Notes: The weight routine was quite exhausting today. As lazy as I claim to be (really am) I know that I have to, absolutely must, do the ideal 5-6x every time. No slacking! As for diet...I'm looking at you Mary to keep me strong. lol.
Notes: Performance wise I was satisfied w/ my first go at an endurance run. My heart wasn't too overwhelmed. I should be able to avoid stopping at my next go. Once i reach 30min consistently i will focus on increasing speed. as for the length of the run...thats TBD. Diet wise it was ok. Being a longer/busier day i dont believe i ate enough. What i do like is the banana protein shake before cardio. really helps the energy level. i definitely recommend.
ya i was gonna say something when looking at the meatball entry lol hahah and hte chicken fingers lol. WALL OF SHAME!!! but blue menu is great! lol. soon... 5k run! lol
Notes: i can't believe how horrible i am in weight training. today my muscles didnt even reach lactic threshold they were just right out fatigued. im not so much discouraged as i am mad at myself. i want/need to get back to where i was. my body's definitely been craving carbs. i was craving a sandwich the whole time at work. good thing there were leftovers from a mtg. i didnt have to waste money. and the rice during my post workout. its not so bad. but i had to limit myself because the chicken fingers are breaded. i dont want to increase my carbs any time soon. we'll see how intense these cravings get. or if they pass. i'm happy to say that i avoided even taking a nibble of a cookie, wings, fries and a spinach dip today. its not good working in the food industry. my new motto: "WWMD - what would mary do?" lol. you love it. *wink* my mindset is definitely back into 'competition mode'. ive become more hard on myself. dont want to write too much about it. just gotta keep my focus positive.
i'm not gonna lie and i'm pretty sure i made it obvious. Not a fan of this format for circuit training. Not at all. Never again. lol. my diet i have to get used to the routine. when im really busy at work i just plain forget to eat because i never look at the time. i should be keeping my times in btw small cause my meals are small. maybe i should get a beeper. lol. im really wondering what im going to do this weekend. i will absolutely have to watch what i eat. have fun training this weekend guys. see you back in the gym on monday.
Meal 1 - protein bar Meal 2 - CHEAT: spring rolls & pad thai Meal 3 - shake (water) Meal 4 - cold cuts, earls beef&veg thing Meal 5 - PB, almonds
Notes:
overall im happy with my discipline this weekend. because i was away from it all i couldve totally binged to my hearts content but i didnt. i didnt want to come back from the weekend all gross and hating myself. a big thing that motivated me was having ro there. whenever she'd snack on something it made my 'no, thank yous' more firm. too bad she isnt around more often. lol. *shaking head at self* another thing i'll admit but dont like. i hate how i look in the pictures this weekend. so depressing. boo, im a girl. lol.
Notes: I've been gone from the gym way too long. Gonna be working like a mofo for the next two weeks. Hopefully by the end of this run I won't get sick.
Got raped at work today. Pretty bummed that I didnt get to go to the gym. I was really jonesin' to run and destress a little. T-13 days. can't wait. Diet wise I have to watch my sugar intake. My yogurt has quite a bit. and my soy milk apparently. I was totally wrong. Mary's milk kicks my milk's ass without a doubt. lol.
finally went back to the gym. sheesh. actually enjoyed the intervals. never thought id miss running. definitely want to up the endurance. i need to work on my breathing and start making a conscious effort to stretch after. while im running my greatest limitation is my lung capacity. after the run, thats when i can feel the lactic acid building up. stretching will ease the soreness and speed up muscle recovery.
hey i dont trust you i think i need you to take pictures of your meals to prove that it is what your eating...i'm trustworthy guy geez i'm not a liar, well a liar that lies for bad but more so for the good
Notes: It was an ok day. weight training is killing me. im thinking of changing to the 10exercises 3x routine. we'll see. for my cheat, yeah I could've gotten the salad. but i had to carpe diem w/ being at a new restaurant and all.
Notes: holy anorexic, i know. the mexican food didnt sit well in my tummy at all. had quite the interrupted sleep and work was...interesting. no one else got sick. maybe it was a sign. maybe my body was shocked by the 'heaviness' like my friend said. maybe i just suck. either way, i didnt feel like eating much. poor muscles.
a big (N)*poop sound* to this week. worked out at my brother's place. marcy has a policy where outside shoes are prohibited from touching her equiptment. so i had to borrow some random shoes. they hurt like hell. too small. was talking to ro last nite. for her bday celebration she wants to be a size 9. and is vowing to stick to a clean diet until then. so now i must beat her. hopefully that will keep me good.
yes you must have good?!? what the?!?!!? the non eating has effected your grammar as well i see hahaha its ok i think everyone had a pretty bad weekend. its those damn holidays...killer i tells ya *mumbling profanities to a stuffed bunny while eating a chocolate easter egg haha kidding no chocolate NEVA!
Had quite a few carbs today. Which i dont mind really. just dont want to make a habit of it.
i have a new 'goal'. to fit into a nice size 8 dress for ro's formal(if im realy ambitious a possible 6/7). it's JUNE. less than 8 weeks.
so my routine will change a bit. a main focus is just dropping in size now. thus a greater emphasis on cardio. and weights just to maintain the flab/minimize muscle loss.
Today i was just spent after the gym. But a good kind of spent. where u feel accomplished. i increased the wt for some of my exercises. running was difficult though. hard time getting enough oxygen in. i dunno why. Was examining myself in a tanktop just now. im actually pleased w/ how my shoulders and chest have 'shaped-down'. so my real problem areas are my arms and back. i guess we'll see how my body decides to go from here on.
I dont really consider helping rob move a workout. but it was some sort of activity. tomorrow i shall be back in the gym. diet was ok. from now on i gotta ask for the dressing on the side. esp for a caesar. i was soooo hungry after work. but because i just want to sleep i kept my last meal light. nite.
It was a good last day. But now I can put my health higher up on the priority list. Now i have no excuses. I have more than enough time to dedicate to my workouts.
'physically' it was a good day. happy w/ my endurance on the treadmill. slowly getting there. and my diet was good. 'mentally' i am struggling. a complete, 'i feel fat' day. if i dont start losing my upper body soon i dunno how obtainable by size 8 goal is going to be.
body's fluctuate so where yesterday was a 'feel fat' day, tomorrow may be a 'shit im sexy' day lol. its good that ur able to focus more on ur health now that montanas is done with. good stuff! and 7 weeks is a long ass time! u can still beat ro and hit hte size 8!
Sucks that I missed the gym again. The steak shwarma was a tad too salty for me. but at least now i know. And im happy that i avoided another CHEAT! the fam was hungry after the show and of course wanted chinese food. hence my random poultry meal. it was hard looking at their food though. reallll...hard. damn my cousin and her metabolism. lol.
Trying a new 'caloric cycling' thing that robert recommended. so today was my first carb day. it was tough and i think that made me go a little overboard for my post-workout meal. Gym was good. It actually went by really quickly today. Gotta start working the muscles. Picked up a new muscle&fitness women's mag. so that should spark something.
Because this cheat was 'legit' i didn't feel so useless after. i'm really liking the low carb days cause ure body doesnt retain any water, so you get to feel 'skinny' the whole day. But i definitely don't want to do a complete atkins diet. i like to know i still have muscle under there somewhere. heheheh. i have one more planned low carb day tomorrow. i shall think about where i go from there.
Hey its Mary Maybe I should try these low carb days. But I'm quite addicted to carbs I must say... How are you finding it? Is it hard to avoid the carbs? Overall, what do low carb days accomplish? Maybe I should ask Rob but then he's going to get all technical hahahah.
00-03min - work rate 3.0 03-15min - work rate 5.0 15-20min - work rate 5.5
Diet:
Meal 1 - chicken breast, egg beaters Meal 2 - shake (water) Meal 3 - almonds Meal 4 - spicy chicken caesar (dressing on side) Meal 5 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana) Meal 6 - chicken & grilled veg on focaccia (W), caesar (dressing on side) Meal 7 - protein pudding (good idea mary. thanks robert)
Notes:
Although late, happy w/ the results i'm seeing. Glad i pushed myself to go to the gym after my nap. Really have to start weights tomorrow. I should challenge myself on the treadmill more. hi carb day tomorrow. it'll def be a mental challenge.
Good self confidence boost day. Both Ro and Jamie pointed out that it looks like i lost even more weight. And then there's the Ro changing room 'mishap'. I dunno how/when it happened. But this plateau is finally over with.
