unogirl83’s BodyBlog

As you all know, I am currently not going to the gym due to an ankle injury. Tomorrow is my orthopedic appointment since the injury happened and since my first workup in the ER. HOPEFULLY, I will get a better idea of what is going on with my ankle and a better idea of where I stand. Hopefully, he will tell me I can do different things at the gym. I have done abs, arms and shoulders only for the past two weeks, and to be honest I am about sick of doing just that. I have researched until I am blue in the face on diets, but it is really amazing how many articles there are and how they are so conflicting of each other. I have tried to do some light cardio but that did not work out: the treadmill, yikes no good; the eliptical, but what was I thinking; then I have tried the bike, even that hurt. I am really beginning to believe the ER doctor missed something in my xray, as it has been two full weeks and my foot is still as swollen as when I injured it, it still turns a different color like every day and I still get a throbbing sharp pain. So something really has to give. I have forced myself to do ankle exercises and stretches to try to work it out but some hurt to the point I cry. Oh well, I guess time will heal it, but what to do when I miss the gym so much. I have my gym buddies constantly calling and sending me videos of them working out to try to get me there, but what exercises can I do other than what I have done? Any one have any ideas?

OH well, I am done complaining now I promise. Thanks for reading. I will write an update on my foot tomorrow after my appointment. Pray for me guys!!

Hey Guys……

Trainer: Ok, so my trainer has become a little MIA to me. I have not spoken to my trainer since I told him about my ankle injury. NOT COOL!! I would like to go forth with training but can’t without him.  The only thing from this point is continue calling and leaving messages, go forth on my own or hire a new trainer. What do you guys think?

Update on the ankle: My ankle is still in a lot of pain. I am going on to two weeks since I have injured myself. Next week, I will go see an orthopedic FINALLY, as the swelling to my ankle has finally subsided enough for them to do a proper examination to my ankle.  I am hoping he will give me clearance to start rebuilding strength or at the least for some light cardio. I feel I can do it, but I DO NOT want to push it and injury it further and keep myself from rejoining the gym world any longer than I have to.

Body Fat: I am trying to decide between two devices on which one to purchase to help measure my body fat. I want to keep up with that rather than the numbers on the scale. I want to make sure I am losing FAT not MUSCLE, especially since I am trainer less it seems now. Here are the two I am decided between, please please give me your opinions both good and bad, etc.:

·        FatTrack II Digital Body Fat Caliper

o       The link: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/acc/fattrack.html

·        Body Fat Analyzer

o       The link: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/om/body.html

Diet: I am trying to formulate a good diet plan for myself that will be the most effective thing possible for me to reach my goal. I want to eat as clean as possible, so if anyone can provide really good tips, websites, articles, etc. that I can check out or use, please let me know. I have gotten a lot of info so far but I want to make sure I am on the best track and do this the healthiest way possible. The weight is what it is, so I don’t care about the weight and time frame, however I do love being healthy and want to remain healthy throughout this process, that is the most important thing to me.

Other than that, things are great with me. I am getting really anxious to get back in to the gym. I am tried of just playing with abs, shoulders and arms. I hope I can get back soon, I am getting stir crazy not being there. My gym buddy texts me pictures of him working out trying to make me jealous (I do the same to him when he is a no show, haha). Anyways, this is all the info I have for now. Thanks for reading.

Alicia

Hello Everyone.

This email is to simply clarify a few things. I have gotten a number of e-mails calling me a liar regarding my weight and the fact I have done with WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTS!! I am not writing this email to be mean or anything of the sort, however I am tired of being accused for something I have not done.

To date: *I have infact lost 47lbs since March 5, 2007. *I have not lost weight due to supplements and/or surgery.

