hsorlando Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 9am- Cinnamon raisin bagel w/ vegan cream cheese, coffee, small vegan breakfast burrito1pm- hummus, celery, vegan turkey sandwich on ww bread w/ veganaisse 430pm- spinning class 45 minutes630pm- Zumba dance class815pm- Amy's Quarter pounder, italian beans, tomato930pm- cereal w/ rice milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 930am- coffee, half berry almond luna bar10- half an oatmeal bar w/ raisins, apple oats, and other fruit and nuts, very filling, coffee1pm- Amys pot pie (vegan) missed Step class because of a big accident on freeway630- Body Pump- talked my mom into doing the class too, I have a feeling she won't like me much tomorrrow, lol.745pm- Taco Bell10pm- cereal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 9am- blueberry oatmeal scone, coffee, small breakfast wrap w/ tofu12pm- went for a noon run!!!!! Yikes, it was a hot one too!!! I lasted almost 40 minutes I believe, and think it was about 3 miles, haven't mapped it yet.2pm- pasta w/ marinara sauce and black olives9pm- vegan hotdog, black beans, tomato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 9am- 1/2 hour precor machine10am- oatmeal, coffee2pm- Amy's Vegan Pot Pie7pm- pasta (too much pasta this week!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Friday-845am- Run! It was a good one too. I'm not sure about the timing, but I felt good, and ran a bit more than a 5K distance.930am- coffee, banana, Barbara's strawberry bar (used to be Natures Choice, but Barbara's bought them and now the bars are half the size)1pm- Amy's Enchilada meal (vegan)7pm- Amy's vegan pasta meal (watching some kids for a friend and she bought me a microwaveable meal, and of course it was pasta!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Saturday915- half a medium banana930am- Zumba1045- weighed myself, lost one pound, after all the pasta I ate this week it's a miracle!1115am- Breakfast at Rhapsodic Vegan bakery- coffee, vegan cheese biscuit, blueberry scone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Ok, my last post wasn't very well thought out, and it was longwinded too! In a nutshell my post was about losing that last 10 pounds, and how hard it is. I can't help it I am accustomed to eating food, and like to eat food. So that is a problem right there. I hope to add Vega back into my diet on a more consistent basis. I always falter with dropping the last 10 pounds because I know it lies in my nutritional intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Took 2 classes today, and had a major fight/argument with my brother. I think I will post about my amazing workout, and my food intake.745- coffee, banana, Barbara's vegan strawberry bar1230pm- banana1pm- Step class burned lots of calories!2pm- chocolate macadamia luna bar3pm- Body Pump- increased the squat track to a 50 lb barbell, and yes I did hit my head getting it off my back and to the ground. Felt pretty strong, increased my back weight by 5 pounds, and almost got through the chest track without going to failureRest of the class was pretty much the same, except when I got to abs. When we got on our mats on the floor I got a serious cramp in my left side. But after a minute or so I relaxed, and I was able to finish the class. That has never happened to me before in a class. It was a weird feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 No weight training today but just moved a heavy ( ) table! 430 pm-Spin class was absolutely brutal! There was one point where we had a very high level of resistance about an 8, and had to go all out for 10 seconds, then recover 45 seconds, and repeat 10 times. Another part of the class we had about a level 6 resistance, and had to keep increasing our intensity on the bike for up to 2 minutes. My legs didn't want to go down steps after that class. And it was 45 minutes long. Breakfast at Drunken Monkey 9am- coffee, raisin bagel w/ vegan cream cheese, small muffinLunch- 330pm- vegan hotdog, black beansDinner- Amy's Quarter pounder, rice, tomatoSnack- toast and tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 845am- ran for 2 miles- Not an easy run because my legs felt like they were running through mud. I think for now on I will try to run on Monday mornings, instead of Tuesday mornings, because spinning just exhausts my legs.930am- berry almond luna bar, banana, coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Wednesday- Birthday= No Gym!Thursday-915am- 20 minutes on precor back was hurting a bit, but it was better when I finished10am- bagel w/ small amount of vegan cream cheese, coffee11am- run- got lost and turned around running around a lake, but went further than i originally thought i would so that was good2- burritosLater today- training with Robert at a gym that i've never set foot in, adventure time!Trained with Robert at gym! It was fun, did tons of rows, shoulder presses, lateral raises, some deadlifts, etc. I was a bit worried about my back because it was still hurting a tiny bit. But I started very very very light, and worked my way up. Back felt fine, got up to 60 pounds on lat pulldown, could have done more but didn't want to push it. 50 pounds on seated cable rows. Fun times!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Haven't done anything today! I'm exhausted so maybe it's a good thing I'm taking it easy. Boy keeping up with Robert is tough!!!! Always doing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Was on my feet all day at Veg Fest! So my feet were aching by 6pm, so what does Robert decide to train, legs! Well I was not sure I would be ablet to compete with him on the leg press but I think I held my own! These are an estimated guess at the reps.warmed up with stationary lunges, alternate lunges, lunging backwardsset 1- 90 lbs 20 reps2- 180 lbs 15 reps3- 270 8 reps4-360 6 reps5- 450 lbs 1 1/2 repstook a break while RC continued on up to 630 lbs or so for quite a few more sets,then I joined him again at- did some lunges, squat 450 lbs for 3 reps360 lbs 6 reps270- 8 reps180 1290 15 repsthen I did more lunges, squats, leg extension, prone leg curls, etc.I won't be able to walk tomorrow!then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Obviously we were a bit hungry after the leg workout so we stopped at Garden cafe, and asian vegetarian/ vegan restaurant.Robert ordered a ton of food as he should! I got won ton soup, and sweet and sour chicken w/ brown rice, all vegan of course.I brought half of it home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 DOMS=My glutes hurt!!! Lunges are my enemy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Tuesday 10/26 Step, and Body Pump- special guest Robert Cheeke!Step is not Roberts forte!!!!!! Body Pump proved harder than