Nope... That stupid thing is NOT friend at all... But the Tape... YES!Lesplease wrote:PS - The scale is no one's friend. It isn't a personal thing (:
New Body for December 2009!!
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Re: New Body for December 2009!!
Re: New Body for December 2009!!
Holy$#@!. I had a Dr's appointment this afternoon & when she weighed me I was 133 
. Honestly, I felt like crying, but then she said: "well, you have very heavy sneakers & you have your jacket on". I took them off and back to 131lbs. She is such an Angel! Always trying to make me feel good. But then, I also remember what you guys say: is not the weight is the fat. So, felt good & feel excited to get measured on Friday. This morning I got up earlier than usual because son had a test & we like to go over what we studied the night before. While we went over his stuff, I worked on lower body. To tell you the truth, it was quite an "intense" learning experience. legs & mind were exhausted 
. Poor son of mine, he was pretty exhausted just watching. When we finished, we had breakfast and off to school we went. I had to do a little jog ( son forgot his water bottle) so I had to run back. Hey! workout points for me. Got home, showered, wrote on journal & off to the doctor I went (playing hookie today 
). walked home 1/2 way (approx. 1 1/2 mile). Helped with homework & cooked dinner. After we ate, I reminded hubby what he said (exercising). His reaction: tomorrow. OMG! he is sooo lazy when it comes to exercising. Anyways, I said ok & started to prepare the protein shake. This time I decided to do a "banana split" receipe I got from Dr. and a MIRACLE happened! hubby had his tank top on, his wristband and had put the weights in the middle of the livingroom . Can you believe him?? I know....the shake was the trick . Now I now how to get him. He had 1/2 (wanted the whole think) but bribed him like a baby. It worked. He did the Tae Bo video with me. LORD HAVE MERCY! that was soooo hard, so funny & sooo painful. I almost finished it but was ready to dial 911. He did 1/4 of the video & almost passed out . I did too, but had to showed him I was stronger . Anyways, very hard, but will do it again tomorrow. Need to finish it & without having a heart attack. Had the other 1/2 of the shake & we felt like we deserved it. Me more than him. But at least he tried. Besides that, day went like this:
Workout & studied: lower body (squats, lunges, leg lifts, lunges with an ab twist, side lunges w/ a lift, knee lifts, etc.) used weights 5lbs & a basketbal for the lunges w/twist (don't have medicine ball) & learned a lot about the Aztecs.
Breakfast: Cream of Wheat w/ 1 pk sweet & low, 1/2 banana & 1 cup of water . Great news: popped! Disgusting, but a good thing for me.
Snack: side salad (lettuce & tomatoes) shredded mozarella & 1 slice of turkey (little l. mayo & l. italian) & 1 bottle of water
Lunch: Dr's. Appointments, walked 1 1/2 mile & took from Subway a 6" oven roasted chicken breast sandwich w/ 9 grains bread & lettuce, tomatoes, olives, very little l. mayo, vinegar & oregano & 1 bottle of water (to eat at dr's. office-learned lesson last time)
Snack: 2 teaspoon of peanut butter & 1 cup of water
Dinner: Whole wheat pasta w/ grilled chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, onion, little olive oil, garlic , herbs & big salad (same as snack) but bigger w/ 1 slice of avocado & 1 bottle of water
1/2 Banana split protein shake
Workout: Tae Bo video (I'm still tired & in pain) & 1 bottle of water
Snack: 1/2 Banana split protein shake
Feel like I ate a lot, but stomach doesn't feel like I over ate. I think that all that walking & the Tae Bo video helped me burn the extra calories. I also popped twice (more room). Tomorrow: work hard, eat less bread, more protein & more veggies! Don't have anything plan for the workout. Tae Bo...Here I Come!
. Honestly, I felt like crying, but then she said: "well, you have very heavy sneakers & you have your jacket on". I took them off and back to 131lbs. She is such an Angel! Always trying to make me feel good. But then, I also remember what you guys say: is not the weight is the fat. So, felt good & feel excited to get measured on Friday. This morning I got up earlier than usual because son had a test & we like to go over what we studied the night before. While we went over his stuff, I worked on lower body. To tell you the truth, it was quite an "intense" learning experience. legs & mind were exhausted . Poor son of mine, he was pretty exhausted just watching. When we finished, we had breakfast and off to school we went. I had to do a little jog ( son forgot his water bottle) so I had to run back. Hey! workout points for me. Got home, showered, wrote on journal & off to the doctor I went (playing hookie today ). walked home 1/2 way (approx. 1 1/2 mile). Helped with homework & cooked dinner. After we ate, I reminded hubby what he said (exercising). His reaction: tomorrow. OMG! he is sooo lazy when it comes to exercising. Anyways, I said ok & started to prepare the protein shake. This time I decided to do a "banana split" receipe I got from Dr. and a MIRACLE happened! hubby had his tank top on, his wristband and had put the weights in the middle of the livingroom . Can you believe him?? I know....the shake was the trick . Now I now how to get him. He had 1/2 (wanted the whole think) but bribed him like a baby. It worked. He did the Tae Bo video with me. LORD HAVE MERCY! that was soooo hard, so funny & sooo painful. I almost finished it but was ready to dial 911. He did 1/4 of the video & almost passed out . I did too, but had to showed him I was stronger . Anyways, very hard, but will do it again tomorrow. Need to finish it & without having a heart attack. Had the other 1/2 of the shake & we felt like we deserved it. Me more than him. But at least he tried. Besides that, day went like this:Workout & studied: lower body (squats, lunges, leg lifts, lunges with an ab twist, side lunges w/ a lift, knee lifts, etc.) used weights 5lbs & a basketbal for the lunges w/twist (don't have medicine ball) & learned a lot about the Aztecs
.Breakfast: Cream of Wheat w/ 1 pk sweet & low, 1/2 banana & 1 cup of water . Great news: popped! Disgusting, but a good thing for me.
