Sorry about not writing on the blog everyday like I promised. It is not a habit to write on here, so I just never think about it.
Yesterday marked my 2 week mark into this Slim Down Challenge. I weighed in and the numbers were not so bad. I was really proud of myself. I wished I would have brought my numbers into work, so I could tell you exactly what my numbers I lost are. Sorry. I will try my best to remember.
I lost 2.08% of body fat!! Boom!! That is actually pretty darn good for not Biggest Loser results! I am really excited. I have lost 13 lbs of pure fat. My lean body weight is the exact same, which means I didn't gain or lose muscle. Yeah for me!!
Here are the measurements that I am not 100% sure on...
Neck -0.25"
Bicep -0.50"
Chest -1.0" (sorry boys...haha)
Hip -1.25"
Waist -1.5"
Thigh -0.00"
Upper Thigh -0.00"
Calf -0.50"
I know it totalled 6.0 inches lost, but I just do not remember. Maybe I lost more in my hips... no clue. At any rate, I am rockin it!! Booh yah!! Suck it crazy gym lady (look at my first post about the gym for more info on crazy lady)!!!
I know I can do better because last week was not the best week for me. I only went to the gym 10 times instead of 12. My eating habits were also not up to par. So the next two weeks, I can only improve!!
Cheer me on kids!!
KR
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Day 6: Pre Easter Parties
Goodness, the holidays are amongst us. Good thing I don't ever crave Easter party foods (except for the Reese's Egg of course). I am not a fan of chocolate, unless it has peanut butter in it, so these holiday treats do nothing for me. I do, though, love me some funeral potatoes. Nom nom nom!
This morning I went to the gym and had a good workout with John. I am pretty sure my arms are going to fall off. Lots of arms and lunges today!
After, I went to a RS activity with Cindy Bohn. It was actually pretty great. The Food Nanny was there as well as the lady who won the cupcake wars. The Food Nanny said to have two meatless dishes every week and to not eat red meat back-to-back. I never knew that. I may have to try that.
Since Emily is moving out and back in with her parents, I told her I would help her go through some old boxes up at her parents house. It didn't take as long as I thought. Also, Emily did really good getting rid of things. There were only a couple times where she would look at me and I would say, "You know exactly which box that needs to go in..." meaning the DI box. She would just laugh. She got rid of a couple of boxes and organized a lot more.
After that, she and I went to my family Easter Party. This is where the food treats became a little difficult. My mom always makes the best treats. She made a coconut cake (that I didn't eat), that looked like an Easter egg field. It was super cute. Funny thing, we do informal dinners. We put food on the counter, and if you want it, you come get it. You can eat inside or outside, on the ground or at tables. We don't care. Just eat. Charlie was at the counter with Heather and myself. He was scarfing down corn and funeral potatoes. Heather got up to go and get her some food. Michelle, Charlie's mom, came around to steal Heather's seat and Charlie would have no such thing. Michelle asked Charlie if she could sit my him and he looked up at Heather, who was on the other side of the counter, scooted to the end of his stool, and put his legs up on Heather's chair. He would look at Heather and say "sit". Michelle continued to ask him if she could sit down, and he was just not allowing it. So the same thing happened when I went to go get me some food. He saved my chair with his little legs too. Michelle was a little upset. The rest of us died laughing. I wonder where a 2 year old would learn to save someones chair with his legs. He is probably the most adorable kid ever. I just love his face so much!
After that Easter party, Emily and I went on a hike with our friend Cindy. She knows where all the hikes are. She took us on a new hike called Bonneville. It was really pretty. I was reminded about how much our Heavenly Father loves us. Even though there were dead plants all around us (due to winter of course), it was still so beautiful and peaceful. God loves us and nature is proof of that. I often think of the Garden of Eden and when He threw Adam and Eve out of the garden. God said He cursed the land. If this land that we are living in is the cursed land and it is still this beautiful, I cant even imagine what the Garden of Eden would even look like. It is just an ongoing way that Heavenly Father shows us His love for us.
It was a good day. I had a lot of fun with family and friends. It was a great way to spend Pre-Easter.
Caloric Intake (1165)- and I even tried to eat more. I just wasn't hungry!
