Eighty 4 Days , 12 weeks, a period of time that can change your habits and your life. Is it worth it... That time will pass regardless so do something with it!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Week 3 Day 7
Today was a free day. I did a 55 minute Billy workout, but I had a piece of chocolate raspberry cake that was DIVINE! I also had a hot pretzel and a med sierra mist, two small pieces of 5* pizza (very small)
I am so bloated it's crazy!
Excited to start Week 4!!!!!!!
I can see some definition in my arms(Did I mention I was blow drying my hair the other day (I had a tank top on) and I noticed in the mirror I had some definition in my arms. I was so excited! Seriously EXCITED!!!!!!), and my stomach feels tighter. I put on a pair of pants that are usually really hard to button. Now when I say hard to button I usually can button them, but I might shoot someones eye out across the room if I exhale hard enough. Typically I run to the bathroom and wet the thights and butt of my pants so that they will relax enough to fit the thunder and the wide parts. I didn't have to ask anyone to wear eye protection, and I didn't have to wet the thighs and butt! That is an accomplishment. So at the end of Week 4 I will post my before pictures (they are bad) and I will post week 4 pictures and measurements.
I think Uptown is also enjoying the challenge... the more in shape I get the more I actually want sex, so another bonus!
So I have been reading the bodyforlifeforums and they have great advice and support! I also followed a link to a website for women body building tips...
The Female training bible
Lots of good tips!
I am still working on getting some more weights, as the three lb weights I am now using during my Full Throttle workout.
I saw a set at Walmart, but I am wondering if it is worth it. I wish I could join a gym, but I am broke.. beyond broke.
ok it's 1 AM and I have an early morning. I wish I could get to bed earlier, to get up earlier.. to maximize my workouts! ugh I HAVE to work on this!
Week 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so bloated it's crazy!
Excited to start Week 4!!!!!!!
I can see some definition in my arms(Did I mention I was blow drying my hair the other day (I had a tank top on) and I noticed in the mirror I had some definition in my arms. I was so excited! Seriously EXCITED!!!!!!), and my stomach feels tighter. I put on a pair of pants that are usually really hard to button. Now when I say hard to button I usually can button them, but I might shoot someones eye out across the room if I exhale hard enough. Typically I run to the bathroom and wet the thights and butt of my pants so that they will relax enough to fit the thunder and the wide parts. I didn't have to ask anyone to wear eye protection, and I didn't have to wet the thighs and butt! That is an accomplishment. So at the end of Week 4 I will post my before pictures (they are bad) and I will post week 4 pictures and measurements.
I think Uptown is also enjoying the challenge... the more in shape I get the more I actually want sex, so another bonus!
So I have been reading the bodyforlifeforums and they have great advice and support! I also followed a link to a website for women body building tips...
The Female training bible
Lots of good tips!
I am still working on getting some more weights, as the three lb weights I am now using during my Full Throttle workout.
I saw a set at Walmart, but I am wondering if it is worth it. I wish I could join a gym, but I am broke.. beyond broke.
ok it's 1 AM and I have an early morning. I wish I could get to bed earlier, to get up earlier.. to maximize my workouts! ugh I HAVE to work on this!
Week 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Week 3 Day 5
I found some EAS soy protein powder cheap! Yay! I have started running in place, or around my house for my cardio. Now I LOVE Billy, but I also love running. So I am alternating. I did an upper body workout tonight and it went well. I have to get a different set of weights. Right now I only have 3lbs, 5lbs, and 8lbs. I did pushups, and dips to change it up a bit, and wow I loved doing those. My arms feel like jelly.. and I like it! I have almost made it 1/3 of the way through the challenge. I was thinking of taking pictures on Sunday, but now I am thinking maybe I will wait until I complete week 4.
I want to take pictures and SEE a difference. I want that visible change to push me further. I have to say I am loving how I am feeling, and am so sad I didn't start sooner.
I did cheat a bit tonight. I had a slice of pizza, but I think I missed a couple of meals... so does that count? lol I had some guacamole and holy cow it was GOOD! I think I need to make some guac!
