Synny667

I am trying to back off from some of my cardio. I was turning into a cardio queen lol

Rockin day!!! Sun was out, kinda windy and warm, work was a breeze but full of temptations, didn't eat any temptation. Got to the gym and it felt great. I can say I honestly gavae it 200% and when I wanted to short myself a rep or 2 I told myself 1 more rep just 1 more rep and finished out my set. Breakfast 1/2c dry oats cooked in water 1/4c dried cranberries 2 tbs whole flax seed ground up 1/4c almond milk Snack 10 oz green monster smoothie Lunch 1 slice lentil loaf 6 roasted brussels sprouts 5 roasted asparagus spears 1/2 large sweet potato mashed with cinnamon only 1 cornbread muffin Snack 1c cinnamon applesauce 5 walnut halves 1 scoop protein powder Preworkout snack 16 oz green monster smoothie Post workout 8 oz almond milk 2 scoop protein powder Bedtime 8 oz almond milk 1 scoop protein powder Turbokick: 45 mins Back/Biceps Iso row: 3 sets 45 lbs 20 reps, 3 set 45 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 45 lbs 12 reps Back extension: 3 sets 20 reps, 3 sets 15 reps, 2 sets 12 reps Iso pulldown: 1 set 25 lbs 20 reps, 2 sets 30 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 30 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 30 lbs 12 reps Narrow grip cable curl: 3 sets 25 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 25 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 25 lbs 25 reps 21's: 8 sets 12 lbs Reverse curl: 3 sets 30 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 30 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 30 lbs 12 reps Thinkin I could possibly up my weight a bit next week. Not much but will try 5 lbs on somethings. Really want to build some muscle.

I need to see if there is a gym that is in the same network as mine or see who will give me aweekend pass and who has what classes.

I can tell you it is super simple but needs more flavor so you have to play around with it. I want to make a put of navy beans and corn bread. I am making it at work and it sounds so good

I haven't been to columbia in yrs.... I sure do miss it there. I will have to plan a weekend get away.

I just happen to love columbia! I usually blend my greens and fruit together along with some maca powder, vega smoothie infusion and hemp seed.

I found it on pintetest. I have to tweak it a bit but is yummy all the same. I will part the link for it when I get home tonight

I need to invest in a juicer.... I just blend everything up in the blender and drink it up. One day I will try adding cucumber to the mix but right now I just can't get up the courage lol. It is nice to have someone else from Missouri to cheer on.

Hey Hans! Kudos man!! You are an inspiration!!

3 healthy things I do everyday.... 1. I laugh. It picks me up if I am down but all in all it just makes my day a wonderful one. 2. I do some kind of exercise be it cardio, yoga or weight lifting. I feel so much better when I get to do something wonderful for my body 3. I start everyday off with a healthy breakfast. I used to avoid breakfast but now it helps keep me focused and energized throughout the morning.

OH I love the idea of no cardio..... but I promised a friend I would start running soon so I can do the warrior dash with her either this year or next year. Just depends on if I can drop the weight build some more muscle and get my tummy under control. I love the number 142!! I was thinking for myself 140-145 would be a great weight to be at

OH yeah I am so doing a happy dance!!! Well kinda since my legs feel like i have been ran over by a mac truck lol. Went to the store to get kale and a lemon and found exactly what I have been craving.... a gluten free vegan individual pizza!!!! I don't have to worry about eating a big pizza all by myself!! Breakfast 1/2c dry oats cooked in water 1/4c dried cranberries 2 tbsp whole flaxseed ground up Snack Two moms in the raw gojiberry granola bar 5 dates Lunch 1 slice lentil loaf 1 corn bread muffin 1 baked potato 6 roasted aparagus sprears and brussels sprouts Snack 1 1/2c applesauce 1 scoop protein powder Post workout 8 oz almond milk 2 scoops protein powder Supper gluten free vegan cheese pizza Bedtime 8oz almond milk 1 scoop protein powder 21 min elliptical 60 mins yoga Incline chest press: 3 sets 55 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 55 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 55 lbs 12 reps Flat chest press: 3 sets 45 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 45 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 55 lbs 12 reps Decline chest press: 3 sets 55 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 55 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 55 lbs 12 reps Incline flye: 2 sets 15 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 15 lbs 15 reps, 3 sets 15 lbs 12 reps Tricep extension: 3 sets 15 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 15 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 15 lbs 12 reps Rope pulldown: 3 set 40 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 40 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 40 lbs 12 reps Seated machine dips: 3 sets 45 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 45 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 45 lbs 12 reps

