sarahchickfsu’s BodyBlog

I have been really busy at work so I have not been posting. Still working out. Still eating right. My meal times have been a little off because I have had my head down in calculations. Anyway that is all to report for now. Hope everyone is doing well.

Man oh man. So Saturday was leg day and I wanted a quick workout so instead of my regular squats with weight I did plyometric jump squats. I did 4 sets of 15. I didn’t expect to get as good of a work out but I am certain I got just as good as normal if not better. My butt and legs were sore. I think this coming up Saturday I may do Plyometric Squats and Lunges just to switch things up and keep my body from getting used to anything. We broke our jump rope so its time to get a new one of those. I am starting to love the jump rope. The garage where I work out is about to get a Squat Machine and Bowflex Select Tech weights. We could use some dumbbells so I am excited about that. Tonight is back and shoulders =). For the first time in my life I am thinking when I am done I will have a nice looking back.

 Life is good these days. =)

I am hovering right below 145 lbs. This is the weight where I spent most of my healthier times since my teens. I have not been under 140lbs since I was there on the way up the first time. I have had a rough couple of days. The past two days my eating routine has been about 70% on target.  Nothing seriously detrimental but not right on. I looked at my body in the mirror and said I’ve lost 20 lbs and still not satisfied. How did I ever look at myself when I was 20 lbs heavier? In the past this is where I would start eating whatever and start missing workouts. I would ask myself whats the point. I would quit for about two weeks and then make some half-assed attempt to start back up. Go a few times here and there and then stop. It would take about 6 months but I would eventually balloon back up to 155-160 lbs.

NOT THIS TIME. By recognizing the pattern and the feelings that I have now that I have had in the past gives me the knowledge to not quit and to push through any down times I may have.

Being healthy and staying fit for me not only requires a reworking of my daily habits it also takes adjustments in my mind. I take what im feeling now and think about why I am feeling that way and know what I need to do to adjust it to be better. Anyway just my thoughts for the day. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. =)

It seems lately that no matter what life has thrown my way the instant I start running or lifitng my mood improves drastically within 5 minutes. So from now on if something is bothering me I know exactly what to do. I figured if I am at work I can at least stretch a little and talk a short walk. People get smoke breaks so I can use them for walks if necessary. Anyway any other time, im tieing on my sneakers and running or putting on the gloves ande pushing some weight. Anyway thats all for today. =)

Holy crap I have lost 20 lbs. That is a lot of weight. That is 4 of those 5lb blobs that they show you to gross you out. I feel great. I woke up this morning for weigh in and I didn’t expect to see any changes… boy was I surprised. =) Last night I got a little lonely(it happens once in awhile when you always come home to an empty house) but I tied on my sneakers and went outside to run with Jersey and the minute my feet hit the pavement I felt happy and fantastic. It was one of the best runs I have had so far here recently. I ran faster than I normally do and It felt great to push myself. I LOVED IT. WOO! Sorry. A little excited there. Anyway it got me out of my little mood and I enjoyed the rest of the night. That’s all I guess for now. Tonight is back and shoulders. =)

I have 4 weeks left until I complete my 12 week challenge. The first 8 weeks have been incredible and I imagine the last 4 will be as well. I plan on continuing on after the 12 weeks is over of course. To start and finish this is amazing. I will get to set new goals and this can be rewarding for as long as I want it to be. Set a goal and try to meet it. The goals you can set are endless. Run faster, lift more, less bodyfat, try new activites.

 I am just happy to be here and am so exciting about the rest of the road ahead. Who knew I could stay excited for so long. =) I am still as motivated as ever.

Last night was chest, bis and tri’s and it has been one of the better days training those body parts. They say you won’t appreciate somethings unless you work for them. Well let me tell you when those biceps decide to show their face I will appreciate it fully and completely. Ive moved my rest day to Fridays because I never fit in what I want to do. Tonight is dinner and old school rollerskating with my friends. I am sure it will be funny. I will take pics! They have all starting working out and it makes me so happy to see everyone I care about taking care of themselves. Last night we had black bean burgers on a half bun(wheat) with tomato, lettuce, cucumber, onion, sprouts and a little bit of basil mayo. Delicious!!!!! I had a leftover for lunch today. =)

Said in the high spirits of Robin Williams (good morning Vietnam) =). Today is a magnificent day. Yesterday we ran 3 sets of stadiums. It kicked our butts (my friend and I) so you don’t think I have some mental disorder where I think I is more than one person. =) Normally we do 4 sets but I think the heat totally zapped our energy. Later on in the evening I went for a walk with my dog and my other friend and her dog. Just a good moderate paced stroll. I love to walk, jog, and run now. This morning I hit the 145 mark. It’s a big mark along the way for me. Tonight is biceps, triceps and chest. I am going to try some static resistance or isometric training as its known ( I get lost in lingo sometimes) into my bicep routine in hopes to stimulate growth. I don’t know about mixing training methods but I am certain it can’t hurt if I do it correctly.

Oh yea I have a favorite new snack (THank you Alexis)

Take pita bread cut in half then seperate sides. Toast in oven.

Spread hummus on toasted pita. Put sliced cucumbers on top and then top with sprouts.

Youd be surprised at how stinking delicious it is. Especially good for hot weather too. =)

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

Last night I had an awesome back and shoulders work out. We did bent over rows except we were leaning on the incline bench. It really allowed us to isolate the muscles meant to work during the exercise. I love good workouts. Tonight is stadiums.

Today I posted a whole slew of pictures from the past 6 mos or so. It took a lot of courage for me to do it. I have a hard time looking at these pictures but I am coming to terms with the way I was, the way I am and the way I want to be. I would not have been able to do it without the people who are on here supporting other people all shapes and sizes and at all points of their own journeys. So thanks!!

On another note kinda dissappointing to see that crotch shots, boobs and, really bad form on a lat pulldown behind the neck is still our most viewed profiles. Though I am confident that some of the hard working deserving women will bump them out eventually.

First off… let me get my annoyance venting out of the way. I have learned that some people have gotten photos removed (not myself) in which they were clearly showing off their physique (one that they had to build and work for) however did not follow the guidelines laid out for pictures on here. Now I log on in the morning and see a PART of a physique that is definitely not a part you work on and the photo doesnt show much else. I know women and men alike loooooooooove to look at these things however what use is it here on bodyspace. I kept my mouth shut for a long time about these photos but I’m sick of it now. Big giant "these" do not motivate me and im sure dont motivate a lot of other women to work harder. Anyway thats my venting.

Oh a better note and one more related to what this website should be about I had an awesome cardio workout last night. I ran on the treadmill and it felt amazing, my breathing fell into place and it was just nice. (PLus it wasnt 99 degrees inside) Then after the treadmill I jumped onto the elliptical for 20 min. I like to mix things up or else I get bored. I was at a friends gym and they had an assisted pull up machine so I got up there to see how close I was to a pull up. Not close enough. That gives me some serious motivation for tonights workout Back and Shoulders. Lots of energy today and feeling great. Hope you all are as well.