My sups came yesterday and I am up and ready to go.
Made my shake with water this time. Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein, ON BCAA, ON Glutamine and a scoop of oats. The worst thing I have ever tasted!!
Yeah, will use coconut milk next time.
Today is my favorite day. Shoulders and Tris. I like this day because I can see results immediately during and after the workout. By far, my two favorite body parts to work out.
Will write back after my session so that I have a log of my progress.
Until then! :-)
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
NO MORE EXCUSES!
Well, I have been a little out of sync as of late. Yeah, can't use moving as an excuse anymore can I?
The motivation is still there, it's just making the time.
I ordered more supplements today and can't wait to get back to my serious training.
I had run out of BCAA and Glutamine some time ago and was just relying on Whey Protein. Been increasingly sore so that has been a big part of my lackluster workouts. Also, the diet as been wonky and led to some cheating and late night snack attacks.
My arsenal now will include, Whey Protein, Arginine, BCAA, Glutamine and Casein. I was at my most fit when I was taking these so not gonna mess it up.
Thank gosh my size is still good, there is just a little extra layer to get rid of :-)
Looking forward to my nightly Casein shakes to ward off the hunger pangs and cheating!
Don't have a set Competition yet. They are every month next year so I will def do a few. Just not sure which.
Will post in the next few days with my workouts. Going back to training Shoulders and Tris on the same day. Looking back at my past workout logs my best gains came from doing those together. Everything else will pretty much stay the same.
Well, going to plan out the week of workouts and track that order!! I'm so impatient!
:-)
The motivation is still there, it's just making the time.
I ordered more supplements today and can't wait to get back to my serious training.
I had run out of BCAA and Glutamine some time ago and was just relying on Whey Protein. Been increasingly sore so that has been a big part of my lackluster workouts. Also, the diet as been wonky and led to some cheating and late night snack attacks.
My arsenal now will include, Whey Protein, Arginine, BCAA, Glutamine and Casein. I was at my most fit when I was taking these so not gonna mess it up.
Thank gosh my size is still good, there is just a little extra layer to get rid of :-)
Looking forward to my nightly Casein shakes to ward off the hunger pangs and cheating!
Don't have a set Competition yet. They are every month next year so I will def do a few. Just not sure which.
Will post in the next few days with my workouts. Going back to training Shoulders and Tris on the same day. Looking back at my past workout logs my best gains came from doing those together. Everything else will pretty much stay the same.
Well, going to plan out the week of workouts and track that order!! I'm so impatient!
:-)
Friday, October 26, 2012
WELL HELLO STRANGER!
I have missed this!
Moved to LA about 2+ weeks ago and before that was planning and packing. Yep, I missed a good 15 days of working out! Well, I didn't beat myself up too bad about it. It was a hard move but well worth it! Besides, the gym here is far better. I lost weight as well. Kind of like having a lean out without realizing it! So, here I am, gaining the weight back and getting back on track!
Will write when I have something interesting to share!
I still love that only a few people know about this blog! So sneaky :-)
Monday, August 27, 2012
A SHORT BREAK
My body has seen the gym for the better part of a year. I have lost the weight I needed to lose and have been in a constant struggle to gain. Muscle, that is. I take pictures when I feel I have made great strides in my body, only to see that I'm still dissatisfied. We are our own worst critic, eh?!
I DID decide a few weeks ago NOT to do the November comp and shoot for February. I know, I know!! We are moving at the same time as the November comp and it will just make me manic trying to diet down and trying to fit in all the prep work and dedication I need for peak week. THAT'S the week before comp where you manipulate your carb, water and salt intake AND paint your tan on, practice posing in your 4 inch stillettos, all to be the best you can be and HOPEFULLY place in this contest you've put your heart, soul and sweat into! Whew!!
So, I started feeling a little bleh. No competition and tired of beating myself up EVERYTIME I see progress pics!! I took a much needed break last week. I needed it. Four days!! Four days of no gym, no muscle building articles, and laid off the supplements. Felt like I needed to clear my head.
What did I learn? My diet is pulling me back. I'm just not bringing in enough calories to compensate for the heavy lifting. I am a constant grazer. I eat clean but find it hard to get 6 - 7 meals in a day. Think I might need to start calorie counting again!
The four day break was much needed but it sure is hard to get back into it! At least for me. Last week after my break, I worked out a total of three days! That's not much compared to the five and six day workouts my body is used to. I did an upper body circuit and two lower body circuits. That's it!
