Friday the Christmas celebration is starting, I will show you my polish traditions and I will also spend Christmas at my boyfriend's Italian family, you will certainly see pictures of that too.
Have a great day!
Join Us!
Rowaida and Agnieszka
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Almost Christmas, it's time for Vacation!
I love Christmas, it's the most wonderful time of the year, I watched Christmas Vacation on Sunday and I've watched it so many times and I still love it as much. As for training, I am so exhausted from my first 2 weeks back at Aldo, that there is no strength in my body anymore. It's good to have a break, it's not only your mind that needs it but also your body. I have two days left at work and then I have 11 days off. I plan to take it easy, I am moving to Laval next week which should go pretty fast, I really want to enjoy my vacation as much as possible. I plan to go away with my best friend for 2 days next week: Plattsburg shopping, Mont-Tremblant tube sliding, Trois-Rivieres maybe. Do you have any great ideas for me? New Year's is another event that we don't know what to do yet. All I want is to enjoy each day and to take advantage of this time to tell my family and my friends that I love them very much and that I am blessed they are in my life.
Friday the Christmas celebration is starting, I will show you my polish traditions and I will also spend Christmas at my boyfriend's Italian family, you will certainly see pictures of that too.
Have a great day!
Friday the Christmas celebration is starting, I will show you my polish traditions and I will also spend Christmas at my boyfriend's Italian family, you will certainly see pictures of that too.
Have a great day!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Scent of a Holiday...
2 days left to work before 11 days off...the holidays. I could feel the inconsistent scheduling of my meals coming...no matter the planning... The 24th, spending Xmas eve at Jason's parents' home. The 25th, breakfast at my uncles house. 26th Annual cousin's brunch, in the evening another dinner...and it goes on. Then New Year's! So, my plan is to take the time to eat as clean as possible while I'm home...and at the events...but if I'm eating really clean and disciplined, I won't stress too much about the events...
With the excitement of the holidays and this being a 3 day week, I didn't get a chance to weigh myself or take my measurements...No worries, I will this weekend! Ouff...after a few Xmas meals...
It shouldn't be too bad...lucky for me, my boyfriend, who I spend most of my free time with, trains very regularly and intensely. He also eats very well...yes, he can pretty much eats whatever he wants...lol...but the important thing is he has a healthy lifestyle and is super supportive of me...which is so amazing and makes it all so much easier to get myself back to where I need to be.
Thanks my love...
Rowaida
With the excitement of the holidays and this being a 3 day week, I didn't get a chance to weigh myself or take my measurements...No worries, I will this weekend! Ouff...after a few Xmas meals...
It shouldn't be too bad...lucky for me, my boyfriend, who I spend most of my free time with, trains very regularly and intensely. He also eats very well...yes, he can pretty much eats whatever he wants...lol...but the important thing is he has a healthy lifestyle and is super supportive of me...which is so amazing and makes it all so much easier to get myself back to where I need to be.
Thanks my love...
Rowaida
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Reading, Learning, Doing, Progressing....or am I....
I love reading up on new strategies and concepts when it comes to training and eating well. I like to try new things on myself and see 1st hand what works and what doesn't.
Working, Personal Training, home, relationship, and in January, going back to school...taking 1 class working to complete my degree. Sounds like a lot, I know...but that's the story of me...I've always been a busy bee.
But now I'm older...stress is more a factor, thoughts of all the what if's that pop in from time to time....and then the distractions....the mental distractions...maybe if I did less...maybe if I wanted less...maybe if I did things differently when I was in my early 20's...a lot of maybe's but bottom line..the most important thing is to stay focused...because doing a lot or doing nothing makes no matter if the focus isn't there. And when you're busy, "focus" has a way of disappearing...and then there goes the progess.
Now I feel like I'm rambling :) ok...so there's a lot going on in my mind..in my heart....but all's good...
Next training...Saturday!
Rowaida
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
16 days to go
Tuesday night and I am exhausted, work is taking most of my energy, I need to keep it up by eating right, hydrating and of course training. Focus is important since my daily schedule starts:
6am (snooze until 6h20): I wake up, prepare my gym stuff, my clothes and accessories for the day, multi-grains Cherrios cereal with my multi-vitamins, bee pollen and flax meal.
6h50: departure for work
7h20: Gym
8h00: Shower and getting dress for work.
8h30: Work
12h00pm: Lunch
Between 6h30 and 7pm: Finish working
7h30pm: At home, eat dinner, preparing myself for the next day and relaxing.
10hpm: Sleep time.
If I don't respect this schedule, I won't be able to go to the gym, I can't go at night, way too tired.
This morning at the gym, I used a treadmill and did a great fast walking and up hill walk.
Christmas is near, I need to figure out what type of work out will I do when I won't be at work.
Any ideas?
Agnieszka
6am (snooze until 6h20): I wake up, prepare my gym stuff, my clothes and accessories for the day, multi-grains Cherrios cereal with my multi-vitamins, bee pollen and flax meal.
6h50: departure for work
7h20: Gym
8h00: Shower and getting dress for work.
8h30: Work
12h00pm: Lunch
Between 6h30 and 7pm: Finish working
7h30pm: At home, eat dinner, preparing myself for the next day and relaxing.
10hpm: Sleep time.
If I don't respect this schedule, I won't be able to go to the gym, I can't go at night, way too tired.
This morning at the gym, I used a treadmill and did a great fast walking and up hill walk.
