Cristin’s BodyBlog

I’m 2 weeks into my training schedule.  I’ve been killing myself on workouts.  I’m working 4 days a week heavy & hitting the other 3 lighter.  My frustration is with 3 things.  First of all in 2 weeks my weight has only dropped 1 lb.  Second, I am killing myself to the point of muscle failure in workouts & the next day I’m not sore.  Shouldn’t I be getting sore? I was told the pain meant they were worked properly.  Third, a friend emailed me & said she was getting bypass surgery to lose weight.  This is only bothering me because I have been working so hard for little results & to me surgery is the easy way out.  So she’ll be getting skinny before I am, and I have a lot less to lose than her.  Yes it’s just my competitive nature rearing it’s ugly head, but I’m doing this with blood sweat & tears…not a cop out.  Sorry if that pisses some people off but I just don’t think surgery is the answer for most of the people who get it.  I think it’s lack of motivation.  I also think doctors are too quick to ok that surgery for too many people who could help themselves if they really tried.  Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions on my training please share them.  I’m really frustrated to be working so hard & not seeing any results.  I’d also like your opinions on the muscle soreness issue.  Thanks.

Well I realized today that we’re 38 days away from my friend’s show.  I’m coaching her for it & it’s her 2nd show.  Now I’ve been pretty lazy in my diet…no one’s fault but my own.  For the most part I’m maintaining weight…but what an eye opener.  I was like Dude time to get it going here.  So I’ve eaten great so far & besides being freakin’ starving all is well. lol  I am excited to get to be at another show…it’s so inspiring to see where some of the people have come from!

I’m back at it full time again.  Summer break is over for me & it’s time to put my best effort forward.  I’m very proud of myself for being able to maintain…and yes! I even lost during my time off.  Always before I would regain if I took time off and this time I didn’t!  So WOOHOO! for me. lol  It just goes to show how much I’ve retrained myself from old habits.  Yes I still mess up, but I don’t let it start a bad cycle of eating.  I pick myself up, dust myself off & as Michelle says…get back up on my horse. lol  Now that I’m back in the game I will re evaluate my training program.  I think I will work ABS more as that is the area I need the most work in.  I am loving my legs.  They are really toning up and keeping the muscle.  People are even commenting on how nice my legs are starting to look…which I love.  All in all, I’m thrilled with what I was able to do this summer without really doing much training.  I’m super excited to see what happens this fall with a strong commitment to my exercise schedule.  Thanks for everyone’s support!  You all are wonderful!! =)

Hey everyone!  Bear with me as I’ve not been online tons.  We’re doing a bunch of mini vacations and it has taken a good chunk of my time up.  I am still training…granted not like I was…and I’m maintaining.  I start my big contest push around Sept 14th.  Hope to have a good amount of pounds off by christmas time if possible.  The last week in August I should be able to resume a normal workout routine again of 5x’s a week.  Otherwise, I’m well & thanks to all who have checked in…look for me to hit BB.com hard by the end of Aug.  Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!!!  =)

I have to admit, the last 2 days I haven’t really followed the BFL exercise plan, but regardless I’m down 2.4 lbs.  Not too shabby.  I’m actually eating more than I was too!  Anyway my friend & I made a pact that if we lose 10 lbs by July 26th we get a free eating day.  I know BFl allows one every week, but I’m not using them.  It’s actually easier if I don’t.  I find myself not wanting to go back on diet if I splurge.  So anyway, I’m well on my way to meeting my goal.  My BFL goal is 25 lbs.  Long term goal is to hit 150 by the middle of October.  I know that one is a stretch, but I’m trying it anyway.  It’s approx 19 weeks away & that would mean right now I need to lose a total of 3.25 lbs a week.  That won’t stop me though.  Going to try for it anyway.  Overall I’ve been pretty happy with my progress.  Even when I’ve gained some I’ve been going back down.  the general trend has been to lose weight so that’s my main purpose right now.  I figure once I get down to 150’s I can worry about bulking and gaining muscle but losing body fat is most important.  That would leave me with approx. 20-25 lbs to lose between Jan-May 2009.  Next week I start training 2 days a week with my friend.  We’ll be doing cardio & abs…God help me.  lol  Those are the areas I need the most push in.  Then in Jan. if at all possible I would like to start going to the gym.  Now being a stay home mom & a farm owner, I have no clue how I’m going to do this, but guess I’ll figure it out. lol  Sorry this is long, but thought I’d spell out my long term plan.  Mostly to keep myself focused but so you can see what I’m doing too.  On a positive note, I’m starting to get lots of comments from people who are noticing my transformation!  That’s very encouraging to me!  Have a wonderful day!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted.  I’ve had an insane couple weeks and have gotten off the wagon for a bit due to time constraints.  So I had an increase in weight.  I’m on the ball today & excited to start the Body for Life challenge!  This is great short term goal in my journey to my first show next May. 

