little heavy after the weight workout yesterday.  My instructor did give me a shout out in class and passed out flyers to vote to the others in class.  I worked a half day and then got in an upper body workout and a 2 mile walk.  Then I went and picked up my niece and her boyfriend.  We went bowling and then went to Genghis for dinner.  We went to the Frisco location and I have to say I really missed my McKinney staff, I am so glad I will be back there tomorrow.  My neice's boyfriend, Justin, really enjoyed his first Genghis experience!  After dinner we went to a movie.  I am EXHAUSTED!
I am off to bed now.  Hope everyone had a great day!

Health Kwest Day 38

Today started with a really good and tough leg workout.  They say a sign of a good workout is it makes you sick right?!?  I had a terrible headache this afternoon.  I went to see my chiropractor Dr. Dawson, Eldoradochiropractic.com, and he gave me an adjustment and accupuntcture.  I am feeling so much better now.  I decided to take the evening off from working out to fully recover and be ready to hit it hard tomorrow.
I got my Genghis to go tonight, it was so good!  I had turkey, ham, onions, squash, zuchini, 1 egg, garlic water, and red curry peanut sauce.  It was really good and just under 350 calories.
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Hope everyone has a great night!

Health Kwest Day 37

I have SUCH a hard time waking up for early morning workouts on Monday, it is crazy!!  I did manage to get in a Chest/Bicep workout, 8 mile bike ride and TKD class.  So it did end up being a good workout day!
I had my Genghis bowl for dinner.  I had turkey, shrimp, onions, mushrooms, squash, zuchinni, 1 egg, garlic water and island teriyaki sauce.  So, so yummy.  I was starving so I think it was extra delicious!!

Health Kwest Day 36

Today was a really good day.  Started out with a great church service!  I did a walk/jog for almost 4 miles, it was windy but other than that a really pretty day!  I love being able to get outside for some workouts!
I went to Genghis for dinner this evening.  I had turkey, ham, squash, zucchini, onions, 1 egg, garlic water and island teriyaki sauce.  It was so yummy!!  I just love the McKinney staff, they are so awesome and supportive.  Thanks to all of you for everything, ya'll are awesome!!!!  I can't belive it has already been 5 weeks, this has been a great journey and it just keeps getting better.  So excited for the remaining 55 days!!

Health Kwest Day 33 and 34

I had to work late last night and was exhausted when I got home and I totally forgot to post my blog.  So here is my update for Friday and Saturday.
I did a 7.75 mile walk/jog Friday morning.  Less than a month till the half marathon so I am trying to get my mileage up!  I had lunch at Genghis, kind of a Pad Thai type bowl.  I had turkey, shrimp, onions. squash, zucchini, red curry peanut sauce and 1/2 udon noodes.  It was so yummy and filling!  Just what I needed after the long workout and a little breakfast!
Today I got in a swim and bike ride outside.  It was SO stinking windy out there.  Every time I turned to go a different direction I was ready to have the wind with me but I seemed to be going into the wind in each direction, crazy!!
I had Genghis for lunch again today.  I had turkey, ham, squash, zucchini, onions, 1 egg and red curry peanut sauce.  It was so yummy.  I am really digging the red curry peanut sauce right now, it is so delicious!!
I saw Just go with it today, so funny and really sweet!  I also got a pedicure and manicure.  All in all a really good day.
I am off to bed now, early church and losing an hour with daylight savings time!
Hope everyone had a great day!!

Health Kwest Day 32

I find it so hard to believe it has already been 32 days!!  People ask me daily if I am getting sick of eating at Genghis and I can honestly say I am not.  There are so many different options and everything I try has been so yummy!  Tonight Ben, the manager suggested that I try the new Mahi Mahi.  Such a good call, it was so yummy!!  I had Mahi Mahi, shrimp, onions, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, 1 egg, island teriyaki and garlic water.  I am not sure of the nutritional information on the mahi mahi but I am guessing my bowl was right around 330 calories.  Very tasty!!
I had a great tkd class tonight, I even broke 2 boards, pictures and video to follow! 

