45 Days to Go (Wednesday)

NEWSFLASH! Body Fat 12%!!!

OMG!! What great news...goal set on March 31st was 12% and BLAM, there it is. I'm excited to say the least. This means, assuming the numbers are correct, in 12 weeks, I GAINED 1 pound of muscle (Lean body weight) and LOST 12 pounds of fat.....ESTATIC!!

Weight 119.0 (down 3.5...water weight gone!!)

AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch (easy)
31 minutes of SPRINTS! HARD

PM cardio:
10-20 spinning or recumbent bike

Weights: Shoulders

Feeling: eeehhh, personal issues. Fitness wise good

This week's plan (revised again):
Mon: Back bi's
Tue: lighter legs
Wed: Shoulders
Thur: chest/tri's
Fri: rest
Sat: legs & ??
Sun: Back bi's

Plan:

4:45 1 egg white
6:15 low carb protein shake
8:30 1 whole eggs & 2 whites & 3 oz chicken & cucumbers
11:30 5 oz lean beef & cucumbers
2:30 5 oz tilipia & spinach w/dressing/Udo
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 6 oz tuna & broccoli

Scale moved back down...I think that's probably about right.

Still working thru the life issues. Seems a little heavier today than most. Sometimes I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster...happy, sad, happy, sad. Guess that's life. And it sure ain't easy some days....

Celebrating my last day of my 20's!!! Will post my 30 goals & mantra soon!

WOOOHHHHOOO, ready or not, here 30 comes :)

I'm stronger and more determined than ever...think I'm ready!

46 days (Tuesday!)

Weight 122.5 (carb up last night & bbq sauce--sodium!!)

AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch (easy)
11 minutes of stairmill HARD

PM cardio:
10 min recumbent bike (medium)
10 min stairmaster (medium)
misc running

Weights: legs

Feeling: pretty good...little headache this morning


This week's plan (revised):
Mon: Back bi's
Tue: lighter legs
Wed: Chest/Tri's
Thur: Shoulders
Fri: rest
Sat: legs & ??
Sun: Back bi's

Plan:

4:45 1 egg white
6:15 low carb protein shake
8:30 1 whole eggs & 2 whites & 3 oz chicken & cucumbers
11:30 5 oz tilipia & cucumbers
2:30 5 oz chicken & spinach w/dressing/Udo
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 6 oz London broil top steak & broccoli

Had an issue last night w/BBQ sauce...yep, just plain out of the bottle...ate probably 200 calories worth. SO nOT cool! Need to watch that kind of crap. I'm sure some of the weight gain this morning is from the sodium.

Interested to see the scale isn't moving at all....may contact Beverly advisor if things don't moved. Also ordered some of their fat burners they recommended.

Had a stranger come up to me at the gym last night and asked if I could train her because she wants her abs to look like mine. She was very complimentary....I was flattered. :)

Have had a couple of life issues that have me a little frustrated....just people crap. Gets my ass...but I need to let it go. Focusing solely on this competition will help.....things w/Seth are going so very well.

Body fat readings tomorrow morning....was @ 20% 12 weeks ago...we'll seee....hoping for 12-15%.

47 Days to Go (Monday)

Weight 121.0 (120.5 Sunday, 121 on Saturday)

AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch (easy)
17 minutes of treadmill intervals hard

PM cardio:
10 min incline walk

Weights: Back/bi's

Feeling: decent...a little peeved, but nothing big.

Ran 6 miles Saturday morning...LOVED it. Going to throw that long run into my weekly training...will limit it to one hour but may do 2x on long day to get the distance I need. 1/2 marathon in early Sept.

Worked legs hard Saturday...very good workout (also did pullups!). Sunday was chest/lighter shoulders (w/o military presses). Both days were good.


This week's plan:
Mon: Back bi's
Tue: lighter legs
Wed: Shoulders
Thur: Chest/Tri's
Fri: rest
Sat: legs & ??
Sun: Back bi's

Plan:

4:45 1 cup SF Jello
6:15 low carb protein shake
8:30 1 whole eggs & 4 whites & 2 oz tilipia & broc/cucumbers
11:30 5 oz chicken breast & broc/green/caulif/peppers
2:30 5 oz tilipia & spinach w/dressing/Udo
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 Carbup (bananna, 1 cup oatmeal, sweet potato & peanut butter)

Had an issue this morning...in a quandry....hoping this one will work itself out.

