mquang’s BodyBlog

I weighted in today, and am happy because I am still in the LEAN category.  I went from the Plumb category to the Average category and now in the LEAN category.  I know, I probably mentioned that sentence a million of times, but it’s something I am proud of.  Today, I worked on Biceps/ Back and Legs, and 15 minutes of moderate cardio where my heart-rate stabilized at 75% max.   Cardio exercise helps me to maintain my weight even after digging my teeth on those high in fat, unwise choice of foods.  For today, I’ve burned of about 521 calories.  Yesterday, I’ve burned off 390 calories.  Both days provided a total of 911 calories.  Research showed that 3500 calories equal 1lbs of fat,  I know and am confident that I will get rid of that ONE disgusting lbs of FAT of my body.
One step closer to getting the Body That I Deserve.

I did it. I completed the cardio program, level 3 as I’ve promised myself I would. I was able to maintain speed and duration on the treadmill for the period of 40 minutes. I was able to push myself in term of speed, able to bring my heart-rate closer to 95% of the max. I was exhausted, ran out of breath, legs were burning, heart was beating rapidly as the speed increased, but in the end it was all worth it and I am eager and looking forward to tomorrow workout. Level 3 still pose as a challenge to me, the program is original planned to be completed within 30 minutes.

After the high intensity cardio exercise, I gathered myself, and then I headed over to the free weight area. Today, I used light weight and focusing on working Chest, Triceps and Biceps muscles group, light weight would help me learn new forms, and until I’m comfortable then I’ll increase the weight as for now, this will do.

Overall, I was pleased with my performance today, and it was a good intense workout. Yes, my butt was in the gym at 4:30am, but I know the result will be awesome, and I know I am one step closer to getting the body that I deserve. The year is ending, and I’m going to end it with a bang.

Today, I tried a brand new workout program, and I know the result will show up in my body in no time.  Because the program is brand new, I have not yet learn all the techniques, but within a month or so, I should be able to perform with heavier weights then the one I am using now.   Although, I am using lighter weight, but it is still giving me a hard time, must be because I haven’t use those muscles, but it would just take some time for my body to adjust to it.

My right leg has been giving me a bit of trouble, as the result, I decided to do a bit of leg pressed and leg curl at the end of all my workout.  This basic workout should strengthen my right leg, which would allow me to have longer endurance and maintain a speed that I desire on the treadmill.

I feel extremely well today.  I feel I have a lot of energy.  I feel I have done a great job in keeping myself in shape.

And one more good new…I’m in the LEAN category.

Today, I was mentally and physically exhausted.  It was not because the work out was challenging then before, but it was because I wasn’t able to focus 100%, give 100% into my effort.  I managed to pull 5 miles on the treadmill but I was dying inside, instead of focusing on my workout, I was focusing on the relationship that I just got out—it hurts.  My mind was spinning and asking questions, looking for reasons to comfort myself.  I’ve tried to hate the person, but I wasn’t able to, because there is only love in me.  I still love the person, a lot, a lot.  I started working on my triceps and biceps, did 30 each, then I just gave up.

During dinner, mom talked about a family that she knew, a 20 years old girl and her mother was hospitalized today, and might not make it tomorrow due to an unknown illness.  It was at that moment, I realized how fragile and precious life is.  My problem suddenly seem small, seem as it was nothing compared to the issue this family is going through.  It was then, that I started to appreciate the life that was given to me, and I started to appreciate that I was able to move, to open my eyes, to breathe, and to have my health.   I started to realize there are many great relationships waiting for me, but if I don’t have my health, I would not be able to be in one.  My health is importance to me.  My body is importance to me.  Life is importance to me.  I promised myself to take a good care of this body, redefined it, live it.

Tomorrow is a brand new day, and I promised myself to have the body that I deserve.

I know, it’s only December 4, 2007 but I am eager for December 31, 2007 to come, because I am looking forward to the great transformation of my body.  Today, I completed 3 miles into the cardio program, I am continue to strike to complete the full program and by the end of December 31, I should be able to.  I’ve been getting a lot of positive feedbacks from co-workers at work, choir members at church and family and friends, and it feels great.   But nothing beat the feeling of a beating heart after a high intensity cardio program, I feel alive, awake, and grateful.

The journey to fitness is getting better and better each day.  I’ve been educated myself about eating right, learning ways to keep the body healthy, and have been talking and sharing fitness tips with new friends.  I’m still a newbie so most of the time, they’re sharing their information to me and I am just listening in :)

Thank you guys, you know who you are :)

I love the feeling of achieving goal I set for myself, and today, one of the goals was to complete a four miles run, and I did it.  Legs were burned, I feel the tightness in my stomach, heart-rate went up like a rocket, which means fat is melting off my body.

The new program was a bit difficult, I hit it hard, with all my strength but still unable to carry the program through.   Disappointed? Hell no.  I have already set new goal for myself, and that my butt will be in the gym to train like those previous two programs and in time, I’ll see through the finish line.

Today, I recognize that I only have about 29 days before Christmas is approaching, which mean the year 2007 is soon to be over, and my goals are to be due soon…time is running out, I’m going nut.  But thanks to my new friends, who motivated me, and give me tips to keep me in shape, and motivate me to “just keep hitting the weights hard and don’t give up.. never give up!” and “…results will come for sure”…Thank you appreciate you all