Off to bed.. cardio tomorrow.... Billy.. Here I come!
I want to take pictures and SEE a difference. I want that visible change to push me further. I have to say I am loving how I am feeling, and am so sad I didn't start sooner.
I did cheat a bit tonight. I had a slice of pizza, but I think I missed a couple of meals... so does that count? lol I had some guacamole and holy cow it was GOOD! I think I need to make some guac!
Off to bed.. cardio tomorrow.... Billy.. Here I come!
Monday, January 25, 2010
blech
So I tried to keep track of my intake today. I am at 1293 calories 125g protein and 121g carbs
What does this mean? I have NO clue!
I am thinking I might need more food?
My upper body workout today was not what I needed it to be, I need to figure out how to increase my weights.. without buying more weights.
Any suggestions?
ok it's officially day 2 week 3 I need to go to bed.
night
What does this mean? I have NO clue!
I am thinking I might need more food?
My upper body workout today was not what I needed it to be, I need to figure out how to increase my weights.. without buying more weights.
Any suggestions?
ok it's officially day 2 week 3 I need to go to bed.
night
Week 3 Day 1
Fail on the 6AM workout. lol I had a almond mocha protein shake for breakfast and for my AM snack it's 4 eggs scrambled with 1/2 string cheese on a pita. today feels better than yesterday!
I'm getting back on track after yesterday. Maybe I'll start scheduling a free meal on my free days instead of an all out gorge fest!
On with my day...
I'm getting back on track after yesterday. Maybe I'll start scheduling a free meal on my free days instead of an all out gorge fest!
On with my day...
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Free Day
So Week 2 Day 7, it was my free day. ugh! I was liberal. I ate. I had a lemon cupcake with cream cheese frosting for breakfast, blueberry pancake and scrambled eggs for lunch, a small bite sized snickers bar, I made my knockoff 5* pizza (which was AMAZING) I had about half of the pie, and a small chocolate chip mint ice cream. I am vloated and feel gross. Bring on Week 3 Day 1 please. I have fallen behind on the last couple of days. I assure you I have been staying on track and my workouts make me feel wonderful. Tomorrow is an upper body workout, and I look forward to it. I plan to get up early and start doig morning workouts as it is suppose to be more effective. I usually do my workouts around 10:00 pm, as that is when everyone is usually asleep. 6am I am still a zombie, 10pm I am excited to work out. Tomorrow I will attempt a 6am workout. Wish me luck!
I am excited to weight myself. Before today I was feeling great! Now I feel full, and gross. I understand the point of a free day. Last sunday I ate a couple of extra things, but didn't over do it, today I did. I am waiting until Week 4 to take another set of pictures and weigh myself.
Soon I will make a date to shop for wedding dresses. My goal is to look like a rockstar in my wedding dress.
I am excited to weight myself. Before today I was feeling great! Now I feel full, and gross. I understand the point of a free day. Last sunday I ate a couple of extra things, but didn't over do it, today I did. I am waiting until Week 4 to take another set of pictures and weigh myself.
Soon I will make a date to shop for wedding dresses. My goal is to look like a rockstar in my wedding dress.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Week 1 Day 6
Almost done with week 1 !!!!!!!! I am feeling good! I have a cold and it's bringing me down a bit, but I'm still feeling good!
Breakfast:
Cinnamon French Toast... (3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 2 slices of Sara Lee 45 calorie multi grain bread) I scrambled the rest of the egg after I made the french toast. I used Log Cabin sugar Free syrup.
Snack:
1/2 cup yogurt, 5 frozen strawberries, 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup 2% milk
Going to the movies
Breakfast:
Cinnamon French Toast... (3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 2 slices of Sara Lee 45 calorie multi grain bread) I scrambled the rest of the egg after I made the french toast. I used Log Cabin sugar Free syrup.
