Army Days.......we were going out on the town woooHoo....we are all still good friends.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Feeling Strong
My day started as usual, dragging my butt away from my warm bed to go work out. I rolled over a few times thinking I wouldn't go, but then that little OTTO voice popped in my head telling me to get the heck up and to the gym. So...I did it.
Yesterday, I downloaded some Army cadences on my Ipod to see how they would work for me. AWESOME...reminded me of the good ole days and running in formation. You didn't dare fall behind or the guy behind you would run you over. Worse yet, in boot camp, you'd get yelled at and I didn't like being yelled at. I remember one Drill Sergeant, DS Moats. He was a short guy, probably about 5 foot 5 with his hat on....his favorite thing to do was to ball his fist up, and yell "Gosh Darnet it Private Whoeverwasintrouble" Which it was usually me in trouble. His face would wrinkle up and turn red and he would shake as he was yelling. For this blog, I have sensored the language he used. One day, we were out in the field and he was explaining to us how to read a compass. Another girl was a bit preoccupied with a tree and was picking the bark off of it. All of a sudden you heard him "G.D it Private Jones, you think your an effing woodpecker?" So, he made her stand at the tree with her steel helmet on and bang her head on the tree and repeat "I"m a woodpecker, I'm a woodpecker".....of course I thought it was funny and laughed which resulted in him immediately turning to me "GD it Private Moore, you think that is effing funny?" Which I replied "Yes, Drill Sergeant" so.....I had to stand next to her, banging my head on the tree repeating "I'm a Peckerwood, I'm a peckerwood" OHHHH those were the days. So, the cadence helped with my breathing and it helped me focus.
When I did my afternoon cardio, I decided to take a crack at running. Armed with my cadence songs, I ran a mile straight. Pretty good for me, normally I want to stop and walk fast or something, but I didn't until after the mile. I walked it fast until it was almost 2 miles and decided I need to hit on the bag. That was good, got my heart rate up.
The evening turned out to be pretty eventful with OTTO, the hairless wonder.
He asked me what we did yesterday, my reply was "I dunno, I just did what you told me to do"....it was shoulders...I gotta start learning this.
Tonight, we worked on the back....I did
Lat pull downs---- 4 sets of 70 lbs X 15
Seated Cable rows---4 sets of 50 lbs X10 with 10 full body extensions
Active rest between each set...running to keep the heart rate up and then exploding the last 10 seconds...
Lower back Ab Circuit---this was a million Ab exercises. When OTTO starts telling me, first, you are gonna do this, and then that and then this and then that and then after that this and then this and then that...you get the point.....I want to barf. I get a bit of sensory overload during this and he has to just push me towards were he wants me to go. He became the drill sergeant tonight and was yelling at me (which is what I need) to push me. After I was done, I looked around and there were a few people watching me...I didn't notice while I was doing it. OTTO does this relaxation thing for me after our workout that helps me catch my breath. Basically I lay on the floor and he counts back to 10 while throwing in positive affirmations and then leaves me to relax for a minute or two. I just lay there...today..when he walked out..I heard the girls in the room ask "Is she ok?" followed by "There is no way I could have done what she just did"...that made me feel good. He comes back, counts back to 1 and then I'm good to go.....which it's always followed by a high 5. :)
I added a bit more to my diet, I think it's helped my energy level and ability to focus more in the evenings.
I've very thankful that my husband makes breakfast for me in the mornings as I'm scrambling to get ready for work. He's been making my lunch lately too. I'm soooo lucky.
Today I had
730-1/2 bowl of Oatmeal-80
OJ with vitamins-160
930- Watermelon-70
1130-cheese stick-60 cal
1230-2 oz of whole wheat spaghetti with a bit of sause-250 cal
1430-Peach-70 cal
1630- Low cal wrap with 2 oz of roast beef, small amount of cheese, spinach, chickpea salad and 1 tablespoon of homemade guacamole. (this was soooo good) 200 cal
Pickle 5 cal
2030- Protein Drink with vanilla Almond Milk-204
Total-1099
So it's off to bed I go. Oh and YEAH Anna-Marie is going to have another class for us. I am uber excited!!! Saw Missy today...she is looking good and getting those Zumba moves down!
Yesterday, I downloaded some Army cadences on my Ipod to see how they would work for me. AWESOME...reminded me of the good ole days and running in formation. You didn't dare fall behind or the guy behind you would run you over. Worse yet, in boot camp, you'd get yelled at and I didn't like being yelled at. I remember one Drill Sergeant, DS Moats. He was a short guy, probably about 5 foot 5 with his hat on....his favorite thing to do was to ball his fist up, and yell "Gosh Darnet it Private Whoeverwasintrouble" Which it was usually me in trouble. His face would wrinkle up and turn red and he would shake as he was yelling. For this blog, I have sensored the language he used. One day, we were out in the field and he was explaining to us how to read a compass. Another girl was a bit preoccupied with a tree and was picking the bark off of it. All of a sudden you heard him "G.D it Private Jones, you think your an effing woodpecker?" So, he made her stand at the tree with her steel helmet on and bang her head on the tree and repeat "I"m a woodpecker, I'm a woodpecker".....of course I thought it was funny and laughed which resulted in him immediately turning to me "GD it Private Moore, you think that is effing funny?" Which I replied "Yes, Drill Sergeant" so.....I had to stand next to her, banging my head on the tree repeating "I'm a Peckerwood, I'm a peckerwood" OHHHH those were the days. So, the cadence helped with my breathing and it helped me focus.
When I did my afternoon cardio, I decided to take a crack at running. Armed with my cadence songs, I ran a mile straight. Pretty good for me, normally I want to stop and walk fast or something, but I didn't until after the mile. I walked it fast until it was almost 2 miles and decided I need to hit on the bag. That was good, got my heart rate up.
The evening turned out to be pretty eventful with OTTO, the hairless wonder.
He asked me what we did yesterday, my reply was "I dunno, I just did what you told me to do"....it was shoulders...I gotta start learning this.
Tonight, we worked on the back....I did
Lat pull downs---- 4 sets of 70 lbs X 15
Seated Cable rows---4 sets of 50 lbs X10 with 10 full body extensions
Active rest between each set...running to keep the heart rate up and then exploding the last 10 seconds...
Lower back Ab Circuit---this was a million Ab exercises. When OTTO starts telling me, first, you are gonna do this, and then that and then this and then that and then after that this and then this and then that...you get the point.....I want to barf. I get a bit of sensory overload during this and he has to just push me towards were he wants me to go. He became the drill sergeant tonight and was yelling at me (which is what I need) to push me. After I was done, I looked around and there were a few people watching me...I didn't notice while I was doing it. OTTO does this relaxation thing for me after our workout that helps me catch my breath. Basically I lay on the floor and he counts back to 10 while throwing in positive affirmations and then leaves me to relax for a minute or two. I just lay there...today..when he walked out..I heard the girls in the room ask "Is she ok?" followed by "There is no way I could have done what she just did"...that made me feel good. He comes back, counts back to 1 and then I'm good to go.....which it's always followed by a high 5. :)
I added a bit more to my diet, I think it's helped my energy level and ability to focus more in the evenings.
I've very thankful that my husband makes breakfast for me in the mornings as I'm scrambling to get ready for work. He's been making my lunch lately too. I'm soooo lucky.
Today I had
730-1/2 bowl of Oatmeal-80
OJ with vitamins-160
930- Watermelon-70
1130-cheese stick-60 cal
1230-2 oz of whole wheat spaghetti with a bit of sause-250 cal
1430-Peach-70 cal
1630- Low cal wrap with 2 oz of roast beef, small amount of cheese, spinach, chickpea salad and 1 tablespoon of homemade guacamole. (this was soooo good) 200 cal
Pickle 5 cal
2030- Protein Drink with vanilla Almond Milk-204
Total-1099
So it's off to bed I go. Oh and YEAH Anna-Marie is going to have another class for us. I am uber excited!!! Saw Missy today...she is looking good and getting those Zumba moves down!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Focus
I felt focused today.......My day started with 45 min on the elliptical at Dynabody....then lunch time cardio of 45 min on the elliptical again......then it was working out with OTTO.....
He changed things up a bit tonight
Behind the Back Press SM Bar/20, 20 lbs X 12 /5 sets....Active rest (running in place) between sets
Cable Shrugs
55/15,55/15,50/15, 45/15 X2 Active Rest again
Lateral raises
35/15,30/15,15/12. 15/15
Dumbbell bent deltoid raises
5 sets of 12 at 12 lbs...active rest in between
Then some yuck ab work.
