VeganGirl2006 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Ouch! Rest and I hope your back feels better soon so you can get right back into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks everyone. My back is a LITTLE bit better today. It's a huge knot in the muscles, you can feel it when you press in the right place, it's really weird. I DID make it to the gym this morning and tried to get in my workout as best as I could...(without aggravating the back of course) Friday, May 29th: Weights: Vertical Push/PullNegative Chins:BW x 5BW x 5BW x 5BW x 5BW x 5 Lat Pulldown:60 lbs x 860 lbs x 860 lbs x 8 Military Press:40 lbs x 540 lbs x 540 lbs x 540 lbs x 440 lbs x 4 Lateral Raise:8 lbs x 88 lbs x 88 lbs x 8 Cardio: I was planning on doing some time on the bike, but by the time I finished with weights my back was starting to complain so I just packed it in and went home. Which kind of sucked, I think I was there for a total of 40 min...but oh well. I really don't want to make the problem any worse. Diet:Pre-workout: applePost-workout: 2 pc. sprouted raisin bread, protein powder, soy milk, appleSnack: refried beansSnack: peanut butter & sprouted raisin breadLunch: tofu, asparagus, string beans, frozen banana & cocoa, peanut butterSnack: luna barSupper: 2 veggie burgers (no bun), misc. raw veggies Cals 1526Fat (g) 34.0Carbs (g) 233.3Prot (g) 94.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelk Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I'm glad your back is a little better, hope it continues improving quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Glad you back is mending and you got a workout in! I didn't get my cookbook yet but I saw that they shipped! So it should be next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Still feeling better I hope?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 It's getting better slowly but surely. I was still too sore to go running today. I think by Monday I should be as good as new. Saturday, May 30th: Weights: None Cardio: Tried to go for a run this morning but there was no way that was going to happen. This is really frustrating but I know it's for the best. It's gorgeous out so I'm going to at least head out and go for a walk this evening, perhaps a bike ride. Diet:Breakfast: oatmeal with protein powder, pb, agave, cinnamon, flax, and soy milkLunch: luna bar (was out and about and that's all I had with me)Snack: nectarine, orangeSupper: burrito, roasted green beans, asparagusSnack: pineappleSnack: protein powder Cals 1582Fat (g) 31.4Carbs (g) 246.1Prot (g) 101.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelk Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Burritos are awesome...Nice food journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 glad to hear your getting healing up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Sunday, May 31st: My workout this morning was pretty unorganized...I moved things around according to what my back could handle and actually ventured into the part of the weight area with the machines. Typically I stay over with the barbells and dumbbells. Weights: Hamstring Dominant/Quad Accessory & TricepsRDL's:45 x 895 x 595 x 5100 x 5100 x 5 My back started to protest at this point so I backed off and skipped my Good Mornings. Static DB Lunges:25 x 1225 x 1225 x 12 Here is where I wandered over into the machine section to see what else I could do for my legs without bothering my back. Standing Calf Raises:90 x 8120 x 8135 x 8 Seated Leg Curl:40 x 860 x 860 x 8 Then back to my normal routine for triceps... Assisted Dips:30 x 530 x 530 x 530 x 530 x 5 Yay - I'm actually getting better at dips! Cable Pressdown:50 lbs x 850 lbs x 850 lbs x 8 Cardio: I tried to do HIIT on the bike...I did 2 intervals and my back said no more of that. So I just did steady state cardio on the bike until 20 min. were up. Diet:Pre-workout: banana, 1 pc. sprouted raisin breadPost-workout: protein powder and soy milk, 2 pc. sprouted raisin breadSnack: orangeLunch: refried beans with bell pepper, corn and salsa, misc. raw veggiesSnack: 2 nectarinesSupper: jerk seitan, roasted asparagus, strawberries for dessertSnack: protein "ice cream" (frozen banana + protein powder + vanilla) Cals 1614Fat (g) 11.8Carbs (g) 300.7Prot (g) 109.4 Edited June 1, 2009 by lobsteriffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganGirl2006 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Looks like you had a good workout in spite of your back giving you trouble. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteDad Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Nice looking workout girl!!! How is the back feeling??? Keep up the great work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Monday, June 1st: My back is much better today. Still a little tender in spots, but MUCH better. Weights: Horizontal Push/Pull & AbsRack Pulls:45 x 895 x 5105 x 5110 x 5110 x 5115 x 5 Barbell Row:50 x 850 x 850 x 8 Bench Press:45 x 865 x 565 x 565 x 565 x 565 x 4 DB Flys:17.5 x 817.5 x 817.5 x 8 Weighted Swiss Ball Crunches:25 x 1225 x 1225 x 12 Cardio: 20 min. on treadmill. I think I am going to try yoga tonight. I haven't been going because of the back but I think it is healed up enough for most poses. Diet:Pre-workout: 2 bananasPost-workout: oatmeal with protein powder, soy milk, and flax, bananaSnack: nectarineLunch: leftover jerk seitan, salad with dressing, orangeSnack: appleSupper: more leftover jerk seitan, roasted asparagusSnack: pb & protein powder Cals 1568Fat (g) 26.4Carbs (g) 237.5Prot (g) 114.