Thursday, March 25, 2010

Hello, I apologize to keep you anticipating my posts :). I got busy again but want to keep you involved. I see that these numbers are decreasing quickly. How did I get to 38 days until May. Wow. The goal continues to be to get to 125 and then gain muscle muscle mass to take pics since MF has been following me forever and I cant waste her time so I will try to send in pics in July. That gives me time right.

-40: Tuesday 2/23
I really dont remember what I ate but I did have a good Cardio Kick workout and did 45 min on the Arch Trainer at SCLA. I got off to a good start.


-39: Wednesday 2/24
B-shredded wheat with milk, string cheese
L-green beans
D-salad with edememe, cucumbers, carrots
S-fruit cup, trail mix
Exercise: Pilates (45)
Comments: A member commented that this was the toughest Pilates class he ever took with me. I knew I wasnt going to be able to workout again so I had to get in a good workout while I could. Too bad the group had to suffer :) I wanted to take Drew's class but had to draft something before I left. booooo

-38:Thursday 2/25
B-shredded wheat with milk, string cheese
S-blackberries, 4 Hershey kisses with almonds
L-green beans with sardines
D-banana nut Cheerios dry, popcorn
Exercise: None
Comments: I hate it when I let work/school interfere with my workouts. I really wanted to workout today. I will plan better the rest of the week

Plan:
Friday: total body strength and cardio
Saturday: cardio
Sunday: run at haines point

Monday, March 22, 2010

-42: Sunday, 2/21
B-shredded wheat with silk milk
L-salad, 8 spoons of cake
D-chips with dip
Exercise: None
Comments: Let's blame this day on PMS.

-41: Monday, 2/22
B-shredded wheat dry
L-green beans, chicken pattie
S-spoon of pnb, blackberries
D-sardines, brown rice
S-orange jello, string cheese
Exercise: 3.25 mile run at Hains Point (33 min), weight training circuit (30 min)
Circuit 1: Lunges, Curls, Shoulder Press, 2 min jog at 6mph
Circuit 2: Smith Machine Squats, Chest Flies, Tricep Dips, 2 min rower
Circuit 3: Deadlifts/Upperward Row, Bench Crunch with DB, Back Rows
Ab Machine
2 sets 12-20 Reps
Comments: That run was awesome. The temperature was just right after I got warmed up. I ran most of it and only walked for about 5 min. I still got it :) I was really sweating after that one. After class I did my circuit and included the cardio intervals. Happy, Michelle. I was sweating like a pig, which is good for me. Yippie. I am happy about today.

Tomorrow: Arch Trainer 45 min, kickboxing/abs 45 min

Sunday, March 21, 2010

-43: Saturday 2/19
B-granola bar
L-whole wheat pita with veggies, sweet potato fries
S-1/2 cup of cool whip, 2 mint cookies
D-shredded wheat cereal
Exercise: Definitions (60), Boxing (60)
Comments: The classes were great. I love SCLA. I was so exhasted by the end of the boxing class and then the guy through a crazy combination (jab cross cross on the bag and a blurpie). Geez!

Here is a recap from this week:
Monday: 30 min run on the track/15 min of elliptical
Tuesday: 45 min of Arc Trainer, 40 min of cardio kick
Wednesday: 20 min weights, Pilates (45), Spinning (35)
Thursday: Brazillian Dance (60)
Friday: Basketball (30)
Saturday: Boxing (60), Definitions (60)
Now, that's what Im talking about!

Friday, March 19, 2010

-44: Friday, 3/19
B-raisin bran with soy milk
S-handful of m and m's
L-chicken, collard greens
D-salad with shrimp and white balsamic vin.
S-baked beans
Exercise: 30 min basketball
Comments: Looking forward to boxing and a definitions class tomorrow at the SCLA.
-45: Thursday 2/18

B-turkey bacon, egg whites on 100 cal bread
S-fruit cup
L-veggies, chicken, sweet potato
D-brown rice, sardines, veggies
Exercise: African Brazilian Dance (60)
Comments: Although this class was not as good as the one I took on a Sunday it was cool. It was more fun watching other people get their groove on. The guy next to be was total oblivious to what was going around him he was just letting it go. Is it odd that when I need to see how it was done I turned to the guys in the class. Ummm. Well I burned 300 cal so Im cool with that.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

