ive been pretty good w/ going to the gym consistently. but ive only been doing cardio. which is better than nothing. but not good enough. sure i look smaller but i dont look toned. so i'm going to try to add resistance training with the cruise to motivate me.
nothing too strict w/ the plan. but something like:
cardio (x30-60mins) x 6 days/week resistance band/weights - M, W, F yoga - Tu, Th, Sat
i told robert i was gonna do a 3 week liquid cleanse til the cruise. lol.
again nothing too strict. but def going to follow a few key principles
- lots of veggies. the more colours in my meal. the better.
- carbs early in the morning b/c i need the energy at work. non-existent at night. and its gotta be whole grain.
- protein. protein. protein. but stayin away from shakes and too much meat. so i'm going to get my grams via beans, chick peas, low fat/non-fat dairy (cheese, milk, yogurt), spinach, salmon (for the omegas), tofu, etc.
- almonds/walnuts for snacking. i used to do the south beach bars. but since im going low carb til the cruise. gonna have to substitute.
this low carb thing blows. im dragging major ass throughout the day. my brain refuses to function. always hungry. and i swear im gonna pass out DJ tanner style after working out. its prob a combination of low carb and not getting enough calories. hmm....
People on Atkins for example, usually have focus issues while doing low carb. Your brain needs a minimum to function at full capacity, and when you are on low carb and training, it gets burned up quickly.
Maybe you can add carbs to your pre-workout meal, or hte one before just for hte energy?
Dont faint DJ!
So it looks like just you and me on this board, huh?
ya cravings are super tough. everytime i see something good on tv it makes me crave. biggest thing for me is pizza. maybe this weekend i can have it for my cheat meal! woohooo!
gave into the cravings. had some combos. but only a few pieces (4) at a time. still havent finished the small pack. its all about moderation.
did a bit more work-out wise today since i didnt get to go to the gym yesterday and tmrw is shot. going out to dinner for restaurant week. maybe i'll try to do some yoga tmrw morning.
i'll be honest. it was a laid back workout day. the intensity was just enough to work up a sweat and release stress from work. said no to another AYCE (sushi) & ACYD event (beer). my poor social life. lol.
meal 1: oatmeal. orange. black coffee. meal 2: tuna. bean, kale & squash soup. meal 3: frozen yogurt. meal 4: a whole lot of stuff i shouldnt be eating.
not a good day for the diet. but prob a good day for my sanity. sucks i didnt have time to cook food for my lunch tmrw. i'll have to figure something out.
suka sets! i think that when im done my 12 weeks on BFL, im gonna go all out with Suka Sets for the last 3 weeks before the wedding. low carb + suka sets = world vision commercial (flys around the face and all!)
meal 1: oatmeal. turkey sausage. green tea. meal 2: south beach bar. coffee black. meal 3: chicken & veggies w/ marinara. meal 4: south beach bar. meal 5: turkey sausage w/ brussel sprouts. beets w/ ricotta.
the disadvantage of being a gym that's $10/month. its ridiculously packed all the time. i got outta work a bit late. got to the gym. couldnt find a free locker. *shaking head*. so i left and decided to walk around for an hour to 'de-stress'. man i was annoyed. heh. to make up for it i'm going to wake up extra early tmrw (430am) and hit the gym before work.
ive discovered that if you're really starving but don't want to stuff yourself. eat brussel sprouts. dense foods make you feel full faster. its the basis of the 'volumetric' diet.
meal 1: 1/2 bagel(BB) w/ lite lox cc. meal 2: 1/2 bagel (BB) w/ lite lox cc. coffee black. meal 3: berries smoothie w/ soy milk & protein. walnuts. meal 4: south beach bar. meal 5: south beach bar. meal 6: chicken w/ broccolli & mushrooms (steamed).
work was dead. then picked up late in the afternoon. got back from work late. feelin under the weather. hopefully it passes before the cruise. nite folks.
meal 1: greek yogurt w/ honey. meal 2: McDs fruit & maple oatmeal. coffee black. meal 3: 6"-oven roasted chicken sub (BB) w/ veggies & mustard. meal 4: south beach bar. coffee black. meal 5: AYCE/AYCD sushi & beer. meal 6: more beer. :)
tried out the oatmeal from McDs cause i got a free coupon. it aint bad...if you ask for no brown sugar. i did not (because i did not know there was an option until i read the nutrition label). 39g(!!!) of sugar vs. 19g. HUGE diff. damn.
friends bday happenings last nite. but my tummy wouldnt let me go nuts. i had the equiv to a main course sized salad and two rolls. for AYCE, thats pretty pathetic in my book. this nonsense better not happen on the cruise.
the beer though. oh man. its been a while.
ive been M.I.A. at the G.Y.M x 3 days now. time to pick it up!
going to the gym is starting to get harder and harder. i didnt get my ass to the gym til an hour before it closed. but it was good. sweating is...'liberating'. lol.
i think im pushing it a little too much w/ my diet. i dont think im getting enough calories in. im always starving. i should prob increase my portion sizes. but im scared of overeating.
meal 1: oatmeal. coffee black. meal 2: south beach bar. meal 3: tofu, beans & veggies w/ marinara. meal 4: assorted fruit bowl. greek yogurt w/ honey. meal 5: canned tuna. walnuts. green tea. meal 6: spoon PB.