I have ordered a copy of Body for Life, a set of calipers to measure body fat & also the myotape.  I have been hearing wonderful things about BFL.  Can’t wait to get the book and see what’s in it.  Thanks Capt. Ahab for pointing me towards it! =)  Maybe this program will break me thru the plateau I seem to be stuck in right now. 

Otherwise, the scale is still bouncing up & down within a half pound everyday.  Time to change things up and try a new approach for a little bit.  I did a lot of lifting around here yesterday just doing work on the farm… including a 3 sided box that was made out of green 2X8’s and was 24 FEET long.  Had to lift & carry that at my chin level.  Can’t tell you what it weighed, but that thing was HEAVY!  So I know I got a decent weight lifting session in.  Granted much less stylish than being at a gym using fancy equipment, but effective anyway lmao.  Hope everyone has a great week! =) 

Well I’ve been trying to be good & keep at it even though the scale is yo-yoing on me right now.  I changed up my workout schedule a bit midweek, so we’ll see if that isn’t enough to get me going again.  Otherwise I haven’t had any measurement changes this week so I’m just here working on it.  Did abs & legs today…boy do I feel it.  Ugh!  I wish this wasn’t such a long process.  I was told to try either hydroxycut or Lipo6.  That said I’m a bit afraid to take anything.  I knwo it’ll help speed up the weight loss, but am very concerned I’ll experience some sort of cardiovascular side effect.  Still not sure about them though…would love to hear any opnions you all have on that.  =) 

Been a couple days since I’ve posted but not a lot going on.  Been doing my workouts & eating right…except yesterday.  I had the worst chocolate cravings, but I was proud of myself.  I allowed myself fat free, sugar free fudgesicles @ only 40 cal each.  It did give me a smaller loss today than I probably would have had, but what are you going to do?  Some days are just like that I guess.  Overall I feel pretty good knowing I didn’t turn to candy bars or other stuff.  What I splurged on was the least of the 2 evils.  Otherwise I’m hanging tough, having pretty good success & enjoying the ride.  Hope everyone can stay cool out there…it’s going to be a scorcher in NY today.  UGH!  Thanks for the support! =) 

The last two days I’ve not been good on my diet.  I have no real idea why, maybe because I finally broke thru my plateau I thought I could misbehave.  While I’m completely agrravated I did this, especially knowing how bad I want this transformation…I also realize I can’t let this weigh me down & have to start fresh today.  Thankfully I’m only up a pound & I know I can work that off.  I was told becuase my diet was so low carb it would make you want to binge…but that sounds like an excuse for the real reason of I just let my guard down & let my priorities slip.  So back on the wagon today, I’ve changed my diet a little to add a bit of complex carbs.  A typical day will now look like :

Breakfast - packet of regular oatmeal w/a few raisins, 1 egg & 2 egg whites

mid-morning - whey

lunch - chicken or tuna & veggies & 1/2c brown rice

afternoon - whey

dinner - chicken or lean meat with 1 cup of broccoli/cauliflower

Does that look a little better? Would love to know what you think or will gladly take suggestions! =)