Yes, I understand that is a short time frame, but it remains a fact that I have lost it. I have watched what I eat; I eat 5 very small meals a day. I only take vitamins, calcium and cod liver oil. I do cardio a minimum of 3 days a week. On days I do NOT go to the gym I go for a job/walk around my neighborhood. I do weight training a minimum of three days per week. I say a minimum so that is the least number I will go not the maximum amount of days b/c sometimes I do go 6-7 days per week. I have invested in a personal trainer. My trainer does guide me to work out effectively for my body and my body style. I may not post all of my meals and my workouts on here, but it doesn’t mean I am not eating correctly or that I am not working out. Yes, I had a minor stall out and yes I am currently injured so during those times I have not gone to the gym.  Depending on your body and the way your body works yes it can happen.  If it works for me and not for you I am sorry, but there is nothing I can do about it. Every person has to formulate their own plan/guide to tailor their own needs, do not go by what works just for me, b/c it is a plan just for me so find one just for you. Please do not email me calling me a liar b/c it is not working for you. No, I have not had my stomach stapled or liposuction, etc. The only type of surgery I have had this year at all is my tonsils removed.

I have worked very hard to get to wear I am and show the type of progress that I am showing. If you do not believe me then really that is your own personal problem to deal with, stop taking it out on me.   Why do you have to be the person that sees the negative or fault in what one does rather than the success? Are you jealous or unhappy with your own progress or they way you have achieved them? Regardless of what you think, it will not change the fact that it is what it is and I am where I am. I did it myself and I only have to prove it to myself. Let me stop this ranting here.

Yes, I have not been to workout in one week so far due to an ankle injury. I am set to see a specialist in one week from today instead of this week, due to the amount of swelling that I have. But I do plan to be back to the gym very soon.

I want to thank everyone else that has been completely supportive, have encouraged me and provide his or her knowledge to me to help me push harder to reach my goal.

Alicia

Hey Guys.

My workout will have a delay yet again. I guess my diet will be most important right now.  Last night I managed to fall from a small hole in the cement and it caused me to sprain/injure my ankle.  Every ligament, all the tissues, etc. everything in my ankle is torn and injured. I just got in from the ER (which by the way I went there at 2am, and didn’t get discharged until 11am).  I have been given a name and referral by the ER doctor for a specialist. Until then I am to rest as much as possible with it propped up. THIS SUCKS!!!! Do any of you think I can get away with doing some abs, shoulders and arms while I recover from this injury. I HATE THE WALKING BOOTS, that is what I am wearing until I see the specialist.. Eeww!

Anyways, this is my sad little story for now.. Sucks, but I will manage!!

Ok everyone.

I have to tell everyone now. I went to the doctor, since I have been coughing non-stop to get checked, I have bronchitis. I still plan to workout though. While I was there we did a two month check up to get that out of the way since my weightloss diet and exercise has begun. NOW I HAVE CAUSE for celebration. My doctor weighed me I am now 200lbs even, that is 47lbs since March 5, 2007!! I can not believe how much I have lost, it’s amazing!!! When my doctor screamed oh my god Alicia, I thought the worse at first until she hugged me and said you did it and are doing it great job. My doctor has begged me for 2 years to do something about the weight b/c the older you get the harder it is to come off.  She also stressed how much better I would feel and all the energy I would get, but stobborn me just was not ready. Here I am feeling better than ever, more energy than ever and happier than ever. I can not believe it, 47lbs are gone!!!! I started tearing up in the doctors off. At this rate, I will blow past my target in a faster time frame than what I have set for myself.  Only 55lbs left until I reach 145lbs. Wow!! To think that number use to be 100. haha. NOT ANYMORE!!

Anyways, I am done my bragging now.

Until later this is my blog!!!!!

YEAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Friends.