to add to my calorie burning and battle my laziness, i decided to walk to and from the gym w/ a little detouring here and there. the weather was real nice today. might as well take advantage of it.
its interesting that the bike feels like the harder workout. but clocks a lower amount of cals.
meal 4 prob wasnt the best post-workout meal. but was very satisfying. i havent had cut fruit in a while.
while on the cruise. i will do more weight training. since i am severely lacking in that.
meal 1: south beach bar. meal 2: stewed beef noodle soup. roast pork. meal 3: frozen yogurt. green tea. meal 4: brussel sprouts & roast pork. meal 5: spoon PB.
i walked A LOT today. midtown to chinatown. then chinatown back to bk (via bk bridge). then around park slope (mah hood). i was soo pooped i took a nap. a very loooong nap. heh.
i will do a bit of yoga before bed.
my mind is already in vacay-dun give a sh*t-everything healthy out the window-mode.
but. i'll watch my eatin til i see the boys tmrw nite. then its utter debauchery til monday.
ladies & gents. lets get ready for our (respective) memorable weekends!
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake (water). coffee black. meal 2: tofu & veggies w/ marinara sauce. meal 3: nutrigrain bar. glass of red wine. meal 4: avocado sandwich (WB) meal 5: korean bbq and such.
i tried a workout from one of my oxygen mags. no weights involved. just you and a whole lotta lunges and squats. i was surprised at how much i was sweating. i guess cause i kept moving from exercise to exercise. it was good.
the 'romantic' walk was w/ one of my classmates. my 'pseudo-bf' here. every so often we meet up to take a few hour leisure stroll exploring the city.
the korean bbq was alright. i ate to feel full. but not uncomfortable/angry full. i didnt want to go, but i promised the boys here that i would after the cruise since i was so lame beforehand. im gonna throw in the towel. i just cannot enjoy the massive amounts of food anymore. i dont feel good about myself. lol.
one thing i do gotta watch out for now is alcohol. tis' bday season again!
thank goodness lent is coming up. everyday is friday for forty days. or i go full out vegetarian. still debating.
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake (water). coffee black. meal 2: beans, spinach, blue cheese medley. meal 3: south beach bar. meal 4: protein shake (vanilla flavour w/ water, greek yogurt, PB) meal 5: beans, spinach, blue cheese medley. green tea. meal 6: spoon PB.
body is actually sore. i like. so i will do some yoga and stretches to ease the muscles.
upped the level for the bike. n suffered when i upped the level on the elliptical as well. gotta remember to keep hydrated.
meal 4 was tres delicious. and its natural PB (just peanuts and salt on the ingredient list).
my most favouritest healthy instant oatmeal that ive ever tried is from a company that only sells their products in michigan. i am on a mission to find something similar. or i guess i could start making my own from scratch. heh.
meal 1: protein shake w/ greek yogurt. oatmeal. meal 2: tofu, cabbage & noodle stir-fry. green tea. meal 3: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB. meal 4: multigrain/WW bun. black tea. meal 5: wine. pizza.
day started late.
i was looking through a chinese take out menu that was dropped off in our mail and started to crave. so i put the menu away and attempted my own asian concoction. it was no gen tso's. but still satisfying.
pseudo-bf is becoming another diet-buster person on my list. but he isnt as bad as others.
just gotta keep in mind i can't be 100% strict all the time. and if i know im hangin w/ a diet-buster. i should have a healthy snack beforehand so im not starving when we do eat. or i look for the healthiest choices.
ie. meal 4 was at a chinese bakery. he got the coconut bun. and i opted for the plain multi/WW bun.
meal 5. he attempted making pizza from scratch for the first time. it was good. fresh ingredients. and i only had one slice. BUT. we did polish off a bottle of wine. :S
meal 1: protein shake w/ greek yogurt. oatmeal. meal 2: tofu, cabbage & noodle stir-fry. green tea. meal 3: south beach bar. coffee black. meal 4: south beach bar. meal 5: meal 2: tofu, cabbage & noodle stir-fry.
walked the city again today. did some sight-seeing w/ an old friend. im really going to miss that about nyc.
was supposed to go to a friends party but passed out. so its good that i avoided a big dinner and more alcohol. but now i have to think of an excuse when i see him. lol.
cravings are getting out of control again. damn the cycle. heh.
resistance band (upper body) yoga (didnt do it yesterday)
diet.
meal 1: protein shake w/ greek yogurt. oatmeal. coffee black. meal 2: bean, kale & other veggies w/ marinara sauce. meal 3: south beach bar. meal 4: bean, kale & blue cheese medley. meal 5: bean, kale & blue cheese medley. meal 6: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
a few thoughts:
considering how my diets been. being a vegetarian for lent shouldnt be too bad. hopefully. maybe i should keep seafood.
what do you guys think?
focusing more on resistance training is definitely paying off. im seeing more changes w/ my body now than i did before the cruise, when i was prioritizing cardio.
was on my way to the gym and then there was a notice that a few subway stops along the line were being skipped due to a police investigation that was going on at the station near my gym. although i couldve walked to the gym, i decided to just go home in case there was another crazy serial killer riding the subway lines (note: this happened a few weeks ago in manhattan).
anywho. i found out some guy was trying to walk between the train cars, fell and died.
thats ok. i like doing this to keep track of myself. u guys can still call me out. and i can reply to jay. lol.
