big changes-hydrostatic test date/new habits/rest day

I can't believe that I eat SO much and still have lost weight. I have cut out ALL ANIMAL products (including fish) and I'm eating fresh veggies and fruits (MOSTLY organic's) and have totally fallen in love with how i feel. It's amazing to feel so "clean", if you will and still walk away full. It's almost scary to see how much food I eat and yet I keep dropping in weight, but yet gain in muscle mass. While I know the road to very low body fat is still a long one, I already can feel (& see) the changes starting to take place.
I thought by cutting out the animal products/meats would make me hungry and tired, it hasn't, on the contrary, i feel like I have more energy. Even during my cycle, I just KNEW I was going to WANT/NEED chocolate or be EXTREMELY tired.. Well, no such luck.. instead of my normal 6-8 pound water weight gain I only gained about a pound.. Which in my book is great. I went today to get a mani/pedi and while they were giving me my mani-I almost lost my ring.. I couldn't believe it, even my fingers have lost weight.
So, next month Dave and I both have a hydrostatic test (9/10/11), which I can't wait for.. I have to keep in my head that this is a "starting" point and that things can only get better from here. Which has always been one of my problems..
We still have to get ahold of a Dr. to do our blood work to check a few things, just to make sure we are getting the right amount of everything.
I find myself reading EVERYTHING I can get my hands one about "whats healthy" or I reading labels to everything I eat. Which I never did before, or at least not like I do now.. I hold myself accountable for everything I eat.
Today has been a hard day for me.. Only because today was my rest day.. It was hard for me to NOT do any exercise.. It almost felt guilty. So tomorrow, I guess I'll have to make up for it. It's my long run day, even though the calendar says only run 3.. yeah right like thats going to happen.. :)

so below is my list of exercise that I did yesterday (Friday)=BACK&BICEP day

1 warm up run
Renegade rows-2x15@20
Pull up jumps-2x1 min
Single arm bicep curls-2x12@20
Bicep curls(ez bar)-2x1min
Rev fly (incline bench)-2x12@12
Squat rows-2x50
Lat pull down-2x1min@70
Crazy 8's-4x8's

Hangin leg lifts-
Bosu crunches w/ 8 lb ball
Bosu crunches w/ 8 lb ball touches
Elbow 2 knee crunch x 2
Shins to wt'd ball
Rolling wheel 
Planks 
Planks on 1 leg (each side)



PEACE<3

Sore neck muscles/no marathon/new training schedule

I can't believe that I still have a sore neck.. It's been days now.. Ugh.. I have a massage in the morning, after my run. Well today was the day that I knew I would not be running in the marathon. I feel like such a failure and that the things in my life aren't as important to others as they are to me.. When did this happen? How did I LET this happen? Do I have doormat written across my forehead? I don't understand how I can care and do so much for others and yet people don't put as much into what I'm doing or what I enjoy? Anyway, it's getting off the subject.. So I've made a promise to myself, that I'm signing up for races and come hell or high water I'm going to be there.
I've also made a new running schedule.. I'll be running 3 days a week with training and 3 days a week for weight lifting..

Food-
B:::
Protein shake
Coffee
S:::
2 oz mix nuts
L:::
Tuna/tomatoes/relish/mayo
S:::
Protein bar/power crunch
Hard boiled egg
D:::
1 1/2 veggie burgers
1/2 c cherry tomatoes/basil/goat cheese/EVOO
S:::
Protein shake

TOTAL CALS: 940
TOTAL FAT: 36
TOTAL CARBS: 34
TOTAL PROTEIN: 119


Mi warm up run
Arm circles
Arm butterflies w/10 lb
Chest press: 12@45,12@55x2,12@65x2, 12@70,30x w/bar
Crunch w/ 8 lb ball @ 1 min
8 lb ball to shins @ 1 min
Elbow to knee (each side) @1 min
Leg lifts w/ 8 lb ball (each side)@1min
Mountain climbers (knees to opposite elbow) @ 1 min
Upward facing dog
Childs pose
20 push ups
PEACE<3

AM workout/new cross trainers/^info

This mornings workout went reLly well. I changed things up a little and did a "cross training" session. Which btw had me sweating like a stuck pig.. I went a little lite on the workout because we have weight training in the morning. But all in all the workout was great.
Even if I had to train in my running shoes :( that problem was soon fixed. Dave went out and got me some new cross trainers.
As you can see my calorie intake as well as the rest of my intake was higher than normal today. It's not that I went off my "diet" if you will, it's because I drank a fruit smoothie. I WON'T be making that mistake again...

