Saturday, October 15, 2011
Getting back in the saddle again
Because it's time to get back on track. On Monday I'm going to start a new 12 weeks it's gotten really bad and I've been eating everything in sight and completely cut off my schedule on working out. I think I'm only going to check in once a week ago that way I don't feel that overpressure to write everything in the blog and on weight watchers . Oh yeah that's the new twist I'm getting used Weight Watchers just to keep track of what I'm eating and making sure I'm not going crazy on the calories. So wish me luck folks. By the way I'm written this entire blog using my iPhone 4s kind of cool that I can talk what I'm trying to say.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Day 33
What I Ate: A lot!
My Workout:
20 min
Treadmill
How I Feel: realizing that not eating right affects how well I do at the gym and I do not like that. Next week will be much much better!
My Workout:
20 min
Treadmill
How I Feel: realizing that not eating right affects how well I do at the gym and I do not like that. Next week will be much much better!
Day 32
What I Ate:
11:30am: Asian Chicken Salad
3pm: Apples and Fries
7:15pm: Artisan Veggie Pizza
My Workout:
39 minutes
Quads: Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Super Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench
How I feel: off track for food but have a new plan. Loving my workouts. Today is my daughters actual 16th birthday...love her to pieces!!!
11:30am: Asian Chicken Salad
3pm: Apples and Fries
7:15pm: Artisan Veggie Pizza
My Workout:
39 minutes
Quads: Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Super Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench
How I feel: off track for food but have a new plan. Loving my workouts. Today is my daughters actual 16th birthday...love her to pieces!!!
Day 31
What I Ate:
8am: Cheese, Almonds, Healthy Nut Crackers
11:30am: Chilled Grape and Chicken Salad
3pm: Crackers
6pm: Baked Chicken Strips, Watermelon
My Workout: Not sure why I am so exhausted. Took the day off and rested!
How I Feel: Tired :)
8am: Cheese, Almonds, Healthy Nut Crackers
11:30am: Chilled Grape and Chicken Salad
3pm: Crackers
6pm: Baked Chicken Strips, Watermelon
My Workout: Not sure why I am so exhausted. Took the day off and rested!
How I Feel: Tired :)
Monday, August 29, 2011
Day 30
What I Ate:
9am: Egg, 1/2 Grapefruit, Whole Wheat Toast
11am: Apple, 2 String Cheese
2:15pm: Mexican Salad
6pm: Baked Chicken Parmesan
8:30pm: Whole Wheat Toast, Peanut Butter
My Workout:
47 minutes
Chest: Chest Press
Shoulders: Shoulder Press
Back: Lat Pulldowns
Triceps: Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls, Standing Hammer Curls
How I Feel: Very hopeful. I can feel a difference in my clothing. Today was the beginning of month two so I took some measurements. I am down 4 pounds (after thinking I hadn't lost any) and I lost 4 inches!!! Very pleased indeed.
by the way I took my weight today but as I said before I am no longer playing the scale game...once a month for reference is it!!!!- Kelly'sbodyforlife
9am: Egg, 1/2 Grapefruit, Whole Wheat Toast
11am: Apple, 2 String Cheese
2:15pm: Mexican Salad
6pm: Baked Chicken Parmesan
8:30pm: Whole Wheat Toast, Peanut Butter
My Workout:
47 minutes
Chest: Chest Press
Shoulders: Shoulder Press
Back: Lat Pulldowns
Triceps: Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls, Standing Hammer Curls
How I Feel: Very hopeful. I can feel a difference in my clothing. Today was the beginning of month two so I took some measurements. I am down 4 pounds (after thinking I hadn't lost any) and I lost 4 inches!!! Very pleased indeed.
by the way I took my weight today but as I said before I am no longer playing the scale game...once a month for reference is it!!!!- Kelly'sbodyforlife
Day 29
First Day of Week 5
What I ate: today was my mom,s wedding reception so I skipped breakfast, nibbled on finger foods at the wedding and had a burger for dinner!!
