Muh BodyBlog!

I am currently in the process of revamping my workout program. I had been bulking up in the legs and didn’t like it.. so I have not really been doing leg workouts. However, I liked the shape my bum was taking on.. so want to keep doing glutes.

So far, I have:

MONDAY: Chest/Shoulders/Triceps

Incline Presses
Cable Cross-overs
Incline Ball Push-ups
Pec Deck Rear Delts
Dumbbell Lat Raises
1-Arm Reverse Cable Push-Downs
Abs 10 min.

WEDNESDAY: Back/Biceps

Assisted Chin-Ups
Seated Rows Wide Bar
Close Grip Lat Pull Downs
Dumbbell Shrugs
Back Extensions w/Body Bar
Barbell Curls

FRIDAY: Glutes & Cardio

In the works..

Cardio I am trying to get at at least 4 times/week at least 30 minutes in duration. My goals are to get as lean as possible/to lose as much fat as possible and to increase muscle definition. Help me out!!

Had my BF taken today..

Skin folds. I was read at 11% but since BF skin fold readings can be up to 3% off I gave myself a 2% addition.. just in case.

And to think, after a weekend of binge drinking and all… hehe. That will end soon, swear.

But anywhoo, I was excited. And wanted to share.

xo.

Today’s Eats/Burns:

Oatmeal w/Honey, Blueberries, & Banana

apple w/peanut butter

tuna w/lt. mayo

1/2 Power Bagel from Einstein’s

Einstein’s chocolate hazelnut coffee, 1 bite chocolate chip muffin

Work out: Back/Biceps/Abs

1/2 Power bagel from Einstein’s

Plain Yogurt w/cinnamon, splenda, and whey powder (GROSS. Don’t try it.)

salad w/turkey, balsalmic viniagrette salad spritzer

carrots, large wheat cracker, and peanut butter

 Mini work out: 30 minute light bike ride

lemon ginger tea with honey and splenda 

cottage cheese and mixed vegetables

Critiques? Anyone?

A typical night back at school involves this:

All the roomies going out for ice cream with our neighbors to chat it up and get to know each other, me biking to the gym, all the roomies making fun, me missing out on a good time.

I honestly wonder how much I miss out on fun things or have missed out on over the years because of my obsession/lifestyle. I know this is pretty standard in the bodybuilding community but NONE of my friends are into fitness. At ALL. I mean, they get like zero exercise ever. It’s horrible..

How can I meet some people who are interested in fitness like I am? How can I stop getting made fun of and instead get respected and taken seriously? Being healthy is such a challenge.. it shouldn’t have to be like this.

I’m feeling quite positive today, which is new for a change!

I even went in to work today and the cookies.. the mushy gooey peanut butter ones with the chocolate chips.. they were being wasted. And I ate an entire one. They are about 5 inches in diameter. And then I had about half of a chocolate chip one, same size. And then I drank 2 fatty blended drinks with whipped cream. And then some biscotti.

But ya know what? I didn’t binge, persay. I consumed everything in complete consciousness. I tasted everything. And I didn’t beat myself up over it. I came home and even ate some chicken and carrots and a homemade protein bar.

And I still didn’t beat myself up. I allowed myself to eat everything and not feel guilty about it. And that, for me, is a step in the right direction. Tomorrow will be better, I said, and I know it will be.

This month I am also joining a new gym–hopefully it will give me the motivation I need to remind myself of my goals and stick to them. I was doing a trial day there and a guy said I had a nicely developed back and asked if I was a rower

This gym, while much smaller than the one I am used to, offers free yoga, pilates, and step/cardio/etc classes so I will definitely use those to my advantage.. it’ll add some variety to my routine.

I’m also FINALLY getting a bike and am SUPER stoked about it. Cycling is something I’ve wanted to get into for a long while.

So there you have it. Summary time!

Reasons to be happy

1. Today, despite eating tons ‘o JUNK, I ate consciously.

2. My "nicely developed back."

4. Joining a new gym.

5. Finally getting a bike!

Thank you, everyone, for the comments. Keep ‘em comin’! They are great motivation.

It just disappeared… why did this happen? I was getting some good feedback :[

I am frustrated. I am feeling very vulnerable. I couldn’t stop binging at work yesterday. Or the day before that. Or the day before that. I know the body I want. I have the knowledge (at least the basic knowledge) I need to GET the body I want. WHY do I refuse to use it? I am young. I like to drink. HOWEVER, I want to be healthy. And drinking counteracts that. Sure, I could starve and drink instead of eating, but that’s not helping my progress. Sure, I could binge on all the food and drink I desire and feel sorry for myself the rest of the week but that’s not helping EITHER! I love being in control of what goes into my mouth. When I am in control of that I feel in control of most other things. It’s hard to work backwards — controlling everything else so I can control what goes into my mouth. I’m gaining weight and I’m binging and I’m getting depressed and I’m in DESPERATE need of some motivation. Guys? Read the rest of this entry »

I am interning at an online women’s fitness website/magazine this summer. Within the next few weeks, I am looking into writing a story about fitness competitions for older women as a way to break into the fitness world or even as a way to jumpstart a fitness routine later in life.

If anyone could help me out by providing some websites with "how to" type things about the basics on how to compete or how to begin competing or the top fitness competitions out there and their corresponding websites, etc, I would greatly appreciate it.

Also, if any women out there who have past experience in fitness competitions or are planning to compete in their first one are willing to be interviewed, that’d be awesome! PM me and I’ll give ya the details. Thanks so much!!

Bought some products online that will hopefully help me endure the ever-present IBS.