Jamessina Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Happy New Year, to you, to me. Let the training begin! January 1stFood: Ate poorly for breakfast, bagel with tofutti and tomato and leftover homemade marble cupcakes from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World- but hydrated often through noon and had one green tea. Completed a quick workout as children are waking up from their nap soon! Just got the New Balance Minimus sneakers and they are insanely amazing.Warm up run, 800 metersWarm up: 15 pushups, 30 hollow rocks, 20 overhead squats, 10 shoulder mobility exercises, 10 crossover hamstring stretches Workout: 3 Rounds of: 5 handstand pushups, 10 pushups, 15 squats in 3min51seconds Will continue to rampage through our cleaning the house today, which burns tons of my empty cupcake calories from entertaining last night! xojamessina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Breakfast: Homemade hemp protein energy bar, and homemade applesauce muffinMid morning: Green teaLunch: Pad Thai with tofu and 1/2 cup quinoaWater all day long Training: Warmup- 500 m row, stretches, 25 overhead squats, 25 hollow rocks, 25 v ups, 15 pullupsTraining: 21-15-9, deadlift(75lbs), handstand pushups (+2) for time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Breakfast, homemade energy bar with hemp protein and green teaWater all day, salad with pecans and a baked potato bare for lunch. Warm-up:500 m rowstretches, 15 pullups, 20 pushups with rotation, 30 hollow rocks, 25 squats Training:100m row50 thrusters (35 lbs)30 pullupsfor time feeling strong today!xojamessinawww.parttimevegan.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Training today was much needed. Feeling strong this week. Warmup500 m row, stretches, 50 situps, 15 pullups Training:5 rounds of:10 hang cleans- 55lbs15 chest to floor pushups For time. Wrapped up with another 10 pullups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Bfast just some green tea and fruit followed by coconut water. Warmup: 500 m row, stretches, 50 hollow rocks, 50 tuck-ups, 50 sit-ups and 3 rounds of 5 pullups/10 pushups/15 squats Training: The dreaded Fran of Crossfit: 21-15-9 of thrusters (50 and then 45 pounds) and pull-ups in 5:50 Feeling strong and healthy today! 8AM class tomorrow, more pull-ups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Tuesday Jan 10 workout Training 500 m rowstretches50 hollow rocks50 Vups50 situps10 pullups20 pushup rotations TABATA, 8 rounds, 20 seconds each of every exerciseSquatsRow machinepullupssitupspushups tough workout, my stamina was truly tested after resting Sunday and Monday! Edited January 13, 2012 by Jamessina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Wednesday January 11th Workout Training:500 m row50 hollow rocksstretchespullups20 pushups with rotation 2 minutes double under (attempts!)2 minutes situps90 second double under (attempts!)90 second situps60 second double under (attempts!)60 second situps30 second double under (attempts!)30 second situps Double Unders are one exercise I have not mastered nor really focused on, but I tried my best, Need some further form/function training on this exercise. My abs are sore this week though from all the abs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thursday January 12th Workout Gymnastics Night at Crossfit Revengewarmup was with the group, arm circles small to largearm crossoverstrunk twistsbootstraps50 hollow rocks20 v-ups20 pike pushups10 pullups basi introduction to Muscle-Ups, worked on rings on my knees, then with a band under my tush to help push me up for about 15 minutes. Workout:10! Handstand Pushups/V-Ups10,10, 9, 9, 8, 8. . .etc down to 1, 1 of each for time THURSDAY started my trial of Vega Sport- used the pre-workout energizer at 7:40PM and began my workout at 8. Used the Recovery Accelerator afterwards at 9:30. I probably wouldn't use it again at night, but I feel great this morning, little soreness in my shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hey you mentioned cross fit a few times in your training. I'm curious, are there a lot of people that you know in the cross fit community that are doing the paleo diet? I have talked to a few different people that have been serious into cross fit and they were all doing that. Actually dating a girl that was doing cross fit and the paleo diet and I read a book on the diet. It didn't really sound too healthy to me, the diet that is. Thoughts? -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Hi Dylan~ I am a crossfitter on Long Island, between 5-6 times a week. I haven't been a part of the regular gym for 7 months. Absolutely love Crossfit! Technically, the Crossfit diet is based on the Zone Diet. It is heavy on blocks of food, however I haven't gotten into that part of the program. I