d_novak’s BodyBlog

So I have made a pick!  I will be training for 2 competitions that pretty much are back to back… DC in May and Miami in June… that being said I have to be in my sister’s wedding between the events and the topper is that it’s also 3 days before the june competition!  So here’s the goal, between now and then drop close to 18lbs or so and 4% bodyfat — the hardest part i think right now is to get the spoon out of the mouth and the diet officially under control… i know it’s the hardest part, but if i could do it 2 years ago well, and okay last year then this year should be okay.. Oh also, want to get in shape for the March Arnold Classic… don’t want to be out of shape around all those fantastic people… totally want to be in some kind of shape other than round ha ha!

So it’s been a bit of time since last I posted… that being said, great strides pretty much litterally have been made.  I have been able to really capitalize on my upcoming trip to give me that extra push to get my fat ass into the gym and keep my diet more consistent.  That all being said; I have found a new obsession and am finding that I have been missing out on so much!  I am now being taught how to fight (the right way) and getting an opportunity to beat the hell out of some pads, and on occasion my trainer!  Combining the kickboxing and muy tai training with a pretty dynamic crossfit inspired personal training regimen of my own I am finding the results to be better than anticipated.  I have a renewed sense of esteem and resolve to participate in coming competitions and generally feel better than I have in a long time.  I will be honest, I think my clients and other trainers appreciate my diversion from the "norm" as well, seeing as I am WAY more relaxed at work and can actually enjoy the silly things and boring things with more laughter and laid back attitude. 

I am more focused now that I have been since May and June just prior to my last compeititon, so much so that I am working on developing a team to compete in the MuscleMania of 2009 in June!  I am totally anticipating the competition season to be the best it’s been for me in 2 years and look forward to all of the new challenges and workouts that I can take advantage of!

So there’s the update and totally stoked for the coming workouts on a cruise ship… just hope I don’t hit choppy water and get rocked off the treadmill … ha ha!

So i found someone who won’t put up with my shit (which is totally phenominal)!  My ass has  been moderately kicked two times by him and 2 times by me… that being said I can’t straighten my arms AGAIN!  I don’t know what it is!  Both biceps and lats are swollen, not to mention my forearms and the elbow joint… I believe it’s from the negative resistance pull-ups and the frequency and kinda going balls to the wall from almost nothing like the workouts… and while I don’t want to be a pussy or wussy girl I do want to be able to bend my arms and put my hands over head.  I am looking forward to next week, but not the upper body part… any ideas on how to break the news to the trainer?  Also, totally came up with a step class that kicked my clients and other trainers’ clients butts… found a new motivation to keep my clients going!  I love epiphanies of why i do what i do!  Hope everyone out there is feeling good and sweating up a storm!

Okay, I’ve toyed with actually getting off my ass and sticking to a program..Excuse after excuse and great week followed by horrible has come and gone.  I had a realive eye-opener this weekend with a seminar I attended, and while I may have been more fit than some, I came to realize that I really wasn’t sticking to the motivation or the parameters that I had set.  I looked at those around and while I got a nod or two for my physique I wasn’t where I want to be… So this is my plea, I am trying to get a trainer (not just to kick my ass but to really not let me avoid the workout or come up with more excuses) and once I have the trainer I would like to be kept accountable to the goals, workouts, and diet.  So finally onto the actual request, who might be up to the challenge of keeping me accountable here.  I take pride in achieving goals but have so many goals I want to attain that most often the personal ones fall by the wayside.  I’m not waiting until the 1st of the year to make a resolution, today I make mine to really focus on me, (that is to say not to the detriment of my clients or thier goals or the company and its goals or the needs of my trainers in the gym)… So are you up for the challenge????  Hope to hear from someone, anyone soon! 

Thank you in advance for your motivation, your time, and your willingness to help someone you don’t know.

I used to take for granted the motivation could be self-generated and maintained, but I now know that help is something that sometimes just has to be asked for.