Snack: side salad (lettuce & tomatoes) shredded mozarella & 1 slice of turkey (little l. mayo & l. italian) & 1 bottle of water
Lunch: Dr's. Appointments, walked 1 1/2 mile & took from Subway a 6" oven roasted chicken breast sandwich w/ 9 grains bread & lettuce, tomatoes, olives, very little l. mayo, vinegar & oregano & 1 bottle of water (to eat at dr's. office-learned lesson last time)
Snack: 2 teaspoon of peanut butter & 1 cup of water
Dinner: Whole wheat pasta w/ grilled chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, onion, little olive oil, garlic , herbs & big salad (same as snack) but bigger w/ 1 slice of avocado & 1 bottle of water
1/2 Banana split protein shake
Workout: Tae Bo video (I'm still tired & in pain) & 1 bottle of water
Snack: 1/2 Banana split protein shake
Feel like I ate a lot, but stomach doesn't feel like I over ate. I think that all that walking & the Tae Bo video helped me burn the extra calories. I also popped twice (more room)
. Tomorrow: work hard, eat less bread, more protein & more veggies! Don't have anything plan for the workout. Tae Bo...Here I Come!Re: New Body for December 2009!!
Today, thursday, feeling a little crapy & hungry. Maybe new medication. Got up this morning, ate breakfast & was still hungry. Did workout (didn't feel like it) & 90% of the time I thought about food. After I finished, prepared myself an omellete & felt good. At lunch time, I desperately wanted to eat a burger, so I ordered a whopper jr. no mayo & no cheese & drank 1 bottle of water. But for some reason, I was still hungry. Bought some grapes, strawberries & kiwi & made myself a nice fruit bowl. Drank about 1/2 bottle of water & then felt full. By then I was thinking...What the heck? I usually don't feel this way. But food was constantly on mind. I also craved ice cream (didn't have any), but wanted to. In the evening, I started dinner & just wanted to eat, eat & eat. So, I made myself a big chef salad bowl (not into salads that much). Added 1 slice of ham & little l. italian & l. mayo, some olives, shredded cheddar cheese & 1/2 banana & tasted really good. The trick is in the dressing & ham. Still, very hungry. Just couldn't stop. I almost went on a binge . Took some short breaths & taught about goal &...still couldn't stop. Called doctor & she said it was the medication. Not to worry, it will pass. WHEN?! By the time it passes, I'll be double size. She said to give it 1 week until by body adjusts. Will see. I'm controlling myself, but it's HARD, HARD, HARD 
. Anyways, day went like this:
Breakfast: Tuna fish sandwich w/ 2 whole wheat bread, 1/2 banana & 1 cup of light & sweet coffee (skim & 1 sweet & low) & 1 cup of water
Workout: Upper body (resistance band instead of weights)
After meal: specialty omellete w/ 1 whole wheat toast & 1/2 banana & 1/2 cup d. pepsi & 1 cup of water
Lunch: Whopper jr., fruit bowl & 1 1/2 bottle of water
Walked about 1/2 mile (to burn some calories & get mind off food)
Snack: Side salad w/ lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese & 1 slice of turkey & 1 cup of water
Snack: string cheese & 1 slice turkey
Dinner: Big bowl of chef salad w/ 1 cup of brown rice, grilled pork chop (5oz) & stir fry veggies & 1 bottle of water
Snack: grapes, 2 teaspoon peanut butter & 1/2 apple W/ 1 cup of water
Workout: Finished the Tae bo video god, what a hard, crazy day. It was also a little crapy cause I also felt very nauseos in the morning. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a good day. No! IT WILL BE A GOOD DAY!
. Took some short breaths & taught about goal &...still couldn't stop. Called doctor & she said it was the medication. Not to worry, it will pass. WHEN?! By the time it passes, I'll be double size. She said to give it 1 week until by body adjusts. Will see. I'm controlling myself, but it's HARD, HARD, HARD . Anyways, day went like this:Breakfast: Tuna fish sandwich w/ 2 whole wheat bread, 1/2 banana & 1 cup of light & sweet coffee (skim & 1 sweet & low) & 1 cup of water
Workout: Upper body (resistance band instead of weights)
After meal: specialty omellete w/ 1 whole wheat toast & 1/2 banana & 1/2 cup d. pepsi & 1 cup of water
Lunch: Whopper jr., fruit bowl & 1 1/2 bottle of water
Walked about 1/2 mile (to burn some calories & get mind off food)
Snack: Side salad w/ lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese & 1 slice of turkey & 1 cup of water
Snack: string cheese & 1 slice turkey
Dinner: Big bowl of chef salad w/ 1 cup of brown rice, grilled pork chop (5oz) & stir fry veggies & 1 bottle of water
Snack: grapes, 2 teaspoon peanut butter & 1/2 apple W/ 1 cup of water
Workout: Finished the Tae bo video
god, what a hard, crazy day. It was also a little crapy cause I also felt very nauseos in the morning. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a good day. No! IT WILL BE A GOOD DAY! Re: New Body for December 2009!!