Shoes ordered yesterday.

Scale is stuck....not overly concerned because I think the fat loss is still coming....will monitor a week...hoping to go below 120 by this time next week.

50 to go (Friday)

Weight 121.5 (+0.5)

AM cardio:
5 min run w/pooch (easy)
11 minutes of treadmill intervals hard

PM cardio:
a few minutes if I can

Weights: rest

Feeling: good...darn good....not too overly hungry today after the carb-up yesterday...this is good.

Decent back/bi's workout last night w/some extra cardio. Overall pretty good night.

Seth & I talked some...guess it's all ironed out for now. Hopefully getting the divorce thing to a resolution also.

Should be a good weekend...only 1 appt all weekend. That is VERY good :) :) :)


Last night shoulders was pretty good workout....lifted w/friend, Mike. He got on my nerves and I was in a pissy mood, but did get a good lift in. Ran some late last night to try to handle frustration of day...it did help.

This week's plan:
Thur: back/bi's
Fri: rest
Sat: legs & tri's
Sun: Chest & light Shoulders

Plan:

4:45 1 cup SF Jello
6:15 low carb protein shake
8:30 1 whole eggs & 4 whites & 2 oz tilipia & green peppers/cucumbers
11:30 5 oz chicken breast & broc/green/caulif/peppers
2:30 5 oz pork chop & spinach w/dressing/Udo
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 Carbup (bananna, 1 cup oatmeal, sweet potato & peanut butter)

Big sigh....

The James/divorce issue has been flaring. He called me anorexic & old looking (among many other bad things). I know he says these things out of anger & jealousy but I can't help but feel bad.

Then Seth really let me have it last night...instead of being supportive, he was very critical of me and the way I'm handling this divorce situation. He knows it all...jeesh. Might re-evaluate this whole situation. Just not comfortable with the way he talked to me and the things he said...it's sad, because I do like him a lot. Just can't overlook important qualities like this though. We'll see.....

Good friend's dog is very ill as well. I feel terrible...hopefully the little guy will pull through.

So anyways, this is a sunshiny message. Everything is going to be alright...guess I just need another day of introspection to try to figure things out.

Some days feel like a rollercoaster....and I'm feeling a little fat today too.... Okay, going to work to overcome all of this.

7 weeks tomorrow....now that makes me a little nervous :)

51 Days to go (Thursday)

Weight 121.0 (+1.5)

AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch (easy)
13 minutes of treadmill intervals hard

PM cardio:
a few minutes if I can

Weights: back/bi's

Feeling: okay...little sad & myphed about personal problems but nothing fitness related.

Last night shoulders was pretty good workout....lifted w/friend, Mike. He got on my nerves and I was in a pissy mood, but did get a good lift in. Ran some late last night to try to handle frustration of day...it did help.

This week's plan:
Thur: back/bi's
Fri: rest
Sat: legs & tri's
Sun: Chest & light Shoulders

Plan:

4:45 1 cup SF Jello
6:15 low carb protein shake
8:30 1 whole eggs & 4 whites & 2 oz tilipia & green peppers/cucumbers
11:30 5 oz chicken breast & broc/green/caulif/peppers
2:30 5 oz pork chop & spinach w/dressing/Udo
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 Carbup (bananna, 1 cup oatmeal, sweet potato & peanut butter)

Big sigh....

The James/divorce issue has been flaring. He called me anorexic & old looking (among many other bad things). I know he says these things out of anger & jealousy but I can't help but feel bad.

Then Seth really let me have it last night...instead of being supportive, he was very critical of me and the way I'm handling this divorce situation. He knows it all...jeesh. Might re-evaluate this whole situation. Just not comfortable with the way he talked to me and the things he said...it's sad, because I do like him a lot. Just can't overlook important qualities like this though. We'll see.....

Good friend's dog is very ill as well. I feel terrible...hopefully the little guy will pull through.