Yes you are reading that headline right. This girl is back, recharged and ready to get back in the gym and continue towards my goals. The stall out is now over! I took the entire weekend off from all things, my cell phone, stress, thinking, calorie counting, dieting, etc. This was a worry free vacation do what makes you happy weekend. Let me be the first to say to anyone that is the perfect prescription sometimes when you are going through what seems to be the hardest times in your life. Sometimes you have to just let go and be carefree to find yourself again, and that is what I did. After all that drama, I have two friends that love me and knew just what to do for me. They took me off to FL to a condo on the beautiful sunny beach.  It is so great to have friends that are truly there and know exactly when you need them the most and you do not have to say one word. When we got there, I let them unpack while I threw on my running gear and took off on the back. The sun was rising, so it was just perfect to start that run then. Nothing has felt better to me in a while. Next, I showered we dressed and went to brunch then headed out for some shopping. We went shopping to prepare for a moonlight dinner on the beach with a group of friends we met at the condo. That was great day. So, was the rest of the weekend. I took a sunrise jog on Sunday too; We didn’t get to stay to long on Sunday before heading back. It was a short weekend but it was divine!!

During my jog on the beach, I knew life isn’t going to be the same since my boyfriend/best friend is now no longer a part of it, but I know it will not be hard to move on and I don’t need him in my life. Things are going to be different but have the potential to be so much better. I now can focus on me, my life and what I want without having to worry about another person or how my decisions will affect him (not that that is a bad thing). I can now have 100% focus on me, my life and even my fitness (which he didn’t support, probable b/c I will be a knock out and knock him out the way, haha).  I know eventually he will realize what he is done, but crawling back isn’t even an option. I deserve someone far better and I am happy he showed his true colors now rather than later.  I understand now, I need to stop blaming myself for his mistakes or the reasons he cheated on me the ways he did. I do not believe it was me at all, but the fact he is scared person and just doesn’t know what he wants. Just as sure as he cheated on me I am sure he will do the same to her, only I am sad for the child that will be involved. It is really funny how you think you know someone after 11 years, but never really know them. haha. Oh well, it is totally his loss not mine. I know beyond a doubt I am a good person and I have a good head on my shoulders if he doesn’t see that he is blinded and I do not need him anyway.  What happened sucks, but I will not allow that to hurt me or distract me any longer. I did nothing wrong, so I refuse to make myself pay for his stupidity.  I can not wait until it is my turn to laugh and be happy while he sits in pain and hurting.  I can wait until he sees more progress pictures when I am way smaller and hotter. I can’t wait!! This may sound mean, but I cannot wait for karma to bite him on the butt. I can’t wait until he sees me and he feels regret for what he did or he tries to get me back and I get to be the one smiling and making him feel smaller than ever.  I can’t wait until he is hurting and I am laughing.  Part of me feels that will be mean, but then part of me doesn’t since he hurt me so bad you know.

Anways, enough about him!!!

Now that my stall out is over and I am recharged.. I am back to my diet and exercise. I made sure of it. I did not go to the gym this morning, but I did start my morning with a mile run, followed by a few squats, dead lifts, biceps and triceps workouts using my free weights at home. I also, did a few abs workouts with my abs ball I have at home. I did a little this morning but plan to hit it up at the gym tonight for shoulders and legs. It feels so good to be back at me, undistracted and recharged.

That getaway was what I needed. It did help that I had a few really great guys hitting on me, that is very boosting haha. Sad but true, we all know that.

Well enough of that.  This girl is back and ready for action. I am recharged and feeling good.

Thank you to everyone for all of your help, support and all of your kind words. You guys are the best!!!

Alicia

Hey Everyone.

Here is a great new chicken receipe try. I LOVE IT!! Another wonderful treat I found while reading SHAPE MAY 2007 Issue, therefore this is NOT A RECEIPE I created, but it is something I have cooked, tried and love so I wanted to share it. Check it out and tell me what you think.

Thanks,

Alicia

Chicken with Black Bean & Mango Salsa

Serves 4

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely minced red onion

4 cups boiling water

1 1/2 cups diced ripe mango

1 ½ cups black beans, canned or cooked

½ cup finely diced red bell pepper

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh limejuice

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/8-teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper and cayenne to taste

4 6oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt to taste

Garlic powder to taste

Poultry seasoning to tasted, optional

Olive oil (to coat pan)

Place onion in a colander or strainer and douse with the boiling water. Refresh with cold water and drain. Transfer the onion to a bowl.  Add the mango, black beans, bell pepper, cilantro, limejuice, garlic, and salt; mix gently.  Season to taste with black pepper and cayenne.  Chill for 1 hour or overnight to blend flavors.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, and sprinkle it lightly on both sides with salt, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning.  Heat a heavy medium-high for about 3 minutes and add olive oil.  Place the check in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.  Remove from pan immediately and serve with the salsa.