Breakfast (233)
Protein Shake
1/2 c carrots
tortilla
10 am snack (0)
Lunch (280)
Subway Turkey and Ham sandwich, 9 grain wheat
3pm snack (160)
lemon bar
Dinner (232)
3 slices ham
1 c broccoli
1/4 c funeral potatoes
1/4 c baked beans
After workout (260)
Attain Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Popcorn
This morning I went to the gym and had a good workout with John. I am pretty sure my arms are going to fall off. Lots of arms and lunges today!
After, I went to a RS activity with Cindy Bohn. It was actually pretty great. The Food Nanny was there as well as the lady who won the cupcake wars. The Food Nanny said to have two meatless dishes every week and to not eat red meat back-to-back. I never knew that. I may have to try that.
Since Emily is moving out and back in with her parents, I told her I would help her go through some old boxes up at her parents house. It didn't take as long as I thought. Also, Emily did really good getting rid of things. There were only a couple times where she would look at me and I would say, "You know exactly which box that needs to go in..." meaning the DI box. She would just laugh. She got rid of a couple of boxes and organized a lot more.
After that, she and I went to my family Easter Party. This is where the food treats became a little difficult. My mom always makes the best treats. She made a coconut cake (that I didn't eat), that looked like an Easter egg field. It was super cute. Funny thing, we do informal dinners. We put food on the counter, and if you want it, you come get it. You can eat inside or outside, on the ground or at tables. We don't care. Just eat. Charlie was at the counter with Heather and myself. He was scarfing down corn and funeral potatoes. Heather got up to go and get her some food. Michelle, Charlie's mom, came around to steal Heather's seat and Charlie would have no such thing. Michelle asked Charlie if she could sit my him and he looked up at Heather, who was on the other side of the counter, scooted to the end of his stool, and put his legs up on Heather's chair. He would look at Heather and say "sit". Michelle continued to ask him if she could sit down, and he was just not allowing it. So the same thing happened when I went to go get me some food. He saved my chair with his little legs too. Michelle was a little upset. The rest of us died laughing. I wonder where a 2 year old would learn to save someones chair with his legs. He is probably the most adorable kid ever. I just love his face so much!
After that Easter party, Emily and I went on a hike with our friend Cindy. She knows where all the hikes are. She took us on a new hike called Bonneville. It was really pretty. I was reminded about how much our Heavenly Father loves us. Even though there were dead plants all around us (due to winter of course), it was still so beautiful and peaceful. God loves us and nature is proof of that. I often think of the Garden of Eden and when He threw Adam and Eve out of the garden. God said He cursed the land. If this land that we are living in is the cursed land and it is still this beautiful, I cant even imagine what the Garden of Eden would even look like. It is just an ongoing way that Heavenly Father shows us His love for us.
It was a good day. I had a lot of fun with family and friends. It was a great way to spend Pre-Easter.
Caloric Intake (1165)- and I even tried to eat more. I just wasn't hungry!
Breakfast (233)
Protein Shake
1/2 c carrots
tortilla
10 am snack (0)
Lunch (280)
Subway Turkey and Ham sandwich, 9 grain wheat
3pm snack (160)
lemon bar
Dinner (232)
3 slices ham
1 c broccoli
1/4 c funeral potatoes
1/4 c baked beans
After workout (260)
Attain Chocolate Chip Protein Bar
Popcorn
Day 5
I hate weekend eat habits. This will be the first weekend of the Summer Slim Down Challenge, so we will see if I can stay strong and not much when I am bored.
I slept in today, so I didn't do my morning workout. Jetta even came in to wake me up, but I did not even stir when she came in. I was out like a light. I told Emily we would just have to go longer when we went to Skills at night.
I had physical therapy for my knee today. The only thing I cant do without pain is walk up and down the stairs, so that is what I am trying to work on. Jeremy, my therapist, did a-stem on my leg today. I have seen other people get this done, but never thought I would be so lucky to get it. Well, as my luck would have it, I got a-stem. What is it? A-stem is when they lather up something, in this case it was my thigh, and they take this plastic scraper thingy and scrap the freak out of your thing. It is suppose to cause trauma to the leg to force healing... or something like that. I really didn't pay attention, nor did Jeremy really explain it to me. He knows better than to explain medial things to me. I don't listen or pay attention because I don't know what he is talking about any way. He did say this normally causes "some" bruising. Luckily for me, I have a high pain tolerance, so it wasn't unbearable like it is on other victims. I did get a good workout at PT though. I was a little hot and sweaty.
