Working out during the day in this AZ heat (108-111 degrees) can be a drag. It is because of the heat that I wake up so early so that I can get to the gym before I break out in a serious sweat. It is true to inhabit Phoenix you must live in air conditioning some how or some way. It is common for people to say (perhaps right after they had to walk outside in the sun (even if it was just from their air conditioned house to their air conditioned car) that they want to go swimming. Its just what we do... I think anyone who knows me well would know that hanging by the pool (normally drinking a margarita) is my favorite past time. Which is why I thought that some of my cardio days have to involve laps in the pool.
I wasn't under the correct impression at the time when my thoughts veered in that direction because I was thinking that mixing swimming (my favorite thing) with working out (my least favorite thing) would some how equalize things for me. Well one thing it did for me was set me straight. I now know that swimming is very difficult. I was very tired after 6 laps and my goal was 12. I hit 10 and gave up because I was practically drowning in 4ft of water veering in other peoples swim lane because my body was so tired. My legs were like soggy mini wheats and I just could no longer make sense of swimming laps. I did enjoy my self while gaining a new respect for swimmers.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
80 Day Thursday- Day Off Thursday
Woke up this morning very sore and exhausted. Listening to my body so decided to utilize my day off for this week on this Thursday. I got to sleep in until 5:30am and I was simply very grateful for the shuteye.
Mealplan
B)Protein shake
S)Turkey Slices
L) Chili and Salad
S) Apples with PB
D)Chicken and Broccoli
S)Protein Bar
Suggested Power Salad from Ann Pratt:
Mealplan
B)Protein shake
S)Turkey Slices
L) Chili and Salad
S) Apples with PB
D)Chicken and Broccoli
S)Protein Bar
Suggested Power Salad from Ann Pratt:
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
81 Days - Bootcamp Wednesdays
The goal for me is always to get to bed by 8pm but if I can fall asleep before 9 I am pretty ectactic. I woke up early (3:50am) but didn't get up until about 4:01am which is a result of me getting to bed on time. I left the house a tad bid late but managed to get to the gym by 5:10am which still gave me plenty of time to set up for my Barbell Strength class with Michelle B.
Husband Jason G. decided to try out the class (yes I begged him) simply because he was saying the class wasn't hard and wouldn't accomplish the goals I originally set out to hit, but after 30 min of bending down with weights on his back he suddenly decided the class was just fine for me to take. I am glad he decided to come around.
Today being wednesday I am normally scheduled to go to bootcamp in the evening but since the temperture peaked at 110 I thought today might be a great day to sit this one out. If I hadn't done Barbell Strength this morning I can assure you I would have tuffed the class out regardless.
Meal Plan
B)Protein Shake (with supplements)
S) Oatmeal
L) Tapia over a bed of fresh greens
S)Apples n Peanut butter
D) Sauted chicken with veggies ate with steamed broccoli
Husband Jason G. decided to try out the class (yes I begged him) simply because he was saying the class wasn't hard and wouldn't accomplish the goals I originally set out to hit, but after 30 min of bending down with weights on his back he suddenly decided the class was just fine for me to take. I am glad he decided to come around.
Today being wednesday I am normally scheduled to go to bootcamp in the evening but since the temperture peaked at 110 I thought today might be a great day to sit this one out. If I hadn't done Barbell Strength this morning I can assure you I would have tuffed the class out regardless.
Meal Plan
B)Protein Shake (with supplements)
S) Oatmeal
L) Tapia over a bed of fresh greens
S)Apples n Peanut butter
D) Sauted chicken with veggies ate with steamed broccoli
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
82 Days Tuesday Cardio Day's
Meals
B) Protein Shake w/glutamine and BCAA
S) Oatmeal with eggs
L) Fish and Salad & apple
S) 3 slices of Turkey
D) Chicken with green beans and brown rice
S) Protein Bar
Monday, June 25, 2012
83 days Monday Barbell Training
Woke up on time 4:15am and got my body moving right away. I am such a morning person! Immediately, I start voxing and texting, packing, cooking, and next thing you know I'm driving to the gym. Started on time on the StairMaster although I didn't get to go for very long because the class I decided to take at the gym requires set up and space was limited. My friend (work out partner Angie and I) went to set up so we could get our bar bell workout on...
