iris777888 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Training Journal - Dec. 31, 2011 - Day 0 So excited to be journaling on the site in an attempt to have some accountability to someone other than myself! A bit of an intro: I've been vegan since shortly after my son was born, almost 5 years when as a breastfeeding mom I truly comprehended the realities of dairy for the first time. Been vegetarian for about 8 years. Excercise is currently sporadic. Lifting, running, Bodyrock, other stuff. No trouble maintaining my weight, have been steadily gaining endurance and strength but really need to step it up in order to lower my body fat percentage and show off my work! Some major goals for the new year are to eat more whole foods, specifically more vegetables, and to excercise more consistently. Mostly want to bring my BFP down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Jan 1, 2012 - Day 1 So far today, menu has consisted of the following:smoothie with oj/frozen spinach/frozen strawberries/ice/frozen blueberries/bananahomemade wheat pancakes with maple syrup, veg sausageclementinesoy lattegreen lettuce salad, butternut squash ravioliblack tea - 20 ozred tea - 10 ozwater - 16 oz Not nearly enough fruit and veg, but was limited to what's in the house as grocery store was closed for New Years and also was cooking for the family. Will likely eat more before the day is done. Workout:Did three of the five Body Rock interval workouts in the 20 min interval cardio workout, each 4 mins long:High knees - http://www.bodyrock.tv/2009/07/27/20-minute-interval-cardio-workout-part-15/Burpees - http://www.bodyrock.tv/2009/07/28/20-minute-interval-cardio-workout-part-25/ Jumps - http://www.bodyrock.tv/2009/07/30/20-minute-cardio-workout-45/plus 25 crab toe touches All in all a pretty good day given it's a holiday. Need to figure out when I'm going to get my BFP tested (it's free to do it twice a year at the gym), so I have a starting point for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Jan 2 - Day 2Eating Today was not great. Too much processed stuff, high in salt and needs more protein!. So far has included: Heart Thrive - Apple (1/2 in AM, 1/2 before bed)CarrotsRaspberriesPeanut butter (just ground peanuts) on whole wheat toast - 2 piecesSnowpeas ClementineCarrotsHomemade pizza/sauce with DaiyaOJWaterBlack teaBlack tea with dash of soy milk WorkoutBodyRock.tv just posted Day 1 of a month-long plan which was a 7 minute interval workout test to use as a benchmark and redo at the end of the month. My scores were: squat jumps 24pushups (knees) 20 burpees 10 high knees 146lunges 20jump tuck 11abs 17 Not the greatest scores, but it's late at night and my son was doing the exercises with me and interjecting his own counts! Measured 50/10 second intervals using this online tabata clock workout timer - http://www.beach-fitness.com/tabata/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) Jan. 3 - Day 3Workout Ran 1 mile (9 mins) on treadmill for warmup Lifted arms: (Pounds - reps x #sets)Bent-over row - 25lbs - 8x2Dumbell bench press - 22.5lbs/side - 8x2Overhead (Military?) press - 25lbs - 8x2 (took it easy due to neck nerve issue)Barbell upright row - 35lbs - 8x2 Barbell curl - 25lbs - 8x2Punching - 7.5lbs - 12x2 for each sideShrugs - 20lbs - 8x2 Plank - 1 minuteStretching FoodVanilla Spirutein with soy milk (post workout)Decaf coffee with dash of soy milkClementineHummus on whole wheat pitaSnowpeasCarrotsRaspberriesPlain cous cous with vegetables (mushrooms, green/red peppers)Sunshine burger on bun with ketchupOne serving Tias chips (Salsa Picante)One Justin's dark chocolate PB cupTea with dash soy milkWater Still not great, lots of processed stuff at the end of the day, but managed a few more vegetables for some variety. ----------------- Jan. 4 - Day 4Had to travel for work today. Did not yet fit in a workout. Want to do the BodyRock day 2 stuff but thinking sleep is a better plan at this point. Diet was OK, not great, again due to travel/forced business lunch. Had a hard time finding anything I could eat at the restaurant. Also, tweaked a nerve along my jaw yesterday while doing overhead presses. Feeling is still off today. Don't understand for sure why it happened but was able to find reports online of others who'd had something similar happen. Perhaps clenched jaw? If anyone reads this, advice welcome. Edited January 8, 2012 by iris777888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Day 5 - Jan. 5WorkoutHad to give the gym a miss due to dental appointment. Wanted to make sure that I got at least some workout in, but only had a few mins, so did 4 minute burpee intervals. Not as much as I would have liked to do, but better than nothing. Need to step it up now for the weekend, push and get caught up on a few of the BodyRock workouts. FoodFor the most part I seem to be falling back into familiar eating patterns, with a few more fruits and vegetables added here and there. I am fine with that small improvement for now, just need to keep improving. It's also been a long time since I tracked my diet, so it's interesting to see the nutritional profile. It's different than I would have guessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Day 6 - Jan 6 Workout Did the BodyRock Day 2 Challenge today - http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/03/day-2-of-our-30-day-challenge-good-feeling-workout/. Pretty complicated with all the combos. Had to simplify slightly and watch instructions a few times to manage it. Son helped me again. 