Thanks Lesplease! Today, Friday, it was a better day. Got up early, made breakfast, did lower body & a little upper body too (manly tricep & back). Since it was cold but not breezy, I walked about 1 mile for lunch. Was pretty good w/ the meal. Had a side salad w/ tuna, avocado & 1 bottle of water (didn't like the combination). Felt nauseous, so I bought a small fruit bowl, ate it & felt better. In the afternoon, I went to supermarket to buy some whole wheat bread, bananas, grapes, sunflower seeds, walnuts & string cheese among other things. While cruising around the isle, saw the GNC guy who sold me the whey protein & asked me if I liked it (cookies & cream flavor). I said yes & he said the chocolate flavor came in (what I wanted in the first place) & was giving me a few tips & receipes. After talking for a bit, he mentioned something about a "2 hour window of opportunity" after working out & slow GI & fast GI & not to eat much fruits & carbs after lunch. Honestly, I thought he was talking in chineese to me. Couldn't understand what he meant. He was talking fast too & brain can't process so much new info in so little time. Specially when he's talking in text mode . WHAT? But I didn't asked to repeat & left very confused. I've been eating 1/2 banana in the morning, grapes or strawberries as snack or w/ lunch & strawberries & 1/2 banana w/ protein shake at night. Is that good. What does he mean by "2 hour window opportunity" & you can burn fat, but also burn muscle with cardio!? . Got home all confused & worried about meals & exercises. Stiil, made dinner, cardio & protein shake. Can I drink the shake w/o lifting weights? CONFUSED! day went like this:
Breakfast: Oatmeal w/ eggwhites & slices of 1/2 banana & 1 cup of water
Workout: Lower body & upper body (triceps & back) w/ 5lbs weights. Ahh! did dips to 3 sets of 20
Snack: grapes & 1/4 cottage cheese & 1 cup of watre
Lunch: Side salad w/ avocado & tuna & 1 bottle of water. Also, small bowl of fruits (kiwi, strawberries, grapes)
Dinner: Whole wheat pasta w/ grilled salmon, peas, carrots, garlic, broccoli, lemon juice & pepper, chef salad w/ slice avocado & 1 bottle of water (YUMM!)
Snack: 1/2 cup walnuts w/ 1 slice whole wheat & 2 teaspoon peanut butter & 1 cup of water
Workout: Tae bo video (WOW!) & 1 bottle of water
Snack: strawberry protein shake w/ 1/2 banana. Later, 1 cup of water
Tomorrow, family day! Probably to watch the paranormal movie. Maybe a little popcorn (no butter). planning to have a mocha as cheat food, but will do it after I workout, so that I can add protein powder . Happy weekend everybody
. WHAT? But I didn't asked to repeat & left very confused. I've been eating 1/2 banana in the morning, grapes or strawberries as snack or w/ lunch & strawberries & 1/2 banana w/ protein shake at night. Is that good. What does he mean by "2 hour window opportunity" & you can burn fat, but also burn muscle with cardio!? . Got home all confused & worried about meals & exercises. Stiil, made dinner, cardio & protein shake. Can I drink the shake w/o lifting weights? CONFUSED! day went like this:Breakfast: Oatmeal w/ eggwhites & slices of 1/2 banana & 1 cup of water
Workout: Lower body & upper body (triceps & back) w/ 5lbs weights. Ahh! did dips to 3 sets of 20
Snack: grapes & 1/4 cottage cheese & 1 cup of watre
Lunch: Side salad w/ avocado & tuna & 1 bottle of water. Also, small bowl of fruits (kiwi, strawberries, grapes)
Dinner: Whole wheat pasta w/ grilled salmon, peas, carrots, garlic, broccoli, lemon juice & pepper, chef salad w/ slice avocado & 1 bottle of water (YUMM!)
Snack: 1/2 cup walnuts w/ 1 slice whole wheat & 2 teaspoon peanut butter & 1 cup of water
Workout: Tae bo video (WOW!) & 1 bottle of water
Snack: strawberry protein shake w/ 1/2 banana. Later, 1 cup of water
Tomorrow, family day! Probably to watch the paranormal movie
. Maybe a little popcorn (no butter). planning to have a mocha as cheat food, but will do it after I workout, so that I can add protein powder . Happy weekend everybody 
Re: New Body for December 2009!!
He's not quite right.
The so-called Window of opportunity happens for about 45-60 minutes after a workout. It refers to the bodies ability to synthesise Protein better. When Bloodsugar is low, Carbs can help ot spike it back up, and high GI complex are really godo for also spiking back up Muscle Glycogen levels, and Insulin is useful for Protein synthesising, so a Protein shake / Meal with some good Carbs in, can really help recovery, particularly if it occurs within that 45-60 minute period.
