kgitaitis’s BodyBlog

im not sure what has clicked… maybe the idea of going on a stage half naked! even if i dont end up competing, im going to train/eat as if i am..

Today started out well enough. I had my usual..
coffee, food for life english muffin with egg beaters

went to the gym and worked chest again and extra legs
tha evening did back and  30 min cardio
my daughters bday is tomorrow and we had a busy day shopping and getting things ready for the weekend.
I didnt eat a lot today, because we were running around. I also ate an apple before the my 2nd workout for energy and have been snacking on boars head chicken breast all day.my macros/ratios are good but actual grams of protein isnt high at all:
11% fat
43% carbs
46% protein (only 57 grams)

i was tempted today several times but didnt give in!!! I bought cupcakes for my daughters class at the gym and they had extras, but i declined to take them home and let them keep them.. i knew i would eat one if i got it home!! This weekend will be a challenge… birthday party #1 for daughter (cake involved).. Halloween candy will be in the house after daughter trick or treats… then another bday party#2.. Sunday with cupcakes involved. It will be a challenge,but i can do it!! I want to look good way more!! : )

also my weight was still the 112.8… i thought it was fluck yesterday so wanted to test it out again today. and was happy to see it again.. THAT is motivation to keep on!!!

I weighed in this morning at 112.6!!!!! I haven’t seen 112 in 10 years (ive maintained above that for years) Of course after my workout andlots water) i was 113.8 BUT STILL!! The fact that it even showed itself is proof that my high protein diet/no sweets thing is working. i always have astall at around 113ish… I also feel NO bloatedness, i feel great everything feels great!!

Cravings are gone and feel all the time… (of course if i were faced with some junk, like i was last saturday (halloween candy), i may have a few peices enough to satisfy.. just sayin..
Today i worked tricep at the gym, abs, pushups, and ran3 miles.

I ate:

coffee, light soymilk, splenda

food for life english muffin

egg beaters

one pack tuna with mustard

one can of tuna with mustard

plan on having a food for life english muffin with natty peanut butter beforehitting the gym again this evening.

andplan on having aprotein shake after my workout with light soy, whey, and frozen strawberries…

macros should come out to:

17% fat
34% carbs
49% protein (125 grams)

Today at the gym i did 45min cardio (stair mill, eliptical, treadmill) also worked Biceps.. plntogobacktonight for some legs too.

food today so far:
coffee, light soy, splenda
food for life english muffin
egg beaters

2 cans tuna with mustard and fat free mayo
one food for life english muffin with 2 teaspoons natty peanut butter for energy before going back to the gym..

plan on having a protein shake with protein, frozen strawberries and light soy when i return

macros:
17 %fat
36 % carbs
46 % protein (112 grams)

weight today 114.2!

ok, yesterday didnt go as PLANNED, but i did pretty good.Let us recap:

breakfast:
coffee,light soy, splenda
food for life englishmuffin/egg beaters

snack:can of chicken breast
lunch: chicken breast (baked) with steamed brocoli

snack: english muffin with natty peanut butter

dinner: protein shake with protein, light soy and frozen straberries

also ate 3 peices hard candy

macros:
fat:19%
carbs: 39%
protein: 42%

also exceeded my grams of protein for the day as well

today:

weight: 114.6!! who hoo… on the lower end of my "range"
hit the gym: chest workout plus 3 mile run

food:
coffee, light soy, splenda
food for life english muffin/egg beaters

2 cans chicken on salad

1/2 english muffin with natty peanut butter

protein shake
19% fat
32% carbs
49% protein (119 grams protein)

Confession….

Yesterday was quite busy and although after the chicken and brocoil for lunch i didnt get a decent meal in afterward.So although i stayed with "calorie budget" my carbs were a little high and protein a little low. but thats ok, We moved furniture for a few hours, went shopping and then went to a halloween event for my daughter, who came home with a small bucket of candy. luckily for me most of it was "hard" candy, or gum, lollipops, not a lot of chocolate (Thank Heavens) BUT i did allow my self a few (5) mini chocolates. It happened for a few reasons:
1. rushing around, didnt eat my planned meals to keep me full and satisfied
2. began to compromise in my mind (well, i havent offically signed up for the competition yet… or… i have 6 moths until the comp a few peices of chocolate wont hurt…) so YES i allowed my self to compromise
3. It looked so freakin yummy (i am weak, what can i say

4. monthly issues dont help the situation!
But the good points of it:
1. I DECIDED to have a few peices and enjoyed them. i stopped the moment i felt satisfaction and didnt binge or feel guilty
2. they were awesome! (hey 5 days without sweets will make it all the better)
3. i have started fresh, got my fix, and am moving forward not dwelling on it (like i usually may)

today:
coffee, light soy. splenda
food for life english muffin, egg beaters

snack: can of chicken breast (if you look at previous blogs, you will see that Sunday snacks are usually fruit (grapes/apples) because i am at chuech and they are portable. but had protein today!

when i get home i plan on having chicken breast with brocoli

snack: protein shake with strawberriesprotein powder, light soy

dinner can chicken on a salad

macros will be good today, lots protein!!!
fat:12%
carbs:28%
protein:60%

whoohoo!

