Adventures of a Former Fat Girl

I actually got up and went to the gym first thing this morning, on my day off. For anyone who knows me, that is a major accomplishment, and what’s even more amazing is I’ve done it now for three days straight. I think that I kinda prefer it to going after work. I get it done, I don’t have all day to talk myself out of it. Another thing I like about it, is the fact that if I need some more time in the gym, I have it. When I did it after work, I only had so much time to fit in all that I wanted to.

The best part is there’s noone there, I don’t have to fight for equipment or shower. I love that!

Today started my two-a-days workouts. I wanted to get in more cardio in during the week, so I started getting to the gym before work to do cardio. Well, I seriously thought it was gonna be hard to get up and go in at 5am, but it really wasn’t that bad. I actually felt pretty good thru out the whole day, I did run into a snafoo when it came to weight training later. I kinda ran out of steam. I’m wondering if starting out earlier kinda thru my eating routine out of whack.

Monday:

5am-  45 mins cardio on ellipital (1 min. hard as I could go, 2 min recovery)

4:30pm- 5 mins cardio warm-up

reverse leg curls 3×8  5lbs.                   Â
 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 

incline leg press 3×12 90lbs.

standard leg press 3×12 112lbs.

hamstring curl 3×12 62.5lbs.

squats 3×8

lunges 3×8 ea. leg

Food intake:

1/2 c. coffee w/ splenda and low fat creamer

6:30 am-2scoops muscle milk lite after morning w/o

8:30 am-1c. oatmeal w/ raspberries and 3 egg whites

11:30am- 6oz. chix breast and a small sweet potatoe

2:30pm- 1/3 c. low fat cottage cheese and 1/4c. raspberries

6pm- chix breast wrap with spinach,tom,cucumber,onion,green peppers, black olives, with olive oil and salt/pepper from Subway

9pm- I’ll have a 6oz glass of chocolate soy milk

and that’s my day, my whole day, and nothing but my day. TA-DA!!!!

26 days to go! I’m so excited I can hardly wait. NO, not get ready for a contest, not on a particular diet or fast. I have exactly 26 days till my son graduates from basic training in the United States Army-HOOAH!

My son has told me that he was gonna be an "Army Man" ever since he was in kindergarten. I was very afraid when the Iraq war started and had hoped he would change his mind, but nope. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very, very proud of my son, but as a mother you don’t want to see your child in a war. To top it off, he went into Infantry, with plan of becoming a Ranger. Anyhoo, he’s been gone now since June, it has been really hard for me, I’ve never been away from him this long. I know, let the boy grow up, cut the apron strings, and all that other crap. And believe me, I’m trying. I want my son to be a proud, strong man, but it just seems like yesterday and he was my little boy.

He writes me a lot, he tells me that I won’t recognize him anymore, but I’ll bet you a 100 dollars I know which boy is mine! The whole family is driving down to Fort Benning to see his graduation, I’m sooo excited to see him, I can barely contain myself.

Deadlifts 4×12 50#

Dumbell press 4×12 10#

Dumbbell flyes 3×12 10#

Dumbbell rows 4×12 15#

Lat Pulldowns 4×12 62.5#

I have to remember that I’m just starting out, and to remember that I will get better. I do have to stop worring about being the fat girl in the free weight room, I’m sure noone cares that I’m there. But, to me I feel absolutely ridiculous on the incline bench. Just remember, I will not look like this forever. Soon, I will have a better body.

I’ve decided to get a trainer, but I’m a little apprehensive. I’m not exactly sure how to go about it. My gym has a personal trainer, and she’s not taking on any new clients. So where do I go? I live in a pretty rural area and there’s not a lot to choose from, and I want someone that will take me and my body where I want it. I’ve been weight training on my own, but from what I’ve read on here, there are ways to weight train for optimal effect. I want that! Question: Do you have to have a trainer that will stand over you like a drill sergeant, or can you get one like online and have them work out how you should be training? (Something to research: Online trainers).

Anyhoo, today is my off day and I’ve been spending most of it (except for a 2mile walk) reading and researching on bodybuilding. I think I’ve got the eating clean concept. I’m eating every 3-4 hours, small meals protein and complex carbs, lots of water (enough to make me pee a lot) and nothing processed. I wonder how long will it take to notice a difference in my body, I already notice a difference in my brain. I don’t feel so sluggish and foggy anymore. I’m very proud of myself for kicking the diet coke habit (I drank 6-8 20oz bottles a day), It was ruff, but I did it!!! It’s been 3 weeks, the longest I’ve ever gone was 3 mins. And I have to say, I don’t miss it, it’s amazing to me now.

Until next time

Pam

Sooooo, It’s been awhile. I’ve been out of the game for awhile. I’ve let life take control, and I’ve gained all my weight back. I hope all my friends here didn’t abdoned me! It’s funny how life’s stresses can get ahold of you and take control. Well, it took some time to figure out how to release my stress, who knew it was exercise!

Now, I’m starting all over. I’m a little upset about it, but I’m just gonna put my focus back on my goals.

My eating: back on track, clean foods only 5-6 times a day

My workout: I’m doing 30-45 mins of cardio. Weights, I’m going lite for now, just to get my muscles back in the game.

 

To tell ya the truth, I’m ashamed to admit what I let myself become. But I’m determined to move on and get my focus back.

Pam