Eating for the day----
730-Whole wheat toast- 40 cal
Egg-100 cal
Oj with Vitamins 160 cal
1030- watermelon-70 cal
1300-1/2 of the wrap I made (low cal wrap, roast beef, spinach, chickpea sald, mustard)-92 cal
1500- strawberries/grapes 30 cals
1630-other 1/2 of my wrap-92 cal
2000-protein shake with almond milk-204
2100-Kozy Shake Simply well pear pudding-100 cal= 798 cals
The nutritionist said we needed to be hitting the target calories of 1000-1200. I'm doing what I can to eat what I have. I did switch things around and eat more at 1630, which I think helped me focus more in my workout with OTTO and made me have more energy. I'll have to add something in somewhere.
Off to bed!
He changed things up a bit tonight
Behind the Back Press SM Bar/20, 20 lbs X 12 /5 sets....Active rest (running in place) between sets
Cable Shrugs
55/15,55/15,50/15, 45/15 X2 Active Rest again
Lateral raises
35/15,30/15,15/12. 15/15
Dumbbell bent deltoid raises
5 sets of 12 at 12 lbs...active rest in between
Then some yuck ab work.
Eating for the day----
730-Whole wheat toast- 40 cal
Egg-100 cal
Oj with Vitamins 160 cal
1030- watermelon-70 cal
1300-1/2 of the wrap I made (low cal wrap, roast beef, spinach, chickpea sald, mustard)-92 cal
1500- strawberries/grapes 30 cals
1630-other 1/2 of my wrap-92 cal
2000-protein shake with almond milk-204
2100-Kozy Shake Simply well pear pudding-100 cal= 798 cals
The nutritionist said we needed to be hitting the target calories of 1000-1200. I'm doing what I can to eat what I have. I did switch things around and eat more at 1630, which I think helped me focus more in my workout with OTTO and made me have more energy. I'll have to add something in somewhere.
Off to bed!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
The last few days
The last few days have been cardio days. Otto wants my leg to heal 100% because we are going to start boxing next week. I'm really happy about this as I love boxing. I think it's more of the hitting things that is the attraction. My leg is feeling much better and I think I'll be good to go.
Saturday was great as we started out with our water class. Otto told me he was going to shave his head and well......he did. I have to admit, I liked it! As predicted, I was stuck with the 5 lbs weights for the entire class. At one point, I think he thought about letting me have the lighter ones, but I said I was good. I really like this class with Ann-Maire. I wish we could do it all the time. I suggested to Otto that we should do this more as it will help his foot too.....not sure if he will consent....maybe later..........
We (all five of us) got to have a bit of a break before we went to the step class. I ate my lunch and was worried that I would barf all over....but the class turned out to be great. I kept my heart rate up and got into the music. So...I can do a step class....I did have some issues with my whole right and left and did look a bit like a dork when I messed it up, but hey..I was with my friends so all is good.
We then had an interview with the Chronicle and a picture with our trainers. Kudos have to go to our trainers. They are so committed to each of us and there is no way we could have done this without their constant support and encouragement.
I think the 5 of us are coming together more like a team then as competitors. I really like it that way. I was so proud of each of us because we have all hit some sort of goal and see the good things that are happening in our lives!
I enjoyed my cardio this week....I did two rounds of it today. woo hoo....If anyone saw me today or yesterday, you might think I found my boobs, but I didn't...I borrowed them from Victiora's Secret......I will still have to put out an alert bulletin for mine.
If you do see me at the gym....tell me hello...the support is great!
Saturday was great as we started out with our water class. Otto told me he was going to shave his head and well......he did. I have to admit, I liked it! As predicted, I was stuck with the 5 lbs weights for the entire class. At one point, I think he thought about letting me have the lighter ones, but I said I was good. I really like this class with Ann-Maire. I wish we could do it all the time. I suggested to Otto that we should do this more as it will help his foot too.....not sure if he will consent....maybe later..........
We (all five of us) got to have a bit of a break before we went to the step class. I ate my lunch and was worried that I would barf all over....but the class turned out to be great. I kept my heart rate up and got into the music. So...I can do a step class....I did have some issues with my whole right and left and did look a bit like a dork when I messed it up, but hey..I was with my friends so all is good.
We then had an interview with the Chronicle and a picture with our trainers. Kudos have to go to our trainers. They are so committed to each of us and there is no way we could have done this without their constant support and encouragement.
I think the 5 of us are coming together more like a team then as competitors. I really like it that way. I was so proud of each of us because we have all hit some sort of goal and see the good things that are happening in our lives!
I enjoyed my cardio this week....I did two rounds of it today. woo hoo....If anyone saw me today or yesterday, you might think I found my boobs, but I didn't...I borrowed them from Victiora's Secret......I will still have to put out an alert bulletin for mine.
If you do see me at the gym....tell me hello...the support is great!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
I lost something.......
woke up at 0445 to go to the gym. I rolled out of bed at 0510...ugh. I'm late. I thought about not going, but then I realized that I'm just cheating myself.
Pulled on my workout clothes, brushed my teeth and out the door I went. I got to Dynabody to see myself in the mirror and realized that somewhere, I have lost my boobs. This is sad for me as I didn't have a lot to begin with. I asked Kelly is she could check the lost and found and if she found them on the floor somewhere, if she could kindly return them. Now, if anyone finds some of my butt...you can keep it...but I want my boobs back.
Did 30 min on the elliptical and then I had to rush home. I had a huge presentation that I have to give every 6 weeks in front of about 50 people, so I couldn't be late to work.....Presentation went well...and then off to the gun range.
Had a great time there......shot perfect scores in everything.
So, tonight I get to see everyone and we talk to a nutritionist again. Woo Hoo.
Pulled on my workout clothes, brushed my teeth and out the door I went. I got to Dynabody to see myself in the mirror and realized that somewhere, I have lost my boobs. This is sad for me as I didn't have a lot to begin with. I asked Kelly is she could check the lost and found and if she found them on the floor somewhere, if she could kindly return them. Now, if anyone finds some of my butt...you can keep it...but I want my boobs back.
Did 30 min on the elliptical and then I had to rush home. I had a huge presentation that I have to give every 6 weeks in front of about 50 people, so I couldn't be late to work.....Presentation went well...and then off to the gun range.
Had a great time there......shot perfect scores in everything.
So, tonight I get to see everyone and we talk to a nutritionist again. Woo Hoo.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Who knew a little muscle could hurt so bad
So I'm not really sure what I did, but I pulled a little muscle on the inside of my leg that hurts like you know what. Because of this, Otto wants me to just do cardio, no lifting with my legs right now.
Secretly, I'm kinda happy because I do enjoy walking. After the last time I did my legs, I couldn't walk for a few days and almost got stuck on the toilet because I couldn't up. I carried my cell phone into the bathroom in case I needed to call 911 (ok...so..no..I wouldn't call 911 but I would call my husband, who would never let me live it down) However, I did grit through that pain.........
So it's an "all cardio" day. I woke up at 0445...went to Dynabody and grabbed an elliptical to sweat all over. I think I may need a drop cloth. I got lost in my IPOD bank of songs, currently my power song is "Crazy" which fits quite right because I got up at 0445 in the morning. After about 45 min of cardio.....I left to get ready for work.....
Afternoon cardio....treadmill....was doing quite well with that for about 30 minutes but was growing bored. There were other people in the gym (at work) lifting weights and such, but it just didn't feel like home (Dynabody). I grabbed the heavy bag and started hitting on it. OH yeah, Otto doesn't know I was doing this....I'm sure he will after he reads my blog...but I really needed to do some hitting and I didn't have my wraps...so...I did some open hand stuff....kinda got lost in the moment of hitting and afterwards realized I had my watch on when I did a backhand....that didn't feel good....took the watch off and did it some more (that felt good) and then I did a roundhouse kick with the leg that has the little muscle that I was supposed to be resting....UGH...pain.....So, that stopped my workout for the afternoon.
Evening work out..husband and I went to him gym. Again, it's not "HOME" so I didn't really enjoy it all that much...and was very un-motivated. I did however go and sit in the hot tub which really helped my little muscle in my leg.
Went home to work on my college work to find that one of the college I teach for added me to a class that started the day before and I had to set it all up last night. The students were upset about not having an instructor so I had to quell all that mess. Soooo tired......
Went to bed late and gotta get up early.
Good news is that we get to swim again on Saturday. I really like that class. Otto is gonna go too, which is a good thing ( I hope he lets me stick with the 5 lbs weights) Thanks Anna-Marie!
Secretly, I'm kinda happy because I do enjoy walking. After the last time I did my legs, I couldn't walk for a few days and almost got stuck on the toilet because I couldn't up. I carried my cell phone into the bathroom in case I needed to call 911 (ok...so..no..I wouldn't call 911 but I would call my husband, who would never let me live it down) However, I did grit through that pain.........