The HELP ME!! blog (figure competiton)

Hey, ya’ll…  I wanted to ask for YOUR help!!!
As most of you know i have maintained  a healthy body weight for about 10 years through daily exercise, clean eating, and occasional treats!! (mmm.. chocolate!)
I like new challenges and am always looking for ways to improve my self!
I have made a decision to enter a local figure competition.
WEBSITE: SNBF.COM
If you are clueless to what that is check out the site.

So anyhow, i have never entered one. (there’s one in a few in 6 months) I am clueless on costs, what to do, how to prepare. So needless to say, I’ll be doing lots research! I am open to suggestions for those who have done these things!
What help do i need from you? What i do know is that these things can cost over $1000.00!! I don’t have that kind of extra dough. I’m not one to beg but I’ll be starting a fund for my competition! Every little bit helps.If 200 friends gave me $5 x 200 friends equals $1000! If you are concerned of where the money is really going, I assure you that it is going towards this.. i will post a blog and post pics as well!!! If you are local business that would like to sponser me, i will see what i can do to make sure you get promoted!! PLEASE SPONSER ME!!
I really need to do this for me. I want to see my body transform and push it to new limits.. i want to see what my body can do! I know it will be very challenging. The diet is strict as heck! And the training..whew.. but i am pretty hard core and focused person, i know it will be worth it!! But no more yummy "cheats"– even through the holidays!! This will be tough.
So basically right now i am figuring costs: costumes, entry fee, training,nutrtion, etc.. I will be happy to breakdown all the costs for thoses that would like to sponser me (once i find out what they are)!! I have not signed up yet, but once I start getting some funds and make sure I can afford it, I def will, and will keep all posted.
Thank you in advance as i take my training to a new level!!
I will be posting more updates etc…soon in my blog area!

Thanks everyone!!!!
feel free to message me if you have any questions at all!

Kelly

Breakfast:

coffee, light soy, splenda

food for life english muffin/one carton egg beaters

Weekends are scary.. especially as the hoildays are approaching. There are some Halloween events we are attending today and then next weekend (trick or treating for my daughter, plus her birthday) aka:Plots freakin candy! which chocolate candy is a weakness of mine (reeses cups, chocolate covered nuts mmm…) evey year i helpmy self to some of her candy. I cant do that this year.

I have set my sites on a figure comp in about 6 months and am trying to get focused early. i haven’t even signed up yet ( i am trying to figure out costs etc.. will def need sponsers!!) so this weekend will be a test as i will be tempted. Dont say,"kelly,you can have some, dont deprive yourself".. but you have to understand… i have not been depriving my self! i have maintained my weight for 10 years by "not depriving myself" plus if i have alittle i will want more and more and more…

I am praying for self control and focus through the weekend, lots protein/planning..

Today so far:

coffee, light soy, splenda
egg beaters, food for life english muffin

4 oz turkey breast
one apple (1 teaspoon natty peanut butter)

one carton egg beaters
1/2 english muffin

kinda bummed today, its rainy over here too so that doesnt help. But surprisingly i havent snacked or grabbed anything i shouldnt (except one finger full of natty peanut butter) and STILL nor diet sodas! hurray!!

gym: 2 mile run and chest/extra tricep. didnt feel like i worked as hard as normal, a little distracted.
Came home (by myself tonight) and wanted some junk food but there was none in the house so i made a protein shake instead.

got a little weak and had half an english muffin with one teaspoon natty peanut butter
macros today:
16% fat
42% carb
42% protein

I did good yesterday… had lots protein.. no sweets!!!!!!!! and no diet sodas!!!!! Infact i didnt buy any diet sodas this week, so were good to go.
the shake def helped. in the evening i did start to feel ancy, but ignored the urge to snack and just had a few peices turkey breast instead. Right now i am trying to add up all the costs involved in the contest so i make sure i am able to afford it. Ill be doing that today.

Meal plan today:

coffee, light soy, splenda
food forlife english muffin
one carton egg beater

snack:apple, turkey breast

lunch: chicken breast/brocoli

snack: protein shake

dinner:tuna on salad

may change when i eat these items (may have the shake for diiner, tuna for lunch for example)

I am really motivated right now. I am tired of looking "normal" and want to be sculpted and lean.

Ive decided to do a figure competition(but it wont be until 6 months) But i am going to go ahead and start eating clean and getting my body adjusted to clean food/no cheats. Ive decided to do this because i am tired of maintaining, i cannot seem to push through that last wall, and feel this could be the motivation that i need!! I will post of journey!

Today:
Coffee, light soy, splenda
food for life english muffin
one carton egg beaters

snack: 4 oz turkey breast (boars head)

lunch:
4 oz boars head chicken breast
one apple

plan on hittin the gym in an hour or so, when i get back i plan on having a protein shake with 2 servings protein, soy milk strawberries

as time gets closer to the comp, i’ll obviously get stricker than this, but this is a good starting point.

Here is the plan for this month:

Meal 1: 1 carton egg beaters with food for life english muffin or spray; 1/2 cup (dry) oatmeal

Meal 2: 4 oz.turkey breast, apple

Meal 3: 4 oz. water-packed solid white tuna; large salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red pepper, mustard  on salad

Snack: 2 scoops whey protein drink

Meal 4: 4 oz. chicken breast;  1 cup broccoli

PS: If anyone is experienced in this area and sees where i can critique/change my diet, or would love to offer suggestions i am so open!!!