I'm pretty sure I missed a weigh in but whatever this is the second time I've weighed myself since I started this blog so it's number 2. The number on the scale this morning doesn't make me happy, however, the fact that its lower than last time makes me happy. My weight currently sits at 157.8 lbs. unfortunately that's only 1.2 lbs since I started 22 days ago, if my weight loss continues this slowly it's going to take me two years to get to my goal weight. So I have set up a new challenge for myself.
It takes 21 days to create a habit (or so I'm told) so for 21 days there will be absolutely no:
-chocolate
-candy
-biscuits or cookies
-cake, doughnuts, or muffins
-pastries
-white bread
-chips
-fast food
-Nutella or other naughty spreads
-ice cream
This seems pretty strict but in reality it's just no junk food and doing this before I've lost 5 lbs in the 21 days. Much better than what I've done this month. The biggest thing I have to remember is to not binge at the end of it. It's okay to indulge every once in a while but small portions and not very often because deprivation will cause a binge. I've learned that from not only seeing other people but from my own experiences as well. So here goes nothing!
But now back to the present, so far I've just had a few grapes and some apple slices and am about to have more before going to the gym right away here.
Went 1.15 miles in 15 minutes on the treadmill, 0.84 in 10 minutes on the elliptical at level 14 resistance, and 1.30 miles in 5 minutes on the bike. I did a bunch of core and arm workouts too to let my legs rest a bit.
Afterwards I had half a scoop of my protein powder and a bowl of whole wheat pasta without any sauces, just some vegetable seasoning that's low in sodium. And for dinner I had a chipotle turkey panini on multigrain bread. Yummy!
Wednesday 24 October 2012
Sunday 21 October 2012
Woo!
I realize with my busy schedule I haven't been keeping up with this but I figure gym is more important than blogging. Today was a bit of a lazy day for me so I didn't eat like I should have. I had some shrimp and a lean burger for lunch then before the gym just had a bit of toast and kicked that gyms ass for 2 hours!
I definitely found my energy today and took all of my frustrations out into that treadmill. I've also been increasing my weight and reps for the ballet boot camp workouts and it feels awesome! I'm vowing to wake up earlier every day so that I can ensure I get an awesome workout each day!!
I definitely found my energy today and took all of my frustrations out into that treadmill. I've also been increasing my weight and reps for the ballet boot camp workouts and it feels awesome! I'm vowing to wake up earlier every day so that I can ensure I get an awesome workout each day!!
Friday 19 October 2012
Vitamins
A while ago I was talking about how I've heard about the importance of taking a multi vitamin and then I was trying GNC's Women's Ultra Mega Active. The girl at the store made the vitamins sound really great telling me that there's a calcium supplement and all of this stuff that should be great. However my experience with these vitamins was anything but great. At first I was nauseous but wasn't sure if it was because of the vitamins or something else so I stopped taking them for a bit then when I tried taking them again today they made me very sick within minutes of taking them. Thankfully GNC was willing to give me a refund on them but I would not recommend these to anyone! I'm not sure what a good multi vitamin is but I'm working on finding one. 
Tuesday 16 October 2012
The challenges of being away
Sigh...after having worked out of town for almost a week I am not very happy. Although my hotel had a gym it was undergoing renovations so I was unable to actually use it. I did do some exercises in my room but I must admit after having worked 15 hour days I didn't do much. During this time I was thinking about what would be better; to work out or to rest. Considering the stress I'd been putting on my body over the past 5 days it seemed like those days would be ok to not have an intense workout since I'd been working hard all day and needed to get my body prepared for the next day. And although cooking wasn't an option I refused to let fast food be an option either. So working out of town didn't allow me the opportunity to do what I normally would but I did watch what I was eating so I suppose it wasn't too bad. I'm just thankful that I don't have a job that forces me to be away consistently.
Now that I'm back I am definitely trying to make up for lost time. I already went to the gym and really kicked that gyms ass. Although I'm not sure doctors would recommend working out until you puke, but I had a lot of time to make up for. I'm so happy that I can get back to my normal routine, if only for a few weeks!
Now that I'm back I am definitely trying to make up for lost time. I already went to the gym and really kicked that gyms ass. Although I'm not sure doctors would recommend working out until you puke, but I had a lot of time to make up for. I'm so happy that I can get back to my normal routine, if only for a few weeks!
Wednesday 10 October 2012
Weekly weigh in
Today I sit at 158.2 lbs. So I haven't lost a whole pound even but thanksgiving weekend did just pass and I wasn't exactly watching what I was eating as much. And besides any weight lost is better than weight gained.