After PT, Emily and I headed over to skills to do some cardio. We were hoping no one would be in the cinema center, so we could start the movie from the beginning, but there was one person already there. It turned out fine because the movie had just started. We watched A Beautiful Mind. I hadn't seen this movie since High School or maybe even Dixie. What a good movie!! Russell Crow is one of my most favorite actors ever. I just love him so much. After 1.5 hours, I was over exercising, but I wanted to finish the movie, so yep, I just sat on one of the machines. Haha!! Well, until someone else came into the room, then I acted like I was working out again. haha!!
Caloric Intake (1183)- too few calories
Breakfast (434)
1/2 c skim milk
oatmeal
tsp brown sugar
1 c strawberries
10 am snack (16)
3 crackers... haha
Lunch (353)
sweet potato
ground turkey
ketchup
3pm snack (0)
Missed
Dinner (380)
Subway Sweet Onion Terryaki Sandwich, 9 grain wheat
I slept in today, so I didn't do my morning workout. Jetta even came in to wake me up, but I did not even stir when she came in. I was out like a light. I told Emily we would just have to go longer when we went to Skills at night.
I had physical therapy for my knee today. The only thing I cant do without pain is walk up and down the stairs, so that is what I am trying to work on. Jeremy, my therapist, did a-stem on my leg today. I have seen other people get this done, but never thought I would be so lucky to get it. Well, as my luck would have it, I got a-stem. What is it? A-stem is when they lather up something, in this case it was my thigh, and they take this plastic scraper thingy and scrap the freak out of your thing. It is suppose to cause trauma to the leg to force healing... or something like that. I really didn't pay attention, nor did Jeremy really explain it to me. He knows better than to explain medial things to me. I don't listen or pay attention because I don't know what he is talking about any way. He did say this normally causes "some" bruising. Luckily for me, I have a high pain tolerance, so it wasn't unbearable like it is on other victims. I did get a good workout at PT though. I was a little hot and sweaty.
After PT, Emily and I headed over to skills to do some cardio. We were hoping no one would be in the cinema center, so we could start the movie from the beginning, but there was one person already there. It turned out fine because the movie had just started. We watched A Beautiful Mind. I hadn't seen this movie since High School or maybe even Dixie. What a good movie!! Russell Crow is one of my most favorite actors ever. I just love him so much. After 1.5 hours, I was over exercising, but I wanted to finish the movie, so yep, I just sat on one of the machines. Haha!! Well, until someone else came into the room, then I acted like I was working out again. haha!!
Caloric Intake (1183)- too few calories
Breakfast (434)
1/2 c skim milk
oatmeal
tsp brown sugar
1 c strawberries
10 am snack (16)
3 crackers... haha
Lunch (353)
sweet potato
ground turkey
ketchup
3pm snack (0)
Missed
Dinner (380)
Subway Sweet Onion Terryaki Sandwich, 9 grain wheat
Day 4
So Thursday, Day 4, of the Summer Slim Down went so-so. My eating habits were not spot on today. They could have been way better. I need to get into the habit of meal planning, so I know what I am going to eat every meal and every day. I know that would help me out a lot. Right now, I just go to the fridge and see what I have to make. Normally, it is the same thing- protein and a veg. I am fine with it; I just know I am going to get sick of eating the same thing over and over again.
Tonight, we went to see The Host at the Megaplex Theater in Ogden. The movie was actually better than expected. I can now say I will actually try to read the book. I thought going to the movie would be a little bit more difficult due to the soda and popcorn, but it wasn't. I brought an apple and a Larabar, and I was fine.
Caloric Intake (1188):
Breakfast (189)
2 eggs
1 c strawberries
10 am snack (o):
Oopsie. I forgot my snack. I have set 2 alarms on my phone to remind me when snack time is. I know, it is lame that I have to set alarms to eat. I am just SOO busy that I just don't remember to eat.