Health Kwest Day 31

Today was a really good day!  I did a spin class this morning and also got in a lower body weight workout!  I had Genghis for lunch today and it was so yummy!  I had a bowl similar to the one that I had yesterday.  I had turkey, shrimp, mushrooms, squash, zucchini, onions, 1 egg, and red curry peanut sauce.  It was so good and only 360 calories. 
Had a great night tonight with my new Growth Group at church.  I am really loving this new group, looking forward to getting to know everyone more!
I am off to bed, early jog/walk in the morning.  This time I will eat before I go so my body has fuel :-).

Health Kwest Day 30

Wow, I can't believe it has already been 30 days, time really flys by.
Today was a pretty good day!  I had a good jog/walk this morning at the gym.  Good that is until I got a little dizzy, lost my footing and fell on the treadmill, oops :-).  My knee has a pretty bruise but other than that just my pride was hurt.  I spent most of the day with my knee up and iced it a couple of time just in case, no time for injuries right now!!  I got my red belt at TKD class tonight!  I am so excited!  Mr. Elliot did remind me that now they can hit me in the head during sparring, that doesn't sound all that fun but I guess it will make me tougher!
I went to Genghis on my way home from TKD class and picked up a bowl to go.  I tried something new today and it was so delicious!!  I had chicken, shrimp, onions, mushrooms, garlic powder, steakhouse blend, red peanut curry sauce and half udon noodles.  So, so yummy and only 360 calories!
I am off to bed now, early spinning class in the morning!

Health Kwest Day 29

Today was kind of a tough day.  I was breaking in new shoes on my trail walk yesterday and my ankle is hurting today and I got a couple of blisters.  I laid low on cardio early today and did an upper body workout.  Then this evening I did a TKD class which was really good!
I ran to Genghis really quick today and grabbed my bowl to go for lunch.  It was so yummy, I had turkey, sliced beef, 1 egg, mushrooms, onions, squash, zucchini, garlic water and island teriyaki sauce.  So good and right at 330 calories.
I am looking forward to keeping the workouts kicked up this week and testing for my red belt later this week!!  I am going to break a board too so will make sure to post pictures and video!

Health Kwest Day 27 and 28

It was a crazy busy weekend and I didn't have time to update last night so I am updating for the entire weekend today!
Yesterday was a fun day!  I did an early morning swim and then coffee and breakfast with good friends!  Then I ran errands and got to see some good friends Saturday afternoon!  I went to Genghis for dinner Saturday and it was so yummy!  I actually had the same bowl for dinner yesterday and today.  It had turkey, ham, shrimp, onions, mushrooms, squash, zucchini, 1 egg, garlic water, island teriyaki and 3 g sauce.  It was so, so yummy and right under 350 calories.  I have become a creature of habit with my bowls so I am have decided I am going to branch out and try some new things this week!  I will let everyone know how I do!
Today was a beautiful day here in Dallas.  I went to a great service at The Harvest, theharvestnow.com, in Allen today.  It was a really good service and great sermon.  This afternoon I went to Erwin Park and did a trail walk.  I think I did right around 6 miles on the trail.  I did a really good job on the first half of the trail.  On the second half I slowed down so I was a little dissapointed in my time and performance.  I am determined to be better the next time I do a trail walk out here.  I am also determined to not let myself get down and just keep pushing to make myself stronger with more endurance.
I am off to bed now.  Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Health Kwest Day 26

Today was a really good day, I am finally starting to feel better which makes the working out easier :-).  I had a good jog/walk at the gym today and did a TKD class.  I am so excited, I get to test for my red belt next week and I have my first tournament at the end of the month!!  I am nervous about the sparring at the tournament but I figure it will just make me tougher :-)
I want to say how awesome the McKinney Genghis Grill staff is.  They are always so attentive, motivating and supportive!  I feel truely blessed that I was chosen to represent the McKinney location which I feel is the best!
I had lunch at Genghis today.  My bowl had turkey, ham, shrimp, onions, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, 1 egg, garlic water, island teriyaki and a little dragon sauce.  This is the first time that I had tried the dragon sauce and it was really yummy.  My bowl was so good and right under 350 calories!  I am just loving my daily trips to Genghis, the food is delicious and the people are awesome!!
I am really looking forward to this weekend.  Tomorrow I have a swim and bike ride planned and Sunday a trail run.  I am in full training mode for my first Olympic length Triathalon on Memorial Day in Austin.