Workout--
1 mi run
10-min bike warm-up
5 min core/10 min bike intervals
5 min core/10 min bike intervals
5 min core
10-min bike cool down

The abs/core: 1 min each
Lunges w/15 lb wts
Chest press-3x12@45
Bicycle crunches 3x1 min
Russian twists w/8 lb ball
Plank 3x1 min
Stability ball hamstring

The Bike Intervals: 2 min each
Seated spin @ 80 to 85 RPM (light gear)
Alternating 15 seconds standing/seated climbs @ 65 to70 RPM (med gear)
Seated spin @ 80 to 85 RPM
Alternating 15 seconds standing/seated climbs @ 65 to 70 RPM
Seated spin @ 80 to 85 RPM
Wall sits 2x1 min
Bench press 2x12@45
Push ups 2x20

B:::
Green smoothie
Coffee
S:::
Egg white omelet w/ mushrooms, spinach,tomatoes,peppers
L::
2 veggies burgers-plain
2 oz tofu/2 oz tomato/basil/EVOO
8.4 oz SF red bull
D:::
Veggies/tofu
S:::
1/2 peach
Protein bar
10 apricots

TOTALS FOR TODAY!!!
Cals: 1,147
Fat: 39.41
Carbs: 116.33
Pro: 96.07

PEACE<3

Long day/sore neck/meals/new plant based protein

Today has got to be one of the LONGEST days in history. The older kids have gone camping, Dave's lab moved so he had to be at work on a Saturday-which btw TOTALLY SUX'D.. And I woke up with a "kink" in my neck. So I guess that means DOUBLE TIME in the a.m.
I do have to say that my meals and food are getting easier. Today (as you can see below) I "fell off e wagon" so to speak with some crackers.. And yes, I did feel guilty for having them. But they WERE good :). I did go to Trader Joes for a few things to help put a little varity into my diet. I ate not one but TWO veggie burgers tonight (w/out the bun or sauces of course) and they were pretty good.. Plus the protein was great.
Speaking of protein.. I went out today and picked up some vegan protein and will be having my very FIRST SMOOTHIE in the a.m :)


Food--
B:::
8 oz protein shake=
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
*ALL MY VITAMINS*
Coffee

L:::
2oz tuna
2oz tomato
3oz crab
S:::
Handful of crackers(31 crackers)
1 plum
D:::
Mix salad
2 veggie burgers
4 sprouts
S:::
8 oz protein shake=
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)

TOTAL CALS-1035
TOTAL FAT-29.5
TOTAL CARBS-56
TOTAL PROTEIN-120

PEACE<3

Was suppose to get a long run in today, but no ones home to watch the little ones :( - so I have to do something today and run tomorrow..
Workout--
1 mi run
10-min bike warm-up
5 min core/10 min bike intervals
5 min core/10 min bike intervals
5 min core
10-min bike cool down

abs/core: 1 min each--
single-leg squats w/ light weight shoulder press
Bicycle crunches
Russian twists w/8 lb ball
Planks
Stability ball hamstring curl on back

The Bike Intervals: 2 min each
Seated spin @ 80 to 85 RPM (light gear)
Alternating 15 seconds standing/seated climbs @ 65 to70 RPM (med gear)
Seated spin @ 80 to 85 RPM
Alternating 15 seconds standing/seated climbs @ 65 to 70 RPM
Seated spin @ 80 to 85 RPM
Bench press

PEACE <3

Back/biceps,abs/core and dancing

This mornings weight work out was GREAT, even if my legs are still sore from leg day on Wednesday. With Dave's lab moving this weekend and the older kids gone for a camping trip, I wasn't able to get my "normal" pm workout done. So dancing with the kids in the family room was the next best thing.. We had a fun time. We would take turns being the leader of dance moves.. Haha my kids are so much fun to hang out with. They keep me young and moving..