I found a new weight routine. its actually a 4 day split. but it walks you through a time period of 6 weeks. exact amount of time until the formal. i'll take it as fate.
diet wise was ok. hard to time my meals properly. def enjoyed the hi carb day. my last meal was a pre-bed 'snack'. not the smartest choice. but i wanted to take adv of the carbs.
Started weight training. finally. its a 4 day split routine. it tells you what to do every day for 6 weeks. so we'll see how this goes. i MUST stick with it though. Mixed emotions w/ my diet. Overall it was ok. Too much protein powder for one day. My post-workout meal may have been a bit much. had carbs at nite, but i was aiming for a low carb day. So because I dunno where i was calorie wise i cut my fat amount in the avocado. i know im picky. but...6 WEEKS!!! lol
I am absolutely exhausted. I know I pantied out on my 2nd interval run. But I didn't want to just not do it, so I lowered the speed. I don't think i've worked this hard since last summer. Diet was good. But not a strict low carb day. And the pizza had a bit more cheese, not enough chicken. boooo to the server. Tomorrow I will push for a complete low carb and then go hi carb on Wed.
Good job today ladies! Here's to the beginning of a new Monday ritual. Cheers!
Wanted to try out an endurance day on one type of equipment. because my body was so tired i opted for the low impact route. it was still tough. Finally an actual low carb day. I have to watch my fat/cal content. especially when i dont eat at home. The rice i had was the Bistro Express Uncle Ben's one. It's alright. Quick. So I'm already a fan.
Oh you triend the Uncle Bens 2min rice? Its so easy! The taste could be better, but if you eat it with a stirfry, you don't notice the difference. Did you have the wholegrain brown rice? Its the only one i've tried. If you ever try the sidekicks brown rice it is crap - and takes about 20min to make too. Unless I made it wrong.. it was like mushy.
Ok day. Even though i got 6 meals in, the time btw meals 1&2 and 4&5 were wayy too long. Hi carb days really throw me off portion wise. The shoulder workout was nice because it was short. (Y)
My biceps are weak. Was running beside someone today. Felt the neeeeeed to increase the speeeeed. lol. Meal 6 was gooooooood. i was crazy craving korean bbq (those damn mashed potatoes) but didnt want to pay for it later. Baby steps, right?
I just realized that this is the first week since the beginning of the comp that ive trained accordingly. did weights, cardio and diet as intended. how crazy is that? Tomorrow should be a rest day. I may go to the gym and do something light just to be active. Or maybe i'll go biking. who knows. Cardio was actually good. sweat like a mofo. I find it hard to find the motivation to train hard on a Friday. Partly because no ones there...and party because well...its friday night. If anything I should plan my rest days on this day. Very good low carb day. Because yesterday was a moderate carb. Tomorrow i shall do another low carb and do hi carb on Sunday.
Alright. One month in...time to reassess the goals...
As posted at the beginning:
JEN'S GOALS
Body Related:
1. lose 20lbs on the scale
2. squeeze into a size 6
mayyyy be hard. emphasis on 'squeeze'
3. get rid of bra tire on back (lol)
4. get rid of sausage arms (lol)
5. BE BEACHBODY READY BY SAUBLE!!! *WOOP*WOOP*!
I feel all these goals are obtainable. i dont expect major tone in my arms and back. but there should be less sausage-y-ness and tire-y-ness
Performance Related:
1. NEVER skip a weight day.
definitely have NOT been keeping up with this goal. its disappointing and must be turned around. the saggy-sags look is NOT flattering. NO MORE indecisiveness!
2. ALWAYS have ONE endurance cardio day a week
this has been ok. i try to push for at least 1 40min workout a week. eventually will focus on my RUNNING endurance
3. run the 5k in 25mins.
haven't trained for this YET. now that the weather is getting nicer. i should start moving my runs outdoors...in time
General 'Related': 1. actually FINISH this competition.
Uhhhhh...HELLS YEAH I BETTER!
my WORKOUT and DIET however have been tweaked quite a bit.
*NEW* WORKOUT:
Weights (split routine)
Day 1 - Chest + Triceps Day 2 - Legs + Calves Day 3 - Rest Day 4 - Shoulders Day 5 - Back + Biceps Day 6 - Rest Day 7 - Rest
Note: reps change every week.
Cardio
- interval training on weight days - endurance training on non-weight days
*NEW* DIET:
Carb Cycling
Day 1 - LOW carb Day 2 - LOW carb Day 3 - HI carb Day 4 - MOD carb Day 5 - LOW carb Day 6 - LOW carb Day 7 - HI carb
This the IDEAL schedule. Pattern may change dping on how my body feels/training on a particular day.
Decided to go for the hi carb day instead so then tomorrow I can start my carb cycling like the schedule in my previous post. Too lazy to write more. Overall, enjoyable rest day.
Trust me - you are an inspiration too! Lets all make lean chicken burgers together! Thats so randon....
So you're gonna do 2 classes with us next week? Thats the goal at least.. I don't know how dead we're going to feel.. but we'll see. BTW your farting friend keeps talking to me in the changeroom!
Training was backwards & random. I couldnt get a treadmill right away hence the bike. And i wanted to watch the raptors hence cardio before weights. Meal 1 was crap. i dunno why i didnt make a shake. And i realized ive been forgetting to take in a bedtime shake.
The row machine was different. Adv: works ur upper body. Disadv: can't work up a crazy sweat. I realized last nite that i ruined my cycle. Wed was supposed to be moderate but i practiced low. so i made today another low and tomorrow and saturday will be high and moderate respectively.
Meal 1 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana) Meal 2 - beef, rice (B) Meal 3 - chicken burger, bun (B), skewers Meal 4 - chicken burger, bun (B) Meal 5 - CHEAT! lots of white food.
Notes:
So the moderate carb day turned into an ultimate carb day. lol. *shaking head* Anywho. HotHouse is a good restaurant. You guys should definitely try. Even the salads looked good.
Because of the cheat the previous night i figure my body needed a good ol fashion kick in the behind. not to punish myself (i dont want to surround myself w/ negative thoughts) but just to push myself. still a long long way to go....
Running was tough today. I tried to push myself w/ the running intervals (running at a fast & slow pace instead of walking) and failed horribly. I guess thats a new goal to shoot for. lol. I really shouldnt go out to eat. No matter what, its going to put me over my calorie count.
I have a horrible short-term memory. I really have to start focusing on my cardio. This is the first leg workout where I really pushed myself. By the last exercise my legs were shaking soooo much. I thought I was going to collapse right in the middle of the gym.
I dunno what kinda carb day today was. lol. They ordered a fancy schmancy lunch today (someone's last day). I just couldnt resist the bread basket. But I did limit myself and went for the BB. I dunno how feasable the size 8 by june 2nd is gonna be. My upper body just won't give. All I can do is work hard and no matter where I end up. As long as its better than where I am now. I cant complain.
Walked to and from the gym yesterday w/ con. It wasn't that bad at all. I think it shall be a new thing. I just landed a new part-time job by square one. I should make it a point to walk to & from work as well. That's if I dont have to rush to BK in the afternoon though. and if its not incredibly humid. We'll see. And I'd like to be smaller than the older filipino girl at the gym. I think she should be the next step and then emelyne. I should work on my core more.
I'm not gonna lie, this past weekend was a COMPLETE write off. I discovered the greatness of smoked salmon cream cheese (light) on a toasted bagel. so my carb count was through the roof. i tried to add some kinda protein source to steady the blood sugar levels. And once the family got together to celebrate...oh man...i went crazy. NHB. But it was an enjoyable weekend. made me realize how much i missed their company.
And Ro's formal is cancelled. She still wants to have a semi-formal-house-party (so dumb) on the same day. So i still gotta look HAWT. So i still gotta work hard.
Again...Good job today ladies. Weight training was INTENSE. that crazy woman killed me! lol.
yo i dont care if her shit is cancelled... you are not getting out of working crazy hard to beat everyone! only a few more weeks till sauble so lets do this! BEACHBODY TIME!!!!
the past week hasn't been good. i went from not eating at all (ive become the opposite when stressed) to eating every indulgence imaginable..PANCAKES!!!
oh wells. as much as i didnt want to go to the gym, its good i forced myself. cant let it all go to waste. nosireebob. its always been about the 'lifestyle change'. can i get a "WHUT-WHUT..?!"
im thinking about starting a new morning cardio routine. but i dunno if i want to run. perhaps i shall invest in the HIP-HOP ABS.....???? lol.