Health Kwest Day 25

I am so ready for this crazy cold to be over so I feel better!  I did manage to get in a short cardio and entire body weight workout and a TKD class.  I had my bowl for lunch today.  It was so yummy, I had pork, shrimp, mushrooms, onions, squash, zucchini, garlic water, 1 egg, and island teriyaki sauce.  So, so yummy!!

Stay tuned for pictures and video of me breaking a board at TKD!

Good night!

Kim

Health Kwest Day 24

It is so hard to believe it has been 24 days already.  Alot of people have asked me if I am sick of eating at Genghis, I can honestly say I am not even close to getting sick of it.  The food is so delicious and there are so many options to make healthy meals!  I am also loving going to my McKinney Genghis every day.  Everyone there is so friendly and supportive, they have really been so awesome!
I am so glad to be home this week, I have been able to get back into a workout routine.  Olympic Tri training is in full effect!  I did a spin class early this morning, with that and the lower body workout my legs are sore today.  A really good friend of mine always says pain is weakness leaving the body, I am holding on to that and praying it gets the heck out quickly :-).  I also did a swim today. 
I went to Genghis for dinner before heading to growth group for church.  Today my bowl had turkey, shrimp, ham, 1 egg, onions, squash, zucchine, garlic water and islany teriyaki sauce.  It was so yummy and right at 350 calories.
Tonight was a really good night at Growth Group.  Good time with my church family.  I really enjoyed the new group!
I am so blessed to have so many amazing people in my life.
Hope everyone has a great night!
Kim

Health Kwest Day 23

Today was a really good day!  I started the day with a jog/walk workout at the gym.  I also did a lower body weight workout and TKD class tonight.  After all of that I was starving and exhausted, so I got my Genghis bowl to go!  My bowl was SO delicious and filling.  It amazes me all the delicious combinations I have been able to come up with, and so few calories!!
Headed to bed now, early spin class in the morning!!

Health Kwest Day 22

I am so happy that I don't have any more trips planned so I can get back into a workout and eating routine at home.  Being out of town is always a challenge for me in both of these areas.
Today I did an upper body weight workout and then a little cardio on the spin bike.  Then this evening I did a TKD class.  I am so excited I get to test for my red belt next week!  I am going to take video of me breaking a board and will post it and pictures for ya'll to check out!!
I had my Genghis bowl for lunch today.  It had pork, shrimp, squash, zucchini, onions, 1 egg, garlic water and Island Teriyaki.  It was so delicious and only 335 calories!!
I just love my McKinney Genghis Grill location!!  They are so supportive and willing to help!! 
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Thanks!!!

Health Kwest Day 20 and 21

I can't believe that it has already been three weeks, my how time passes by!!  This was such a great weekend!!  I did a spin workout early Saturday morning.  Then I went to my McKinney Genghis and had lunch.  It amazes me that I have eaten at Genghis 21 days in a row now and I am not even close to getting sick of it.  The food is so delicious and there are so many options to make it different every day!
After lunch, I headed to Great Wolf Lodge for some water sliding fun!!  It was a great time of fun with great friends!! 
Sunday night I had Genghis for dinner.  I had turkey, a little ham, 1 egg, onions, squash, zucchini, garlic water and island teriyaki sauce.  It was so yummy and under 350 calories.
No official workout today but I figure I climbed over 50 flights of stairs the last couple days so taht is a pretty good workout!
Hope everyone had a great weekend! 

Health Kwest Day 19

I am so happy to be home with no trips planned in the future.  This was really a great week!  Today I got in a stationary bike workout then ate my bowl as an early lunch before heading out for the day.  It was so great to have a meal that I new was healthy each day so I didn't have to worry about what to eat.  This Health Kwest really takes some of the stress out of travelling.  I am so happy to be home so I can get back into my workout and eating routine.
Looking forward to this weekend.  Going to Great Wolf Lodge this weekend with some really good friends.  Should be a great time!!
Hope everyone has a great night!