The class was absolutely amazing... (Michelle is her name and weights are her game) and she was pretty built in a very sculpted way. She left no room to question whether or not if she knew what she was talking about. Michelle is clearly a work out expert, although she was not intimidating at all.
Angie and I decided to get our weights and other materials and then it was go time. In the class we started with stretching of course but I always get a little worried when while stretching (which is suppose to be the easy part) is hard. The training we did utilized 4 different muscle groups. Shoulders, Legs, Arms, and Chest. Lots of squats, lunges, presses, rows, dips, etc...
The intensity is what you make it, since you are in control of the weights and the effort. There is always options to modify motions as alternatives but since I am on a path of serious athlete that simply is not an option. I did enjoy myself (if that's even possible to say since this class involves physical pain) but more so am happy I got through it and felt a sense of accomplishment. I think this class will be a nice complement to my weekly routine.
I have 1/2 hour more of cardio to get through sometime this day. If I don't get to it I will work through a bonus round before bedtime which is 7pm.
Bonus Round
Meals
B-Protein shake w/protein (glutamine) and bcaa
S-Turkey (3 slices salad
L-Tapia and green beans
S-2 brown rice cakes with 1table spoon of PB
D-Chicken and green beans
S-Protein Bar
The class was absolutely amazing... (Michelle is her name and weights are her game) and she was pretty built in a very sculpted way. She left no room to question whether or not if she knew what she was talking about. Michelle is clearly a work out expert, although she was not intimidating at all.
Angie and I decided to get our weights and other materials and then it was go time. In the class we started with stretching of course but I always get a little worried when while stretching (which is suppose to be the easy part) is hard. The training we did utilized 4 different muscle groups. Shoulders, Legs, Arms, and Chest. Lots of squats, lunges, presses, rows, dips, etc...
The intensity is what you make it, since you are in control of the weights and the effort. There is always options to modify motions as alternatives but since I am on a path of serious athlete that simply is not an option. I did enjoy myself (if that's even possible to say since this class involves physical pain) but more so am happy I got through it and felt a sense of accomplishment. I think this class will be a nice complement to my weekly routine.
I have 1/2 hour more of cardio to get through sometime this day. If I don't get to it I will work through a bonus round before bedtime which is 7pm.
Bonus Round
Meals
B-Protein shake w/protein (glutamine) and bcaa
S-Turkey (3 slices salad
L-Tapia and green beans
S-2 brown rice cakes with 1table spoon of PB
D-Chicken and green beans
S-Protein Bar
Sunday, June 24, 2012
85-84 Saturday- Sunday
Saturday-I enjoyed my Saturday day off from any and all work outs. I allowed my body to rest however I did continue with my meal plan as usual:
Sunday
I had an amazing day! Something about waking up early to do nothing is just so great. I missed my cup of Joe but still I enjoyed my time just the same. Sunday for me is about getting ready for my week, while unwinding from the prior week. I tried to relax for most of my day while working on food prep through grocery shopping and meal organization.
Cardio- Swimming Laps/ Treading Water
Back Work Out
Pull Ups
Dumb Bell Rows
Row Seated
Lat Pull Down
Back Extension
Push UPS
Sunday
I had an amazing day! Something about waking up early to do nothing is just so great. I missed my cup of Joe but still I enjoyed my time just the same. Sunday for me is about getting ready for my week, while unwinding from the prior week. I tried to relax for most of my day while working on food prep through grocery shopping and meal organization.