-46: Wednesday 2/17
B-shredded wheat with soy milk
S-yogurt
L-cashew chicken, veggie mix (squash, carrots, cucumbers), 3 spoons of banana pudding
S-1/2 100 cal bread with pnb
S-almonds, coffee
Exercise: 20 min weights (assisted pull-ups, tricep dips, chest flies, tricep pull downs, shoulder press, leg press-3sets), Pilates (45), spinning (35)
Comments: I am starting to get in the groove now. I guess those double workouts that MF and MW were doing motivated me to get back to that me I knew. I also saw a former coworker of mine and she said I looked great. Yeah me. So, are you telling me I have to stay at 133 forever. LOL. Still trying to get to 125 by my birthday. Now when I see that number I know I am in (Dont tell Dave I said that). But I have been saying 125 since forever. 8lbs can I do it. Yes, I can.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

-48: Monday, 2/15
B-egg white and turkey sausage on wheat toast
S-pnb
L-veggie mix (squash, carrots), baked fish
D-small turkey sandwich from Quizznos, propel
Exercise: 45 min of cardio (walk 2 laps, run 8) on the track. 11 laps=mile (30 minutes), 15 min elliptical
Comments: Running is tough. I feel so slow now. I got to step it up. Going for 3lbs this week.

-47: Tuesday, 2/16
B-1/2 of the 100 cal bread with pnb
S-almonds
L-Mongolian chicken, broccoli, sweet potato
S-apple, fruit cup, pnb
D-edememe
Exercise: 45 min of Arc Trainer, 40 min of cardio kick/abs
Comments: My morning workout was awesome. I was actually having fun!

Monday, March 15, 2010

-49: Sunday 3/14

Well, Sunday wasn't too bad until I saw that they were selling girl scout cookies at church. You know I had to give back :). My mother and I shared the box (yes, I said the box). I am done with girl scout cookies. I got to be more organized on the weekends.

B-100 cal wheat bread with pnb
S-girl scout cookies
L-salad with (cucumbers, turkey, carrots, beans)
S-graham crackers
D-shredded wheat cereal with soy milk
Exercise: None

Last week Recap:
Monday:Weights-Legs/Back/Biceps
Tuesday: Cardio (30), Weights Chest/Tri/Shoulders
Wednesday: Pilates, 30 min cardio, Weights
Thursday: Cardio 30 min/Pilates
Friday: Basketball, some weights
Saturday: 2 spin classes, weights
Sunday: Rest

So, I got in more weights than usual but not enough cardio. The goal this week is to get in 45 minutes of cardio at least 5 days during the week. I weighed in at 133, which means I lost a pound. Shooting for 2 this week. Oh, and I got my before pics back...not bad but I got to buckle down to get these abs/obliques together.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

-50: Saturday 2/13

I took a page out of MF and MW book and took 2 spin classes today. So I was on a spin bike for a total of an hour and 45 minutes giving it my best. I was so exhausted afterwards...ready for a nap but its was awesome. So awesome that I joined La Sports Club. I have taken Step, Boxing and Afro Brazilian Dance there an have loved them all. I will say I got a good deal (2 months free) and with no contract I thought I would give it a shot. They do have my favorite machine, the ARC Trainer with TVs attached. This will at least get me through the next 4 months.

B-egg whites, spinach, feta cheese on wheat wrap, skinny vanilla latte (tall)
S-Popeye smoothie with spinach 300 cal, fruit and nut mix
L-1/2 Personal Pan Pizza, crystal lite lemonade
S-2 scoop of pnb
S-graham crackers
D-No Dinner
Exercise: Spin (45), Spin (60), Wts (20)
Wts: Leg Curl, Leg Extension, Back Rows, Lateral Raises, Tricep Pull Downs, Bicep Curls (3 sets) I set of Lat Pull and Chest Fy