Health Kwest Day 18

I can't believe we are almost at 3 weeks, this has been such a great time!  Updating in the morning for Thursday.  Yesterday was a really good day.  I was in meeting all day but I made it up to my hotel room to eat my Genghis bowl for lunch.  It was so yummy!!  It has been great to have one meal I don't have to worry about how to try and eat good when I am out of town!!  I got in a workout at the hotel gym last night I did cardio on the bike and upper body weights.
I am looking forward to coming home this evening!  Exciting weekend ahead!

Health Kwest Day 17

Today was a really good day.  I am in Seattle for meetings again this week.  My meeting today started at 11:30 with lunch, I am lucky because I had my Genghis Grill Bowl for lunch, it was SO yummy, and way better and healthier than the chips and sandwiches they were serving at the meeting!
We had a great guest speaker at the meeting, Greg Bell, who wrote the book Water the Bamboo, http://waterthebamboo.com/.  He was such a great speaker and really gave me alot of things to think about and incorporate to make me a better person professionally and personally.  I am so excited to read the book and learn more!
The hotel gym was closed by the time the meeting ended so I had to do a pushup/ab workout in my room.  I am going to have to get up early in the morning to ensure I get a good workout in before the meetings tomorrow.
Good night all!

Health Kwest Day 16

Good Morning!  Sorry my udpdate for Tuesday is late, it was a very long day!
I started the day with a spin type workout at the gym at 6.  I also got in a lower body weight workout!  I went to my Genghis at lunch at got my bowl to go, I had to get ready to leave town for Seattle again.
I got all packed up, including my bowls for the next 3 day!
My plane landed in Seattle last night around 9:30 but my luggage decided it would like to take a later flight.  Since I had meetings early this morning and they could not guarantee they could get me my luggage prior to the meeting I had to pick my luggage up at 12:30 when it made it in.  Good news is I have my luggage and I am ready for the meeting, just a VERY long day.
Hope everyone has a great day!

Health Kwest Day 15

Good Evening All!  Today was a crazy busy day.  I managed to get in a TKD class this evening and then headed to GG for dinner.  It was so yummy, I had turkey, sliced beef, 1 egg, snap peas, zucchini, squash, onions, garlic water, and island teriyaki sauce.  DELICIOUS and only 330 calories.  It amazes me all the delicious combinations I can make with so few calories!!  I am leaving town tomorrow for Seattle again so I got my to go bowls to take with me this evening.  I just LOVE my McKinney Genghis location, they are so awesome and supportive.  I really am lucky that I got picked to represent the best location :-)

Hope everyone had a great day!!

Health Kwest Day 14

Good Evening All!  Today has been such a long day and I am EXHAUSTED!!!  Got up this morning at 5:30 to go for an early morning walk with a little jog thrown in.  I worked all day and just got home from picking up my to go bowl from Genghis!  It was so yummy!  I am off to sleep now because I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow.
Hope everyone had a great day!

Health Kwest Day 13

Today was such a beautiful day!  I planned on doing a long bike ride but got a flat tire 5 miles in, I am so happy I wasn't 5 miles from home.  Walked bike home 1 mile, which could have been way worse :-).  Then I did a great upper body workout at the gym with about 10 minutes of bike and 10 min of basketball to get some additional calorie burn in!!
After the gym headed to Genghis for dinner.  It was so delicious!  I just love the staff at my Genghis Grill, they are awesome and always so supportive!  I am so lucky that I was chosen first of all for this contest but chosen to represent the McKinney location!!!
I hope everyone had a great Saturday!!

Health Kwest Day 12

I am loving this weather!!  I had a great trip to Seattle this week but I am so glad to be home!!  Today was a really good day.  I went to GG for lunch and it was SO delicious.  I went with my favorite bowl, turkey, shrimp, ham, onions, squash, zucchini, 1 egg, garlic water, island teriyaki.  It was so delicious and only 330 calories.  Tonight I kicked up the workouts since I wasn't able to workout as much as I wanted to when I was out of town.  I did a lower body weight workout and 35 minutes on the stationary bike.  Then I went and did a TKD class.  Although I am tired, the workouts felt really good.
Looking forward to tomorrow, outdoor bike ride and an upper body arm workout.
If you haven't voted yet you can go to gghealthkwest.com, click on Kwest Wall, enter your name, birthday and email and scroll to number 32, McKinney Tx, Kimberly Cox, scroll to the bottom and select submit.
Also, any comments or likes to my posts on the GG Wall on Facebook count as votes.