Snack:
1/2 cup yogurt, 5 frozen strawberries, 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup 2% milk
Going to the movies
Week 1 Day 5
Breakfast:
Myoplex bar
Snack:
missed
Lunch
smoothie (1/2 cup FF yogurt 1/4 cup 2% milk, sprinkle of almonds 1tsp PB)
Scrambled eggs (3 egg whites 1 whole egg) with red, yellow, and green peppers @ 1/4 cup
wrapped in a ww tortilla
snack
myoplex bar
dinner
1/2 cup steamed brown rice 1/2 steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, edamame, water chestnuts)
with 1tbsp peanut thai sauce
snack
1 apple, 1tbsp PB 1 string cheese
Upper body workout:
could have done more weight. Need to increase weights.
Kinda sad I bought the weights I bought. wishing I would have gotten more customizable weights.
hindsight...
Myoplex bar
Snack:
missed
Lunch
smoothie (1/2 cup FF yogurt 1/4 cup 2% milk, sprinkle of almonds 1tsp PB)
Scrambled eggs (3 egg whites 1 whole egg) with red, yellow, and green peppers @ 1/4 cup
wrapped in a ww tortilla
snack
myoplex bar
dinner
1/2 cup steamed brown rice 1/2 steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, edamame, water chestnuts)
with 1tbsp peanut thai sauce
snack
1 apple, 1tbsp PB 1 string cheese
Upper body workout:
could have done more weight. Need to increase weights.
Kinda sad I bought the weights I bought. wishing I would have gotten more customizable weights.
hindsight...
Week 1 Day 4
Fitness
I did 30 minutes of Billy Blanks Full Throttle. I didn't really keep track of my intervals. I need to print out the fitness worksheets so I can do this.
The workout was intense though. I wish Paxton would have let me do more.
I did 30 minutes of Billy Blanks Full Throttle. I didn't really keep track of my intervals. I need to print out the fitness worksheets so I can do this.
The workout was intense though. I wish Paxton would have let me do more.
Week 1 Day 4
Breakfast:
Breakfast burrito (1 whole egg 3 egg whites, red pepper and mushrooms)
Snack:
myoplex lite bar
Lunch:
really bad boca burger on two WW pieces of toast (tasted like cardboard)
Smoothie (1/2 c FF yogurt 1/4 c 2% milk, 1/2 c strawberries, 1tsp PB, couple of almonds)
Snack
missed
Dinner:
Steamed rice 1/2 cup Steamed veggies
snack:
1 slice sara lee bread 1 tbsp PB
64 oz water
Breakfast burrito (1 whole egg 3 egg whites, red pepper and mushrooms)
Snack:
myoplex lite bar
Lunch:
really bad boca burger on two WW pieces of toast (tasted like cardboard)
Smoothie (1/2 c FF yogurt 1/4 c 2% milk, 1/2 c strawberries, 1tsp PB, couple of almonds)
Snack
missed
Dinner:
Steamed rice 1/2 cup Steamed veggies
snack:
1 slice sara lee bread 1 tbsp PB
64 oz water
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Week 1 Day 3
ugh.. ok I have not done my menu properly. I need to get more tofu and eggs. I was counting beans as protein.
off to make a list.
off to make a list.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Week 1 Day 2
Breakfast:
scrambled eggs 2 pieces of ww toast
Snack:
kinda missed this one... had a random handful of almond slivers
Lunch:
Bowl of chili, with teaspoon of ff sour cream one slice of bread
snack
apple wth peanut butter
Dinner
burrito omelet with mushrooms, red peppers, and black beans. small side of cottage cheese
snack
slice of bread with peanut butter and an apple
Tonight I have a Date with Billy Blanks for my cardio
scrambled eggs 2 pieces of ww toast
Snack:
kinda missed this one... had a random handful of almond slivers
Lunch:
Bowl of chili, with teaspoon of ff sour cream one slice of bread
snack
apple wth peanut butter
Dinner
burrito omelet with mushrooms, red peppers, and black beans. small side of cottage cheese
snack
slice of bread with peanut butter and an apple
Tonight I have a Date with Billy Blanks for my cardio
Amazon woman!
You have a body fat percentage of 31.8 Try the Amazon Diet
I can't help but feel like this website is calling me an amazon woman!
lol
If you go by the calculations on that site and their chart I am obese. If you know me I can safely say I am NOT obese. I am not even really overweight, a little jiggly? yeah
This one is a bit better..