My workout:
20 min
Treadmill (HIIT)
How I Feel: I really pushed the intensity tonight and loved it.
What I ate: today was my mom,s wedding reception so I skipped breakfast, nibbled on finger foods at the wedding and had a burger for dinner!!
My workout:
20 min
Treadmill (HIIT)
How I Feel: I really pushed the intensity tonight and loved it.
Day 28
Free Day
Today we celebrated my daughter's 16th birthday. I can't believe it. I am teary eyed just blogging this. So glad she is such a fantastic girl!!!
Today we celebrated my daughter's 16th birthday. I can't believe it. I am teary eyed just blogging this. So glad she is such a fantastic girl!!!
Day 27
What I Ate: ?
My Workout:
60 Minutes
Kickboxing class with Vicky Family :)
How I Feel:
Sore, which is a good thing!!!
My Workout:
60 Minutes
Kickboxing class with Vicky Family :)
How I Feel:
Sore, which is a good thing!!!
Day 26
What I Ate:
Who knows, but it definitely involved tacos!!!
My Workout:
30 minute run around my daughter's highschool.
How I feel:
Loving exercise and getting prepped for a more organized week next week!
Who knows, but it definitely involved tacos!!!
My Workout:
30 minute run around my daughter's highschool.
How I feel:
Loving exercise and getting prepped for a more organized week next week!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Time To Toss The Scale
Wow, another fitness vs diet revelation....Throw Out The Scale...seriously. I am obsessed with weighing myself everyday, I mean in the diet world that was my measure of success. However I am in the fitness world now and success, I have found, is measured very differently. Did you know that a pound of muscle is 5 times smaller that a pound of fat....5 times!! So over these next 8 weeks, if my scale only shows a 10 lb loss, I could still be a lot smaller. See the measures in the fitness world are about % of body fat. So technically if I replaced a lot of my fat with muscle then I will be smaller, clothes sizes will go down and I will look like I lost. 40 lbs. This is so hard to wrap my head around. In the fitness world, I am looking at inches too, especially around the core. Fitness with good nutrition is the slow but steady wins the race approach. The more muscle you have, the more fat your body burns, the faster your metabolism etc.... I know I am not completely scientific with my explanation but basically the longer I am in this game the easier it will get and so I have to be patient and throw out the damn scale!!
What do you think?
What do you think?
Day 25
My Workout:
Chest: Chest Press
Shoulders: Shoulder Press
Back: Midrow Machine
Triceps: Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Standing Hammer Curls, Seated Dumbbell Curls
How I feel: I really pushed my workout today even though I was working out across from Ryan Reynolds :) I haven't tracked my food the last few days and I feel disappointed in myself. Most of my adult life I have been on some type of diet...so I am predisposed to guilt associated with food. What I am finding is that the fitness world is different from the diet world. Instead of counting calories , I need to fuel my body. Instead of diet drinks and low fat this and non fat that, I need to focus on nutrition. I tried to prepare myself for the massive amount of cooking and prep I have had to do by making six weeks of menus and grocery shopping lists but some days I still fall short. In the diet world I could have a lot of processed food but in the fitness world that is a no no. So each day is a new day and each day I will get better at this and won't miss my tacos so much. I guess the bonus is that I get a weekly free day where I can have my tacos I just need to remember that!
What do you struggle with?
Chest: Chest Press
Shoulders: Shoulder Press
Back: Midrow Machine
Triceps: Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Standing Hammer Curls, Seated Dumbbell Curls
How I feel: I really pushed my workout today even though I was working out across from Ryan Reynolds :) I haven't tracked my food the last few days and I feel disappointed in myself. Most of my adult life I have been on some type of diet...so I am predisposed to guilt associated with food. What I am finding is that the fitness world is different from the diet world. Instead of counting calories , I need to fuel my body. Instead of diet drinks and low fat this and non fat that, I need to focus on nutrition. I tried to prepare myself for the massive amount of cooking and prep I have had to do by making six weeks of menus and grocery shopping lists but some days I still fall short. In the diet world I could have a lot of processed food but in the fitness world that is a no no. So each day is a new day and each day I will get better at this and won't miss my tacos so much. I guess the bonus is that I get a weekly free day where I can have my tacos I just need to remember that!