So it's an "all cardio" day. I woke up at 0445...went to Dynabody and grabbed an elliptical to sweat all over. I think I may need a drop cloth. I got lost in my IPOD bank of songs, currently my power song is "Crazy" which fits quite right because I got up at 0445 in the morning. After about 45 min of cardio.....I left to get ready for work.....
Afternoon cardio....treadmill....was doing quite well with that for about 30 minutes but was growing bored. There were other people in the gym (at work) lifting weights and such, but it just didn't feel like home (Dynabody). I grabbed the heavy bag and started hitting on it. OH yeah, Otto doesn't know I was doing this....I'm sure he will after he reads my blog...but I really needed to do some hitting and I didn't have my wraps...so...I did some open hand stuff....kinda got lost in the moment of hitting and afterwards realized I had my watch on when I did a backhand....that didn't feel good....took the watch off and did it some more (that felt good) and then I did a roundhouse kick with the leg that has the little muscle that I was supposed to be resting....UGH...pain.....So, that stopped my workout for the afternoon.
Evening work out..husband and I went to him gym. Again, it's not "HOME" so I didn't really enjoy it all that much...and was very un-motivated. I did however go and sit in the hot tub which really helped my little muscle in my leg.
Went home to work on my college work to find that one of the college I teach for added me to a class that started the day before and I had to set it all up last night. The students were upset about not having an instructor so I had to quell all that mess. Soooo tired......
Went to bed late and gotta get up early.
Good news is that we get to swim again on Saturday. I really like that class. Otto is gonna go too, which is a good thing ( I hope he lets me stick with the 5 lbs weights) Thanks Anna-Marie!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Passed the Godiva Shop
I had to take my youngest son to Tampa today for a medical test. He is doing fine, and now we know what is going on with his stomach, so he'll be doing even better.
Afterwards we went to the mall......I was able to pass the godiva shop and not stop in. My husband assisted with unsticking me from the storefront window where I was drooling over the chocolate covered fruit.....and drug me along. I was hungry...it was still fruit! But I did it.
I went into GAP to get some new pants.....I tried on a size that was 2 sizes smaller than usual....it didn't fit...it was too BIG!!! The size smaller was still a bit too tight, so I elected not to get anything until I lose some more weight, but I was sooo excited. Normally, I couldn't even get my thigh in a 14, I was able to put them on and zip them up. Yes, they were too tight, but I'm closer to a 14 than I have been in lets say...........10 years!
I wasn't able to get my morning or afternoon cardio in, I found that I was missing it. It was a wonderful feeling...but my muscle is still hurting..work out tonight was supposed to be legs, but Otto opted to just do the cardio and he wanted me to "listen to my body" and not over do things. I'm glad he's so smart about this. He really has my best interest in mind.
Everyday I remind myself to follow him......I am working on it.....I know he feels the resistance at times, but he just remains persistent...it's getting easier for me.
Afterwards we went to the mall......I was able to pass the godiva shop and not stop in. My husband assisted with unsticking me from the storefront window where I was drooling over the chocolate covered fruit.....and drug me along. I was hungry...it was still fruit! But I did it.
I went into GAP to get some new pants.....I tried on a size that was 2 sizes smaller than usual....it didn't fit...it was too BIG!!! The size smaller was still a bit too tight, so I elected not to get anything until I lose some more weight, but I was sooo excited. Normally, I couldn't even get my thigh in a 14, I was able to put them on and zip them up. Yes, they were too tight, but I'm closer to a 14 than I have been in lets say...........10 years!
I wasn't able to get my morning or afternoon cardio in, I found that I was missing it. It was a wonderful feeling...but my muscle is still hurting..work out tonight was supposed to be legs, but Otto opted to just do the cardio and he wanted me to "listen to my body" and not over do things. I'm glad he's so smart about this. He really has my best interest in mind.
Everyday I remind myself to follow him......I am working on it.....I know he feels the resistance at times, but he just remains persistent...it's getting easier for me.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunshine Monday
Monday...what a wonderful day.....Carido in the morning, Cardio in the afternoon and work out in the evening. Best news is that I've lost 10.5 lbs so far! Woo Hoo
I changed up my diet a bit so I could have some variety....today this was my eating
1 piece of light wheat toast-40 cal
1 egg-100 cal
Juice with vitamins-160 cal
1030- Peach 61 cal
1300- small wheat pita with 2 oz of chicken, 2 tablespoons of chickpea salad, spinach and carrots- 192 cal
1600--1/2 cup cottage cheese 120 cal
1700-grapes with strawberries-36 cal
2000-Protein shake with almond milk- 204
Total-913 cal
It was a nice change of pace!
Today's workout:
Hammer strength Chest Press 40 lbs/12, 45 lbs/12, 50 lbs/10
High Back Rows 90 lbs/12, 90 lbs/12,
Incline Flys 10 lbs/15, 12 lbs/15, 15 lbs/15, 20 lbs/10
Cable Rows with Full extensions 50 lbs /10 X 4
Push ups 4 sets of 8
1 arm rows 15 lbs/10 X 4
After that we did some Ab work
Somewhere in there, I strained a muscle that I didn't realized existed prior to today....it's on the inside of my legs.....OUCH is how I feel.
I changed up my diet a bit so I could have some variety....today this was my eating
1 piece of light wheat toast-40 cal
1 egg-100 cal
Juice with vitamins-160 cal
1030- Peach 61 cal
1300- small wheat pita with 2 oz of chicken, 2 tablespoons of chickpea salad, spinach and carrots- 192 cal
1600--1/2 cup cottage cheese 120 cal
1700-grapes with strawberries-36 cal
2000-Protein shake with almond milk- 204
Total-913 cal
It was a nice change of pace!
Today's workout:
Hammer strength Chest Press 40 lbs/12, 45 lbs/12, 50 lbs/10
High Back Rows 90 lbs/12, 90 lbs/12,
Incline Flys 10 lbs/15, 12 lbs/15, 15 lbs/15, 20 lbs/10
Cable Rows with Full extensions 50 lbs /10 X 4
Push ups 4 sets of 8
1 arm rows 15 lbs/10 X 4
After that we did some Ab work
Somewhere in there, I strained a muscle that I didn't realized existed prior to today....it's on the inside of my legs.....OUCH is how I feel.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Arnold Presses should be left for Arnold
OMG.....do I hate Arnold Presses......well...I guess not really hate..I just want to whine a lot when I have to do them. By this time, Otto is used to my "eye rolling" and I did it and didn't realize I was doing it. I'll have to work on that. Eye rolling = more work so........it benefits me to not do it!
Today's work out
Arnold Presses 8 lbs superset with
Dumbbell shrugs 40 lbs 5 sets of 15
Cardio after that.
40 lbs was a lot and I was like WT heck....I'm sure I'll be feeling that in the morning.......
Today's work out
Arnold Presses 8 lbs superset with
Dumbbell shrugs 40 lbs 5 sets of 15
Cardio after that.
40 lbs was a lot and I was like WT heck....I'm sure I'll be feeling that in the morning.......
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Swim like a fish
Water aerobics was fun. Otto was there.....made me keep the 5 lbs weights which felt like 50 lbs towards the end of class. I really like doing this class, it goes by fast. I'm sure some of that had to do with Otto as he kept me laughing and pushing me. After this...it was off to do some more cardio. I enjoyed seeing Kristen, Zach and Missy...Todd..we miss you!
20 min on the bike going superfast for me.
Tonight was date night for my husband and I. I had in my mind the dress I was going to try on. I hadn't worn it in awhile because it was too small. I tried it on, IT WAS TOO BIG! That was a great feeling, but at the same time...I wanted to wear that dress......that started me into trying a few other things on...which didn't fit before and are now too big. I settled on a pair of jean capris that I haven't worn in two years because they were too small. I put them on and they fit! HOLY CRAP was I excited. We went to the movies, I managed to stay away from the popcorn and drank water.
For dinner......we were meeting some friends at a restaurant called Neon Leon's Zydeco Steakhouse. We had never been there and I didn't know what to expect from the menu. We had some time to kill and I was getting hungry, so I stopped and got some fruit from the store and at that so I wouldn't be sooo hungry. I wanted a steak, but went for the blackened fish instead with shrimp. Good choice. I loved it!!!! I also go the roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli. I only ate half of my meal, as I ate until I was comfortable and that was it. They did have this really nice looking blackberry cobbler but I didn't get it. :) I would definitely go back here for dinner.
Great day!
20 min on the bike going superfast for me.
Tonight was date night for my husband and I. I had in my mind the dress I was going to try on. I hadn't worn it in awhile because it was too small. I tried it on, IT WAS TOO BIG! That was a great feeling, but at the same time...I wanted to wear that dress......that started me into trying a few other things on...which didn't fit before and are now too big. I settled on a pair of jean capris that I haven't worn in two years because they were too small. I put them on and they fit! HOLY CRAP was I excited. We went to the movies, I managed to stay away from the popcorn and drank water.
