StephanieShine’s BodyBlog

. . . And she said I was getting fat.

I told Taylor. His Jaw dropped. Now it all makes sense he said.

Sunday: Worked out with Oliver. Went to Taylors with Sam and Oliver. Stayed pretty late.

Monday: Tina visited did a lot of talking. Good stuff. Thanks <3 Taylor and Sam stayed in my room until 1 am. Sat on Jakes desk for an hour to doodle. Good music.

Tuesday: Late morning. 2 Tests. Less that 30 minutes each. Went to Taylors friends but ended up talking to Tina on the phone for a while. Chilled at Taylors apartment for a few. Then went to dinner with him and Sam and had some interesting sex conversations. Marty and Josh want to come here next month.

What can you do in 10 minutes or less?More than you think. In a brief 10 minute window you can release tension, prevent future frustrations, get your blood flowing, etc. In fact, here are 50 things you can do. With time out as an excuse, what are you going to begin doing differently tomorrow? I don’t care what it is, the point is, just do something!

More than you think. In a brief 10 minute window you can release tension, prevent future frustrations, get your blood flowing, etc. In fact, here are 50 things you can do. With time out as an excuse, what are  going to begin doing differently tomorrow? I don’t care what it is, the point is, !Here are some ideas. If you have other thoughts, leave them in the comments!

1. Brush your teeth
2. Do 15 sit-ups
3. Read the health news headlines of the day
4. Straighten your posture
5. Eat an apple
6. Stand up and stretch
7. Send a friendly email to a friend
8. Resist the impulse purchase of a candy bar
9. Post an inspirational quote on Twitter
10. Do 10 lunges
11. Drink a glass of water
12. Smile
13. Put a package of oatmeal in your pocket or purse for a healthy breakfast or snack
14. Throw a bottle of water in there as well
15. Plug your cell phone into the charger
16. Pay a bill online
17. Ask to have your salad dressing on the side
18. Start a dollar jar to be added to once per day
19. Open a window
20. Say thank you to someone who deserves it
21. Take a deep breath
22. Put on your seat belt
23. Wake up 10 minutes earlier
24. Post a comment on a blog
25. Turn off the lights when you’re the last one out
26. Put on your make-up (this usually pertains to the ladies, but hey, whatever makes you happy)
27. Share a healthy recipe
28. Give your mother a call
29. Wash your hands
30. Put on hand lotion
31. Check your blood pressure
32. Jog in place for 9 minutes
33. Throw away that pen that doesn’t work
34. Take a canvas tote bag to the grocery store
35. Ask a friend to join you for a healthy dinner
36. Put down the remote control and get up to change the TV channel
37. Hug your kids
38. Replace your next cup of coffee with a cup of tea
39. Lay out your clothes for the next day
40. Put your car keys in the same place everyday
41. Take a 10 minute break
42. Suck on a breath mint
43. Add a little pepper to your salad
44. Load the dishwasher
45. Play FreeRice for 5 minutes
46. Take a quick walk
47. Prepare your coffee maker the night before
48. Skip your late evening grocery store run
49. While watching TV, do 5 push-ups during the commercial
50. Read this list over again and count how many things pertain to you

Calories - 1,457
Fat - 42 g
Carbs - 141 g (107 g Sugar, 4 g Fiber)
Protein - 124 g

Went to the gym today. First workout in 6 days. High Protein, Mod-High Carbs and Calories where they should be. I have lost a few pounds since I’ve been limited in my gym days. So as soon as I get my car (this week) Ill have a guarenteed ticket to the gym whenever I want, therefore I can start eating more to fuel myself. Gain back that muscle! Wow I also just relized how little fiber I get into my diet. I need to work on this. Add Fiber to more of my shakes and all of my beverages. And try to eat more fruits for carbs instead of breads.

Calories - 1,524
Fat - 42 g
Carbs - 197 g (125 g Sugar, 14 g Fiber)
Protein - 93 g

BAD.
Cant talk about this.
Highly stressed.
Can’t breathe until the week is over.

