I am starting to get the hang of this. As you know, Monday I was rebelling against the system as I often do. I wanted oatmeal and brown rice and sweets. Now I am on day 5 and have no desire to have all the junk I ate for the last month and a half. Maybe I am talking myself into it but I walked pass cake the other day and wasn't sad that I couldn't have any. I think I can finally say I can maintain this lifestyle. I also think I have chosen a exercise program that I can live with. This year I am not trying to promote burnout but workout hard and effectively. No need to spend hours and hours at the gym (except when I am on duty), right. That said, here is my yesterday.

Thursday, January 6
B-turkey sausage, lentil bean soup
S-trail mix
L-corn, green beans, sardines
D-apple pecan salad with grilled chicken (yum)
S-apple
Exercise: spinning and weight training (legs, biceps, triceps)

Smith Squats (added 50lbs) 3x 12
Bicep Curls CC 3 x 15 (30lbs)
Tricep Pull Downs (40lbs) 3x 20
Lunges 3 x 15
Lying Tricep Extensions 3x 20 (15lbs)
Hamstring Curl Machine 3 x 10
Leg Press (110lbs) 3 x 15

Wednesday 1/6/2011
Yesterday was a good day. I got my workout in early (6:30am) and therefore I had no excuses to make later in the day on why it wasnt completed. While I was lifting a member commented that he saw how I got my arms now (as I chest pressed the 20's). I have to keep things going since people are watching, huh? BTW: My chest and shoulders are really sore today. Almost cant lift my hands over my head. Oh well, thats what I get for taking a break.

I know, I know raisins for dinner...I was too lazy to get up and warm up anything...went to bed like 7:30pm. I am starting to get the hang of this "veggie/fruit/lean meat only diet". The key is to have things around that you can grab quickly.

Here's a summary:
B-fruit cup, trail mix
L-grilled chicken and mixed vegetables
S-apple
D-2 boxes of raisins
Exercise (Chest and Shoulders) + 10 min jog
Incline DB Press, Flat Bench DB Press, Chest Flies, Frontal Raises, Lateral Raises, Rear Delt Flies
(3 sets/ 12-20Reps)

Happy New Year!

Yes, it's me...Im back again. I want to give this blogging thing a try once more. I will attempt to be consistent and post regularly (starting today). My goals are the same...lose weight/body fat and drop inches from my waist. Here's how the first couple of days went:

Monday:
B-Fruit salad/banana
S-peanuts
L-garden salad
S-trail mix, baby carrots
D-green bean casserole with chicken
No Exercise
Comments: Adjusting to eating less...only fruit, veggies and lean meats/fish

Tuesday:
B-apple, trail mix
L-salmon patty, green beans
S-salmon patty, fruit cup
D-sweet potato, kale, corn
Exercise: kickboxing and abs (45 min)

Knowing You are There

Thanks for the comments. It's great knowing that you are there watching me like a hawk. I do need to be monitored. It's funny how that concept works but hey that's why we push social support in the weight loss area, huh?

Today, I am sore from my full body strength training workout yesterday to the point where I can barely lift my hands over my head. Doing jumping jacks in Cardio Kick was a motha. I had a headache all day (and during class), which made things a little difficult but I made it through. I should have taken that Advil and lot lot sooner. I wont be able to do another workout today....Just too exhausted. Still eating well thought so that should balance things out. Scale said 135 this morning so we are getting there. Five pounds down since starting October 18 so I am on the move.

Monday of Week 2

I lost 2.25 pounds last week, which is a good start. I would think with all that exercise it would be more but I will take it. I have to watch my eating even closer to bring in those big numbers. Here is the plan for the week:

Monday: Total Body Weights, Spin @1200 K, 6mile walk/run@HP
Tuesday: Morning Elliptical, Kickbox@1200 K
Wednesday: Total Body Weights, Pilates, Bhangra
Thursdays: Spin@1200K, Kickbox
Friday: Muscle Pump, Cardio
Saturday: Hip Hop & Bhangra

More veggies this week and less carbs is also the plan!!

Week One

I must say that my first week back went pretty well. I really pushed myself to workout (even when I didn't feel like it). Here is a synopsis of my workout schedule for this week:

Monday: 30 spin/15 min elliptical & 45 min step class
Tuesday: Cardio Dance Party
Wednesday: Zumba with Leslie (30 min), Boot camp, Hard Core Pilates
Thursday: 45 min walk/run with MF, spin/abs, 45 min arc trainer
Friday: Muscle Pump
Saturday: Hip Hop Dance & Bhangra

I started points and stayed within my points all week as well and managed to lose 3lbs. Things are looking great so far. I must admit that I am really tired from all the workouts, but I am going to push through and keep it up.

Returning

I am guilty. I have not posted anything since August. The hands on these clock moves faster than the wings of a hummingbird. I will begin by saying that yes, the mission still continues. Monday (10/18) I started the point system (again) believing that I needed accountability to make this thing happen. And that is exactly what I need...a limit to how much I can eat. It's not that I indulge in large quantities of food, but I'm simply tempted by the things that fancy my palate. I must remember, however, that I am not eating to satisfy my taste buds but to nourish my body. Period. If I can do that and enjoy some of my selections, than I have arrived.

Let's go back..last week I asked myself what kind of trainer has these kind of struggles. I really had to ponder this one. Can I truly call myself a trainer? Of course I am being hard on myself. I workout at least 4 days a week right and I eat fairly well, don't I? But what do I need to do to push myself to the next level. Stop BSing is the answer. Anything worth while is worth working hard to achieve. If I wanna get in the best shape of my life, I have to work for it.

So as I usually do, I started on a Monday. This Monday with spinning at lunch and dragging myself off the couch to take step at WSC. Despite the $100 ticket I got for parking in the wrong area outside the club, I was proud of myself for walking up from my nap in time and not deciding to go back to sleep. I stayed within my allotted points and had a good day.

Yesterday I taught Cardio Dance Party, which watered me like plants receiving morning dew. I was excited that I had pulled it off after feeling unprepared and having a nightmare the night before of being on a stage in front of a crowd and forgetting the choreography. I would have similar dreams the night before I would began a new college course frightened because it was time for class and I could not find my classroom. The long hallways seemed endless and I was blinded by the bright lights and distracted by the thousands of eager students. Anyway I woke of from my stage fright dream and Cardio Dance Party was a success. I burned calories, received compliments and then exhaled knowing it was over. I had planned to get in a weight training workout but didn't get around to it. I vowed to make up for it today.

Hello All,

I'm just stopping in to give you status update. Currently, I am reassessing my goals and deciding what works and what doesnt based on my past exercise history. I have decided for the next month or two to focus more on resistance training, however, I will still complete at least 4 cardiovascular workouts per week (spinning/running/Arch Trainer). I will complete a strength training routine for each major muscle group at least twice per week and follow a split training system. Although I will be watch what I eat closely, I will not be as harsh on myself as I have been in the past. The goal is not to make to 125 but to get back to 130 and tone from there. I will start posting food tomorrow.

Yes I can

Thursday, July 22
B-green beans, yams
L-green beans, sardines
S-protein with pnb
D-1/2 salad with apples, pecans (Wendys), diet coke, 4 spoons of frosty
Exercise: 50 min walk run (4 miles), Spinning and abs (40)
Comments: Cardio wore me about but it was a good tired. I am glad I got that run in. Felt good! Even got up to 7mph!!
Weight:130