mquang’s BodyBlog

Just as I promised myself, today, I did legs curl, legs press, and legs extension on low weight but high reps.  I did a light tri/bi/ and abs workout, then took a few minutes rest, jumped on the treadmill and did a 20 minutes cardio.  It seem my legs don’t even want to move, but have no choice. Completed 2 miles/ 20 minutes, then I just walked to cool off.  I looked in the mirror and still seeing a flab of yucky fat on my abs, was a bit discourage.  It’s funny, I’ve been only working out for less then a year, but I want to achieve the same result as others who been working out for years and years–I can’t help it!  I want immediate result and I know it’s not possible.  Ms. Fitness, ChickenTuna and Josh, have been working out for a long time to enjoy the result they have now OK! Quang. lol
hmm…What can I be proud of about my fitness journey from 2007 till now?

-I am no longer overweight, got rid of 40lbs of junk!

-I look good new clothes, clothes fit me better

-I am the only one that look fit in my choir, friends and my co-workers

-I am discipline/ I do what I said I do

-I have more self-confidence

-I feel more attractive
-I no longer feel ugly, fat

-I know I can make changes to things I don’t like

-I feel good inside and out

-I don’t mind taking my shirt off

-I am not afraid to run

-I found the secret to look younger, healthier

-My nickname is no longer "fatty"

-I prove to myself that I can do anything if I am committed to it, and to others that doubted me before

-I surprised those that used to know how big I was

-I feel good seeing faces of those who used to call me fat and make fun of me, because guess who is the fatty now …lol…

darn i feel good after making that list…the journey to fitness continue

all is well

…I’m feeling good.

I woke up at 3:30am this morning, and organized lunch and pack clothes, pay some little bills then headout to the gym at 5:30am.  Decided to try 2 and 1/2 scoops of SP to assist and give a little energy.  I did Chest/Tri/ and Abs and a 15 minutes cardio, where heart-rate stabilized at 70-79%, but I was able to bring it up to 85% for a short-time. Yay!  I accepted a C3 challenge, it would last three months starting in the month of April.  I’m excited/ challenge is fun, but a challenge is still a challenge, that mean I have To Plan, Be Consistant, Eat Right, then I can expect to see the result after the challenge.  Else, I would be wasting my time.  3 months seem short, but I’m sure when I am in the challenge it going to be like "forever" hehehe

Photoshoot on May 1st.  No time to waste. 

That’s it for now…still working on the Body that I Deserve!

Arrived at the gym a bit late; therefore, didn’t workout the way I planned it.  I jumped on the treadmill and did 20 mintues cardio, heart-rate hit the 91% mark, then decreased to 80%-89%.  Was exhausted after the cardio session, then I did a few abs workout…lol…it shouldn’t really count as abs workout, because it was more like a warm-up.  I managed to get 1 hour for myself today before work and anything else. Yay me!

I ran out of peanut butter, now I’m eating plain multigrain bread and drinking the extreme strawberry whey (taste like Pepto-Bismo)…lol…but it’s all good…"I’m gonna suspense all my senses" like that song from Die Another Day! lol

Summer is comming, and I want to work on legs, to have a defined legs to look good in short. Ya!

Mass was a bit longer today then most days, but I did have a great time at Church this morning.  My new suit fits me well, I look sharp.  I checked in the mirror and did not see my stomatch budged out, what a relief.  I remembered how I used to hate tucking shirt in, because I look like I was pregnant.  My friends used to stick a folk in me, and said "Is it done yet" and I hate that feeling.  I got noticed today by someone who I’ve been trying to get noticed hehehe

A friend who I used to go to college with grabbed me as I walked out, and was mocking me if I truly am lost 6 inches off my waist.  He said he didn’t have to workout but still able to maintain the size…lol…and? do I care? lol  I guess he wants to hear me said "I wish I could be like you", but I didn’t, I just smiled.  I thought to myself, so what! if I have to work for the body that I wanted.  Anyway, not sure if he noticed, but he gained weight since the last time I’ve saw him, his face get chubby…maybe that where all the fat goes for him–not in his tummy but show up in his face.
Ah. beautiful day…Life is good!

Tomorrow will be Triceps/Chest and Abs and cardio to burn the fat off…and to prove that I got great ABS too!

I woke up at noon, felt more rested, and less tired then those previous days.  I am still unsure of the reason why I ‘ve been tired lately, but one thing for sure is that getting at least 8 hours of sleep help.  Today, I took 2 and 1/2 scoops of SP today before heading out to the gym.  The intensity seem to worn off quickly, I supposed my body is adapting to the formula.  I am going to cycle SP with Whiteflood to see if it helps.

Today workout focused on Chest and Triceps.  I did Dip, Flat-Bench Dumbbell Press, Cable crossover, Dumbbell row, Triceps pressdown and a 15 minutes of Cardio, where heart rate stablized from 70-79%.

While resting, I thought about things that my coach said and that is we taking care of others, family, business, but the last thing we taking care of is our bodies.  SAD!  I promised myself to have at least 1 hour for me, before taking care of anythings or anyone.  It might sounds selfish, but if I don’t take care of me, who going to take care of me?  If I don’t have at least 1 hour for myself, how do you expect me to give it to you?  I can’t give something I don’t have.

I’m looking forward for tomorrow, going to be in suit, shirt and tie looking good at Church praising the LORD!  For the first time in my life, I truly feel FIT, ALIVE, and HEALTHY! I LOVE IT!

