Wednesday, May 19

B-oatmeal with raisins, veggie patty
L-brown rice, broccoli, baked chicken
S-string cheese, 12 oz coffee with splenda
D-2 oz of meatloaf, greek yogurt, grapes

Exercise: TBS (40) and Pilates (40)

TBS: 1 Frontal/1 Lateral Raise, Alternating Lunges with DB overhead, Squat/Hammer Curl and Press, Straight Bicep Curls, Straight Curls/Static Bicep Curl, Tricep Extensions, Stationary Lunges, Full Push-Ups, and Cardio Segments of Jacks, Standing Scissors, Mountain Climbers, etc.

Comments: Now I found TBS hard. I was sweating and my shoulders were on fire from my workout on Monday. I was so trying not to show it. I did some lunges and squats but I am going to hit legs with more weight tomorrow as well as Bicep and Triceps, which I didnt isolate enough. I could also rest tomorrow and hit everything on Friday or Saturday. I will figure it out tomorrow based on what hurts. My abs definitely hurt from that ab workout on Monday while doing those Pilates moves. Wow!

Does anyone find it to be a coincidence that Amanda Latonia is on the cover the this months Muscle and Hers Fitness when I put her on my blog when I first started it. This must be some kind of sign that I will follow in her footsteps as the next fitness cover girl...Just a thought.

Tuesday, May 18
B-2 mini whole wheat bagels with pnb (400)
S-turkey meatloaf, raisins
L-sardines and mixed veggies
D-protein shake (280), broccoli

Exercise: Cardio
Cardio Kick (25)-Lunch
Jog (30)-Evening
Elliptical (20)-Evening

Comments:
Was tired after that last cardio session. Was knocked out when I got home. Cant wait until my cover shoot. I should put in my leave for my California trip now!!!

Wednesday:
Morning Cardio
TBS @ Lunch
Evening Cardio/More Weights

Monday, May 17

Today is the official start day. Yes, Michelle, July 12 will be here before I know it. And Yes, Melissa, I only have a small time frame so I must stay focused. I am going to work hard and try to have fun with this. I will go to California, I will get my photo shoot, I will take over the fitness industry....watch out now :)

Food:
B-protein shake-186 cal (40 g protein)
S-100 cal bread with tuna
L-chickens, cottage cheese, fruit
D-salad, goldfish crackers, diet coke


Exercise: Weights-Shoulders
Alt. Lateral Raises 12(15), 12(12), 15(10)
Cable Frontal Raises 30(15), 30(12), 35(10)
Reverse Pec Dec 45(15), 40(12), 40(10)
Military Press 20(15), 20(12), 30(10)

Exercise:Abs
Decline Crunches with 25lb plate 15R
Plate Twist 15R each side
Dumbbell Knee Raises 15R

Exercise: Cardi0-None

Comments-Didnt get in my planned cardio workout but I did play basketball. Would you believe that the pics are up for the challenge and there are millions of people. I mean millions. I couldnt even count how many. Maybe people do read this magazine. Everyone just started looking the same as I scrolled down and down and down. I have to make a super dramatic transformation to be pulled from the crowd. Although they said only judges were making the decision. Now they are letting people vote online as well. You should be able to find photos on the Muscle and Hers Fitness Website. If not, I will forward the email I was sent. I wasnt allowed to cut and paste the link here. This should be interesting.

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.