Cardio- Swimming Laps/ Treading Water
Back Work Out
Pull Ups
Dumb Bell Rows
Row Seated
Lat Pull Down
Back Extension
Push UPS
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Friday 86 days Split Floor Plan
Working out daily can come in many forms. Sometimes you work out early or sometimes late. There might even be times when you have to work out at two different times of the day to get your entire work out regimen completed. This notion reminded me of a split floor plan house for some reason. I remember purchasing my first home and it had a split floor plan which is a house with a master bedroom all the way on the other side of the house.. I guess the purpose is to be as far as possible from your children (lol), which has benefits and costs. I would say the main benefit of having a master bedroom on the other side of the house is privacy. Not worrying about noise can be beneficial to all parties involved. Usually houses that have this split floor plan cost a tad bit more due to the appeal of having the bedrooms separated.
In like manner working out at two points of the day can offer some benefits but likewise has its share of cost. The immediate benefit that come to mind is accomplishing your work out routine. Working out multiple muscle groups can take time and not everyone schedule allows for 2 plus hours in the gym so splitting the work out helps with this problem. By working out in the morning then evening allows the body to rest somewhat so tackling a large work out still ends up being effective thus creating results.
The costs on the other hand should be considered. Spending valuable time to go back to the gym in the same day takes time from something or someone else not to mention the gas it takes to get you there. Perhaps if the gym is on your regular route or if you choose to implement a split day and your evening is totally free this idea might be a good one. For me this is the case therefore while I wont be splitting every work out I can see that I can implement as needed.
Recommendations- If this idea strikes you as ideal for your lifestyle just know that despite being an healthy option, it should not be an everyday option. It is also important to remember that the body needs fuel to sustain any work out much less two in one day. Getting the right amount of nutrients and calories is necessary to support a rigorous routine so eat right and drink lots of water.
Morning work out: Cardio 2 miles with two max sets of push ups
Evening work out: Weight Training (Focus on Arms and Upper Body)
Stretching
Seated Chest Pres 30lbs 3x 12
Standing Dumbbell Curls 12.5lbs 2x 12
Close Grip Bench Press 20lbs x3 x10
Dumbbell Flys 7.5lbs 3x12
One Arm Dumbbell Kickbacks 7.5lbs 3 sets 12
Barbell Standing Curls 20lbs 3x12
Abs
60 crunches
20 each side jack knife
Meal Plan
B)-Oatmeal
S)-Apple w/tb peanut butter
L) Green Beens and Chicken
S)-Protein bar
D) 3 turkey slices with apples (plus applesauce)
S) Protein shake
In like manner working out at two points of the day can offer some benefits but likewise has its share of cost. The immediate benefit that come to mind is accomplishing your work out routine. Working out multiple muscle groups can take time and not everyone schedule allows for 2 plus hours in the gym so splitting the work out helps with this problem. By working out in the morning then evening allows the body to rest somewhat so tackling a large work out still ends up being effective thus creating results.
The costs on the other hand should be considered. Spending valuable time to go back to the gym in the same day takes time from something or someone else not to mention the gas it takes to get you there. Perhaps if the gym is on your regular route or if you choose to implement a split day and your evening is totally free this idea might be a good one. For me this is the case therefore while I wont be splitting every work out I can see that I can implement as needed.
Recommendations- If this idea strikes you as ideal for your lifestyle just know that despite being an healthy option, it should not be an everyday option. It is also important to remember that the body needs fuel to sustain any work out much less two in one day. Getting the right amount of nutrients and calories is necessary to support a rigorous routine so eat right and drink lots of water.
