Week 10 Day 66/84 Wednesday

I have to admit, I’m feeling so lost right now. Before when I did BFL I didn’t follow the meal plan, I strictly did the exercises, ran a lot with a running clinic and did weight watchers. I lost a lot and looked fantastic! I never took before and after pics, but judging  by what I wore, and pictures of me fully clothed, I’m banking on the fact that I was a lot more successful! That being said, I’m running tonight, Interval training mostly. I need more than just 20mins three times a week...I’m used to running 30+ km a week and right now I’m doing maybe 15km. I also want to do weight watchers to count my points. We’ll give this a try for the next three weeks or more and see if the outcome is any better.

I tried the eliptical today, interesting...my butt and hamstrings definetly got a work out. I was on for 15mins. Although I felt the burn, I didn't feel like I took away any cardio, like I do when I run.

Week 10 Day 63/84 Sunday

Well, here it is...my measurments AND pictures...Although I do see/feel change, the weight has only lost .5lbs odd, and it's frusterating!

J said that my numbers look great and being a women I'm not going to see changes in certain areas right away. She said I'm loosing in healthy numbers. I guess it's my own guilt. The last two weeks haven't been great in the eating department. For the most part I'm following the diet, but my free days seem to turn into free meals here and there. Thats the problem; it's not consistant with the program. Therefore after this "weigh in" I've decided now is the time to take charge. I've decided to start counting my points while following the BFL meal plans. I've also decided to join S on a interval training to better my 10km time Wednesday nights, and distance running on Sundays....after all, I did sign up for a 10km in Jan. I'm going to make the next three weeks intense, and I'm going to give it my all! I need to, as I want my final pics to reflect what I've worked so hard for!

September 17, 2011 @ 7:00am

Weight: 187 lbs (85kg)

Height: 5’5

Waist circumference : 84 mm

Skin folds:

Bicep 24.0

Tricep 35.5

Subscapularis 31.5

Iliac crest 26.5

Calf 33.5

Thigh 54.5

Measurements:

R thigh 66.5mm

L thigh 66.0 mm

Gluteal 116.5 mm

Waist 84 mm

Chest 100mm

R arm 34 mm

L arm 33 mm

November 13, 2011

Weight 183.5 lbs (kg)

Height 5’5

Waist circumference 86mm

Skin folds:

Bicep 20.5

Tricep 34

Subscapularis 33.5

Iliac crest 23

Calf 30

Thigh 47

Measurements:

R thigh  63.5mm

L thigh 63 mm

Gluteal  114mm

Waist  80.5mm

Chest 102mm

L arm  36mm

R arm  34.5mm

 


13 Nov 2011 Week 10

                  
 

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Well- there ya have it. You can definetly see results, however I WANT TO SEE MORE!! I'll keep plugging away!

Week 9 Day 60/84 Thursday

I can't believe there is only 3 more weeks and 24 more days! Time really has flown by!! I’ve decided that I want to get involved in running again. I’m not sure if I should just stick to 10km, or actually venture out and do another half marathon...

Ideally I enjoy 10km, and I’d like to do a personal best 10km. I’ve emailed the local running room to see what clinic are available, because I like to run with a group. I was even thinking of maybe working there as an instructor. We’ll see.

I slept really well last night, although I didn’t want to wake up this morning, I slept in until 630!!! And I wasn’t about to rush to the gym...but I did! I got there about 730am and I worked out!

Treadmill all at 0% incline:
1-2min 4.0mph

2-5min 6.0mph

5-6min 7.0mph

6-9min 6mph

9-10min 7.5moh

10-13min 6.0mph

13-14min 8.0mph

14-17min 6.0mph

17-18min 8.5mph

18-19min 9.0mph

19-20min 6.0mph

Yahoo! I finished! I really took the time to be aware of my breathing during my run, and it really helped me get through the higher mph’s.

