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)



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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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