Girl you rock! I am inspired by your strength

Ok I wanted to cry and give up for the first time in a long time during boot camp. My legs are soooo pissed at me right now. I will explain when I get to that part of the journal but just know OMG yoga is going to suck massively tomorrow. I might just ignore what the teacher does and live in pigeon, cobbler and any other pose that works for stretching my legs and doesn't involve squatting, lunging or mean warriors..... Breakfast 1/2c dry oats cooked in water 2 tbsp whole flaxseed ground up 1/4c dried cranberries Snack 10 oz green monster tortilla chips (yes i know I really shouldn't be eating them but yummmmmmm) Salsa Lunch lentil loaf 2 baby red potatoes roasted 10 brussels sprouts roasted 5 asparagus spears roasted Snack 1c applesauce 1 scoop protein powder Snack 16 oz green monster Post workout 8 oz almond milk 2 scoops protein powder Bedtime 1 corn bread muffin 8 oz almond milk 1 scoop protein powder Legs Barbell squat: 2 sets 60 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 65 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 65 lbs 12 reps Reverse lunge (bodyweight only): 1 set 20 reps, 2 sets 10 reps, 3 sets 15 reps, 2 sets 12 reps Step ups (bodyweight only): 5 sets 20 reps Lying hamstring curl: 3 sets 30 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 30 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 30 lbs 12 reps Leg extension: 3 sets 60 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 60 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 60 lbs 12 reps I did my leg workout before I did cardio and endurance training..... turbo kick: 25 mins Boot camp: 60 mins of pure hell..... we got a new rotation. Did a dymanic warm up followed up with 10 mins of bodyweight exercises. Once we got to the main event my legs were burning. Station #1 reverse lunges and prone lat pulldown 100 each done as a group, Station #2 upright row and squats or squat jumps 100 each done as a group, Station #3 single leg deadlifts, kneeling shoulder press 100 each done as a group....... well I messed up on stations 1 and 3 and did more than I was supposed to...... Round 2 of those stations the teacher bumped it up to 300 each exercise done as a group. All said and done we each had to do 75 reps of each exercise...... I was stumbling into things on my way out of the gym and well I hope tomorrow I can move cause my quads are rebeling any kind of movement.... Glad tomorrow is chest and triceps day!!!! And to think I get to do that again Friday in boot camp....

I let the cards fall into place and I know where I am now I have been dealing with lack of funds and getting overwhelmed with repo threats, garnishments, nasty hormonal swings.... Getting my bills in order and on payment arrangements, looking into going back to school to do something that sounds fun and interesting and just taking one step at a time. I got one of the bills for my ER visit and it is close to $11,000 that is coming out of my pocket.....

Today was a much better day. I have decided I want to go back to school and I even know for what!! Of course I did pig out a lil bit but I am not going to punish myself for it. Breakfast 1/2c dry oats cooked in water 2 tbsp whole flaxseed ground up 1/4c dried fruit Snack 6 oz green monster tortilla chips (yes i have an addiction to tortilla chips) Lunch lentil loaf 5 roasted brussels sprouts 5 roasted asparagus 2 baby red potatoes 2 mushrooms 1/8 sliced onion thin slice of pineapple upside down cake 1 brownie Snack 1c applesauce 5 walnut halves 1 scoop protein powder Snack 16 oz green monster Post workout 8 oz almond milk 2 scoops protein powder Bedtime 1 scoop protein powder mixed with water No cardio Back/biceps Wide grip pulldown: 3 sets 60 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 75 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 90 lbs 12 reps Bent over row: 3 sets 60 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 60 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 70 lbs 12 reps Narrow grip pulldown: 3 sets 60 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets60 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 75 lbs 12 reps Dumbbell row: 3 sets 12 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 15 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 20 lbs 12 reps EZ bar bicep curl: 3 sets 35 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 35 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 35 lbs 12 reps Rope hammer curl: 3 sets 30 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 20 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 30 lbs 12 reps Preacher curl with ez curl bar: 3 sets 25 lbs 20 reps, 3 sets 25 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 25 lbs 12 reps

I thought yesterday was rough... today rougher. Getting the sinking feeling I am no longer wanted at my home so I am looking into a second job and an RV that I can keep my precious basset in so I don't have to give him up. The urge to cry has washed over me many times this evening and the accomplishment I made today makes no difference anymore..... Breakfast 1/2c oats cooked in water 1 tbsp each flaxseed and hemp seed 1/4c dried fruit Snack 12 oz green monster tortilla chips Lunch 1 slice lentil loaf mashed potatoes 5 each roasted brussels sprouts and asparagus spears 1 corn bread muffin 2 mushrooms 1/8 of an onion 4 lil cookies Snack 1c applesauce 1 scoop protein powder Snack 16 oz green monster Tonight was a active rest day for me. I did 45 mins of turbo kick and 65 mins of yoga. I also stayed after yoga with the teacher to work on my scorpion pose and I managed to actually get my feet over my head and worked them down to my head but lost it when I went to get more into a back bend. Was so excited to share that with my family but no one is talking to me and are shunning me. Guess I will crawl into bed and forget about today

Wish you lived closer so you could show me some of your workout moves....

