Its past my bed time

I just thought I would update everyone on my day before I pass out.

I ended up eating everything that I had for lunch except my sweet potatoe and Oikos yogurt.

However I did have something that I couldn't deny

I only had ONE though, and that is pretty good for me. I could have downed more if I wanted to.

Come on people Im human. I ADORE food and how it makes you feel. To be able to experience so many flavors in a bite of something is AMAZING its priceless. Everything is always centered around food and you might as well enjoy it but in limited quantities, of course. 

I go out to eat and I enjoy myself but I just make sure I keep myself balanced and watch what I eat the rest of the day and any day after that. I dont beleive in starving myself and becoming a rabbit, no sir! 

You live ONCE, that's it.

As for the rest of my day, I went on my break and checked out the book store and found some recipe books that I might want to invest in

I just want something easy. I dont have time to cook so I basiclly experiment with my food. I use what I have in the house and hope it is something edible. Im definetly not a bad cook and I have alot of potential, I just do not have the time. I do the best I can and hopefully one of these books can inspire me to be more diverse with my meals. Any suggestions?

I just wanted to note on my outfit today... I liked it.... I may look like a grandma in my cardigan and muti colored top...but I thought it was a moment :)

I also had to rock the ring my mom gave me today....so cute!

Excuse my horrid fingers they look like taranchulas.... But the ring is so cute.

OMG its 11:11pm thats late for me! Remember...old lady... Gotta wake up tomorrow for Day 7.... Cardio. I will probably do an early run before work.

Buenas Noches...
I thought this would be a good way to end off the day... Love this guy. He has such a calming voice...like a lullaby...

Day 6: I need a BR8!

Today is rest day for me. I had to see my Bubba off to the airport @ 6am and had to take Plato to daycare after that. Yes, you heard right doggie day care. Plus, I needed to start reviewing for an exam I have for class next Monday....eeeek!

My lower body is starting to feel less soar, thank you Lord. However, my shoulders are feeling the pain today. Not as bad as the legs, but Im feeling the burn.

I just realized that I hadn't posted any before pictures when I started the routine, duhhh. Im going to post some tomorrow though.

Soooooo for breakfeast

I had a 1/2 c of oatmeal

An Alternative Bagel with tomatoes

And some mixed fruit

I was kinda hungry....but this definetly filled me up

Now for lunch I did a replay of yesterdays lunch

BUT instead of goat cheese I used a tbsp of Hummus mmm!

Ususally for lunch I use paper plates...It makes my life a little easier... I HATE washing dishes.

On my gorgeous paper plate I had
Broiled Squash and Asparagus
Chicken
Cooked Onioins
ans some Hummus


I work in retail so I usually have to bring my food for the whole day especially when I have to close the store (1:30pm-10:30pm) NOT FUN!

I need to fix the rotation..ooops
We have
A salad with Garbonzo beans, goat cheese, avocado, and sun dried tomatoe
A Veggie Burger
Murray Shortbread Cookies
Bananna
Mixed Fruit
& Chobani Yogurt
Most likely I wont eat all of this but I like to have the options.

Its off to work!
C ya

Day 5 (which was yesterday)

What a day... Im still battling soreness from Day 3...Damn lunges (Its a love hate relationship). At least the pain makes me feel that my muscles are forming.

Ready to Pump some IRON!!!!

Even though my lower body was on FIRE I decided to ride my bike to the gym to warm my body up

WEEE... Im suprised I didnt fall while taking this picture

Day 5 consisted of Chest, Back and Abdominals.
Exercises included
Barbell Incline Press
Dumbell Flat Press
Dumbell Incline Fly
Reverse Lat Pulldown
Reverse Lat Pulldown
One Arm Dumbbell Row
Cable Lying Pullover
Twisting Crunch
Hanging Knee Rise

For Cardio I did the Elyptical for 25 minutes
-Total Calories Burned 585 cal
-Calories from fat 27%

I was so excited to eat breakfast after my workout....

That I devowered it...

I tried to study before work but ended up doing everything else besides studying...

Then lunch time came around and did I make the best sandwich EVER!!!

Includes:

Squash

Asparagus

Chicken

Goat Cheese

and Tomato

YUMMMMMMMMMY!

I really wanted an extra boost of protein for the day so I drank a muscle milk before work

My dinner and snacks consisted of (look below)

Everything minus the mixed fruit and apple didnt get to those

When I got home (@ about 11pm) I was craving cereal and ended up having Coco Cheerios : )

A good way to end the night :)

POWER SONG OF THE DAY

AWESOME VIDEO!!!

Unitl Tomorrow....

Day 3 and 4....

Good Evening All!! I Have been studying for midterms so I was not able to get online to record my updates. However, today was the last exam, well until next Monday :-/

So this is how it goes. Yesterday I did resistance consisting of quadriceps (thighs), Glutes (butt), and calves. Let me tell you I am definitely feeling it today L could not walk up my stairs…so sad. However, I did have to run some errands so I think I walked off the pain.

Since I have not been able to go to the grocery store until today my food intake has not been the best the past couple of days.

Wakey…Wakey… OMG my hand look massive

Snap shot of my lunch and snacks for the day, which included a chicken salad, vita muffin, apple, and a pack of Murray cookies.