AM WORKOUT-
single arm rows:3x12@20
Pull up jumps:2 mins
Single arm bicep curls:3x12@20
Bicep curls against wall(ez bar):3x12@10
(rev) flys incline:3x12@15
Renegade rows:3x12@20

Ab/core work-
Bosu w/ 8lb ball-1min
Shins to wt'd ball (cross overs)-1min(each side)
Cross country-1min
Hanging rev sit-ups(knee to opposite elbow)-1min
Roller wheel stretch-1min
Planks (pointed toe taps)-1min(each side)
Upward facing dog
Childs pose
Cat/dog stretches

PM WORKOUT-
40 mins of dancing with the kids

FOOD--
8/19/11
B:::
8 oz protein shake=
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
*ALL MY VITAMINS*
S:::
Turkey jerky
3oz  cantaloupe
2oz tuna
L:::
Salad mix-1/2 Avacado, 1 boiled egg, 2oz chicken, 1 oz blue berries, 1 oz macro sprouts, 1/2 plum
S:::
Mix nuts
D:::
3 oz tofu
3 oz broccoli
S:::
8 oz protein shake=
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
Total cals-1,125
Total fat-65.76
Total carbs-43
Total protein-114.76

Farmers market/new swimming pass/^ protein

Today has been ONE OF THOSE DAYS.. But I didn't "stress" eat or go back to eating unhealthy foods.. I'm learning to "control", if you will my eating and emotions.. Only people who have or have had an eating disorder understand the type of the tug of war that plays out in your head on days like today.. Well I'm happy to report, I made it through alive (and very proud of myself).
We went to the farmers market again today, had a great time. Try to stay away from all of unhealthy foods.. Why does it have to smell so good, when I KNOW it isn't good for me?
I also got my new swimming pass for the month.. I'm a really strong swimmer, but it's been FOREVER since I've done laps. I got this, no problem.. Of course I say this now, before I've even gotten in the pool.. :)
So while looking threw my food journal, I've realized I needed to up my protein.. I'm still finding new ways to get it in my diet more. It use to be red meat.. Not anymore.. :( I hope at some point switching from meat eater to vegan will get easier.. I think I've done "fairly" well. I have had red meat and my white meat now comes in 2-3oz very spairingly every couple of days.. I just need other recipes to try.. Will have to look into it.. Also have to look into finding better shorts to lift weights in.. I only have "runners" shorts, which are not good to lift in..
I'm so glad it's chest and triceps tomorrow, I don't think I could do anything with my legs.. Wednesdays leg day about killed me.. I'm never sore
, but today was a different story.. Guess it's working.. I can't wait to start seeing changes in my body (lean muscle wise). I'm already starting to feel the difference inside..

8/18/11
Food:::
B:::
8 oz protein shake=
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
*ALL MY VITAMINS*
L:::
Mixed salad,tomatoes,avocado, micro sprouts,vinegar  
S:::
Tuna, tomatoes, no carb mayo
Handful crackers
D:::
Mixed salad, avocado, micro sprouts, red bell pepper, 1 boiled egg, 3 oz chicken, blue berries, 1/2 plum, tomatoes
S:::
Power bar
S:::
8 oz protein shake=
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
TOTAL CALS:::1,018
TOATL FAT:::35.31
TOTAL CARBS:::46.26
TOTAL PROTEIN:::92.66