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake w/ greek yogurt & blueberries. meal 2: south beach bar. meal 3: beef patty & coco bread. meal 4: CHEEBURGER w/ fries.
long day at work. got to scrub in today. so that was good.
meals 4 and 5 were delicious. although i didnt really eat my coco bread or fries. so that was a waste. im just tryin to get my fixes in before lent.
plus...im trying to be careful. last nite my stomach woke me up at 2am. i bolted to the bathroom. and threw up pure gastric acid. i was NOT in a good mood. prob the mix of fat & spice. i ate A LOT of the spicy chicken wings.
talk about emotional eating. i hear ya on this one janey.
my damage = CARBS.
tmrw is the beginning of what could be a very stressful week for me. a decision will be sent to my email at 12pm that will dictate the next step of my career.
meal 1: cream of wheat w/ almonds. protein shake. meal 2: egg whites(2), bok-choy, brown rice. meal 3: south beach bar. meal 4: beets w/ riccotta. meal 5: bok-choy w/ brown rice. green tea. meal 6: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
lazy lazy lazy.
so...in order for me to workout. i need to be at least a little bit active (ie. get out of the house). during the week, the days i dont go to the gym are the days i dont go to work or dont have an errand to run.
im going to attempt to cook lentils tmrw.
kinda iffy about my carb intake. but i need the cals/sustenance.
73 comments:
the workout plan:
ive been pretty good w/ going to the gym consistently. but ive only been doing cardio. which is better than nothing. but not good enough. sure i look smaller but i dont look toned. so i'm going to try to add resistance training with the cruise to motivate me.
nothing too strict w/ the plan. but something like:
cardio (x30-60mins) x 6 days/week
resistance band/weights - M, W, F
yoga - Tu, Th, Sat
time to tighten this shiz up.
the diet plan:
i told robert i was gonna do a 3 week liquid cleanse til the cruise. lol.
again nothing too strict. but def going to follow a few key principles
- lots of veggies. the more colours in my meal. the better.
- carbs early in the morning b/c i need the energy at work. non-existent at night. and its gotta be whole grain.
- protein. protein. protein. but stayin away from shakes and too much meat. so i'm going to get my grams via beans, chick peas, low fat/non-fat dairy (cheese, milk, yogurt), spinach, salmon (for the omegas), tofu, etc.
- almonds/walnuts for snacking. i used to do the south beach bars. but since im going low carb til the cruise. gonna have to substitute.
- portions: keep em small. keep em often.
i know. i sound like a health mag.
yay jen! sounds good. now you can for sure reach your goal of walking around topless on the cruise.... everywhere!
1/28/11
diet.
meal 1: whole wheat bagel w/ tofu spread
meal 2: grilled chicken wrap w/ honey mustard. black coffee.
meal 3: canned tuna
meal 4: tofu w/ mushrooms & kale.
meal 5: almonds & walnuts.
workout.
nothing really. did a few exercises w/ the resistance band. never used it before. so tryin to figure shiz out.
1/29/11
workout.
beginner yoga
elliptical (45 mins)
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. greek yogurt w/ honey & almonds. black coffee.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: veggie medley (spinach, zucchini, mushroom) w/ turkey sausage and low-fat ricotta
meal 4: almonds & walnuts
meal 5: grilled salmon cobb salad. shrimp & black bean soup.
goin drinkin tonite. dun dun dun...
woot drinking! warm up for the the Bahamas!
plans changed. didnt end up going. saved myself some calories i guess. heh.
1/30/11
workout.
walking(?). i know kinda lame. but i walked A LOT around the city today. the plus side of living in nyc.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. black coffee.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: almonds & walnuts.
meal 4: turkey sausage & veggie medley (zucchini, mushroom, spinach)
meal 5: shrimp teriyaki stir-fry (cabbage, mushroom, zucchini)
meal 6: greek yogurt w/ honey, almonds & walnuts.
i like that im cooking for myself now. know what does/does not go into my food. and it saves money.
man im getting old...lol.
ya making ur own food is great! takes alot more time and isnt as convenient, but better for you and way cheaper!
good stuff!
1/31/11
workout.
elliptical (30mins).
resistance band and weights.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. black coffee.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: shrimp & tofu teriyaki stir-fry (cabbage, mushroom, zucchini).
meal 4: almonds & walnuts.
meal 5: meal 5: shrimp teriyaki stir-fry (cabbage, mushroom, zucchini). toast (1 slice, BB).
meal 6: greek yogurt w/ honey.
this low carb thing blows. im dragging major ass throughout the day. my brain refuses to function. always hungry. and i swear im gonna pass out DJ tanner style after working out. its prob a combination of low carb and not getting enough calories. hmm....
Ya low carb does that.
People on Atkins for example, usually have focus issues while doing low carb. Your brain needs a minimum to function at full capacity, and when you are on low carb and training, it gets burned up quickly.
Maybe you can add carbs to your pre-workout meal, or hte one before just for hte energy?
Dont faint DJ!
So it looks like just you and me on this board, huh?
lol no kidding unh?
well as long as ppl are workin to be healthy even if not wanting to write it...its all good.
yeah im gonna bring more bars with me.
2/1/11
workout.
yoga (25mins).