What do you struggle with?
Day 24
My Workout:
20 minutes
Ran around the high school while waiting for my daughter to get out of cheer practice.
How I feel: proud that I got my workout in despite obstacles.
20 minutes
Ran around the high school while waiting for my daughter to get out of cheer practice.
How I feel: proud that I got my workout in despite obstacles.
Day 23
My Workout:
36 minutes
Quads: Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Super Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench
How I feel: workout was crazy today, everyone wanted to use the same equipment at the same time...UGHH!
36 minutes
Quads: Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Super Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench
How I feel: workout was crazy today, everyone wanted to use the same equipment at the same time...UGHH!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Day 22
What I ate:
9:09am: Whole Wheat Toast, Peanut Butter
11am: Myoplex Lite Bar
12:45pm: Whole Wheat Turkey Sandwich
3:45pm: 2 Hardboiled Eggs, Orange
6:36pm: Hoisin Pork & Vegetable Stir Fry, Brown Rice
8:41pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
My Workout
22 minutes
Treadmill (HIIT)
How I Feel: Awesome. Starting off week 4 with a bang. Really pushed my run and was dripping with sweat. I love working out!!
9:09am: Whole Wheat Toast, Peanut Butter
11am: Myoplex Lite Bar
12:45pm: Whole Wheat Turkey Sandwich
3:45pm: 2 Hardboiled Eggs, Orange
6:36pm: Hoisin Pork & Vegetable Stir Fry, Brown Rice
8:41pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
My Workout
22 minutes
Treadmill (HIIT)
How I Feel: Awesome. Starting off week 4 with a bang. Really pushed my run and was dripping with sweat. I love working out!!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Day 20
What I ate:
9am: Cheerios, Milk
11am: 2 Tacos
2:16pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
5:30pm: Spaghetti
My Workout:
Upper Body 56 minutes
Chest: Hoist Chest Press
Shoulders: Hoist Shoulder Press
Back: Hoist Lat Pulldown, Mid-row
Triceps: Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls, Standing Hammer Curls
How I feel: okay so end of week 3, tough week with sickness. Need to get on track with food. Feel great about my workouts, I really enjoy it and have not had a problem incorporating in my schedule.
9am: Cheerios, Milk
11am: 2 Tacos
2:16pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
5:30pm: Spaghetti
My Workout:
Upper Body 56 minutes
Chest: Hoist Chest Press
Shoulders: Hoist Shoulder Press
Back: Hoist Lat Pulldown, Mid-row
Triceps: Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls, Standing Hammer Curls
How I feel: okay so end of week 3, tough week with sickness. Need to get on track with food. Feel great about my workouts, I really enjoy it and have not had a problem incorporating in my schedule.
Friday, August 19, 2011
What is HIIT?
What is High Intensity Interval Training?
High Intensity Interval Training is all about speed. Speed during exercises - it's intense. Speed during workouts - usually they last less than 20 minutes and speed for results - an hiit workout will lose up to 9 times more fat than a similar cardio workout. It is mostly used for individuals trying to lose weight but the rate at which it can make you fitter makes it valuable for all types of exercise. It has a number of distinct goals and differences which make it unique.
The workout begins at an intensity of 6 out of 10. This is essentially your recovery routine but is at a faster pace than most. Consider this to be a fast jog.
Each set excluding the last ends off at an intensity of 9. This should be as fast as you can go for a minute. Give each 9 your all.