PEACE<3

Day 9-legs/abs&core/p.m workout

So today was the 1st day working with free weights. It's different from the "normal" weight lift I've been doing. I guess it's because I've been "toning" instead of building lean mass. I found out today that I can lose up to 20 pounds and drop my BFP ( body fat %). while that sounds great, it also feels like crap to know I have 20 pounds to lose in order to get to what I want.. So I guess I'll have to UP my workouts, eat every 2 hrs and get plenty of rest.. So now that I'm lifting free weights, we'll be changing things up..
Mondays-A.M free weights=back/biceps/abs&core and yoga
Mondays-P.M cardio/abs&core and stretching
Tuesdays-A.M cardio/abs&core and stretching
Tuesdays-P.M plyometrics and yoga
Wednesdays-A.M free weights=legs/abs&core and yoga
Wednesdays-P.M cardio/ab&core and stretching
Thursday-A.M cardio/ab&core and stretching
Thursday-P.M plyometrics and yoga
Friday-A.M free weights chest/tri/abs&core and yoga
Friday-P.M cardio/abs&core and stretching
Saturday-A.M-long runs/abs&core and stretching
Sunday-rest day
This mornings workout was finding out where my starting point is and how we are going to improve on it, and boy is there room for improvement.
A.M workout----
Leg extent-3 reps of 12 @65lbs
Step ups- w/ 8lb ball-3 reps of 1min each
Leg curls-3 reps of 12 @ 35lbs
Bosh up/overs-3 reps @ 1 min each
Squats-3 reps @20 lb 1min each
Burpies-2 reps @ 1 min each
P.M workout----
Speed rope-10 mins
Bench press-3 reps of 10 @55 lbs
Push ups-28
1 mi run
Leg lifts-hanging (reverse sit ups)
Side to side crunches with 8 lbs ball
Ball to shin crunches
Take 'em or leave 'em

Food------
8/17/11

8 oz protein shake=
8oz h2o
handful of ice
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
*ALL MY VITAMINS*
Total Cals    120        
Total Fat    2               
Total Carb 3                       
Protein 23
8oz coffee

S:::

L:::
6 oz tofu
1 oz bell peppers
Total cals 80
Total fat 4
Total carbs 2
Protein 8

S:::
Total cals
Total fat
Total carbs
Protein

D::
Dim sum
Total cals 110
Total fat 3.5
Total carbs 14
Protein 4

S:::
Plum
Total cals 75
Total fat .5
Total carbs 18
Protein 1.2
8 oz protein shake=
8oz h2o
handful of ice
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
Total Cals    120        
Total Fat    2               
Total Carb 3                       
Protein 23
PEACE<3

Day 8: Vegas trip/new wt set/back on track

I can't beleive its been 8 days already. So much has happened, so many changes and finally getting the "swing" of things. As you can see I havent posted in a few days.
My hubby took me on a mini-vacay before EVERYTHING really got going. But while gone, I did my best (pretty much my best) to stay "tride and "true" to myself and my goals. Being in one of the world BEST party city's-it wasnt easy. I workout out, walked TONS, did ab/core work and tried to eat a healthy as I could. With the exceptions of a few bites here and there (and then would walk it off), I pretty much stayed the course. I didn't even drink that much.. I know you're sitting there saying.... "what? No real drinking? Do you know you were just in Vegas?"- haha I didn't gain any weight either, which in my eyes is pretty damn good.. :)
While I did have a GREAT time and got to relax some-it's nice to be back home and have my babies around. I missed them..
Well I've been saying I'm gong to do it and today I finally did... I went out and bought an Olympic weight lifting set/incline&decline bench with leg extenstion, as well as a curl bar to match.. LET THE MUSCLE HAVE FAIR WARNING-this is going to be a GREAT RIDE!! I was (am) so excited about gaining muscle mass and shedding a few pounds.. It's almost like a runners high..
Because I've been gone for a few days I had to go out and pick up more "raw" food and tomorrow, after everything kind of calms down I hope to be able to steam and weigh every thing and mark it. It makes it so much easier.
I also need to get back on my vitamins/morning protein shake and every 2 hrs of eating. I miss it.. :(
Because of last nights delayed flight and getting home late and going to bed even later (after 2am), all I've done today is clean house, go school supply shopping, grocery shopping and then bought the wt stuff.. I was just to tired to do anything else.. But tomorrows a new day..
While I was gone I bought 2 new "cook" books- both having to do with "raw" foods. Can't wait to try them out..
Up bright and EARLY in the a.m for workout:

#1- weight training/ab&core work/yoga
#2-cardio and ab&core work

It's back to working out 2 times a day. Can't wait :-)

Food:

8/16/11

8 oz protein shake=
8oz h2o
handful of ice
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
*ALL MY VITAMINS*
Total Cals    120        
Total Fat    2               
Total Carb    3                       
Protein    23

8oz coffee

S:::
   2 oz mixed nuts
Total Cal. 140
Total Fat. 9
Protein. 4
Carbs. 14

L:::
4 oz salad
2 oz grilled fish
Total Cal. 176
Total Fat.  3.5
Protein.  31
Carbs. 0

S:::
2 oz tuna
2 oz crackers
Total Cal. 50
Total Fat. .5
Protein. 11
Carbs. 0

D:::
Salad(blue berries, plums, tofu, cucumbers, mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes
Total Cals.
Total Fat.
Protein.
Carbs.

S:::
Cheese stick
Total Cals 60
Total Fat. 3
Protein. 8
Carbs. 1


PEACE<3

Day 5/ a.m workout/dentist/trip/hydrostatic body fat testing

Day 5 has been a day to say the least.. The a.m workout went pretty. My arms feel like jello, but all in all went well. I don't think I put much into my workout due to the fact that my mind was elsewhere--the dentist. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are my weight training/ ab&core days from 6-7am. Then at night I do some sort of cardio for and hour and more ab/core work. Tuesdays and Thursdays are swim days for over an hr, then around noon is my ab/core work and 1 hr of cardio in the p.m. Saturdays are always my long cardIo or run days. So with all that being said just because we are in Vegas doesn't mean any of that will stop. I didnt eat much today due to have some dental work done. Which through my whole schedule off-which totally sux'd. I also don't have any of my vitamins or protein shake stuff :(
I have another dental appt in 2wks to finish up (yay me) :(..
So, in September my hubby and myself will be having the hydrostatic body fat testing done to see where we are at and what we can do to fix it.. Im excited but nervous all at the same time. I try not to get to up set about "taping", weighing or any other kind of number.. Knowing that it IS a STARTING POINT and things can only get better from here.. :)

A.m exercise---

Hr weight lifting

P.m exercise---

Flying Time to Vegas

Food---------


B:::
8 oz protein shake=
8oz h2o
handful of ice
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
*ALL MY VITAMINS*
Total Cals    120        
Total Fat    2               
Total Carb    3                       
Protein    23

S:::none
Total Cal.
Total Fat.
Protein.
Carbs.

L:::
4 oz Tom Yum soup w/ shrimp
4 oz veggies/tofu/peanut sauce
Total Cal. 80
Total Fat.  4.5
Protein.  15
Carbs. 7.25

40 oz hibiscus tea
Total Carbs. 132
Total Fat. 0
Protein. 0
Carbs. 33

S:::none
Total Cal.
Total Fat.
Protein.
Carbs.

D:::
2 oz skirt steak
3 oz Calamari
3 oz greens
Total Cal. 196.4
Total Fat. 7.56
Protein.  30.7
Carbs. 19.5

S:::
4 oz mixed nuts
Total Cals: 140            
Total Fat: 9                   
Total Carb: 14      
Protein:  4

S:::
3 oz cheese
1 Tbs honey
3 tiny breads

Headed to the Trump gym:

PEACE <3

Day 4-a.m run/wt loss/farmers market

The end of day 4 and all's well-haha.. I know that this journey isn't going to be easy. Already I've had cravings for my "old ways"-you know the ones... the homemade-hot chocolate chip cookies or buttery popcorn.. But I ignored ALL temptation by finding something else to do.. My house, kids and "lists" are the cleanest, taken care of and checked off-hahaha. Funny how wanting to improve "your" life, improves the lives of others.. :)
So this mornings run went well.. Even though I didn't want to get out of bed-it was a TOUGH night with Niko-but with my hubbys gentle prodding I was up and out the door. Which leads me to another "thought" to pounder... Can anyone tell me why on earth people DONT leash their dogs on running paths??? And then they have the nerve to look at YOU when you stop running due to FEAR of being chased down.. I've been a runner for many years and I can say without a doubt this is number 1 on my list of "pet" peeves if you will.. The other you might ask???? Well... Its when the owner of said dog(s) don't clean up after THEIR pet.. REALLY??? Come on people, these are YOUR pets, not mine.. Keep in mind, I'm NOT a dog hater.. On the contrary, I LOVE dogs-just not the owners who aren't responsible enough to clean up after their dogs or let them roam free on a walking/running trail.. We DO have dog parks ya know.. Ok, enough ranting.. :)

Our bounty from the farmers market..