Lunch (279)L
4 oz ground turkey
1 c spinach
1 c strawberries
dressing
3pm snack (180)
gala apple
2 string cheese
Dinner (280)
1 c brussels sprouts
4 oz chicken thighs
olive oil
After work out (260)
Larabar- coconut
gala apple
--KR
Tonight, we went to see The Host at the Megaplex Theater in Ogden. The movie was actually better than expected. I can now say I will actually try to read the book. I thought going to the movie would be a little bit more difficult due to the soda and popcorn, but it wasn't. I brought an apple and a Larabar, and I was fine.
Caloric Intake (1188):
Breakfast (189)
2 eggs
1 c strawberries
10 am snack (o):
Oopsie. I forgot my snack. I have set 2 alarms on my phone to remind me when snack time is. I know, it is lame that I have to set alarms to eat. I am just SOO busy that I just don't remember to eat.
Lunch (279)L
4 oz ground turkey
1 c spinach
1 c strawberries
dressing
3pm snack (180)
gala apple
2 string cheese
Dinner (280)
1 c brussels sprouts
4 oz chicken thighs
olive oil
After work out (260)
Larabar- coconut
gala apple
--KR
Day 3
It is a good thing I am starting to write in my journal every night, so I can back date the blog.
Thursday was a very busy day for me. I woke up at 500am to go to skills and do some cardio. I did 15 minutes on the treadmill, bike, and elliptical. I also did some ab workouts during those three cardio machines.
After work, I headed to the gym, again, with Emily. We went to Skills and did a 30 minute ab class. Let me just tell you how difficult this routine was... holy hannah!! It was non-stop abs for 30 minutes. Not only was it a painful ab routine, but she added a full body workout as well. Emily and I kept looking at each other, wincing. I was dripping with sweat. I am so disgusting. But, Emily was dripping too, so that always makes me feel so much better. I was so happy when the 30 minutes was over. I am happy that I do not have to put my abs through that for another week. (Well, at this point, two more days :). After the painfully awesome ab class, we went to yoga. I have never taken a yoga class before. I didn't even know what to expect. I was a little worried going with someone I knew for fear that we would bust up and laugh because of how ridiculous we looked. Emily and I actually didn't do so bad... Well, until the time I had to stick my foot in her face. Then, we died. Emily does this noise thing when she is trying not to make any noise. I had to turn away from her! I will give yoga a try again, but I may need to do a little more cardio after as well. It was a nice stretch, just not as good as cardio as I couldve received.
Caloric Intake (1213)
Breakfast (199):
1 c strawberries
Oatmeal
10 am snack (140):
Chiboni Greek Yogurt
Lunch (285):
Ground turkey
broccoli
BBQ sauce
3pm Snack (100)
2 string cheese
Dinner (352):
2 corn tortillas
sharp cheddar cheese
chicken breast
1/2 small avocado
After workout snack (137)
Protein Shake
I did not do so hot with my food options today. I need to prepare and plan my foods and meals just a little bit better.
After the busy day Emily and I had, it still kept going. Our home teachers stopped by after our workout. They stayed for almost an hour and a half becuase we were just chit chatting about everything. They are some great guys. Glad they are our home teachers and are diligent in doing so.
--Kr
Thursday was a very busy day for me. I woke up at 500am to go to skills and do some cardio. I did 15 minutes on the treadmill, bike, and elliptical. I also did some ab workouts during those three cardio machines.
After work, I headed to the gym, again, with Emily. We went to Skills and did a 30 minute ab class. Let me just tell you how difficult this routine was... holy hannah!! It was non-stop abs for 30 minutes. Not only was it a painful ab routine, but she added a full body workout as well. Emily and I kept looking at each other, wincing. I was dripping with sweat. I am so disgusting. But, Emily was dripping too, so that always makes me feel so much better. I was so happy when the 30 minutes was over. I am happy that I do not have to put my abs through that for another week. (Well, at this point, two more days :). After the painfully awesome ab class, we went to yoga. I have never taken a yoga class before. I didn't even know what to expect. I was a little worried going with someone I knew for fear that we would bust up and laugh because of how ridiculous we looked. Emily and I actually didn't do so bad... Well, until the time I had to stick my foot in her face. Then, we died. Emily does this noise thing when she is trying not to make any noise. I had to turn away from her! I will give yoga a try again, but I may need to do a little more cardio after as well. It was a nice stretch, just not as good as cardio as I couldve received.
