marianav06’s BodyBlog

So I have been on my new "bulking" plan for 3 weeks now and have gained 1.5 lbs, so not bad. I want to keep it that way, a slow process hopefully controlling fat gains. But then again I don’t really care that much because dieting will come in time and it is easy as pie for me to diet. I am happy though so far! Scale is going up, scary yes, but I have bigger goals that mean more to me than numbers on the scale. Plus  I look better with meat on my bones

Had a cheat meal today. Small tapa style lunch and chocolate cake I can eat that in 2 bites! It was delish. Just finished up my last meal on plan… egg white, 1 egg, sharp cheddar cheese… so good!

I get 1-2 free meals a week, I think I’ll just call it a week though. Don’t have an urge for another free meal this week, we’ll see.

THings I want to improve on in the next few months:
1. BUTT… I need one. No more pancakes around here! haha.
2. Shoulders
3. Bigger arms. I have an obsession with cut arms… think it looks so sexy!
4. Add some mass on my back

Alrigthy, have an awesome night!

I ventured off to Houston this past week and definitely indulged way too much! But it was worth it =) I am holding tons of water, as I can feel it. It’s weird, when I am holding water my skin/body hurts… weird feeling! I gotta drink up on the water today and flush it all out.

Back on plan today! I think I am going to skip my free meals for a couple of weeks. I feel better like that. Sometimes I seem to over do it, but hey I am human and have a sweet tooth:)

Had my awesome crocopot oatmeal this morning with egg whites and apples. Yum! It’s to die for. Now am getting ready for the workout.

So just got done with my new plan this week and I have been sooooo sore! My trainer told me that was expected since it’s totally different from what I was doing before.

I also have more food! We will slowly raise the calories, as I plan on building throughout February, so a good 5 months. I am way too skinny and I hate that look. I want more muscle mass.

I basically have more carbs and fat! Yay, love cheddar cheese and almonds and pecans! Oh, and I get to eat way more fruit! I do feel more hungry though. I feel less hungry on lower carb, as it curbs my appetite. But I can’t complain =) Because I love food!

Let’s see… this is what my meals have consisted of today:
1- egg whites, crock pot oatmeal (my favorite food), berries
2- lean dessert shake, apples
3- chicken, broccoli, natural pb
4- turkey burger (lean), salad, almonds
5- top sirloin, sharp cheddar cheese
6- egg whites with sweetener and cin. (should be turkey but am substituting)

My supplements everyday include this:
-multivitamin
-fish oils
- vitamin e
-vitamin c

This is my off day food plan, I’ll write about my training day plan some other time.

I truly enjoy eating like this. I weigh all of my food, and have been at it for a very long time. I don’t let things get in the way of my eating. Of course, I do have times when I have to eye ball amounts if I happen to be out, but other than that I am always on plan. Free meals, of course, once in a while. I don’t look at food as "good" and "bad" as most do. Food is food. I will say that I do feel better eating my "on plan" foods compared to free meals.

Free meals, let’s see. I do enjoy eating and can eat a lot! My favorite things to eat include sweets- chocolate cake, okay any dessert =) I also love breakfast foods, like pancakes and that sort of stuff.

I do have someone that does my meal plan and workouts and he is a great coach! I am happy for that, as I wouldn’t be able to do it on my own. I love not having to worry about planning my meals or workouts.

Have a good rest of the weekend!

-MG =)

I love re-feed days! Today is one!

I love re-feed days! Today is one!

I’m doing my first show April 25th! No backing out for me…. this while be a fun experience. I have a great coach, so I am positive things will turn out great =)

Def feel chunkier, but I have gotten way stronger! I just have to stay focused on my long term goal, and this phase right now is part of the whole picture. Hopefully I’ll actually have some nice size instead of being all tall and lanky!

Well… I decided I am doing a show finally! It will be one next May, so plenty of time.