The so-called Window of opportunity happens for about 45-60 minutes after a workout. It refers to the bodies ability to synthesise Protein better. When Bloodsugar is low, Carbs can help ot spike it back up, and high GI complex are really godo for also spiking back up Muscle Glycogen levels, and Insulin is useful for Protein synthesising, so a Protein shake / Meal with some good Carbs in, can really help recovery, particularly if it occurs within that 45-60 minute period.
Re: New Body for December 2009!!
Saturday: Sorry, I forgot to post measurements on Friday as promised. Here they are:
Biceps: 11" (What? How can it be? I'm lifting weights. They look tighter than before)
Waist: 31"
Butt: 37"(I've been squating like crazy )
Chest: 36" (all around-like they are getting a little smaller) & 32" under boobs (like it)
thigh: 21"
As you can see, need a lot of work. Stiil on shock about the biceps, cause they look a little firmer than before. I thought it was going to be a little bigger. Maybe the "bat wings" are firming? OOHHH! if that's the case...LIKE IT! The bat wings look a little firmer. Of course I need to work harder on that. But, HEY! I'll take those numbers. It was family day, so no workout for me. Although, we walked like crazy (mini workout?). Ate pretty healthy! The only thing I kinda screwed up was with...you guessed it! Mocha latte (but put in the protein powder? ) Besides that...no weight/no cardio. OH wait! Now that I remember, yes we did!. We couldn't go to the movies (males in house clothes shopping...they take forever ) So, it was toooo late. We got home & played Wii (raving rabbids) Yes we did! We got our upper body work on! (ALRIGHT!) .
Today, Sunday, went out to buy some fruits and they had a 'Free health screening". I signed on and got bone density, BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose & waist measured. Did really good on all of them. But was a little dissapointed on BMI. It was 23. goal is 20 or less by December. Love to be under 20, but I guess that's to much to ask...Right? Anyways, bone density was-0.3 (they said it was really good). Body composition: 28 (love to be 21 or less) & waist: 31" (Hoping for 25 or less by December) That will be a Miracle, but they do happen . Will post weekly workout schedult tonight. So far:
Breakfast: Cream of wheat & eggwhites w/ 1/2 banana & 1 cup of water
Workout: upper & lower w/ 5lbs weights
Snack: protein strawberry shake)- 1/2 hour later 1 cup of water
Lunch: 1/2 cup of brown rice, 3 oz tilapia grilled w/ lemon juice (squeezed) & pepper & 1/4 cup zucchini & red peppers stir fry w/ olive oil & side salad w/ 1 slice avocado
Snack: 1/4 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts & 10 grapes
Dinner: Not yet
Workout: planning to walk at the park (feels pretty nice today). Will try to do intervals & if not windy, will try HIIT
Biceps: 11"
(What? How can it be? I'm lifting weights. They look tighter than before)Waist: 31"
Butt: 37"
(I've been squating like crazy )Chest: 36" (all around-like they are getting a little smaller) & 32" under boobs (like it)
thigh: 21"
As you can see, need a lot of work. Stiil on shock about the biceps, cause they look a little firmer than before. I thought it was going to be a little bigger. Maybe the "bat wings" are firming? OOHHH! if that's the case...LIKE IT! The bat wings look a little firmer. Of course I need to work harder on that. But, HEY! I'll take those numbers. It was family day, so no workout for me. Although, we walked like crazy (mini workout?
). Ate pretty healthy! The only thing I kinda screwed up was with...you guessed it! Mocha latte (but put in the protein powder? ) Besides that...no weight/no cardio. OH wait! Now that I remember, yes we did!. We couldn't go to the movies (males in house clothes shopping...they take forever ) So, it was toooo late. We got home & played Wii (raving rabbids) Yes we did! We got our upper body work on! (ALRIGHT!) .Today, Sunday, went out to buy some fruits and they had a 'Free health screening". I signed on and got bone density, BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose & waist measured. Did really good on all of them. But was a little dissapointed on BMI. It was 23. goal is 20 or less by December. Love to be under 20, but I guess that's to much to ask...Right? Anyways, bone density was-0.3 (they said it was really good). Body composition: 28 (love to be 21 or less) & waist: 31" (Hoping for 25 or less by December) That will be a Miracle, but they do happen
. Will post weekly workout schedult tonight. So far:Breakfast: Cream of wheat & eggwhites w/ 1/2 banana & 1 cup of water
Workout: upper & lower w/ 5lbs weights
Snack: protein strawberry shake)- 1/2 hour later 1 cup of water
Lunch: 1/2 cup of brown rice, 3 oz tilapia grilled w/ lemon juice (squeezed) & pepper & 1/4 cup zucchini & red peppers stir fry w/ olive oil & side salad w/ 1 slice avocado
Snack: 1/4 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts & 10 grapes
Dinner: Not yet
Workout: planning to walk at the park (feels pretty nice today). Will try to do intervals & if not windy, will try HIIT
Re: New Body for December 2009!!
If you're lifting more, then you know things are going well, so the fact Biceps stayed the same measurement wise, would be an indication you've burned some Fat and gained a bit of muscle. That's good.
Bone Density of -0.3 is good. Anything higher than -1 is considered healthy, as anything lower than -1 is Osteopenia, (thinning Bones), and lower than -2.5 is Osteoperosis.
I'm guessing yours was a Z score, (variable comparison).