Caloric Intake (1213)
Breakfast (199):
1 c strawberries
Oatmeal
10 am snack (140):
Chiboni Greek Yogurt
Lunch (285):
Ground turkey
broccoli
BBQ sauce
3pm Snack (100)
2 string cheese
Dinner (352):
2 corn tortillas
sharp cheddar cheese
chicken breast
1/2 small avocado
After workout snack (137)
Protein Shake
I did not do so hot with my food options today. I need to prepare and plan my foods and meals just a little bit better.
After the busy day Emily and I had, it still kept going. Our home teachers stopped by after our workout. They stayed for almost an hour and a half becuase we were just chit chatting about everything. They are some great guys. Glad they are our home teachers and are diligent in doing so.
--Kr
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Day 2 of Challenge
PG-13 for swear words. Used three "a" words. I apologize in advance to people who are not of the same swear word usages as myself. But really- I am quoting someone else who is saying the "a" word to me.
I was talking to Emily, yesterday afternoon, about the Summer Slim Down Challenge. I said, "Well, we are not even done with day 2 and I am tired." She laughed and agreed. This challenge may turn out to be a little bit more tiring than I planned on. It is ok though; we will just work it out one day at a time.
Yesterday Jetta, Emily and myself went to Skills Fitness (Centerville) at 530am for a Body Combat class. I didn't think I was going to die, but I did notice how completely stupid I look doing Combat. I am not the most graceful person. I never took a dance class. Nope, not even one. I have never been in anything or good at anything that has to do with rhythms, such as band (or really anything to do with keeping a beat, tune- musical crap). I am the more creative, crafty person. I like things that are easy- reading a book, scrapbook, watching TV, sleeping... So this class was a pretty big wake up call for me. I am just lucky the instructor was nice enough not to kick me out for being so horrible. Though I will admit, this class wasn't my best decision. I did just have knee surgery a week ago, so I don't know why I thought I could do lunges, keep my feet/legs moving and sidekicks. I obviously think I have no limits/restrictions with my peg leg. I do think that after I can bend my knee and get more strength in it this class will be a little easier for me. I couldn't keep my legs moving, so it was hard to keep the beat/count of each step/set/round/set (I am not even sure what they call it). It will get better! A good thing that came out of the class was the cardio I got from it. I sweat like a 500 pound man who tries to walk up a flight of stairs. I am not joking. I drip sweat. Every time I would do a lunge (the lame ones I did), sweat would drizzle down my face. Oh yeah! I know, sexy!! My shirt was sweaty down to my chest... lovely!! And my back... we wont even go there. Emily always says, "It is good to sweat a lot. It means you are working out harder." I don't buy it. There are a lot more people who work out harder than me and still don't sweat like a beast. Lies! All lies!! (Maybe I should research if that is a myth or not... or maybe someone already knows. That way you could just tell me instead of me having to research it myself. Done!)
Last night, I went to Four Pillar Fitness and did some weight training with the best trainer ever, Mr John Prince. I just love that man!! He worked me out real good. He bumped up my weights and my reps. I totally felt it and still feel it today. I did squats on the bosu ball (30), one arm chest presses with a squat (20, 35 lbs) and one arm rows with a constant lunge (30, 45 lbs). I did that set 5 times. I also added 15 minutes worth of cardio. My body was on fire. I loved every minute of it. Once again, I was a sweaty mess. I always leave Four Pillar Fitness looking like I just got out of the shower. It is just the best thing ever.
Caloric Intake:
Pre work out (90):
Banana
Breakfast (212):
2 eggs
1/2c milk
1c strawberries
Snack (88):
Mixed Berries Yo plait Greek Yogurt (meh)
Lunch (263):
10 oz tuna fish
1 tbsp Mayo with olive oil
1c broccoli
6 Wheat Thins- Garden Veggie
Snack (223)
Gala apple
3/4 Jiffy PB to go container thing
After Work out (137):
Delicious Protein Powder- Chocolate
Dinner (192):
2 oz ground Turkey
1/2c tomato sauce
5 Wheat Thins- Garden Veggie
I did try Butternut squash last night, but I am have gaged in my mouth and then had to spit it out. No bueno. I am trying other fruits and vegetables in this journey. So far, not butternut squash for me. Yuck!!