My diet has been very random the past two days. My new job offers donuts to the students and staff. Im going crazy. Tomorrow will have more structure because I actually made some food. First run outside. Wasn't too demanding, surprisingly. Prob cause the area (cawthra & N. Service Rd) was different. I would like to build up that habit for when i go back to NJ. So then I dont go through another AC downhill mishap. hehhehe.
my most profound apologies to everyone. I know and understand how one person can throw off the momentum of the whole team. Even if by a little bit. and it's not fair. Good job for those that have kept on truckin'. and No worries to those that have slipped a little here and there every so often. More often that not you have fought through every pained breathe and sore muscle. You continuously push yourself back up. and when you couldn't, that's what we were there for. To be the annoying, nagging a$$hole that would grab your arm, force you back up, and wouldn't let you give up. and as angry as you were at the moment, you would not be where you are now. Because you have kept on fighting. And you are still here. For fighting through those moments, I applaud you the most.
We are so close to the peak. The most challenging part of this journey. Because you have made great leaps but have greater bounds to go. You are tired and your patience has run weary. And now, your teammates will become your greatest asset AND your greatest enemy. You learn to bite your lip and take the helping hand. It's make or break.
But it's worth it.
I don't know how else to end this but to say...It'll be worth it.
I've been so into my work I've been missing my snacks. Before I know it, its time to go home. I should really set a personal timer or something. I've discovered the greatness that is the steamer. The chicken dumplings are a homemade version, so i can control what goes into it (lots of cilantro..u'd love it robert). and the salmon...oh man...OH MAN! j'adore. i should invent a human health friendly metal chelator treatment in pill form. for the fish lover in you.
Class was good. It was different. These classes have made my body ache. Definitely not used to this jumping around business. hehehe. Meal 3 was cause we're testing out a new caterer at work. I was very careful w/ portions.
Yaa we did jump a lot from this class. I could see myself in the mirror and I was seriously laughing at myself cause I looked like an idiot! But it was fun still. I just didn't like the whole dancing part, that sorta tango whatever you call it. :S But I did enjoy the music though. Haha.
Did you hear, ELECTRIC AVENUE??? hahahaha. Ok I'm weird.
I guess this is a "there and back again" type blog. I once was fat, then I was skinn(ier), and now once again I am fat.
I've made the decision (once again) that I need to make some changes, but this time, make them for good. I am married now. I have a house, a wife who loves me, a great family, an amazing support network of friends, and a dream of starting my own family. I have reasons... more then ever before, to take my life back...
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Sunday, March 25 - Day 1
Workout: Running intervals on the treamill. Two rounds. 15mins each.
Round 1 - work rate 6.5; rest rate 3.0
Round 2 - work rate 7.0; rest rate 3.5
Diet:
Meal 1 - shake (soy + water)
Meal 2 - philly deluxe (WB, no CH)
Meal 3 - shake (w/ water)
Meal 4 - CHEAT (ref. wall of shame)
Meal 5 - swiss 1/4 chick w/ salad
Meal 6 - shake (water)
Monday, March 26 - Day 2
Workout: Weight Training - Supersets
Ex 1 - deadlifts
Ex 2 - chest press
Ex 3 - squats
Ex 4 - bentover rows
Ex 5 - lunges
Ex 6 - push ups
20 reps each ex. Repeated 3x (Note: Ideal 5-6x)
Diet:
Meal 1 - lean burger, toast(BB) w/ PB
Meal 2 - shake (water)
Meal 3 - turkey wrap, lean meatballs
Meal 4 - lean burger
Meal 5 - CHEAT (ref. wall of shame)
Meal 6 - shake (water, soy, yogurt)
Notes:
The weight routine was quite exhausting today. As lazy as I claim to be (really am) I know that I have to, absolutely must, do the ideal 5-6x every time. No slacking! As for diet...I'm looking at you Mary to keep me strong. lol.
Tuesday, March 27 - Day 3
Workout: Endurance Cardio
00-05min - warm up 3.0
05-19min - jog 5.0
19-21min - rest 3.0
21-30min - jog 5.0
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, burger, eggo pancake (1)
Meal 2 - shake (water)
Meal 3 - meatballs, corn
Meal 4 - turkey wrap (BB), chicken fingers (3)
Meal 5 - shake (banana, yogurt, water, soy)
Meal 6 - chicken fingers (6), cottage cheese cup
Notes:
Performance wise I was satisfied w/ my first go at an endurance run. My heart wasn't too overwhelmed. I should be able to avoid stopping at my next go. Once i reach 30min consistently i will focus on increasing speed. as for the length of the run...thats TBD.
Diet wise it was ok. Being a longer/busier day i dont believe i ate enough. What i do like is the banana protein shake before cardio. really helps the energy level. i definitely recommend.
***NOTE: all my processed meats are provided by the BLUE MENU @ loblaws.
ya i was gonna say something when looking at the meatball entry lol hahah and hte chicken fingers lol. WALL OF SHAME!!! but blue menu is great! lol. soon... 5k run! lol
Wednesday, March 28 - Day 4
Workout: Weight training.
- varied my squat Ex. bar instead of plate.
- repeated 3x.
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, toast (BB) w/ PB, 1/2 chicken breast
Meal 2 - shake (water)
Meal 3 - meatballs, corn
Meal 4 - 1/2 roast beef sand (Pumpernickel, L, T)
Meal 5 - chicken wrap (BB), burger
Meal 6 - protein bar
Meal 7 - chicken fingers (6), yogurt, rice (3 forkfulls...lol)
Meal 8 - PB
* meatballs always eaten w/ s&s sauce
* burgers always eaten w/ ketchup
* all wraps are homemade unless stated otherwise. tortilla (BB, mini) + 'meat', lettuce, cheese.
Notes:
i can't believe how horrible i am in weight training. today my muscles didnt even reach lactic threshold they were just right out fatigued. im not so much discouraged as i am mad at myself. i want/need to get back to where i was.
my body's definitely been craving carbs. i was craving a sandwich the whole time at work. good thing there were leftovers from a mtg. i didnt have to waste money. and the rice during my post workout. its not so bad. but i had to limit myself because the chicken fingers are breaded. i dont want to increase my carbs any time soon. we'll see how intense these cravings get. or if they pass.
i'm happy to say that i avoided even taking a nibble of a cookie, wings, fries and a spinach dip today. its not good working in the food industry. my new motto: "WWMD - what would mary do?" lol. you love it. *wink*
my mindset is definitely back into 'competition mode'. ive become more hard on myself. dont want to write too much about it. just gotta keep my focus positive.
too much talking. im out.
WWMD
hahah
you're funny
What kind of chicken fingers are you eating btw?
I tried the blue menu ones and they were dry and bland.
yeah those are the same chicken fingers mary. this is my first time buying them. they're ok.
Thursday, March 29 - Day 5
Workout: Circuit training w/ the team
Ex Rotation: skipping-step-sprint
- 1min each
- repeated 10x
Diet:
Meal 1 - burger, egg beaters, toast w/ PB
Meal 2 - shake (water), almonds
Meal 3 - meatballs, corn
Meal 4 - turkey wrap (BB, L)
Meal 5 - almonds
Meal 6 - meatballs, chicken finger (1), 1/2 banana
Meal 7 - chicken vermicelli
Meal 8 - PB
Notes:
i'm not gonna lie and i'm pretty sure i made it obvious. Not a fan of this format for circuit training. Not at all. Never again. lol.
my diet i have to get used to the routine. when im really busy at work i just plain forget to eat because i never look at the time. i should be keeping my times in btw small cause my meals are small. maybe i should get a beeper. lol.
im really wondering what im going to do this weekend. i will absolutely have to watch what i eat.
have fun training this weekend guys. see you back in the gym on monday.
Friday, March 30 - Day 6
Workout: Nothing.
Meal 1: egg beaters, toast (BB) w/ PB
Meal 2: shake (water)
Meal 3: chicken teriyaki udong soup, salmon maki
Meal 4: 1/4 chicken white, salad, bun (BB)
Notes: as you see i didnt eat often enough so my meals were bigger. which i dont like because u mentally struggle w/ whats enough.
Saturday, March 31 - Day 7
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - protein bar
Meal 2 - steak & veg stir-fry w/ rice
Meal 3 - protein bar
Meal 4 - toasted chicken club (HM, BB)
Meal 5 - CHEAT: alcohol (2 cups)
Sunday, April 1 - Day 8
Workout: nothing.
Diet:
Meal 1 - protein bar
Meal 2 - CHEAT: spring rolls & pad thai
Meal 3 - shake (water)
Meal 4 - cold cuts, earls beef&veg thing
Meal 5 - PB, almonds
Notes:
overall im happy with my discipline this weekend. because i was away from it all i couldve totally binged to my hearts content but i didnt. i didnt want to come back from the weekend all gross and hating myself.
a big thing that motivated me was having ro there. whenever she'd snack on something it made my 'no, thank yous' more firm. too bad she isnt around more often. lol. *shaking head at self*
another thing i'll admit but dont like. i hate how i look in the pictures this weekend. so depressing. boo, im a girl. lol.
