One Day at a Time! http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day my fit-journey Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:53:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=0.32 en Blog Entry http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/09/8387581/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/09/8387581/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:53:23 +0000 Eighth_Day Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/1969/12/31// dec 8th:
oatmeal+MM+banana
trailmix
2 lean pockets+1/2 orange
trailmix+sugar free lifesavers(2)
grapes
KFC chicken strips(3)+wedges+biscuitw/hney+honey bbq wings(2)+ lil bit of salad+3oatmeal raisin cookies!!!

once I gt strted on KFC it was hard to stop. reflecting on that brings me to the conclusion of: if I want strips, just get the strips. don’t get a meal because I feel obligated to eat it once I pay for it and then I will want even more ‘’not so good food'’.

dec 9th:  I’m so ready for today!

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trailmix

chicken salad

trailmix; light cheese

turkey pot pie soup, orange

light cheese, grapes

H2O @ 64oz +

*************Work out******** @ 3×15 supersets
lunges + crunches

widestance squat + reverse crunch

kickbacks on knees (legs - not sure of exercise name) + oblique crunches

fire hydrant + crunches

standing calf raises (used folded up towels)

With having to travel I have gotten sooo excited once I know that there is an exercise room in the hotel that I am staying in… finally I have come to the realization that "exercise room" means room with a few cardio machines. =( So instead of just saying "I’ll do cardio in the morning." I said "I will do cardio in the morning AND work my legs this evening." Yay me! Small victories, right? Feels good.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/07/8383451/feed/ Reality Check! Revised goals… rededication. http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/07/reality-check-revised-goals-rededication/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/07/reality-check-revised-goals-rededication/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:20:26 +0000 Eighth_Day Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/1969/12/31// Last week’s meals were repetitive and similar to the meals noted on December 1st. I did squeeze in some popcorn, pizza, and taco bell for a couple of the meals at dinner time. It seems that I can do awesome alllll day and when the late evening hits, my cravings become even more overwhelming, and I give in. I did however get a serious reality check!!! Although I am not where I want to be with my physical appearance, I would look in the mirror and think "your not too, bad. girl, some people would love to be your size!" and the scale crept up to 166.5… 167 (I hope I am super bloated)!!! And it is not a good look for me. If I was a few inches taller I would not complain. Man, it is amazing what having kids will do to your body. I have bounced back and forth from my pre pregnancy weight, but my body looks nothing like it did before twins.

God is so good. One of my boys came up to me and said "Mommy, lets pray. Put your hands together… Thank you Jesus. Help me be good; help us pray; help mommy…." and he went on and on. "Thank you Jesus, Amen!" Sometimes it feels like they are not paying attention when I do things with them and I pray that I continue to be a good example for them. I needed that prayer, and it was right on time. I must change my mind set in so many ways, especially eating. Many people think nothing of it… "oh, so you just need to stop eating"… yeah, right. are you serious? some people run to a cigarette when ever they can to calm their nerves… I run to food. no matter the occasion: happy, sad, bored, just thought of a new concoction that would taste GREAT! LOL! But seriously, I need to become the example… consistent example.

My current goals are: to track my meals, drink no less than 64oz of h2o daily, and minimum of 20-30mins cardio everyday. My ultimate weight goal is 135lbs… my near future weight goal is 157 (10lbs)… 2 inches off of my waist (35in at navel and 32in at smallest point to 33/29) and 2 inches off my hips (41in to 39in). My head start into 2011! There is no better time than the present.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/07/reality-check-revised-goals-rededication/feed/ Blog Entry http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/01/8366031/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/01/8366031/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:10:36 +0000 Eighth_Day Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/01/8366031/ 0700 - raisin bran w/ 2 prcnt mlk, trky ssge + orge/cran juice
0930 - trailmix
1215 - wrap w/trky, grns, chz + ft free ygrt
1330 - trailmix + cal cntrl supps

1700 -anthr wrap (same)

