Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness

1-15-12
Best laid plans
I planned on doing a run today at least at the gym on the treadmill but I still feel too sick and congested. I'm sure fellow gym goers will appreciate me keeping my germs to myself so I stayed home and tried to rest. I did feel well enough this afternoon to cook though. I'm still doing great on my food.

Oatmeal with bananas, strawberries, cinnamon, walnuts and almond milk

I made Polenta Lasagna
Polenta, tomato sauce, garlic, onions, mushrooms, kale, spinach with tofu riccota
steamed broccoli

air popped popcorn, apple

1-16-12

Still hanging in (my cold that is) (me to I guess) I seem to be having a terrible time with the congestion. I'm hoping it's on its way out. I searched the term "sick" on the forums and it seems I'm not the only one. It appears some are pushing through but it is frustrating.
This is going to be my last rest day and tomorrow I'm going to do strength. I have a lot of other things to do plus school so hopefully it will all go well.

Food still delish!
Oatmeal with bananas, strawberries, cinnamon, walnuts, flax meal and almond milk
Polenta lasagna from yesterday even better today: Polenta, tomato sauce, garlic, onions, mushrooms, kale, spinach with tofu riccota
steamed broccoli
Whole grain ABJ sandwich
clementine, apple, few nuts

Ok here we go tomorrow all will be well and power day!!!!

You eat ridiculously well. Its like a garden for each meal. I am inspired. I'm working at less frozen imitation meats and more whole foods.

-Dylan

Thanks Dylan!
When I first went vegan I did have a lot more frozen imitation meats. Then I started experimenting more and trying recipies I found online and in some books I had then it became a lot easier and fun!
Bon appetite!!!

1-17-12

Back in the Saddle!!! I am feeling a lot better now. I was able to do my Total Body Workout:

Chest - superset - flat flye with flat press and Incline flye with incline press
Triceps - superset - seated overhead press with close bench press and tricep kickback with lying extension
Shoulders - superset - reverse overhead lateral with bent lateral and side lateral with alternate shoulder press
Biceps - superset - standing curl with alternate reverse curl and concentration curl with hammer curl
Thigh - superset - squat with leg extensions and alternating side leg lift
Abs - superset - alternate knee-in with Knee-raised crunch
added set of planks
Back - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateral
Calves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raise
stretch

No other cardio today. I don't want any setbacks!

Food:
Green Smoothie: clemetine, green apple, ginger, blueberries, strawberries, spinach, kale, Brown rice protein, mint leaves
Polenta Lasagna: 1 piece left
Whole grain mix of cererals, almond milk
potato, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds

It feels great to be back!

1-18-12

Feeling good from yesterday! Cardio day today. I was a little short on time but fit in a 45 minute run outside. It's still a little cold around here but today it was clear.

Food:
Oatmeal, cinnamon, flax meal, frozen raspberries, walnuts, almond milk
Salad: spinach, kale, brown rice, black beans
Vegan boca burger, red onion, spinach, baked potato
banana, apple

Happy training everyone!!!!

1-19-12

Great busy day!
Did my total body workout:
Chest - superset - flat flye with flat press and Incline flye with incline press
Triceps - superset - seated overhead press with close bench press and tricep kickback with lying extension
Shoulders - superset - reverse overhead lateral with bent lateral and side lateral with alternate shoulder press
Biceps - superset - standing curl with alternate reverse curl and concentration curl with hammer curl
Thigh - superset - squat with leg extensions and alternating side leg lift
Abs - superset - jackknife with side crunch
added set of planks
Back - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateral
Calves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raise
stretch

Food:

Oatmeal - almond milk, walnuts, banana, cinnamon, clove
Huge Green smoothie - vega, clementine, apple, spinach, kate, ginger, banana, blueberries, strawberries, date sugar
Sprouted grain and seed bread, almond butter, jam, whole grain cereral, almond milk, edamame

This evening I had the opportunity to see the movie "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" presented by Veg Michigan at the Landmark Main Theater in Royal Oak. It was very informative and inspiring. The movie was followed by a juicing demo and free samples were given out. Another interesting thing about the movie; The theater was packed! On a bitter cold evening in Michigan, people came out to learn how to change their lives and get healthy!

Small ripples can create waves!!

1-20-12

Today I worked a 12 hour shift. By the time I drove home in the slick snowstorm there was no way I was going back out. The workout (besides being on my feet all day) only consisted of some stretching and calling it a night!

Food:
I was very hungry today. I ate a lot of food but it was all good stuff.
Green smoothie - clementine, apple, brown rice protein, ginger root, strawberries, blueberries, spinach, kale, mint leaves
Brown rice bowl with frozen Italian style veggies, ABJ sandwich on sprouted grain bread, edamame
Soba noodles with spices and spinach

Hope everyone had a great day!