Monday, April 2 - Day 9
Workout: Nap. lol. *shaking head at self*.
Diet:
Meal 1 - toast (BB) w/ PB, burger, egg beaters
Meal 2 - shake (water), almonds
Meal 3 - burger, string beans
Meal 4 - yogurt, almonds, 1/2 apple
Meal 5 - almonds, 1/2 apple
Meal 6 - 1/4 chicken (W), salad (w/ thai), bun (BB)
Meal 7 - turkey burger w/ HM.
Notes: I've been gone from the gym way too long. Gonna be working like a mofo for the next two weeks. Hopefully by the end of this run I won't get sick.
Tuesday, April 3 - Day 10
Workout: i suck.
Diet:
Meal 1 - lean kashi cereal, soy, 1/2 banana
Meal 2 - yogurt, almonds
Meal 3 - salad, chicken breast, caesar dressing (v. little)
Meal 4 - shake (water), 1/2 apple
Meal 5 - chicken wrap (BB), 1/2 apple
Meal 6 - shake (avocado, soy, water)
Notes:
Got raped at work today. Pretty bummed that I didnt get to go to the gym. I was really jonesin' to run and destress a little. T-13 days. can't wait.
Diet wise I have to watch my sugar intake. My yogurt has quite a bit. and my soy milk apparently. I was totally wrong. Mary's milk kicks my milk's ass without a doubt. lol.
Wedneday, April 4 - Day 11
Workout: Cardio (FINALLY)
Runnings intervals. 2 rounds. 15mins each.
Round 1 - work rate 6.5; rest rate 3.0
Round 2 - work rate 7.0; rest rate 3.0
Diet:
Meal 1 - eggs, toast (BB) w/ AB
Meal 2 - yogurt, almonds
Meal 3 - salad (w/ sesame thai dress), chicken fingers (3)
Meal 4 - shake (water), 1/2 apple
Meal 5 - chicken wrap, 1/2 apple, chicken burger
Meal 6 - swiss 1/4 chick, salad, bun (BB)
Meal 7 - shake (avocado, soy, water)
Meal 8 - PB
Notes:
finally went back to the gym. sheesh. actually enjoyed the intervals. never thought id miss running. definitely want to up the endurance. i need to work on my breathing and start making a conscious effort to stretch after. while im running my greatest limitation is my lung capacity. after the run, thats when i can feel the lactic acid building up. stretching will ease the soreness and speed up muscle recovery.
hey i dont trust you i think i need you to take pictures of your meals to prove that it is what your eating...i'm trustworthy guy geez i'm not a liar, well a liar that lies for bad but more so for the good
you should be able to edit ur comments, not have to delete the whole thing.
Thursday, April 6 - Day 12
Workout:
weight routine
repeated 5x
Diet:
Meal 1 - lean kashi w/ soy, 1/2 banana
Meal 2 - almonds, 1/2 apple
Meal 3 - chicken burger, salad, ritz (BB, 6)
Meal 4 - chicken shwarma (BB), veg thingy
Meal 5 - CHEAT! burrito & deep friend ice cream
Notes: It was an ok day.
weight training is killing me. im thinking of changing to the 10exercises 3x routine. we'll see.
for my cheat, yeah I could've gotten the salad. but i had to carpe diem w/ being at a new restaurant and all.
Friday, April 7 - Day 13
Workout: nothing. running to the washroom.
Diet:
Meal 1 - lean kashi w/ soy, 1/2 banana, egg beaters
Meal 2 - almonds
Meal 3 - mahi-mahi filet (i like), corn
Meal 4 - shake (soy, avocado, water), almonds
Notes: holy anorexic, i know. the mexican food didnt sit well in my tummy at all. had quite the interrupted sleep and work was...interesting. no one else got sick. maybe it was a sign. maybe my body was shocked by the 'heaviness' like my friend said. maybe i just suck. either way, i didnt feel like eating much. poor muscles.
wow, did anyone else realize that ive been dating my entries incorrectly?
Saturday, April 7 - Day 14
Workout:
treadmill - 10min; work rate 5.0
elliptical - 30min intervals; work rate 10.0
Diet:
Meal 1 - CHEAT! rob's mom's shiz
Meal 2 - shake (water)
Meal 3 - shake (soy, avocado, water)
Notes:
a big (N)*poop sound* to this week.
worked out at my brother's place. marcy has a policy where outside shoes are prohibited from touching her equiptment. so i had to borrow some random shoes. they hurt like hell. too small.
was talking to ro last nite. for her bday celebration she wants to be a size 9. and is vowing to stick to a clean diet until then. so now i must beat her. hopefully that will keep me good.
Sunday, April 8 - Day 15
Workout: nothing.
Diet:
Meal 1 - lean kashi w/ soy, 1/2 banana, egg beaters
Meal 2 - protein bar
Meal 3 - protein bar
Meal 4 - CHEAT! tempura udong, spicy salmon, sushi pizza.
Notes: i'm sorry guys. i really am. i have to good. i really do.....i'm sorry. lol
yes you must have good?!? what the?!?!!? the non eating has effected your grammar as well i see hahaha its ok i think everyone had a pretty bad weekend. its those damn holidays...killer i tells ya *mumbling profanities to a stuffed bunny while eating a chocolate easter egg haha kidding no chocolate NEVA!
ya i was wondering what it was that you were trying to convey as well lol. ya boo to this weekend!
i have to DO good. sheesh man. SHEESH!
Workout: nothing.
Diet:
Meal 1 - eggs, toast (BB) w/ PB
Meal 2 - yogurt, almonds
Meal 3 - chicken burger, salad
Meal 4 - shake (water)
Meal 5 - turkey wrap (BB), chicken burger
Meal 6 - protein bar
Meal 7 - roasted veg thin crust pizza (BB) w/ goat cheese, add chicken
Notes:
uhhhh...so why am i in this competition again?
Tuesday, April 10 - Day 17
Workout:
Cardio; treadmill
00-02min warm up - 3.0
02-20min intervals
work rate 7.0; rest rate 3.5
20-25min dec speed by 0.5 til end
25-30min cool down
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg, toast (BB) w/ PB
Meal 2 - yogurt, almonds
Meal 3 - chicken fingers (4), corn
Meal 4 - shake (water), 1/2 apple
Meal 5 - turkey wrap (BB), pizza fr mon (1 slice)
Meal 6 - turkey wrap (BB)
Meal 7 - almonds
Meal 8 - mahi-mahi filet, rice (W)
Meal 9 - PB
Notes:
Had quite a few carbs today. Which i dont mind really. just dont want to make a habit of it.
i have a new 'goal'. to fit into a nice size 8 dress for ro's formal(if im realy ambitious a possible 6/7). it's JUNE. less than 8 weeks.
so my routine will change a bit. a main focus is just dropping in size now. thus a greater emphasis on cardio. and weights just to maintain the flab/minimize muscle loss.
HERE WE GO!!!!!!
Rub bum in face?
ROBERT YOU WILL DO NO SUCH THING!!!!!!!!!
lol. thanks mary. howd u like that multigrain tilapia anyways?
Wednesday, April 11 - Day 18
Workout:
Weight Training
- re: superset
- Repeated 3x
Cardio
- running intervals 10min
- work rate 7.0; rest rate 3.5
Diet:
Meal 1 - shake (water), eggs, toast (BB) w/ PB
Meal 2 - turkey burger, corn
Meal 3 - turkey wrap (BB), almonds
Meal 4 - turkey wrap (BB), 1/2 apple
Meal 5 - turkey burger, 1/2 potato
Meal 6 - BACA steak w/ onion, rice (W)
Meal 7 - PB
Notes:
Today i was just spent after the gym. But a good kind of spent. where u feel accomplished. i increased the wt for some of my exercises. running was difficult though. hard time getting enough oxygen in. i dunno why.
Was examining myself in a tanktop just now. im actually pleased w/ how my shoulders and chest have 'shaped-down'. so my real problem areas are my arms and back. i guess we'll see how my body decides to go from here on.
NEW GOAL/VOW: only cheat at family parties.
8 WEEKS! BAH!
Thursday, April 12 - Day 19
Workout:
Stepper. level 6 - 30mins.