For dinner......we were meeting some friends at a restaurant called Neon Leon's Zydeco Steakhouse. We had never been there and I didn't know what to expect from the menu. We had some time to kill and I was getting hungry, so I stopped and got some fruit from the store and at that so I wouldn't be sooo hungry. I wanted a steak, but went for the blackened fish instead with shrimp. Good choice. I loved it!!!! I also go the roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli. I only ate half of my meal, as I ate until I was comfortable and that was it. They did have this really nice looking blackberry cobbler but I didn't get it. :) I would definitely go back here for dinner.
Great day!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Wind sprints suck
Today is leg day.
Last time it was leg day...I really couldn't walk for a few days. It was hell and I wasn't looking forward to it.
Being that I've been walking/running and been working my legs, Otto decided to make me do wind sprints and work my calves.
The wind sprints sucked. Very necessary, but none the less...I was worried I was going to twist my ankle, or pull something but I didn't. I was also worried about snakes. I hate snakes..scared of them and would really run fast if there was one behind me. So running out back wasn't the greatest thing in the world. :)
Calf raises were good at first but then started to get to me towards the end.....
Tomorrow is water aerobics class. Otto said he as gonna go with me, so that was cool. I'm excited to see everyone else too!
Last time it was leg day...I really couldn't walk for a few days. It was hell and I wasn't looking forward to it.
Being that I've been walking/running and been working my legs, Otto decided to make me do wind sprints and work my calves.
The wind sprints sucked. Very necessary, but none the less...I was worried I was going to twist my ankle, or pull something but I didn't. I was also worried about snakes. I hate snakes..scared of them and would really run fast if there was one behind me. So running out back wasn't the greatest thing in the world. :)
Calf raises were good at first but then started to get to me towards the end.....
Tomorrow is water aerobics class. Otto said he as gonna go with me, so that was cool. I'm excited to see everyone else too!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Afer my cardio day yesterday, my hips were feeling the burn......it was an old familiar feeling that took me back to when I was a little kid.
I was born crippled. My legs were actually turned in and for the most part, my toes pointed backwards and the ball of my leg did not fit properly into the hip socket. When I was diagnosed with this shortly after I was born, I had casts on both of my legs. Every six weeks, they would turn my legs to the correct way they were supposed to be and cast them. This went on for about a year. My Dad told me that wherever we went, people would always ask how the baby broke both of her legs. Growing weary of the questions, my Dad would reply "In a snow skiing accident". Longer story story short, I had the "Forrest Gump braces" on my legs and corrective shoes...I remember the pain of walking and my hips popping out...the cold weather making me ache. Good news is that I haven't had problems in years. The Dr confirmed that I don't have arthritis in my hip area at all. Besides my wide feet (the casts did that) I really don't have any problems....except when I over work things. But...I press on......I'm not letting this hold me back.....
Today Otto and I did:
Seated box Dips 5 sets of 10 (my body weight)
E-Z curls barbell 5 sets of 10 (30 lbs)
Cable Press downs 5 sets of 10 (25 lbs)
Preacher curls 5 sets of 10 (15 ls)
Wrist Curls -super set 5 lbs 5 sets of 10
Wrist Extension-super set 3 lbs 5 sets of 10
(Active rest between all of this)
Ab work-my worst area, but getting better
Feeling good :)
I was born crippled. My legs were actually turned in and for the most part, my toes pointed backwards and the ball of my leg did not fit properly into the hip socket. When I was diagnosed with this shortly after I was born, I had casts on both of my legs. Every six weeks, they would turn my legs to the correct way they were supposed to be and cast them. This went on for about a year. My Dad told me that wherever we went, people would always ask how the baby broke both of her legs. Growing weary of the questions, my Dad would reply "In a snow skiing accident". Longer story story short, I had the "Forrest Gump braces" on my legs and corrective shoes...I remember the pain of walking and my hips popping out...the cold weather making me ache. Good news is that I haven't had problems in years. The Dr confirmed that I don't have arthritis in my hip area at all. Besides my wide feet (the casts did that) I really don't have any problems....except when I over work things. But...I press on......I'm not letting this hold me back.....
Today Otto and I did:
Seated box Dips 5 sets of 10 (my body weight)
E-Z curls barbell 5 sets of 10 (30 lbs)
Cable Press downs 5 sets of 10 (25 lbs)
Preacher curls 5 sets of 10 (15 ls)
Wrist Curls -super set 5 lbs 5 sets of 10
Wrist Extension-super set 3 lbs 5 sets of 10
(Active rest between all of this)
Ab work-my worst area, but getting better
Feeling good :)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Cardio Day
Today was a cardio day...my morning cardio seemed a bit lacking. No real motivation to get myself in gear.....lunch cardio was even worse. Not really sure......this evening I went to Dynabody to do my last cardio.
I heard Otto's words echoing in my head "Show me you want this".....so my evening cardio turned into 70 minutes on the treadmill......4 miles, which was more than I thought I would do. So...I'm setting goals and surprising myself!
I felt really wonderful when I left the gym yesterday.
WooHoo!
I heard Otto's words echoing in my head "Show me you want this".....so my evening cardio turned into 70 minutes on the treadmill......4 miles, which was more than I thought I would do. So...I'm setting goals and surprising myself!
I felt really wonderful when I left the gym yesterday.
WooHoo!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Feeling bad never felt so good
Just about everywhere aches, but it's good. I'm happy about it. It makes me feel alive and in control. Not that I'm a control freak...uh..ok...yes I am. It's hard for me to let go and listen to Otto at times. I'm not used to a man telling me what to do. I don't mean that in a bad way....I've been through a lot that has made me the person I am today. I work with men all day, for the most part, I call the shots, but then of course I have bosses that like to tell me what to do, as they should. I divorced when my sons were 10 months old and 2 1/2 years old ...they are now 16 and 17. I just remarried in January, so again, I have been in control all that time of my family and everything that I did. So...there is some trust there that I give to Otto. Trust to let my guard down and let him lead me, instead of me being the leader. I think he understand this as he's been hard on me but not overbearing. I appreciate that he sees that and responds to it. The amazing part is that I look in the mirror and I like what I see. I can see the differences in my body and the CHANGE that is happening. All because I let go and let myself trust someone else, and listen, even when I didn't want to.
I started my day with my husband and I hitting the gym at 5 am. I love going with him, it makes him feel better for the rest of the day. He's 9 years older than me, so he's gotta stay in shape to keep up with me. lol I did 30 min of cardio in the morning.
At lunch, I took the opportunity to workout at the gym at work. 40 min on the recumbent bike, I went 16 miles! If you would have asked me to bike 16 miles, I would laugh at you...it was a good challenge for me, I really set the goal at 14 miles, but I had some time left over so I went for it.
Met Otto at 1830 tonight
I did a 20 min warm up on the bike
Tonight we worked the chest with those wonderful active rests...running in place and crunches...
Chest Press- 35 lbs X 12
35 lbs X15
40 lbs X 12
45 lbs X 10
Decline Press- 45 lbs X 15
45 lbs X 15
55 lbs X 15
Incline Fly
8 lbs X 15 ( I think we did these a million times)
With Wall pushes (which was better than me flopping on the floor trying to do a push up) and running and Abs in between sets)
Then we were done. I pulled the inside of my leg or something. Tomorrow will be just a cardio day...then a weight day on Thursday, arms I think. Friday is Legs...which I am just now able to walk.
Eating for the day
0730 Oatmeal 160
OJ/Vitam 160
1030 Nectarine 70
1230 Chicken breast 100
Cheese 100
1630- raw spinach 10
cheese 100
cucumbers- 8
1 1/2 oz of chicken breast-35
2000 Protein shake with almond milk-204
2 egg white omelet 94 cals
Ok..off to bed....
I started my day with my husband and I hitting the gym at 5 am. I love going with him, it makes him feel better for the rest of the day. He's 9 years older than me, so he's gotta stay in shape to keep up with me. lol I did 30 min of cardio in the morning.
At lunch, I took the opportunity to workout at the gym at work. 40 min on the recumbent bike, I went 16 miles! If you would have asked me to bike 16 miles, I would laugh at you...it was a good challenge for me, I really set the goal at 14 miles, but I had some time left over so I went for it.
Met Otto at 1830 tonight
I did a 20 min warm up on the bike
Tonight we worked the chest with those wonderful active rests...running in place and crunches...