Nutrition score per service (6oz chicken, ½ cup salsa): 333 calories, 3g fat (9% of calories), <1 saturated fat, 28g carbs, 46g protein, 8g fiber, 68mg calcium, 4mg iron, 384mg sodium

Hey Guys.

This is NOT a typical blog for me. I know it’s suppose to be about workouts, receipes or whatever we do to help our process. This blog is not one of those. It’s a blog regarding my sudden stop of going to the gym and the HORRIBLE reason why. Advice on getting my ambition back is welcome!

I really need help getting back to the gym. As you all know, I have hired a personal trainer and I love working out so much. I have now been 5 days straight with not putting one foot in to the gym. Yes, I said I have not gone to the gym.  Usually, I always always go no matter what, even with my hectic work schedule (and it is hectic, I barely have time to sleep sometimes). I feel like such a slob, but I am sort of feeling like I am stuck in a little rut.  I have attempted to go, I get dressed and start my drive there then I get so distracted and tears just fall, although sometimes I can’t cry and feel completely numb to the pain I feel.  Once I tried to go run, but I turned on my IPod to take off and here came the songs I just didn’t need to hear. Once I tried just running without it, but my mind drifts off I lost focus, and that isn’t good, b/c I was almost hit by a car (NO I AM NOT suicidal, lol.. I just was not paying attention).  Most of the time I am stronger than that and can just keep going but right now, I just can’t I have lost my will to go.  I am sure you are wondering what can be causing me to put myself through this, well I will tell you. MY BOYFRIEND (I am sure eyes are rolling right there and you are thinking that says enough) and I have been together like forever and have been friends since I was like 11 years old. Well, we have had the best relationship, no fighting nothing. One day out of the blue (one week after my surgery I might add), he called and told me we needed some space he was confused about his emotions, etc. So, I was ok with that and told him lets take a step back and he said yea a break is good. He told me he was going to TN to help a guy from work move to New Orleans. Well, 2 weeks go by, and we barely talked, barely texted. Things at this point got a little weird. So, I told him we needed to sit down and talk. He came back from TN we talked 3 hours. Great right, well now I find out everything he said was nothing but a lie. He called me last Monday to tell me he never went to TN, infact he went to FL to see some girl he met ONE TIME IN OCTOBER!! He then told me, he is planning to move in with her she is saying she is pregnant. He said at that point they had been dating a few days, well two days later he called me again (as if I haven’t had enough) to tell me he PROPOSED TO HER and is leaving here and moving there to be with her. Now, I have never been the type to chase a guy or lose me because of them. I am not hurt that he wants to be with her to do the right thing, I wouldn’t have been hurt if he could have said he fell out of love or if we had a bad relationship.  But the fact it was perfect and romantic until the day he left has me puzzled. I am more hurt my best friend lied, cheating and completely just destroyed everything between us that easy.

I need help with finding my drive and energy to get my a$$ back to the gym.  I didn’t know where else to turn but here, my friends dont seem to understand why I like the gym anyways, they said not to worry about it. I have to worry I was doing so wonderful, now it’s been 5 days.  Anyone who has really read my profile and seen my stats knows I am a very driven person and really want to complete my goal more than anything. I really never expected to reach a stall out. Working out always makes me happy, so why can’t I push myself to do it.

I really need your help. Any advice is welcome. Do not be afraid to tell me a hard truth at risk of hurting my feelings, that wont happen. Just be as honest as can be. I know most of you think it’s kinda of pathetic I would let someone get to me this much to a stall in my goals, my fitness, etc. But hey it happens.
Thank you everyone for reading, your patience, caring and understanding, and well advice too. I appreciate it.

Alicia