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!
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