Bone Density of -0.3 is good. Anything higher than -1 is considered healthy, as anything lower than -1 is Osteopenia, (thinning Bones), and lower than -2.5 is Osteoperosis.
I'm guessing yours was a Z score, (variable comparison).
Re: New Body for December 2009!!
Thank you guys! Lesplease...To hear that from you (about BMI) makes me feel better now. I thought numbers where bad. I'm glad you cleared that up for me! It's the first time I get that test done. son was also very worried because he's BMI was 7.6. He's 5'9 & weighs 150lbs & he's waist was 30". He was doing the exercise program with me but has decided to stop & start eating more (he didn't have a good appetite before). They told him at the "free screening" he should gain weight & drink protein shakes like "ensure". Should he keep doing the program with me & keep drinking the same protein shakes as me?
Boss Man... Thank you for the encouragement! I do think biceps & triceps are firmer. At least when I wave they don't move as much. I haven't been able to increase the weights because arms are weak (from catherizations) & so I'm trying to get them stronger & used to the weight. Eventhough it's been a little while now, I still get a big workout when I'm on 2 set doing biceps/triceps & butterflies. You can see me SWEAT (all over). That's how heavy the 5lbs weight feel to arms. But, they ARE getting stronger. HAPPY about that. knees are also getting stronger, which I love! Cause I LOOOOVE walking. As I said before, I'm trying to get into the habit of running and getting lungs used to it. Hard, but will keep trying until they listen, cause they're hard headed just like me . Anyways, the rest of day went like this:
Dinner: 3oz grilled chicken breast w/ homemade fresh & natural "marinara sauce" (chicken parmesan)& skim mozarella slices (2"). 1 cup whole wheat pasta w/ zucchini, brocoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, red peppers, garlic, olive oil (drizzle) & side salad w/ 1 bottle of water
Workout: went to the park & walked for 30 minutes. 6min warmup, 2 min sprints, 2min reg., 2 min. brisk, 2 min reg, 2 min. fast pace, 1 min jog, 2 min brisk, 2 min reg, 2 min slow, 5 min (up & down steps), 2 min cooldown walk.- Felt pretty good! Played 20 minutes soccer w/ kids (goalie position) & walked home.
Snack: 1/2 cup banana protein shake (felt sick-can't eat banana but was so excited, I forgot & drank it) Still have the stomach ache.
Weekly program looks like this:
Monday: Upper body 5lbs weights & abs
Tuesday: HIIT & walking
Wednesday: Lower body & abs
Thursday: Step video & walking w/ intervals
Friday: whole body w/ weights
Saturday: OFF! HALLOWEEN!
Sunday: Cleaning workout & Wii game
Haven't done the "step" video in 6 years! Will see how that goes. Want to see a little more difinition in body by the end of this month. Keep tuned!
Boss Man... Thank you for the encouragement! I do think biceps & triceps are firmer. At least when I wave they don't move as much
. I haven't been able to increase the weights because arms are weak (from catherizations) & so I'm trying to get them stronger & used to the weight. Eventhough it's been a little while now, I still get a big workout when I'm on 2 set doing biceps/triceps & butterflies. You can see me SWEAT (all over). That's how heavy the 5lbs weight feel to arms. But, they ARE getting stronger. HAPPY about that. knees are also getting stronger, which I love! Cause I LOOOOVE walking. As I said before, I'm trying to get into the habit of running and getting lungs used to it. Hard, but will keep trying until they listen, cause they're hard headed just like me . Anyways, the rest of day went like this:Dinner: 3oz grilled chicken breast w/ homemade fresh & natural "marinara sauce" (chicken parmesan)& skim mozarella slices (2"). 1 cup whole wheat pasta w/ zucchini, brocoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, red peppers, garlic, olive oil (drizzle) & side salad w/ 1 bottle of water
Workout: went to the park & walked for 30 minutes. 6min warmup, 2 min sprints, 2min reg., 2 min. brisk, 2 min reg, 2 min. fast pace, 1 min jog, 2 min brisk, 2 min reg, 2 min slow, 5 min (up & down steps), 2 min cooldown walk.- Felt pretty good! Played 20 minutes soccer w/ kids (goalie position) & walked home
.Snack: 1/2 cup banana protein shake (felt sick-can't eat banana but was so excited, I forgot & drank it) Still have the stomach ache
.Weekly program looks like this:
Monday: Upper body 5lbs weights & abs
Tuesday: HIIT & walking
Wednesday: Lower body & abs
Thursday: Step video & walking w/ intervals
Friday: whole body w/ weights
Saturday: OFF! HALLOWEEN!
Sunday: Cleaning workout
& Wii game Haven't done the "step" video in 6 years! Will see how that goes. Want to see a little more difinition in body by the end of this month. Keep tuned!
Re: New Body for December 2009!!
I know it will take time, but you've just got to be patient with yourself. You are doing really well, and because of your past experiences in life, you certainly will have the strength and heart to keep making the changes happen, so right now, don't worry about things, keep taking it a day at a time, and be proud of yourself, because you've earned it.
Keep on keeping on and no worries yeah
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Keep on keeping on and no worries yeah
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Lesplease... oldest son is 21 years old. So I think he did old the stretching needed . He is eating more (6 meals per day) & more calories. He was eating 3 times per day & not enough calories.
Boss Man...thank you. I will take it one day at the time. I'm just a little impatinet... hubby says.