do know some who do mostly paleo, though. While I am vegan, I think the Paleo diet fundamentals makes sense- based on hunter/gatherers, it is high in nutrients and low in processed ingredients. But I don't agree that protein needs to be center stage at every meal, in fact I think its acidic. None of our ancestors had THAT much access to animal ingredients at every meal, so I think its definitely been altered to be suitable for the SAD (Standard American Diet). And I don't think it's completely accurate. AND Workout for todayRow 800 mstretches50 hollow rocks25 situps15 pike pushups10 pullups Workout:As many rounds as possible of the following in 20 straight minutes:3 pullups 3 dips (used level 1 band)4 handstand pushups8 kettlebell swings (35 lbs) Total: 17 rounds *Have been using Vega for two days- ate a protein bar as a snack before lunch around 12PM and then had the recovery shake after the workout. Had a recovery drink after working out last night and never had a stronger workout than today. Pullups were perfected and dips were my best yet. Impressed with Vega Sport!! Edited January 15, 2012 by Jamessina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Awesome consistency Jamessina! Great stuff! Crossfit is a whole lot of fun. I too love total body exercises and training styles. Hope you have an awesome weekend! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thanks Robert! I love this training journaling- first time I've done it! Today I rested from a heavy training and did light abs/core. Legs feel a bit sore today- had Vega Electrolyte Hydrator today and an amazing roasted root vegetable dish for dinner with sautéed swiss chard. 50 hollow rocks20 V Ups15 Pushups2 (30 second) planks15 handstand pushups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) Exhaustion has set in after a stressful day at work, and arrive home to complete the second half of my day. Training was very light, and was whatever I could fit in at home. Spending the evening preparing quinoa, energy bars and wild rice for the next couple of days which will also be busy. Hoping to get to either a 9PM workout tonight or a 6AM tomorrow morning. 50 hollow rocks was all I could fit in today 2012 goal: Muscle-upsWorking on getting off the band for dips and perfecting my pushup. I will get those muscle ups before the summer! Had little time to eat today, and only had fajita veggies, avocado and water/green tea during the day, and a salad of romaine, tomato and onions with falafel for dinner. Feeling less hydrated today and need tons of fruits tomorrow. Preparation is key, and I didn't have it today. The longer I write, the more inspired I am to get my butt to the 9PM tonight. xo UPDATE: I went to the 9pm class! TABATA with holds in between:8 rounds, 20 seconds each, with 10 second hold in between SquatsChin above the barPushups, chest to matPullupsBonus round: hollow rocks Had vega Pre workout energizer before, and both recovery drink and shake afterwards. Was truly my stronger workout yet. Edited January 19, 2012 by Jamessina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 SAD= standard American diet haha love that acronym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 With the inspiration of a 9pm workout the night before, I went to an 8pm class on Wednesday evening. Warmup:1000m rowSitupsPushups with rotationLeg swingsPullups Workout- and this one was nuts-2 cumulative minutes of l-hold position on parallels20 cleans (55lbs for me)40 burpees30 toes to bar20 pullups 15 minutes to complete, otherwise burpees on the minute. I completed in 14:35 The recovery shakes have been incredible for me. No soreness the day after. Stronger than ever on my pullups, very exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 How irritating is it when work gets in the way of your workouts? I have run out of my incredible Vega Sport sampler and will be going ONLINE this weekend to buy more recovery shakes and pre workout energizers. They made an incredible difference in my workouts and recovery. The two major workouts this week were my strongest yet. Looking forward to an 8AM WOD tomorrow, Saturday. Had a hemp protein/blueberry/carob/flaxseed/date energy bar this morning and a banana, and had an awesome 'white quinoa salad' atop mesclun greens for lunch with a carrot, apple, ginger, lemon and kale juice. Dinner, made fresh homemade black bean burgers with steamed kale and peas mixed in. Roasted cauliflower with nothing but the produce and a spinach salad with some balsamic vinegar. Our children adore 'burger night' so this was a success. As for my training today, had a short amount of time early am to get in the following: 50 Hollow rocks and 10 pushups to jumpstart my day, which hasn't yet ended. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 I dont know how I lost count this week- For the record! I posted twice for Tuesdays workout, so hopefully that will cover my 5 posts this week! Saturday January 21 trainingI went big to start the weekend off!Had fruit salad and green tea for breakfast. Warmup500 m rowstretches, shoulder mobility50 situps20 pushups15 pullups Training8 rounds of:10 kettlebell swings (35 lbs)10 lunges with 25 lb overhead11 clapping pushups (modified to getting my body off the ground in full pushup position each time) 15:39 was time. Awesome workout, crippling!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I pulled a muscle under my arm, through my left chest, feels like a shooting pain when I exhale deeply or cough. Resting today from heavy training. 50 hollow rocks25 leg liftsshoulder mobility stretches banana, green tea for breakfasthummus, mesclun greens and balsamic on pita for lunchmint tea in afternoonwater all daychickpeas, onions, peppers, avocado, peas , 3 small plates, for dinner. back to training tomorrow. need to find a good stretch or solution for this pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 The soreness is still there, the thought of pull-ups and pushups is daunting. Therefore, I simply did my 50 hollow rocks, 25 leg lifts and 25 v-ups today. Food was great- fruit and green tea for breakfast, hummus and mesclun greens on pita for lunch with a smoothie and dinner was 1/2 cup quinoa with roasted root vegetables dish the star on my plate. Mint tea for evening and hydrated all day. Back to the box tomorrow, think it's time to actually ASK my trainer what he thinks is the issue with my pain in the arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Another 14 hour work day ending right now- training was not a part of the day today, but my stretches were. Shoulder starting to feel a little better with the rest, still some tightness near my collar bone and neck definitely needs some massaging to work out the kinks. 30 hollow rocks and 15 pushups is what I could muster up in exhaustion from a day of nonstop meetings. Had a great vegan lunch but ruined it with a trip to a vegan bakery. Back on track after this hellish work week concludes itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Go figure, the last week of the journaling challenge I find myself swamped in 14 hour days, and while we all have the time, I choose to sleep when I can these past four days so to rebuild before the next long houred day. Today's training, at home again: stretches15 pushups50 hollow rocks25 v-ups50 handstand pushups At my fair share of kale today- had a gorgeous veggie dinner- roasted cauliflower, grilled onions and peppers, atop a bed of kale with baked baby red potatoes. Lunch was a power house salad of spinach, kale, shredded carrots, sun dried tomatoes and radishes with Dr. Praeger's burger on top. Had a raw revolution chocolate cashew bar for late afternoon snack. My saturday will be a work event all day, so more in-home training. Definitely need more down time in the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 I hope this can count for Saturday- I have had the craziest week if we are following from last Saturday until now. Saturday was an all day work event, however, I did do yard work which was great for my arms and shoulders! I wrapped up the day with 50 hollow rocks, 15 pushups and 50 handstand pushups. It's simple to do at home and kept my heart rate up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamessina Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Finally, Monday!40 hollow rocks and 10 pushups in the AM. Got to the gym at noon, so had crossfit for lunch. did the animal warmup- bear crawls, crab walks, inchworm pushups, the length of the box. Followed by 10 strict chin ups and 10 dips using a level red band, back squats with the PVC bar to warm up and shoulder mobility front and reverse. Workout was fast, had to get back to work: 60 box jumps on a 24" box30 Snatch Balances with 15 lbs got my heart rate up and felt good! Dinner was a pasta with steamed veggies and spinach, fresh tomatoes warmed and mixed in. Lunch was rice and beans leftover from homemade tortilla night at our house last night.Looking forward to a nice, real workout tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hey Jamessina! Great job with your journaling! I'm one of the VB&F team members, and we got your email request to have your journal reviewed for eligiblity. We'll be shipping out prize packages beginning mid-month! Great job! Hope you'll stick around the forum and continue to post and be a valuable member of this online community! All the best,Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hope you continue to hang around the forum! All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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