I will be very honest, I can motivate myself to a point but then I hit a wall that says to go buy brownies and take a day off… Last night I was able to have dinner with a few friends and made a new reslolution with their help, and support.  They (whoever they are) say that you can’t do everything alone and they are right.  To have a group of people who surround and support you and who understand the level of commitment it takes to achieve your goals is something I have never really had the pleasure of until recently.  My goal is no quiet thing, and to have some of the people here who will keep me accountable to myself is a phenominal feeling! 

So many times I have hit this wall and not found anyone to help me break thru it…Today I can say that I hit the wall and wasl able to not just smack it around, but was able to make a serious dent and small hole with their help.

 So to those who know me best, and to those who I am just meeting, thank you for the small kicks in my butt and helping me stay accountable to myself.   

There are those days that I am spot on and having an awesome workout, you know one of those that just makes you feel clean from the inside out and that could last forever and you’d be totally fine with it…. And then there are those that work sucks, life sucks, and everything just seems to get in the way and you just feel blah.. To find the happy medium is sometimes the most difficult.  I am getting better but still let my work get in the way, almost to the point of welcoming it..then regretting it after and dreaming of the forementioned workout feeling.  That all being said, I didn’t get to workout today…yet, but am completely planning on it as of 630, and my last client, at least to do a run.  Although I work in a gym it seems like I never have time to actually workout; ironic!

Well this week was great! That is to say until sat night/sunday.  All week I kept pretty tight to my diet, with cheating predominantly being a yogurt covered almonds or rice cake soaked in protein with dried cherries and almonds.  I ran/walked over 12 miles and workedout 5 days in a row.  Then Sat night at the bar, I just couldn’t combat the free flowing candy…Then again, I was getting ready to put in for a long shift and I figured in the grand scheme it wouldn’t be too bad to have that sugar rush for the shift.  Sunday hit, and boy o boy!  I went bonkers on my cheat day complete with cheesecake and cookies.  Then as I was super stressed and it was about 6 hours after the brunch spiral I ordered pizza–good thing is that I took all the cheese off, added fresh spinach and turkey — all in all still WAY not healthy.  I feel like I ate a brick (and pretty much did).  Well, there’s my confession but I’m back on the Wagon today. 

I know it’s not right but the current mantra is being established as such…

When I have "date night" with the boyfried (about every 2-weeks) I will  have a grand cheat (as I did Sunday) and then get right back on the Wagon and continue toward my goal.  I just hope that in a night of glutany I don’t completely undo everything

So in my effort to hit all things workout hard… well, I proceeded to strain both Lats and both Biceps tendons…

To say the least it sucks!  Thanks to those who replied with help… for now i’ll stick to cardio and legs… and maybe try some ice and massage to workout the trigger points and do assissted stretching…

Thanks again, wish me luck!

So I worked out a bit over the top on Friday–3 workouts with cardio and weight (I forgot about a management meeting in which we would be doing a workout) … I am VERY sore…UNUSUALLY sore through my forearms, biceps and lats…. cannot put my arms over my head or straighten my arms at either elbow… any ideas for repair????

thanks!

Today I can say that I have turned a corner, but I don’t know what tomorrow will hold.  I feel like the person I see in my pictures of competitions previous is not me.  I think what so many of clients think when they see the picture…"geez is that really you?"  I worked like a dog to get there and then with injury and illness lost it all.  Not to mention the motivation to further my physical abilities and appearance.  At this point, my goal is just not to gain any weight.  I am anxious to have someone kick my butt, but can’t find anyone to train me the way I need and like to train.  I am anxious to break a sweat and feel the workout high that I used to have on a daily basis.  I am anxious to feel like me again.  As the days pass and my goal date nears, I sit and ask myself what am I doing… I need to work and I know I can.  I am my own biggest excuse.  I know this, but how to I change it?  I want everything and am willing to work to get it back, but I know I need help, the problem is… where can I find it?