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, toast (BB) w/ PB, 1/2 banana, shake (water)
Meal 2 - yogurt, almonds
Meal 3 - turkey burger, corn
Meal 4 - burger, chicken fingers (2), 1/2 apple
Meal 5 - shake (water, soy, 1/2 banana), chicken fingers (2)
Meal 6 - BACA steak w/ onion, rice (W)
Meal 7 - PB
Notes:
The stepper was a nice change. worked at a low level because i didnt want to lean on the bars too much.
i (l) BACA
Friday, April 13 (oooOoOOo) - Day 20
Workout:
"helping rob move"
Diet:
Meal 1 - chicken breast, egg, toast (BB) w/ PB
Meal 2 - turkey wrap (BB), almonds
Meal 3 - asiago chicken caesar salad
Meal 4 - turkey wrap (BB), almonds
Meal 5 - burger, chicken fingers (3)
Meal 6 - shake (water, soy), PB
Notes:
I dont really consider helping rob move a workout. but it was some sort of activity. tomorrow i shall be back in the gym.
diet was ok. from now on i gotta ask for the dressing on the side. esp for a caesar.
i was soooo hungry after work. but because i just want to sleep i kept my last meal light.
nite.
Saturday, April 14 - Day 21
Workout:
Nothing.
Diet:
Meal 1 - burger, toast (BB) w/ PB, 1/2 banana
Meal 2 - protein bar
Meal 3 - chicken caesar salad
Meal 4 - burger? (cant remember)
Meal 5 - protein bar
Meal 6 - CHEAT! korean BBQ
Notes:
Not too happy w/ myself. *shrugs*.
One more day and Montanas is over and done with. Finally.
Sunday, April 15 - Day 22
Workout:
Nothing.
Diet:
Meal 1 - lean kashi w/ soy, 1/2 banana, egg beaters
Meal 2 - lean burger
Meal 3 - CHEAT! Montanas (re: wall of shame)
Notes:
It was a good last day. But now I can put my health higher up on the priority list. Now i have no excuses. I have more than enough time to dedicate to my workouts.
7 WEEKS!
Monday, April 16 - Day 23
Workout:
Cardio - Running
00-03min work rate 3.0
03-20min work rate 5.0
20-23min work rate 3.0
23-36min work rate 5.0
Diet:
Meal 1 - lean kashi w/ soy, 1/2 banana, egg beaters
Meal 2 - turkey wrap (BB)
Meal 3 - burger
Meal 4 - shake (soy), 1/2 apple
Meal 5 - chicken shawarma (BB)
Meal 6 - shake (water, soy, 1/2 banana)
Meal 7 - tuna burger, 1/2c pasta (BB)
Meal 8 - almonds
Notes:
'physically' it was a good day. happy w/ my endurance on the treadmill. slowly getting there. and my diet was good. 'mentally' i am struggling. a complete, 'i feel fat' day. if i dont start losing my upper body soon i dunno how obtainable by size 8 goal is going to be.
body's fluctuate so where yesterday was a 'feel fat' day, tomorrow may be a 'shit im sexy' day lol. its good that ur able to focus more on ur health now that montanas is done with. good stuff! and 7 weeks is a long ass time! u can still beat ro and hit hte size 8!
and frig, "bodies", not "body's". now im correcting myself all over the place.
Tuesday, April 17 - Day 24
Workout:
Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg, shake (w/ soy), toast (BB) w/ PB
Meal 2 - turkey wrap (BB)
Meal 3 - steak shwarma
Meal 4 - chicken fingers (4), corn
Meal 5 - steamed chicken & BBQ Duck on rice (mmmm...tasteless)
Notes:
Sucks that I missed the gym again. The steak shwarma was a tad too salty for me. but at least now i know. And im happy that i avoided another CHEAT! the fam was hungry after the show and of course wanted chinese food. hence my random poultry meal. it was hard looking at their food though. reallll...hard. damn my cousin and her metabolism. lol.
Wednesday, April 18 - Day 25
Workout:
Cardio
Elliptical - 'fat int program' (30min)
00-05min resistance 8.0
05-10min resistance 10.0
10-25min resistance 12.0
25-28min resistance 14.0
28-30min resistance 11.0
Treadmill - 'manual' (17min)
00-03min work rate 3.0
03-15min work rate 5.0
15-17min work rate 2.0
Diet:
Meal 1 - burger, egg beaters
Meal 2 - shake (water)
Meal 3 - burger
Meal 4 - almonds
Meal 5 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana)
Meal 6 - burger, chicken fingers (3), 1/2 pack ramen noodles
Meal 7 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 avocado)
Notes:
Trying a new 'caloric cycling' thing that robert recommended. so today was my first carb day. it was tough and i think that made me go a little overboard for my post-workout meal.
Gym was good. It actually went by really quickly today.
Gotta start working the muscles. Picked up a new muscle&fitness women's mag. so that should spark something.
that actually really good for a low carb day! good job jen!
Thursday, April 19 - Day 26
Workout:
Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - burger, egg beaters
Meal 2 - shake (water)
Meal 3 - grilled chicken caesar salad (dressing on side)
Meal 4 - shake (water, soy)
Meal 5 - burger
Meal 6 - CHEAT! mandarin (legit)
Meal 7 - shake (water, soy)
Notes:
Because this cheat was 'legit' i didn't feel so useless after. i'm really liking the low carb days cause ure body doesnt retain any water, so you get to feel 'skinny' the whole day. But i definitely don't want to do a complete atkins diet. i like to know i still have muscle under there somewhere. heheheh. i have one more planned low carb day tomorrow. i shall think about where i go from there.
Hey its Mary
Maybe I should try these low carb days. But I'm quite addicted to carbs I must say...
How are you finding it? Is it hard to avoid the carbs? Overall, what do low carb days accomplish? Maybe I should ask Rob but then he's going to get all technical hahahah.
Friday, April 20 - Day 27
Workout:
Cardio
Stepper (20min)
00-05min - level 6
05-20min - level 8
Treadmill (20min)
00-03min - work rate 3.0
03-15min - work rate 5.0
15-20min - work rate 5.5
Diet:
Meal 1 - chicken breast, egg beaters
Meal 2 - shake (water)
Meal 3 - almonds
Meal 4 - spicy chicken caesar (dressing on side)
Meal 5 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana)
Meal 6 - chicken & grilled veg on focaccia (W), caesar (dressing on side)
Meal 7 - protein pudding (good idea mary. thanks robert)
Notes:
Although late, happy w/ the results i'm seeing.
Glad i pushed myself to go to the gym after my nap.
Really have to start weights tomorrow.
I should challenge myself on the treadmill more.
hi carb day tomorrow. it'll def be a mental challenge.
Saturday, April 21 - Day 28
Workout:
Nothing. What happened? I dunno.
Diet: (hi carb)
Meal 1 - chicken breast, corn, egg beaters, toast (BB) w/ PB
Meal 2 - beef teriyaki w/ rice (W)
Meal 3 - burger, toast (2, BB)
Meal 4 - chicken w/ bayou rice (W&B)
Meal 5 - chicken w/ bayou rice (W&B)
Notes:
Good self confidence boost day. Both Ro and Jamie pointed out that it looks like i lost even more weight. And then there's the Ro changing room 'mishap'. I dunno how/when it happened. But this plateau is finally over with.
I found a new weight routine. its actually a 4 day split. but it walks you through a time period of 6 weeks. exact amount of time until the formal. i'll take it as fate.
diet wise was ok. hard to time my meals properly. def enjoyed the hi carb day. my last meal was a pre-bed 'snack'. not the smartest choice. but i wanted to take adv of the carbs.
6 WEEKS!!!
If bayou rice (W&B) = rice that is white and black lol i should start calling it that also hahah
i meant white and brown rice in that last post lol
Sunday, April 22 - Day 29
Workout:
Weight Training - chest & triceps
Cardio - treadmill.
intervals. 2 rounds. 12mins each.
Round 1 - work rate 7.0, rest rate 3.5
Round 2 - work rate 7.5, rest rate 3.5
Diet:
Meal 1 - shake (water, soy, 1/2 banana)
Meal 2 - chicken breast, bayou rice (B&W), chicken fingers (4), yogurt
Meal 3 - protein pudding
Meal 4 - burger
Meal 5 - crab legs, rice (W)
Meal 6 - protein pudding
Meal 7 - shake (water, soy, 1/4 avocado), 3 turkey cold cuts
Notes:
Started weight training. finally. its a 4 day split routine. it tells you what to do every day for 6 weeks. so we'll see how this goes. i MUST stick with it though.
Mixed emotions w/ my diet. Overall it was ok. Too much protein powder for one day. My post-workout meal may have been a bit much. had carbs at nite, but i was aiming for a low carb day.