So anyways, this is a sunshiny message. Everything is going to be alright...guess I just need another day of introspection to try to figure things out.

Some days feel like a rollercoaster....and I'm feeling a little fat today too.... Okay, going to work to overcome all of this.

52 to Go! (Wednesday)

Weight 119.5 (-3.5! water weight gone)

AM cardio:
5 min run w/pooch (easy)
32 minutes of sprints! HARD

PM cardio:
a few minutes if I can

Weights: Shoulders/Traps

Feeling: good....hamstrings are crampy! Body is sore.

This week's plan:
Wed: Shoulders
Thur: back/bi's
Fri: rest
Sat: legs & tri's
Sun: Chest & light Shoulders

Plan:

5:30 2 oz tilipia
6:30 1 oz tilipia; 1 oz chicken...few veggies (post workout)
8:30 1 whole eggs & 3 whites & 3 oz tilipia & broc/green peppers/caulif
11:30 5 oz chicken breast & broc/green/caulif/peppers
2:30 5 oz pork chop & spinach w/dressing/Udo
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 6 oz tuna steak and veggies..YUMMY!

Well, life progresses. Have had some AWESOME feedback from people in general. One of the instructors at my gym (who I've never spoken to...always strikes me as kind of "uppidity") stopped me admidst a conversation to say "you are looking so good"....shocked the heck out of me. Anyways, I feel good.

I'm visualizing myself on that stage. Have a new picture I printed of Amy Peters (one of my biggest role models) on stage this past weekend. I KNOW I can do this.....feeling strong...muscles are looking okay (although they do look small sometimes to me).....

Isn't it funny how things in life work out the way they do....this journey is rather daunting and POOF, along comes my neighbor (10 steps!) and he's so knowledgeable and supportive and enjoys the same things I do. I'm truly thankful and amazed.

Okay back to planet earth....sprints hurt a little this morning. Tri's/chest & back are still sore from the workouts earlier in the week. Feel like I might have eaten a little much this morning....but I don't guess the little extra protein will hurt much.

53 to go! Tuesday

Weight 123 (same as yesterday)

AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch (easy)
16 minutes interval on treadmill

PM cardio:
a few minutes if I can

Weights: CHEST

Feeling: better...but hungry. Those carb ups give me craving the next day like CRAZY!


This week's plan:
Tuesday: Chest
Wed: Shoulders
Thur: back/bi's
Fri: rest
Sat: legs & tri's
Sun: Chest & light Shoulders

Plan:

4:30 2 oz pork/chicken (tasted while cooking)
6:15 low carb protein shake
8:30 1 whole eggs & 2 whites & 3 oz tilipia & broc/green peppers/caulif
11:30 5 oz chicken breast & broc/green/caulif/peppers
2:30 5 oz pork chop & spinach w/dressing/Udo
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 6 oz tuna steak and veggies..YUMMY!

Ordered suits today! Whoooo, I'm excited!!

Fighting big time hungries today.....hate that.

54 Days to go--Monday

Weight 123 (up 2...121 Sunday, 120.5 on Saturday))

AM cardio:
30 min run w/pooch (med)

PM cardio:
a few minutes if I can

Weights: rest day

Feeling: tired, wore out...but pretty good mood

Saturday worked back & bi's...did pull-ups..sore!! Sunday, legs & tri's....and abs. Two great workouts w/Seth

This week's plan:
Tuesday: Chest
Wed: Shoulders
Thur: back/bi's
Fri: rest
Sat: legs & tri's
Sun: Shoulders

Plan:

5:30 sf jello
8:00 1 whole eggs & 3 whites & 3 oz chicken breast & broc/green peppers/caulif
11:00 5 oz tilipia & spinach w/dressing/Udo
2:30 6 oz tilipia & broc/green/caulif/peppers
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:00 carb up !!

Good weekend...worked lots, rested some...Seth & I talked about our issues on Friday. Communication is a good thing!!

Making good progress...my body is feeling tighter...getting lots of good comments from peeps. I really think I'm moving in the right direction!

The carb depletion is interesting....get grouchy & feel very wore out! Definitely have brain fog.