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. toast(1, BB) w/ PB. black coffee.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: shrimp teriyaki stir-fry (cabbage, mushroom, zucchini).
meal 4: south beach bar.
meal 5: steamed veggies (squash, brussel sprouts, beets) w/ turkey sausage.
long day at work. cravings are getting out of control. but not giving in. didnt go to the gym. yoga is tough.
ya cravings are super tough. everytime i see something good on tv it makes me crave. biggest thing for me is pizza. maybe this weekend i can have it for my cheat meal! woohooo!
2/2/11
workout.
some cardio machine (30mins).
elliptical (30mins).
weights & resistance band.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. toast (1, BB) w/ PB. green tea.
meal 2: almonds & walnuts
meal 3: shrimp teriyaki stir-fry (cabbage, mushroom, zucchini). combos.
meal 4: south beach bar. combos.
meal 5: shrimp w/ veggies (brussel sprouts, red peppers, zucchini). beets w/ ricotta.
gave into the cravings. had some combos. but only a few pieces (4) at a time. still havent finished the small pack. its all about moderation.
did a bit more work-out wise today since i didnt get to go to the gym yesterday and tmrw is shot. going out to dinner for restaurant week. maybe i'll try to do some yoga tmrw morning.
2/3/11
workout.
none.
diet.
meal 1: bagel (BB) w/ lite lox cc. coffee black.
meal 2: 'southwest' salad @ McD's sans dressing (*shaking head*).
meal 3: almonds & walnuts.
meal 4: orange.
meal 5: beet salad. veal & porchini ragu w/ polenta. some ridiculously amazing dark chocolate brownie/fudge bar thing w/ caramel. MAN it was good. coffee black.
cheat meal was def worth it just for that dessert. back to the grind tmrw.
2/4/11
workout.
elliptical (45mins).
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. yogurt w/ honey & almonds. black coffee.
meal 2: almonds & walnuts.
meal 3: avocado sandwich (WB). orange.
meal 4: south beach bar.
meal 5: meal 5: shrimp w/ veggies (brussel sprouts, red peppers, zucchini). orange.
meal 6: yogurt w/ honey & walnuts.
i'll be honest. it was a laid back workout day. the intensity was just enough to work up a sweat and release stress from work. said no to another AYCE (sushi) & ACYD event (beer). my poor social life. lol.
2/5/11
workout.
yoga.
weights.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. greek yogurt w/ honey & walnuts. orange. black coffee.
meal 2: bean, kale & squash soup. green tea.
meal 3: spoon of PB. orange. green tea.
meal 4: bean, kale & squash soup. brussel sprouts.
meal 5: greek yogurt w/ honey & walnuts.
laid back day.
2/6/11
workout.
another nice pleasant walk around the city. heh.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. orange. black coffee.
meal 2: tuna. bean, kale & squash soup.
meal 3: frozen yogurt.
meal 4: a whole lot of stuff i shouldnt be eating.
not a good day for the diet. but prob a good day for my sanity. sucks i didnt have time to cook food for my lunch tmrw. i'll have to figure something out.
2/7/11
workout.
elliptical (30mins).
bike (15mins).
weights.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. orange. green tea.
meal 2: south beach bar. coffee black.
meal 3: walnuts.
meal 4: chicken & veggies w/ marinara.
meal 5: south beach bar.
meal 6: chicken & veggies w/ marinara and ricotta.
meal 7: spoon PB. orange.
i need to make my breakfast bigger. my stomach growls like crazy during work in the am.
ONE MORE WEEK!
2/8/11
workout.
bike (30mins).
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. greek yogurt w/ honey & walnuts. green tea.
meal 2: walnuts. coffee black.
meal 3: south beach bar.
meal 4: chicken & veggies w/ marinara.
meal 5: south beach bar.
meal 6: chicken & veggies w/ marinara & ricotta.
meal 7: orange. spoon PB.
i love goldfish crackers. i watch myself with how much and how often. but they're def my guilty pleasure.
im starting to get lazy w/ my workouts. i'm going to have to figure something out.
suka sets! i think that when im done my 12 weeks on BFL, im gonna go all out with Suka Sets for the last 3 weeks before the wedding. low carb + suka sets = world vision commercial (flys around the face and all!)
2/9/11
workout.
weights.
yoga.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. turkey sausage. green tea.
meal 2: south beach bar. coffee black.
meal 3: chicken & veggies w/ marinara.
meal 4: south beach bar.
meal 5: turkey sausage w/ brussel sprouts. beets w/ ricotta.
the disadvantage of being a gym that's $10/month. its ridiculously packed all the time. i got outta work a bit late. got to the gym. couldnt find a free locker. *shaking head*. so i left and decided to walk around for an hour to 'de-stress'. man i was annoyed. heh. to make up for it i'm going to wake up extra early tmrw (430am) and hit the gym before work.
ive discovered that if you're really starving but don't want to stuff yourself. eat brussel sprouts. dense foods make you feel full faster. its the basis of the 'volumetric' diet.
they also make your spooge taste/smell funky. fun fact lol
interesting...
i'll keep that in mind. no brussel sprouts when going out on a date.
lol. jk.
:P
What's suka?
throw up.