So because I dunno where i was calorie wise i cut my fat amount in the avocado.
i know im picky. but...6 WEEKS!!! lol
goodnite.
Monday, April 23 - Day 30 (wow-wee!)
Workout:
Cardio Pump Class (1hr)
tae bo, wt training, abs
Weight Training
legs & calves
Cardio Treadmill (2x 10min)
Round 1 - work rate 7.5; rest rate 3.5
Round 2 - work rate 7.0; rest rate 3.5
Abs
Random routine w/ the team
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, chicken breast
Meal 2 - turkey slices w/ lettuce
Meal 3 - burger
Meal 4 - protein pudding, ff cheese
Meal 5 - shake (water, soy, 1/2 banana)
Meal 6 - roasted chicken sub (BB, HM)
Meal 7 - tuscan pizza (WB)
Meal 8 - shake (water, soy, 1/4 avocado)
Notes:
I am absolutely exhausted. I know I pantied out on my 2nd interval run. But I didn't want to just not do it, so I lowered the speed. I don't think i've worked this hard since last summer.
Diet was good. But not a strict low carb day. And the pizza had a bit more cheese, not enough chicken. boooo to the server.
Tomorrow I will push for a complete low carb and then go hi carb on Wed.
Good job today ladies! Here's to the beginning of a new Monday ritual. Cheers!
*hi fives all around*
*high five Jen!*
Stop making me laugh in the class.
So for your post for the other day, where you said you had too much protein powder - how much is too much?
Usually my day is Shake for breakfast, protien pudding for a snack and a shake before bed. I wonder if having too much protein is bad for you...
Tuesday, April 24 - Day 31
Workout:
Elliptical (45mins) - Manual
00-05min resistance 8
05-20min resistance 10
20-45min resistance 12
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, chicken breast
Meal 2 - turkey slices w/ lettuce
Meal 3 - chicken souvlaki stick
Meal 4 - shwarma chicken, roasted veg
Meal 5 - protein pudding, 1/2 banna
Meal 6 - chicken breast, chicken fingers (4), 1/2c rice (B&MG/W)
Meal 7 - shake (soy, water, 1/4 avocado)
Notes:
Wanted to try out an endurance day on one type of equipment. because my body was so tired i opted for the low impact route. it was still tough.
Finally an actual low carb day. I have to watch my fat/cal content. especially when i dont eat at home.
The rice i had was the Bistro Express Uncle Ben's one. It's alright. Quick. So I'm already a fan.
you my friend are getting to be a skinny girl *WINK* * finger snap in a Z formation* GOOD JOB SEXY!!!...that was awkward writing that!!!
Yes I "Dig It"
fool
hahaha
Oh and the gassy comment -- I think I can relate... booo
Oh you triend the Uncle Bens 2min rice? Its so easy! The taste could be better, but if you eat it with a stirfry, you don't notice the difference.
Did you have the wholegrain brown rice? Its the only one i've tried.
If you ever try the sidekicks brown rice it is crap - and takes about 20min to make too. Unless I made it wrong.. it was like mushy.
Wednesday, April 25 - Day 32
Workout:
Weight training - shoulders
Cardio - treadmill (12min)
Round 1 - work rate 7.5; rest rate 3.5
Diet:
Meal 1 - 1/2 tuna burger, egg beaters, toast (BB) w/ PB
Meal 2 - 1/2c rice (MG&W), chicken breast
Meal 3 - chicken breast, ritz (BB)
Meal 4 - burger, toast (2, BB)
Meal 5 - burger, chicken fingers (3), 1/4c rice (B), yogurt
Meal 6 - shake (soy, water, 1/4 avocado)
Notes:
Ok day. Even though i got 6 meals in, the time btw meals 1&2 and 4&5 were wayy too long. Hi carb days really throw me off portion wise.
The shoulder workout was nice because it was short. (Y)
Thursday, April 26 - Day 33
Workout:
Weights - back & biceps
Cardio - Treadmill (2 x 12min)
Round 1 - work rate 7.0; rest rate 3.5
Round 2 - work rate 7.5/8.0; rest rate 3.5
Diet:
Meal 1 - 1/2 steak, egg beaters, 1/4c rice (B)
Meal 2 - shake (water)
Meal 3 - 1/2 steak, pita (B) w/ low fat cheese
Meal 4 - shake (water, soy, 1/2 banana)
Meal 5 - steak, 1/2c rice (B), yogurt
Meal 6 - salmon/edamame 'chowder' (tomato base), chicken salad (peanut & cilantro vinegarette)
Notes:
My biceps are weak.
Was running beside someone today. Felt the neeeeeed to increase the speeeeed. lol.
Meal 6 was gooooooood. i was crazy craving korean bbq (those damn mashed potatoes) but didnt want to pay for it later.
Baby steps, right?
Friday, April 27 - Day 34
Workout: Stepper (30mins)
00-15min intensity level 7.0
15-20min intensity level 8.0
Diet:
Meal 1 - chicken breast, egg beaters
Meal 2 - almonds
Meal 3 - protein pudding, low fat cheese (1)
Meal 4 - tuna, fat free cheese (2)
Meal 5 - tuna, low fat cheese (1)
Meal 6 - protein pudding, 1/2 banana
Meal 7 - 6" roasted chicken sub (HO, HM)
Meal 8 - shake (soy, water, 1/4 avocado)
Notes:
I just realized that this is the first week since the beginning of the comp that ive trained accordingly. did weights, cardio and diet as intended. how crazy is that?
Tomorrow should be a rest day. I may go to the gym and do something light just to be active. Or maybe i'll go biking. who knows.
Cardio was actually good. sweat like a mofo. I find it hard to find the motivation to train hard on a Friday. Partly because no ones there...and party because well...its friday night. If anything I should plan my rest days on this day.
Very good low carb day. Because yesterday was a moderate carb. Tomorrow i shall do another low carb and do hi carb on Sunday.
Alright. One month in...time to reassess the goals...
As posted at the beginning:
JEN'S GOALS
Body Related:
1. lose 20lbs on the scale
2. squeeze into a size 6
mayyyy be hard. emphasis on 'squeeze'
3. get rid of bra tire on back (lol)
4. get rid of sausage arms (lol)
5. BE BEACHBODY READY BY SAUBLE!!! *WOOP*WOOP*!
I feel all these goals are obtainable. i dont expect major tone in my arms and back. but there should be less sausage-y-ness and tire-y-ness
Performance Related:
1. NEVER skip a weight day.
definitely have NOT been keeping up with this goal. its disappointing and must be turned around. the saggy-sags look is NOT flattering. NO MORE indecisiveness!
2. ALWAYS have ONE endurance cardio day a week
this has been ok. i try to push for at least 1 40min workout a week. eventually will focus on my RUNNING endurance
3. run the 5k in 25mins.
haven't trained for this YET. now that the weather is getting nicer. i should start moving my runs outdoors...in time
General 'Related':
1. actually FINISH this competition.
Uhhhhh...HELLS YEAH I BETTER!
my WORKOUT and DIET however have been tweaked quite a bit.
*NEW* WORKOUT:
Weights (split routine)
Day 1 - Chest + Triceps
Day 2 - Legs + Calves
Day 3 - Rest
Day 4 - Shoulders
Day 5 - Back + Biceps
Day 6 - Rest
Day 7 - Rest
Note: reps change every week.
Cardio
- interval training on weight days
- endurance training on non-weight days
*NEW* DIET:
Carb Cycling
Day 1 - LOW carb
Day 2 - LOW carb
Day 3 - HI carb
Day 4 - MOD carb
Day 5 - LOW carb
Day 6 - LOW carb
Day 7 - HI carb
This the IDEAL schedule. Pattern may change dping on how my body feels/training on a particular day.
Ok this took too long.
HERE'S TO THE NEXT HURDLE! *CHEERS*
Saturday, April 28 - Day 35
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - chicken breast, egg beaters, toast w/ PB&J (BB)
Meal 2 - pudding, pita (2,BB) w/ hummus
Meal 3 - pudding, ritz (12, BB) w/ ff cheese (2)
Meal 4 - roasted chiken (W), 1/4c rice (B)
Meal 5 - ground chicken w/ veg, 1/4c rice (B)
Meal 6 - roasted chicken (W), almonds
Notes:
Decided to go for the hi carb day instead so then tomorrow I can start my carb cycling like the schedule in my previous post.
Too lazy to write more.
Overall, enjoyable rest day.