I am also going to try something a little different with eating. I am going to try to eat more calories throughout the day because after my work out I am just not hungry. I barely could eat my 192 caloric dinner so I could hit 1200 and not have my body go into starving mode. This is a learning process and this is one thing I am going adjust to see if it works better.
This challenge has been so good for me so far. I feel really good and confident about this challenge. I am excited to be sore all the time. I am excited to see the benefits from doing this.
Until tomorrow.
-KR
I was talking to Emily, yesterday afternoon, about the Summer Slim Down Challenge. I said, "Well, we are not even done with day 2 and I am tired." She laughed and agreed. This challenge may turn out to be a little bit more tiring than I planned on. It is ok though; we will just work it out one day at a time.
Yesterday Jetta, Emily and myself went to Skills Fitness (Centerville) at 530am for a Body Combat class. I didn't think I was going to die, but I did notice how completely stupid I look doing Combat. I am not the most graceful person. I never took a dance class. Nope, not even one. I have never been in anything or good at anything that has to do with rhythms, such as band (or really anything to do with keeping a beat, tune- musical crap). I am the more creative, crafty person. I like things that are easy- reading a book, scrapbook, watching TV, sleeping... So this class was a pretty big wake up call for me. I am just lucky the instructor was nice enough not to kick me out for being so horrible. Though I will admit, this class wasn't my best decision. I did just have knee surgery a week ago, so I don't know why I thought I could do lunges, keep my feet/legs moving and sidekicks. I obviously think I have no limits/restrictions with my peg leg. I do think that after I can bend my knee and get more strength in it this class will be a little easier for me. I couldn't keep my legs moving, so it was hard to keep the beat/count of each step/set/round/set (I am not even sure what they call it). It will get better! A good thing that came out of the class was the cardio I got from it. I sweat like a 500 pound man who tries to walk up a flight of stairs. I am not joking. I drip sweat. Every time I would do a lunge (the lame ones I did), sweat would drizzle down my face. Oh yeah! I know, sexy!! My shirt was sweaty down to my chest... lovely!! And my back... we wont even go there. Emily always says, "It is good to sweat a lot. It means you are working out harder." I don't buy it. There are a lot more people who work out harder than me and still don't sweat like a beast. Lies! All lies!! (Maybe I should research if that is a myth or not... or maybe someone already knows. That way you could just tell me instead of me having to research it myself. Done!)
Last night, I went to Four Pillar Fitness and did some weight training with the best trainer ever, Mr John Prince. I just love that man!! He worked me out real good. He bumped up my weights and my reps. I totally felt it and still feel it today. I did squats on the bosu ball (30), one arm chest presses with a squat (20, 35 lbs) and one arm rows with a constant lunge (30, 45 lbs). I did that set 5 times. I also added 15 minutes worth of cardio. My body was on fire. I loved every minute of it. Once again, I was a sweaty mess. I always leave Four Pillar Fitness looking like I just got out of the shower. It is just the best thing ever.
Side note-
There is this lady at the gym who is also competing in the Summer Slim Down Challenge, and she is a little cra-cra. I walked in and she said, "Are you ready for me to kick your (mouthed) ass?" She thinks we have this rivalry or something. Little does she know is that this is a game to me and I do not like to lose games. I will win! And she will go down in flames (haha). No, but really, she doesn't have a chance. I really do like to win. When we DO have game night at our house (practically never) I say to others "who wants to be on team WIN?" And people know that's my team. Oh yeah! I am a winner. My little niece (6) comes over to play and she is just as aggressive as me. She learned from the best! One time, we were playing a card matching game and Kin kept kicking my trash. The cards would all be laid out and it would be a little tense. It would be my turn (and I have a memory like my mom, so this isn't the best game for a pre-dementia person- or maybe it is) and I would think about where I had just seen the other card. I would look around and then Kin would point to where it was. I thought she was being so kind to me. Helping me out when she saw me struggle. But BAM, I would turn the card over she told me to and it would be WRONG. What!! I would get my mad eyes and look at her. She would just laugh and say "sucker". Then it would be her turn and she would turn over the same card I just turned over... she knew where the match was the entire time. She tricked me!! She generally wins that game. Yes, I will admit it. She plays a hard game of Matching Cards. She is good. She is really good.Back to the point, I have, and apparently taught Kin too, to want to win! So by this chick telling me she is going to keep my (mouthed) ass, she has no idea she just fulled the hate fire (thanks Fat Amy) in my body. Bring it, sister!! Boo-yah! Thanks for the incentive to kick your (not mouthed) ass!!!