8:00am- Protein Shake

9:30am- High fibre cereal w/skim milk

10:45am- Protein Bar

Week 9 Day 59/84

Last night I went to my brother and his wife’s place last night. My sister inlaw is a RMT so I was fortunate to have her massage my shoulders and neck (I’ve been suffering for the last week!). She made a killer pizza- whole wheat bread and veggies w/cheese. I also enjoyed a nice glass of red wine (which I’m starting to get a liking for!). By the time I played with the kids, got the massage and the glass of wine later, I was BEAT! I went home and fell asleep in my sweats!

This morning I was at the gym for 630, unfortunately the gym wasn’t going to open until 7am (it’s reading break at the university, and therefore they feel the need to open the gym later...) I hung out in the car for a solid half hour, which erked me because it cuts into my workout at the gym.

I only let myself run 7mins on the treadmill but I did 1-2mins at 4.3mph then 2-7mins 6.5mph all at a 2% incline.

*need in add workout from book

Week 9 Day 58/84

I went to bed really early last night, but I feel like I’m still catching up on sleep... I slept in till just after 630 and took my time getting ready...I didn’t get to the gym until 710, but remained in my car talking to my Mom on the phone...

I took a shot of 5hr energy just to get me through the day/workout. I’m not going to lie, I wanted to skip the workout all together, and I wanted to just give up on this working out. I feel that I not where I am wanting to be. I think a huge aspect of this is the time of the month, my lack of energy, the weather AND falling back an hr...BUT! I did my workout and I gave it my all!!

Cardio:

7:30am-

Treadmill

2% incline

1-2min 4mph

2-5min 5.5mph

5-6min 7.0mph

6-9min 6.0mph

9-10min 7.5mph

10-13min 6.0mph

0% incline

13-14min 8.0mph

14-17min 5.5mph

17-17.40min 8.5mph

17.40-17.50min 7.5mph

18-19min 9.0mph

19-20min 6.0mph

WHOAH! What a workout!! Seriously that was intense!! I got a little scared during the 17min 8.5mph...so I jumped off for 5 secs then jumped back on...it felt great! I need to have my last week workout before I get pics etc done with J!!! Also with three weeks left, I really need to step it up!! I would love to win that competition!

7:55am- Protein Shake w/ fish oil & flax

9:20am- high fibre cereal w/skim milk

11:30am- Protein bar

12pm- Spinach salad w/greek feta dressing

2:30pm- Protein Bar

4:00pm- Protein bar

Week 9 Day 57/84

I’m a little upset that I didn’t blog from Oct 26^th until yesterday (Nov 6^th). Although I followed the workouts, and veered off track with a eating a little bit, I’m not going to let it set me back. I am feeling somewhat discouraged. G is telling me I need to change my workout, and that I need more intensity, speaking of which, intensity as in the actual intensity workout. Personally, I find it nice to leave my house to work out. I don’t want to work out in my living room. I also need to remember it’s only been 8 weeks for crying out loud! I know I will feel better when J does my pictures and measurements on Friday morning.

This morning I needed to switch up my workout for my upper body. It was a bit of a challenge, and I always hate switching up because I feel so lost, and that I didn’t get anything out of it. However, I really pushed myself, and I felt that I got a good workout in. (My arms are so huge, and I hate it, I’m just starting to see some-what of definition, but I feel so bulky...I don’t like my body. My hips, upper back and arms are my parts that I really don’t like...of course there other parts but the 4 I listed are the ones I really don’t like. I shouldn’t be speaking this way, I should love my body, and focus on the fact that I ‘m healthy, and active, and I need to make the best with what I’ve got and be grateful. Ok- enough of the pity party.

I am feeling my back, butt and hamstrings from my hike yesterday, makes me want to do it every weekend!!

5am wake up

630- Gym

15mins on treadmill

Upper Body workout** Need to get workout book to fill in**

7:30- Protein shake with fish oil and flax

10am- high fibre cereal w/skim milk

11am- Protein Bar

12:30pm- California Roll

3:30pm- Protein Bar

4:30pm- Protein bar & California Roll

9:15pm-Bedtime!