Friday, March 12, 2010

-51: Friday 2/11

B-small bowl of shredded wheat cereal with soy milk
L-grilled chicken, 2 cups of veggie mix (squash, green beans, carrots), cup of roasted potatoes
S-pnb
S-goldfish crackers, diet coke
D-grilled chicken with broccoli, brown rice, corn
Exercise: Basketball (30), Weights (20)
Comments: I could have done without the goldfish crackers but I was hungry and had a taste for them. I should have done more exercise but I had appointments with It's About Time folks like all day. Oh well, as long as I am making a positive impact of the lives of our members.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

-52: Thursday 2/11
B-100 cal wheat bread,pnb
L-brown rice, broccoli, sardines
S-oatmeal with 1/2 scoop of pnb
D-lettuce and carrots, 1 chicken pattie

Exercise:30 min cardio (10 bike, 20 min), abs, some Pilates

Comments: Good eating day, I must admit. I had to fight to get that workout in. It got to seven o'clock and I hadnt done anything besides abs and some pilates so I had to push myself.
-53: Wednesday 2/10
B-100 cal wheat with pnb
S-blackberries
L-brown rice, sardines, green beans with almonds
S-shredded wheat cereal with skim milk
D-grilled chicken pattie

Exercise: Pilates (45), Treadmill Run (30), Chest/Tricep/Shoulders (40)
Pec Fly 45lbs,55lbs,45lbs x12
Tricep Overhead Extensions 75,65,65 x 12
Shoulder Press M- 20,15,10 x 12
Chest Press 20,20,20 x 12
Tricep Dips 10, 10, 10
Plate Raises 25, 25, 25 x 12
Lateral Raises 10, 10, 10 x 12

Comments: Things are looking up!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

-54: Tuesday 2/9
B-brown rice with raisins
S-peanut butter (1 scoop)
L-1/2 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup of greens, 1/2 swt potato, mango
S-grilled chicken pattie
D-sardines
Exercise: Circuit (20), Elliptical (30)
Comments: Today was pretty good. I am glad a member reminded me of sardines because I didnt want to eat another can of chicken breast tonight. I can say that I wasnt hungry all day and I drank more water than usual. I also pushed myself to do that elliptical workout around 7:30pm. I was tired but I got it in. The plan for this week is to get in 4 cardio workouts (45 minutes or more) and 3 strength training workouts. The plan for Wednesday is: Pilates (45), Cardio (30), Weights-Chest, Triceps, Shoulders (30)

Weight: Hanging at 134

Monday, March 8, 2010

-56: Sunday 2/7: Thanks MF and MW: I was able to open it with the link and I saved it to my favorites.

Let's see. Yesterday I had some difficulties with the food. I accidentally had some Taco Bell and KFC. I will just get to the details:
B-grilled chicken on wheat bread
L-1 hard shell beef taco, grilled chicken, 1/2 biscuit (KFC)
S-other 1/2 biscuit and other piece of grilled chicken
D-blueberries, pastrami sandwich on wheat bread, coffee
Exercise: None
I plan to have a better week (this week). No more slacking, Angela. The scale said 134 so I have 9lbs to go. Let's get moving.

-55: Monday 2/8
B-oatmeal (2pks), hard boiled egg
S-apple,pnb
L-grilled chicken on wheat toast
D-green beans, chicken breast
Exercise: 40 min of basketball, Back, Biceps and Legs
Workout: Leg Press, Smith Machine Squats (90lbs), Leg Extensions, Leg Curls, Bicep Curls, Back Rows, Lat Pull Downs. 3 sets or 12-15.
Comments: I was exhausted at the end of this workout. Good work, I think.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

-57: Saturday, 3/7

Here is me taking time during this post to give a shout out to MW and MF. You guys are doing awesome with your workouts and healthy eating. I am so happy for you. It will be great experiencing your journey with you so I guess I cant change jobs until you get where you need to be :).

This week has been challenging for me but its basically bringing my issues with procrastination to light. I work well (I think under pressure) but I feel horrible when I am pushing deadlines and cutting it close. When it comes to academics I am a perfectionist but I have to stress myself out to get the A's I want. I need to learn how to calm down and space things out more effectively. I feel like I am always running around doing something. I need to take more deep breaths and prioritize a little better at least long enough to graduate. I walked pass a sign at the university today that said 79 days to graduation. Now isnt that a relief. I just need to push through and relax. After this is all done, I can concentrate more on my workouts and not feel guilty about using valuable time working out instead of researching for a paper or reading for class. I can take an hour out of my day for exercise. Everything else will get done eventually, right?