Caloric Intake:
Pre work out (90):
Banana
Breakfast (212):
2 eggs
1/2c milk
1c strawberries
Snack (88):
Mixed Berries Yo plait Greek Yogurt (meh)
Lunch (263):
10 oz tuna fish
1 tbsp Mayo with olive oil
1c broccoli
6 Wheat Thins- Garden Veggie
Snack (223)
Gala apple
3/4 Jiffy PB to go container thing
After Work out (137):
Delicious Protein Powder- Chocolate
Dinner (192):
2 oz ground Turkey
1/2c tomato sauce
5 Wheat Thins- Garden Veggie
I did try Butternut squash last night, but I am have gaged in my mouth and then had to spit it out. No bueno. I am trying other fruits and vegetables in this journey. So far, not butternut squash for me. Yuck!!
I am also going to try something a little different with eating. I am going to try to eat more calories throughout the day because after my work out I am just not hungry. I barely could eat my 192 caloric dinner so I could hit 1200 and not have my body go into starving mode. This is a learning process and this is one thing I am going adjust to see if it works better.
This challenge has been so good for me so far. I feel really good and confident about this challenge. I am excited to be sore all the time. I am excited to see the benefits from doing this.
Until tomorrow.
-KR
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Summer Slim Down Challenge
My gym is having a Summer Slim Down Challenge. They do it every year, and every year I think to myself "I can win this". Every year, I don't do anything different and end up pulling out of the competition a week later. This year is different. This year, I am motivated to make the change. This year, I have a strong support group. This year, I am making the change.
The Summer Slim Down Challenge is a 2-month long challenge. I keep saying, " Two months- I can work hard and be dedicated for two months!" So for the next two months (and after of course), I am going to tell you about my journey to becoming a better me. A more fit me. A more healthy me.
The challenge started off yesterday. My roommate and I went to our gym (4 Pillar Fitness in Bountiful, UT) and weighed in. I hate weighing in. It makes me lack self-confidence. It makes me upset with myself. It brings up a lot of negative feelings and attitude about myself. I do not like knowing how unhealthy I am, nor do I like having someone else (the person measuring me) know how unhealthy I am. It is embarrassing. It makes me ashamed.
Yesterday was a little different at the weigh in. It was different because I am ready for the change. I am ready for someone to help me become healthy. I am ready to see how my work in the gym and with eating has paid off. I am excited to see how much body fat I have lost and how many inches I have dropped. This is now exciting to me because I have changed my attitude.
This time will be different. I am willing. I am able. I will conquer.
I told a friend I would hold myself accountable to the world (or to the one person who reads this). I am going to write my previous days work on this blog. This includes my workout regime and my caloric intake for the day. If you have any suggestions on great recipes, please share them with me. I am sure after 2 weeks of shredded chicken I will want to gag. If you have suggestions on fun exercise routines, let me know.
For now, this is how my week will look:
If you guys have ideas for cardio, I could really use it. The only thing I am limited by is running. I just had knee surgery and cannot run for 4 weeks.
Yesterday, I did not do cardio in the morning. Sunday was a rough night for me and I didn't fall asleep until after 300am. Lame, I know. I did do cardio from 430-53pm, including an ab workout in between cardio machines. After cardio, I went to a Body Pump class (530-630pm). Google it. It is pretty hard. I didn't know how much weight I needed for the exercises, so I asked a lady. She told me what to get. I, being ignorant, listened to what she said. Whewee. I was sore. I even took some of the weights off because it was too much.
My caloric intake is as follows (I use MyFitnessPal on my phone):
Breakfast (304 cal):
2 eggs
1/4c milk
1 English muffin
banana
Snack (105 cal)
Chiboni Greek Yogurt- pomegranate (YUCK!!)
Lunch (237 cal):
1c sspaghetti squash
2 oz ground turkey
1/2 English muffin
1/2c tomato sauce
Snack (130):
8 garden veggie crackers
Dinner (282 cal)
1c spaghetti squash
2 oz ground turkey
1/2 English muffin
1/2c tomato sauce
1c broccoli
After workout protein (137 cal)
Delicious Choc Protein
Total Caloric Intake: 1195
I was a little under 1200 calories. I need to prepare meals better to ensure I am getting enough calories each day.