Breakfast Cinnamon roll 16 oz almond chai tea latte Lunch 1c applesauce 1 scoop protein powder crushed walnut Post workout 8 oz almond milk 1 1/2 scoop protein powder Supper Lentil loaf (lentils, ketchup, onions, mixed vegetables, oat flour, walnuts) 2 baby red potatoes 6 brussels sprouts 5 asparagus spears 4 crimini mushrooms 1 tbsp oil for roasting vegetables Bedtime snack 8 oz almond milk 1 serving protein powder Turbokick: 60 mins Chest/tri/shoulders Vertical fly: 2 sets 40 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 20 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 40 lbs 12 reps Flat chest press: 2 sets 55 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 55 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 55 lbs 12 reps Tricep extension: 2 sets 40 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 40 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 40 lbs 12 reps Rope pulldown: 2 sets 40 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 40 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 40 lbs 12 reps Lat raise: 2 sets 8 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 8 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 8 lbs 12 reps DB Overhead press: 2 sets 10 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 10 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 10 lbs 12 reps Kind of a rough day only good thing is I have now lost 69 lbs! Ready to see what tomorrow brings.

Thanks I am starting to see muscle gains and my clothes are falling off now lol

For me I have to say it is shoulders. I am such a yogi that if I neglect my shoulder workout I can tell in yoga when it comes time to hold all the warrior II poses and triangle poses. My shoulders get tired from holding my arms up and I have to drop them to recover. But my second favorite is my back and I am trying to strengthen it up from working in nursing homes damaging and injuring it many times over the years.

Today crappy day for me. Slammed with bad cramps, massive cravings and huge mood shifts. I wasn't looking forward to what would happen when I cut soy out of my diet..... I hope next month the doctor tells me I can have my soy back in small quantities and that the pain was from a wheat sensitivity!!! My diet was good until lunch when the massive craving hit and well I indulged way over what I should have but not going to beat myself up over it. Breakfast 1/2c dry oats cooked in water 1 banana mashed 1tbsp each whole flaxseed and hemp seed ground up splash almond milk 8 oz orange juice Snack 4 dates Lunch 2c tortilla soup 2 oz tortilla chips 16 no bake cookies (cut half the sugar, used coconut oil and peanut butter. not the healthiest but not as bad as it could have been) Snack 1c cinnamon applesauce 1 scoop protein powder 7 walnut halves Post workout 8 oz almond milk 1 1/2 scoop protein powder Supper 1c tortilla soup 1 oz baked tortilla chips Snack 8 oz almond milk 1 1/2 scoop protein powder Yoga: 60 min Boot camp: 50 min Legs Leg press: 2 sets 270 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 270 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 270 lbs 12 reps Sumo squat: 2 sets 45 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 45 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 45 lbs 12 reps Seated calf raise: 2 sets 90 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 45 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 90 lbs 12 reps Stiff leg deadlift: 2 sets 75 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 75 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 75 lbs 12 reps My legs are already talking to me so I think I am going to try some pigeon pose, forward folding, cobbler pose and runner's lunge to see if I can get my legs stretched out good before bed. I think it might be high time to break down and become certified in yoga....

I can't wait till the day I get to start getting ready for a competition!!! I still have a long ways to go

Time sure is flying by that is for sure. This has been the most consistant I have journaled in so long I am proud of myself. I do miss my coffee though..... decaf is a tease so I don't even drink that.

Ok so it dawned on me I haven't had coffee in 2 weeks.... I switched to, depending on the weather, iced passion green tea or hot China green tips tea. I need to break my caffeine habit but grrr I love green tea. Wish I could of had a mexican hot cocoa made with coconut milk today but I will wait till Saturday to enjoy it with a warm cinnamon roll I so look forward to Saturdays anymore. Yummy local fare followed up with a full hour of Turbokick to burn off my Saturday indulgence hahaha. Breakfast 1/2c oats cooked in water 1 mashed banana 1 tbsp whole flaxseed, ground up 1 tbsp hemp seed, ground up 8 oz orange juice Snack 8 oz almond milk 1 scoop protein powder 4 dates Lunch 2c tortilla soup 2 oz tortilla chips 4 dates Snack 1c cinnamon applesauce 1 scoop protein powder 5 walnut halves Post workout 8 oz almond milk 1 1/2 scoop protein powder 1 oz baked tortilla chips Turbokick: 55 min Tbar row: 2 sets 25 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 25 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 25 lbs 12 reps Cable row:2 sets 60 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 60 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 60 lbs 12 reps Back extension: 8 sets 12 reps Lat pulldown: 2 sets 60 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 60 lbs 15 reps, 2 sets 60 lbs 12 reps Dumbbell bicep curl: 2 sets 15 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 15 lbs 15 reps Hammer curl: 2 sets 15 lbs 20 reps, 4 sets 15 lbs 15 reps Reverse curl:2 sets 30 lbs 10 reps, 4 sets 30 lbs 12 reps