10 high knees, 10 mountain climbers - 5 sets2 squat jumps, 2 push-ups, 1 tuck jump - 3 setsJump legs out/in on hands- 26 setsPush-up, jump, squat, jump - 4 sets5 tuck jumps, Jump feet back, in & squat hold - 2 setsOne leg push-ups, alternate L & R - 11Switch legs lunge & overhead reach - 12 sets2 side lunge (skater), 2 side punch, 2 tuck jumps - 5 1/2 sets10 squat, 10 squat jumps - 1 set10 elbow to knee, then switch sides - 2 1/2 setsJump legs out, then in, push up - 13Speed run - didn't count them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Day 7 - Jan 7 WorkoutSo far did the BodyRock Day 5 Challenge - http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/06/day-5-of-our-30-day-challenge-i-wont-give-up-workout/ Time for Lisa's part was 5:32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Day 8 - Jan. 8 WorkoutScheduled as my active rest day today. My family and I went on a hike. Ended up running part of the trail (including some hills) with 60 pound kid on my back! Was a lot of fun and unusual to be able to do in January. Hoping to get back to my lifting this week, as well as incorporate a few of the BodyRock 30-day challenge routines. DietNot keeping track today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Day 9 - Jan. 9 WorkoutUnusually busy day at the gym today! Didn't do any warm up cardio because so many of the machines were in use. Lifted arms. Many of the same exercises as last week, except did 3 sets instead of 2 since I had extra time w/out cardio. Went up to the 45 pounds in upright row. Also did dips off a bench. DietKnow I fit in some extra vegetables, but still not as good as it could be! Didn't keep track again and can't remember everything I ate. Need to keep track again starting tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Day 10 - Jan 10Workout Cardio plus abs. 9 minute mile and was even able to crank out a few reps at 100lbs on the nautilus abs machine. FoodSlipped back into my old style of eating already. Had no interest whatsoever in making/eating supper so had more Spirutein and toast. Need to shape it up! Will be refocusing today on more whole foods, as many fruits and veg as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Day 11 - Jan 11 WorkoutCardio Day - biked 9 miles in just over 20 mins. FoodDid a so/so job of it again today on the food front. Need to use the weekend to plan better options so they are close at hand and ready to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Day 12 - Jan. 12 - Snow day!! WorkoutThe only workout I got today was shoveling snow!! Call it an active rest day I guess... FoodDidn't eat much. Out of my routine, stuck at home. I know I CAN and WILL start caring more and plan better options. This has to stop for me to see any progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hey Iris! Great job on the consistent journaling! And shoveling snow definitely counts as exercise! Hope you find the motivation to prepare good food to fuel your body. I understand, as I've been lacking motivation lately, too (and want to eat everything I see!). But, I think you have a good idea in using the weekends to prepare and plan your food for the week. Just make several dishes at once and then stick 'em in the fridge/freezer for the week. Voila! Keep up the great work! All the best,Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Day 13 - Jan. 13 WorkoutAnother snow day! More shoveling, running in the snow, building a snow cave, other fun snow stuff. Also did a few bodyweight exercises. FoodUgh. Still not back on it. Things are going to change, I can feel it. Ha ha. Edited January 16, 2012 by iris777888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Day 14WorkoutIn the morning, dancing with my son! Talk about a fun workout!! Later in the day, BodyRock.TV challenge week 2, day 5. Time was 13:29. Lisa's 600 Rep Challenge - http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/13/day-5-week-2-of-the-30-day-challenge-blue/100 High Knee Skips100 Lunge kicks100 High Knee Skips100 Squats (had to modify to 50 squats, extra 50 high knees due to sore knee) 100 High Knee Skips25 Straight Abs25 V Abs Left25 