Morning work out: Cardio 2 miles with two max sets of push ups
Evening work out: Weight Training (Focus on Arms and Upper Body)
Stretching
Seated Chest Pres 30lbs 3x 12
Standing Dumbbell Curls 12.5lbs 2x 12
Close Grip Bench Press 20lbs x3 x10
Dumbbell Flys 7.5lbs 3x12
One Arm Dumbbell Kickbacks 7.5lbs 3 sets 12
Barbell Standing Curls 20lbs 3x12
Abs
60 crunches
20 each side jack knife
Meal Plan
B)-Oatmeal
S)-Apple w/tb peanut butter
L) Green Beens and Chicken
S)-Protein bar
D) 3 turkey slices with apples (plus applesauce)
S) Protein shake
Friday, June 22, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Thursday- 87 days Roll with the Punches
It is expected that there will be days that are not ideal to exercise. In my current situation I am working out 6 days per week so chances are this is likely to happen more to me. Last night was my first experience with this obstacle and it was simply my decision to decide how I would deal with this circumstance.
My obstacle was getting to bed late (really late midnight) so working out at 4am simply was just not gonna happen. I am not in the habit of trying to kill myself over exercise so I had to make a small adjustment in my routine today. I did wake up at 5:30am and got to the gym and did what I could. I focused on Cardio (elliptical for 40 min). I am very sore from my leg and boot camp program yesterday so this is exactly what the doctor ordered to help me release some of the lactic acid that was in my body. I look forward to tomorrow to get a total body work out since Friday is my day off and I have more time to specialize on specific body parts.
Meal Plan
B-Oatmeal
S-Tuna (6oz can) with pineapples
L-Green Beans and Chicken with a 1/2 yam
S-protein bar
D-Salmon and salad (balsamic and olive oil)
S-Protein Shake
My obstacle was getting to bed late (really late midnight) so working out at 4am simply was just not gonna happen. I am not in the habit of trying to kill myself over exercise so I had to make a small adjustment in my routine today. I did wake up at 5:30am and got to the gym and did what I could. I focused on Cardio (elliptical for 40 min). I am very sore from my leg and boot camp program yesterday so this is exactly what the doctor ordered to help me release some of the lactic acid that was in my body. I look forward to tomorrow to get a total body work out since Friday is my day off and I have more time to specialize on specific body parts.
Meal Plan
B-Oatmeal
S-Tuna (6oz can) with pineapples
L-Green Beans and Chicken with a 1/2 yam
S-protein bar
D-Salmon and salad (balsamic and olive oil)
S-Protein Shake
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Wednesday-88 days Shredding My Legs
I have absolute great news! When I jumped on the scale this morning I lost 3lbs... For me this is total motivation although I have decided not to do any of this for weight loss per say but more so for fat loss and body sculpting. The weight loss is just an indicator that I am going in the right direction. I was completely confidant that this would happen because how could it not? Changing my diet so drastically from eating so many carbs, sugars, and soft drinks to water, protein, and veggies. I feel absolutely amazing. I have energy and feel so inspired to do my work outs with the intensity of 10! This morning when I got out of bed I recalled to mind that I would have two work outs because it is boot camp Wednesday.
My husband host a boot camp every Wednesday night at Alta Vista Park 7pm for 45 min and I always attend to support. This is my opportunity to get cardio, plyometric, ab work, arms, legs and core in my weekly regime.
Work out- This morning I decided to focus on my legs. I knew I had recovered well and felt no pain from Monday's work out any longer so I decided to push myself more. My goal was to shred my legs to pieces:
Here is my work out:
Warm Up -10 min on StairMaster
Leg Press 110lbs 15x 3 sets
Bar Bell Lunges 30 lbs 20 each leg x 2 sets Bar bell lunge with 30lbs bar
Weighted Squats 55lbs 10 each leg 3 sets
Step Ups 10lbs weights in each hand 10 each leg 3sets
Glute Isolator machine 1x 3 sets of 10 each leg
Ab/Inductor 55lbs 3 sets of 12-15
Leg Curls 40lbs-50lbs 3 sets of 10-12
Leg Extension 55lbs 3 sets of 10-12
Ab work out
Crunches 60 total (20 on each side including obliques)
Planks 60 seconds
20 toe touches
20 Side-Ups each side
Flutter Kicks (until I couldn't breath)
Bootcamp- I will update tomorrow what we did but I can tell you it will be hard and I will be sweaty
Food Diary
B-Oatmeal and Egg whites (found sugar free brown sugar for oatmeal Thank Goodness!