Sidebar: MF, I just watched the After the Final Rose ceremony for the Bachelor and I was about to throw up watching Jake and Vienna dance (and kiss) to On the Wings of Love. Now, I am a hopeless romantic and yes, I am single right now (my excuse is ride on the fact that I have no time for a social life with school) but something just doesnt seem right with those two. I hope they get married but she just seems so phoney to me. Oh well, we will just have to see. On that note: Best of luck to Molly and Jason who recently tied the knot. I guess Im a sucker for RRT (relationship reality tv). Now since all that is said.....

Today I went for a jog/walk (yes, outside) with MA during his pt session. We walked/jogged in intervals jogging for 4-6 minutes at a time. Some of it was hilly, which really got my heart rate up. I thought about the Army 10 miler and how I need to start preparing for it since my foot is healed now. I was so sad when I was dealing with that foot injury and just wished for days when I could run again. Well those days are hear and the winter is almost over so I have no excuse.

Food:
B-granola bar, coffee
S-apple, fruit cup
L-turkey and swiss on wheat, skinny vanilla latte
S-small salad with lettuce, tomato, small amount of cheese, spoon of dressing
S-2 hershey kisses
Exercise: walk/jog (45 min) plus abs (15 min)

This Week:
M-None
T-kickboxing (included squats for lower body)
W-None
Th-Spin
Fri-basketball, upper body lifting
Sat-walk/run
Sun-cardio and upper body-planned

Friday, March 5, 2010

-59: Thursday, 3/4
B-turkey bacon, whole wheat bread
L-brown rice with raisins
D-graham crackers, goldfish crackers
Exercise: Spinning and Abs 45min

-58: Friday, 3/5
B-raisin bran
S-almonds, sugar free chocolate candy with pecans
L-grilled chicken breast on wheat with lettuce, tomato
S-pnb
S-almonds
D-high fiber oatmeal, mixed fruit
Exercise: basketball-30min, weight training-1.5hours

Comments: Well, I have gotten in more exercise in the last couple of days, which is good. I will try to workout Saturday and Sunday to make up for the two days I missed. I wanted a candy bar today but went with the sugar free chocolate for only 130cal and less fat. I am trying here.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

-61: Tuesday 3/2
B-cereal with soy milk
S-banana
L-green beans, chicken pattie
S-pnb
D-Smart one dinner
Exercise: Kickboxing

-60: Wednesday 3/3
I read your comments and yes, you are right. I was thinking to myself before my post, "I am doing the same thing that I am telling them not to do" and being closer to my goal weight does not help, nor does the comments that I have been hearing about how great I look. I am more likely to say, Oh, I will make it up tomorrow. I am almost there. But I am not where I need to be so I need to keep going. Today has been super busy, but I will attempt to get in a strength training workout this evening. I really do not want to considering I got 4.5 hours of sleep last night and just got out of class but I will see what I can do.
B-whole wheat 100 cal bread with pnb

L-whole wheat wrap with turkey, lettuce, tomato
S-trail mix
D-muscle milk protein shake
S-apple
Yes, the food is getting better. Must do them both at the same time. Summer will be here before I know it.

Monday, March 1, 2010

-62: Monday, 3/1

Well it is finally March, not that I was waiting for it to arrive but its great to start a new month. I am still motivated, which is good and people are still telling me how great I look. I was 133.25 this morning so I managed to work off that crazy Saturday. Here was today:

B-100 cal bread with egg/chicken breast
S-kaishi shredded wheat dry
L-grilled chicken breast on wheat toast with lett, tomato, little mayo
S-protein bar
D-salad with 2 chicken nuggets
Exercise: None
Comments: Planned to workout but it didnt happen. Thought I would have finished my paper for class earlier, but I didnt. Tomorrow: kickboxing and upperbody weights.