When I woke up this morning I felt anew! Just because my NEW competition date has been pushed
back it doesn't mean that I can waiver or take it easy. Am SO excited to get back into it with a new
plan. JUST EAT!! Hahahahaha
February 9th is the NEW date and I WILL NOT miss this one!! Most of the comps next year are just down the street from where we will be living. Easy! No excuses!!
Am also going to make a better effort to post more. Maybe, I shall share with more people?? Yeah, still toying with that idea :-)
Out for now
I DID decide a few weeks ago NOT to do the November comp and shoot for February. I know, I know!! We are moving at the same time as the November comp and it will just make me manic trying to diet down and trying to fit in all the prep work and dedication I need for peak week. THAT'S the week before comp where you manipulate your carb, water and salt intake AND paint your tan on, practice posing in your 4 inch stillettos, all to be the best you can be and HOPEFULLY place in this contest you've put your heart, soul and sweat into! Whew!!
So, I started feeling a little bleh. No competition and tired of beating myself up EVERYTIME I see progress pics!! I took a much needed break last week. I needed it. Four days!! Four days of no gym, no muscle building articles, and laid off the supplements. Felt like I needed to clear my head.
What did I learn? My diet is pulling me back. I'm just not bringing in enough calories to compensate for the heavy lifting. I am a constant grazer. I eat clean but find it hard to get 6 - 7 meals in a day. Think I might need to start calorie counting again!
The four day break was much needed but it sure is hard to get back into it! At least for me. Last week after my break, I worked out a total of three days! That's not much compared to the five and six day workouts my body is used to. I did an upper body circuit and two lower body circuits. That's it!
When I woke up this morning I felt anew! Just because my NEW competition date has been pushed
back it doesn't mean that I can waiver or take it easy. Am SO excited to get back into it with a new
plan. JUST EAT!! Hahahahaha
February 9th is the NEW date and I WILL NOT miss this one!! Most of the comps next year are just down the street from where we will be living. Easy! No excuses!!
Am also going to make a better effort to post more. Maybe, I shall share with more people?? Yeah, still toying with that idea :-)
Out for now
Sunday, August 12, 2012
TO CHEAT OR NOT TO CHEAT . . .
Today we went to the beach. One of the caveats of living in Orange County, CA. Thankful that there is Huntington Dog Beach. You should see it if you haven't. Doggie heaven!! Today was beautiful!! Our pup Belle had such an amazing time swimming after her toy after it had been hurled into the ocean. She also enjoyed being herded by a very friendly border collie. Dogs everywhere!
Anyway, I got to sunbathe, build a sand castle ( if you can call it that!) with my daughter and read my Oxygen magazine. Yeah, I was reading about clean eating and various new exercises. My tummy started to rumble. Thankfully, I brought along some water, almonds, bananas and raisins. Then hubby comes along and asks if we should go find somewhere to eat. All of a sudden clean eating went out the window!! Found myself an hour later engulfing a veggie wrap and caesar salad and Ihubs had a nice healthy salad. Clean eating?? Not so much. While it tasted great, the amount of oil dripping from the wrap was my fat percentage for the week.
Cheat meals are allowed, I remind myself. I was just expecting this one to be healthy and got super fooled. Ah, well. They are ok because the rest of the time, you are treating yourself to all the abundance of healthy choices you have made for yourself. Or SHOULD be. :-)
Cheat meals keep you on track. They give you something to look forward to. A pay off, so to speak. Mind you, I said cheat MEALS and not cheat DAY! That second one can throw you off course unless you have will power. I say, have one to two cheat meals a week. On different days. The next day, you should be thinking of doing heavy lifting on a large body part. Or a lagging one that you need to train heavy to build up. The extra calories from that yummy meal will actually be put to good use. Well, at least, it's working for me.
My cheat meal is usually on a Sunday. Monday, I train my Back and I go pretty heavy. It is a lagging part, so I put it first in the week when I am fresh.
Well, better git! Gotta plan the attack on my Back for tomorrow morning.
Out :-)
Anyway, I got to sunbathe, build a sand castle ( if you can call it that!) with my daughter and read my Oxygen magazine. Yeah, I was reading about clean eating and various new exercises. My tummy started to rumble. Thankfully, I brought along some water, almonds, bananas and raisins. Then hubby comes along and asks if we should go find somewhere to eat. All of a sudden clean eating went out the window!! Found myself an hour later engulfing a veggie wrap and caesar salad and Ihubs had a nice healthy salad. Clean eating?? Not so much. While it tasted great, the amount of oil dripping from the wrap was my fat percentage for the week.
