cinna-pinay’s BodyBlog

Yesterday I took all my aggression from the last blog to the gym, and it felt wonderful!!  I decided to throw a change-up Shigeno Goro-style by incorporating high-repetition, moderate weight compound movements, and finishing with a low-rep, damn-near impossible high weight for the last set.  It was interesting!  I started off with 10 sets of 5 push-ups and 10 crunches to warm up, then did 4 sets of lunges and 2 sets of squats, bent over rows, barbell overhead presses, and stiff legged deads. When my weights were done I ran over to the stepmill and performed steady-state cardio for about 25 mins at around 65% intensity.  Then I walked home (it’s usually a 10 min. bus ride)  I found a rock on the way and playfully kicked it all the way home.  It’s sitting on my desk for motivation. XD Today I went grocery shopping and bought a funnel so I can toss some Scivation Xtend BCAAs into my water bottles without spilling the sh*t everywhere.  I’m worried about my cat Yuuki licking the extra BCAAs off my desk.  Like he needs it!  He already flies up and down the stairs in between blinks.  Not trying to have urban cat-ninja keeping me up during finals. I envy him, because he’s lean and strong and graceful at the same time.  And he can sleep all day and not worry about things like 12 page papers on the utilization of ‘language politics’ in China since the Qing Dynasty.  Brat. Back to the groceries…I bought the Cinnamon Raisin Ezekiel cereal, Sugar-Free Maple Syrup from my protein pancakes, cottage cheese, NF Plain yogurt (of which I haven’t a clue what to do with..) banana yogurt for cheats, and salmon filets with fresh thyme. 

Then I went to a show and watched my super cute friend do the Hula, came home and did taebo get ripped advanced (second tape).  Shit was hard because I’m still tight and stiff from yesterday.  Felt good.

I think I’m gonna hone in on my diet and start keeping track of my macros, just to see if what Im doing is working.

Well, until next time!!!  ~CP

The past two days have been just horrible.  Last night I felt like crap.  Today I felt like crap.  Right now I feel like crap.  I walked out of my karate belt test and really don’t have anyone to talk to about it.  I’m just stressed, completely.  Had a quiz earlier, and then a 3 hour class of which 45 mins was spent doing a f*&%% survey.  I’m just completely overburdened with finals, papers, projects and graduation.  The old adage, "out of sight, out of mind" is completely true.  Things just suck, and I’m definitely going to miss my cardio today because karate was my Thursday cardio.  I am kind of upset, but im holding back my emotions, trying to contain myself.  I just am trying not to be broken by this semester. I’m trying not to be broken period.  I think I’m gonna take some alone time for just me, and stop depending on others when I need them.

Seems like the only viable option at this point. 

I don’t know what my problem is.  Let me tell you, I’ve never had a migraine in my LIFE.  Could it be the contacts? Weather change? Poorly-engineered flourescent lighting?  Something in the water?  SOMETHING is F*&%^$$ with my head.  I’m seeing flashing lights and feeling hot, cold, dizzy, and nauseous all at once.  And yes, I just pushed..rather, FORCED myself into this black-hole of a college gym and fought viciously through a weight training workout.  It sucked.  Royally.  My sumo deads weren’t sexy today at all.  Just 90 lb of 8 reps.  I actually resorted to the Smith machine for lunges.  Did 2 sets of whatever 35×2 + 45 is. (Don’t make me think right now)  Im typing in the dark because the lights bother me.  I turned the brightness down on my computer to its lowest option.  Im sitting here trying not to throw up this Propel I’m drinking.  I’ve been eating a whole wheat mini-bagel for the last 20 mins.  TWENTY!!!  I took an excedrine, and it didnt help.  Whatever this is, it’s killing me.  I did front and lateral raises, pushups, and lat pulldowns.  Crawled over and did 5 mins on the stepper and stopped. Thank GOD my roommate drove, because I was LIMPING out of the gym, and NOT from the workout.

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*Sigh*  I’ve been working hard, almost too hard.  I did 50 mins of cardio yesterday, and a weight workout the day before that I didn’t log.  Sorry, I’m losing it, it seems.