S- Brown Rice Cake w/Peanut Butter and sugar free jelly tablespoon
L-Sauteed Chicken breast w/ green beans and 1/2 yam
S-Tuna (6oz) out of the can (nothing added except mustard) pinnapples 2 slices
D-Chicken and Green beans
S-Protein Shake (banana and pinapple)
My husband host a boot camp every Wednesday night at Alta Vista Park 7pm for 45 min and I always attend to support. This is my opportunity to get cardio, plyometric, ab work, arms, legs and core in my weekly regime.
Work out- This morning I decided to focus on my legs. I knew I had recovered well and felt no pain from Monday's work out any longer so I decided to push myself more. My goal was to shred my legs to pieces:
Here is my work out:
Warm Up -10 min on StairMaster
Leg Press 110lbs 15x 3 sets
Bar Bell Lunges 30 lbs 20 each leg x 2 sets Bar bell lunge with 30lbs bar
Weighted Squats 55lbs 10 each leg 3 sets
Step Ups 10lbs weights in each hand 10 each leg 3sets
Glute Isolator machine 1x 3 sets of 10 each leg
Ab/Inductor 55lbs 3 sets of 12-15
Leg Curls 40lbs-50lbs 3 sets of 10-12
Leg Extension 55lbs 3 sets of 10-12
Ab work out
Crunches 60 total (20 on each side including obliques)
Planks 60 seconds
20 toe touches
20 Side-Ups each side
Flutter Kicks (until I couldn't breath)
Bootcamp- I will update tomorrow what we did but I can tell you it will be hard and I will be sweaty
Food Diary
B-Oatmeal and Egg whites (found sugar free brown sugar for oatmeal Thank Goodness!
S- Brown Rice Cake w/Peanut Butter and sugar free jelly tablespoon
L-Sauteed Chicken breast w/ green beans and 1/2 yam
S-Tuna (6oz) out of the can (nothing added except mustard) pinnapples 2 slices
D-Chicken and Green beans
S-Protein Shake (banana and pinapple)
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Tuesday 89 days - Easy Does It!
Today I plan on taking it easy on my weight training regimen and only do some cardio. At the gym I ran 3 miles to get my metabolism moving along with some basic stretching. Every other day I will allow my muscles to heal which will allow me to focus more time on cardio segments. For instance I might do an hour of running or split that up half and half running and elliptical. My ultimate goal is to get on that stair master and get up to one hour.
My dietary Intake is as follows:
B- Protein Shake
S- Oatmeal
L- Salmon (grilled) green beans, and brown rice
S-Cottage cheese and apple
Dinner- Yam and green beans
S- Pineapple with banana Protein Shake
Before I go to bed I plan to do a mini night time workout:
My dietary Intake is as follows:
B- Protein Shake
S- Oatmeal
L- Salmon (grilled) green beans, and brown rice
S-Cottage cheese and apple
Dinner- Yam and green beans
S- Pineapple with banana Protein Shake
Before I go to bed I plan to do a mini night time workout:
Monday, June 18, 2012
Monday- 90 days Oh Thanks Shaun T
My goals are my goals and I want to see them all accomplished. This blog is going to be about me working through those goals with the ultimate possibility that I might come out at the end of 90 days much more fit than I have ever been in my life.
I decided to take this route all because of an Insanity infomercial. As I sat on my couch and watched Shaun T(creator of Insanity) talk about the concept of working insanely hard for 90 days; one thing stood out to me about what he said which was why wait a year to see results. If you give it all you got you can see results in 90 days. I thought hmmm.. I want to try it! (Not Insanity- I am not Insane) but more so working hard at fitness for 3 months.