Did measurements last night...going to order suits tomorrow hopefully.

57 to go! (Friday)

Weight 121.5 (holding steady!)

AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch (easy)
30 min trail run (was supposed to meet a friend at 5:25 this morning....he no showed...NOT happy!...pissed to say the least)

PM cardio:
a few minutes if I can

Feeling: Irritated & sad, I'm afraid.

Last night-legs....did lots of different exercises...worked heavy. Then got an additional 12 minutes of cardio last night.

This week's plan:
Fri- Shoulders
Sat Back/Bi's
Sun- Legs

Plan:

4:45 1 egg white
6:15 low carb protein shake
8:30 1 whole eggs & 2 whites & 3 oz chicken breast & broc/green peppers/caulif
11:30 5 oz turkey meatloaf & spinach w/dressing/Udo
2:30 4 oz pork chop & 2 oz ck breast and broc/green/caulif/peppers
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 pork chop & veges

Carb up last night was interesting. MAN I was FULL. And bloated...not sure if that is normal or not.

Had a great run this morning....those carbs sure did help...was pissed off that I got stood up & it was his idea to boot!

In a doozy of a mood today....bad week w/personal training peeps....lack of consideration of my time really gets my butt.

Seth's comments really bug me too so I attempted to tell him how his "I can't wait till your competition is over" comments make me feel. Don't think I was successful in communication. *big sigh* Really starting to wonder if this one is going to make it or not.

Joe is back w/his e-mails this morning. He says he'd like to see me soon. Another *big sigh*....God, this man has such an affect on me...not sure what I wish for in this situation! Sanity?

Feeling very alone today....like no one understands me or even cares too..

This too shall pass.

58 to go (Thursday)

Weight 121.5 (holding steady!)

AM cardio:
30 min run w/pooch (easy)

PM cardio:
a few minutes if I can

Feeling: Good, stiff/sore

Last night-chest/tri's....set a new PB on flat bench...strength is improving.

Seth told me I look "too skinny"...in a negative sense. Jeez, that hurt. I know he's trying to be supportive...also asked how I was going to be after the competition....hmmmmm, not so sure about this conversation. Makes me feel uneasy. He doesn't seem rather accepting of me...

Slept in this morning till 6 (pt appt canceled)...that was heavenly.


This week's plan:
Thur- Legs
Fri- Shoulders
Sat Back/Bi's
Sun- Legs

Plan:

6:00 1 egg white
6:50 1 egg white & tblsp UDO's
8:30 1 whole eggs & 2 whites & 3 oz chicken breast & broc/green peppers/caulif
11:30 5 oz turkey meatloaf & spinach w/dressing/Udo
2:30 6 oz ck breast and broc/green/caulif/peppers
5:30 low carb protein shake (1 & 1/4 scoop)
8:30 carb up meal:
1 cup oatmeal
1 5 oz sweet pot
1 small banana
and 1 tbls peanut butter

Started on the Ultra 40's & Amino acids last nigt...Seth also teased me on how many supplements I'm taking...jeesh.

Looking VERY forward to those carbs tonight!!

59 to go!

Weight 121.5

AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch
30 min of SPRINTS! (7 series & 7 sprints)

PM cardio:
a few minutes if I can


Feeling: Great

Last night I had a pretty good back & bicep workout...feeling strong. Getting good feedback.

Didn't get to sleep till almost 10:30...need to do better tonight. My body needs the sleep!

This week's plan:
Wed- Chest/tri's
Thur- Legs
Fri- Shoulders
Sat Back/Bi's
Sun- Legs

Plan:

4:45 1 egg white
6:00 low carb protein shake (post workout) & tblsp UDO's
8:30 1 whole eggs & 2 whites & 4 oz turkey breast & broc/green peppers
11:30 6 oz turkey meatloaf & broc & green peppers
2:30 4 oz salmon and broc/green peppers
5:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 6 oz chicken or pork, vegetables

Supps should be delivered today. Tomorrow night is carb-up meal. Looking forward to that...miss my oats :)

60 Days to go!

Weight 121.0 (what???....ahh scale weight...so inconsistent!)

AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch
15 min intervals on treadmill

PM cardio:
15 min of something

Feeling: Great

Last night did some light cardo & that's it. Hung out with Seth....what an AMAZING time....only spent an hour or so but it was magical. He's an awesome man....and I'm very very fortunate to have him in my life.

Oh yea, was in bed by 9:45 last night...which puts me almost 7 hour of sleep! Improving :)


This week's plan:
Tues-Back/bi's
Wed- Legs
Thur- Chest/tri's
Fri- Shoulders
Sat Legs
Sun- Back/Bi's

Plan:

4:45 2 egg whites
8:00 2 whole eggs & 2 whites & 1/2 cup oatmeal
10:30 turkey meatloaf & 5 oz sweet pot
12:30 chicken breast & broc
3:30 tilipia & yogurt
6:30 protein shake
9:00 2 whole eggs & 2 egg whites & broc

Will switch to my new Bev. plan on Thursday (carb cycling)...very excited for this. Supps should be delivered on Wed.

Man, my life is good.....SOOOOOO many wonderful people. It really amazes me.

61 Days to go

Weight 124.5 (added creatine to my program Sat. See below)

AM cardio:
30 min run w/pooch

PM cardio:
light...

Today is a day of REST....needed :)

Feeling: Good!

Seth & I worked legs HARD Saturday w/tri's. Sunday we worked shoulders hard (those need to Grow!). I'm sore in the shoulders today.

After consulting with several people and gathering info, I'm making the following changes:
1) Adding Betagen (creatine supp) for the next 30 days
2) Focus is on gaining muscle mass...heavy weights short sets.
3) I'm overdoing it with the cardio....will cut back to around 30 minutes a day...give or take.
4) The next 5 weeks will be a muscle mass gain focus (although not a true "bulk" since I need to continue to lose fat...last 4 weeks will be cutting (where I'll add back in the extra cardio).
5) I need to rest more & get good sleep...will focus on that. My body really shut down last Thursday & Friday...not good.
6) Changing to Beverly meal plan on Wed or Thursday. Will post then...also ordered Mass Amino's and Ultra 40's (liver tabs)...will add that into my supplements


This week's plan:
Mon-rest
Tues-Back/bi's
Wed- Legs
Thur- Chest/tri's
Fri- Shoulders
Sat Legs
Sun- Back/Bi's

Plan:

5:00 1 whole egg & 1 egg white
8:00 2 whole eggs & 2 whites & 1/2 cup oatmeal
10:30 turkey meatloaf & 5 oz sweet pot
1:00 Salad @ Bennigans?? (going out to lunch...will be onplan)
3:45 chicken breast or tilipia & cream of wheat
8:00 2 whole eggs & 2 egg whites & broc

Come on MUSCLES!!!! GROWWWW!!

BTW, I think the fat loss is coming along quite nicely. This is good.

Life sparkles!!

65 to go

Weight 122.5 (back up 1 pd)
AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch
18 minutes of intense treadmill run intervals

PM cardio:
45 minutes of some sort cardio & bi's

Last night I hit back hard and light legs. Then I forced myself to 20 minutes of stairmaster & 10 min run w/pooch (and 3 pt appts!)

Fri-chest
Sat-legs & tris
Sun-shoulders

Feeling: Good!

Sore again...quads & back...weird cravings, wouldn't say hunger, maybe just craving wierd things (like kethup & splenda)....

Plan:

4:30 1 whole egg & 1 egg white
8:00 2 whole eggs & 2 whites & 1/2 cup oatmeal
10:00 turkey meatloaf & broc
12:00 5 oz chicken & 5 oz sweet pot
3:00 porkchop & cream of wheat
5:30 yogurt
7:00 low carb protein shake
8:45 2 whole eggs & 2 egg whites & broc

Having a "fat" day...man the mind is powerful :) Think I picked out a couple suits I like...may order next week. Need to get them and my shoes so I can start wearing them and practicing, etc.

A little over 9 weeks to go!

And my clothes I wear to work are DROOPPPY....look like shit...sometimes I think TOO big clothes are worse than too small ones. Ahhhhhhhhh.....

