Thursday, May 13
B-100 calorie bread with turkey sausage
L-greens, sweet potato, 2 slices of turkey
D-mixed veggies (carrots, squash, cucumbers-warmed from party)
S-boiled egg, sardines, coffee
Exercise: 30 min elliptical, 40 min spin/abs, chest/biceps

Chest & Biceps:
Chest Press (40lbs)15R, 50(12), 60(10)
Seated Alternating Curls 15(15), 15(12), 15(10)
Ball Push-Ups 20R, 15R, 15R
Cable Hammer Curls 50(15), 60(12), 60(10)
Pec Deck 45(15), 50(12), 50(10)
Curls on Cable Column 50(15), 60(12), 60(10)

Comments:
This was a good workout. Never did that many sets of bicep curls in my life. The program for the challenge only requires cardio 3 times a week to put on and keep muscle. It only took me about 35 minutes to finish. So all I have to do is "die" for less than 45 minutes. I can do that. I used positive self talk through out the workout, which worked pretty well. I know we like to stick to what we are used to but we have to try new things sometimes. I can embrace this new way of working out.

Going to buy some whey protein to supplement my protein. Tomorrow I will work on legs and abs. No cardio.

Wednesday, May 12
B-brown rice with raisins
L-veggies, veggie burger, 1/2 cal thin bagel
D-sardines, trail mix, diet coke
Exercise: Pilates (40)

Comments: 1240 is my metabolic rate. So, I got some work cut out for me, but its good to know what I am working with.

Monday, May 10
B-100 cal bread with pnb
L-brown rice, sardines
D-salad with grilled chicken
S-trail mix, diet coke
Exercise: Morning weights, 20 min of spinning

Tuesday, May 11
B-fish, 1/2 cup of eggs
L-mini turkey sandwich, fruit & veggies
D-veggie pattie, 100 cal bread
S-coffee, grilled snack wrap
S-3 mini laffy taffys
Exercise: None

Here are the measurements I entered for the contest just in case I forget.
Weight: 133
Arms: 11
Waist: 31.5
Leg: 21.5


Comments: So, I got kind of stressed over entering those pics and felt the butterflies fluttering happily in the pit of inners but I hit submit and called it a day. I did get disappointed, however, when all I received back was "Thank you for entering, return in 8 weeks to submit you after shots"! That's it. I felt a little better after clicking on a forum and reading post from other contestants. This is not all about competition but bringing women together who enjoy exercise and challenging themselves. I am going to try to post on their forums and get to know others who are competing in my quest to become more social. By the way, others had trouble submitting the pics with the exact size they suggested and getting the newspaper date to be visible. Cool, I am not alone.

Wednesday, May 5.
B-egg whites, 1/2 100 calorie thin sliced bagel (3)
L-turkey sausage, 1/2 100 calorie thin sliced bagel (4)
D-salad with grilled chicken (5)
S-granola bar (3), grapes (1)

Points: 16
Exercise: elliptical (30), bootcamp (30), Pilates (40), Cardio (ARC)/Weights (30)
Comments: You said I could do it and I did

Thursday, May 6
B-Banana Cherrios with milk (6)
S-large pickle (1), sardines (2)
L-2 turkey patties (6), broccoli (0), string cheese (1)
D-2pks of oatmeal (6), fruit cup (2)
S-tuna on 1/2 thin sliced bagel (3)
Points: 27
Exercise: 35 min (step mill (20) elliptical 15) and Pilates (30)
Comments: Couldnt force the cardio session I had planned. But overall good day. Went over points but I can use my extra 35, right. My shoulders are still sore from Tuesdays workout. Legs, triceps and biceps are feeling it. I am going to take it easy tomorrow and do a total body workout on Sat.

Tuesday, May 4
B-2 egg whites, turkey sausage (4)
L-turkey on 100 calorie bagel thin (5)
S-light muscle milk (2), string cheese (1)
S-1pk of oatmeal (2)
D-mandrian orange sald with grilled chicken, diet coke (6)
Exercise: kickboxing and abs (45), shoulders (25)

Comments:

Kickboxing was fun. Everyone wanted to know where I got all the energy. One member thought that was the hardest workout she had ever done. Cool. I guess we have to workout like that next week too. My shoulder workout was pretty hard but I dont have to do it again until next week, which is nice. I did:
-Military Shoulder Presses on Smith: Added 20lbs
-Frontal Raises on Cable Column with Rope: 30lbs
-Rear Delt Fly Machinne: 30lbs
-Lateral Raises-12lbs
Did 3 sets of each

Tomorrow: Morning Cardio, Bootcamp with Joe, SCLA with Little Five, plus biceps and legs. Can I do all this?

Sunday, May 2
B-Banana nut cherrios with milk (5)
L-100 calorie thin bagel with turkey (5), 1 apple dessert (4)
S-pretzels, diet soda
D-100 calorie thin bagel with 1 slice of cheese (5)
S-chocolate (6)
Exercise: None

Comments: Alright so tomorrow is the big day...I start the workout routine provided by the magazine. I will make some adjustments to it but will follow their regimen for the most part. I still have to find my bikini.

Monday, May 3
B-string cheese, yogurt (4)
L-plain spinach, chicken pattie (2)
D-100 calorie bagel with 4 egg whites (5), coffee with splenda and cream (3)
Exercise: Plan to do shoulders after my presentation tonight and cardio if I can fit it in.

Comments: Eating that plan spinach was rough and 4 egg whites is alot to eat. My thesis is due today. Cant wait to put this time into working out. I bought a new dress today (size 6). Although it was pricey, I had to get it based on principle! It really makes me look slim in the waist. Had to have it. The ultimate goal is a size 4. Got some gold high heels to match. Splendid!

Saturday, May 1
B-Banana nut Cheerios with 1% milk (6)
S-whole wheat Special K crackers (5), ice coffee (4)
L-peanut butter cookies (6), diet Dr. pepper (0)
D-whole wheat chicken wrap with veggies and humus (6), ice coffee (4)
Points: 25 Points

Comments: Not bad considering my paper should be bound and delivered to my professor on Monday. I am not using food for comfort but balancing things accordingly.

Goals for May:

1. Reach 125 once and for all. 8 pounds to go.

2. Run more. At least three times per week for 45 min.

3. Focus on protein intake.

4. Lift more weight and more often.

5. Complete 35 push-ups with ease (I will work on pull-ups next month).

6. Find sport-like bikini and upload photos for challenge by May 14.

Friday, April 30
B-100 calorie bread (2), 1 scoop of pnb (2)
S-granola bar (3)
L-salad (2), shrimp (2)
S-cheese, yogurt (3)
D-cheese, oatmeal (4)
Points: 18
Exercise: Basketball (30), Some weights (20)
Comments: I would say I had a productive fitness week. The party starts Monday.

Thursday, April 29
B-1/2 100 calorie bread, 1 scoop of pnb, muscle milk light (6)
L-chicken, sweet potato, broccoli, 1/2 cup of fruit mix (5)
S-apple (1)
D-chicken pattie (3), 100 calorie bread (2)
S-trail mix, string cheese, diet coke (7)
Points: 24 points
Exercise: Spinning and Abs (40): Me and the guys really worked hard!!!!

Wednesday, April 28
B-oatmeal (2), yogurt (2)
S-string cheese (1), 1/2 of 100 calorie bread, pnb (3)
L-1/2 chicken wrap, pickle (4)
S-banana, muscle light shake (3)
D-1/2 chicken wrap (4)
S-granola bar, orange (3)
Points:22
Exercise: 30 min cardio interval with M&M, TBS with Drew, Pilates with "me", Strength with Little Five
Comments: what a day!