V Abs Right25 Bicycle Abs FoodSo/so. Better than yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Day 15 - Jan. 15 Workout Active rest day. Snowball fight with my son, a bunch of outdoor walking and snow play. FoodUgh. I think I can, I think I can. Edited January 16, 2012 by iris777888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Awesome! Playing in the snow with family sounds like an awesome day to spend resting and recovering. Have a great week ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks so much, Robert. It was great fun, and helpful to mind and spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Great! Sounded like an awesome time! Family time is time well spent. I went out to dinner with my mother tonight. It was very enjoyable as well. All the best! Stay warm with all that snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hey there!! Thanks for the wonderful and uplifiting message you posted on my journal recently! I had a rough few days of feeling pretty low, and it really helped a lot, so THANK YOU!! Hope you're having fun in the snow, wherever you are, and staying warm! Happy Monday, and let's kick some a$$ this week!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Jan. 16 - Day 16 Workout Even though I was running late this morning, did a quick 100 high knees, 25 burpees, 100 high knees, 25 situps, 10 pushups as fast as I could. Enough to work up a sweat. Good thing because it's looking like I'm not going to get to workout tonight! Glad I got something in, even if it's not what I wanted to do today. FoodBetter than I have been doing, still room for improvement! Tomorrow I am traveling for work again, so won't get full choice over menus. Did get some input into restaurant this time so know they have something I can eat. Sometimes tough where I live to get anything vegetarian, let alone vegan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Jan 17 - Day 17 Workout Was expecting to be traveling for work today, so did a quick 50 reps of ... IDK what they're called, a body weight exercise ... but then figured out it was going to be another snow day instead. Lots of accidents, ice, etc. so decided to work from home. Hope to get back to the gym tomorrow. FoodDid OK. With my husband's help, even managed to cook some BBQ tempeh. I am NOT a good cook if I have to use the stove top, trying to learn. Hoping this will help my goals of eating more non-processed, whole foods. (And yes, I realize BBQ tempeh doesn't really qualify in this regard.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Jan 18 - Day 18 Workout45 minutes of shoveling this morning majorly cut into my time for my leg workout. Did the following:Dip bar knee raises - 20 repsDip bar spread leg raises - 20 repsLeg press machine - 200lbs, 6 reps x 2 PLUS 10 calf pressSquats - 70 pounds (35 per side) plus bar weight, 5 reps x 2Lunges - 50 pounds (25/side) plus bar weight, 6 reps x 2Goblet squats - 55lbs, 6 reps and 50 lbs, 6 repsReptile butt lifts - 10 reps FoodDid OK. Intend to start keeping track of everything again tomorrow for awhile, as even though I'm naturally ending up with about the same number of calories each day even not when tracking, I eat better stuff when I know I'm going to have to document it!! Do have to go out for a work lunch tomorrow, but doubt I will eat at it as we're going to a very non-vegan friendly restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Jan 19 - Day 19 Workout 15 mins (6.14 miles) biking to warm up, then: Lat pulldowns machine - 110lbs x 8, 100 x 8Mid row machine - 90lbs x 2, 85 x 6, 80 x 8Barbell up row - 45lbs x 8, 35 x 8Dip bar hanging leg raise x 10 Jan 20 - Day 20 WorkoutActive rest day, hanging out and playing with my boy. FoodFor both the 19th and 20th, did OK. Got in lots of fruits and veg, but also had sweets. I am only sabotaging my own success by not making more of an effort. Need to own it, not just get by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris777888 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Day 21 - Jan. 21In general, feeling off. Eye infection is really bugging me. Totally forgot to be awesome today. WorkoutWas in a bit of a funk this morning so did some exercises to try to help my mood. Helped for awhile.50 high knees, 5 burpees (with push-up), 50 high knees, 5 burpees, 10 sumo squat leg lifts Then did more in the evening. BodyRock Fitness Test #2. Since I haven't been keeping up with the challenges, it was really just a chance for me to get in a workout and didn't really expect to make any progress. But I did a little bit! squat jumps 24pushups (knees) 23burpees 13high knees 168lunges 22jump tuck 20abs 23 FoodSo/so. Seems to be a trend -- one I intend to reverse starting tomorrow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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