2/10/11
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: 1/2 bagel(BB) w/ lite lox cc.
meal 2: 1/2 bagel (BB) w/ lite lox cc. coffee black.
meal 3: berries smoothie w/ soy milk & protein. walnuts.
meal 4: south beach bar.
meal 5: south beach bar.
meal 6: chicken w/ broccolli & mushrooms (steamed).
work was dead. then picked up late in the afternoon. got back from work late. feelin under the weather. hopefully it passes before the cruise. nite folks.
Yo u better feel better! Booooo!!!!
2/11/11
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: greek yogurt w/ honey.
meal 2: McDs fruit & maple oatmeal. coffee black.
meal 3: 6"-oven roasted chicken sub (BB) w/ veggies & mustard.
meal 4: south beach bar. coffee black.
meal 5: AYCE/AYCD sushi & beer.
meal 6: more beer. :)
tried out the oatmeal from McDs cause i got a free coupon. it aint bad...if you ask for no brown sugar. i did not (because i did not know there was an option until i read the nutrition label). 39g(!!!) of sugar vs. 19g. HUGE diff. damn.
friends bday happenings last nite. but my tummy wouldnt let me go nuts. i had the equiv to a main course sized salad and two rolls. for AYCE, thats pretty pathetic in my book. this nonsense better not happen on the cruise.
the beer though. oh man. its been a while.
ive been M.I.A. at the G.Y.M x 3 days now. time to pick it up!
2/12/11
workout.
weights.
bike (30mins).
elliptical (20mins).
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. turkey sausage. coffee black.
meal 2: brussel sprouts & turkey sausage.
meal 3: chicken w/ broccolli & mushrooms (steamed). beets & ricotta.
meal 4: south beach bar.
meal 5: chicken w/ broccolli & mushrooms (steamed). tuna w/ marinara sauce.
meal 6: walnuts.
going to the gym is starting to get harder and harder. i didnt get my ass to the gym til an hour before it closed. but it was good. sweating is...'liberating'. lol.
i think im pushing it a little too much w/ my diet. i dont think im getting enough calories in. im always starving. i should prob increase my portion sizes. but im scared of overeating.
just call me ana.
ana rexia.
hah.
2/13/11
workout.
yoga.
diet.
meal 1: bagel (BB) w/ lite lox cc. coffee black.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: tofu, beans & veggies w/ marinara. green tea.
day started real late. then went out for a bit. so didnt go to the gym. and didnt think about grabbing some grub along the way.
body's tired and my lower back is killing me. so imma do some yoga before bed to relax.
2/14/11
workout.
bike (30mins).
elliptical (30mins).
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. coffee black.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: tofu, beans & veggies w/ marinara.
meal 4: assorted fruit bowl. greek yogurt w/ honey.
meal 5: canned tuna. walnuts. green tea.
meal 6: spoon PB.
to add to my calorie burning and battle my laziness, i decided to walk to and from the gym w/ a little detouring here and there. the weather was real nice today. might as well take advantage of it.
its interesting that the bike feels like the harder workout. but clocks a lower amount of cals.
meal 4 prob wasnt the best post-workout meal. but was very satisfying. i havent had cut fruit in a while.
while on the cruise. i will do more weight training. since i am severely lacking in that.
I CANNOT WAIT TO EAT!
DIETING BLOWS.
thank you.
2/15/11
workout.
walking.
yoga.
diet.
meal 1: south beach bar.
meal 2: stewed beef noodle soup. roast pork.
meal 3: frozen yogurt. green tea.
meal 4: brussel sprouts & roast pork.
meal 5: spoon PB.
i walked A LOT today. midtown to chinatown. then chinatown back to bk (via bk bridge). then around park slope (mah hood). i was soo pooped i took a nap. a very loooong nap. heh.
i will do a bit of yoga before bed.
my mind is already in vacay-dun give a sh*t-everything healthy out the window-mode.
but. i'll watch my eatin til i see the boys tmrw nite. then its utter debauchery til monday.
ladies & gents. lets get ready for our (respective) memorable weekends!
signing off til monday.
peace out.
4 days of gluttony + 2 days of anorexia = almost at baseline size - tone/definition + flab.
back to the daily grind.
second fitting in 3 weeks.
lets go!
2/22/11
workout.
resistance band (upper body)
elliptical (30mins)
bike (30mins)
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal w/ protein powder. coffee black.
meal 2: tofu & veggies w/ marinara.
meal 3: beans, spinach, blue cheese medley.
meal 4: beans, spinach, blue cheese medley. turkey sausage.
meal 5: spoon PB. green tea.
i gave in and bought protein powder. its the easiest/quickest way for me to add protein to my breakfast.
tried to focus my resistance training today. i want to start building muscle mass again.
bought lentils. read in one of the mags that theyre good for you. perhaps i'll try to make a soup tmrw.
anyone ever try making quinoa?
that's strange.. i don't see chicken parm or lobster or steak or 4 other entrees here.
haha
sucks being back home
2/23/11
workout.
buns & thighs.
abs.
romantic walk.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake (water). coffee black.
meal 2: tofu & veggies w/ marinara sauce.
meal 3: nutrigrain bar. glass of red wine.
meal 4: avocado sandwich (WB)
meal 5: korean bbq and such.
i tried a workout from one of my oxygen mags. no weights involved. just you and a whole lotta lunges and squats. i was surprised at how much i was sweating. i guess cause i kept moving from exercise to exercise. it was good.
the 'romantic' walk was w/ one of my classmates. my 'pseudo-bf' here. every so often we meet up to take a few hour leisure stroll exploring the city.
the korean bbq was alright. i ate to feel full. but not uncomfortable/angry full. i didnt want to go, but i promised the boys here that i would after the cruise since i was so lame beforehand. im gonna throw in the towel. i just cannot enjoy the massive amounts of food anymore. i dont feel good about myself. lol.
one thing i do gotta watch out for now is alcohol. tis' bday season again!
thank goodness lent is coming up. everyday is friday for forty days. or i go full out vegetarian. still debating.