In 4 days of training 2x's a day AND cutting out the crappy food, weighing the GOOD food (mostly plant based-with very little "meat" protein) I've lost almost 5 pounds. I've been making sure I eat every 2 hrs (TOPS). Only locally organic fresh veggies/fruits. Took the kiddos to the farmers market today and we left with SO much food.. They had a great time and can't wait to go back.. Guess its going to be a weekly thing :)
Tomorrow we pick up our new weight set/bench.. I CAN HARDLY STAND IT!! :)

a.m exercise-
3 mile run
ab/core work

did a lot of walking today (Ikea and farmers market)

p.m exercise-
cycling
ab/core work

Food-
B:::
8 oz protein shake=
8oz h2o
handful of ice
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
*ALL MY VITAMINS*
Total Cals 120     
Total Fat 2          
Total Carb 3       
Protein 23 

6 oz coffee

S:::(DIDN'T HAVE ONE) :(
Total Cal.
Total Fat.
Protein.
Carbs.

L:::
2.5 oz steamed fish
2.5 oz steamed veggies
8.4 SF Red Bull~
6 oz hot tea w/ spelenda-0
Total Cal.75
Total Fat. 1
Protein. 12
Carbs. 6

S:::
2 oz mix nuts
Total Cal. 160
Total Fat. 13
Protein. 5
Carbs. 9

D:::
2.22 oz steamed chicken
2.43 oz steamed mix veggies
1.90 oz tomato/EVOO/goat cheese/basil
Total Cal. 65
Total Fat. 1
Protein. 12
Carbs. 2

S:::
8 oz protein shake=
8oz h2o
handful of ice
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
Total Cals. 120     
Total Fat.  2          
Total Carb. 3       
Protein. 23 

Day 3-pic's, wt training plan, cooking for the wk..

Day 3 first pic's

Today has been ONE OF THOSE DAYS.. My diet has gone EXTREMELY well. I'm feeling more energy.. But today my a.m workout was cut short and my p.m workout was cut in 1/2.. Oh and lets not forget the pictures-yikes.. LOTS of improving.. Tomorrow IS a new day..

a.m workout:::
20 minutes of abs-
hanging crunches
leg lifts w/ 8 lb ball ( each leg 1 @ a time-cross ball)
frog crunches w/ soft ball @ ankles
planks (pointed toe/ea side)
bosu w/ 8 lb ball crunches
sit ups w/ 8 lb ball
yoga/stretches

p.m workout:::
1/2 hr elliptical @ 25% w/ 4,050 strides

B:::
8 oz protein shake=
8oz h2o
handful of ice
1 level scoop of Matrix (chocolate)
*ALL MY VITAMINS*
Total Cal.-120
Total Fat.-2
Protein.-23
Carbs.-3

8oz coffee

S:::
2 hard boiled eggs
Total Cal.-140
Total Fat.-4.5
Protein.-12
Carbs.-2

L:::
2 oz steamed chicken strip
2 oz steamed veggies
2 oz tomato/basil/goat cheese/EVOO****(- have to look info up)

Total Cal.-75
Total Fat.-1
Protein.-14
Carbs.-4

S:::
Handful of cherub tomatoes

Total Cal.-22.5
Fat.-0
Protein.-1
Carbs.-4.5

D:::
2 oz steamed fish
2 oz steamed mix veggies
2 oz tomato/basil/EVOO/goat cheese

