angepeets Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 So excited to join this group and the timing of this little challenge couldn't be better! I just had my second child 2 months ago and have been working out for the last 3 weeks - trying to build up my endurance & strength again. A little background on me...I'm a personal trainer, studying to become a Holistic Nutritionist (Plant Based) and am a mother to 2 girls. I've been a Vegan for almost 3 years now and a vegetarian for 8. I blog regularly on my site http://www.hol-fit.com and I'm currently running a 3 week detox/cleanse in which I'm cutting out all sugar for the month and doing a lot of juicing/blending. I didn't have a chance to workout today as I had to pack the girls up and travel a few hours to visit family. I'll be checking out a local gym tomorrow morning. Looking forward to a great month!Ange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Tried out a new gym near where my family lives that I'm visiting for a late Christmas.Did a quick back & shoulder circuit with 20 min of running beforehand. Snuck out of the house before the kiddos woke up We're having the big dinner tonight so I'll be practicing a bit of moderation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Day 3: Started the day off with a 30 minute run. After having my baby girl 10 weeks ago, I'm having to to stop every 5 min and walk but I'm excited to work my way back up to my pre pregnancy fitness. Food is still all over the place as I've been staying at my Mom's house (late Christmas)Heading home tomorrow and I'm excited to get back into the kitchen. I'm preparing for a 3 week detox of no sugar, wheat or soy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Day 5: Just made it back from the gym where I did a Bodyrock inspired workout that kicked my post pregnant belly! Started off with 10 min warmup - Side lunges x30 ea leg - burpees x 30 - low jump jax x 90 - pullups x 30 (on gravitron machine) - kbell squat & raise x 15 ea arm - barbell squats x 30 - bosu pushups x 30 - walking lunges - plank for 2 minutes. I ran through this cycle 2 times and was whipped!Try it and let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Day 6: Hit the gym for cardio today:Did 30 minutes on the stairmill while finishing a chapter of my Holistic Nutrition StudiesFollowed that with a 20 min run & some stretching!! Bfast: steel oats & nuts/seedsSnack: Protein Shake w/spinach & cherriesLunch: Black bean, avocado & spinach wrapDinner: Eating out at Vegan restaurant (Veg Out in London) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all zen Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) . Edited October 28, 2016 by all zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Great to meet you on here! Do you have a blog too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Day 7: Just made it home from the gym. Did this version of the Spartan 300 workout:Body-Weight Rows - 15 repsBody-Weight Squats - 25 repsPushups - 15 repsJumping Jacks - 50 repsMountain Climbers - 20 repsClose-Grip Pushups - 10 repsBody-Weight Rows - 15 reps Bfast: steel oatsSnack: pro shakeLunch: squash soup & hummus wrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Day8: Started today off with some oil pulling and water. Then had a fresh veggie juice and a piece of sprouted toast with hemp seeds & nooch. Gym: 30 min on the stairmill before church. Feeling great today - lots of energy to take on all the house tasks I now need to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengirl Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hi Ange,I was reading some of the stuff on your website, I loved it! I am very interested to hear more about your 3 week detox/cleanse. I went to a herbalist a while back that set me up om a 2 week detox diet and I absolutely loved it!Tiffany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Tiffany, I'll definitely post how it's going as I start it tomorrow! I've never gone off sugar before for more than a day so that will be interesting Great to meet you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Day 9: Today marked the first day of a 3 week cleanse I'm doing (& hosting on my blog @ http://www.hol-fit.com) Bfast: veggie juiced & buckwheat oatssnack: spinach & sprouted pro powder shakelunch: sprouted wrap dinner: quinoa, avocado, kale, sweet potato bowl workout: 20 min on stairmill & Chest/Tri workout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengirl Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 That sounds great!I might have to steal a few recipes from you. Sugar can be my weakness too... !Good luck on day #2!Tiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all zen Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) . Edited October 28, 2016 by all zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Day 10: Started out today with buckwheat oats, chia & walnuts. Didn't have veggie juice b/c I ran out of produce yesterday Stocked up the fridge today.Lunch: lentil walnut pate sandwich on sprouted bread. Super yum! I felt almost vibrational when doing my workout today - full of energy!!It was a great leg blaster if you want to give it a try: Warmup on Tmill: 5 min Circuit: (using 20 lb barbell)Barbell lunges x 10 ea legbarbell deadlifts x 20barbell squats x 20donkey kicks x 20 ea legball hamstring curls x 20 Run on treadmill for 5 min as follows:-1 min walk (to prep legs), 1 min @ 7.5, 1 min @ 7.0, 1 min @ 6.5, 1 min @ 6.0 Repeat the circuit & treadmill for 3x's through.Total workout should take about 45 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Day 11: Had a delish veggie juice this morning and spent some time online looking at ways to use up veggie pulp. I added it to my wrap at lunch with some lentil pate - it was delish! Gym: 30 min cardio split between stepper & treadmill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Day 12: Had a killer workout this morning - much attributed to all the energy I have with cleansing!Morning veggie juice: broccoli stems, kale, spinach, pear & red pepperBreakfast: sprouted bread with sunflower butterPro Shake after workout: 15 min cardio warmupCircuit repeated 4 times:20 pushups20 pulldowns20 rows20 squats & kick20 biceup curls20 tricep dips20 quad ext20 back rows20 chest flyes40 sec plank hold40 sec of oblique twists I was tired after but not exhausted - can't believe how great I'm feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Day 13: Couldn't make it to the gym as we are all snowed in here in London today! Spent extra time in the kitchen today making: - lentil meatballs for supper with quinoa pasta - dehydrating veggie pulp burgers - make black bean cookies for the fam - broccoli & potato soup Love having a stocked fridge of meals!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all zen Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) . Edited October 28, 2016 by all zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengirl Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 The black bean cookies sure sound good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 The black bean cookies sure sound good!! They are sooo amazing!! I posted a link to the recipe on my facebook page: www.facebook.com/holfit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Day 14: Started out with a green juice: 2 broccoli stems, kale, spinach, parsley, pear & celeryManna toast with sunbutterGym: Did this circuit 3 times: 5 min rowing20 squats with 30lb barbell20 pulldowns with 50 lb20 lunges with 30 lb barbell20 kneeling pushups20 bi curls20 dips Got a really great pump going in my back from the rowing in between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Day 15: Had a very busy day planned today so hit the gym for a quick cardio workout first: - 20 min stepper - 15 min rowing Bought a new food processor today that I'm super excited about it - looking forward to making lost of healthy goods up in it this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Day 16: Started with a veggie juice this morning - today marks a full week of juicing each morning and I love the feeling! Gym: Chest/Tri/Shoulder circuit: Set 1 x 3:Chest PressSho Press Set 2 x 4:Chest FlyTri pressShoulder raiseTri extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angepeets Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Today I took Emmerson (my 12 week baby girl) to our first Mom & Baby Yoga class at our local Lululemon store. It was a nice little break from my more intense workouts and I loved getting to share some 1:1 time with Emme! My eats today have been really high in the veg department: - veggie juice - Sprouted bread sandwich : pumpkin pate, sprouts, tomato, onion & avocado - raw veggie burger (DH) - roasted chickpea wrap - raw carrots, celery & hummus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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