YUP.
lol @ jay.
i just saw ur comment.
no kidding unh?
mmmmmmm...mac & cheese.
2/24/11
workout.
bike (30mins)
elliptical (30mins)
yoga
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake (water). coffee black.
meal 2: beans, spinach, blue cheese medley.
meal 3: south beach bar.
meal 4: protein shake (vanilla flavour w/ water, greek yogurt, PB)
meal 5: beans, spinach, blue cheese medley. green tea.
meal 6: spoon PB.
body is actually sore. i like. so i will do some yoga and stretches to ease the muscles.
upped the level for the bike. n suffered when i upped the level on the elliptical as well. gotta remember to keep hydrated.
meal 4 was tres delicious. and its natural PB (just peanuts and salt on the ingredient list).
my most favouritest healthy instant oatmeal that ive ever tried is from a company that only sells their products in michigan. i am on a mission to find something similar. or i guess i could start making my own from scratch. heh.
workout.
upper body.
abs.
diet.
meal 1: protein shake w/ greek yogurt. oatmeal.
meal 2: tofu, cabbage & noodle stir-fry. green tea.
meal 3: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
meal 4: multigrain/WW bun. black tea.
meal 5: wine. pizza.
day started late.
i was looking through a chinese take out menu that was dropped off in our mail and started to crave. so i put the menu away and attempted my own asian concoction. it was no gen tso's. but still satisfying.
pseudo-bf is becoming another diet-buster person on my list. but he isnt as bad as others.
just gotta keep in mind i can't be 100% strict all the time. and if i know im hangin w/ a diet-buster. i should have a healthy snack beforehand so im not starving when we do eat. or i look for the healthiest choices.
ie. meal 4 was at a chinese bakery. he got the coconut bun. and i opted for the plain multi/WW bun.
meal 5. he attempted making pizza from scratch for the first time. it was good. fresh ingredients. and i only had one slice. BUT. we did polish off a bottle of wine. :S
alcohol is the bane of my existence.
2/26/11
workout.
lower body.
walking.
diet.
meal 1: protein shake w/ greek yogurt. oatmeal.
meal 2: tofu, cabbage & noodle stir-fry. green tea.
meal 3: south beach bar. coffee black.
meal 4: south beach bar.
meal 5: meal 2: tofu, cabbage & noodle stir-fry.
walked the city again today. did some sight-seeing w/ an old friend. im really going to miss that about nyc.
was supposed to go to a friends party but passed out. so its good that i avoided a big dinner and more alcohol. but now i have to think of an excuse when i see him. lol.
cravings are getting out of control again. damn the cycle. heh.
2/27/11
workout.
elliptical (30mins)
bike (20mins)
yoga
diet.
meal 1: protein shake w/ greek yogurt. oatmeal. green tea.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: walnuts.
meal 4: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB. brussel sprouts & turkey sausage.
meal 5: HOLEYCREAM donut sandwich w/ ice cream
meal 6: beets & riccotta.
meal 7: protein shake w/ PB.
went to the city and was in the area so i had to try this place.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/holey-cream-new-york
my friends have been raving about it. and i figured...
a) i may not be in nyc much longer
b) i am never in this area of the city.
so i created my sandwich. had a few bites to get my fix. and gave the rest of it to my friend.
indulge. but never go overboard.
on another note. its gonna be a hard time til lent. i'm going to have to watch my cheats. and work hard in between.
ps. the donut-ice-cream-wich was amazing. anyone comin by, im def bringing u there.
Got to say, you looked like you took some inspiration from Jennifer Hudson's book!
Keep it up doc.
lol thx kao. im trying.
...the final (15lb) stretch!
2/28/11
workout.
resistance band (upper body)
yoga (didnt do it yesterday)
diet.
meal 1: protein shake w/ greek yogurt. oatmeal. coffee black.
meal 2: bean, kale & other veggies w/ marinara sauce.
meal 3: south beach bar.
meal 4: bean, kale & blue cheese medley.
meal 5: bean, kale & blue cheese medley.
meal 6: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
a few thoughts:
considering how my diets been. being a vegetarian for lent shouldnt be too bad. hopefully. maybe i should keep seafood.
what do you guys think?
focusing more on resistance training is definitely paying off. im seeing more changes w/ my body now than i did before the cruise, when i was prioritizing cardio.
was on my way to the gym and then there was a notice that a few subway stops along the line were being skipped due to a police investigation that was going on at the station near my gym. although i couldve walked to the gym, i decided to just go home in case there was another crazy serial killer riding the subway lines (note: this happened a few weeks ago in manhattan).
anywho. i found out some guy was trying to walk between the train cars, fell and died.
'tis a shame.
sorry for the long entry.