The last interval of the last set is important. It ends off with a 10. As you are already going as fast as you can, this extends the set by another minute and is exhausting, depleting whatever energy you had left. A lot of times the 9 fades into the 10 with your pace constantly decreasing. You may find that you have already slowed down by the end of the first minute, when you hit the 10 try going back up to full pace, then hold that there for as long as you can. You will almost certainly not be able last but this is key moment in this workout.
High Intensity Interval Training is all about speed. Speed during exercises - it's intense. Speed during workouts - usually they last less than 20 minutes and speed for results - an hiit workout will lose up to 9 times more fat than a similar cardio workout. It is mostly used for individuals trying to lose weight but the rate at which it can make you fitter makes it valuable for all types of exercise. It has a number of distinct goals and differences which make it unique.
The workout begins at an intensity of 6 out of 10. This is essentially your recovery routine but is at a faster pace than most. Consider this to be a fast jog.
Each set excluding the last ends off at an intensity of 9. This should be as fast as you can go for a minute. Give each 9 your all.
The last interval of the last set is important. It ends off with a 10. As you are already going as fast as you can, this extends the set by another minute and is exhausting, depleting whatever energy you had left. A lot of times the 9 fades into the 10 with your pace constantly decreasing. You may find that you have already slowed down by the end of the first minute, when you hit the 10 try going back up to full pace, then hold that there for as long as you can. You will almost certainly not be able last but this is key moment in this workout.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Day 19
What I ate:
9am: nothing
11am: nada
1pm: taco
3pm: zilch
6pm: hot dog
8pm: frozen yogurt
My workout:
20 minutes
Treadmill (HIIT)
How I feel: sick but healing. Annoyed with myself because I am not eating properly and sad because life was so crazy today that I missed my favorite kickboxing class with my friend Vicky. She is a teacher, and today was her last week day off so hoping we can get together in the evenings. Love going to the gym with her because she seriously kicks ass and she's hilarious! She motivates me and so does my running friend Michele. A girl has got to have strong ladies in her life to lead the way!! Who motivates you?
9am: nothing
11am: nada
1pm: taco
3pm: zilch
6pm: hot dog
8pm: frozen yogurt
My workout:
20 minutes
Treadmill (HIIT)
How I feel: sick but healing. Annoyed with myself because I am not eating properly and sad because life was so crazy today that I missed my favorite kickboxing class with my friend Vicky. She is a teacher, and today was her last week day off so hoping we can get together in the evenings. Love going to the gym with her because she seriously kicks ass and she's hilarious! She motivates me and so does my running friend Michele. A girl has got to have strong ladies in her life to lead the way!! Who motivates you?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Day 18
What I ate:
Still not hungry, so I didn't eat right. I had two slices of pizza and a salad for lunch and then I had a tiny plate of baked ziti and salad tonight. Need to get my appetite back.
My Workout:
20 minutes treadmill (HIIT)
38 minutes
Lower Body
Quads: Hoist Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Hoist Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench
How I feel: I am still at the tail end of my cold, but I am so glad that I made myself go into the gym. It really is the me time I need.
Still not hungry, so I didn't eat right. I had two slices of pizza and a salad for lunch and then I had a tiny plate of baked ziti and salad tonight. Need to get my appetite back.
My Workout:
20 minutes treadmill (HIIT)
38 minutes
Lower Body
Quads: Hoist Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Hoist Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench
How I feel: I am still at the tail end of my cold, but I am so glad that I made myself go into the gym. It really is the me time I need.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Day 16
Still sick. Going to bed early, planning to double up on workouts next two days. Hope I feel better tomorrow!!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Day 15
Week 3 is not starting off well because I am sick. Didn't want to eat all day. Had a turkey sandwich for lunch and then BFL steak, rice and broccoli for dinner. Not supposed to be fueling my body so poorly. Did not do cardio today so I will add it to my upper body workout tomorrow. Hopefully a good nights rest will help me get right back on schedule.
Day 14
Free Day!
Great day, went to dinner and movies with another couple. Shopped for new shoes for my youngest kids. Overall a great day.