Ive been eating pretty crappy too.  I mean really, who makes a meal out of black bean dip and black bean chips?  Tomorrow, when I gather my strength Im getting up,going to the kitchen with a giant black trash bag and tossing all the processed sh*t out, and busting out my tilapia and foremaning it.  Im gonna eat spinach and broccoli and oatmeal and stop complaining.  The quickest way to reach my goals is honestly through action.  I talk, agonize, and overthink practically everything, and end up going in circles.  I’m through with the distractions and I’m getting on my grind.  Now.

This is getting ridiculous.  Im gonna start getting more sleep and drinking more water.  I’m not playing anymore.  As soon as this migraine leaves me, it’s ON.

Seriously.  It’s ON.

So today I did about 40 mins of weights and 35 mins of cardio today.  Felt strong, had a 115 squat, and lat pulldowned 90 for a few reps.  Did the usual, stiff legged deads, lat pulldowns, squats, shoulder presses (seated)….skipped chest, because it’s been sore from karate.  Yeah, I do karate….

Anyway, I need to really focus and zero in on my diet.  I have a really hard time staying focused since I have sabotaging surroundings.  But I’m trying to stay strong!  Must drink more water, eat more protein and stay within a caloric deficit!!!  Must workout 6 times a week!   Must keep myself in the direction of my goals!!!

With this new resolve, I should be able to conquer any hurdle that appears within my path!

Hey peeps.  I went for a nice long strenuous workout today, and also took my first ever dosage of Scivation Xtend!  I got the Watermelon flavor.  It tasted great when licked off my finger, but in water….blehhh. YUCK!  Can you say COUGH SYRUP?  Never, and I mean NEVER…under ANY circumstances, just heed the directions of 2 scoops to 16 oz. of water….  OMG, try 2 scoops to 64 ounches!!!!!  Ugh, I sipped the Xtend during my workout and fought the gag reflex my whole workouttt!!

 On a brighter note, I felt awesome the entire time, and got in 45 mins of weights and an added 35 mins of cardio on the stepmill.  We’ll see how my ass feels later on in the week.  Last time I spent a half hour on the stepmill …chairs, couches, desks,…even my frickin’ toilet seat became my worst enemy!!!

Anyway, on to my workout.  Lifts were sky high.  I lat pulldowned (yes I made it a damn verb) 70 with one of those D-shaped attachments, and went on to do single leg, 300lb. each leg presses, 80 lb. stiff legged deads, , 20lb. shoulder presses, and a 75lb. bench, courtesy of my BF/spotter.   

I step-milled from level 6 to 12 to my gym mix, and tried to watch CNN and read closed captioning at the same time.  Nauseating, esp. while doing cardio of the butt-bleeding variety .  ‘Twas fun, and I can’t wait to do it again.

BTW, I never mentioned how on Tuesday I got a fasted 15 min. run before breakfast, as the weather is FINALLY, and i mean FINALLY…lightening up.  Yay to that! I’ve always thought the only thing to run for was the bus.

Ha!

Good day, stay strong!!   Love, ~CP

This is for a cardio day where I’m sedentary except for my 1 hour of cardio. 

So far, I’ve only eaten Meal 1. This plan is for today.  It’ll put me a little over 1200kcal, but I’m only 5′0′’ and 125ish.  Wanting to cut.  I usually drink 1 Propel per day during my workout, so add 50kcal on to that, and the calories in PAM spray.  I use it on EVERYTHING. 

M1: Protein Pancakes ( 25g Protein Powder, 2 EW, 1/4 c. Nonfat Cottage Cheese .5 cup Oats)   w/ Promise Light & SF Syrup (350kcal)  CLA, Sesamin, SF Red Bull

M2: 75g (2.5 oz) Chicken Breast seasoned with Garlic Powder and Herbs, 100g Asparagus (6 spears) CLA

M3: 75g (2.5oz) Tilapia, 1 cup Broccoli Florets (baby, frozen) CLA

M4: 2.5 oz Chicken Breast, Grilled Green Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms, 1 T. Enova Oil