66 Days to go!

Weight 121.5 (down 1 pd)
AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch
35 minutes of HARD springs

PM cardio:
30 minutes of some sort

Got about 45 minutes of varying cardio last night between appts & lunges w/pt clients.

Hit back & light legs tonight.
Thur-cardio & bi's
Fri-chest
Sat-legs & tris
Sun-shoulders

Feeling: Awesome!

Learned some interesting things about egg yolks....may start eating a couple more of these...didn't realize how much protein, vitamins & good fat I was throwing away!

Submitted a client profile to Beverly. Will see what they send me.

Little sore today and HUNGRY....ate an extra yogurt this morning a little low-carb kethup at lunch...beginning to think these sprints do this to me....same happened last Wed.

Got 2 compliments as I was leaving the gym today...hips/butt are definitely shrinking, albeit slowly.

Plan:

4:30 2 oz chicken
6:00 2 egg whites
8:30 4 egg whites & 1/2 cup oatmeal
10:30 5 oz chicken & 5 oz sweet pot
11:00 low carb yogurt
12:30 5 oz turkey meatloaf & broc
3:30 porkchop & cream of wheat
6:30 low carb protein shake
8:30 yogurt
9:00 2 whole egss & 2 egg whites & broc

Seth is home...happy me. Feelings for him are definitely growing strong.....LOTS of good stuff there.

Got the video I ordered last night on NPC Figure comps....interesting stuff.

67 Days to go

Weight 122.5 (holding steady)
AM cardio:
10 min run w/pooch
10 min on stairway machine (to hell! lol)
10 min on stepper...pretty intense

PM cardio:
30 minutes of some sort

Worked shoulders & chest hard last night. Will take today as rest. Hit back & bi's tomorrow.

Feeling: great!

Thinking of ways to cut back my food consumption.....will hold steady this week but may cut back some starting next week.

Had to force myself outside last night at 9:45 pm to get the last of my cardio in....tired, tired but focused. Didn't eat or drink a thing when I went out to meet some friends at the local seafood pub. I'm getting used to this I think!!

Plan:

4:30 2 egg whites
6:30 low car protein shake
8:45 4 egg whites & 1/2 cup oatmeal
11:00 turkey meatloaf & 1/2 cup oatmeal
1:00 chicken breasts & broc
3:45 porkchop & cream of wheat
6:45 low carb protein shake
9:00 5 egg whites & broc

Joe (former love) is pulling at my heart strings this morning...sent me a very erotic e-mail and says he looks forward to seeing me. This all still makes me so very anxious. Just love him so much and miss him so much...but can't go down that road...hopefully. Sigh...part of me wishes for it to be again.

Glad I have my pre-comp focus on to keep my mind off of this stuff!

Start of my blog

Scale weight 122.5
Am Exercise:
15 min jog w/Brandy
Did 1/2 my shoulder workout this morning (will finish balance this evening)
16 minute interval on treadmill

Pm Exercise:
Chest & rest of shoulders
30 minutes of cardio somehow

Feelings: Good...

How exciting....what a great day it is :)

Just found out I may be off work on Friday (Reagan Day-Fed office closed). Ahh, that is awesome news.

The BB show in DC was awesome and scary. I really have a lot of fat to lose & muscle to gain in the next 9 weeks. I find it a little intimidating that everyone who saw my pictures commented on how big my butt was and how I need to lose that (like hello!).....anyways....

I bought a food scale & measuring cups last night so I will be more exact on my meals.

My plan:

4:45 2 oz of turkey meatloaf
6:30 Low carb protein shake
8:30 4 egg whites & 1/2 cup oatmeal
10:30 4 oz of turkey meatloaf; 6 oz sweet potato
1:00 5 oz of tilipia & broc/green peppers
3:45 5 oz pork chop & 1 packet cream of wheat
4:20 workout
5:30 Low carb protein shake
6:30 1 low carb yogurt
8:45 5 egg whites & 1 yolk....brocolli

Targeting around 1650 calories...not sure what this is...would love to feed into Fitday it just seems like I get stuck on it...

Butt Be Gone!! Heavy visualization going on...focused...on it. :)