tcrites18’s BodyBlog

Now that the new year is under way, I have recently started thinking about the year that just passed, and what I had accomplished. I learned a lot about nutrition, proper meal timing and what I need to eat to achieve results. I;ve learned how strong I can be and how much I can push myself. Physically I have slowly made transformation of my old self. I am now more defined and stronger than before. This might sound weird, but I’ve also developed that nice “line” of muscle down my back of the spine. I’ve never had that before, it used to be flat. I’ve also developed some glutes, which I never had before. I was gifted with the pancake bum symdrome (thanks to all those squats and lunges). Most importantly, I’ve accomplished just how confident I can be, I am comfortable in my own skin. I am always looking for something more challenging to do. I like to prove to myself I can do it.

So for the year 2008 I was thinking what I can accomplish. I’ve thought of a few things. First of all, I am going to continue working with a coach and strive to be the best I can be. I really would like to focus more on my nutrition program more than anything since it has been my  weakness. I woudl also like to try more difficult and challenging training programs at the gym.  I am planning on setting a goal for myself come June 2008 (my birthday) I want to be ripped and lean like a figure model. Hey mayhe then things will look great finanically  that I can start looking for a figure competition to try out.

These are just a few things I want to accomplish come the year of 2008. I am going to try and blog as much as I can during my progress. Keep tuned in and don’t forget to check out my bodyspace page for pictures and such.!!

Sometimes being a Canadian has it`s downs. Like for instance you can`t buy certain products because of the laws. WhyÉ I don`t know whats the big deal. Today I tried purchasing L-Carnitine online to try it out and I can`t cuz of “Canadian“ laws. As if! Gosh, I wish I could buy it through someone else! I don`t see what the big deal is!

Sometimes being a Canadian has it`s downs. Like for instance you can`t buy certain products because of the laws. WhyÉ I don`t know whats the big deal. Today I tried purchasing L-Carnitine online to try it out and I can`t cuz of “Canadian“ laws. As if! Gosh, I wish I could buy it through someone else! I don`t see what the big deal is!

Lately I have been drinking my protein shakes along with 5g creatine just before I workout. I have been reading about pre-workout nutrition and have been getting mixed reviews.  Either do I wait 30 min before I workout once I have my shake or is it okay to go right after I drink it?

I don’t know why I should do this more often…..to cook turkey!!! Last week while I was out grocery shopping, I wanted to get some chicken hens to cook up until I came across something better. Instead of buying a whole turkey, I found just the turkey breast itself by Butterball. So this afternoon I cooked it up for 4 hrs and voila nice turkey breast meal complete with some green beans on the side. Ohh and I do I love all the leftover I have! I’m in turkey heaven! lol Just thought I’d share this with you!