3/1/11
workout.
legs & ass.
abs.
cybex (30mins).
treadmill-incline (30mins).
meal 1: cream of wheat. protein shake w/ greek yogurt. green tea.
meal 2: beans & veggies w/ marinara sauce.
meal 3: beans, kale & blue cheese medley.
meal 4: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
meal 5: beets & ricotta.
meal 6: calamari, spinach salad, STEAK, ice cream cake.
worked out quite a bit today b/c i got stressed out w/ school stuff. sometimes i wonder why i chose this path. *shaking head*.
meal 6 was a bday dinner at capital grille. great steakhouse.
*NEW adv of hanging w/ a bunch of dudes: they can/will finish off everything u order.
gnite.
legs and ass. Ok
cybex. I read it as had sex
haha
i suppose i should be more descriptive w/ my workouts.
when i write 'upper body':
push-ups (self)
chest press (band)
chest flys (band)
rows (band)
reverse flys (band)
lateral raises (band or weights)
shoulder press (weights)
front & lateral raises (lower weight)
bicep curl (band)
hammer curl (band)
overhead triceps extension (weights)
tricep dips (self)
12 reps x 3 sets each.
when i write 'lower body':
walking lunge w/ kickback
leg lift plie
reverse lunge w/ front kick
single-leg squat w/ front tap
bird-dog crunch
12 reps (each leg) x 3 sets each.
no weights. just self.
when i write 'abs':
crunch
reverse crunch
leg raise
plank (hold 30sec-1min)
side plank raise
+/- whatever i want.
12-15 reps x 3 sets each.
and kao...why would i write, 'had sex'?
although...30mins...that would trump all of the above. lol.
3/2/11
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: cream of wheat. protein shake w/ greek yogurt. green tea.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: bean, kale & blue cheese medley.
meal 4: beans & veggies w/ marinara sauce.
meal 5: chicken & broccolli stir-fry. green tea.
meal 6: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
cream of wheat blows. can't wait til this box is done so i can go back to oatmeal.
body needs a rest. i will prob do some light stretching and yoga before bed.
the stir-fry i made is a bit too salty. its a learning process.
3/3/11
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: cream of wheat w/ walnuts. protein shake w/ greek yogurt.
meal 2: chicken & broccolli stir-fry.
meal 3: south beach bar.
meal 4: brussel sprouts & turkey sausage.
meal 5: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
today was an odd work day. should've worked out earlier in the day. and eventually didnt get out of the OR til 830pm.
and that is why i havent been this kinda happy in a long time. its been a while since ive scrubbed into a case. and this one was particularly awesome.
tmrw i will double my workout efforts.
this weekend is gonna be messy.
oh man...i better fit into this dress...
:S
3/4/11
workout.
upper body.
elliptical (30mins).
bike (30mins).
diet.
meal 1: cream of wheat w/ walnuts. protein shake w/ greek yogurt.
meal 2: chicken & broccolli stir-fry
meal 3: south beach bar.
meal 4: chicken & broccolli stir-fry
meal 5: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
meal 6: a-a-a-a-a-alcohol.
meal 7: egg(1) & cheese on toast (BB).
some girl in my class that i dont particularly like was talkin to my roommate at the bar last nite.
she told my roommate, "i think jen has an amazing body. i love it. i hate it when girls are stick thin".
that was nice to hear. i guess she's ok. heh.
its ridiculous how hard it is for me to remember what i ate just a day ago.
its beautiful outside today. i wish i was a runner. lol.
3/5/11
workout.
lower body.
diet.
meal 1: cream of wheat w/ walnuts. protein shake w/ greek yogurt.
meal 2: beans & veggies w/ marinara sauce.
meal 3: south beach bar.
meal 4: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
meal 5: beans & veggies w/ marinara sauce.
meal 6: alcohol.
meal 7: bean, spinach & blue cheese medley.
hmm...
not being able to sleep in def has its advs and disadvs.
adv: you have the time to be more productive. ie. i can now get a full day of studying in.
disadv: when you need the sleep. you cant do it. ie. i went to bed at 430am this morning. woke up at 730am. rolled around til 830am.
getting a full nites sleep is one of the principles of good training/healthy living.
oh well...i'll try to sleep early tonite.
hope everyone elses wknds were a little bit more liver (and waist) friendly.
3/6/11
workout.
bike (60mins).
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal w/ walnuts & blueberries. protein shake w/ greek yogurt. coffee black.
meal 2: turkey sausage. bean, spinach & blue cheese medley.
meal 3: south beach bar.
meal 4: AYCE/D bon-chon chicken wings & beer.
meal 5: green tea.
the chicken wings were delicious. a great indulgence before lent.
never has a lenten sacrifice made me so nervous/anxious. no meat or seafood for 40 days. this is def the toughest thing i have given up.
i have heartburn.
dam.. you're nuts.
i rather give up booze.
i gave up booze last year.
hmm...its getting quiet here...
thats ok. i like doing this to keep track of myself. u guys can still call me out. and i can reply to jay. lol.
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake w/ greek yogurt & blueberries.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: beef patty & coco bread.
meal 4: CHEEBURGER w/ fries.
long day at work. got to scrub in today. so that was good.
meals 4 and 5 were delicious. although i didnt really eat my coco bread or fries. so that was a waste. im just tryin to get my fixes in before lent.
plus...im trying to be careful. last nite my stomach woke me up at 2am. i bolted to the bathroom. and threw up pure gastric acid. i was NOT in a good mood. prob the mix of fat & spice. i ate A LOT of the spicy chicken wings.
and that is the downside of dieting. heh.
tmrw is my last day of gluttony.