1-21-12

Cardio today was shoveling snow! It took me about 80 minutes did some squats while lifting. Good to be in the fresh air!

Food:

Oatmeal, almond milk, walnuts, banana
Boca Burger vegan, onion, whole wheat bun
Mayan Harvest bake
Air popped popcorn

Nice day! Stay warm!

1-22-12

Today was TBW in the houseChest - superset - flat flye with flat press and Incline flye with incline press
Triceps - superset - seated overhead press with close bench press and tricep kickback with lying extension
Shoulders - superset - reverse overhead lateral with bent lateral and side lateral with alternate shoulder press
Biceps - superset - standing curl with alternate reverse curl and concentration curl with hammer curl
Thigh - superset - squat with leg extensions and alternating side leg lift
Abs - superset - jackknife with side crunch
added set of planks
Back - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateral
Calves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raise
stretch

Thinking about changing a few things but not today. Having a Christmas get together with my Brother and his family. I'm bringing some fresh fruit. We'll see what I can eat.

Food
F-factor Cinnamon Os, Kashi crunch, almond mild, banana
at Bros I had my fruit I brought, yams, broccoli, spinach, I had some mash potatoes, probably weren't vegan but small steps with the family they tried to make some vegetarian dishes so we are on the right tract
green smoothie - kale, spinach, strawberries, brown rice protein, blueberries

a great day with family!

1-23-12
Happy Chinese New Year!!! Year of the Dragon!!!

I typically try to get together and go for a fun Chinese restaurant but today was a no go on that so it will have to take a rain check! Some of my congestion has returned and it is affecting my sleep. I'm gonna do what I can to get through the day. I woke up at 4 am coughing and not being able to breath. I hope this bug is really on the way out.

Cardio core DVD was the workout. Energy is low

Food:
Large Green smoothie - spinach, kale, vega, strawberries, blueberries, date sugar
Hibiscus tea (trying to flush out bug)
Mushrooms, chives, oregano, potato, nothern beans, nutritional yeast
Soba noodles, garlic, red onion

Tomorrow is another day!!

1-24-12

Very busy day around here.

quick version of Total body workout:

Chest - superset - flat flye with flat press
Triceps - superset - seated overhead press with close bench press
Shoulders - superset - reverse overhead lateral with bent lateral
Biceps - superset - standing curl with alternate reverse curl
Thigh - superset - squat with leg extensions and alternating side leg lift
Abs - superset - jackknife with side crunch
added set of planks
Back - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateral
Calves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raise
stretch

Errands and then class tonight

Food:
Oatmeal - walnuts, banana, flax meal, cinnamon, cloves, almond milk
whole wheat pasta, newman's sauce, nutritional yeast, oregano, garlic
Rice bread - almond butter, organic berry jam
fruit bowl - grapes, cantelope, pineapple, blueberries

Here we go! I need to add a running training program because I have a target half marathon now set for April 28th. I have 13 weeks and I have looked up training plans online. I think I found one I can work with. Here goes!!!
Happy training!!

1-25-12

cardio day:

45 minute run outside - still cold around here but road is semi-clear. I was having some trouble with lingering congestion but made it through.

Green smoothie - apple, clementine, brown rice protein, ginger, kale, spinach, frozen blueberries and strawberries
sandwich - sprouted seed bread, smart deli, sauerkraut, romaine, cucumbers
whole wheat pasta, newman's sauce, nutritional yeast, oregano, garlic
banana, carrots

1-26-12

Total Body workout day:Chest - superset - flat flye with flat press and Incline flye with incline press
Triceps - superset - seated overhead press with close bench press and tricep kickback with lying extension
Shoulders - superset - reverse overhead lateral with bent lateral and side lateral with alternate shoulder press
Biceps - superset - standing curl with alternate reverse curl and concentration curl with hammer curl
Thigh - superset - squat with leg extensions and alternating side leg lift
Abs - superset - jackknife with side crunch
added set of planks
Back - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateral
Calves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raise
stretch

no time for outside cardio so I'm counting darts today. (lol I'm on dart league)

Green smoothie - apple, clementine, brown rice protein, ginger, kale, spinach, frozen blueberries and strawberries
Veggie Burger, cabbage soup, green beans
Romaine salad with cranberries, cashews and poppy seed dressing
Popcorn

Need to work on time management. Running from one thing to the next!

1-27-12

Busy 12 hour day at work
Going to count it as rest day! lol!

I did great with the food:
Green smoothie - apple, clementine, brown rice protein, ginger, kale, spinach, frozen blueberries and strawberries
Oatmeal - walnuts, banana, flax meal, cinnamon, raspberries, almond milk
Baked potato loaded with mushrooms, red onion, garlic, peppers, nutritional yeast, dab of toffuti sour cream
dark chocolate square

Weight holding steady and I feel much stronger!