Great day, went to dinner and movies with another couple. Shopped for new shoes for my youngest kids. Overall a great day.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Day 13
What I ate:
9am: Chex, Milk
12pm: Turkey Avocado Sandwich
2:30pm: Chocolate Banana Protein Shake
4pm: String Cheese, Crackers
6:30pm: Dad's Green Chili
9pm: Grilled Cheese
My workout:
44 minutes
Lower Body
Quads: Hoist Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Hoist Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench, Floor Crunches
How I feel:
Made it through week 2. Today my husband came to the gym and coached me, it was very cool having him there!!
9am: Chex, Milk
12pm: Turkey Avocado Sandwich
2:30pm: Chocolate Banana Protein Shake
4pm: String Cheese, Crackers
6:30pm: Dad's Green Chili
9pm: Grilled Cheese
My workout:
44 minutes
Lower Body
Quads: Hoist Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Hoist Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench, Floor Crunches
How I feel:
Made it through week 2. Today my husband came to the gym and coached me, it was very cool having him there!!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Day 12
What I ate:
8am: Whole Wheat English Muffin, Peanut Butter
11am: Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich, 2 Waffle Fries, 1 Nugget
1pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
4pm: 3 Taquitos
6pm: Philly Hotdog
9pm: Myoplex Lite Bar, Lemon Fruit Bar
My Workout
45 Minutes Kickboxing
20 Minutes Treadmill (HIIT)
How I feel:
Sore, sore, super sore and I ate like a pig today. Tomorrow my husband might come to the gym with me and that makes me super happy!
8am: Whole Wheat English Muffin, Peanut Butter
11am: Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich, 2 Waffle Fries, 1 Nugget
1pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
4pm: 3 Taquitos
6pm: Philly Hotdog
9pm: Myoplex Lite Bar, Lemon Fruit Bar
My Workout
45 Minutes Kickboxing
20 Minutes Treadmill (HIIT)
How I feel:
Sore, sore, super sore and I ate like a pig today. Tomorrow my husband might come to the gym with me and that makes me super happy!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Day 11
What I ate:
9am: Rice Chex, Milk
12pm: Turkey Avocado Sandwich
2:30pm: Chocolate-Banana Protein Shake
5pm: Grilled Chicken Burritos
7:42pm: Whole Wheat Muffin, Peanut Butter, Lemon Fruit
My Workout:
Upper Body
Chest: Hoist Chest Presses
Shoulders: Hoist Shoulder Presses
Back: Hoist Lat Pulldowns
Triceps: Closed Grip Pushdowns, Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls, Standing Hammer Curls
How I feel:
Crushed it today!! Just saying'. But seriously... I really am getting better at hitting my high points and increasing all my intensity levels. Boy I hope this works. What's your favorite workout?
9am: Rice Chex, Milk
12pm: Turkey Avocado Sandwich
2:30pm: Chocolate-Banana Protein Shake
5pm: Grilled Chicken Burritos
7:42pm: Whole Wheat Muffin, Peanut Butter, Lemon Fruit
My Workout:
Upper Body
Chest: Hoist Chest Presses
Shoulders: Hoist Shoulder Presses
Back: Hoist Lat Pulldowns
Triceps: Closed Grip Pushdowns, Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls, Standing Hammer Curls
How I feel:
Crushed it today!! Just saying'. But seriously... I really am getting better at hitting my high points and increasing all my intensity levels. Boy I hope this works. What's your favorite workout?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Day 10
What I ate:
9am: Potatoes O'Brien, Milk
11am: Myoplex Lite Bar
1:30pm: Strawberry Chicken Salad
6pm: Filet Mignon, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli
7:30pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
8:30pm: 3 Oreo Cakesters, Handful Almonds
My Workout:
20 minutes
Treadmill (HIIT)
How I Feel:
My body is feeling it. I felt really sluggish when I got to the gym today, but decided to push forward. I ended up hitting a higher 10 than I have before. Feeling really good about that.