Christmas is near, I need to figure out what type of work out will I do when I won't be at work.
Any ideas?
Agnieszka
Monday, December 13, 2010
3 weeks to go and Happy New Year!
Monday morning and I am ready for some kiss ass workouts this week. As you know I didn't go to the gym all last week meaning I really need to focus on the next three weeks to succeed in my challenge.
It's dark outside, I just ate breakfast and I feel great to know that I start my day on a good foot and that after the work out I'll feel even better. Temptations are not present on the week days, but that's another story on the week-ends. For the next 21 days, I will challenge myself to eat clean....I will have a few XMAS parties but I'll try my best.
Are you with me?
It's dark outside, I just ate breakfast and I feel great to know that I start my day on a good foot and that after the work out I'll feel even better. Temptations are not present on the week days, but that's another story on the week-ends. For the next 21 days, I will challenge myself to eat clean....I will have a few XMAS parties but I'll try my best.
Are you with me?
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Spicing things up is a necessity...
Other than hitting a 'plateau', what's the worst thing that could happen when on the journey to a better you? Boredom...yes, boredom...you know what I'm talking about...the meals are becoming repetitious, the training is the same and it's becoming less of a challenge...this combined with a possible plateau (or not even) could lead to feeling unmotivated to continue...isn't that what happens to many people when they sign up to their local gym, go regularly for about 3 weeks, then nothing...then it gets too much, or boring, or just plain laziness gets in the way....so what do you do...
My suggestion...take some extra time on Sundays to think about what you want to eat that week and start cooking...food can be frozen and defrosted later in the week...that's what I'm trying to do...is cooking ahead and try to plan on eating different things...I will do more of an effort to change it up...though difficult in week...at least on the weekend, I think...I will try moving forward.
Same goes for my training. I find that lately, I get bored FAST...so I've tried to do different things. One day it's circuit training for the full body, one day upper, another day lower....I rarely just go to the gym just for cardio...again...boredom...I can't stay on the same machine for an hour....Physically I can, no problem...it's mentally...so, either change machines every 15 min or find another activity.
Mondays, starting 1st week of January, your truly will be giving classes again... I will be giving a bootcamp class which I will join in with my class..cardio based, full of drills and other intense and fun exercises...not only will I push my class, it will keep me on my toes...can't be out of breath or tired when I'm the instructor, right....I'm also thinking of going back to the sport that was the love of my life for about 14 years...for those that know me, yes, it is...it's Taekwondo...not to complete...this chicita is too old for that...but to train...it's so intense and the time passes very quickly..before you know it, an hour passed and your drenched....we'll see.....possible for January...I'll think about it...maybe a once a week thing....
In the meantime...planning for the week ahead...
Rowaida
My suggestion...take some extra time on Sundays to think about what you want to eat that week and start cooking...food can be frozen and defrosted later in the week...that's what I'm trying to do...is cooking ahead and try to plan on eating different things...I will do more of an effort to change it up...though difficult in week...at least on the weekend, I think...I will try moving forward.
Same goes for my training. I find that lately, I get bored FAST...so I've tried to do different things. One day it's circuit training for the full body, one day upper, another day lower....I rarely just go to the gym just for cardio...again...boredom...I can't stay on the same machine for an hour....Physically I can, no problem...it's mentally...so, either change machines every 15 min or find another activity.
Mondays, starting 1st week of January, your truly will be giving classes again... I will be giving a bootcamp class which I will join in with my class..cardio based, full of drills and other intense and fun exercises...not only will I push my class, it will keep me on my toes...can't be out of breath or tired when I'm the instructor, right....I'm also thinking of going back to the sport that was the love of my life for about 14 years...for those that know me, yes, it is...it's Taekwondo...not to complete...this chicita is too old for that...but to train...it's so intense and the time passes very quickly..before you know it, an hour passed and your drenched....we'll see.....possible for January...I'll think about it...maybe a once a week thing....
In the meantime...planning for the week ahead...
Rowaida
Thursday, December 9, 2010
I m alive!
I'm so sorry I had been away for a few days, I am busy with my first week back at Aldo, buying is a lot of work, but I couldn't be happier, look at my face:
This was taken when I was in traffic for 2 hours and late in my first week, oh well! What can I do?
As far as training this week, it's a big 0. Why? My first week is taking a lot of energy from me and I really want to be able to focus on work and start training next week. I didn't forget about the CHALLENGE of the 20lbs. I've been trying to eat well and since I work on the 3rd floor now, I go up and down, my ass is getting a lot of work out. I am happy and that's what counts. This feeling is great, even if I don't have the perfect body, at least I know that I am in the process of getting it and then...watch out! How are you guys doing? How is your training, diet and energy level?
Christmas is around the corner, so exciting!
Have a great night!
Agnieszka
This was taken when I was in traffic for 2 hours and late in my first week, oh well! What can I do?
As far as training this week, it's a big 0. Why? My first week is taking a lot of energy from me and I really want to be able to focus on work and start training next week. I didn't forget about the CHALLENGE of the 20lbs. I've been trying to eat well and since I work on the 3rd floor now, I go up and down, my ass is getting a lot of work out. I am happy and that's what counts. This feeling is great, even if I don't have the perfect body, at least I know that I am in the process of getting it and then...watch out! How are you guys doing? How is your training, diet and energy level?
Christmas is around the corner, so exciting!
