Annette Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 1-23-12Happy 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 sugarHibiscus tea (trying to flush out bug)Mushrooms, chives, oregano, potato, nothern beans, nutritional yeastSoba noodles, garlic, red onion Tomorrow is another day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 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 liftAbs - superset - jackknife with side crunchadded set of planksBack - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateralCalves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raisestretch Errands and then class tonight Food:Oatmeal - walnuts, banana, flax meal, cinnamon, cloves, almond milkwhole wheat pasta, newman's sauce, nutritional yeast, oregano, garlicRice bread - almond butter, organic berry jamfruit 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 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 strawberriessandwich - sprouted seed bread, smart deli, sauerkraut, romaine, cucumberswhole wheat pasta, newman's sauce, nutritional yeast, oregano, garlicbanana, carrots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 1-26-12 Total Body workout day:Chest - superset - flat flye with flat press and Incline flye with incline pressTriceps - superset - seated overhead press with close bench press and tricep kickback with lying extensionShoulders - superset - reverse overhead lateral with bent lateral and side lateral with alternate shoulder pressBiceps - superset - standing curl with alternate reverse curl and concentration curl with hammer curlThigh - superset - squat with leg extensions and alternating side leg liftAbs - superset - jackknife with side crunchadded set of planksBack - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateralCalves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raisestretch 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 strawberriesVeggie Burger, cabbage soup, green beansRomaine salad with cranberries, cashews and poppy seed dressingPopcorn Need to work on time management. Running from one thing to the next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 1-27-12 Busy 12 hour day at workGoing 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 strawberriesOatmeal - walnuts, banana, flax meal, cinnamon, raspberries, almond milkBaked potato loaded with mushrooms, red onion, garlic, peppers, nutritional yeast, dab of toffuti sour creamdark chocolate square Weight holding steady and I feel much stronger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 1-28-12 Bundled up and met Hiking group for a great hike in Rochester Hiked 5 miles on hilly frozen trail. Managed to stay warm and dry despite biting wind.After hike we had dinner and saw the light show on main street. Food:Oatmeal - walnuts, banana, flax meal, raspberries, almond milkABJ sandwich on sprouted seed bread, banana, clementine, appleVegetable soup, vegetable raviollipopcorn, chocolate square Tired and beat from all that fresh air!!Happy training everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 1-29-12 It was a snowy day around here. I did my Total Body Workout and warmed up the place with some vegan lasagna! Workout: Chest - superset - flat flye with flat press and Incline flye with incline pressTriceps - superset - seated overhead press with close bench press and tricep kickback with lying extensionShoulders - superset - reverse overhead lateral with bent lateral and side lateral with alternate shoulder pressBiceps - superset - standing curl with alternate reverse curl and concentration curl with hammer curlThigh - superset - squat with leg extensions and alternating side leg liftAbs - superset - crunch and reverse crunchadded set of planksBack - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateralCalves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raisestretch Food: Oatmeal - banana, walnut, berries, flax meal, almond milk, apple piecesGreen smoothie: Kale, spinach, green apple, clementine, vega, ginger, frozen strawberries and blueberriesVegan Lasagna: Whole wheat noodles, tofu, spinach, zucchini, onions, garlic, newman's sauce, nutritional yeast Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 1-30-12 Hit the gym for week one of my training for a half marathon on April 29th!! I had to run on the treadmill because of the snow but it felt great! Did 4 miles! It's a start! Food:Green smoothie: Kale, spinach, green apple, clementine, vega, ginger, frozen strawberries and blueberriesLeftover Vegan Lasagna: Whole wheat noodles, tofu, spinach, zucchini, onions, garlic, newman's sauce, nutritional yeastBrussel SproutsWhole grain cereral, almond milk, berriesair popped popcorn I feel great! In the dead of winter I'm building the Spring Fitness!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 1-31-12 Busy day but made it through with success! 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 liftAbs - superset - jackknife with side crunchadded set of planksBack - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateralCalves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raisestretch Food:Green Smoothie, Vegan Lasagna, edamame, ABJ on sprouted grain bread, banana, apple Had my first test today in the class I took. I scored 96%! All this must make my brain work better!! Yeeha! It has been a great month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 2-01-12 I went to the gym to run train because it is icy outside ran 50 minutes on the treadmill, going great!! Did not log food. Decided to take a few days off from the food log but continued to eat healthy. Will start food logging again on the 6th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 2-02-12 I went out walking early this morning and had planned to do my Total Body workout.Well best laid