Thanks for all the support, hope everyone has a great weekend!!
Kim

Health Kwest Day 10

Another long but great day in meetings here in Seattle.  Went to a cool event tonight at a really neat venue in Seattle.  I was planning on working out when I got back to the hotel but just got to the room and I am feeling sick to my stomach.  Looks like I am going to be working out ALOT this weekend to make up for this week, good thing the weather is supposed to be nice at home this weekend.  I am so looking forward to coming home tomorrow!!
Hope everyone has a great night!
Kim

Health Kwest Day 9

Another rainy day in Seattle, but I guess that is to be expected.  Busy day today but I managed to get in 2 workouts so that makes me happy.  I had my bowl for dinner tonight and it was so delicions!!  I just love having a healthy meal that I don't have to worry about, it is always great but so much better when I am out of town!!
I am off to sleep now, hope everyone has a great night!!

Health Kwest Day 8

What an amazing week this has been.  I am so thankful to Genghis for this life changing opportunity and I am taking full advantage of this time.
Today was a good day.  I am in Seattle for work so I had to bring my daily Genghis with me from McKinney.  Since I am out of town I made some changes to the bowls I have been making to make them more travel friendly, mainly I decided to not add the egg because I wasn't sure how it would be.  My bowl was so good, even left over.  It is awesome to know that I have one of my daily meals taken care of so I don't have to worry as much about what I will eat.  I went to the grocery store to pick up some other healthy food to have in my room.  My whole team is in town so we went out to dinner, which was great!!
I came back to the hotel and did a workout before heading to bed.  I did a little time on the eliptical, I am not a big fan, so I moved to the treadmill, then did an upper body workout.
I am off to sleep now.
Please remeber to vote at gghealthkwest.com, click on kwest wall, enter your information, then scroll down to number 32 - Kimberly Elisa Cox, McKinney, TX and click on submit.
Thanks to all for the support!!

Health Kwest Day 7

Hey it's Kim, I apologize this is late.  I didn't get to my hotel in Seattle till 12:30 last night and I was exhausted so I went straight to bed!
Yesterday was a good day.  I started the day at church, great sermon from Pastor Steve.  I am so blessed to have such a great church family!!
I then went to Genghis and got my bowl to go.  I had to finish laundry and get packed so this saved me some time!  I tried to pork for the first tme and it was so yummy!  My bowl had pork, shrimp, squash, zucchini, onions, snap peas, mushrooms, 1 egg, garlic water, steakhouse blend seasoning, garlic, dragon salt and island teriyaki sauce.  It was so good and only 360 calories.
I didn't work out yesterday because I was having pain in my side and didn't want to push myself since I was heading out of town.
I plan to make out with my workout tonight at the hotel!
I am so excited I get to have yummy healthy food even when I am out of town.  Looking forward to my to go bowl for lunch today!!
Hope everyone has a great Monday!!

Kim

Health Kwest Day 6

It was such a beautiful day today!!  I took full advantage and spent some quality time outside!!  I did an upper body arm workout this morning then went to the lake and rode my bike 18 miles.  I am looking forward to upping my mileage but didn't want to push it today since I have to walk/jog 8 miles tomorrow!
After the lake I was starving and so excited for my yummy Genghis bowl!!!  I decided to try some new options this evening along with some staples :-).  I had Turkey, sliced beef, squash, zucchini, onions, baby corn, garlic water, and mongo BBQ sauce.  It was SO yummy.  The sliced beef was so awesome and only 81 calories and less than 3 grams of fat for 2 ounces.  The entire bowl was 345 calories!
Hope everyone had a great weekend and got to enjoy this beautiful weather!!

