Category Archives: 1 minute muffin

Sore legs today.

Good thing that I moved my jog to coincide with the shapeover workouts this week. My legs are killing me! I took a short walk today for a little cardio. I have a few days to recover before Sunday’s race.

Yesterday I did a 3 mile jog in 33:39, about my usual pace now. I am shooting for finishing the 5K in 37 minutes. That gives me some leeway with an unfamiliar course and such. It will be fairly chilly Sunday morning, too! Yesterday it was 45 degrees when I was out. I wore sweats, but my short-sleeve wicking shirt. I was really sweaty, but then kind of clammy cold. Ick.
After that jog, we walked to breakfast – so I got another 30 minute walk in, then did my lower body workout. I was ravenous for a lot of yesterday.

I did try the 1 minute muffin with pumpkin today. I just subbed all of the oil with 2 tablespoons of canned pumpkin. I cooked it a little longer than a minute. It was yummy and more moist than the oil version. Go figure. John really liked it, too.

Tried another batch of protein bars with oats, will post that recipe and pics when I get a chance. A little more filling than the cookie one, but less calories and less protein. Lucky for me DH is willing to try all my experiments!

Feeling better today, and 1 minute muffin

On plan again today, as I was yesterday. Feeling a little better mentally about it. Tomorrow is weigh in day, and I expect to post a gain. I am saying that now so that I won’t be bummed tomorrow LOL!

My mother asked me for tips on strength training, so I’ve been doing some reading and such to offer advice. Nothing like a non-professional giving advice! She is going to come over and use the bowflex, so I will help her with form and such.

I tried a 1 minute muffin recipe. I must share this with you, as I was totally fascinated by it.

1/4 cup flax meal
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
1-1/2 tsp oil

Mix and microwave for 1 minute. We used a silicon large muffin cup. This was just like a muffin! A bit bland, but John made some cream cheese frosting to put on top. I am going to experiment with subbing some canned pumpkin for the oil, and adding spices to see what happens.