9am: Potatoes O'Brien, Milk
11am: Myoplex Lite Bar
1:30pm: Strawberry Chicken Salad
6pm: Filet Mignon, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli
7:30pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
8:30pm: 3 Oreo Cakesters, Handful Almonds
My Workout:
20 minutes
Treadmill (HIIT)
How I Feel:
My body is feeling it. I felt really sluggish when I got to the gym today, but decided to push forward. I ended up hitting a higher 10 than I have before. Feeling really good about that.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Day 9
What I ate:
9:30am: Spanish Omelet
1pm: Turkey Sub
2:30pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
5:30pm: Tangy BBQ Chicken, Brown Rice, Snackimals
7:30pm: Whole Wheat English Muffin, Cottage Cheese
10pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
My Workout:
34 minutes lower body
Quads: Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Prone Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench
30 minutes with trainer
How I feel:
Great, I did my workout a little faster than I should because I wanted to be on time with the trainer. She showed some great new exercises that really pushed me so I am going to include them in my workouts. Feeling stronger everyday!!
9:30am: Spanish Omelet
1pm: Turkey Sub
2:30pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
5:30pm: Tangy BBQ Chicken, Brown Rice, Snackimals
7:30pm: Whole Wheat English Muffin, Cottage Cheese
10pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
My Workout:
34 minutes lower body
Quads: Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Prone Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises, Ballet Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench
30 minutes with trainer
How I feel:
Great, I did my workout a little faster than I should because I wanted to be on time with the trainer. She showed some great new exercises that really pushed me so I am going to include them in my workouts. Feeling stronger everyday!!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Day 8
What I ate:
12pm: Cilantro Burrito
2pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
4pm: Cottage Cheese, Apple
6pm: American Goulash, Sprite
8:42pm: Chocolate Myoplex Shake
10:16pm: Whole Wheat English Muffin w/peanut butter
My Workout:
20 minutes treadmill ( HIIT method)
How I feel:
Very tired but excited to be starting week 2.
12pm: Cilantro Burrito
2pm: Myoplex Lite Bar
4pm: Cottage Cheese, Apple
6pm: American Goulash, Sprite
8:42pm: Chocolate Myoplex Shake
10:16pm: Whole Wheat English Muffin w/peanut butter
My Workout:
20 minutes treadmill ( HIIT method)
How I feel:
Very tired but excited to be starting week 2.
Day 7
Free Day
This means no planned meals and no planned workouts. Today is time to chill, which I did with my daughter, we shopped, ate and went to the movies. Great free day!
This means no planned meals and no planned workouts. Today is time to chill, which I did with my daughter, we shopped, ate and went to the movies. Great free day!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Day 6
What I ate:
9:21am: 2 Eggs, Whole Wheat muffin
12pm: Myoplex Bar
2pm: High Protein Shake
4pm: Swiss Turkey Krisp
6:30pm: Steak, Sweet Potato, Salad
9:50pm: Cottage Cheese
My Workout:
56 Minutes Upper Body
Chest: Dumbbell Bench Presses, Dumbbell Flyes
Shoulders: Seated Dumbbell Press, Dumbbell Side Raises
Back: Mid Row Machine
Triceps: Close Grip Pull Downs, Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls, Standing Hammer Curls
How I Feel:
Fantastic, I hit my highs today and even got a compliment from a bodybuilder on my form. Feeling a little more confident knowing next week will be even better. Looking forward to my free day tomorrow. I am spending it with my oldest daughter. We are going to do back to school shopping, have dinner and see a movie!!
Do you take a free day?