Sunday, April 29 - Day 36
Workout:
Weights - chest & triceps
Cardio - treadmill intervals(2 x 12mins)
Diet:
Meal 1 - shake (soy, water)
Meal 2 - 1/4 chicken w/ salad (thai)
Meal 3 - ground chicken w/ veg, 1/2c rice (B)
Meal 4 - pudding, ff cheese
Meal 5 - pudding, ff cheese
Meal 6 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 7 - shake (water, soy)
Notes:
I'm guessing w/ meal 5. i cant remember.
I do remember the intervals being particularly difficult though. *shrugs*.
Monday, April 30 - Day 37
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 2 - almonds
Meal 3 - grilled chicken ceasar
Meal 4 - pudding, low fat cheese
Meal 5 - roasted chicken salad (HM)
Meal 6 - taco salad
Notes:
Sorry I missed the class ladies. Next week, we'll push the double together.
Low carb days are getting harder.
Trust me - you are an inspiration too! Lets all make lean chicken burgers together! Thats so randon....
So you're gonna do 2 classes with us next week? Thats the goal at least.. I don't know how dead we're going to feel.. but we'll see. BTW your farting friend keeps talking to me in the changeroom!
Tuesday, May 1 - Day 38
Workout:
Cardio
Bike (20mins) - Random, level 6
Treadmill (30mins) - Manual, work rate 5.2
Weights
Legs & Calves
Diet:
Meal 1 - toast (BB) w/ PB&J
Meal 2 - toasted chicken club (BB, HM)
Meal 3 - pudding, hummus, crackers (B)
Meal 4 - pudding, cheese, ritz (B)
Meal 5 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana)
Meal 6 - chicken breast, chicken fingers (2), yogurt, 1/4c rice (B)
Notes:
Training was backwards & random. I couldnt get a treadmill right away hence the bike. And i wanted to watch the raptors hence cardio before weights.
Meal 1 was crap. i dunno why i didnt make a shake. And i realized ive been forgetting to take in a bedtime shake.
Wednesday, May 2 - Day 39
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, chicken breast
Meal 2 - almonds
Meal 3 - almonds
Meal 4 - chicken breast
Meal 5 - pudding
Notes:
Stomach wasn't feeling too well today. Didn't feel hungry. Sorry I missed the gym. Didn't wake up from my nap in time.
*A couple of things to add to yesterday:
a) small coffee w/ meal 2
- 1 nocal sweetener, 1 2% milkette
b) Meal 6 - salmon filet
Thursday, May 3 - Day 40
Workout:
Weights - shoulders
Cardio - row machine ints (20mins)
Diet:
Meal 1 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 2 - almonds, coffee
Meal 3 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 4 - almonds
Meal 5 - cod filet
Meal 6 - shake (water)
Meal 7 - 1/2c rice (B), ground chicken w/ veg, yogurt
Meal 8 - PB
Notes:
The row machine was different. Adv: works ur upper body. Disadv: can't work up a crazy sweat.
I realized last nite that i ruined my cycle. Wed was supposed to be moderate but i practiced low. so i made today another low and tomorrow and saturday will be high and moderate respectively.
Friday, May 4 - Day 41
Workout: Nothing. Dancing *wink*
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, chicken w/ veg, ritz (B)
Meal 2 - chicken, rice (B)
Meal 3 - almonds
Meal 4 - chicken, rice (B)
Meal 5 - chicken, rice (B)
Notes:
We ALLL looked HAWT that nite. you could definitely tell whos been putting an effort and working hard as looking better. *high fives all around*
Saturday, May 5 - Day 42
Workout:
Weights - Back & Biceps
Cardio - recumbent, level 4 (12mins)
Diet:
Meal 1 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana)
Meal 2 - beef, rice (B)
Meal 3 - chicken burger, bun (B), skewers
Meal 4 - chicken burger, bun (B)
Meal 5 - CHEAT! lots of white food.
Notes:
So the moderate carb day turned into an ultimate carb day. lol. *shaking head*
Anywho. HotHouse is a good restaurant. You guys should definitely try. Even the salads looked good.
Sunday, May 6 - Day 43
Workout:
Elliptical (30mins)
- cross training 1 mode
- resistance 12
Stepper (15mins)
- rolling hills
- resistance 8
Treadmill (45mins)
- walking incline
- running
Diet:
Meal 1 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana)
Meal 2 - salmon filet, rice (B&W)
Meal 3 - pudding
Meal 4 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 5 - caesar salad
Notes:
Because of the cheat the previous night i figure my body needed a good ol fashion kick in the behind. not to punish myself (i dont want to surround myself w/ negative thoughts) but just to push myself. still a long long way to go....
Thats some crazy cardio.
I think I'd get bored doing cardio indoors for that long.
Btw, liked the intenstiy on the elliptical from what I saw from happily waving at you below!
Monday, May 8 - Day 44
Workout:
Cardio - Treadmill
intervals (12mins) - work rate 7.5, rest rate 3.5
intervals (6mins) - work rate 7.0, rest rate 5.0
manual (10mins) - work rate 5.5
Weights - Chest & Triceps
Diet:
Meal 1 - chicken, egg beaterts
Meal 2 - almonds
Meal 3 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 4 - pudding
Meal 5 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana)
Meal 6 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 7 - pudding, 1/2 banana
Meal 8 - stromboli, caesar salad
Notes:
Running was tough today. I tried to push myself w/ the running intervals (running at a fast & slow pace instead of walking) and failed horribly. I guess thats a new goal to shoot for. lol.
I really shouldnt go out to eat. No matter what, its going to put me over my calorie count.
Whats stromboli?
Tuesday, May 9 - Day 45
Workout:
Weights - Legs & Calves
Cardio - Elliptical (25mins)
Cross-training 3 mode
00-05min - resistance 8
05-10min - resistance 10
10-20min - resistance 12
20-25min - resistance 14
Diet:
Meal 1 - chicken, egg beaters
Meal 3 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 4 - pudding
Meal 5 - almonds
Meal 5 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 6 - ground chicken w/ veg, 1/2c rice (B), egg
Notes:
I have a horrible short-term memory.
I really have to start focusing on my cardio.
This is the first leg workout where I really pushed myself. By the last exercise my legs were shaking soooo much. I thought I was going to collapse right in the middle of the gym.
Wednesday, May 9 - Day 26
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - chicken breast, egg beaters
Meal 2 - chicken breast, bread slice (B)
Meal 3 - pudding, bread slice (B), fruit
Meal 4 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 5 - protein bar
Meal 6 - grilled chicken caesar
Diet:
I dunno what kinda carb day today was. lol.
They ordered a fancy schmancy lunch today (someone's last day). I just couldnt resist the bread basket. But I did limit myself and went for the BB.
I dunno how feasable the size 8 by june 2nd is gonna be. My upper body just won't give. All I can do is work hard and no matter where I end up. As long as its better than where I am now. I cant complain.
THREE weeks.
What kind of Protein Bars do you eat?
Thursday, May 10 - Day 47
Workout:
Weights - shoulders
Cardio - stepper (20mins)
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, chicken breast
Meal 2 - almonds, coffee
Meal 3 - chicken caesar salad
Meal 4 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 5 - pudding
Meal 6 - shake (water, soy, 1/2 banana)
Meal 7 - yogurt, ground chicken w/ veg, rice (W)
Notes:
Walked to and from the gym yesterday w/ con. It wasn't that bad at all. I think it shall be a new thing.
I just landed a new part-time job by square one. I should make it a point to walk to & from work as well. That's if I dont have to rush to BK in the afternoon though. and if its not incredibly humid. We'll see.
And I'd like to be smaller than the older filipino girl at the gym. I think she should be the next step and then emelyne.
I should work on my core more.
Jen, that old filipino girl is really mean! and trust me, I really think you're smaller than her! Stop this comparing thing, you're looking great!
STACEY said you look so good! You lost a lot of weight. So keep up the good work lady!
I am super proud of you.
ALL OF YOU GUYS!
Friday, May 11 - Day 48
Workout:
Cardio
Elliptical (20mins)
Row machine (15mins)
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, chicken
Meal 2 - almonds, coffee
Meal 3 - ground chicken w/ veg
Meal 4 - tuna w/ cheese
Meal 5 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana)
Meal 6 - egg beaters, chicken, rice (W)
Notes:
Freakin guy pushed me off the elliptical. I was working up such a good sweat too. BOO.
OOPS, I wrote you back.
But I wrote it on my blog.
