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!!