Have a great night!
Agnieszka
Monday, December 6, 2010
Hibernation time?
It snowed sooo much today. Stuck in traffic for almost 2 hrs heading to the gym when I finally decided to turn back and go home...since home was in the opposite direction, it was simple after the turn around....I wasn't training today...still sensitive after yesterday's lazer hair removal...1st treatment for my legs...it's not pleasant but the results are great and by next summer I will have little to do. Oh, beach...why yes...bikini treatments over...clear....leg treatments in progress...and they're smooth....clear. Stress free...and on top of that, I'll be in amazing shape. Yay!
So tomorrow, I'm back at the gym. Had training appointments of today rescheduled. One appointment tomorrow....my own training will happen in the AM. Going to be training with Agnieszka! Upper body tomorrow and looking forward to it.
Winter time is when we feel tired, sleepier than usual and lazy. When it's cold out, all you feel like doing is getting under some comfy covers, sitting on the couch and watching a movie...in big sweats and a t-shirt...with a hot chocolate in hand. We all feel that, and we all deserve to relax that way, too....key word is relax. We don't need to be relaxing 24/7...we need to find the time...make the time to get to the gym or whatever physical activity we're involved in. A couple hours a week of activity can go a long way...so forget hibernating this winter...I have. I'm staying focused on getting in better shape and losing those excess pounds.
Until next time!
Rowaida
So tomorrow, I'm back at the gym. Had training appointments of today rescheduled. One appointment tomorrow....my own training will happen in the AM. Going to be training with Agnieszka! Upper body tomorrow and looking forward to it.
Winter time is when we feel tired, sleepier than usual and lazy. When it's cold out, all you feel like doing is getting under some comfy covers, sitting on the couch and watching a movie...in big sweats and a t-shirt...with a hot chocolate in hand. We all feel that, and we all deserve to relax that way, too....key word is relax. We don't need to be relaxing 24/7...we need to find the time...make the time to get to the gym or whatever physical activity we're involved in. A couple hours a week of activity can go a long way...so forget hibernating this winter...I have. I'm staying focused on getting in better shape and losing those excess pounds.
Until next time!
Rowaida
White Monday!
Wow, what a white day, it was beautiful at first and then at night it was another story. Hope you all got home alright! I've been a bad girl this week-end but enough is enough. Tomorrow morning I am going to the gym with my partner Rowaida, it's back to business. Now that I am back at Aldo, I can't forget about my priorities and what is important to me: my health and well being. I want to get to the finish line but unfortunately it's a hard and slow process. Don't ask me why but I've been getting to like wine more and more which is dangerous since they didn't invent any Diet Wines yet, that would be so cool, 0 calories.
I didn't bring any snacks today which wasn't very bright, with the weather and traffic, I was so hungry and nothing available. Always make sure you have a snack with you.
My first day went really well, I wasn't stress, it felt good.
Hope you had a great Monday, Christmas is getting closer, I can't believe 2011 is around the corner.
I didn't bring any snacks today which wasn't very bright, with the weather and traffic, I was so hungry and nothing available. Always make sure you have a snack with you.
My first day went really well, I wasn't stress, it felt good.
Hope you had a great Monday, Christmas is getting closer, I can't believe 2011 is around the corner.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Stand still...
What happens when you hit a small stand still? A pause in your progress. It happens to us all. Moments in our journey to somewhere that prevent us from seeing what we want...whether it due to stress, hormones unbalances, sleep patterns or food. The key point, however, is food.
I'm not sure this week I'll see exactly what I want. Am I whimpering. No. Complaining it's someone else's fault. No. I looked back at the last week and reviewed it in depth. What did I do this week that was different from the 1st few. Food...the eating. Though most of it was clean, I did indulge more than I should whether it be having lunch with my cousin, eating dinner with friends, etc...and I know I didn't drink half the water I was supposed to. OK. So no what. Back to the basics is what. Amazing results following such simple eating strategies. So, here we go again. Yes, it's the weekend but my biggest challenge on the weekend is not eating out too much or drinking...it's not eating enough...distracted by other activities in my day, I just...forget...I guess.
Training has been good...so increase the intensity a bit now and go back to the basics in eating and we'll see what happens in the next week.
Meanwhile, I am enjoying the slow transformation in progress...I'm starting to see my shoulders again and my mid-section is flattening out nicely. Looking forward to fully seeing my shoulders and defined arms again...I'm not the girl that's naturally skinning. Fit, yes, but not petite or tiny...curves but when tight and fit, look good and feel good. Should I start thinking about getting on the competition stage again...perhaps. I would love to do it again....but right now, I want to achieve the small goals 1st. My mistake in the past 2 years has been aiming too high too fast. 1st goal is getting to my 'normal' weight. Then I can buy myself a new pair of jeans....YAY! Next...well, I'll set that goal after achieving the 1st one.
Friday night...going to take it easy and rest after having had a nice family dinner for my mom's birthday!
Rowaida
I'm not sure this week I'll see exactly what I want. Am I whimpering. No. Complaining it's someone else's fault. No. I looked back at the last week and reviewed it in depth. What did I do this week that was different from the 1st few. Food...the eating. Though most of it was clean, I did indulge more than I should whether it be having lunch with my cousin, eating dinner with friends, etc...and I know I didn't drink half the water I was supposed to. OK. So no what. Back to the basics is what. Amazing results following such simple eating strategies. So, here we go again. Yes, it's the weekend but my biggest challenge on the weekend is not eating out too much or drinking...it's not eating enough...distracted by other activities in my day, I just...forget...I guess.
