hellbentforpleather Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I am committing to logging my meals and training every day for the month of January---it's my New Year's Revolution! My goals are to continue my weight loss (down 67 pounds so far since becoming vegan on August 16, 2010) and work on gaining strength, endurance and maintaining my muscle mass or even gaining some lean mass. That would be awesome... Food for today:B: 6 oz mixed berries, 1 slice ezekiel toast, 2 tbs natural peanut butter, 1 cup mixed organic unsweetened coconut/almond milkS1: 1oz almondsL: spicy orange vegan chicken, 1/2 cup brown rice, 3 cups cooked spinachS2: 1 tbs coconut oil, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 cup almond milk, 1 banana, 2 handfuls spinachD: 3/4 black eyed peas, 1/2 cup millet, 2 tsp coconut oil, 3 cups collard greens (Happy New Year!) Today is actually an active rest day for me, which feels like a very anticlimactic way to start the New Year. But I've been doing my normal gym routine all year, so this is part of my pattern of doing yoga on my rest days. Yesterday I did back and rear delts and cardio and finished out 2011 strong. I'm doing 45 minutes of yoga today. Weights and cardio resume tomorrow. I am so lucky to be working with Alli Breen for this month! I connected with her over the phone tonight and she had some great suggestions as far as my diet is concerned. To start, I'm going to begin relying less heavily on fake meats and eating more whole foods in their place as well as including more coconut oil in my diet. Happy 2012 everyone!Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Food: B: large green smoothie (2 tsp coconut oil, 1 orange, 1/2 banana, 3 handfuls of spinach, 1 scoop protein powder)L: 1/2 cup millet, 1/2 can black beans, 2 tsp coconut oil, salsa, 4 cups mixed collards and kaleS1: apple, 1 oz almonds, vega pre-workout drinkS2: 1/2 lara barD: big a$$ salad with tempeh, 2 tsp coconut oil and 1 tbs vegan omega 3 ranch Training:Bis/Tris/AbsWorked out with my sister in law, so had less time than usual because it's slower working out with another person. But it was way more fun! I did miss my loud Hatebreed and Sepultura playlist, though Active warm up 10 minutes, bands, balls and step upsMachine dips 12/60, 10/70, 8/80, 6/90DB hammer curls 12/8 10/10 8/12 6/15Triceps rope 12/25 10/30 8/35 /6/40EZ bar curls (this gym doesn't have 5 pound increments for my still-weak biceps, grrr!) 12/20 10/20 8/30 6/40 (dying!)Overhead DB tri press 12/20 10/22.5 8/25 6/30Abs: 4 sets 15 rep swiss ball crunchesCardio: 20 mins interval training on elliptical, 5 min cooldown on treadmill Super tired and going to bed!!! And I only ate fake meat once today, whoo hoo. Maria PS Lost another 2.6 pounds last week---I am now down 69.6 pounds since going vegan and getting back into the gym. I was working out next to a guy today who happened to mention that he'd lost 100 pounds and I felt super inspired. I also had some older dude tell me, "Wow, you are lifting really heavy for a girl!" That made me laugh since I feel so weak compared to the old days when I used to kick it out beast-style at Gold's and practically freebased creatine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Food: B: vegan sausage, 1/2 cup 5 grain hot cereal, 6 oz mixed fresh berries, 1 tbs flax mealS1: apple, 1 oz almondsL: tofu hotdog, 1 tsp coconut oil, on spelt bun (gotta use up that fake meat!), 1 cup celery with 1 1/2 tbs vegan omega 3 ranch dressingS2: protein shakeD: 1/2 can garbanzo beans, 1/2 cup millet, 1 tbs tahini, 4 cups mixed kale and collard greens Training:The gym was NUTS today. I had to be flexible and do what I could to occupy myself. Not doing high weights on legs right now but just trying to not rest a lot and keep it fast and challenging at the same time. 3 sets of 15 reps each leg high box step upssuperset with 3 sets of medicine ball squats 15 reps 8#leg extensions on roc it machine 12/3 10/4 8/5 6/6hamstring curls on roc it machine 12/3 10/4 8/5 6/6hamstring plate drags 3 sets 1020 min cardio on treadmill And now, bed!Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliB Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Great Job miss hell bent!!! you are doing so great!! I know you can reach what ever goals & dreams you have!! keep your veggies high & space your fake meet again your doing sooo great!!xoxoAllIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ugh, I've been sick with a cold since the last time I logged in! Just resting and taking it easy and hopefully I will be able to get back into my normal routine tomorrow. Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'm back among the living! Food: B: 1/2 cup 5 grain hot cereal, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 25 grams almonds, 1 cup peachesS: protein barL: 1 sprouted tofu burger, 2 cups broccoli, 2 tsp coconut oil, 1 cup whole wheat shellsS: green smoothie: one orange, 1/2 banana, 3 cups spinach, 1 scoop protein barD: 1/2 can black eyed peas, 3 tbs agave sweetened BBQ sauce, 4 cups mixed collards and kale, 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, 1/2 cup quinoa Workout: Chest/Deltswarm up: bands and balls and step ups, active warm up Flat Db press: 12/17.5 10/20 8/22.5 6/25Overhead barbell shoulder press: 12/20 10/25, 8/30 6/35Cable upright flyes 12/20 10/25 8/30 6/35DB lateral raises 12/8 10/10 8/12 6/15 cardio: 20 min intervals on treadmill, 5 min cooldown Supplements: multi, vitamin d, cal/mag, borage oil, medicinal mushrooms for my wack immune system, BCAA powder with glutamine Feels good to be back to normal!!!Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliB Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 YUM !! thats all I can say great job!!! Your workouts look great too! Here is a vid of Robert & I last night!! AlliB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Today was a cardio day---did 20 minutes worth of very sweaty intervals on the treadmill. Might do some yoga before bed just to stretch and relax a little bit. Glad to not be sick anymore and back in the gym. My coworkers who got sick are all still sick. I really think eating a clean vegan diet, exercise and supplements helps me so much when I catch the occasional cold. Food: B: 1 slice ezekiel, 1 tbs natural peanut butter, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup strawberries, 1 scoop protein powderL: gardein chicken veggie bowl with brown rice (went on a lunch date!)S: protein barD: brown rice, black beans, pico de gallo, 2 oz avocado, big raw kale and mescalun salad with oil free tangerine dressingS: 1 oz dry roasted almonds, apple Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Food: B: 1 slice ezekiel toast, big a$$ green smoothie with one orange, 1/2 banana, 3 huge handfuls of spinach, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 tbs coconut oilS: 1 oz almonds, 1 appleL: leftover gardein brown rice & veggie bowlS: pro barD: red quinoa, kale and shaved brussel sprouts salad, lentils Workout (I had to bust out the Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Man was I tired!):Vega pre-workout drink5 min dynamic warm up with bands, step ups, high kneesHammer Stength Lat Pulls 12/70 10/90 8/100 6/110Bent over single arm DB rows12/15 10/20 8/22.5 6/25Rear Delts on pec dec machine12/15 10/20 8/25 6/3030 min cardio split evenly between the stepmill and the treadmillNutrasumma BCAA's with glutamine post workout Monday is my weigh in day and I am down another 2 pounds for a total of 71 since beginning my vegan journey. Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliB Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 OMG!