Chest Press- 35 lbs X 12
35 lbs X15
40 lbs X 12
45 lbs X 10
Decline Press- 45 lbs X 15
45 lbs X 15
55 lbs X 15
Incline Fly
8 lbs X 15 ( I think we did these a million times)
With Wall pushes (which was better than me flopping on the floor trying to do a push up) and running and Abs in between sets)
Then we were done. I pulled the inside of my leg or something. Tomorrow will be just a cardio day...then a weight day on Thursday, arms I think. Friday is Legs...which I am just now able to walk.
Eating for the day
0730 Oatmeal 160
OJ/Vitam 160
1030 Nectarine 70
1230 Chicken breast 100
Cheese 100
1630- raw spinach 10
cheese 100
cucumbers- 8
1 1/2 oz of chicken breast-35
2000 Protein shake with almond milk-204
2 egg white omelet 94 cals
Ok..off to bed....
Monday, June 15, 2009
No MORE REST
Today was a bit hectic at work. Seemed it was meeting after meeting. My last meeting was called together by me and I had some tough things to go over. I did it, confidently, and it was the car ride home to change and meet Otto at the gym.
We started with a warm up. My legs, well....they were feeling pretty bad. We worked them hard on Friday and I was having a hard time walking around. I don't think I've ever hurt so bad...anyway...Otto let me whine for about 3.2 seconds and then it was on to the recumbent bike for 10 minutes. After that it was off to stretch and then to our weights. I bought some lifting gloves, they certainly helped with my grip. I was hoping they were magic gloves and helped me actually LIFT the weight, but it was a no go.
Here was our workout today:
Lat Pull downs front 3 sets if 70lbs X15, 80 Lbs X 15....with an active rest, which sounds pretty cool, but basically I am running in place and the last 10 seconds I have to run really fast to there is not "rest" in it for me.
Drop set-110 lbs, 90 lbs, 70 lbs
Seated Cable Rows- 4 sets of 50 lbs X 10 and then 10 full body extensions in between sets and back to the "active rest"
Lastly, we finished up with a Lower back Ab circuit which I hated. I had a bit of sensory overload and basically had to be pushed in the direction I needed to go because I was just about at my wall. But, I did it.
At the end, Otto asked if I had any papers to grade tonight, which I don't, so he said good.....give me 20 min of cardio. Maybe next time I'll say "yes" hahahah
Saw Melissa doing Zumba....she was doing GREAT!!!!!
Eating today was a bit jacked up as I forgot all the food I prepared on Sunday. I ran to Publix and bought some spinach,oiled eggs, a chicken breast and some fruit. My meetings through me a bit off, but this was my day
730--OJ with Vitamins-160
Oatmeal-160
1230- 1 Egg-70
Chicken Breast-100 cal
1630- Cheese-100 cal
2030-protein Drink with Almond Milk-204
Strawberries/grapes/raspberries-30 cals
So it's off to bed I go so I can get up at 5 for more Cardio.
We started with a warm up. My legs, well....they were feeling pretty bad. We worked them hard on Friday and I was having a hard time walking around. I don't think I've ever hurt so bad...anyway...Otto let me whine for about 3.2 seconds and then it was on to the recumbent bike for 10 minutes. After that it was off to stretch and then to our weights. I bought some lifting gloves, they certainly helped with my grip. I was hoping they were magic gloves and helped me actually LIFT the weight, but it was a no go.
Here was our workout today:
Lat Pull downs front 3 sets if 70lbs X15, 80 Lbs X 15....with an active rest, which sounds pretty cool, but basically I am running in place and the last 10 seconds I have to run really fast to there is not "rest" in it for me.
Drop set-110 lbs, 90 lbs, 70 lbs
Seated Cable Rows- 4 sets of 50 lbs X 10 and then 10 full body extensions in between sets and back to the "active rest"
Lastly, we finished up with a Lower back Ab circuit which I hated. I had a bit of sensory overload and basically had to be pushed in the direction I needed to go because I was just about at my wall. But, I did it.
At the end, Otto asked if I had any papers to grade tonight, which I don't, so he said good.....give me 20 min of cardio. Maybe next time I'll say "yes" hahahah
Saw Melissa doing Zumba....she was doing GREAT!!!!!
Eating today was a bit jacked up as I forgot all the food I prepared on Sunday. I ran to Publix and bought some spinach,oiled eggs, a chicken breast and some fruit. My meetings through me a bit off, but this was my day
730--OJ with Vitamins-160
Oatmeal-160
1230- 1 Egg-70
Chicken Breast-100 cal
1630- Cheese-100 cal
2030-protein Drink with Almond Milk-204
Strawberries/grapes/raspberries-30 cals
So it's off to bed I go so I can get up at 5 for more Cardio.
Last week Catch up
The week has been a bit labor intensive for me. Forgive me for not blogging everyday, but I’ve honestly been so beat by the time I get home and get my other work done, that I just about fall asleep on the computer. I have several online classes that were wrapping up last week, which meant grading of final papers and final exams. Which leads me to my next point…..time for me.
The day of my interview, and I think I blogged this before, Andrew told me the importance of carving time out for me. I’m starting to see that now, starting to see that I can’t save the entire world. That’s always been my problem…”how can I help?” which leads to me being overwhelmed. But it’s time that I became selfish with my time, and do things, for me! Right now, I am going to focus on myself.
Yesterday, Otto and I had a good workout. At one point, I just couldn’t go on anymore. I was having problems breathing and started to hyperventilate. Of course at first he was just yelling at me to keep going (this is what I need, he’s not yelling to be mean) but when he realized what was happening, he let me catch my breath. We still finished the workout we were doing, but I think it was the first time I was ready to just say “I’m done”. Afterwards, I was pretty annoyed with myself. Otto told me it was a good push and I didn’t stop…and I reminded him of the whole “can’t breath” thing. He reminded me that I didn’t stop, I only paused….I needed to focus on what was positive on the workout and not so much on the other stuff. I’m just so used to do things right the first time…its frustrating….I started cleaning the mats that I sweated all over..wondering..when will I be good at this? At what point does this get easier, which leads me back to Andrew….”When you go to the gym, you should push yourself harder each time” so I realized that no matter how “fit” I am, I need to always push myself harder……
Oh the things I am learning...........
On another positive note, I have enjoyed seeing the other participants at the gym. We are all working so hard and you can tell. I love the fact that we are growing together as a team.
The day of my interview, and I think I blogged this before, Andrew told me the importance of carving time out for me. I’m starting to see that now, starting to see that I can’t save the entire world. That’s always been my problem…”how can I help?” which leads to me being overwhelmed. But it’s time that I became selfish with my time, and do things, for me! Right now, I am going to focus on myself.
Yesterday, Otto and I had a good workout. At one point, I just couldn’t go on anymore. I was having problems breathing and started to hyperventilate. Of course at first he was just yelling at me to keep going (this is what I need, he’s not yelling to be mean) but when he realized what was happening, he let me catch my breath. We still finished the workout we were doing, but I think it was the first time I was ready to just say “I’m done”. Afterwards, I was pretty annoyed with myself. Otto told me it was a good push and I didn’t stop…and I reminded him of the whole “can’t breath” thing. He reminded me that I didn’t stop, I only paused….I needed to focus on what was positive on the workout and not so much on the other stuff. I’m just so used to do things right the first time…its frustrating….I started cleaning the mats that I sweated all over..wondering..when will I be good at this? At what point does this get easier, which leads me back to Andrew….”When you go to the gym, you should push yourself harder each time” so I realized that no matter how “fit” I am, I need to always push myself harder……
Oh the things I am learning...........
On another positive note, I have enjoyed seeing the other participants at the gym. We are all working so hard and you can tell. I love the fact that we are growing together as a team.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Too tired to post
Ok....Otto kicked my butt tonight. I was operating on little sleep..got work up 3 times in the middle of the night for stuff at work. Set since I'm the commander, I have to know what is going on so I get these calls quite frequently. Slept through my 5 am alarm. Thought Otto was going to be mad that I didn't get my morning cardio in, but instead he praised me for listening to my body. If only my boss had the same understanding.
Anyway, I'm off to bed with only 1/2 of my college work I need done but I need to sleep.
Love to all
Anyway, I'm off to bed with only 1/2 of my college work I need done but I need to sleep.
Love to all
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Do I have to get up?
Otto is changing my workouts to the evenings for awhile. However he still wants me to do cardio. 5 am came and boy did I want to roll over and not get up. I did lay there and then I heard “All you are doing is cheating yourself”…oh the voice was right. Got out of bed and off the gym I went. My husband wanted to go, so we went to his gym.
10 min warm up on the bike
30 min on elliptical
10 min cool down
I think I am starting to like this going to the gym thing….
10 min warm up on the bike
30 min on elliptical
10 min cool down
I think I am starting to like this going to the gym thing….