As I continue with the ballet boot camp I feel happy. Each day brings me one step closer to where I want to be and I know that if I work hard I'll get there soon enough. But my next challenge is around the corner. I'm going to work out of town which means a few things.
1) I won't have access to my gym
2) I'll be working 13+ hours a day
3) I won't be able to cook like I normally do
What I will do however is make sure my hotel has a gym and to go to the local grocery store for my meals. Even if I only do a short run on the treadmill it'll be better than nothing.
As I continue with the ballet boot camp I feel happy. Each day brings me one step closer to where I want to be and I know that if I work hard I'll get there soon enough. But my next challenge is around the corner. I'm going to work out of town which means a few things.
1) I won't have access to my gym
2) I'll be working 13+ hours a day
3) I won't be able to cook like I normally do
What I will do however is make sure my hotel has a gym and to go to the local grocery store for my meals. Even if I only do a short run on the treadmill it'll be better than nothing.
Saturday 6 October 2012
Excuses
I often hear people say they don't have time to go to the gym and heck I even used to be one of those people, but with 24hour gyms everywhere that's not a valid excuse. So this morning when I woke up with a stomach flu I felt like I could skip the gym and not feel guilty about it since I'm sick. I wasn't up for even an hour before I decided that wasn't a good enough excuse. I could still go to the gym and work out just not as hard as normal. So I got off my butt and went. Once I got there I hopped onto the treadmill and since I knew there was no way my stomach could handle a run I went for a brisk walk. Sure it only lasted 10 minutes and wasn't a run but its a lot better than sitting on the couch. After the treadmill I started doing random half assed workouts and a few minutes I stopped and asked myself what I'm doing. I'm already at the gym I may as well work up a sweat and deserve that protein shake. I needed to make my muscles sore and I needed to work hard. Once again I got up and this time I did the ballet boot camp and I was really starting to sweat. By the end of it my stomach still didn't feel great but I felt happy knowing I just did something good for myself :)
Friday 5 October 2012
Research says...
Because losing weight and keeping it off is very important to me I've been doing a lot of research on what I should be doing to get the best results. Apparently, not taking a multivitamin can actually be damaging and can not only deteriorate muscles but turn everything into fat rather than muscle. This explains why even with working out 6 times a week I've been gaining weight- and not from muscle mass.
Also, after reading multiple articles I've found the importance of protein powder. Yes I knew that protein is required to help your muscles recover but I always thought of protein powder as something for guys. I was wrong. It's a good way for women to help their muscles recover and can aid in weight loss as long as we're taking the right kind of powder.
Things for women to look for: a lower amount of protein per serving - about 25g is good, vitamin B6, folic acid, fiber, iron, and amino acids. Also women need ones with lower amounts of carbs, fat, and calories and less than 7 g of sugar. Whey isolate is ideal since it has a lot of amino acids. You definitely want to look out for potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate which make you feel hungry faster.
After comparing many different brands I noticed that the cheaper ones tend to be better. They have fewer addetives and also they aren't sponsored by celebrities so the prices don't have to be hiked up so much. I started with my protein powder today and it actually tastes great which was a big surprise to me, I was worried it was going to be something gross that I would have to mix with various foods and/or juices to make it taste good. I use North Coast Naturals all natural 100% whey protein isolate.
Also, after reading multiple articles I've found the importance of protein powder. Yes I knew that protein is required to help your muscles recover but I always thought of protein powder as something for guys. I was wrong. It's a good way for women to help their muscles recover and can aid in weight loss as long as we're taking the right kind of powder.
Things for women to look for: a lower amount of protein per serving - about 25g is good, vitamin B6, folic acid, fiber, iron, and amino acids. Also women need ones with lower amounts of carbs, fat, and calories and less than 7 g of sugar. Whey isolate is ideal since it has a lot of amino acids. You definitely want to look out for potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate which make you feel hungry faster.
After comparing many different brands I noticed that the cheaper ones tend to be better. They have fewer addetives and also they aren't sponsored by celebrities so the prices don't have to be hiked up so much. I started with my protein powder today and it actually tastes great which was a big surprise to me, I was worried it was going to be something gross that I would have to mix with various foods and/or juices to make it taste good. I use North Coast Naturals all natural 100% whey protein isolate.
