Mosaic's Journal http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra My Journey to Weightloss Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:51:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=0.32 en Am I off or am I crazy? http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/23/am-i-off-or-am-i-crazy/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/23/am-i-off-or-am-i-crazy/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:51:27 +0000 tantra Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/1969/12/31// Today is a cardio day for me, usually I do an a.m. and a p.m., but I felt "off".  Instead of going to the gym this morning I just did errands that need to be done.  It was around 6:30 pm and I was running behind for my p.m. run session.  I quickly ate my dinner and left for my run.  That was my first mistake, I soon realize that running on a full or half full stomach does not work well for me.  I felt very heavy and I could not run that fast, my run time was longer than expected.  After the first half mile I called it quits and just walked the rest of the way.  While I was walking I just kept thinking something just does not feel right.  I kept looking around and nothing, just people working out.

I think this is all in my head, I’m having issues with my legs, when I was 10lbs heavier they seemed slimmer now they look big.  This could be just muscle coming in from me running 3-5 days a week.  And now my clothes are to big….’yes I’m complaning about my clothes’…  Maybe I’m just depress with all the changes to my body.  Dunno…..

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/23/am-i-off-or-am-i-crazy/feed/ No title http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/21/no-title/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/21/no-title/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:53:36 +0000 tantra Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/21/no-title/ To be honest I could not think of a title, my head feels like mush I’m so tired.  Today was just cardio with 50 this morning and then my 3 mile walk/run.  I’m feeling really good and was able to last longer.  My time on the run is shrinking, by all means I’m not complaining but I feel "high" after my runs.  Tomorrow I might miss the gym and have to deal with my kid who seams to piss me off on a regular basis.  Wednesday is leg day and maybe I could use a break from it.  Maybe when I’m done with my errands I may go………who knows………..

cheers

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/21/no-title/feed/ Run like the wind they say! http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/17/run-like-the-wind-they-say/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/17/run-like-the-wind-they-say/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:10:14 +0000 tantra Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/1969/12/31// Working out as be going good.  I have settle into my routine, needless to say I feel sore the next day.  I am still recovering from leg day on Wednesday but that does not stop me.  I have just started running and each time I’m less tired than the last.  I will be joining a running club here to get the training and the do’s and don’ts of running.  So far so good my stamina is increasing and I’m less tired.  Right now I’m running 4-5 days a week at 3 miles, ok more like walk and then run. hahah

Cheers!

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/07/17/run-like-the-wind-they-say/feed/ Motivated! But where is my partner? http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/06/29/motivated-but-where-is-my-partner/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/06/29/motivated-but-where-is-my-partner/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:59:55 +0000 tantra Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/06/29/motivated-but-where-is-my-partner/ This bothers me.  I have been working out for 2.5 years with out a partner, when I do get one they slack off or don’t show up.  No phone call, not returning my calls.  I have relied on myself to go to the gym and get a good workout .  I thought I have found someone with the same mine set as I do, I was wrong.  After my morning workout I like to eat my protein and chill.  In the evenings I like to walk the 2 mile trail, sometimes with friends, mostly myself.  From here on out I have only myself to help out, no more gym partners and no more calling people saying " hey you gonna work out today?"  I’M DONE!!

Tomorrow I will weigh myself and perhaps a new reciepe and then on the first a pic of my progress…..cheers!

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Ok I just made this and its great!  Easy to make and the salsa makes it wonderful…Enjoy   
                            Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avacado Salsa
Chicken:
2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
2 1/2 Tbsp of fresh lime Juice  ( i used the stuff in the bottle)
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
4 6oz skinless bonelesss chicken breast
1/4 tsp of salt
Cooking Spray
Salsa:
1 cup chopped tomato ( i used roma; just 2)
2 Tbsp chopped onion
2 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 avacado, peeled and chopped
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss and let stand for 3-5 minutes.  Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.  Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 tsp of salt.  Heat grill pan over medium-high heat ( I used the george forman).  Coat pan with cooking spray.  Add chicken to pan: cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
For the salsa; Combine tomato and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.  Add avacoado; stir gently to combine.  Serve salsa over chicken.
want tender chicken…..pound it
Calories 289; fat 13.2; protein 35.6; carb 6.6 fiber 32.6 sodium 383
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]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/06/17/where-have-i-been-3/feed/ Tues Cardio http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/21/tues-cardio/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/21/tues-cardio/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:27:46 +0000 tantra Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/21/tues-cardio/ I decided to do cardio tues and thurs mornings.  Tues is a spin class and mat pilaties and they are an hour long.  Thurs spin class and yoga again for an hour.  In the evenings I do cardio when I’m bord or pissed off, as of late its alot.  Today is all about arms, gonna shred them!!!

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/21/tues-cardio/feed/ The Talker http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/20/the-talker/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/20/the-talker/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:24:01 +0000 tantra Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/20/the-talker/ So you know I’m at a new gym.  I go just to work out and go home, as of late, there has been this guy talking to me between my sets.  He asked me some questions about my work out and tells me about his.  You see I don’t like to talk I have a certain time between sets before I start and he just keeps on going and going and going.  I just want to tell him to shut the hell up and let me work, but I’m not that rude…..yet.  I have started to take cycle boot camp on my cardio days.  I love it so far with yoga as a chaser.   I have alot on my plate right now, but I still go on working out, its in my blood.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/20/the-talker/feed/ I’m a hampster on a wheel going nowhere http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/08/im-a-hampster-on-a-wheel-going-nowhere/ http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/2009/01/08/im-a-hampster-on-a-wheel-going-nowhere/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:38:21 +0000 tantra Training http://blog.bodybuilding.com/tantra/1969/12/31// This is so frusterating!  I have been doing this for almost 2.5 years! Changed my diet, (check, check and double check).  Changed my routine every 6 weeks, (check).  All I got is increase indurance and some muscle.  This is my typical day, up at 6am, eat a bannana, eat an apple 10 mins after that with some green tea.  I leave for the gym at 730am some days is muscle training and thats 1.5 hours on a good day.  Other days is all about cardio and thats an hour.  I come home eat my whey, somtimes I put some vanilla extract in it with some cinnimon, some more fruit and veggies.  4 hours later a snack and then dinner.  I eat clean I eat all day, I eat all the right kinds of food.  I am a freaking vegitarian!!!  What gives?!?!  I am trying to better my physical appearance and I’m on a road to nowhere….  I am not going to give up, I have been doing this for so long that its not in my vocab.  I will not settle for less EVER.  I know this will take years to reach my goal but come on…..grrrrr

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