Body Fat % 25.97
Lbs/Kgs of Body Fat 37.66
Lean Body Weight 107.34
Body Fat Percentage Categories
25.9
I can't help but feel like this website is calling me an amazon woman!
lol
If you go by the calculations on that site and their chart I am obese. If you know me I can safely say I am NOT obese. I am not even really overweight, a little jiggly? yeah
This one is a bit better..
Body Fat % 25.97
Lbs/Kgs of Body Fat 37.66
Lean Body Weight 107.34
Body Fat Percentage Categories
25.9
Monday, January 11, 2010
Food List
Day1 Week 1
Day1 Week 1
Breakfast: 3egg whites 1 egg with yolk scrambled topped with 1 tbl spoon cottage cheese and 1 tblsp salsa
H2o
Snack
handful of almonds
Lunch:
Romaine lettuce with almonds and soy chicken, ranch dressing. (need to remember to get some different dressing)
snack Apple with peanut butter
Dinner:
chili with black beans, kidney beans, carrots, salsa, zucchini, onions, green and yellow peppers, and corn. topped with a teaspoon of FF sour cream and slice of toast.
I got a late start to my morning, so I am going to have to cram in 6 meals.
Today is upper body.. and quite frankly.. I am not prepared. I need to get some weights. Maybe tonight after drop off I can swing by Target and pick up some weights.
I am thinking of re taking my pictures.. did I mention HORRID? Yeah they are bad! Truth hurts?
Breakfast: 3egg whites 1 egg with yolk scrambled topped with 1 tbl spoon cottage cheese and 1 tblsp salsa
H2o
Snack
handful of almonds
Lunch:
Romaine lettuce with almonds and soy chicken, ranch dressing. (need to remember to get some different dressing)
snack Apple with peanut butter
Dinner:
chili with black beans, kidney beans, carrots, salsa, zucchini, onions, green and yellow peppers, and corn. topped with a teaspoon of FF sour cream and slice of toast.
I got a late start to my morning, so I am going to have to cram in 6 meals.
Today is upper body.. and quite frankly.. I am not prepared. I need to get some weights. Maybe tonight after drop off I can swing by Target and pick up some weights.
I am thinking of re taking my pictures.. did I mention HORRID? Yeah they are bad! Truth hurts?
Sunday, January 10, 2010
ummm
So I took some pictures tonight. I have to say it is going to take a lot of guts for me to post these. I ALWAYS double check photos of myself and MAKE SURE I look as good as possible. These photos are NOT good. They are real true pictures, and they are HORRID! I'll work on getting them online. *shudder* I am going to take them and print them out.. as reminders of how I NEVER want to look again. I think I was smaller 3 months post partum with Paxton. That is a hard fact to face. I also know that I have put on at least 10-15 lbs from Halloween through New Years. Well tomorrow marks the beginning of healthy habits.. and Billy Blanks..mmmm I love me some Billy Blanks!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Wow
So out of curiosity I went ahead and took some measurements. Some of the numbers were greater than.
I do have to say I have no clue if I measured properly or not. So it could go either way on that one. Tomorrow? Pictures... this is not going to be pretty.
- Neck 13
- Chest 37 (very surprised by this)
- biceps 11
- forearms 9.5
- waist 30 I can't even come up with a snarky comment for this.
- hips 37 (surprise surprise.. hello chocolate chip cookies! So we meet again!)
- thighs 23.5 (Commence the clapping of thunder)
- calves 13
I do have to say I have no clue if I measured properly or not. So it could go either way on that one. Tomorrow? Pictures... this is not going to be pretty.
Grocery shopping
I am starting on Monday. Tonight I am going to the grocery store to stock up for the week. I have never planned recipe's for the week. So this will be a struggle to start. Come to think of it I think this entire 12 weeks is going to be a struggle. I have to plan out 6 meals a day, on top of planning out meals for my school. Maybe this will also help me get a bit more organized. Any ideas? Comments? Suggestions?
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