Thursday 4 October 2012
Nervous
Ok so I've been nervous about making this blog, I mean what if it takes a while for me to start losing. Or what if I lose and then gain again. Does that make me a failure? No, it makes me human. Thanks to Prior Fat Girl's blog I realize that yes weight will go up and down a bit but that doesn't mean I should give up. She was saying how stress caused her to gain a couple if pounds and I know exactly how she feels but you just have to get back on that horse and keep going. So I would like to say thank you to Prior Fat Girl for helping me out with my nerves and reminding me that we're all human! :)
Ballet boot camp day 2
Oh my goodness my legs are so sore today from that ballet boot camp and I love it! Can't wait to go back to the gym today.
I've been trying to have a lot if variety in my meals and add new meals to my menu as well. This morning I'm making chocolate banana quinoa. Quinoa is crazy healthy and the sweetness comes from cocoa, honey, and vanilla so it's still healthy and here's the recipe
What You’ll Need:
1/2 cup raw quinoa
1 cup + 1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water
Dash of sea salt
1 banana, 1/2 mashed, 1/2 cut into slices
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh mint for garnish
What To Do:
Bring 1/2 cup of quinoa, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup almond milk, and dash of sea salt to a boil in a small pot.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook stirring occasionally until all the liquid has been absorbed (about 10 minutes).
Remove quinoa from stove and transfer to a bowl.
Mix in the mashed banana, cocoa powder, vanilla, and honey. Stir until evenly combined.
Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of almond milk over quinoa, garnish with banana slices and mint (if desired), and enjoy!
At the gym ran for 25 mins today and got 1.8 miles, did the ballet boot camp with added stretches, push ups, glute raises, and plank
Protein bar for post workout snack and hummus tomatoes and avocado on an English muffin later for lunch.
Dinner was a piece of roast with potatoes and carrots
I've been trying to have a lot if variety in my meals and add new meals to my menu as well. This morning I'm making chocolate banana quinoa. Quinoa is crazy healthy and the sweetness comes from cocoa, honey, and vanilla so it's still healthy and here's the recipe
What You’ll Need:
1/2 cup raw quinoa
1 cup + 1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water
Dash of sea salt
1 banana, 1/2 mashed, 1/2 cut into slices
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh mint for garnish
What To Do:
Bring 1/2 cup of quinoa, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup almond milk, and dash of sea salt to a boil in a small pot.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook stirring occasionally until all the liquid has been absorbed (about 10 minutes).
Remove quinoa from stove and transfer to a bowl.
Mix in the mashed banana, cocoa powder, vanilla, and honey. Stir until evenly combined.
Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of almond milk over quinoa, garnish with banana slices and mint (if desired), and enjoy!
At the gym ran for 25 mins today and got 1.8 miles, did the ballet boot camp with added stretches, push ups, glute raises, and plank
Protein bar for post workout snack and hummus tomatoes and avocado on an English muffin later for lunch.
Dinner was a piece of roast with potatoes and carrots
Wednesday 3 October 2012
Day 2
I believe in starting the day off right so 2 whole eggs and some multigrain toast was my breakfast/pre workout meal.
Ran 1.18 miles in 15 minutes then did what's probably the best workout I've seen so far. It's the ballet boot camp and I'll be doing it for the whole month of October. I have a feeling the results will be awesome and here's the link:
http://m.prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/ballet-boot-camp-barre-fitness
Also I've really been thinking about what a body needs when you're working out a lot so I'm making sure to increase my protein I take which started with a post workout protein bar. This is good for the muscles a d for my tastebuds because you can get awesome chocolatey flavors without as much sugar as a candy bar.
Another idea for post workout snack: toasted English muffin with tomato and avocado slices and some pepper to taste. It's delish!
I've also been slightly obsessed with avocados so I'm having avocado Mac and cheese. The recipe is:
60 grams elbow macaroni
An avocado
1 clove of garlic minced
Lime juice (prevents browning)
Shredded cheese of your choice
Milk
Salt and pepper to taste
I don't do exact measurements with most things when I cook which is why only the macaroni is specific. But you just cook your macaroni and while that's cooking put minced garlic a couple of splashes of lime juice and the avocado into a food processor with the salt and pepper. Blend until creamy. Once pasta is done drain and add cheese and just enough milk to get everything blended then add avocado sauce. Enjoy.
