Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness

I think this is an AWESOME idea!

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Oh my goodness! I just had a MAJOR realization!

I had been reading through some of the other food logs here and remembered that I used to use FitDay to keep track of my calories and fat and stuff. I haven't used it in ages. Well, I just calculated my breakfast and lunch. HOLY CRAP! So far today I've had 1480 calories and 40 grams of fat! No wonder I am not losing weight! I've been eating healthier, but still is't not good! 1500 should be my max calories for the day. Sheesh!

I should really get back to using FitDay more often. What a wake up call!

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Courtney

"If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we'd all be vegetarians."
-Linda McCartney

That's why I use it to track when I'm trying to lose weight. Even though I eat healthy I still eat too much to actually lose weight if left to my own devices. Of course if one is able to get results without tracking all the more power to them. I just have more luck keeping track.

Maybe once you get a handle on how many cals, etc. are in things you typically eat you'll be able just to keep an estimate in your head?

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vegan for the win!

It's a possibility. Who knows. I hadn't realized that the burritos I typically eat two of have 480 calories a piece! (Guacamole.....it's a weakness of mine.) I haven't logged into my FitDay account since 2005. I was surprised it was still active. *LOL* But now I have a better way to track and should get a handle on my issue with food now.

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Courtney

"If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we'd all be vegetarians."
-Linda McCartney

*Throws tofu at Vegangirl*


*Runs away giggling*

that dream was too funny. good luck with fitday!

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Today was a gym day! I actually got up and made it there at 8:00AM! Hooray! It's not easy for me to get up. I love to sleep. I was rather proud of myself for actually taking the initiative and getting out of bed to get to the gym before work. I'm also going to log everything on FitDay again and see if that helps me to be more accountable. I'm ready to see the scale start moving in the right direction!

I also conquered another gym fear this morning. The Stairmaster. It stares at me, taunting me every time I go in there. I don't have the best knees due to 7 years of marching band, but I decided to give it a shot and see how I do. I didn't last very long (3 minutes, did 6 floors) but I at least tried it out. I am pleased with that. It was a leg day for me. My legs now feel like Jello. *LOL*

Pre-workout: 8 oz. of soy milk
Post workout: Cream of Wheat with 2 packets of Splenda, 1 small peach
Lunch: whole wheat pita will spinach, tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, banana peppers, bean sprouts, and cucumber
Dinner: Boca burger with Tofutti mozzarella on a wheat bun, fries with ketchup

Exercise: Gym day today!

3 minutes on the Stairmaster
15 minutes on the elliptical

Seated Leg Curls:
65 x 10
50 x 10
50 x 10

Leg Extensions:
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10

Lunges with Dumbbells:
10 x 10
10 x 10
10 x 10

Squats with Dumbbells:
10 x 10
10 x 10

Leg Press Machine:
140 x 10
200 x 10
200 x 10
200 x 10
200 x 10
200 x 10
240 x 10
240 x 10

Compound Row (the leg machines were all taken at this time so I did this one for the heck of it):
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10

Hip Abduction:
95 x 12
95 x 12
95 x 12
95 x 12
110 x 12
110 x 12
110 x 12

Hip Adduction:
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10

30 minutes on the elliptical

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Courtney

"If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we'd all be vegetarians."
-Linda McCartney

Congrats on getting to the gym!! That is awesome!!

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vegan for the win!

hey vegangirl, where is Casselton?
close to Fargo? Grand Forks?

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i think i'm gonna start using fitday too! We can start together!!!! It is a big wake up call isn't it. i'm the same as lobsterrific in that i eat super healthy-but i LOVE TO EAT! I will eat til i am full always if its up to me. and i want to lose dammit!

Congrats on getting up early for they gym! i just did the same. sucks don't it? :p

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It's 20 miles west of Fargo on I-94. I'm only about 8 hours from Winnipeg.

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Courtney

"If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we'd all be vegetarians."
-Linda McCartney

My new FitDay buddy! Yeah, I love to eat too. It was a bit of a shock when I realized that yesterday's lunch was over 1000 calories. Sheesh!

My legs are still feeling like Jello from the gym this morning. I got up out of my chair at work after almost 2 hours and they wobbled! Hahahahaha! Just need to work them more. Thanks for the congrats on my getting up early though.

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Courtney

"If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we'd all be vegetarians."
-Linda McCartney

Now Im thinking I may go fitday too... However, I know I eat alot for cutting, but I think Im leanig out okay so far.. Congrats on gymming it!

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

good grief! They are replacing our carpet at work......for the third time! I came in and had to pack up all my stuff from my desk so they can move the desks and replace the carpet overnight. How fun.

Oh my legs are SORE today after yesterday's workout! I hope they are feeling less sore tomorrow because I am going to the gym again in the morning.

Breakfast: banana protein shake, hot and sour soup
Lunch: portobello pasta, minestrone soup, bread
dinner: pancakes with maple syrup and banana slices

Exercise: I rested today.

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Courtney

"If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we'd all be vegetarians."
-Linda McCartney

Oh I am excited! "Vegan With A Vengeance" came in the mail today! New cookbooks are fun!

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Courtney

"If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we'd all be vegetarians."
-Linda McCartney