What does that mean for me? It starts with goals. I needed to have a starting point ( current stats) and ending point which is an optimal weight of 135 and 12% less body fat that I have now. Goals are funny like that. You can say them out loud, then write them down and finally do them. For me its just that easy. Goals are meant to be conquered just the same that love should be surrendered, so here I am at the beginning of my journey getting ready to give it all I got day in and day out so that I see amazing results in 90 days.
Monday I woke up late- 4:34am came and went and I didn't get up until 4:54...which made me 20 min behind. My back up alarm went off at 5:10am so I guess you could say that I was 15 min earlier if I had succumb to sleep longer and slept in to my alarm. Got dressed for gym, grabbed my bag (that was packed the night before) and sleepily walked down stairs to pack all my food that I prepped the night before. Which was:
B-Oatmeal (1/2 cup) Egg whites
S- Can of Tuna and Pineapple slices
L- 4oz chicken 1/2 cup brown rice with green beans
S- Protein Shake
D-Salmon green beans
S-Protein Shake
Headed to the gym:
Started with 30 min of cardio- Ran on treadmill
Workout Focus: Abs and strength training using Circuit Training Method
Abs
Sit Ups 20/20/20 (so I did 20 then did obliques each side)
Crunch Twist
Knee to Chest Crunches
Side Ups
Flutter Kicks
Body
Back Extensions
Squats (thighs 60lb)
Barbell Bench Press (Chest 40lbs working towards 45lbs)
Wide Grip Front Pull Downs (40lbs Back)
Seated Barbell Front Press (20lbs working towards 30lbs for Shoulders)
Barbell Upright Rows (20 lbs Trapezius)
Triceps Cable Push down (Triceps 30lbs)
Leg Extensions (Thighs (40lbs)
Standing Barbell Curls (12.5lbs working towards 15 then 17.5lbs Biceps)
Lying Leg Curls (Thighs 25 lbs)
Glad you could come on this journey with me. I hope to inspire you, make you laugh (hopefully not at my pain) while accomplishing something I have never done before.
I decided to take this route all because of an Insanity infomercial. As I sat on my couch and watched Shaun T(creator of Insanity) talk about the concept of working insanely hard for 90 days; one thing stood out to me about what he said which was why wait a year to see results. If you give it all you got you can see results in 90 days. I thought hmmm.. I want to try it! (Not Insanity- I am not Insane) but more so working hard at fitness for 3 months.
What does that mean for me? It starts with goals. I needed to have a starting point ( current stats) and ending point which is an optimal weight of 135 and 12% less body fat that I have now. Goals are funny like that. You can say them out loud, then write them down and finally do them. For me its just that easy. Goals are meant to be conquered just the same that love should be surrendered, so here I am at the beginning of my journey getting ready to give it all I got day in and day out so that I see amazing results in 90 days.
Monday I woke up late- 4:34am came and went and I didn't get up until 4:54...which made me 20 min behind. My back up alarm went off at 5:10am so I guess you could say that I was 15 min earlier if I had succumb to sleep longer and slept in to my alarm. Got dressed for gym, grabbed my bag (that was packed the night before) and sleepily walked down stairs to pack all my food that I prepped the night before. Which was:
B-Oatmeal (1/2 cup) Egg whites
S- Can of Tuna and Pineapple slices
L- 4oz chicken 1/2 cup brown rice with green beans
S- Protein Shake
D-Salmon green beans
S-Protein Shake
Headed to the gym:
Started with 30 min of cardio- Ran on treadmill
Workout Focus: Abs and strength training using Circuit Training Method
Abs
Sit Ups 20/20/20 (so I did 20 then did obliques each side)
Crunch Twist
Knee to Chest Crunches
Side Ups
Flutter Kicks
Body
Back Extensions
Squats (thighs 60lb)
Barbell Bench Press (Chest 40lbs working towards 45lbs)
Wide Grip Front Pull Downs (40lbs Back)
Seated Barbell Front Press (20lbs working towards 30lbs for Shoulders)
Barbell Upright Rows (20 lbs Trapezius)
Triceps Cable Push down (Triceps 30lbs)
Leg Extensions (Thighs (40lbs)
Standing Barbell Curls (12.5lbs working towards 15 then 17.5lbs Biceps)
Lying Leg Curls (Thighs 25 lbs)
Glad you could come on this journey with me. I hope to inspire you, make you laugh (hopefully not at my pain) while accomplishing something I have never done before.