Today, Monday, got up earlier and after breakfast did upper body workout. Used Jackie 1 on 1 video. Also did (3 sets of 30) planks, squats, shoulder press, donkey kick, leg kicks, dips & plank w/ twist. Sweating like a pig! Had 1/2 protein shake mixed w/ skim milk & little coffee (needed that extra umph-was very exhausted). Starting tomorrow, I'm going to do workouts in the evening. For lunch, after I ate, I walked 1/2 mile to buy some grapes (it was just little excused). Got home & after dinner, was going to do abs, but plans changed. kids wanted to go play basketball & wanted me to come along. I'm so glad I did. That workout busted A$$. OMG! I felt it. Couldn't walk straight. I looked drunk. That game was fierce. Anyways, I think I did pretty good (considering I was the oldest & opposite ) . Scored 6 points. Ok, nothing to brag about, but at least I scored. hubby? Missing in action (doen't like basketball). Guess what? kids friends (ranging in age 12 - 22) invited me again . Compliment or just an easy target? I'll take it! No matter what, they like to have me around. I don't nag or embarrased them-at least infront of their friends, plus they think i'm cool ). Had FUN! Today's schedule:
Breakfast: Oatmeal w/ eggwhites, 1/2 banana & 1 cup of water
Workout: upper body
Snack: 1/2 protein shake w/ skim milk & little coffee
Lunch: chef salad w/ 1 slice avocado, turkey burger w/ whole wheat bread, tomatoes, lettuce, onions & little ketchup & 1/2 cup d. pepsi & 1 cup of water.
Snack: bowl of fruits (kiwi, orange & cantaloupe) & 1 cup of water
Dinner: 1/2 cup brown rice, grilled chicken breast, stir fry veggies (zucchini, red peppers, onions, mushrooms) & side salad & 1 bottle of water
Workout: basketball & 1 bottle of water
Snack: strawberry protein smoothie (very deserving!) & later, 1 cup of water
Planning to do workout after dinner (6:00pm) to see if I feel more energized. Good to experiment...right?
. He is eating more (6 meals per day) & more calories. He was eating 3 times per day & not enough calories.Boss Man...thank you. I will take it one day at the time. I'm just a little impatinet... hubby says.
Today, Monday, got up earlier and after breakfast did upper body workout. Used Jackie 1 on 1 video. Also did (3 sets of 30) planks, squats, shoulder press, donkey kick, leg kicks, dips & plank w/ twist. Sweating like a pig! Had 1/2 protein shake mixed w/ skim milk & little coffee (needed that extra umph-was very exhausted). Starting tomorrow, I'm going to do workouts in the evening. For lunch, after I ate, I walked 1/2 mile to buy some grapes (it was just little excused). Got home & after dinner, was going to do abs, but plans changed. kids wanted to go play basketball & wanted me to come along. I'm so glad I did. That workout busted A$$. OMG! I felt it. Couldn't walk straight. I looked drunk
. That game was fierce. Anyways, I think I did pretty good (considering I was the oldest & opposite ) . Scored 6 points. Ok, nothing to brag about, but at least I scored. hubby? Missing in action (doen't like basketball). Guess what? kids friends (ranging in age 12 - 22) invited me again . Compliment or just an easy target? I'll take it! No matter what, they like to have me around. I don't nag or embarrased them-at least infront of their friends, plus they think i'm cool ). Had FUN! Today's schedule:Breakfast: Oatmeal w/ eggwhites, 1/2 banana & 1 cup of water
Workout: upper body
Snack: 1/2 protein shake w/ skim milk & little coffee
Lunch: chef salad w/ 1 slice avocado, turkey burger w/ whole wheat bread, tomatoes, lettuce, onions & little ketchup & 1/2 cup d. pepsi & 1 cup of water.
Snack: bowl of fruits (kiwi, orange & cantaloupe) & 1 cup of water
Dinner: 1/2 cup brown rice, grilled chicken breast, stir fry veggies (zucchini, red peppers, onions, mushrooms) & side salad & 1 bottle of water
Workout: basketball & 1 bottle of water
Snack: strawberry protein smoothie (very deserving!) & later, 1 cup of water
Planning to do workout after dinner (6:00pm) to see if I feel more energized. Good to experiment...right?
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Yes, Bball is a blast of workout! The last I played was with fiancé… he claimed I cheated b/c I beat him!
I scored 21 & he scored 16… But after that game… butt, arms, legs, overall body sore!
Keep up the good work!
I scored 21 & he scored 16… But after that game… butt, arms, legs, overall body sore!
Keep up the good work!