9:21am: 2 Eggs, Whole Wheat muffin
12pm: Myoplex Bar
2pm: High Protein Shake
4pm: Swiss Turkey Krisp
6:30pm: Steak, Sweet Potato, Salad
9:50pm: Cottage Cheese
My Workout:
56 Minutes Upper Body
Chest: Dumbbell Bench Presses, Dumbbell Flyes
Shoulders: Seated Dumbbell Press, Dumbbell Side Raises
Back: Mid Row Machine
Triceps: Close Grip Pull Downs, Standing Dumbbell Extensions
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls, Standing Hammer Curls
How I Feel:
Fantastic, I hit my highs today and even got a compliment from a bodybuilder on my form. Feeling a little more confident knowing next week will be even better. Looking forward to my free day tomorrow. I am spending it with my oldest daughter. We are going to do back to school shopping, have dinner and see a movie!!
Do you take a free day?
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Day 5
What I ate:
7:45am: 2 Slices Turkey Bacon, Oatmeal
11am: Myoplex Bar, 6 French Fries
1pm: Chicken Breast, 1slice Cheese Pizza
3:38pm: English Muffin, 3 Peanut Butter Cups
6:21pm: Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
8pm: Cheerios
My Workout:
45 Minute Kickboxing Class
45 Minute Group Strength Training
How I feel:
I love group classes, especially kickboxing. It's very motivating and I always leave with a smile on my face. Normally today would have been a 20 minute cardio, but I felt 1 1/2 hours of fitness class would cover me. I ate like a crazy person today, which is discouraging, but I've been reading stories of BFL champions and they all say the cravings for the junk will go away, so I have to move forward and take it one day at a time.
7:45am: 2 Slices Turkey Bacon, Oatmeal
11am: Myoplex Bar, 6 French Fries
1pm: Chicken Breast, 1slice Cheese Pizza
3:38pm: English Muffin, 3 Peanut Butter Cups
6:21pm: Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
8pm: Cheerios
My Workout:
45 Minute Kickboxing Class
45 Minute Group Strength Training
How I feel:
I love group classes, especially kickboxing. It's very motivating and I always leave with a smile on my face. Normally today would have been a 20 minute cardio, but I felt 1 1/2 hours of fitness class would cover me. I ate like a crazy person today, which is discouraging, but I've been reading stories of BFL champions and they all say the cravings for the junk will go away, so I have to move forward and take it one day at a time.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Day 4
What I ate:
9:37 am: Turkey Bacon Melt
12:15pm: Myoplex Bar
2:30pm: Big Green Salad, 2 Hardboiled Eggs, 6 Whole Wheat Banana Muffin Bites, 3 Doritos
5:30pm: Taco-Pasta Salad, D Coke
7:32pm: Myoplex Chocolate Protein Shake
My Workout:
39 minutes
Quads: Leg Extensions
Hamstrings: Lying Leg Curls
Calves: Angled Calf Raises
Abs: Ab Bench, Ab Flex
How I Feel:
I definitely look forward to meeting with the trainer next week, need some variety for the lower body. I am starting to get familiar with all the equipment, but still feel like a fish out of water. I love being around the active people at the gym and seeing the regulars. I want to say "hey, I'm one of you now". Tomorrow I am off to the gym with my friend for kickboxing class!! It really is fun with a friend.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Day 3
What I ate:
9:01am: 3 slices of Turkey Bacon, One Whole Wheat English Muffin
11 am: Asian Steak Salad, Wheat Thins
1:15pm: Myoplex Bar
4pm: Myoplex Chocolate Shake
6pm: Noodles & Co Small Pasta Fresca with Grilled Chicken, Diet Coke
8:32pm: Swiss Turkey Krisp
My Workout:
20 minutes on the stationary bike
How I Feel:
I am still very positive, a little sore and feeling a little hungry but mostly satisfied. The food has been pretty yummy and my family is eating it too, so no double dinners here.
What is your favorite healthy meal?
9:01am: 3 slices of Turkey Bacon, One Whole Wheat English Muffin
11 am: Asian Steak Salad, Wheat Thins
1:15pm: Myoplex Bar
4pm: Myoplex Chocolate Shake
6pm: Noodles & Co Small Pasta Fresca with Grilled Chicken, Diet Coke
8:32pm: Swiss Turkey Krisp
My Workout:
20 minutes on the stationary bike
How I Feel:
I am still very positive, a little sore and feeling a little hungry but mostly satisfied. The food has been pretty yummy and my family is eating it too, so no double dinners here.