Monday, May 14 - Day 51 (i think im wrong)
Workout:
Cardio/Weights - Class
Weights - Chest & Triceps
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, chicken breast
Meal 2 - pudding, almonds, coffee
Meal 3 - ground chicken, roasted veg
Meal 4 - shake (soy, water, 1/2 banana)
Meal 5 - toasted chicken club (BB)
Meal 6 - bagel w/ cc (smoked salmon), ground chicken, roasted veg
Notes:
I'm not gonna lie, this past weekend was a COMPLETE write off. I discovered the greatness of smoked salmon cream cheese (light) on a toasted bagel. so my carb count was through the roof. i tried to add some kinda protein source to steady the blood sugar levels. And once the family got together to celebrate...oh man...i went crazy. NHB. But it was an enjoyable weekend. made me realize how much i missed their company.
And Ro's formal is cancelled. She still wants to have a semi-formal-house-party (so dumb) on the same day. So i still gotta look HAWT. So i still gotta work hard.
Again...Good job today ladies. Weight training was INTENSE. that crazy woman killed me! lol.
yo i dont care if her shit is cancelled... you are not getting out of working crazy hard to beat everyone! only a few more weeks till sauble so lets do this! BEACHBODY TIME!!!!
Yea the class was intense
That thigh move we had to do!
And even that one where we had to pretend to run holding the weights?
Crazy woman.
But, be proud, you didn't fall asleep on your mat like that lady Louroz and Mara were laughing at.
Its this Greek place next to Skiis and Bikes on Dundas.
Thumbs up to the meat portions.
Tuesday, May 22 - Day i have no idea
Workout:
Cardio (30mins) - stepper
00-15min - level 7
15-30min - level 8
Diet:
Meal 1 - eggs + egg beaters
Meal 2 - almonds + coffee
Meal 3 - roasted chicken club (BB, HM)
Meal 4 - almonds
Meal 5 - fish filet
Meal 6 - fish filet, ritz (BB)
Meal 7 - chicken breast, potato w/ ffSC
Meal 8 - shake (water, sooy, 1/2 avocado)
Notes:
HOLY HIATUS BATMAN!
the past week hasn't been good. i went from not eating at all (ive become the opposite when stressed) to eating every indulgence imaginable..PANCAKES!!!
oh wells. as much as i didnt want to go to the gym, its good i forced myself. cant let it all go to waste. nosireebob. its always been about the 'lifestyle change'. can i get a "WHUT-WHUT..?!"
im thinking about starting a new morning cardio routine. but i dunno if i want to run. perhaps i shall invest in the HIP-HOP ABS.....???? lol.
we shall see.
Wednesday, May 23 - Day __
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg, egg beaters, toast (BB) w/ lfcc
Meal 2 - roasted chicken club (BB)
Meal 3 - almonds, coffee
Meal 4 - bran w/ soy, chicken
Meal 5 - tandoori skewers (4), sweet potato fries
Thursday, May 24 - Day __
Workout:
Cardio (25mins) - Outdoor run
Weights - random
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, toast (BB) w/ lfcc
Meal 2 - 1/2 bagel (BB)
Meal 3 - 6" roasted chicken sub (BB, BBQ)
Meal 4 - chicken dumpling (6)
Meal 5 - chicken dumpling (5), toast (BB) w/ lfcc
Meal 6 - shake (water, soy)
Notes:
My diet has been very random the past two days. My new job offers donuts to the students and staff. Im going crazy.
Tomorrow will have more structure because I actually made some food.
First run outside. Wasn't too demanding, surprisingly. Prob cause the area (cawthra & N. Service Rd) was different. I would like to build up that habit for when i go back to NJ. So then I dont go through another AC downhill mishap. hehhehe.
Friday, May 25 - Day ___
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, chicken
Meal 2 - almonds
Meal 3 - chicken dumplings
Meal 4 - chicken dumplings
Meal 5 - CHEAT! korean bbq w/ the fam
Notes:
Nadda.
Stop cheating!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, May 26 - Day ___
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, all bran w/ soy
Meal 2 - chicken dumplings
Meal 3 - CHEAT! rob's fam jam
Notes:
I can't believe I only had 3 meals that day. Thats what happens when you pass out at 5pm.
Sunday, May 27 - Day __
Workout:
Weights - Chest & Triceps
Cardio - Running intervals (2 x 12mins)
work rate 7.0; rest rate 3.5
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, all bran w/ soy
Meal 2 - ground chicken
Meal 3 - chicken dumplings
Meal 4 - roasted chicken sub (BB, BBQ)
Meal 5 - CHEAT! plethora of flipino desserts
Meal 6 - shake (water, soy)
Notes:
OK ok...*ahem*
my most profound apologies to everyone. I know and understand how one person can throw off the momentum of the whole team. Even if by a little bit. and it's not fair.
Good job for those that have kept on truckin'. and No worries to those that have slipped a little here and there every so often. More often that not you have fought through every pained breathe and sore muscle. You continuously push yourself back up. and when you couldn't, that's what we were there for. To be the annoying, nagging a$$hole that would grab your arm, force you back up, and wouldn't let you give up. and as angry as you were at the moment, you would not be where you are now. Because you have kept on fighting. And you are still here. For fighting through those moments, I applaud you the most.
We are so close to the peak. The most challenging part of this journey. Because you have made great leaps but have greater bounds to go. You are tired and your patience has run weary. And now, your teammates will become your greatest asset AND your greatest enemy. You learn to bite your lip and take the helping hand. It's make or break.
But it's worth it.
I don't know how else to end this but to say...It'll be worth it.
thank you. *ahem*
Monday, May 28 - Day __
Workout:
Cardio Pump & Crunch (60mins)
Row Machine (20mins)
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, all bran w/ soy
Meal 2 - chicken dumplings w/ corn
Meal 3 - ground chicken w/ potato
Meal 4 - steamed salmon & veg
Meal 5 - shake (soy, water)
Notes:
I've been so into my work I've been missing my snacks. Before I know it, its time to go home. I should really set a personal timer or something.
I've discovered the greatness that is the steamer. The chicken dumplings are a homemade version, so i can control what goes into it (lots of cilantro..u'd love it robert). and the salmon...oh man...OH MAN! j'adore. i should invent a human health friendly metal chelator treatment in pill form. for the fish lover in you.
STEAMERS are great Jen!
Also blenders, (But Bas' dad broke their blender, so we have to buy a new one this weekend).
Anyway, I'm happy that you won't cheat anymore. ;)
Also, I loved what you wrote.
You're one of my motivations in this competition.
Keep up the good work sexy ladyyy!
Byeee, boo to work.
I'm so tired.
Tuesday, May 29 - Day __
Workout:
Cardio Class (40min.)
Ab Class (20min.)
Weights - Legs & Calves
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, all bran w/ soy
Meal 2 - almonds, coffee
Meal 3 - 1/2 roast beef sandwich (BB), caesar salad, fruit
Meal 4 - chicken dumpling, fruit
Meal 5 - shake (water, soy, 1/2 banana)
Meal 6 - roasted chicken sub (HO, HM)
Meal 7 - ff cheese slice, 1/2 bagel (WB) w/ lfcc, shake (soy)
Notes:
Class was good. It was different. These classes have made my body ache. Definitely not used to this jumping around business. hehehe.
Meal 3 was cause we're testing out a new caterer at work. I was very careful w/ portions.
Yaa we did jump a lot from this class. I could see myself in the mirror and I was seriously laughing at myself cause I looked like an idiot! But it was fun still. I just didn't like the whole dancing part, that sorta tango whatever you call it. :S But I did enjoy the music though. Haha.
Did you hear, ELECTRIC AVENUE???
hahahaha. Ok I'm weird.
As for the Magic Bullet, I should buy one.
Ok, off to work.
Good job Jen!
Wednesday, May 30 - Day ___
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, all bran w/ soy
Meal 2 - coffee, almonds
Meal 3 - chicken dumplings
Meal 4 - can tuna, 2 slices ff cheese
Meal 5 - soy, turkey cold cuts, ffcheese slice
Meal 6 - shake w/ soy
Notes:
Good rest day. See you all tomorrow.
Thursday, May 31 - Day __
Workout: Nothing
Diet:
Meal 1 - egg beaters, all bran w/ soy
Meal 2 - 1/2 bagel(BB), coffee
Meal 3 - turkey sandwich (BB)
Meal 4 - ffcheese slice, all bran w/ soy, shake (water, soy)
Notes:
Today was too all over the place. Not a good diet day. I'm gonna wake up extra early to try the hip hop abs.
You keep missing your workouts!!!
OH HIP HOP ABS?? I'm so jealous
a lil delayed, but i'mma give you a
whut-whut...
"whut-what!"
keep keeping on home slice.
(don't be Atarded)
Mary & I were talking...
and we should try TURBO JAM, TAE BO and HIP HOP ABS together! YAA?
By the way, you looked so beautiful on saturday!
GOOD JOB JEN!
KEEP IT UP!
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