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake w/ greek yogurt & blueberries.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: turkey & bacon knish sandwich.
meal 4: instant noodles w/ eggs(2). green tea.
meal 5: CHINESE FOOD & rice-to-riches.
took full adv of fat tuesday.
i feel sorry for the ppl here in nyc that have to deal w/ me for the next 7 days.
here we go boys and girls...
lent has begun!
man you went all out. No holding back before lent. It's like whoring it up but with food. I like. lol
Cheeseburger sounds good right about now.
I like the "no workout" workout. What program is that part of? lol.
3/9/11
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: green tea.
meal 2: oatmeal. beans, kale & veggies w/ marinara.
meal 3: almonds & blueberries. green tea.
today is a day of fasting. so we get one major meal and two light snacks.
i am getting very lazy w/ the working out. not good...
Get your ass into gear girl. How are we going to meet hot man the weekend before Mary's wedding?
....said with much love, of course.
3/10/11
workout.
bike (60mins).
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake w/ greek yogurt.
meal 2: bean, kale & veggies w/ marinara. coffee black.
meal 3: yam & onion soup. almonds.
meal 4: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
meal 5: bean, spinach & blue cheese medley.
meal 6: almonds & blueberries.
i am worried this diet will make me lose weight too quickly. which means saggy skin. something i am already battling with. gross i know...
and my stretchmarks. im going to have to check out this mederma lotion.
i will do resistance training tmrw.
im getting used to blueberries.
lol ok ok lisa. u got me.
although...we're gonna have to wait to 'prowl' til the wknd after mary's wedding.
got a board exam. :(
3/11/11
workout.
upper body.
yoga.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake w/ greek yogurt. coffee black.
meal 2: tofu & broccolli stir-fry. brown rice.
meal 3: almonds & blueberries.
meal 4: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
meal 5: bean, spinach & blue cheese medley.
meal 6: south beach bar.
i read that brown rice is a decent source of protein.
giddy-up.
went out last nite. but didnt drink.
*pats self on back*
3/12/11
workout.
bike (60mins).
diet.
meal 1: black tea bbt w/ honey. red bean bun.
meal 2: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
meal 3: tofu & broccolli stir-fry. brown rice.
meal 4: almonds. blueberries. spongecake.
meal 5: beets w/ riccotta. spongecake.
meal 6: cornik. almonds. blueberries. green tea.
my stomach was out of control today. it was growling non-stop.
maybe b/c i gave into my sweet-tooth...
and i really want to drink. good thing im cheap and have to be up early tmrw. volunteering at a soup-kitchen. im excited.
picked up the dress today. looks good. problem is...if i continue to lose weight. it wont look good anymore.
quite. the. predicament...
3/13/11
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: WW bagel w/ tofu spread. popped chips.
meal 2: cookies(2) w/ hot chocolate @ www.levainbakery.com.
meal 3: noodles w/ bok-choy & eggs (2).
meal 4: almonds & blueberries.
talk about emotional eating. i hear ya on this one janey.
my damage = CARBS.
tmrw is the beginning of what could be a very stressful week for me. a decision will be sent to my email at 12pm that will dictate the next step of my career.
dramatic i know.
on a lighter note. im down a pant size.
soup kitchen was good.
3/14/11
workout.
bike (30mins).
elliptical (30mins).
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. protein shake w/ greek yogurt.
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: tofu & broccolli stir-fry. brown rice.
meal 4: noodles w/ bok-choy. protein shake (water).
meal 5: greek omelet (egg whites). potato hash. WW toast.
meal 6: BEER
meal 7: almonds.
went out for a celebratory dinner & drinks.
i am very happy.
3/15/11
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: cream of wheat w/ almonds. protein shake.
meal 2: egg whites(2), bok-choy, brown rice.
meal 3: south beach bar.
meal 4: beets w/ riccotta.
meal 5: bok-choy w/ brown rice. green tea.
meal 6: protein shake w/ greek yogurt & PB.
lazy lazy lazy.
so...in order for me to workout. i need to be at least a little bit active (ie. get out of the house). during the week, the days i dont go to the gym are the days i dont go to work or dont have an errand to run.
im going to attempt to cook lentils tmrw.
kinda iffy about my carb intake. but i need the cals/sustenance.
thank goodness for protein shakes.
congrats on the job.
Knew you'd be ok.
You can always stuff and wear more underwear or tubetops if you dress don't fit, kinda like the ghetto fat suit.
I like to go to NYC to eat now.
3/16/11
workout.
nothing.
diet.
meal 1: oatmeal. egg whites(2).
meal 2: south beach bar.
meal 3: brown rice. tofu. bok-choy.
meal 4: lentils & kale.
meal 5: oatmeal.
meal 6: sour sop shake. spinach. yuca.
i need to watch my carbs & sugar intake since i am not working out.
aside from the alcoholic celebrations this wk. i will be good diet wise til my birthday.
WOOT!
2 more days of eating clean till ur bday. how's it going?
we need to start circuits again lol haha.
How's it going Jen?
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