Training has been good...so increase the intensity a bit now and go back to the basics in eating and we'll see what happens in the next week.
Meanwhile, I am enjoying the slow transformation in progress...I'm starting to see my shoulders again and my mid-section is flattening out nicely. Looking forward to fully seeing my shoulders and defined arms again...I'm not the girl that's naturally skinning. Fit, yes, but not petite or tiny...curves but when tight and fit, look good and feel good. Should I start thinking about getting on the competition stage again...perhaps. I would love to do it again....but right now, I want to achieve the small goals 1st. My mistake in the past 2 years has been aiming too high too fast. 1st goal is getting to my 'normal' weight. Then I can buy myself a new pair of jeans....YAY! Next...well, I'll set that goal after achieving the 1st one.
Friday night...going to take it easy and rest after having had a nice family dinner for my mom's birthday!
Have a goodnight everyone!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
1st night of the events to come this holiday season...
Tonight I had our annual holiday dinner with the team...though members of the team have changed throughout the last 2 and a half years in my position, it remains a tradition. We gathered at a restaurant in Laval that serves all kinds of food...I had a pasta dish with a tomato based sauce...not too bad, plus I didn't finish my plate...ate about half and called it a night on that end...(cheat...well, I had 2 small pieces of fresh, warm bread....yes, white bread...it was right in front of me before the meal came...and for the 1st time since I started the clean-eating, I was tempted and fell...) But it's all good.
Tomorrow is my mom's birthday...plan for the evening...dinner at a Greek restaurant...I already know what I'll have and it's clean. Chicken with a big salad...
One thing's for sure...I will train mega hard this weekend to make sure to burn any of the extra calories I may have taken on...tick tock....Jan. 1st is near...What I need to do to keep myself super focused is keep looking at my board...every day. I haven't been doing that. I follow up every week when I take my measurements and weight...but that board is amazing...lots of motivating pics and words to help me stay on track...
Have you created that board for yourself? What do you do to keep focused?
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
HO HO HO, it's December 1st
What a rainy day, so weird thinking that it's 23 days away from Christmas and it's poring rain outside.
This morning I had a fantastic workout with the elliptical, walked on the treadmill for my cool down and went on with my day. It's my last week at the Bouclair's head office, only 4 months ago I started there and people had been great and welcomed me as one of their own and now I am leaving them again. Monday, it's a new start for me, I m going back to Aldo....very exciting! A new challenge awaits me which gave me a roller coaster of emotion, from giving my resignation letter to my last two weeks with a lot of work to do to make sure that the person replacing me feels like a walk in the park. With all this going on, I still had to go to the gym, make sure I eat right and pace myself with one day at the time.
I went shopping tonight for my last Bouclair shopping before I have to go give back my purchase card.
Here is a nutcracker that I bought as a souvenir since I was taking care of distributing the Christmas collection, this nutcracker cost me a lot of stress with delayed receptions and other problems....
This morning I had a fantastic workout with the elliptical, walked on the treadmill for my cool down and went on with my day. It's my last week at the Bouclair's head office, only 4 months ago I started there and people had been great and welcomed me as one of their own and now I am leaving them again. Monday, it's a new start for me, I m going back to Aldo....very exciting! A new challenge awaits me which gave me a roller coaster of emotion, from giving my resignation letter to my last two weeks with a lot of work to do to make sure that the person replacing me feels like a walk in the park. With all this going on, I still had to go to the gym, make sure I eat right and pace myself with one day at the time.
I went shopping tonight for my last Bouclair shopping before I have to go give back my purchase card.
Here is a nutcracker that I bought as a souvenir since I was taking care of distributing the Christmas collection, this nutcracker cost me a lot of stress with delayed receptions and other problems....
Tomorrow it's time for my lower body but with my Bouclair Christmas party on Friday, I hope my legs will be up for the dancer floor.
A message from Agnieszka and Rowaida: Please don't drink and drive....be responsible!
Monday, November 29, 2010
On the Right Track...
After the 'road trip saga' my weekend eating was ok...but just ok...today was a much better day. Back on track...all my meals including snacks. And everything tasted great! Oatmeal, cinnamon, apple and flax seed...snack #1, yogurt (non fat) and frozen berries...lunch was whole-wheat wrap with chicken, lettuce, tomatoe, pickles and a touch of Dijon...snack #2 veggies and some hummus...dinner I had salad and a chicken/beef brown rice soup....yummy.
No training tonight, but tomorrow it's on...and I'm looking forward to it!
I weighed-in this morning...not great but measurements were ok, so that counts! I came in at the same weight as last week. But I lost another 0.5" on my waist....and another 0.1" -0.5" in a few other spots...hopefully, next week I'll see more...the clock is ticking, Jan. 1st is quickly approaching and this chicita has lots to do.
Well, time to get a good night's sleep...until tomorrow!
Rowaida
Be aware, the Food lover made an appeareance this week-end!
I wasn't hiding from you guys, I've been just busy eating. What can I say? My period was around the corner and all I could think of this week-end was food. What's the difference in my life between week days and week-ends? On week-ends I stay over at my boyfriend's house which is difficult with my diet.
