It's Monday!!!

Today was definitely a Monday at work. I arrived at 5:45 am since I was in charge...yes that means I was up at 4 am. YUCK!!! After 12 hrs I skipped out early so I could hit the gym. My workout was sub par since I trained at Health Place. It was crowded and their equipment dated but as Tim reminded me it is ok this early in the game I am still getting back "into" it.

Here was my meal break down ( I missed a meal today. I have a feeling this may end up being the case on the days I work).
Meal 1 1/2 cup oatmeal, 4 oz breakfast shake, 2 capsules of Inflamma Trim
Meal 2 1 1/2 scoop Micell Edge
Meal 3 4 oz grilled chicken, 2 oz sweet potato, 5 pieces of asparagus
Meal 4 1 1/2 scoop Micell Edge
Meal 5 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 1/2 scoop Micell Edge

1 gallon h2o (yes, I spent quite a bit of my day in the bathroom)

Workout:
3 sets of 30 reps of squats w/no wt. 1st set normal, 2nd set sumo style, 3rd set feet together
3 sets of 15 reps stiff leg deadlifts holds 15lb dumbbells in each hand
3 sets of 15 reps leg curls (I couldn't tell the wt on the select a dial...did I mention the equipment at health place is old? I just found a wt that felt "right")
3 sets of 15 leg press 135lbs (1st set middle stance, 2nd wide stance, 3rd set close stance)
calves.


I've got to figure out how to work cardio in there next time.

Home from Savannah

I haven't fallen off the wagon, Yet! Tim and I had a trip planned for a while now and this weekend was the weekend. My Mom came down to watch the kids and we headed to Savannah. It was a much needed relaxing, break. I decided before we left that I would not stress about food this weekend it would be my last hoorahh so to speak. Tomorrow the journey starts again.

We had a wonderful time in Savannah. It was my first trip there, crazy I know. We stayed at the Hyatt on River St. I did get my cardio in as we walked just about everywhere we went. Yesterday we took a drive our to Tybee Island. Man o Man I love the beach. It doesn't matter where or what time of year something about the beach is just so darn relaxing. I can't wait for the day we get to retire on a beach somewhere.

Well I am preparing my meals for tomorrow after all preparation is 99% of what leads to success. My meal plan for tomorrow consists of:
Meal 1 4oz breakfast steak, 1/2 cup oatmeal
Meal 2 Micell edge protein shake
Meal 3 4oz chicken, 2oz sweet pot., asparagus
Meal 4 protein shake
Meal 5 4 oz chicken, 2oz sweet pot, asparagus
Meal 6 protein shake

I have to work tomorrow so I plan to hit Health Place after work to get my work out in. I'll let ya know how all that goes.

Sleep tight!
Jen

Day 1 on my road to a summer ready body.

I've been in a major slump for quite a while now. I haven't been working out or eating right. I haven't had any goals I've been working on and for all you goal oriented people in the world you know how miserable that feeling is. I've decided now is the time to set a new goal and achieve it!! I am ready to get in shape for summer. Last year I was too embarrassed to wear shorts or a swimsuit. Not this year I am going to be READY!!! and it will start today.

It wasn't that long ago that I was competing as a NPC National Level figure competitor (last competition was June 2006) so I know what to do to achieve my goal I just have to do it! I topped the scale in Jan. of this year at 140lbs...that is a lot for my 5' 3/4" frame (I was less than 98lbs on competition day). I've already lost a little weight...this morning I weighed in at 133lbs.

My plans are to update my blog frequently listing what I am eating, what I am doing exercise wise, how I am feeling, and photos tracking my progress. I'm ask at least every couple of days for advice on diet or exercise so that is why I've decided to share this adventure so everyone can see exactly what I am doing and who knows maybe try it for themselves.


Day 1
I woke up feeling really crappy, my throat was swollen, I had a headache, and chills. Great what a way to start out my workout journey. I decided I would not let it get me down. I got up and took some ibuprofen. I also went ahead and took 2 Inflama Trim tablets (a natural wt loss supplement I got from our local health food store. I like these because they contain a lot of herbs and vitamins).

8:30 ran up my stairs (13 steps) 6 times. Ran up/walked down.
9:00 1 packet of instant oatmeal w/splenda, 2 scoops of Micell Edge Protein shake
10:20 at the gym
3 sets 1st set 20 reps jump/lateral squats, 2nd & 3rd set 12 reps
superset w/reps of 50 1st set, 25 reps 2nd&3rd set of squats (no wt)
3 sets of 15 reps single leg, leg curls (10lbs)
3 sets of 15 reps (35lbs) leg extensions, holding for 10 count at top
3 sets of 15 reps calves (115lbs)
25 min on bike set on intervals
11:30 1 scoop Micell Edge protein shake
2:00 Grilled talapia w/apple cider vinegar for seasoning, 4 pieces of asparagus, 2 oz sweet potato
4:30 grilled chicken cooked in teriyaki w/onions and 1 tbsp wt watchers chz
8:00 1 scoop Micell edge protein shake

1 gallon of water

I know my workout was weak but this is day 1 and it has been a while since I've been consistent in the gym.
I am looking forward to tomorrow!!