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Lesplease...So true! These kids are young & did not want to play full court..SHAME! I'm not as good as them, but I think I can handle it. I think I did must of the running. That's why I couldn't even walk with all that running & jumping around like a crazy frog
Nokie173...proud of you on the score...you go girl! REPRESENT. Me...working on it. 6 points are not that bad...for me. But will practice on target. ball was pretty much flying everywhere. But at least they had a bunch of laughs on count. The invited me back . Hey! I'm "honored", kids don't like to "hang" around parents anymore. kids do (exception: when girls are around), but not their friends. So, I see it as a "breakthrough" . Let's see how long it lasts. Do be continued.... Yesterday (Tuesday) day was pretty melow. It rained all day (like today), but it felt kinda nice. I pretty much walked during lunch & after dinner I did workout. Felt guilty all day cause I didn't workout in the morning. To be honest, I missed it. I also felt tired all day. I guess it's a big sign, so thinking about working out in the morning again since today I've been feeling the same way. Will start tomorrow, Thursday. OH! did a new video. It's called CARDIOKEE? You dance (cardio) & sing along. I know, it sounds corny, but it wasn't that bad. youngest son had a blast (making fun of "moves") but had him singing & dancing. Not really, he was just "showing me" the right way to move. To me, he did a little workout, but he doesn't know . Wouldn't do it again. When I finished, I did a 2 mile walking program- 4min. warmup, 2 min intervals of regular, brisk, regular, sprint, regular, jog, etc.) & then did HIIT jumping. Before that, Had worked on lower body with weights (still 5lbs). schedule looked like this:
breakfast: Cream of wheat w/ eggwhites & 1/2 banana & 1 cup of watre
Snack: low fat cheddar cheese (favorite) w/ 2 teaspon peanut butter & 10 grapes & 1 cup of watre
Lunch: specialty chef salad, w/1/2 cup of mixed nuts & raisins & 3 oz chicken breast grilled w/ mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes & ornage peppers & 1 bottle of water
Workout: walked about 1 mile (to burn lunch)
Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese w/ bits of pineapple (dole) & 1 cup of water
Dinner: Whole wheat turkey lasagna (organic & low fat- no ricotta) only 1 cup w/ big bowl of chef salad & 1 bottle of water
Workout: Lower body, cardiokee video & Hiit jumping (Exhausted!)
Snack: protein shake w/ skim milk & 1 teaspoon of nestquick (had a chocolate craving)
After, showered, little TV & slept really good This morning...will let you know tonigh. Have to go!
Nokie173...proud of you on the score...you go girl! REPRESENT
. Me...working on it. 6 points are not that bad...for me. But will practice on target. ball was pretty much flying everywhere. But at least they had a bunch of laughs on count. The invited me back . Hey! I'm "honored", kids don't like to "hang" around parents anymore. kids do (exception: when girls are around), but not their friends. So, I see it as a "breakthrough" . Let's see how long it lasts. Do be continued.... Yesterday (Tuesday) day was pretty melow. It rained all day (like today), but it felt kinda nice. I pretty much walked during lunch & after dinner I did workout. Felt guilty all day cause I didn't workout in the morning. To be honest, I missed it. I also felt tired all day. I guess it's a big sign, so thinking about working out in the morning again since today I've been feeling the same way. Will start tomorrow, Thursday. OH! did a new video. It's called CARDIOKEE? You dance (cardio) & sing along. I know, it sounds corny, but it wasn't that bad. youngest son had a blast (making fun of "moves") but had him singing & dancing. Not really, he was just "showing me" the right way to move. To me, he did a little workout, but he doesn't know . Wouldn't do it again. When I finished, I did a 2 mile walking program- 4min. warmup, 2 min intervals of regular, brisk, regular, sprint, regular, jog, etc.) & then did HIIT jumping. Before that, Had worked on lower body with weights (still 5lbs). schedule looked like this:breakfast: Cream of wheat w/ eggwhites & 1/2 banana & 1 cup of watre
Snack: low fat cheddar cheese (favorite) w/ 2 teaspon peanut butter & 10 grapes & 1 cup of watre
Lunch: specialty chef salad, w/1/2 cup of mixed nuts & raisins & 3 oz chicken breast grilled w/ mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes & ornage peppers & 1 bottle of water
Workout: walked about 1 mile (to burn lunch
)Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese w/ bits of pineapple (dole) & 1 cup of water
Dinner: Whole wheat turkey lasagna (organic & low fat- no ricotta) only 1 cup w/ big bowl of chef salad & 1 bottle of water
Workout: Lower body, cardiokee video & Hiit jumping (Exhausted!)
Snack: protein shake w/ skim milk & 1 teaspoon of nestquick (had a chocolate craving)
After, showered, little TV & slept really good
This morning...will let you know tonigh. Have to go!Re: New Body for December 2009!!
Lesplease...I'm with you, spririt is what counts, but I still looked like a crazy frog . I bet you are VERY good.Me...not, but will work on it. As for the HIIT (jumping rope) I do like this:
1min slow (warmup) both legs
30 really fast (both legs)
30 sec each leg slow (jumping one leg)
30 sec really fast
Repeat 3 - 4 times (I do 5 rounds). Then I jump slow alternating legs (100 counts). Pretty intense. I got the idea from hubby's soccer practice. They do jumping but with a rope "ladder" they throw on the ground & they jump & move their feet back & forth, fast & slow (crazy stuff) but looks intense & lots of fun. I decided to try it using a rope & jumping (no crazy foot work like they do) to start. But can't wait to do their style. OMG! I did tried it once & made a fool out of myself. I even had to get pump out (asthma). Haven't tried since. Still working on resistance & breathing. OOps! have to log out. We are starting a BIG Wii competition. Later alligator!