Total Cal.-50
Fat.-.5
Protein.-10.5
Carbs.-<1

S:::
1 Tbsp Almond butter (organic)
1 Tbsp Blackstrap molasses (organic)

Total Cal.-140
Total Fat.-8
Protein.-3.5
Carbs.-17


PEACE-

changing up the weight training/diet

Day 3-weight training/ab&core work in the a.m-cardio/ab&core work in the p.m--

This a.m's training session didn't go as planned, but thats ok theres always tonight. We did however get in some ab/core time. The training session was a discussion on what we can do to to get me to my goals. Boy do have a lot of work cut out for me. But WELL WORTH IT..
I'm no stranger to logging my food, vitamins or workouts- but this is going to take some time getting use to.

Here is a list of vitamins/minerals I'm on (for now, until my body can keep up with everything):

1 scoop of Martix w/ 8 oz of water and hand full of ice
total Omega 3,6,9
Iron pill 65 mg
B12 x2 strips
CLA (for my bad knees)
Liquid multi vitamin
Liquid B complex
Ionic Zinc 50 mg
Liquid Calcium
Liquid Iron

Turmeric ( I know its not a vitamin, but so many healthy benefits)

Today was a rest day, sort of.. :)

Well its the end of day 2 and I'm loving it. Today has a been a great day. My energy level has a really picked up. Even though this is only day 2, I have slowly been changing my diet and eating patterns. Which has made a world of difference.

My Diet:::
(B)---
Morning coffee 4oz
8oz protein shake w/ vitamins:
(S)---
1oz mixed raw nuts
Isopure drink
(L)---
2.5 oz steamed fish
3oz tomato/basil/EVOO/goat cheese
(S)---
4-5oz edamame
1 Tbs almond butter (organic)
1 Tbs molasses (organic)
(D)---
4 oz steamed chicken
1/2 c steamed veggies
1/2 c tomato/basil/EVOO/goat cheese
(S)---
2 oz raw mixed nuts

My exercise:::

a.m walk w/ the jogger & Niko (it turned into a slow jog): 3 miles
p.m ab/core workout:
Russian twists w/ 8 pound ball: 2 sets x 20
Planks w/ 8 lb ball: 2 (L) leg up/ 2 (R) leg up
Balance kick frogs (ball between feet)
Leg lifts w/ 8 lb ball (1 leg up at a time- side to side)
Rolling plank w/ wheel

I think I'll start adding info in calories/fat/sugar/carbs and what I've burned with my workouts. Unfortunately I didn't do that :( t tomorrows a new day. Tomorrow is also picture day---hhhmmm don't think I'm going to like that very much.. Oh well have to start somewhere, right?




Balance ball plank

Measurements-Day 2

NECK- 13"
BICEP-(R)-12"(RF)-12.5"/(L)-12.5"(LF)-12.75"  **want to gain (2-3")
FOREARM-(R)-10.25"(RF)-10.5/(L)-10"(LF)-10.5"  **want to gain (1-2")
WRIST-(R)-6.5"/(L)-6.5"
BREAST/RIB CAGE-(R)-32" **want to lose (2-4")
WAIST-30"  **want to lose (2-3")
HIPS-38"
THIGH-(R)-20.75"/(L)-20.75" ** want to lose (1-2")
CALF-(R)-15"/(L)-15.25" ** want to lose (1-2")
ANKLE-(R)-9"/(L)-9"

THE GAINS:::: a max total of 5" (arms)
THE LOSSES:::: a max total of 11"(legs, waist and ribcage)
DROP WEIGHT:::::

365 day journey(a leaner me)

I've started this blog to help keep me motivated for the next year. A place to keep my thoughts, dreams, vents and all the other info about my journey to a leaner me. Most people see me as "normal" weight.. But what they don't know, is that I have had to work for every bit of that "normal" weight. I use to be that "fat" girl-yep, believe it.. (I'll post pic's later of this girl I left behind). So in the blogs to follow I will be posting EVERYTHING-(please be advised this is NOT for the faint of heart). Even monthly weigh in's, measurements, daily food journal's as well as my workouts (good and/or bad). I hope you'll follow and watch the changes.. Peace