I wake up Saturday morning and what do I find on one of the shelves...Nutella. I couldn't resist, it is so good on a toast with a big glass of milk. With breakfast behind me, I went shopping with my boyfriend which went great, he bought Pajar boots at Locale which look great on him. A few hours pass and all of the sudden I had a graving for a poutine, don't ask me where that came from but it did. We went to La Banquise, this restaurant opened 24/7 who is known for the best poutines, we both had a poutine and a hot dog each. The day ends with Rowaida's boyfriend dinner which we were very good, I had a Cowboy Club, a chicken club sandwich with a salad.
All that to say that it wasn't my best week-end to date, I was a bad girl, but you know what, today it's Monday, November 29th 2010 and I am back on track.
I bought my motivating magazines and with my treadmill work out I completed an hour ago, I don't live on regrets looking back on what I did bad but I rather look forward to what I can do to avoid these downfalls again.
Take care and have a great night!
Agnieszka
I wake up Saturday morning and what do I find on one of the shelves...Nutella. I couldn't resist, it is so good on a toast with a big glass of milk. With breakfast behind me, I went shopping with my boyfriend which went great, he bought Pajar boots at Locale which look great on him. A few hours pass and all of the sudden I had a graving for a poutine, don't ask me where that came from but it did. We went to La Banquise, this restaurant opened 24/7 who is known for the best poutines, we both had a poutine and a hot dog each. The day ends with Rowaida's boyfriend dinner which we were very good, I had a Cowboy Club, a chicken club sandwich with a salad.
All that to say that it wasn't my best week-end to date, I was a bad girl, but you know what, today it's Monday, November 29th 2010 and I am back on track.
I bought my motivating magazines and with my treadmill work out I completed an hour ago, I don't live on regrets looking back on what I did bad but I rather look forward to what I can do to avoid these downfalls again.
Take care and have a great night!
Agnieszka
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Road trip saga...
Road trips can be a disaster situation for someone on a clean eating path. Chips, dips, pretzels, pizza, pop...I could go on and on....so why am I writing about this...I just came back from one. I left early on Thursday with my team from work. Team building trip which had a purpose behind it...we we're going to experience the Black Friday madness by being at one of the biggest outlet center in the US...Woodbury Commons...we were up about 36 hrs with very little sleep in between.
I found myself, for the 1st time, not really craving the bad stuff....that feeling in your mouth when you see this 'bad' but SO tasty food in front of you....I wasn't a complete angel but really didn't have a big cheat as I expected would happen...I started my day with my regular oatmeal (mixed with flax seed, cinnamon and apples)..I brought my own little snack for the road (yogurt and berries...yum), drank as much water as I could. For dinner, I had turkey,salad, potatoes AND some gravy...gravy being the splurge. For the rest of the trip, I basically had sandwiches...the splurge there was on the cheese that they all had and a little light mayo....not too bad all in all...of course, 1st thing I did this morning is get on the scale....BAM....I'm up 1 pound. Now, I didn't eat much...was it water retention from the trip and possibly high sodium levels in what I ate, maybe...but one thing's for sure, I'm going to be extra good this weekend....despite the birthday dinner for my boyfriend tonight.
Due to the fact I REALLY needed to recover today...no training. Tomorrow it's back to normal.
Until then...have a great night!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Cheat meal!
Yesterday I had a great cardio work out in the morning and spend a wonderful day. At night, I had a dinner planned with a great friend of mine and it was definately my cheat meal. We went to Ottavio in Laval, we bought a bottle of wine on the way and had a delicious dinner. We both ate a salad as an appetizer and then Tortellini Gigi for the main course. It felt liberated to eat something I haven't had for a long time. Without forgetting about my new lifestyle I was free of feeling any regret and just went along with it.
It's important to let yourself go, dinners will always happen especially more and more with Christmas around the corner. I won't do this at each dinner I go to, I just felt like it yesterday and i did it.
Enjoy life, don't forget about how beautiful life is and for me FOOD will always be the love of my life. Just don't make it a habit of cheating and cheating....because that's how we fall back in our old bad habits.
Have a great week-end everyone, I hope you had a great week!
It's important to let yourself go, dinners will always happen especially more and more with Christmas around the corner. I won't do this at each dinner I go to, I just felt like it yesterday and i did it.
Enjoy life, don't forget about how beautiful life is and for me FOOD will always be the love of my life. Just don't make it a habit of cheating and cheating....because that's how we fall back in our old bad habits.
Have a great week-end everyone, I hope you had a great week!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Early bird!
This morning I had no choice to be at work for 6h30am since my car is at the garage and my mom started work at 7am, I had a full on workout.
Today was the upper body weights work out, I decided to put on the P90X DVD Back and Biceps, it's about 51 minutes and it was a great work out. The only part I didn't like is the fact that he makes a lot of series on the pull up bar which with my weight, it's not gonna happen. Thankfully one of the participants in the dvd was using a chair to keep her weight on once they go up on the pull up bar and I did the same. I noticed that my arms are getting pretty strong, for some of the workouts, I used 20 lbs for each arm. Once I completed this work out, I decided to run for a few minutes (remember I want to become a runner) which were actually 4 minutes in a row...not bad for someone who couldn't even walk on the treadmill at level 3.5 before I started working out.
Finally, I did 2 minutes of the Jacob Ladder which is pretty much a killer. By the end of all this,it was time for a shower which is the best part of my day. I started eating two spoons of Flaxmeal and it helps with my metabolism, I feel great. I am also taking bee pollen which I would like to talk about in my next blog, the best discovery for me. I'll let you know what it's all about.