Had a Light Muscle Milk to start my day off… Wanted to get some type of protein in… I notice I do not eat enough of it

I Didn't have time to make breakfast so I bought a Starbucks oatmeal (Which I must say is very yummy). I did not include the nuts fruit or brown sugar.

Today was a Cardio Day… (DAY 4)

Happy to be awake and ready to get moving

My Cardio was Spinning… I was so embarrassed to take a picture in the class so that is why I look so focused….haha

So excited I just burned 622 calories (well that's what my heart rate monitor said)

Bad Me. I didn't take note of what I ate today but tomorrow is a new day plus, I got groceries, thank GOD! No groceries in the house tends to stray me away from the healthy life style, I end up eating out more not knowing what is in the food.

I Downloaded a bunch of music today including Julieta Venegas's new album Otra Cosa. She is a very talented Mexican singer and I adore her. I don't speak one lick of Spanish but I enjoyed every single minute of the album

Ciao!

Day 2: Gym....Work....School...

Started the day off pretty early

Rise and Shine!!!!!!

Got to Boot Camp just in time for the hell to begin

Thats right... your eyes arent playing tricks on you those are 4...yes 4 risers on my step. Plus, a colorful collection of weights to torture my muscles with...Yummy!

Rushed out of class early to get ready for work. Would have liked to stay longer but... gotta make the big bucks...

I did not get to add any pictures of the foods I ate today for two reasons. One, I scarfed down the food I packed today because I was starving and two, I need to get to the grocery store to pack my fridge up with foods for the day, I had scraps of food here and there throughout the day.

My night ended with school and en exam. However, I had another early B-Day gift from my Bubba when I got home. :)

AMAZING!!!!! THEY DONT BUDGE! Just what I needed for Day 3 of my 28 Day Shapeover Experiment :)

Ciao!

Day 1: And were off....

I woke up super excited to begin my routine not only because it was the first day of the experiment but also because my Bubba gave me an early birthday gift that I was ready to break in:)

 NICE....

My gym attire....

I decided to add a little more cardio to my routine by riding my bike to the gym... also a gift from my Bubba for V day....

I got to the gym did some cardio (20 minutes) then ventured off to the weight area... dun dun duuuuuun. Overall my routine went well except for the unfamiliarity of where everything was and how many pounds were good for each exercise. I looked like a TOTAL beginner, with my photocopied section from the book of the exercises I was supposed to do for that day... it was classic. I was at the gym for about an hour in total and felt accomplished.

My food intake was blaze. I was having Brunch with  my hubby and my Mom but Brunch ended up being Lunch wich ended with dessert (eeeeeek). But let me tell you there is nothing like Pecan Bread Pudding on an Easter Sunday or any other day of the week. However I know for me to attain the results I need I have to watch my diet. What a drag.... but I do beleive in a little cheat here and there.... I gotta live!

Tomorrow is a new day and it is Day 2 of the 28- Day Body Shapeover Experiment which is Cardio.

PS: Here is the routine I did today:

Dumbell Shoulder Press: 4 sets 8 rep
Cable Row Upright Row: 3 sets 8 reps
Kneeling Cable Bent Lateral Raise: 3 sets 8 reps
One Arm Cable Curl: 3 sets 8 reps
Barbell Drag Curl: 2 sets 8 reps
Dumbell Concentration Curl: 2 sets 8 reps
Dumbell Tricep Kickback: 3 sets 8 reps
One arm Dumbell Overhead Triceps Extension: 3 sets 8 reps
One Arm Cable Reverse Pressdown: 2 sets 8 reps

PSS: I thought this was pretty cool. Me being a Weight Watchers member it was about time for them to have a spokesperson who can share their success on the program.

Happy Sunday!!!!

The Plan

So I have decided that 28 Body Shapeover LabRat experiment will begin on Sunday 4/4/2010. My weight routine will be Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday plus cardio on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Saturday. Below is a sample of my workout routine.

• 
  
  SUNDAY:
  • WEIGHTS: Shoulders, Biceps, and Triceps
• 
  
  MONDAY:
  • CARDIO: 24 HOUR Fitness Boot camp (great Interval training)
• 
  
  TUESDAY
  • WEIGHTS: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Calves
• 
  
  WEDNESDAY
  • CARDIO: Spinning
• 
  
  THURDAY
  • WEIGHTS: Back, Chest and Abdominals
• 
  
  FRIDAY/SATURDAY (depends how I feel by the end of the week)
  • CARDIO: Running

NOTE: When it comes to food I generally log how I eat through the Weight Watchers point system. For me it is a great way to control how I eat and know how much I am eating throughout the day.
I will log in greater detail the exercises I will be doing at the gym and the food I eat during the day. Mind you I am not a fitness guru or a nutrition wiz I am an everyday person trying to get in shape (like every other women in the world), who is using the tools that the world gives her (books, blogs, advice) to attain her goal body. I believe research is key! Once you begin to research about fitness and food nutrition you realize everybody is saying the same thing but, in their own words. It's the consumer who decides which advice sounds appealing to the ears and who the person is more comfortable taking advice from.
So that's that… See you laterzzz……

HAHAHAHA! We all learn the hard way!