plans. The day went crazy. My 82 year old Mom fell (playing tennis lol) She is all right but it was worrisome for a few days and my cat ate a flower out of a bouquet and I suspected it was a Lily. (It was not a "true" lily) so she is all right now as well after being hospitalized on fluids, etc. I would like to mention that many houseplants and flowers can be especially toxic to our dogs and cats.Lily's carry a toxin that shuts down the kidney function and this can happen fast! Especially toxic are Easter and Tiger Lilies. I am grateful today for my pet's wellbeing and wish the same for all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 02-06-12 Well back at it! Everyone is doing fine and I'm grateful I was able to be there to help out!Today marks 20 weeks of my makeshift work out program that I started September 2010. I lost a total of 17 pounds and strengthed muscles. I no longer have a sore knee and can run again!Today also marks 1 year of being vegan!! I have been vegetarian since 2007 but I didn't really get it until last year after doing a lot of research and reading. I have never felt better!! I am better able to be in the moment and just dig in and help out when some crisis or stress comes up (which it will always do) with this kind of fuel. I am grateful for websites like this one with so much information and community of sharing ideas! WorkoutQuick run outside! It was beautiful out today (although they say we are in for a cool down) so had to enjoy it! Food:Smoothie - almond milk, kale, brown rice protein, strawberries, blueberriesWhole wheat pasta - eggplant "meat" balls, newmans sauce, nutritional yeastraw califlower and carrotsABJ sandwich on sprouted grain breadclementine, appleedamame Yum and Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hey there, Annette! Great job on your journal and fitness and everything! As one of the VB&F team members, just thought I'd let you know that we received your email request to have your journal reviewed for eligiblity for the NYNY challenge, and you'll definitely be receiving the prize package! We'll be assembling and shipping them out beginning next week, so be on the lookout mid-February for your package to arrive! Congratulations, and thanks for all your support of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness! Hope you're feeling better soon! All the best,Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Thanks Karen! How exciting!! This project has been so inspiring and fun! I look forward to being a part of the Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness this year and beyond!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 1-07-12 Feeling great and back at it! Today was Total body workout!Chest - superset - flat flye with flat press and Incline flye with incline pressTriceps - superset - seated overhead press with close bench press and tricep kickback with lying extensionShoulders - superset - reverse overhead lateral with bent lateral and side lateral with alternate shoulder pressBiceps - superset - standing curl with alternate reverse curl and concentration curl with hammer curlThigh - superset - squat with leg extensions and alternating side leg liftAbs - superset - crunch and reverse crunchadded set of planksBack - superset - double arm bent row with seated back lateralCalves - superset - standing straight - toe calf raise with standing angled - out toe calf raisestretch Food:Oatmeal - almond milk, walnuts, banana, cinnamon, clovesGreen smoothie - vega, kale, spinach, apple, strawberries, blueberriesNori wraps - hummus, brown rice, hoisin sauce, apple, carrots, baked potatoSnacks -carrots, califlower, air popped popcorn Felt great and off to school! Happy Training!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 1-08-12 Great day today as well. Headed to the gym workin on the fitness: 63 minutes on treadmill - run 2 walk 120 minutes on cycle Food:Oatmeal - almond milk, walnuts, banana, cinnamon, clovesGreen smoothie - vega, kale, spinach, apple, strawberries, blueberriesWhole wheat pita, asparagus, Fava Bean salad - red and orange peppers, garlic, red onion, zucchinisweet potato Feeling sore but great! Have a wonderful night!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 3-14-12 I have been working out and for the most part logging it on my phone. I haven't got to my VBB&F log though.I'm still holding my reduced weight but I need to make a plan to get stronger. We are having unusually great weather around here (you never know with old MI) and I was able to do a 4 mile run outside. When I came home I did 3 sets of 15x Pushups, squats, crunches and reverse crunches. I will look through the forums for some ideas for a new spring plan!Happy Training!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frayedendz Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 3-14-12 I have been working out and for the most part logging it on my phone. I haven't got to my VBB&F log though.I'm still holding my reduced weight but I need to make a plan to get stronger. We are having unusually great weather around here (you never know with old MI) and I was able to do a 4 mile run outside. When I came home I did 3 sets of 15x Pushups, squats, crunches and reverse crunches. I will look through the forums for some ideas for a new spring plan!Happy Training!! sounds like you had a good workout today. welcome back to VBB&F. I am also in Michigan and yeah what a great weather day in the mitten! its good to get outside and get active with the sun again. keep on hittin those strength sessions, im sure you will get a good plan together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 How are things? Hope all is well. Keep after it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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