Supplements
Working out and eating right go hand and hand. It only makes sense that in order to get optimal results from either exercise or eating right that both are done. If only one part of the routine is implemented then only partial results will be obtained. Knowing this from the beginning allowed me to make a really easy decision which was eat right, exercise and get fit.
I learned there is a third piece of the equation that is a critical asset to the pair. Lifting weights daily puts a lot of strain on the body and illness's are likely to fester when body stress levels are at an all time low. Most supplements help with muscle recovery or immune support which helps me achieve my over all goals to stay healthy while getting stronger. Yay Supplements!
I learned there is a third piece of the equation that is a critical asset to the pair. Lifting weights daily puts a lot of strain on the body and illness's are likely to fester when body stress levels are at an all time low. Most supplements help with muscle recovery or immune support which helps me achieve my over all goals to stay healthy while getting stronger. Yay Supplements!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
It's just not my thing
Over the past year I have come to be known for my passion for running. Unfortunately for me running never became for me what it becomes to most people who run- A Lifestyle. It was just something I did so I could spend time with my partner/friend of which I got extra benefits of weight loss. During the time I ran (approximately one year) I ran 8-9 races (I cant remember exactly so it could be more than 9). Anyway I could see summer was approaching and running (something that is difficult for me anyway) was getting harder so I decided to switch up my goals and try something new. Out of all of the goals I could have come up with I landed on the idea of training for a figure competition. I plan on training from June - September so approximately 13 weeks of training. I plan to resume my training for running in September with the hopes of being stronger. I will use running as part of my cardio training but on a treadmill due to the heat in which I hope to avoid.
Prep Work
Planning has been the most time consuming part. A very nice friend who introduced me to the idea of figure competition training has been such a huge help in my prep work. She helped me with food, supplements, lift routines and over all support and encouragement. Over all I know this journey will be very hard. 3 months of weight training is something I have never embarked on before. There is much sacrifice but much to gain. I will be giving up several things over the next three months and I am wondering how I will honestly fair through the process. Coffee and alcohol, fast food, deserts, or any food splurges. There are changes I will have to make like my water intake. Currently I have a hard time drinking enough water, but when I start taking supplements and training on this level I will need to drink almost a gallon of water per day.
Balance
I am giving up lots of foods but will splurge one time per week with one meal. I will allow myself to eat a little more loose for that meal to help maintain my balance. I plan to do the same with my work out. I plan to rest one day so that I don't burn out to the point of no return.
Prep Work
Planning has been the most time consuming part. A very nice friend who introduced me to the idea of figure competition training has been such a huge help in my prep work. She helped me with food, supplements, lift routines and over all support and encouragement. Over all I know this journey will be very hard. 3 months of weight training is something I have never embarked on before. There is much sacrifice but much to gain. I will be giving up several things over the next three months and I am wondering how I will honestly fair through the process. Coffee and alcohol, fast food, deserts, or any food splurges. There are changes I will have to make like my water intake. Currently I have a hard time drinking enough water, but when I start taking supplements and training on this level I will need to drink almost a gallon of water per day.
Balance
I am giving up lots of foods but will splurge one time per week with one meal. I will allow myself to eat a little more loose for that meal to help maintain my balance. I plan to do the same with my work out. I plan to rest one day so that I don't burn out to the point of no return.
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