Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness

Ok, so I don't have any specific goals although losing 20 lbs (I am 5'7" and 160lbs, was about 154 before I started weight training about 3xweek, not sure if that is coincidence or muscle ) seems like a good goal, as does feeling strong. I have never quite lost my baby weight, though I feel healthier and am more comfortable with my body than I ever was before I had kids. I will also keep my food log here because normally I write it down, but sometimes it is faster to type than to write. Thanks for reading and any and all comments/suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.

Ok, so!

7/20/09

breakfast:

Candy's chickpea flour "omelette" (OMG so delicious!! Thank you Candy!) w/ bell peppers, spinach, garlic, and tofu.
1/2 avocado.

lunch:

green smoothie- 2 pears, kale, mint, water + ice= 1 quart of deliciousness.

dinner:

Japanese food- brown rice, seasoned seaweed, edamame

snacks:

afternoon- bell peppers w/ edamame hummus
post workout- protein shake (almond milk, hemp protein, raw cacao, ice)

WORKOUT: total- 1 hour

Cardio:
15 minutes treadmill
15 minutes of a cardio machine that I can't remember the name of- but LOVED, tried for the first time tonight and I am totally hooked... a cross(?) anyone know?? Kind of like eliptical but not really... got me sweating, that's for sure!

Strength:
3(sets)X20(reps) of each of the following, at various weights (none above 75lbs):
ALL machines:
seated leg curls
leg extensions
hip adduction
hip abduction
arm curls
arm extension

Today was a good day, the only thing I would say is that I ate a little too much... I probably could have done without dinner as I was still full from my green smoothie and snacking on hummus. Great workout, I went to the gym for yoga but the instructor didn't show (boo for flaky gym instructors!), but I am kind of glad because I really liked that new cardio machine I tried. It's always fun to try new things and find out you really like something, right??

Totally in...
Looking forward to seeing where you go Veganmama!

Thanks for the support!

tuesday 7/21/09

FOOD:

coffee first thing after waking up (always).

breakfast:

1 quart green smoothie- 2 pears, 1 banana, spinach, water (this is my favorite recipe)

lunch:

chickpea flour "omelette" w/ tofu, spinach, bell peppers.

dinner:

tempeh taco w/ brown rice, pinto beans, & homegrown tomato

snacks:


brown rice cake after workout (starving!)
16oz soy latte in afternoon
small bowl of peanut butter puffins w/ almond milk for dessert, to kill sweet tooth!

WORKOUT: total- 45 min cardio

20 min treadmill incline-6 @4.5mph
15 min crossramp (pouring sweat! I love this machine)
10 min sauna
10 min swimming

my workout was short-ish because I was running out of time b4 the 'kids club' closed.

We had a big thunderstorm last night so it was SOOO nice outside this morning and it is only going to be 108 today... COOL compared to the 115 that it has been. I love how clean everything feels after a storm.

So today was pretty good, except that I am relying too much on coffee, I am soooooo drained lately. I share my bed w/ my 2 year old and he has been waking up a lot at night. I am at the end of my rope energy-wise. The only time today that I felt really good was during/after workout. Other than that I was drained, and relying on caffeine made me cranky to boot . Also, I notice on days that I am tired I have a nasty sweet tooth! I am guessing that my body is craving carbs for energy?

Wednesday 7/22/09

FOOD:

coffee in a.m.

breakfast:

green smoothie- 2 cups of red grapes, 1/2 bunch of flat-leaf parsley, hemp protein, water & ice.

lunch:

tofurky sandwich on sprouted wheat bread, w/ vegenaise and lettuce; salt and vinegar potato chips .

dinner:

pizza crust w/ cheese taken off at costco (blech!). I had to take my dad shopping (he doesn't drive) and got so hungry and desperate. I wish I had brought a snack! lesson learned.

snacks:

peanut butter puffins w/o milk after work.
banana "milk"shake- almond milk, banana, tiny bit of brown sugar, hemp protein, ice.