. I bet you are VERY good.Me...not, but will work on it. As for the HIIT (jumping rope) I do like this:1min slow (warmup) both legs
30 really fast (both legs)
30 sec each leg slow (jumping one leg)
30 sec really fast
Repeat 3 - 4 times (I do 5 rounds). Then I jump slow alternating legs (100 counts). Pretty intense. I got the idea from hubby's soccer practice. They do jumping but with a rope "ladder" they throw on the ground & they jump & move their feet back & forth, fast & slow (crazy stuff) but looks intense & lots of fun. I decided to try it using a rope & jumping (no crazy foot work like they do) to start. But can't wait to do their style. OMG! I did tried it once & made a fool out of myself. I even had to get pump out (asthma). Haven't tried since. Still working on resistance & breathing. OOps! have to log out. We are starting a BIG Wii competition. Later alligator!
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Lesplease..Have fun! I hope you enjoy HIIT jump. I do. Love jumping
Next week, I'm going to try a new thing called circuit training. I went to drop son to school this morning (as always) & bumped in (literally) into the gym teacher. He told me how impress he was with youngest son weight loss (15lbs since june). He said he's using a new method called circuit training (he's VERY fit). He said it consists of:
20 pushups
60 seconds jumps
20 squats
60 seconds run
20 planks (twisting & touching knee w/ opposite elbow)
60 sec. mountain climber
20 dips
60 sec jumping jacks without stoping & repeat 3x
Sounds cool & exhausting, but will try anyways! He said he can give me another type of training, but to do these 3 times per week. I can't wait. Having trouble with meals. Getting tired of the same thing & running out of options. Things that are quick & simple to make, specially for lunch & dinner. I'm having a little trouble with the salads (not loving them) Please help! Will post schedule later on...
Next week, I'm going to try a new thing called circuit training. I went to drop son to school this morning (as always) & bumped in (literally) into the gym teacher. He told me how impress he was with youngest son weight loss (15lbs since june). He said he's using a new method called circuit training (he's VERY fit). He said it consists of:
20 pushups
60 seconds jumps
20 squats
60 seconds run
20 planks (twisting & touching knee w/ opposite elbow)
60 sec. mountain climber
20 dips
60 sec jumping jacks without stoping & repeat 3x
Sounds cool & exhausting, but will try anyways! He said he can give me another type of training, but to do these 3 times per week. I can't wait. Having trouble with meals. Getting tired of the same thing & running out of options. Things that are quick & simple to make, specially for lunch & dinner. I'm having a little trouble with the salads (not loving them
) Please help! Will post schedule later on...Re: New Body for December 2009!!
Today (Thursday):
Breakfast: 2 slices whole wheat bread, tuna fish, 1/2 banana & 1/2 cup d. pepsi & 1 cup of water
Workout: Upper body w/ weights
Snack: 1/2 strawberry protein shake
Lunch: Grilled turkey burger cut into pieces wrapped in a whole wheat soft tortilla w/ mushrooms, lettuce, onions, peppers, tomatoes & little ketchup & shredded mozarella (skim) & 1 bottle of water
Walked about 1/2 mile
Snack: 2 teaspoon peanutbutter & 5 strawberries & 1 cup of water
Dinner: Stir fry veggies (olive oil) w/ chicken breast (3oz), 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 sweet plantain & small side salad w/ 1 slice avocado & 1 bottle water.
Workout: Tae bo video, HIIT Jumping & abs (3 sets of 20 crunches, planks (twist, opposite arm/leg raise, etc.), lifts, etc.)
Snack: banana split protein shake. Later 1 cup of water
The day was very windy, so another day without walking in the park. Don't have a threadmill but thinking about getting one since winter is here. Did workout in the morning and felt good & energized all day. Will keep doing it this way.
Questions :
a) Why a banana is good pre-workout or post?
b) Should I do weights morning & cardio at night? or weights on day & cardio another day?
c) Should I stop eating carbs after lunch time?
d) Why do I need protein in every meal?
e) Best time to eat fruits & which fruits are better in the morning?
f) Which foods burn fat faster?
Thanks everyone!!
Breakfast: 2 slices whole wheat bread, tuna fish, 1/2 banana & 1/2 cup d. pepsi & 1 cup of water
Workout: Upper body w/ weights
Snack: 1/2 strawberry protein shake
Lunch: Grilled turkey burger cut into pieces wrapped in a whole wheat soft tortilla w/ mushrooms, lettuce, onions, peppers, tomatoes & little ketchup & shredded mozarella (skim) & 1 bottle of water
Walked about 1/2 mile
Snack: 2 teaspoon peanutbutter & 5 strawberries & 1 cup of water
Dinner: Stir fry veggies (olive oil) w/ chicken breast (3oz), 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 sweet plantain & small side salad w/ 1 slice avocado & 1 bottle water.
Workout: Tae bo video, HIIT Jumping & abs (3 sets of 20 crunches, planks (twist, opposite arm/leg raise, etc.), lifts, etc.)
Snack: banana split protein shake. Later 1 cup of water
The day was very windy, so another day without walking in the park. Don't have a threadmill but thinking about getting one since winter is here. Did workout in the morning and felt good & energized all day. Will keep doing it this way
.Questions :
a) Why a banana is good pre-workout or post?
b) Should I do weights morning & cardio at night? or weights on day & cardio another day?
c) Should I stop eating carbs after lunch time?
d) Why do I need protein in every meal?
e) Best time to eat fruits & which fruits are better in the morning?
f) Which foods burn fat faster?
Thanks everyone!!