What is your favorite healthy meal?
Day 2 - August 1, 2011
What I ate:
9:20 am: Turkey Bacon Melt, diet coke
1pm: Strawberry Banana Protein Shake
3pm: Asian Chicken Salad
6:10pm: Asian Beef Kabobs, Brown Rice, Asian Vegetable Medley
8pm: Myoplex Bar, Swiss Turkey Krisp
My Workout:
52 minutes
Chest: Dumbbell Bench Press
Shoulders: Seated Dumbbell Press
Back: Wide-Grip Pull Downs
Triceps: Close-Grip Pushdowns
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls
How I feel:
This was a great start to upper body training. I felt strained in some areas and a need for more in others, so I will have to adjust. I met with a trainer, she showed me a couple more upper body exercises and some core exercises. I loved meeting with her and I will meet with her again next week for some lower body exercises. I feel like I need a few sessions to get proper use of equipment and some additional exercises not I n my BFL book. By the way, I highly recommend the purchase of Bill Phillips books to help get started. They have provided so much information.
Does anyone else meet with a trainer?
9:20 am: Turkey Bacon Melt, diet coke
1pm: Strawberry Banana Protein Shake
3pm: Asian Chicken Salad
6:10pm: Asian Beef Kabobs, Brown Rice, Asian Vegetable Medley
8pm: Myoplex Bar, Swiss Turkey Krisp
My Workout:
52 minutes
Chest: Dumbbell Bench Press
Shoulders: Seated Dumbbell Press
Back: Wide-Grip Pull Downs
Triceps: Close-Grip Pushdowns
Biceps: Seated Dumbbell Curls
How I feel:
This was a great start to upper body training. I felt strained in some areas and a need for more in others, so I will have to adjust. I met with a trainer, she showed me a couple more upper body exercises and some core exercises. I loved meeting with her and I will meet with her again next week for some lower body exercises. I feel like I need a few sessions to get proper use of equipment and some additional exercises not I n my BFL book. By the way, I highly recommend the purchase of Bill Phillips books to help get started. They have provided so much information.
Does anyone else meet with a trainer?
Day 1 - July 31, 2011
Day 1 was actually two days ago but decided to start blogging today.
What I ate:
9 am: Turkey Bacon Melt , diet Coke
1pm: Asian Chicken Salad
2:30pm: Myoplex Bar
4:08pm: Swiss Turkey Krisp
6pm: Rosemary Chicken, Couscous with Pinenuts and Steamed Broccoli
8:30pm: Myoplex Chocolate Shake
Workout:
20 minutes on treadmill
How I feel:
I am really excited to be doing this. I have tried BFL before and quit. I decided this time to prepare more. I created six weeks of menus and shopping lists that I can use easily and I joined a gym. I scheduled my longer workouts for days when the kids are in preschool and my husband has agreed to cover for me on the other days. If I get in a bind, there is daycare at the gym.
Is anyone else doing a BFL challenge? What do you do to stay organized and prepared?
What I ate:
9 am: Turkey Bacon Melt , diet Coke
1pm: Asian Chicken Salad
2:30pm: Myoplex Bar
4:08pm: Swiss Turkey Krisp
6pm: Rosemary Chicken, Couscous with Pinenuts and Steamed Broccoli
8:30pm: Myoplex Chocolate Shake
Workout:
20 minutes on treadmill
How I feel:
I am really excited to be doing this. I have tried BFL before and quit. I decided this time to prepare more. I created six weeks of menus and shopping lists that I can use easily and I joined a gym. I scheduled my longer workouts for days when the kids are in preschool and my husband has agreed to cover for me on the other days. If I get in a bind, there is daycare at the gym.
Is anyone else doing a BFL challenge? What do you do to stay organized and prepared?
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