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bad Brains and Minor Threat..I HAVE SEEN Bad Brains 2 times!!!LOVE IT!!! Great workout music!!! Food looks good keep it up!! I'll be in Miami so email me if you need me AlliB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Awww, thanks Alli!! It's so cool that you love BB, too. I've only gotten to see them once but it was freakin' AWESOME!! Rock for Light is one of my favorite workout albums ever. Have fun in Miami---I'm from the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area originally. Man, I miss it! Today was an active rest day...I did 45 minutes of Tara Stiles' Weight Loss yoga, which kind of kicked my a$$ a little bit. I am so not flexible, but I'm working on it... Food:B: 1 slice ezekiel toast, 2 tsp coconut oil, green smoothie (1 orange, 1/2 banana, kale/spinach, protein powder)S: 6 oz fresh raspberries, 1 oz almondsL: black eyed peas, brown rice and broccoli S: pro barD: gardein orange chicken, bok choy, brown riceS: 1 kamut cake with 1 tbs hummus Super tired...time to hit the sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Whoops, got home too late to log last night!So Wednesday's food was:B: 1/2 cup 5 grain cereal, 1 tbs flax meal, 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1 cup peaches, 1 vegan sausageS: protein barL: WW elbow macaroni, 2 tsp coconut oil, sprouted tofu burger, multi veggie (mescalun, beets, grape tomatoes, yellow peppers, cukes) salad with 1 tbs goddess dressingS: blueberries, almondsD: spinach salad with pickled veggies, black beans, fresh baked plantains, tofu adobo taco on corn tortilla (had to go out for some vegan Mexican food!) Workout: Bis and Tris---soundtrack, Pantera. It was that kind of night. Had to improvise and try some different things as it was hella crowded in the gym.10 min warmup4 sets 20 swiss ball crunches4 sets 8 EZ bar curls with 30# BBOverhead triceps DB presses 12/20# 10/22.5# 8/25# 6/30#Roc it machine low pulley biceps curls 12/1 10/2 8/3 6/4Triceps rope 12/35# 10/40# 8/45# 6/50#Seated Dip Machine 12/60# 10/65 8/75# 6/80# Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Today is an active rest day---45 minutes yoga. Wish I could take a walk outside, too, but it's way too cold right now for me. Feeling really tired and like I just need some R&R. Food:B: green smoothie (orange, 1/2 banana, 3 handfuls spinach, 1 1/2 scoop pro powder), 1 slice ezekiel toast, 1 tbs coconut oilS: apple, almondsL: brown rice, black eyed peas, broccoliS: pro barD: the hippie bowl: 1/2 cup red quinoa, shiitake mushrooms, 1 tsp coconut oil, 4 cups mixed collards, kale and spinach, 1/2 can aduki beans, 1 tbs tahini (mixed with a little lime juice, parsley, cayenne, sea salt, agave and onion powder to make a sauce). S: if hungry, strawberries and a cup of tea after yoga Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Man, even Sepultura couldn't power me through my workout tonight. SO.FREAKIN'.TIRED! But hey, I showed up and did my planned workout, even if I feel like it sucked. Not every workout is awesome. Sometimes it's enough for me to suit up and show up and do my best. The gym has also been stupid crowded, and some nights I am not as patient with this as others. Can't wait until things go back to normal! Food:B: protein shake (strawberries, nitrofusion, almond milk), ezekiel toast, coconut oilS: builder's barL: big a$$ salad, one tbs dressing, amy's vegan chicken noodle soupS: apple, almondsS: protein shake (nitrofusion, almond milk, natty pnb)D: sauteed veggies and a slice of whole wheat vegan pizza Not enough whole foods today and I felt rushed and stressed all day--didn't have enough time to cook my lunch this morning. Workout:Legs5 min warm up on treadmill, 15 reps each leg box step upsleg extensions 12/55 10/70 8/85 6/100hamstring curls 12/25 10/30 8/40 6/50 (could have gone way heavier, but already felt totally drained )1 set 12 each leg lunges (not happening)3 sets 10 reps each hamstring curls with swiss ballglute machine 12/15# 10/20# 8/25# 6/30#Cardio: 7 laps around indoor track as fast as I could go. I feel lame even writing this out! Going to go rest and regroup and get focused and motivated for tomorrow. Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Great journal! I hope you have an awesome weekend. Keep up the great work! All the best, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thanks for the kind words, Robert! I love this forum and really appreciate all of your hard work---you inspire me! Did not get to log workout for yesterday so here it is:Soundtrack: Hatebreed, The Misfits Chest/delts5 min dynamic warm up with step ups and bandsDumbell flat chest press 12/20 10/22.5 8/25 6/27.5 I wanted to try the 30# DB's but realized I might need a spotter. Will work out with my SIL next time!Over head BB shoulder press 4 sets 8 with 40# BBHammer Strength Isolateral Chest Press 3 sets 4 with 2 25# plates (ugh!)DB lat raises 3 sets of 10 reps with 10#Cardio:30 min on elliptical trainer Food:B: 1/2 cup 5 grain hot cereal, flax meal, 6 oz fresh strawberries, 1 vegan sausageL: unexpected outing with my 12 step fellowship buddies to thai food: stir fried mixed all green veggies with soy chicken, waterS: big green smoothie: spinach, kale, tangelo, 1/2 banana, 1 scoop nitrofusionD: totally exhausted, knew I needed to eat but too tired to cook! 2 slices of ezekiel bread with natural pnb, agave, wheatgerm and a glass of almond milk I have been stupid tired for the last few days. I think it's probably hormonal. Damn you, PMS! Either way, annoying! But I am showing up at the gym and doing my best and I know this will pass. Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Food: B: 1 slice ezekiel toast, 1 tbs coconut oil, 1 scoop nitrofusion, 1 cup unsw almond milk, 1 cup strawberriesS: pro barL: 1 cup vegan paella, big salad with 1 tbs dressingS: apple, almondsS: (post workout( 1 scoop nitrofusion, 1 cup unsw almond milk, 1/2 banana & my supplements (BCAA's, glutamine & Vitamin C/trace minerals pack)D: 1/2 can garbanzo beans, 4 cups mixed mustart greens, kale & spinach, 1/2 tbs coconut oil Workout:Back (soundtrack Slipknot. If that doesn't work, nothing will!)pre-workout supp---1 scoop pre-workout Vega crack 5 warm up on treadmill, bandsHammer Strentgth Wide Grip Pull Downs12/70# 10/80# 8/90# 6/ 110@Bent over dumbell rows12/22.5# 10/25# 8/30# and then I had to go do something else because lil' dudes were monopolizing the 35's! 3 sets 15 reps Swiss Ball Crunches (see above comment, grr! I hate January! Finding something to do until machine is freed up)3 sets 8x35# Reverse Delts on pec dec20 min treadmill torture intervals (speed & incline alternating)5 min cool down and get me the hell out of here! Still really, really tired, but doing my best! This will pass by the time the weekend rolls around.Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Oh, it's leg day!Feeling MUCH less fatigued today, yay! Food: B: 1 slice ezekiel toast, green smoothie (tangelo, 1/2 banana, 3 handfuls of spinach, 1 scoop nitrofusion, water)S: apple, almondsL: vegan paella, big salad (1/2 bag greens plus cut up raw veggies), 1 tbs dressingS: pro barD: 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/2 can pinto beans, 4 cups mustard greens, 1 oz vegan chorizo, 1 oz teese, salsa. Almost worked my way through all of the fake meat in my house!S: if hungry, 1 scoop nitrofusion, 1 cup unsweetened almonds milk Supplements: pre-workout Vega stuff, before bed BCAAs/glutamine & a packet of Vitamin C and trace minerals. I only use this on days I lift. I also take a multi, Vitamin D2, omega 3, GLA, Cal/Mag, and some immune supporting mushrooms every day as part of my regular routine, so I won't write that out every day. A few times a week I take a sublingual B12 and I also take some blue green algae capsules a few times a week if I am tired. Legs, done with my Sister In Law, which is always motivating! 10 min warm up on treadmillmini-circuit: 1 set 15 box step ups each leg, 1 set wide stance squats with 8# medicine ballno rest, on to:hamstring curls 12/40# 10/45# 8/50# 6/60# (1 min rest in between each set)no rest, repeated mini-circuit: 1 set 15 box step ups each leg, 1 set wide stance squats with 8# medicine ballno rest, on to:roc it machine leg extensions 12/2 10/3 8/4 6/5 (rest while partner completes set)no rest, repeated mini-circuit: 1 set 15 box step ups each leg, 1 set wide stance squats with 8# medicine ballno rest, on to:Glute kick backs 12/20# 10/30# 8/40# 6/50# (rest 1 min in between sets)no rest, repeated mini-circuit: 1 set 15 box step ups each leg, 1 set wide stance squats with 8# medicine ball, 3 sets bosu single leg bridges, 10 reps each set (that sh@t is hard!!! OMG)5 min cooldown plus stretching. I feel tired just writing all of this out! Bedtime! Type O Negative is good sleepytime music... Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Food: B: 1/2 cup hot 5 grain cereal, 1 cup berries, 2 tbs hemp seeds, splash of unsweetened almond milkS: pro barL: big salad, 1 tbs omega 3 dressing, 1 1/2 cups vegan paellaS: apple, almondsD: pinto beans, avocado, portobello mushrooms, peppers, 2 tortillas, handful of tortilla chips, salsaS: if hungry, 1 scoop nutrofusion, 2 handfuls spinach, 1/2 banana, 1 cup unsw almond milk Training: Supposed to be a rest day, but I feel like doing cardio. Very agitated and need to clear my mind with some sweat! Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliB Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hey lets catch up via skype or phone, you food looks yummy!!!!tell me your training plans this weekend!AlliB. AlliB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Took a total rest day today---I needed it. B: 1 slice ezekiel, 1 tbs peanut butter, apple, 1 cup almond milkS: pro barL: 4 cups collard greens, 1/2 cup garbanzos, 1 tbs tahini, 1/2 cup red quinoaS: grande decaf soy latte, gluten free crackers (this is my treat once every few weeks---the latte. Whoo hoo!)D: black bean burger on whole wheat roll with veggies and avocado Hi AliiB! Glad you are back! Here's the rough weekend plan:Tomorrow is chest/delts/cardio.Sat: cardio, yogaSun: biceps/triceps/cardio, yoga Bedtime for me!Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Ended up flip-flopping my days yesterday. Just found out one of my friends died unexpectedly and I was not in the mood to do a hard workout, or really any workout, honestly. But I did suit up and show up at the gym & pull 30 minutes of cardio out of my a$$ somehow. Cooled down & stretched for another 10 minutes after. Food:B: green smoothie (tangelo, 1/2 banana, 1 scoop nitrofusion, 3 handfulls of spinach), 1/2 tbs coconut oil, 1 slice ezekiel toastL: gardein burger on whole wheat with a ton of veggies, avocado, side of celery sticksS: protein barD: sesame tofu and kale waldorf salad with oil free dressing & walnuts Very sad. But still forging ahead. Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Met up with my SIL at the gym and did 30 minutes on the treadmill and 30 minutes on the track. I normally am not a big fan of cardio, but it is helping with my sadness. Hitting the gym in a few hours for some weights...then later tonight I am going to see Anthrax/Testament/Death Angel, which should put me in a much better mood, I hope! Heavy metal always helps Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Chest Delts 5 min warmupDB flat bench press with two 25# DB's 4 sets of 8DB lat raises 3 sets of 8, 12#Hammer Strength Isol-lateral incline chest press, 4 sets of 8 with 2 25# platesOverhead BB shoulder press, 3 sets 8 with 30# BB25 min cardio intervals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbentforpleather Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Today was a definitely weird workout day. Midway through my workout, paramedics had to come and take a poor lady out on a stretcher. I hope she's OK! Biceps/Triceps/Abs5 min warm upEZ bar curls 8/30#. 3 sets of 8 35#Overhead DB triceps press12/22.5 10/25 8/27.5 6/30#DB hammer curls3 sets of 8 15# dumbellsTriceps rope 12/22.5 10/25 8/27.5 6/30#Burn out circuits:1 set of 21's with 20# BB1 set of 15 reps each arm triceps kickbacks 5#no rest, repeated again5 sets 15 reps swiss ball crunches35 minutes cardio (split between stepmill and treadmill) Food:B: 1/2 cup grape nuts, 2 tbs hemp seeds, 6 oz fresh strawberries,1 cup unsweetened almond milkS: protein barL: tofu, kale and brussels sprouts salad, 1 cup mushroom barley soup (no oil & vegan, natch)D: 1/2 can pinto beans, 1 oz vegan cheese, salsa, 3 cups mixed veggies (spinach, yellow peppers and onions), 1/2 cup quinoa Good night everyone!Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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