M5: 1/4 c. Nonfat Cottage Cheese, 20g Lean Dessert, Omega 3 Egg, 1 T Natural PB, 1 T golden flaxseed (probably gonna  make yet ANOTHER pancake…)

so, yeah….I just finished 55 minutes of nonstop cardio, and boy do I have the worst shin splints ever.  Dammit!!  No more listening to Bollywood music while running on the treadmill.  And no more using a STEPMILL on level 18 to "warm up…"  I don’t understand why I do this to myself, lol.  Thank God for Glutamine!!  Anyway, complaints aside, I had a very effective workout.  Heart rate was high, sweat was dripping off my fingertips and eyelashes when done.  Felt great!  I think…dare I say it…that I might actually LIKE cardio now!!  Anything that gives me a rush of endorphins, and a salubrious effect…I’m all over it!  Afterward, I even mustered up enough energy to grill some asparagus and chicken breast (as *plain* as I could get it…meaning only powdered seasonings, no dressings or marinade) on my baby foreman grill…fit for a queen!  Having a mental cooldown as I type this, listening to Maxwell..dimmed the lights.  Gonna shower in a bit. My roommate’s gone, so I can walk around the house, relax, and not worry about a different, foreign energy disrupting my flow. lol.  Oh, college.  Sweet college.  She’s a junior, and she’s still drunk every weekend.  I can’t help that I find pleasure and serenity in staying home alone, listening to music, and making myself a good, wholesome meal.  I think it may be dawning on me that I’m graduating in three short weeks. It’s probably the last time I can enjoy such peace for a while.

My goals are to just finish strong, finish well…and be as active and as healthy with my diet as I possibly can.  I want to walk that stage feeling good about myself in every possible way.  And when I begin the next chapter of my life, I want to be confident, headstrong, and well adjusted.

Cheers to that. *clink*

NEED. RECIPES…!!!!  Anyone got a good recipe for NF cottage cheese, canned salmon, and chicken breasts?  (Separate, not altogether…lol)

Please send it along, Im trying to eat clean!

NEED. RECIPES…!!!!  Anyone got a good recipe for NF cottage cheese, canned salmon, and chicken breasts?  (Separate, not altogether…lol)

Please send it along, Im trying to eat clean!

I like protein pancakes.  Something about the notion that I’m eating yummy pancakes but they’re all protein….just makes me GIDDY!!!! XD

LOL, anyway…I had a great workout today!  Started out with a 100lb. deadlift, then on to a 115lb. squat.  Got tired, but kept it pushing.  Did stiff legged deadlifts at about 60 lb., then shoulder presses with 20lb.  Went to the cable machine and did 95lb. cable presses for chest.  Didn’t almost take my eye out this time, hehe.  I did cardio for 20 mins afterward.  Pretty decent workout. Looooots of bending over, and I feel like an old lady now.  I can definitely tolerate the 100lb. deadlift in good form.  I feel my strength escalating each week and it feels great! I’m so gratified by my fitness level.  Makes ya wanna eat better, doesn’t it?  I just wish I could discipline myself to stop using sesamin for damage control (*cough pizza hut *cough)

I did well, had an egg white omelette with broccoli, mushrooms, and onions with pineapples and strawberries this morning…

Then had chicken breast and creamed spinach…

Then had a workout, and protein pancakes after.

Now I’m waiting on pizza hut…I know, sad.  And what’s worse, is I actually try and tally my portions to fit my macros for the day.  SAD SAD SAD SAD SAD I know.

I have SUCH a long way to go.  Mental discipline, baby. Mental discipline.  I can’t wait until my Cheater’s Relief comes in.  And I really want ZMA and Xtend, but I’m trying to not "go crazy" as I’ve been known to do at times when I get excited about things.

I realized how EXPENSIVE my lifestyle is…Red Bull, Eggbeaters…Protein Powders….*sigh*   Oh well, gotta suck it up & live with it.  I’m happy, and that’s all that matters!

So yeah, off to do some stretching.  If I’m feeling up to it, I might do more cardio later to repair the damagee I’m about to do.  Hehe. 

Jaa ne!