thought for one vegan bodybuilder, lolI thought the class was easy, but I've taken it a lot and wasn't trying to lift too much weight! Wednesday- 10/27- Grey Hound travel= not fun! walked to hotel carrying my heavy carryon about a mile I think felt like 5. Walked to bus stops to get to St. Ppete Times Forum which ironically is not in St. Pete its in Tampa! Thursday- all dressed up for orchestra, but had to walk to theater because trolley sytem didn't run that early. Walking in heels for any distance wreaks havoc on my feet. After concert got trolley to hotel- then changed shoes, and with new blisters and hurting feet walked some more with my mom to explore the area. FYI St. Pete is not very clean, and stinks!!!!!! Friday-More walking at beach, then a bit in Downtown St. Pete before going to Grey Hound Saturday- I don't think I did anything today! Sunday Step and Body Pump felt great until I was doing a move in Step that hurt my back, the right side lower down this time near lats. last time it was on left side more in the rhomboid area. Got through Body Pump, but was definitely feeling it in the back by the end. Monday- Went to Universal- lots of walking which I thought might stretch out my back. Big mistake going to universal today- see other blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Tuesday- Step class only due to my sore back. About halfway through class thought my back was a lot better, and today it isn't dore so I guess i worked it out in Step. Wednesday- very short run because of stomach cramps- I really didn't feel like running, but it felt great once I hit the pavement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 I have been super busy! But i am still getting in quite a few good workouts every week. So I am not slacking.This week I have done 2 Step classes, and 2 Body Pump classes, and run once. I also walk every day!Last week I pretty much did the same except also took a Zumba class, but I don't remember running at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 I was all set to do an extra class today, because I won't be able to get to the gym over the weekend. I am hoping to check out the gyms on the college campus when I'm there. At least the athletic department seems pretty good. There are a lot of weight rooms, pools, basketball court, soccer baseball, and other fields, a rock climbing wall, etc. Oh and there are also quite a few running trails. Should be an absolutely beautiful place to run along the bluffs of the Mississippi river. The only thing missing is an ice hockey rink! Maybe I will get a run in this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Not a lot of work out this week, well actually none. Have done a lot of walking when I was visiting the college campus on the bluffs of the Mississippi river in Illinois. Other than that, just walking at airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 (edited) Had some decent workouts this week.Sunday- Step, and Body PumpMonday- spinningTuesday- StepWednesday- Run 3 miles?, weights-2 sets 8 repslunges w/ 20lb dbchest press- 15lbone arm rows- 15lbbicep curls 10lbtricep skull crushers- 10lb db leg press 180lbschest flys- 12lb dbback cable row- 40lbbicep hammer curls 10lbtricep pushdowns 30lblareal raises- 8 lbroman chair- 30 leg raisesstretch Edited November 29, 2010 by hsorlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 Had a really good workout week, best one in a while. Here's a summary of everything I did this week.Sunday- Step 55minutes, Body Pump 55minutesMonday- spinning 45 minutes 9 very intense)Tuesday- StepWednesday- run (3miles), weights 1 hour 2 sets 8-12 reps most setslunges, bench press, one arm rows, bicep curls, skullcrushers, shoulder raises (seated)leg press 180lbs (too easy), pec flys, bicep hammer curls, tricep rope pushdown, lateral raises, roman chair leg lifts at various angles, stretching, the end! Thursday-rest dayFriday- run 3 miles, weights 1 hour full body resistance machines 3 sets 8 reps, walk 1 mileSaturday- Zumba 55 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Sunday was a great day for workouts as is every day! As usual I took my Step, and Body Pump classes. Step was quite interesting because of the instructor forgetting half the workout at the end. I think the left side was the lead for three times to the right only being the lead for one. Oh well as long as you're moving it doesn't matter if you feel one side was left out ha ha. Body Pump must be getting easier, at least parts of it. The squat track was tough, but I managed to get deeper than I usually do, and not fall over in the process. And lifting it over my head at the end of the five minute track was better because I didn't bump my head as much as usual.The chest track beat me though! Triceps were pretty brutal too. Biceps I actually felt were easier so maybe I am finally after years of trying, getting stronger guns. My glutes will never be tha same after the lunge track, it was all the bottom halves that we did. For those that have no idea what a bottom half is, its where at the bottom of your movement you only go half way up multiple times. At one time we thought there were 16 bottom halves, but luckily it was only 8. Anyway then we finished out with shoulders, abs, and stretching.Shoulders were hard but I like the recent track because there aren't too many barbell shoulder presses, this is just a move that I am not good at. There were tons of lateral raises, and mac raises which is one arm in a front raise, and one arm in a lateral raise at the same time. Abs weren't too bad, but the end movement where you are in a plank position and then you walk you feet out and back, and then your arms is not a favorite, then I stretched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Monday- Ran about 3.5 miles. It was a good run although I walked for bits of it.Tuesday- walk to YMCA 3/4 mile, Step @ 5:30pm/ Body Pump @ 6:30pmThat was one heck of a workout! I must have been working extra hard in Body Pump because I was sweating like crazy. I even went 5 pounds lighter for squats because my legs were beat from Step. Anyway had an amazing exercise night, and felt good after it was over.Wednesday: Rest day- got lots to do today and tomorrow so today no gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 I feel so out of shape! I just got back from visiting relatives up North and I froze. So I did not go out and run as I had planned, neither did I walk to the gym. I could barely manage to stay on my vegan diet, but prevailed somehow. All I can say is that not going to the gym for over a week is torture! I can't wait for tomorrow, and will make sure I have a kick butt workout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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