Monday, June 8, 2009
07/08
5 am came too early this morning. I didn’t sleep well. My son texted me at midnight to tell me he would be home soon. I’m glad he did, but at the same time I was snoozing pretty hard.
I have sleep apnea so I have to wear the “darth vader” mask at night. It wasn’t cooperating too well and I tossed and turned a lot.
Anyway, drug myself out of bed and threw my gym clothes on and off I went. I forgot my IPod and my other stuff, but I survived.
I did my second week weigh in…I’m down 6 lbs! Yeah!!!!! I was pretty happy about that. My clothes do feel looser and I went down a size when I went to buy some gym clothes. I’m feeling pretty good right now!
Today, I did 10 minutes on the elliptical machine and then Otto and I hit the weights: Here was our morning work out:
Arnold Presses 89 lbs 5 sets of 10
In between sets I did the horizontal knees to chest for the abs- 60 of them (they suck!)
Giant Set
Front Dumbbell Deltoid raises
Lateral Dumbbell Deltoid Raises
Rear Dumbbell Deltoid Raises
5 sets of 10 on these with 8 lbs. Who know how heavy 8 little pounds could be!
After each set, I did incline abs on the #1 setting 30 reps of these babies (I think it was easier having a baby)
Lastly,
Upright Rows- 20lbs 5 sets of 10
In between sets..crunches—120 of them
Oh and I had to jog in place a lot too. I was stinking on the form on the read dumbbell raises. I was complaining about it to myself out loud…Otto said “what?” and I knew to shut up. I had a military flashback that if I complain, I have to do more…so I kept my mouth shut! J
I wanted to hurl on my way home, but I kept it down. Got cleaned up for work and off I went with my breakfast. I felt fine by the time I got work, other than my arms felt like rubber bands.
I was able to squeeze cardio in at work today too…so I did
10 min on the star stepper
30 min on treadmill with my heart rate at 160 or above
15 min cool down to get my heart rate back down
After work, it was 40 minutes on the Bike with Otto at my side cheering me on and pushing me…I biked about 13 miles. I was surprised!! Long cool down and then off to get home to grade more paper and deal with home stuff.
Eating
0730- Oatmeal-80 ( only ate ½ of it today)
8 oz OJ-100 cal
1030- 154 grams of Watermelon- 46 cal
1330- I made a salad with
1/3 cup raw spinach- 2 cal
¼ cup sliced carrots-13 cal
1/3 cup broccoli
28 grms of Cheese -100 cal
Balsamic vinegar-10
2000 – Protein shake with Almond Milk-204 cal
Cheese stick-100 cal
Hard boiled Egg-70 cal
I felt overall pretty good today. The work out was great although my hamstring was tight when I got off the bike. I’m sure I’ll be ok. I’m starting to like the new eating and starting to try new things. I hate vegetables. Most of them anyway, always have. When my parents would make me sit at the table until I ate my veggies, I’d fall asleep because I wouldn’t eat them…yes I am a stubborn one!
5 am came too early this morning. I didn’t sleep well. My son texted me at midnight to tell me he would be home soon. I’m glad he did, but at the same time I was snoozing pretty hard.
I have sleep apnea so I have to wear the “darth vader” mask at night. It wasn’t cooperating too well and I tossed and turned a lot.
Anyway, drug myself out of bed and threw my gym clothes on and off I went. I forgot my IPod and my other stuff, but I survived.
I did my second week weigh in…I’m down 6 lbs! Yeah!!!!! I was pretty happy about that. My clothes do feel looser and I went down a size when I went to buy some gym clothes. I’m feeling pretty good right now!
Today, I did 10 minutes on the elliptical machine and then Otto and I hit the weights: Here was our morning work out:
Arnold Presses 89 lbs 5 sets of 10
In between sets I did the horizontal knees to chest for the abs- 60 of them (they suck!)
Giant Set
Front Dumbbell Deltoid raises
Lateral Dumbbell Deltoid Raises
Rear Dumbbell Deltoid Raises
5 sets of 10 on these with 8 lbs. Who know how heavy 8 little pounds could be!
After each set, I did incline abs on the #1 setting 30 reps of these babies (I think it was easier having a baby)
Lastly,
Upright Rows- 20lbs 5 sets of 10
In between sets..crunches—120 of them
Oh and I had to jog in place a lot too. I was stinking on the form on the read dumbbell raises. I was complaining about it to myself out loud…Otto said “what?” and I knew to shut up. I had a military flashback that if I complain, I have to do more…so I kept my mouth shut! J
I wanted to hurl on my way home, but I kept it down. Got cleaned up for work and off I went with my breakfast. I felt fine by the time I got work, other than my arms felt like rubber bands.
I was able to squeeze cardio in at work today too…so I did
10 min on the star stepper
30 min on treadmill with my heart rate at 160 or above
15 min cool down to get my heart rate back down
After work, it was 40 minutes on the Bike with Otto at my side cheering me on and pushing me…I biked about 13 miles. I was surprised!! Long cool down and then off to get home to grade more paper and deal with home stuff.
Eating
0730- Oatmeal-80 ( only ate ½ of it today)
8 oz OJ-100 cal
1030- 154 grams of Watermelon- 46 cal
1330- I made a salad with
1/3 cup raw spinach- 2 cal
¼ cup sliced carrots-13 cal
1/3 cup broccoli
28 grms of Cheese -100 cal
Balsamic vinegar-10
2000 – Protein shake with Almond Milk-204 cal
Cheese stick-100 cal
Hard boiled Egg-70 cal
I felt overall pretty good today. The work out was great although my hamstring was tight when I got off the bike. I’m sure I’ll be ok. I’m starting to like the new eating and starting to try new things. I hate vegetables. Most of them anyway, always have. When my parents would make me sit at the table until I ate my veggies, I’d fall asleep because I wouldn’t eat them…yes I am a stubborn one!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
3 days of CHANGE
06/05
My day started at 0500, on my way to the gym. I got there about 520 and started some cardio on the bike. I did that for about 20 min of that and then Otto and I started my workout. I’d love to tell you exactly what we did, but I can’t seem to read my own handwriting. We worked my chest and pecs really hard and did super sets. I was writing as I was doing the exercises and well……I can’t read it, my hands were shaking too much.
Went to work and the boss is still stressing me. We will have to work on this.
Here’s what I ate today:
0730- Oatmeal-160
Orange Juice-100
Source of life liquid vitamins in OJ- 50 cal
1030- 3 oz Broccoli Slaw-25 cal
2 oz Cajun Turkey Breast-45 cal
1330- Sweet Potato-54 cal
4 oz Chicken Breast Roasted-141
1930 1.5 oz of Salmon-88 cal
½ cup couscous -88 cal
Went to the gym and did cycling for 20 min, and then the elliptical for another 20.
06/06
I woke up Sat morning with the thought that a truck ran me over. Everything from my waist up ached. I had to meet Otto a 9 and I really was dreading it.
Today, I did a 15 min warm up and then….Otto made me turn it on…20 min on the bike, lots of hills and I had to go faster and keep my heart rate up over 156. When I got off, I was pooped! That wasn’t the end, only the beginning….
It started out with:
Seated Dips 3 sets of 10.
Ez Curl Barbell 3 sets of 20 lbs (if I didn’t do them right, I had to do more)
Zack was there working out...he saw me struggling and gave me some encouragement. Thanks Zach! I needed it and it helped!
These two exercises, were a super set which is one set of the Dips and then One of the Barbell…..no rest :(
Next, it was Cable Press Downs, 3 sets of 10 with 25 lbs
Preacher Curls 3 sets of 10 at 15 lbs
Super Set on these
Wrist curls 3 sets of 10 5 lbs
Writs extensions 3/10 3 lbs
Last was an abdominal circuit
50 sets of HELL
I must say when I went home, I really needed to eat since I hadn’t eaten anything before the gym. I needed some orange juice and my oatmeal. I got home and with 4 teens in the house…NO ORANGE JUICE. All I could do was call my husband and ask him to pick me up some and go lay down. He finally arrived and I felt like crap. He gave me the juice and I felt better after a bit. Lesson learned for me!
1200- Oatmeal-160
Orange Juice-100
Source of life liquid vitamins in OJ- 50 cal
1530- small nectarine 90 cal
1830- 1 cup raw spinach- 7 cal
28 grams of imitation crab meat-100 cal
1 cup sliced carrots- 11 cal
2000 Protein shake with Almond Milk- 204
My husband and I went to the movies Sat night. It was a horrid test for me as I can’t ever go to the movies with out eating Snow Caps and popcorn. I managed to get past the snack counter and was waiting to go in….and…Otto walked in. I cannot even begin to think what would have went down if I was standing there with a tub of popcorn. I was really proud of myself and enjoyed the movie, even without the snacks. We saw UP, great movie. I enjoyed it!