WORKOUT:

I didn't make it to the gym because of having to take my dad out shopping. I think that pushing two kids around in a cart for 2 hours at a giant warehouse store must burn some calories though, right? .



Today I work (yay) I am needing a break from chores/kids.

oh, I forgot to mention that I weighed myself at the gym yesterday and the scale said exactly 160 so that will be my official starting point for gauging weight loss.

craving sweets again today, and I am going to bed and waking up w/ nasty headaches every day??? caffeine?

Thursday 7/23/09

FOOD:

breakfast:

green smoothie- papaya, mango, banana, spinach, water & ice.

lunch:

tofurky sandwich on sprouted wheat bread, w/ vegenaise and lettuce (pretty much my usual work lunch).

dinner:

green smoothie during/post workout- 1 mango, 1 banana, kale, hemp protein, water & ice.

snacks:

brown rice cake
small soy latte
a few of kids' french fries they tempt me so!!

WORKOUT:

CARDIO:

20 min treadmill
20 min crossramp

STRENGTH:

3(sets)X20(reps) of each of the following, at various weights (none above 75lbs):
ALL machines:
seated leg curls
leg extensions
hip adduction
hip abduction

I didn't have time for arms today so I will do arms/back 2morrow.




Today was a good day, no headaches. I am thinking that they might just be a detox thing from the green smoothies. I am starting to feel strong and noticing some firming action! like when I get up from laying down and put my hand on my stomach I can totally feel some abs going on, and the definition in my arms makes me very happy

good luck with your goal.

Log Looks Great Veganmama.
Keep up the great work !

thanks girls!!

Friday 7/24/09

COMIDA:

breakfast:

green smoothie- raspberries, banana, spinach, hemp protein, water & ice.

lunch:

veggie burger w/ tomatoes, pickles, onions, lettuce, a few french fries.

dinner:

japanese food- seaweed salad, cucumber salad, veggie hand roll, edamame + a small sapporo

snacks:

homemade raw "cookies".

EJERCICIO:

15 minutes crossramp
all machines 3x15reps @ no more than 15 lbs (don't laugh)
arm curls
arm extensions
lat pulldowns (30lbs)





crazy busy day. unfortunately didn't have as much time as I wanted to work out, had to take my dad to dr.

tomorrow is shadowboxing baby! yeeeeah!

offical before pic:





taken today. Sorry, it is quite blurry... it is frikkin hard to stay still when you are flexing (YES, I AM flexing... don't laugh). I want to see a lot more definition in my arms by the end of september... + I want to get that tummy flatter.

Saturday 7/25/09

FOOD:

breakfast:

coffee
1/2 a banana (Finn absconded w/ the other half )

lunch:

mexican- 1/2 grilled veggie burrito, rice and salad; horchata (mmm)

dinner:

brown rice, tofu, chickpeas, veggies.

snacks:

green smoothie- spinach, banana, pear, mint, water & ice.

coffee
1 raw "cookie"

WORKOUT: 1 hour total

45 minute everlast shadow boxing class (awesome)
15 minute ab work

Mama, how many calories are you taking in right now? I think you may want to add a little something to breakfast, maybe some Oats or leftover cooked Brown Rice. I only ask cause today i just had an orange and, despite it being my rest day, i was a growly McGrowl like 2 hours later.

Everything else is looking awesome though, keep it up!

Sunday 7/26/09

Sunday I don't track what I eat- just too much running around and grazing.

BUT workout was awesome, 1 hour pilates that totally kicked my butt (awesome teacher) and I was already sooo sore from shadowboxing class yesterday. Good times.

haha... I was STARVING yesterday after my 1/2 banana but I was in a hurry to get to my class@ the gym...I ended up eating lunch at like 11:00 right after the gym. I am good w/ my green smoothies in the morning (I drink at least a quart), they fill me up in a big way! I need to keep some Larabars on hand for weekends when I am in a hurry to get out of the house. I am not sure how many calories I am taking in, actually... I don't count or restrict my diet, just eat what I want, when I want it- but if I don't start meeting my goals I may start keeping track b/c I know too little calories are as bad as too many.

thanks!!!