Health Kwest Day 5

It was such a beautiful day here today, I am SO looking forward to the beautiful weather this weekend.  Planning a bike ride at White Rock Lake tomorrow afternoon and a run at Towne Lake in McKinney on Sunday, so excited to be able to get some exercise outside of the gym!!!
I went to Genghis for lunch today and it was so yummy!!  I went with one of my favorite combos, turkey, shrimp, onions, zucchini, squash, one egg, garlic water and island teriyaki.  So yummy at right at 310 calories. 
Updated voting info.  There is a new way to vote on the GG Health Kwest website.  To vote to to the following link: http://gghealthkwest.squarespace.com/khantestant-spotlight, I am in the middle of the page, Kimberly Cox from McKinney. Click on the Vote for Me!! next to my picture. It will ask for a couple of items from you then scroll to number 32 Kimberly Cox and select the radio button and submit.
I appreciate all the support and kind words, I am so blessed to have such amazing people in my life!!

Health Kwest Day 4

I forgot to turn the volume up on my phone last night so I didn't get in my early workout today.  After work I did 2 miles on the treadmill then went to TKD class.  After class I headed to my Genghis in McKinney!  Everyone there is so awesome and supportive, they are great cheerleaders!!!  I decided to switch things up today and add some ingredients I have never tried.  Today my bowl has chicken, scallops, squash, zucchini, onions, baby corn and Mongo BBQ sauce. It was really good and a nice change and right under 326 calories!! It amazes me all the delicious combinations I can come up with all under 350... calories!!! I just love GG! I did 2 miles on treadmill today then went to TKD class. Kim C from McKinney, TX!
I am looking forward to the warmer weather this weekend so I can get outside and get some exercise.  Planning a long bike ride on Saturday and a long run on Sunday.

Health Kwest Day 3

Wow, today was a really good day!  I am glad that the snow and ice on the roads mostly melted and I was able to get out of the house and make it to the gym and Genghis!!
I did an upper body workout then went to my favorite Genghis in McKinney for lunch!!  I had my favorite bowl which has turkey, shrimp, squash, zucchini, onions, an egg and island teriyaki sauce.  It was so yummy at right at 350 calories!!
I did what we will call a cario mix workout, some plyometrics, bike and basketball.  I just got home from swimming 900 yards.  I don't know why but after swimming I am exhausted and starving!!
I am off to take a shower and relax now.
Tomorrow I am planning to do 4 miles on the treadmill, training for a half marathon in April, and TKD class tomorrow night, I am doing my first tournament next month and don't want to look silly :-).

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Thanks for all the support and motivation!!

Health Kwest Day 2

Had a great day today!  I did a lower body weight workout and my legs are actually less sore than they were during the day, crazy how that works!!  I also went to a TKD class.  It was a great workout and so much fun!
After my workouts I headed to Genghis Grill and had a bowl with turkey, ham, onions, squash, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, 1 egg, and island teriyaki sauce.  It was so yummy and only 305 calories!!!
I am praying the roads aren't bad in the morning, I am kind of looking forward to the 5:45 am spin class, I know crazy!!
Hope everyone has a great night, thank you all for the support and kind words.  I am truely blessed with amazing friends and family!!!

Health Kwest Day 1

Today I started a 90 day journey of the Genghis Grill Health Kwest.  During the next 90 days I will eat a Genghis Grill once a day.  In addition to that meal I am planning to follow the Body for Life eating plan.  I also have some very excting and challenging exercise plans for the next 90 days, my muscles are already sore so this should be fun!
Today I started to day with a Chiropractic adjustment at Eldorado Chiropractic, I have found this is a great way for all kinds of pain to go away!!  I did a upper body workout and 30 minutes on the stationary bike at the gym then headed to Impact Martial Arts for Tae Kwan Do class.  Everyone there is so awesome and supportive.  After my workouts I headed to Genghis Grill in McKinney for my first bowl.  I had Turkey, Shrimp, onions, zucchini, squash, 1 egg and honey soy sauce, no starch.  The bowl was so yummy and only had 355 calories!!  I am so happy to be supporting the McKinney location, Ben Woodring the manager and all of his staff are so awesome.  They are so friendly and super supportive.  The next 90 days are going to be great!!
I am off to bed now so I can wake up for some early cardio :-)
I will be updating here daily to keep everyone informed about my journey!