I love working out in the morning for the following reasons:
1. In the first 30 minutes after I wake up, I don't realize what I am doing and by the time I am aware of what's happening, I am already at the gym, GENIUS!
2. It helps me wake up in a great mood, because my first thought is not, "I'm going to work" it's actually "I am going to the gym", such a great feeling.
3. When I train in the morning, I have more energy throughout the day.
4. Workout done before 8am makes me let me do what ever I want to do at night, not stressed after work that I need to go to the gym.
5. I wasn't a morning person, I hate waking up early, but when I look at my Blackberry wall picture when the alarm rings, there is no way I am gonna miss a workout.
This picture is my new inspirational picture which my lovely friend Heather from Facebook posted a few days ago, thank you for this picture, I couldn't want a better body then that:
Did you see that ass, I want of those!
Today was the upper body weights work out, I decided to put on the P90X DVD Back and Biceps, it's about 51 minutes and it was a great work out. The only part I didn't like is the fact that he makes a lot of series on the pull up bar which with my weight, it's not gonna happen. Thankfully one of the participants in the dvd was using a chair to keep her weight on once they go up on the pull up bar and I did the same. I noticed that my arms are getting pretty strong, for some of the workouts, I used 20 lbs for each arm. Once I completed this work out, I decided to run for a few minutes (remember I want to become a runner) which were actually 4 minutes in a row...not bad for someone who couldn't even walk on the treadmill at level 3.5 before I started working out.
Finally, I did 2 minutes of the Jacob Ladder which is pretty much a killer. By the end of all this,it was time for a shower which is the best part of my day. I started eating two spoons of Flaxmeal and it helps with my metabolism, I feel great. I am also taking bee pollen which I would like to talk about in my next blog, the best discovery for me. I'll let you know what it's all about.
I love working out in the morning for the following reasons:
1. In the first 30 minutes after I wake up, I don't realize what I am doing and by the time I am aware of what's happening, I am already at the gym, GENIUS!
2. It helps me wake up in a great mood, because my first thought is not, "I'm going to work" it's actually "I am going to the gym", such a great feeling.
3. When I train in the morning, I have more energy throughout the day.
4. Workout done before 8am makes me let me do what ever I want to do at night, not stressed after work that I need to go to the gym.
5. I wasn't a morning person, I hate waking up early, but when I look at my Blackberry wall picture when the alarm rings, there is no way I am gonna miss a workout.
This picture is my new inspirational picture which my lovely friend Heather from Facebook posted a few days ago, thank you for this picture, I couldn't want a better body then that:
Did you see that ass, I want of those!
I completed successfully Day 10.
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Progress...
All's good with the eating clean and consistent training....today had a great workout which I'm sure I will feel tomorrow...already do.
Saturday, we announced our 1st big challenge. For me, I want to lose 12 lbs by Jan. 1st....6 weeks to do it. Technically, I started the weight loss journey 3 weeks ago and I would like to share my progress until now...also where I'm starting at in the challenge...weight-wise and measurement-wise.
3 weeks ago (Oct.30th) I began with the weight of 152.5 lbs. Measurements were as follows:
Waist: 30"
Hip: 43.5"
Bust: 36"
Right Arm: 13"
Left Arm: 13"
Right Thigh: 25.5"
Left Thigh: 26"
Right Calf: 15"
Left Calf: 15"
As of Saturday (when we announced the challenge) Nov.20: Weight 147.5 lbs (5 lbs lost)
Waist: 28" (2" lost)
Hip: 41.1" (2.4" lost)
Bust: 35.5" (0.5" lost)
Right Arm: 12.5" (0.5" lost)
Left Arm: 12.5" (0.5" lost)
Right Thigh: 24.9" (0.6" lost)
Left Thigh: 25.2" (0.8" lost)
Right Calf: 14.5" (0.5" lost)
Left Calf: 14.5" (0.5" lost)
I feel less bulky (swollen)...increased energy, high spirits, super motivated...love it.
So...if on Saturday I came in at 147.5 lbs...the goal is to reach 135.5 lbs to hit the 12 lbs goal....hmmm...what should the reward be....other than pure satisfaction and sense of accomplishment, of course...I think I will set a prize for myself...a new pair of jeans....since my weight gain, I've refused to by myself any pants, skirts, shorts, etc...only tops because that doesn't shift too too much...just a little but a medium doesn't seem to bad...it's when you see the # of the size of the pants you now have to purchase that hurts, I find....so, provided I hit the goal, this chicita will buy herself a new pair of jeans.
Why not reward yourself for the hard work and accomplishment...what would you treat yourself to?
Agnieszka the runner lol that's a good one!
Running is not for everyone but I decided that I will learn to love it. Are you with me? As the interval workout I showed you last week with the graphic, I applied the same thing with the treadmill.
Here is the workout:
0-2 minutes: walk at level 3.5
2-4 minutes: jog at level 4.2
4-6 minutes: walk at level 3.7
6-10 minutes: jog at level 4.5
10-12 minutes: walk at level 3.5
12-14 minutes: jog at level 4.7
14-16 minutes: walk at level 3.7
Last high point 16-19 minutes: jog at level 4.7
19-20 minutes: jog at level 5.
Cool down.