Water intake: 6 cups (48 oz). I did not drink nearly enough water. That was about half of what I should be drinking. If you have any suggestions on how you can gag down water, I am in need of your knowledge.
Thanks for taking this journey with me. Again, suggestions are welcomed.
Krista
PS. And before any one says I am working out too much or not eating enough, I am working with a personal trainer and nutritionist. At any time I am feeling too hungry or like I am working out too hard, we will change things around.
PSS. Please do not judge me. I need all the positive support I can have.
The Summer Slim Down Challenge is a 2-month long challenge. I keep saying, " Two months- I can work hard and be dedicated for two months!" So for the next two months (and after of course), I am going to tell you about my journey to becoming a better me. A more fit me. A more healthy me.
The challenge started off yesterday. My roommate and I went to our gym (4 Pillar Fitness in Bountiful, UT) and weighed in. I hate weighing in. It makes me lack self-confidence. It makes me upset with myself. It brings up a lot of negative feelings and attitude about myself. I do not like knowing how unhealthy I am, nor do I like having someone else (the person measuring me) know how unhealthy I am. It is embarrassing. It makes me ashamed.
Yesterday was a little different at the weigh in. It was different because I am ready for the change. I am ready for someone to help me become healthy. I am ready to see how my work in the gym and with eating has paid off. I am excited to see how much body fat I have lost and how many inches I have dropped. This is now exciting to me because I have changed my attitude.
This time will be different. I am willing. I am able. I will conquer.
I told a friend I would hold myself accountable to the world (or to the one person who reads this). I am going to write my previous days work on this blog. This includes my workout regime and my caloric intake for the day. If you have any suggestions on great recipes, please share them with me. I am sure after 2 weeks of shredded chicken I will want to gag. If you have suggestions on fun exercise routines, let me know.
For now, this is how my week will look:
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
530: Cardio
|
530: Body Combat
|
530: Cardio
|
530: Body Attack
|
530: Cardio Conditioning and Body Step
|
910: Body Step
|
530: Cardio
|
530: Weight Training
|
600: Core
630: Beginning Yoga
|
530: Weight Training
|
530: Cardio
|
1030: Weight Training
|
If you guys have ideas for cardio, I could really use it. The only thing I am limited by is running. I just had knee surgery and cannot run for 4 weeks.
Yesterday, I did not do cardio in the morning. Sunday was a rough night for me and I didn't fall asleep until after 300am. Lame, I know. I did do cardio from 430-53pm, including an ab workout in between cardio machines. After cardio, I went to a Body Pump class (530-630pm). Google it. It is pretty hard. I didn't know how much weight I needed for the exercises, so I asked a lady. She told me what to get. I, being ignorant, listened to what she said. Whewee. I was sore. I even took some of the weights off because it was too much.
My caloric intake is as follows (I use MyFitnessPal on my phone):
Breakfast (304 cal):
2 eggs
1/4c milk
1 English muffin
banana
Snack (105 cal)
Chiboni Greek Yogurt- pomegranate (YUCK!!)
Lunch (237 cal):
1c sspaghetti squash
2 oz ground turkey
1/2 English muffin
1/2c tomato sauce
Snack (130):
8 garden veggie crackers
Dinner (282 cal)
1c spaghetti squash
2 oz ground turkey
1/2 English muffin
1/2c tomato sauce
1c broccoli
After workout protein (137 cal)
Delicious Choc Protein
Total Caloric Intake: 1195
I was a little under 1200 calories. I need to prepare meals better to ensure I am getting enough calories each day.
Water intake: 6 cups (48 oz). I did not drink nearly enough water. That was about half of what I should be drinking. If you have any suggestions on how you can gag down water, I am in need of your knowledge.
Thanks for taking this journey with me. Again, suggestions are welcomed.
Krista
PS. And before any one says I am working out too much or not eating enough, I am working with a personal trainer and nutritionist. At any time I am feeling too hungry or like I am working out too hard, we will change things around.
PSS. Please do not judge me. I need all the positive support I can have.
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