I woke up at 6:30am, felt more rested then yesterday’s morning, but still need a little energy booster, there goes two Lipo6x came to help.  Lunch was brown rice+turkey sausages+broccoli+corn+red pepper, and one cup of tea.  Snacked on cottage cheese and pineapple and strawberry.  Did remember to take protein with creatine twice today.  Dinner was microwavable spinach with sausage/rice/some a bit of viet’s food/and soup.

Workout focused on chest, triceps, and abs, and a 20 minutes on cardio HITT with heart rate at 75%-91%.  Workout lasted for 1:30 minutes.  If feeling better tomorrow, then workout tomorrow, else, I’m going to rest rest rest.  Been seeing my co-worker at the gym, and thought to myself he finally decided to get fit, and that’s good for him.  Until, I saw him ate a Big Mac or Double Whoopers and a large size coke and I’m sure he got fries…I nearly fainted.

I look good in the new suit, been trying it on and staring in the mirror.  If these mirror could talk, it probably tell me now annoying I am. lol.  I’m in the choir, and we’re performing for Easter, can’t wait to show off the new me in suit of course    I’m going to spend a little luxury on myself and get new clothes, time to retired those big and large size clothes that no longer fit me

that’s it for now … happy Friday to everyone

Lately, I’ve been thinking if I am over-trained, because I started to noticed I am getting tired and extremely sleepy by the next morning. What could be the cause of this? Is it because I haven’t been getting enough sleep? Is it because I haven’t been eating much? Is it because I’ve been stressing out at work? Increasing the supplement would help, but it would be a quick fix, I want a permanent solution.

My plan starting today is to get as much rest as possible, and -computer is to be shut-off around 9:00pm (I usually stayed up till 1:00am surfing the net) -continue to eat lean, but increase food intake, .ie. protein and a bit more brown rice and vegetable -continue to listen to my body for feedback My workout so far for this week… Tuesday, I took two scoops of SuperPump, and jumped on the Leg Pressed machine, then headed over the Leg curls machine, and Leg extensions machine, Dumbbells squat. I did light weight Leg pressed and Legs curls again today I was sore, but it felts good. I have been neglecting training legs. I also just realized, I haven’t been taking creatine correctly, it stated to consume 1 heaps spoon twice daily, been only taking 1 DUH! No wonder haven’t seen any gain.

That is it for now… One last thing, I just received a certificate for completing a 300 miles run yay, I started in the end of May 07..there were only four of us that got it throughout the company

Yesterday, I helped a friend moving his furniture to his new place.  We were moving four sofas, chairs, two tall bookcases make out of wood, cabinets make out of "quality" wood (not only they were heavy, but they come in many parts) and an old tv.  The fun part was when some pieces won’t fit in the back door, and we ended up carrying up to the front door, the route was like climbing up the hill.  I felt like I got my cardio and weight-training workout in one day.  Carrying these furniture pieces on a U-haul and off the U-haul is also a trip.  I wonder how much calories burned

Moving these stuffs was like a test to me, before, I couldn’t even move one sofa, or I’ll move it and take a 30 minute break lol, and my arms, and sides would be in pain…but I didn’t feel any of that, maybe a little…probably because I’ve been exercising and because I’ve been working those muscles

I went to the gym a bit late, I did took two scoops of SP, to provide a bit of energy and it did for the weight training, and I did 15 minutes of cardio afterward.  Then had taco salad for dinner/ and three brownies, my friend make for me…it was good.

Today, I woke up early about 7:00am, head out to the gym, did chest, lat, shoulders and a bit of calf and biceps…next thing i know, I was late for church, so I showered and head to church

I took some progress pictures, but the darn camera is so blurry, not sure why, I see great definitions on my body and I did took the picture except it came out blurry blahhhhhhh Spring is coming and I want to show off my body a bit, been working hard on them, and it’s time to show them off

Today, I did 1 hour of weight-training, then 20 minutes of cardio with 5 minutes of cooling down.  Heart-rate was set at around 75%.  For weight-training, I focused on Back/Triceps and Calves.  Pre-workout is creatine and 2 scoops of SuperPump. 

Today, I gave myself credit for getting up early for the gym, and prepared lunch on yesterday’s night.  Yesterday, a friend of mine, who is a photographer asked if I would like to have my picture taken to show the new me, I told him to wait till the month of May because it would mark the one year of me committing to invest the time in myself   With that in mind, I have to take all the oppertunities that I have, and all the time that I have to invest in me if I truly want to see the different, the result of one year.

I am fortunate then a friends of mine, who wish to have time to workout, but couldn’t because he got two kids, and time for himself would be luxury for him.

Birthday celebration again at work, but this time it was at 9:00am. Two different types of cake.  I had none.  Junk food in general doesn’t look appealing to me much anymore, I guess I’ve associated more pain in eating junk food then not eating it.  It’s a good thing.    

I started to notice that my strength is starting to come back.  I am not fully 100% recover from the cold/flu, but about 75-80% recovered.  I did Biceps/Back, and Calves and Abs then I did 20 minutes on the treadmill.  I haven’t been doing cardio for awhile, but today I pushed myself for 20 minutes HITT   I noticed fat starting to show up on my abs, and I want to get rid of it while it’s still little.  Not sure about everyone bodies, but now I know that it would only take about one week of eating unclean/ and not exercise that fat knocked on my door.  Loaded Creatine today.

Received a few compliments from friends and few people from Church this week on how I look now, kinna happy about that, knowing all my work got paid off