Here is my last workout (Sunday Feb. 21, 2010)
First of all let me say that I have met a personal goal - deadlifting 100lbs 10 times! I will have to set a new goal for myself (and probably buy another set of weight plates soon)!
Squats - 95lbs
Lunges - should have done 70lbs but only did 1 set at 30lbs
Romanian Deadlifts - 100lbs
BB Bench Press - 60lbs
BB Row - 60lbs
BB Shoulder Press - 45lbs
BB Bicep Curl - 40lbs
BB Lying Tricep Extension - 30lbs
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Day 11, Wednesday
LOW DAY
Breakfast: Fiber One Cereal, 1% milk
WORKOUT: 30 Day Shred, 20 minute walk at incline
AM Snack: 1 whole egg, 4 whites omelet w/ havarti cheese & salsa
Lunch: 1 slice WW bread with natural peanut butter
PM Snack: Fiber One Cereal
Dinner: 3 small ribs, 1 twice baked potato half, cauliflower w/ cheese sauce, salad, glass red wine
Dessert: chocolate cake w/ frosting
OVERALL: OK, I know this was NOT a high carb/calorie day BUT we were going to have guests over for dinner, and sometimes to save myself the embarrassment of explaining why I'm eating something completely different from the rest of the group, I just eat what's there (in moderation). See, whenever I try to explain to anyone my system of calorie zig zagging, or that I'm not eating carbs past 3pm, or that I'm trying to "lean out", I get the same response. "WHY?? You are already so skinny!!"
Well, this may seem like an awesome compliment but it actually embarrasses me. See, most everyone has body issues, even swimsuit models! While I am at a very healthy weight and I am quite lean, there are problem areas I feel could use some improvement. For instance, my backside and my thighs are nowhere near swim suit ready. I am sick and tired of missing out on going to the beach and the pool with my kids because I am ashamed of my legs.
Overweight people never understand this. They laugh at me and tell me how ridiculous it sounds. But I have a goal for myself, and I'm just not going to be satisfied until I reach it. I am ashamed to be seen in a swim suit because I feel like people are looking at my jiggly lumpy thighs in disgust. They probably are shocked to see someone at my weight have such terribly unattractive legs.
I blame it on my 20's. I always used to be able to eat whatever, whenever and still maintain a stick figure. (I will mention though that I was never happy with my thighs, even as a teenager) Then I turned 21 and discovered alcohol. I liked it....too much. I was in college and living in a town where places like McDonalds and Hardees were available to me whenever I felt the urge. Unlike growing up where the nearest fast food place was 30 minutes away. I went crazy! I was careless. I gained weight. Well, I gained FAT. I just wish that I could have started my passion for health and exercise a little sooner.
Anyway (I'm getting windy here) my point is, sometimes your diet doesn't always go as planned. And you have to expect that. I knew I was going to be "naughty" and have ribs and a potato at 6pm and even cake. But I'm OK with that, the little indulges now and then are fine. It doesn't derail me from my goal, I don't just throw in the towel and say, "well, I blew the day, might as well blow the rest of the week too". NO WAY! I'm going to be diligent and consistent. And that is what is going help me acheive my goal!
p.s. that cake was great!
Breakfast: Fiber One Cereal, 1% milk
WORKOUT: 30 Day Shred, 20 minute walk at incline
AM Snack: 1 whole egg, 4 whites omelet w/ havarti cheese & salsa
Lunch: 1 slice WW bread with natural peanut butter
PM Snack: Fiber One Cereal
Dinner: 3 small ribs, 1 twice baked potato half, cauliflower w/ cheese sauce, salad, glass red wine
Dessert: chocolate cake w/ frosting
OVERALL: OK, I know this was NOT a high carb/calorie day BUT we were going to have guests over for dinner, and sometimes to save myself the embarrassment of explaining why I'm eating something completely different from the rest of the group, I just eat what's there (in moderation). See, whenever I try to explain to anyone my system of calorie zig zagging, or that I'm not eating carbs past 3pm, or that I'm trying to "lean out", I get the same response. "WHY?? You are already so skinny!!"
Well, this may seem like an awesome compliment but it actually embarrasses me. See, most everyone has body issues, even swimsuit models! While I am at a very healthy weight and I am quite lean, there are problem areas I feel could use some improvement. For instance, my backside and my thighs are nowhere near swim suit ready. I am sick and tired of missing out on going to the beach and the pool with my kids because I am ashamed of my legs.