Remember when at Day 1, I trained twice because I tried to impress you all, well here is a picture:
This is a picture of me after 45 minutes of walking on the treadmill, imagine a picture of me running...priceless!
Important tip: if you want to be back in shape, start with walking and work on changing your level every few minutes to make sure that you keep on challenging your body and yourself.
Keep faith!
Agnieszka
Here is the workout:
0-2 minutes: walk at level 3.5
2-4 minutes: jog at level 4.2
4-6 minutes: walk at level 3.7
6-10 minutes: jog at level 4.5
10-12 minutes: walk at level 3.5
12-14 minutes: jog at level 4.7
14-16 minutes: walk at level 3.7
Last high point 16-19 minutes: jog at level 4.7
19-20 minutes: jog at level 5.
Cool down.
Remember when at Day 1, I trained twice because I tried to impress you all, well here is a picture:
Important tip: if you want to be back in shape, start with walking and work on changing your level every few minutes to make sure that you keep on challenging your body and yourself.
Keep faith!
Agnieszka
Monday, November 22, 2010
The Scale, the enemy!
Today was a good day, my body was really efficient this morning while I was doing my cardio but my mind was elsewhere, my mind was on my ennemy: the scale. I know that a lot of different aspects need to be taken into consideration when you weight yourself....but I am obssesive. I even bought a Weight Watchers scale yesterday.
What is difficult is that I work so much on the training and eating aspect that I forget that there are other things that affect your weight: stress level, tiredness (not enought sleep), I'm building up on muscle or many more reasons. I decided just now that I am gonna relax, take it easy, not put too much pressure on myself and just bring it.
The solution is to only weight myself once a week, concentrate myself on doing the best I can and make sure that I stay on track.
The reaction I am having is normal, I've been working out now for about a month and I am not getting the results I am hoping for, want to lose faster, but this is the moment when usually people abandon their diets and just go back to the their old bad habits. I want to encourage all of you to never give up, the importance
is to keep on going, if you feel like you hit a plateau, change your diet, change your work out routine and make sure that you go up in intensity, that you ALWAYS push yourself harder.
After writing this post I feel much better and now I can move on.
How do you feel about your scale?
Agnieszka
What is difficult is that I work so much on the training and eating aspect that I forget that there are other things that affect your weight: stress level, tiredness (not enought sleep), I'm building up on muscle or many more reasons. I decided just now that I am gonna relax, take it easy, not put too much pressure on myself and just bring it.
The solution is to only weight myself once a week, concentrate myself on doing the best I can and make sure that I stay on track.
The reaction I am having is normal, I've been working out now for about a month and I am not getting the results I am hoping for, want to lose faster, but this is the moment when usually people abandon their diets and just go back to the their old bad habits. I want to encourage all of you to never give up, the importance
is to keep on going, if you feel like you hit a plateau, change your diet, change your work out routine and make sure that you go up in intensity, that you ALWAYS push yourself harder.
After writing this post I feel much better and now I can move on.
How do you feel about your scale?
Agnieszka
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Just a Sunday...
Breakfast with my parents, uncle and boyfriend...nice way to start a Sunday....
Yes, this is breakfast....but not to fret...lots of good stuff available and this chicita was totally under control :)
Later, went to the gym...some cardio and light weights to keep the heart rate up...a light but good session.
Tomorrow morning, I weigh-in and take my measurements. Actually looking forward to it...
Rowaida
Saturday, November 20, 2010
BIG Announcement....The 1st CHALLENGE is ON!!!
Goal: Agnieszka 20 lbs
Rowaida 12 lbs
Rowaida 12 lbs
Start Date: November 20th, 2010
End Date: January 1st, 2011
Timeline: 42 days (6 weeks)
CHALLENGE: Achieving goal by the end date established.
Dear Followers,
1st week blogging was a success. Now we're ready to start an experiment...our 1st BIG Challenge. With the holidays quickly approaching this means Holiday dinners, cocktails, parties and family gatherings...the MOST difficult time of the year to embark on this kind of challenge but we're IN...CRAZY...we know...but imagine the feeling of hitting January 1st, 8am and we've already accomplished our 1st New Year's resolution. BAM!
It's not going to be easy but very doable with the right attitude. Believe it...Commit to it...and you will Receive...
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL? Think about it, write it down and let us know.....then JOIN US in this challenge...January 1st.
Agnieszka and Rowaida
Today's Total Body MEGA Workout Plan
For those that don't know, apart from my regular job, I'm also a personal trainer...and I love it. It keeps me involved, updated on new strategies and concepts and interacting with people. For my clients, I love to see them progress...such satisfaction...whether it be weight-wise, strength-wise, technique-wise...
This past Thursday, I had my very strong and sweet Lucie do this program and I loved it so much that today, this is what Agnieszka and I will do at the gym...it will be amazing! and 2 doing it together...VERY motivating! I'll let you know how we're doing AFTER we've completed this MEGA workout...lol...this will be good!
Here it is:
Total Body MEGA Workout
BB Reverse Lunges
BB Clean & Press
Pull-in on bench (abs)
3-5 min Intense cardio
BB Walking Half Lunges
DB Concentration Curls
DB Calf Raises
3-5 min Intense cardio
DB Chest Press on Ball (alternating)
DB Overhead Tricep Extension
DB Squats (10 full, 10 mini)
3-5 min Intense cardio
Cable Rows (from lowest level)
DB Elbow raise and External rotation (arms at 90 degrees)
Push ups (triceps style- arms close to body, elbows pointing towards the back)
3-5 min Intense cardio
DB/Plate Sit Ups on declined bench
Russian Sit Ups
Each combo of exercises are done twice for 12-15 reps with little or no break in between...then the cardio session before the next combo....to keep our heart rates up and the calories burning.