1900 - grns + trky + ramen (30 prcnt lss sodium) + apple

* 1945 - 3 small cookies; munchies while doing homework assignments

Drank min. 64 oz of fluids today

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/12/01/8366031/feed/ Blog Entry http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/11/24/8348141/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/11/24/8348141/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:29:47 +0000 Eighth_Day Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/11/24// did a circuit sunday morn.; had an unexpected day off frm training… today I must make a way to work out. I am still sitting at 160-ish. Consistency and intensity of my training is one of my greatest pitfalls… and also my eating habits. how is it that some people can make a decision to win this lifelong battle of health and weight loss and succeed? and there r those that just can’t seem to get it under control? so frustrating. but I can’t stop now, right? of course not. I will keep trying til I make it where I want to be.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/11/24/8348141/feed/ 3pm workout http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/22/3pm-workout/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/22/3pm-workout/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:31:56 +0000 Eighth_Day Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/22/3pm-workout/ I did a Jillian Michaels circuit. It felt great! I decided to give my body a little jolt with the weighted portion. I always start everything with 10lb DBs and then i just stay there. This time I tried the 15lb DBs and lowered the reps a little 3 sets of 8/10/12 or 10/10/12. Really felt the burn. As for supplements… i have been using a little bit of everything off and on. It seems like my body becomes used to it very quickly… not to mention i am not consistent. =( My plan is to use up what I have right now and then try something new for the new year. =) Tomorrow i think i will run two miles and then get on the elliptical or something similar… as long as it is cardio. I was looking at my arms today while working out and at one part of the motion my triceps looked NICE! but then when i pulled back (seated row) it was all dimpled and cellulite-like. it was weird and gross looking. i know i have to beef up my cardio in order to get real results in the bodyfat department.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/22/3pm-workout/feed/ Yucky! http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/20/yucky/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/20/yucky/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:28:41 +0000 Eighth_Day Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/20/yucky/ going into week 4 of my 12 week plan and it ain’t pretty. it seems that as soon as i want to "amp" things up in the fitness department… every other area in my life wants to join the club. anyway, my work outs have  not been very intense but only 1-2times a week. water intake is good , 64oz minimum. weight fluctuating 159.2 to 159.6! Aaaahh! I still have time. my schedule is a bit hectic but i will work it out. gotta find the time to rest. that is something i could use more of. G/G for now.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/20/yucky/feed/ Update… http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/04/update-4/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/04/update-4/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:58:46 +0000 Eighth_Day Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/04/update-4/ my plan is going well. finished my 10 mile run 14 minutes faster than the last time i ran it! totally geeked about that. i will rest tomorrow… i am super sore… but i don’t want to rest. maybe i will lift. anyway, i will make up my mind at some point.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/04/update-4/feed/ October 1st, Thursday, week one http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/01/october-1st-thursday-week-one/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/01/october-1st-thursday-week-one/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:53:09 +0000 Eighth_Day Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Eighth_Day/2009/10/01/october-1st-thursday-week-one/ Whew! I am so thankful that everyday begins brand new. I can not believe that it has been over a month since my last post. =(  I have not been very consistent lately. Gotta get back on track. I have not gained much weight. Just really maintaining 158 to 160. I would like to see the 140s, but right now i will settle for 150. Aside from the scale, I will focus on consistency for the next 12 weeks. 4 sets of high reps and semi-low weights and cardio and more cardio. i will be running the ten-miler on sunday for fun mostly, but i plan to really keep up my running after this. i really want to improve my time next year. i plan to eat better but not count calories… i am tired of thinking about eating actually. i am also drinking 80oz of h2o/day. so that is the new plan… 12 weeks

12 week plan:

weigh in every thursday (maybe pics too)

workout 5-6 times/week

cardio 3-5 times/week (10 miles minimum/wk)

66oz to 80oz of h2o

*since my run is a couple of days away, some of my workouts the first week will be a few push ups and sit ups and definitely stretching!

One day at a time! Cherish every moment.

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I am doing this!

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