Overweight people never understand this. They laugh at me and tell me how ridiculous it sounds. But I have a goal for myself, and I'm just not going to be satisfied until I reach it. I am ashamed to be seen in a swim suit because I feel like people are looking at my jiggly lumpy thighs in disgust. They probably are shocked to see someone at my weight have such terribly unattractive legs.
I blame it on my 20's. I always used to be able to eat whatever, whenever and still maintain a stick figure. (I will mention though that I was never happy with my thighs, even as a teenager) Then I turned 21 and discovered alcohol. I liked it....too much. I was in college and living in a town where places like McDonalds and Hardees were available to me whenever I felt the urge. Unlike growing up where the nearest fast food place was 30 minutes away. I went crazy! I was careless. I gained weight. Well, I gained FAT. I just wish that I could have started my passion for health and exercise a little sooner.
Anyway (I'm getting windy here) my point is, sometimes your diet doesn't always go as planned. And you have to expect that. I knew I was going to be "naughty" and have ribs and a potato at 6pm and even cake. But I'm OK with that, the little indulges now and then are fine. It doesn't derail me from my goal, I don't just throw in the towel and say, "well, I blew the day, might as well blow the rest of the week too". NO WAY! I'm going to be diligent and consistent. And that is what is going help me acheive my goal!
p.s. that cake was great!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, Day 10
LOW DAY
Breakfast: Fiber One cereal
AM Snack: little popcorn, 2 whole eggs, 3 whites, Nature Valley Sweet & Salty bar
WORKOUT: 30 Day Shred, 20 minute walk at incline
Lunch: 5 Boca meatless nuggets, sweet potato fries
PM Snack: Nature Valley Sweet & Salty bar
Dinner: Lentil Soup
Pre-bed snack: Fiber One cottage cheese, 1 tsp Natural Peanut Butter
OVERALL: could have done without 2 of the sweet and salty bars since they have 11 grams of sugar...that was a bad. But still, the day could have been worse. In fact, when I'm not consciously watching my calorie intake, I am positive that it looks much worse. I should actually write down what I eat on one of my "don't give a S*#t" days in the future (hopefully it's WAY into the future) just to compare. I think I'm used to eating a lot.
WEDNESDAY MORNING....
I weighed myself this morning. I try to weigh myself once a week, preferably the 3rd morning after a high carb day. I wasn't overly enthused about the result of over a week of pretty restricted diet and daily exercise but it is going in the right direction so I guess I shouldn't complain. I was down almost a pound. After the Christmas gorge and barf-o-rama fiasco I weighed 115.8 and this morning I was a solid 115.
I don't really have a weight loss goal, but I do have a fat loss goal. And if I lose fat, I'm assuming the scale will go down. I don't expect to be adding muscle with the puny 3 and 5 lb dumbbells I'm using with 30 Day Shred. (that comes next month!!) My goal isn't about weight, it's about measurements. I would LOVE to shave an inch off my thighs. An inch of fat of my thighs would TOTALLY make me happy :)
Breakfast: Fiber One cereal
AM Snack: little popcorn, 2 whole eggs, 3 whites, Nature Valley Sweet & Salty bar
WORKOUT: 30 Day Shred, 20 minute walk at incline
Lunch: 5 Boca meatless nuggets, sweet potato fries
PM Snack: Nature Valley Sweet & Salty bar
Dinner: Lentil Soup
Pre-bed snack: Fiber One cottage cheese, 1 tsp Natural Peanut Butter
OVERALL: could have done without 2 of the sweet and salty bars since they have 11 grams of sugar...that was a bad. But still, the day could have been worse. In fact, when I'm not consciously watching my calorie intake, I am positive that it looks much worse. I should actually write down what I eat on one of my "don't give a S*#t" days in the future (hopefully it's WAY into the future) just to compare. I think I'm used to eating a lot.
WEDNESDAY MORNING....
I weighed myself this morning. I try to weigh myself once a week, preferably the 3rd morning after a high carb day. I wasn't overly enthused about the result of over a week of pretty restricted diet and daily exercise but it is going in the right direction so I guess I shouldn't complain. I was down almost a pound. After the Christmas gorge and barf-o-rama fiasco I weighed 115.8 and this morning I was a solid 115.