This is funny that what I am about to type up here directly goes agaisnt what I have said in my "Reliance on Others" entry just days ago. . .
Well, first and foremost I am finally going to the gym! First time in yes 7 days. One full week! I plan on murdering my quads and back today. I will do chest, hamstrings and shoulders too. (More on that next post) This will be the 3rd time I get to take my Beta-Alanine/Arginine/Creatine pre workout miz from Primaforce. The first time my workout was amazing and my bench press increased dramatically. The second time my workout was cut short. Hopefully todays workout will be more like the first =]

How am I getting there? Well, thats also what I am excited for. Today is as many of you may know, a day off from school. My moms boyfriend comes over around noon and doesn’t usually leave until 9 or 10 at night. He is going to let me use his car! I will take it  to the gym around 1 pm then take it to work for 3 pm and drive home when I get off at 8 pm. Yay. Its not like I dont do the same thing on weekends I just usually have to walk everywhere so it takes longer. But because of the holiday today the gym is closing at 3. That means I have to get in and get out. Not that I expect my actualy workout to take the full 2 hours, but somehow I always end up staying about that long.

Today in the gym I have to push through all of the iron I’ve ever known. Im going for personal best in squats, lat pull downs and lying t bar rows. Push, I’ll tell myself, It doesnt really hurt.
And at work today I must remind myself of 3 key words, "Confidence, Responsibility & Opportunity." And I shall be set for the night.
I also may try to get to the new tanning salon inbetween gym and work. Its literaly right next to work. But that depends on when I leave the gym.

No gym again tonight. I’ve only managed to go about once a week lately. My gym partner is so busy at the horse stables at this time of year. I really really need my car. While I love my gym buddy, I hate relying on her. My nutrition revolves around her schedule - How bad is that! I have to plan my pre and post workout meals on her time. And If I eat a big pre-work out meal and she cancels last minute, all I can do is jog on my street and hope to burn it off. Multiple times I have chugged down a Beta-Alanine / Creatine mix only to find that she had errands to do before we go to the gym. About an hour later, my pre-workout energizer has certainly worn off.

I am certainly not blaming her. But this reiterates to me that even those with the most independent mindsets can still be held at the mercy of others. I consider myself very independent. While I am no super woman I do need help from others. And I may sound like a typical teen right now but I am 17 almost 18, finishing my last week of a very stressful senior year, I have a full time job and and going off to college. I need a car!

"If you want something really bad - throw away the excuses and just do it. Dont procrasinate, there is always someone worse off than you and there in no better time than to start your plan of action for life than right now, not tomorrow, not Monday, not when the wheather is better or when you have more money or find your perfect partner. This life is about you - but it wont wait for you - get on the flight or stay dreaming of tomorrow. Are you one of those people that start things and dont finish? Well the way to unteach yourself this - is to undertake one small project first, it could be commiting to go to gym for 3 days this week, or eating clean for 4 days this week, it could also be to get out and socialise just once this week or something work related - starting small will allow to attain your goal and inspire you to move unto bigger and better but it will also teach you than you can achieve what you want - that you’re no different from those that have attained similar. Just stop saying that you will start tomorrow - you cant be sure that tomorrow will make an appearance - live TODAY."

For the past 19 days I have been on a "30 Day Trail" (See Stevepavalina.com) for upping my water intake. The idea is to set a goal for only 30 days. If you make it, then chances are drinking more water is now a set routine for you. If you dont make it, you go back and do another 30 days and change something or add a reward/incentive.

My goal is to drink 60 oz. of water a day. Not tea or milk or the water I add to shakes, bu just an extra 60 oz of water. In the 19 days I have probably only met that goal 3 or 4 times. I try to remind myself over and over of the benefits but I can’t get it down. See if this sparks my drive a little bit . . .

Drinking Water Burns Calories

Besides water being necessary for survival, drinking water cuts hunger and creates a feeling of fullness. Furthermore, consuming water also has the benefit of increasing metabolic rate and burning more calories.

Researchers have found that consuming 500mL of water increased the subjects’ resting metabolic rate by 25 percent and that means an extra 20 calories for 60 minutes. Water increases calorie burning by diluting the blood going to the liver and by turning on the SNS (sympathetic nervous system). The cells in the body have very sensitive methods for regulating fluids in the blood and intra- and inter- cellular fluid. Intake of water activated this system and this increases the expenditure of energy.

    It is important to note however, that drinking too much water can cause hyponatremia (sodium concentration falling below a required amount) and this can be dangerous. The study, though interesting, is not an indication that consuming excessive amounts of water is either recommended or effective in weight control. That’s not to say, however, that water consumption isn’t important in a healthy lifestyle as we all know.

SOURCE: Journal Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism, 92: 3334-3337, 2007.