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 wow! you get more protein in than I do!are you using fitday to track your diet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Indeed I am using fitday. I've really been trying to up my protein the last week or so. Before that I was getting around 70-90 g a day. Now I just need to work on getting my fats up...but it's hard to do with so much delicious fruit around...I much rather "spend" my calories on fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 unfortunately the fats aren't a problem for me What can I say... I like my peanutbutter did you find that you needed the protein powder to get your protein up?that certainly has been the case for me. I just can't seem to get enough otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I love peanutbutter but I have to eat it sparingly while trying to lean out. Trust me, otherwise I have no problem sitting down and eating a jar. I use protein powder at least once, sometimes twice a day. Lately I have been getting the protein up with seitan as well. I don't seem to have any troubles digesting gluten. I know gluten isn't supposed to be the healthiest thing in the world though. Right now I'm kind of wavering back and forth on that...seeing what works best for me. Other than that I try to get in tofu and tempeh and legumes. But you're right, without protein powder I most certainly wouldn't be getting that much protein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I used fitday awhile back to track my protein but I was always around where I wanted to be so I got too lazy to keep entering all of my food. I made a few things from vegan brunch already. I am really liking that book already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Me too! What did you make? I'm dying to try the omlettes. I find keeping track of cals/macros online keeps me from adding in little snacks. I'll go to grab a handful of something thinking 'oh it's just a little bit, it won't hurt' but then I say no, I have to add it to fitday and all of those little snacks do add up. Probably a bit obsessive but it's what works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hey whatever works! I had a friend over that is allergic to both soy and nuts so i had to choose carefully so I made toasted coconut chocolate chip muffins which he gave an excellent plus rating! They are yummy. We also had the pumpkin pancakes as he is a pancake addict. I think we make pancakes every time he is over. I thought they were nice. He said they were very good. Also the peruvian hash browns which we both thought were very good. I am seriously thinking about getting myself a waffle iron so I can make the waffles! I am excited about how many things are in this book and i look foward to trying more of them out soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelk Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Me too! What did you make? I'm dying to try the omlettes. I find keeping track of cals/macros online keeps me from adding in little snacks. I'll go to grab a handful of something thinking 'oh it's just a little bit, it won't hurt' but then I say no, I have to add it to fitday and all of those little snacks do add up. Probably a bit obsessive but it's what works for me. Thank goodness I've never used fitday, I've put other people onto it to help monitor their diets but i think I'd be too obsessive with it myself.I guess for you it is a good thing if you're trying to reduce snacking, you put it quite well like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thendanisays Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 i was obsessed with using nutrition trackers online like fitday at one point. it was really helpful for my goals, but not so much for my mental health. hahaha. oh well. whatever works you know? i love your food logs, keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I just can't do it for longer than 2 weeks. It makes me crazy!!!It's a great thing to do every now and then. Definitely an eyeopener when you see what you are eating versus what you think you are eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganGirl2006 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I've used FitDay before but it was a little too time consuming for me. I obsessed over it. *LOL* I do fine now just keeping track here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Tuesday, June 2nd: Weights: None Cardio: Went for a 5k run this morning. Stopped for my usual 3 min. about halfway through. I ended up getting a stitch in my side but I was able to run through it and get rid of it by concentrating on my breathing. If I'm not mindful I have a tendency to take very shallow breaths and then I will usually end up with a stitch. Diet:Pre-workout: bananaPost-workout: oatmeal with protein powder, flax, and soy milkSnack: appleLunch: salad with seitan and dressing, orangeSupper: zucchini "pasta" with sauce, roasted eggplantSnack: pb + protein powder + frozen banana Cals 1573Fat (g) 30.7Carbs (g) 222.0Prot (g) 118.5 Weight this morning was 147.5. The scale isn't moving much but visually I can see a difference. Of course I am now encountering the typical female problem of having excess fat on the lower body yet a skeletal upper body. Hopefully I can balance that out by getting some muscle on me, which is my main goal for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganGirl2006 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Um....I'm going to be obsessing over FitDay again. Maybe I don't do just fine tracking here. Is the shallow breathing the cause of getting side stitches? I hardly ever run because I hate getting them. If so, I will have to work on my breathing and try jogging again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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