Week 8 to 9- Day 41 to 56/84 Sunday

Well, I must say, it’s been well over a week since I’ve posted to my blog. Bare in mind, I haven't missed one single work out!!! Now, the reason for my lack of blogging is for one, I lost interst in week 7 but also I was in Toronto from Tuesday Nov 1st (week 8) (at 5am flight from Victoria direct to Toronto) up until Sunday 12am. I stayed at a hotel Tuesday through to Thursday, and made sure I got my lower body workout in on Monday before I left town and when I arrived at the hotel I got my cardio in on Tuesday evening. Wednesday I got my upper body workout in in the evening and because I knew I was staying at a hostel Thursday night and Friday night I wanted to be sure to fit all my workouts in. I did my HIT cardio on Thursday morning, followed by a lower body workout. I felt that theses workouts weren’t my best, as I felt off my game, and in unfamiliar territory... none the less I got it done, and I did a lot of walking in Toronto on my days off.

My eating was good for the most part. I stayed away from all the lovely desserts they served during breakfast and lunch. However Tuesday on the plane I had a chicken wrap (which I’m sure there was mayo in it.) Then Tues night I enjoyed a glass of wine and some bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar- I did however choose a chicken pecan salad. I fit in a couple of protein bars and trail mix, but all in all I didn’t over indulge, I guess you could say I made healthier choices, but still treated myself. Wednesday was our conference and we were served breakfast. I had a slice of whole wheat bread with P&J, and lots of fruit. I also had coffee with cream and sugar (it was an investment course....). For lunch I had soup and mostly salad (and I stayed away from the dessert!) and protein bars in-between. At the cocktail reception, I had a few glasses of wine, and a few pieces of h’ordeves, then went to do my work out (this wasn’t the best upper body work out, as I was buzzed from the wine, and lost count of my reps...I wouldn’t blame this entirely on the wine, I was talking to someone in the gym during my reps :S. I had a great night sleep then on Thursday I was sure to get my workout in before our conference, as I knew I’d be checking out of the hotel and into a hostel. I also knew I needed to fit my Friday lower body workout in because I would be taking a day trip to Niagara Falls and didn’t want to pay $15 to drop in at the gym. Thrusday night I ate a 6inch whole wheat turkey sandy from Subway and enjoyed a non fat grande peppermint mocha from starbucks.

I did alot of walking Friday, and had a yogurt with granola and fresh fruit and honey for breakfast, with tea and milk. I later (induldged) in a Timmies XL French vanilla cap...(eeep lots of sugar) for lunch I had a whole wheat turkey sandy from tummies with honey mustard followed by a tea. I indulged in a non fat grande peppermint mocha from starbucks, then we stopped at a winery and I enjoyed a glass of wine. For dinner, I had a chicken sandy with salad. (Protein bars in between).

Saturday was  a BAD BAD BAD day....I did a ton of walking, but I also cancelled it out and went into the negative with my choices....for breakfast I had again the health nut (yogurt and fruit) then a protein bar and a non fat grande peppermint mocha from starbucks. I then met a friend for lunch and shared a bottle of wine, and chicken, prawn pad thai. When I got to the airport, again, I had two glasses of wine, then a chocolate mouse cake. When I got onto the plan, I had another glass of wine, Swiss chocolate bar, and a beef wrap....when I got home....I shared a bottle of wine with G while we played cards...

Then Sunday....

I had a non fat gingerbread latte, reduced fat turkey bacon breakfast sandwich from starbucks, we then went and hiked the trestle at Goldstream park, and then I enjoyed a timmies sour cream glazed doughnut, and L hot chocolate. G then made chilli for dinner with extra garlic white bread (gah. BAD BAD weekend!).....I need to refocus this week!