Cheat meals are allowed, I remind myself. I was just expecting this one to be healthy and got super fooled. Ah, well. They are ok because the rest of the time, you are treating yourself to all the abundance of healthy choices you have made for yourself. Or SHOULD be. :-)
Cheat meals keep you on track. They give you something to look forward to. A pay off, so to speak. Mind you, I said cheat MEALS and not cheat DAY! That second one can throw you off course unless you have will power. I say, have one to two cheat meals a week. On different days. The next day, you should be thinking of doing heavy lifting on a large body part. Or a lagging one that you need to train heavy to build up. The extra calories from that yummy meal will actually be put to good use. Well, at least, it's working for me.
My cheat meal is usually on a Sunday. Monday, I train my Back and I go pretty heavy. It is a lagging part, so I put it first in the week when I am fresh.
Well, better git! Gotta plan the attack on my Back for tomorrow morning.
Out :-)
Need a proof reader :-/
Ummm, that last post was SUPPOSED to be about my awesome shoulder and TRI workout. Ah well.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
LA DE DA
Well, I didn't quite know what the title of this post should be. It has been over a month since my last post. Ah well. Still gearing up for November 3rd. Aiming for an 8 week lean out as I am pretty lean as it is. Will give me some added time to gain gain and gain some more.
Think I broke my toe. Whahhhhhhh! It hasn't really stopped me, but, I can't work my calves and I def need to work on those. Hopefully it will heal soon. Been a week and still is painful. Think it takes 6 weeks. Yuck!!
My workouts are getting a little tougher as I am nearing lean out. I added a new supplement. An NO2 pre-workout booster called JUGGERNAUT by Infinite Labs. I went on the reviews on this one. It is purported to give you better pumps and alertness. As I am lifting heavier than ever, I need the boost. My first dose was a full dose. That's what they recommend. Oh no. I will take half from now on. While I was able to push out more reps, I also felt like I was going to blackout a few times. Now, I have found a happy balance with half and then maybe slowly adding more as my body gets used to it.
Today I had the best Shoulder and Bi workout.
Here goes:
Incline bench lateral raise - 3x8
Pulley machine upright rows w/rope - 3x8
Alternating front raise - 3x8
military presses - 3x8
cross body one arm press down - 3x8
rope overhead triceps extension - 3x8
one arm reverse grip press down - 3x8
Was going to do kickbacks and rope press downs but my arms were so tight I reminded myself this was a Shoulder day and to not get carried away.
My main focus was my shoulders as I am really trying to beef those up but my tris were stinging!
All in all a great set of exercises to really blast those two muscle groups.
Off to figure out a plan for my back tomorrow. Usually consists of a lot of chins and rows!
Later!! :-)
Think I broke my toe. Whahhhhhhh! It hasn't really stopped me, but, I can't work my calves and I def need to work on those. Hopefully it will heal soon. Been a week and still is painful. Think it takes 6 weeks. Yuck!!
My workouts are getting a little tougher as I am nearing lean out. I added a new supplement. An NO2 pre-workout booster called JUGGERNAUT by Infinite Labs. I went on the reviews on this one. It is purported to give you better pumps and alertness. As I am lifting heavier than ever, I need the boost. My first dose was a full dose. That's what they recommend. Oh no. I will take half from now on. While I was able to push out more reps, I also felt like I was going to blackout a few times. Now, I have found a happy balance with half and then maybe slowly adding more as my body gets used to it.
Today I had the best Shoulder and Bi workout.
Here goes:
Incline bench lateral raise - 3x8
Pulley machine upright rows w/rope - 3x8
Alternating front raise - 3x8
military presses - 3x8
cross body one arm press down - 3x8
rope overhead triceps extension - 3x8
one arm reverse grip press down - 3x8
Was going to do kickbacks and rope press downs but my arms were so tight I reminded myself this was a Shoulder day and to not get carried away.
My main focus was my shoulders as I am really trying to beef those up but my tris were stinging!
All in all a great set of exercises to really blast those two muscle groups.
Off to figure out a plan for my back tomorrow. Usually consists of a lot of chins and rows!
Later!! :-)
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