Dinner was extra lean home made burger with lots if veggies. Had some avocado pasta as a side since I made too much. Muscles are so sore! I need to start going to the hot tub in the evening
Ran 1.18 miles in 15 minutes then did what's probably the best workout I've seen so far. It's the ballet boot camp and I'll be doing it for the whole month of October. I have a feeling the results will be awesome and here's the link:
http://m.prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/ballet-boot-camp-barre-fitness
Also I've really been thinking about what a body needs when you're working out a lot so I'm making sure to increase my protein I take which started with a post workout protein bar. This is good for the muscles a d for my tastebuds because you can get awesome chocolatey flavors without as much sugar as a candy bar.
Another idea for post workout snack: toasted English muffin with tomato and avocado slices and some pepper to taste. It's delish!
I've also been slightly obsessed with avocados so I'm having avocado Mac and cheese. The recipe is:
60 grams elbow macaroni
An avocado
1 clove of garlic minced
Lime juice (prevents browning)
Shredded cheese of your choice
Milk
Salt and pepper to taste
I don't do exact measurements with most things when I cook which is why only the macaroni is specific. But you just cook your macaroni and while that's cooking put minced garlic a couple of splashes of lime juice and the avocado into a food processor with the salt and pepper. Blend until creamy. Once pasta is done drain and add cheese and just enough milk to get everything blended then add avocado sauce. Enjoy.
Dinner was extra lean home made burger with lots if veggies. Had some avocado pasta as a side since I made too much. Muscles are so sore! I need to start going to the hot tub in the evening
Tuesday 2 October 2012
My reasons
Everyone has a reason for starting a blog. Mine was talking to my boyfriend last night about how he's upping his exercise regime to get even more built (he already has a 6 pack and next to no fat on his body). I'm sitting there thinking oh god he looks athe way he does and he's more obsessed with getting more fit than me. Something is wrong there. Then I looked in the mirror and started to tear up and this morning I weighed myself and am heavier than I've ever been 159lbs. Something needs to be done NOW!
Lets start with breakfast, 1/3 cup of plain oatmeal with a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon and about 1/3 cup of frozen berries then off to the gym.
But before I even got to the gym my dad gave me some banana bread (which I absolutely love) and I caved...but it was only a really thin slice so I don't feel quite as bad considering how much more I usually have.
Today's workout went as follows:
15 mins on the elliptical
20 lunges- each side
3x12 bicycle crunches- each side
3x12 side leg raises-each side
3x12 laying leg raises
3x12 squats
3x12 raising a dumbbell with both hands behind your back
3x12 lat pull down
3x12 hip adduction
3x12 hip abduction
3x12 abdominal crunch (machine)
Various stretches were done in between workouts and I was in the sauna for 20 minutes.
Post workout snack was a medium apple with a bit of peanut butter.
It's freezing here so for lunch I had to have some hot soup. I chose cream of mushroom over ramen noodles.
And dinner time came and for dinner there was pasta with chicken. Definitely not an overly healthy choice but at least my portion was small.
And to end this post my goals:
To have abs
To get the thigh gap
To weigh around 125-130lbs
This will be done before bikini season 2013!!
Lets start with breakfast, 1/3 cup of plain oatmeal with a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon and about 1/3 cup of frozen berries then off to the gym.
But before I even got to the gym my dad gave me some banana bread (which I absolutely love) and I caved...but it was only a really thin slice so I don't feel quite as bad considering how much more I usually have.
Today's workout went as follows:
15 mins on the elliptical
20 lunges- each side
3x12 bicycle crunches- each side
3x12 side leg raises-each side
3x12 laying leg raises
3x12 squats
3x12 raising a dumbbell with both hands behind your back
3x12 lat pull down
3x12 hip adduction
3x12 hip abduction
3x12 abdominal crunch (machine)
Various stretches were done in between workouts and I was in the sauna for 20 minutes.
Post workout snack was a medium apple with a bit of peanut butter.
It's freezing here so for lunch I had to have some hot soup. I chose cream of mushroom over ramen noodles.
And dinner time came and for dinner there was pasta with chicken. Definitely not an overly healthy choice but at least my portion was small.
And to end this post my goals:
To have abs
To get the thigh gap
To weigh around 125-130lbs
This will be done before bikini season 2013!!
The beginning...
Ok so I've never written a blog before and am not entirely sure how to go about this whole thing. I guess I'll start by saying that the reason I started this blog is because I really want to lose weight and I feel that if I'm posting my progress and what I'm doing I will be more motivated to keep working hard since other people may be watching my progress with me...and hopefully supporting me along the way. If anyone has any blogging tips or any motivational tips please feel free to share. I will be posting everything from pictures of me along the way to the food I'm eating to the workouts I'm doing. Hopefully this helps not only me but someone else!
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