06/07
Woke up and got some work done, graded some papers ( I teach college part time)
Hit the gym at 1
Did cardio…10 min warm up then 30 minutes on the Elliptical..keep my heart rate over 170 the entire time. I was pretty proud of myself on that one. 15 min cool down….
I got to meet up with the other CHANGE girls. I enjoyed talking to you two and Zach! We can do this together!!!!
Eating today:
0900- Oatmeal-160
Orange Juice-100
Source of life liquid vitamins in OJ- 50 cal
1230- small nectarine 90 cal
1530- Salad made with
1 cup raw spinach- 7 cal
2 oz of Cajun Turkey Breast- 60
1 hard boiled Egg-70 cal
2 tablespoons of Chinese Vinegar- 40 cal
1900- 4 oz Chicken breast-124 cal
½ cup Cousous-88 cal
¼ teaspoon Lagama (Chinese hot spice) -23 cal
1 table spoon of Chinese Vinegar- 20 cal
We hosted an exchange student this year from China. He started me eating Lagama, which I will eat pretty much on everything. I didn’t realize how high in calorie it was for as much as I was eating it. I’m seriously cutting down on it. One thing I’m afraid of doing is changing my eating so much that when this is over, I’ll go back to what I would eat before. That’s how I always wound up failing. I am certainly enjoying the new foods I am eating, although I have to say I didn’t really think that I would. I haven’t been hungry or starving.
I do have to admit that my son had an Oreo and I was tempted to take him out with a leg sweep and steal the cookie.
I thought for as hard as I worked with Otto yesterday that I might have a hard time moving around. Not so! No doubt I am sore, but I really feel good today!
Ok..I’m off to do some work in my classes online and then to bed. Otto and I are meeting at 0530 again. Woo Hoo!!!
My day started at 0500, on my way to the gym. I got there about 520 and started some cardio on the bike. I did that for about 20 min of that and then Otto and I started my workout. I’d love to tell you exactly what we did, but I can’t seem to read my own handwriting. We worked my chest and pecs really hard and did super sets. I was writing as I was doing the exercises and well……I can’t read it, my hands were shaking too much.
Went to work and the boss is still stressing me. We will have to work on this.
Here’s what I ate today:
0730- Oatmeal-160
Orange Juice-100
Source of life liquid vitamins in OJ- 50 cal
1030- 3 oz Broccoli Slaw-25 cal
2 oz Cajun Turkey Breast-45 cal
1330- Sweet Potato-54 cal
4 oz Chicken Breast Roasted-141
1930 1.5 oz of Salmon-88 cal
½ cup couscous -88 cal
Went to the gym and did cycling for 20 min, and then the elliptical for another 20.
06/06
I woke up Sat morning with the thought that a truck ran me over. Everything from my waist up ached. I had to meet Otto a 9 and I really was dreading it.
Today, I did a 15 min warm up and then….Otto made me turn it on…20 min on the bike, lots of hills and I had to go faster and keep my heart rate up over 156. When I got off, I was pooped! That wasn’t the end, only the beginning….
It started out with:
Seated Dips 3 sets of 10.
Ez Curl Barbell 3 sets of 20 lbs (if I didn’t do them right, I had to do more)
Zack was there working out...he saw me struggling and gave me some encouragement. Thanks Zach! I needed it and it helped!
These two exercises, were a super set which is one set of the Dips and then One of the Barbell…..no rest :(
Next, it was Cable Press Downs, 3 sets of 10 with 25 lbs
Preacher Curls 3 sets of 10 at 15 lbs
Super Set on these
Wrist curls 3 sets of 10 5 lbs
Writs extensions 3/10 3 lbs
Last was an abdominal circuit
50 sets of HELL
I must say when I went home, I really needed to eat since I hadn’t eaten anything before the gym. I needed some orange juice and my oatmeal. I got home and with 4 teens in the house…NO ORANGE JUICE. All I could do was call my husband and ask him to pick me up some and go lay down. He finally arrived and I felt like crap. He gave me the juice and I felt better after a bit. Lesson learned for me!
1200- Oatmeal-160
Orange Juice-100
Source of life liquid vitamins in OJ- 50 cal
1530- small nectarine 90 cal
1830- 1 cup raw spinach- 7 cal
28 grams of imitation crab meat-100 cal
1 cup sliced carrots- 11 cal
2000 Protein shake with Almond Milk- 204
My husband and I went to the movies Sat night. It was a horrid test for me as I can’t ever go to the movies with out eating Snow Caps and popcorn. I managed to get past the snack counter and was waiting to go in….and…Otto walked in. I cannot even begin to think what would have went down if I was standing there with a tub of popcorn. I was really proud of myself and enjoyed the movie, even without the snacks. We saw UP, great movie. I enjoyed it!
06/07
Woke up and got some work done, graded some papers ( I teach college part time)
Hit the gym at 1
Did cardio…10 min warm up then 30 minutes on the Elliptical..keep my heart rate over 170 the entire time. I was pretty proud of myself on that one. 15 min cool down….
I got to meet up with the other CHANGE girls. I enjoyed talking to you two and Zach! We can do this together!!!!
Eating today:
0900- Oatmeal-160
Orange Juice-100
Source of life liquid vitamins in OJ- 50 cal
1230- small nectarine 90 cal
1530- Salad made with
1 cup raw spinach- 7 cal
2 oz of Cajun Turkey Breast- 60
1 hard boiled Egg-70 cal
2 tablespoons of Chinese Vinegar- 40 cal
1900- 4 oz Chicken breast-124 cal
½ cup Cousous-88 cal
¼ teaspoon Lagama (Chinese hot spice) -23 cal
1 table spoon of Chinese Vinegar- 20 cal
We hosted an exchange student this year from China. He started me eating Lagama, which I will eat pretty much on everything. I didn’t realize how high in calorie it was for as much as I was eating it. I’m seriously cutting down on it. One thing I’m afraid of doing is changing my eating so much that when this is over, I’ll go back to what I would eat before. That’s how I always wound up failing. I am certainly enjoying the new foods I am eating, although I have to say I didn’t really think that I would. I haven’t been hungry or starving.
I do have to admit that my son had an Oreo and I was tempted to take him out with a leg sweep and steal the cookie.
I thought for as hard as I worked with Otto yesterday that I might have a hard time moving around. Not so! No doubt I am sore, but I really feel good today!
Ok..I’m off to do some work in my classes online and then to bed. Otto and I are meeting at 0530 again. Woo Hoo!!!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
So far on my journey
I saw the article online in the Chronicle about the CHANGE program and I realized that it was something I needed. I needed to make a CHANGE in my life so that I could live. I'm a cop, I experience lots of stress 24/7, I've been eating bad for many years. Partly out of my love affair with food, and partly out of convenience. I knew that I needed to stop and do something about it a long time ago, but I lacked the knowledge and the support and drive to do so. In my interview, I remember Andrew telling me that I needed to carve out time for myself. Hard to do with 4 teenagers, full time job and part-time job teaching college, but I knew he was right!
When I was picked last Friday to be a part of this awesome program, I new part of my life opened up. I not only felt the support of my family but of all those people sitting in the room and my community. I'm excited and a bit scared of the next 12 weeks, but I'm going to do this for me! I'm going to CHANGE into a healthy human being!
It started with Otto, my personal trainer. I hope to one day have 1/2 the energy and positive aura he possess. He met me at the store and showed me that I needed to be eating more vegtables and taught me to figure out their choleric value. If you don't know, it's really easy to find on the Internet, just do a google search for what you are wanting to eat and you can find the calories! I also found a really cool application that I have on my Ipod Touch that I can input the foods that I am eating during the day. Otto explained that I needed to drink lots of water, and stop with the coffee (goodbye Starbucks, I'm sorry I have to end it this way with no notice. I think you will be able to move on) and soda. We broke down times for me to eat so that I'll be eating smaller but more meals throughout the day. He sent me home with my bag of groceries and a heart monitor to use while we work out. (You can buy one at Wal-Mart in the sporting aisle.) It looks like a watch and comes with a band. You wear the band under your clothes around your chest...this is really neat and I'm actually wearing it right now at work. ( I am trying to identify my stresses, which I'll talk about later) I had a food scale at home, so I went to work portioning my meals and figuring out the calories
So, the following is my first three days of meals:
Monday
0730-Oatmeal-160 Cal
8 oz Apple Juice- 120 cal
1030 1 medium nectarine-70 cal
1330 4 oz of sliced turkey meat-120 cal
28 grams Swiss Cheese-100 cal
Small sweet potato (no butter, just plain) 82 cal
1630 28 grams of Swiss Cheese-100 cal
752-total
Tuesday
0730 Oatmeal-160 cal
8 Oz Orange Juice-100 cal
1030 small apple-55 cal
1330 4 oz sliced turkey meat- 120 cal
28 grams Swiss Cheese-100 cal
small (but bigger than yesterdays) sweet potato-111 cal
1630 88 grams Broccoli-30 cal
52 grams of cucumbers (8 cal) with 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar (5 cal)- 13 cal
689-total
Wednesday--went of schedule today due to something happening at work
0730 Oatmeal- 160 cal
8 oz of orange juice-100 cal
1030 small nectarine 70 cal
1300 28 grams swiss cheese-100
52 grams of cucumbers (8 cal) with 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar (5 cals)- 13 cal
1600- 100 grams of watermelon- 60 calories
1900 4 oz piece of Salmon cooked with no calorie spray and fresh dill in oven-206 cal
1/2 cup of cooked couscous-88 grams
797 total
Yesterday was all goofed up and I need to plan for when I have to run out of the office around the times I eat. My husband thought it was doing a good thing for me when he made me the Salmon. He cooked it in margarine, in a frying pan. I was strong and told him I couldn't eat it because it's basically fried. My son pipped up "She has to stick to the plan". Good support! I put the salmon in a little foil boat with dill and non stick no calorie spray. In the oven for 20 minutes and it was done and it was good! I cut up some 4 oz pieces of chicken and popped them in the oven too so that I have food to eat for the week. It was very simple and I found myself excited about eating it with a nice salad piled high with vegetable goodness.