I don't really have a weight loss goal, but I do have a fat loss goal. And if I lose fat, I'm assuming the scale will go down. I don't expect to be adding muscle with the puny 3 and 5 lb dumbbells I'm using with 30 Day Shred. (that comes next month!!) My goal isn't about weight, it's about measurements. I would LOVE to shave an inch off my thighs. An inch of fat of my thighs would TOTALLY make me happy :)
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Day 9, Monday
LOW DAY
Breakfast: 2 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 1 slice havarti cheese, oatmeal (couldn't finish it though)
WORKOUT: 30 Day Shred, 20 minute walk at an incline
AM Snack: Protein shake w/ oatmeal and strawberries
Lunch: Lentil Soup, popcorn
PM Snack: Fiber One cereal
Dinner: Salad, 6 Large Sea Scallops
OVERALL: My motivation is still pretty high but today was a day where I had to REALLY fight to not cheat. I think my emotions play a part. Huh, never thought of myself as an emotional eater. Anyway, food choices were pretty ok. Exercise is going amazingly well. Have not gotten off goal (which is to continue 30 day shred until the last day of January) and I think that is the key for me. Before, I was making all these long term goals and I was never reaching them. Making shorter term goals like a month out is better. When I reach it I will feel elated I'm sure.
Breakfast: 2 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 1 slice havarti cheese, oatmeal (couldn't finish it though)
WORKOUT: 30 Day Shred, 20 minute walk at an incline
AM Snack: Protein shake w/ oatmeal and strawberries
Lunch: Lentil Soup, popcorn
PM Snack: Fiber One cereal
Dinner: Salad, 6 Large Sea Scallops
OVERALL: My motivation is still pretty high but today was a day where I had to REALLY fight to not cheat. I think my emotions play a part. Huh, never thought of myself as an emotional eater. Anyway, food choices were pretty ok. Exercise is going amazingly well. Have not gotten off goal (which is to continue 30 day shred until the last day of January) and I think that is the key for me. Before, I was making all these long term goals and I was never reaching them. Making shorter term goals like a month out is better. When I reach it I will feel elated I'm sure.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, Day 7
Saturday 1/9/10
LOW DAY
Breakfast:
1 whole egg, 3 whites (omelet) w/
1 head broccoli, 4 scallions, 1/4 C. cheese
WORKOUT:
30 Day Shred
20 minute brisk walk
AM Snack:
Protein shake w/ muscle milk, oatmeal, frozen strawberries
Lunch:
small Philly Cheese Steak Pita from Pita Extreme
a few Pita Chips (could have done without these)
PM Snack:
1/2 C. Fiber One Cottage Cheese
1 TBSP All Natural Peanut Butter
Dinner:
tiny amount of chicken stir fry (I wasn't hungry at all!)
1 glass red wine
Evening treat:
1 tiny square cappuccino chocolate
OVERALL: I think the day was good again, which makes it an entire week of near perfect eating and exercise behind me! I am so proud of myself! I feel strong, enpowered and successful. And that is just the motivation I need to keep at it!
I have decided that I am going to stick with the calorie cycling and cardio for the month of January to see if I can't get some stubborn fat off. Then, starting in February, I will begin with hardcore weight training again, only doing cardio a few days a week. I will also be bumping up my calorie intake so I can FEED my muscles and hopefully get them to grow and show their beatiful curves!! I think by the end of May, this plan should produce some good results for me.
LOW DAY
Breakfast:
1 whole egg, 3 whites (omelet) w/
1 head broccoli, 4 scallions, 1/4 C. cheese
WORKOUT:
30 Day Shred
20 minute brisk walk
AM Snack:
Protein shake w/ muscle milk, oatmeal, frozen strawberries
Lunch:
small Philly Cheese Steak Pita from Pita Extreme
a few Pita Chips (could have done without these)
PM Snack:
1/2 C. Fiber One Cottage Cheese
1 TBSP All Natural Peanut Butter
Dinner:
tiny amount of chicken stir fry (I wasn't hungry at all!)
1 glass red wine
Evening treat:
1 tiny square cappuccino chocolate
OVERALL: I think the day was good again, which makes it an entire week of near perfect eating and exercise behind me! I am so proud of myself! I feel strong, enpowered and successful. And that is just the motivation I need to keep at it!
I have decided that I am going to stick with the calorie cycling and cardio for the month of January to see if I can't get some stubborn fat off. Then, starting in February, I will begin with hardcore weight training again, only doing cardio a few days a week. I will also be bumping up my calorie intake so I can FEED my muscles and hopefully get them to grow and show their beatiful curves!! I think by the end of May, this plan should produce some good results for me.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Days 16 & 17
Yesterday G-ma walked for 17 minutes although she didn't hardly move at all after that.
Today she walked 20 minutes!! That was my goal for her so I am happy she has reached it. Now if she can just keep it at 20 every day I would be happy.
Today she walked 20 minutes!! That was my goal for her so I am happy she has reached it. Now if she can just keep it at 20 every day I would be happy.
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