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  1. 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!!

  2. 1-08-12

     

    Great day today as well. Headed to the gym workin on the fitness:

     

    63 minutes on treadmill - run 2 walk 1

    20 minutes on cycle

     

    Food:

    Oatmeal - almond milk, walnuts, banana, cinnamon, cloves

    Green smoothie - vega, kale, spinach, apple, strawberries, blueberries

    Whole wheat pita, asparagus,

    Fava Bean salad - red and orange peppers, garlic, red onion, zucchini

    sweet potato

     

    Feeling sore but great! Have a wonderful night!!

  3. 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 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 - crunch and reverse 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, cloves

    Green smoothie - vega, kale, spinach, apple, strawberries, blueberries

    Nori wraps - hummus, brown rice, hoisin sauce, apple, carrots, baked potato

    Snacks -carrots, califlower, air popped popcorn

     

    Felt great and off to school! Happy Training!!

  4. 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!

     

    Workout

    Quick 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, blueberries

    Whole wheat pasta - eggplant "meat" balls, newmans sauce, nutritional yeast

    raw califlower and carrots

    ABJ sandwich on sprouted grain bread

    clementine, apple

    edamame

     

    Yum and Yay!

  5. 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!

  6. 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 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:

    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!

  7. 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 blueberries

    Leftover Vegan Lasagna: Whole wheat noodles, tofu, spinach, zucchini, onions, garlic, newman's sauce, nutritional yeast

    Brussel Sprouts

    Whole grain cereral, almond milk, berries

    air popped popcorn

     

    I feel great! In the dead of winter I'm building the Spring Fitness!!

  8. 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 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 - crunch and reverse 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 - banana, walnut, berries, flax meal, almond milk, apple pieces

    Green smoothie: Kale, spinach, green apple, clementine, vega, ginger, frozen strawberries and blueberries

    Vegan Lasagna: Whole wheat noodles, tofu, spinach, zucchini, onions, garlic, newman's sauce, nutritional yeast

     

    Yum!

  9. 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 milk

    ABJ sandwich on sprouted seed bread, banana, clementine, apple

    Vegetable soup, vegetable raviolli

    popcorn, chocolate square

     

    Tired and beat from all that fresh air!!

    Happy training everyone!!

  10. 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!

  11. 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!

  12. 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

  13. 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!!

  14. 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!!

  15. 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!

  16. 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!

  17. 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!!

  18. 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!!!!

  19. 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!

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