Workouts-
As I type this, my arms ache, but with a good soreness. One I haven't felt in awhile. Otto and I have been meeting at the gym at 0530---yes...that is early, but I'm there!
I didn't keep good track of what we did the first few days, but will from here on out.
I am basically doing cardio twice a day, keeping my heart rate in the 65%-70% range (which is calculated on my heart monitor) Otto started me on strength training, we've worked upper body and today, legs. The following is my workout from this morning
10 min-Elliptical machine
10 min- Recumbent Bike
Leg slides-60 lbs
80 lbs
90 lbs
10 repetitions on each weight followed by 5 reps isometrical (these were killers)
Leg curls- 50 lbs 3 sets of 10 reps
Leg extensions- 60 lbs 3 set of 10 reps
Calves- 1 set of 10 toes forward
1 set of 10 toes inward
1 set of 10 toes outward
Abs-leg raises 3 X 10 reps
Oh..and I never thought I'd have a problem remembering how to breath. I'm breathing in when I should be breaking out and vica versa...I'll catch on soon!
The abs are a weak point for me and Otto has been working me hard here, but also being safe about it so that I don't hurt myself. However, that doesn't mean that he doesn't push me. Today, in the last of my second set on the leg raises, I was giving out. My legs were quivering...the last set, Otto basically said to me..."This set has to be perfect. You can do it,but if it's not perfect, then you have to do it over. It's only 10, but if it not prefect of your give out, you have to do it over. Focus". Ok..so...the military bearing in me kicked in and I did it. The last one, he made me hold for 5 seconds and lift my head off the mat, but you know what..I DID IT! When he said time, instead of flopping my feet down, I slowly put them down. I opened my eyes to a high five and a "You did it and good control on the way down". That was enough to make the rest of my day!
I ran home, showered, changed, grabbed my pre packaged lunch and off I went to work.
I'll be doing cardio at work today...and something this evening...
Oh..and I'm wearing my heart monitor at work to see if I can identify my stresses...so far...it's my boss! hahahahaha
If you see me at the gym....tell me hello!!!!!! I need your help !
Cinda
When I was picked last Friday to be a part of this awesome program, I new part of my life opened up. I not only felt the support of my family but of all those people sitting in the room and my community. I'm excited and a bit scared of the next 12 weeks, but I'm going to do this for me! I'm going to CHANGE into a healthy human being!
It started with Otto, my personal trainer. I hope to one day have 1/2 the energy and positive aura he possess. He met me at the store and showed me that I needed to be eating more vegtables and taught me to figure out their choleric value. If you don't know, it's really easy to find on the Internet, just do a google search for what you are wanting to eat and you can find the calories! I also found a really cool application that I have on my Ipod Touch that I can input the foods that I am eating during the day. Otto explained that I needed to drink lots of water, and stop with the coffee (goodbye Starbucks, I'm sorry I have to end it this way with no notice. I think you will be able to move on) and soda. We broke down times for me to eat so that I'll be eating smaller but more meals throughout the day. He sent me home with my bag of groceries and a heart monitor to use while we work out. (You can buy one at Wal-Mart in the sporting aisle.) It looks like a watch and comes with a band. You wear the band under your clothes around your chest...this is really neat and I'm actually wearing it right now at work. ( I am trying to identify my stresses, which I'll talk about later) I had a food scale at home, so I went to work portioning my meals and figuring out the calories
So, the following is my first three days of meals:
Monday
0730-Oatmeal-160 Cal
8 oz Apple Juice- 120 cal
1030 1 medium nectarine-70 cal
1330 4 oz of sliced turkey meat-120 cal
28 grams Swiss Cheese-100 cal
Small sweet potato (no butter, just plain) 82 cal
1630 28 grams of Swiss Cheese-100 cal
752-total
Tuesday
0730 Oatmeal-160 cal
8 Oz Orange Juice-100 cal
1030 small apple-55 cal
1330 4 oz sliced turkey meat- 120 cal
28 grams Swiss Cheese-100 cal
small (but bigger than yesterdays) sweet potato-111 cal
1630 88 grams Broccoli-30 cal
52 grams of cucumbers (8 cal) with 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar (5 cal)- 13 cal
689-total
Wednesday--went of schedule today due to something happening at work
0730 Oatmeal- 160 cal
8 oz of orange juice-100 cal
1030 small nectarine 70 cal
1300 28 grams swiss cheese-100
52 grams of cucumbers (8 cal) with 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar (5 cals)- 13 cal
1600- 100 grams of watermelon- 60 calories
1900 4 oz piece of Salmon cooked with no calorie spray and fresh dill in oven-206 cal
1/2 cup of cooked couscous-88 grams
797 total
Yesterday was all goofed up and I need to plan for when I have to run out of the office around the times I eat. My husband thought it was doing a good thing for me when he made me the Salmon. He cooked it in margarine, in a frying pan. I was strong and told him I couldn't eat it because it's basically fried. My son pipped up "She has to stick to the plan". Good support! I put the salmon in a little foil boat with dill and non stick no calorie spray. In the oven for 20 minutes and it was done and it was good! I cut up some 4 oz pieces of chicken and popped them in the oven too so that I have food to eat for the week. It was very simple and I found myself excited about eating it with a nice salad piled high with vegetable goodness.
Workouts-
As I type this, my arms ache, but with a good soreness. One I haven't felt in awhile. Otto and I have been meeting at the gym at 0530---yes...that is early, but I'm there!
I didn't keep good track of what we did the first few days, but will from here on out.
I am basically doing cardio twice a day, keeping my heart rate in the 65%-70% range (which is calculated on my heart monitor) Otto started me on strength training, we've worked upper body and today, legs. The following is my workout from this morning
10 min-Elliptical machine
10 min- Recumbent Bike
Leg slides-60 lbs
80 lbs
90 lbs
10 repetitions on each weight followed by 5 reps isometrical (these were killers)
Leg curls- 50 lbs 3 sets of 10 reps
Leg extensions- 60 lbs 3 set of 10 reps
Calves- 1 set of 10 toes forward
1 set of 10 toes inward
1 set of 10 toes outward
Abs-leg raises 3 X 10 reps
Oh..and I never thought I'd have a problem remembering how to breath. I'm breathing in when I should be breaking out and vica versa...I'll catch on soon!
The abs are a weak point for me and Otto has been working me hard here, but also being safe about it so that I don't hurt myself. However, that doesn't mean that he doesn't push me. Today, in the last of my second set on the leg raises, I was giving out. My legs were quivering...the last set, Otto basically said to me..."This set has to be perfect. You can do it,but if it's not perfect, then you have to do it over. It's only 10, but if it not prefect of your give out, you have to do it over. Focus". Ok..so...the military bearing in me kicked in and I did it. The last one, he made me hold for 5 seconds and lift my head off the mat, but you know what..I DID IT! When he said time, instead of flopping my feet down, I slowly put them down. I opened my eyes to a high five and a "You did it and good control on the way down". That was enough to make the rest of my day!
I ran home, showered, changed, grabbed my pre packaged lunch and off I went to work.
I'll be doing cardio at work today...and something this evening...
Oh..and I'm wearing my heart monitor at work to see if I can identify my stresses...so far...it's my boss! hahahahaha
If you see me at the gym....tell me hello!!!!!! I need your help !
Cinda
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