Rowaida
Friday, November 19, 2010
A lil off time...a lil cheat...
My cardio session that was planned did not happen...I opted to train both days this weekend and take tonight off training...I spent time with my mom instead. We had dinner and went shopping for a few hours...loved that.
So my lil cheat...went to the mall with my cousin at lunch...and saw greek food...yum...so I went for it. Not too bad of a cheat, but a cheat nevertheless... I had the chicken yero with only salad on the side and half a pita...doesn't sound bad but I think the way they cook the chicken isn't the most calorie-wise way...and the tzatziki may not have been only from yogurt...should have asked...hmmm...I'll be sure to continue the clean eating all weekend...actually looking forward to Monday morning's weigh-in and measurements....I feel great!
Tomorrow...mega total body workout with my partner in crime...Agnieszka :) we will be sore my friends....sore...but it's all good! All for a great cause...woohoo!
Until tomorrow!...heading to the movies now with love! Yay!
Rowaida
So my lil cheat...went to the mall with my cousin at lunch...and saw greek food...yum...so I went for it. Not too bad of a cheat, but a cheat nevertheless... I had the chicken yero with only salad on the side and half a pita...doesn't sound bad but I think the way they cook the chicken isn't the most calorie-wise way...and the tzatziki may not have been only from yogurt...should have asked...hmmm...I'll be sure to continue the clean eating all weekend...actually looking forward to Monday morning's weigh-in and measurements....I feel great!
Tomorrow...mega total body workout with my partner in crime...Agnieszka :) we will be sore my friends....sore...but it's all good! All for a great cause...woohoo!
Until tomorrow!...heading to the movies now with love! Yay!
Rowaida
Thursday, November 18, 2010
My butt will be sore for days...
My lower body workout was amazing!!! I feel my energy back and totally pushed myself...I will be feeling this for days. FYI...2 combos sets that are great:
BB Full Squats (legs shoulder width apart, toes pointed forward) 12 reps 1min break
10 reps (heavier weights) then 1 min break
8 reps (heavier weights) then 1 min break
6 reps (heavier weights) then 1 min break
12 reps (lower weights) then 0 min break
Speed skater 12 reps per side then 2 min break
BB Reverse lunges 12 reps/side then 1 min break
10 reps/side (increase weights) then 1 min break
8 reps/side (increase weights) then 1 min break
6 reps/side (increase weights) then 1 min break
12 reps/side (increase weights) then o min break
BB Deadlift 12 reps
Your buns will burn....
I realized today that I'm expecting my monthly friend and usually this past year or so, I feel bloated and swollen from water retention and the hormones...on this Eat-Clean 'diet', I feel great! Not swollen or bloated at all. Full of energy...leaner...love it! If your stuck on the same weight and want to get it moving again...read this book....you'll love what it does for you, too.
Yesterday, I mentioned my Goal and Progress board...well, here it is...sorry, it looks a bit weird. I took the pic with my phone. As soon as I have my camera, I'll take a better pic, promise....
Have a great night everyone!
Rowaida
BB Full Squats (legs shoulder width apart, toes pointed forward) 12 reps 1min break
10 reps (heavier weights) then 1 min break
8 reps (heavier weights) then 1 min break
6 reps (heavier weights) then 1 min break
12 reps (lower weights) then 0 min break
Speed skater 12 reps per side then 2 min break
BB Reverse lunges 12 reps/side then 1 min break
10 reps/side (increase weights) then 1 min break
8 reps/side (increase weights) then 1 min break
6 reps/side (increase weights) then 1 min break
12 reps/side (increase weights) then o min break
BB Deadlift 12 reps
Your buns will burn....
I realized today that I'm expecting my monthly friend and usually this past year or so, I feel bloated and swollen from water retention and the hormones...on this Eat-Clean 'diet', I feel great! Not swollen or bloated at all. Full of energy...leaner...love it! If your stuck on the same weight and want to get it moving again...read this book....you'll love what it does for you, too.
Yesterday, I mentioned my Goal and Progress board...well, here it is...sorry, it looks a bit weird. I took the pic with my phone. As soon as I have my camera, I'll take a better pic, promise....
Have a great night everyone!
Rowaida
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Recovery mode...the fever has left the building...
Fever is gone. Today I was back at work, not feeling amazing but much better than the last 2 days. Left an hour early rested and head to the gym...I pushed myself to do a great 30 min cardio session. I did not regret that. Would have gone more but didn't want to overdue it...I want to be able to do a killer training tomorrow.
As I was on the elliptical I started thinking about the upcoming weeks....the upcoming holiday weeks...dinner parties, work holiday cocktail, family functions....oh boy...this is going to be challenging...however I don't find myself craving anything right now. I really believe it's due to the way I'm eating, overall....I'm totally following the Eat-Clean diet...not really a diet...more like a way of life...and because there are carbs incorporated throughout the day, the cravings for carbs are not there cause, in a way, my body is getting what it needs and it's fulfilled...this book is "GOLD' (Eat-Clean Diet Recharged by Tosca Reno)...so basic are the ideas...they seem so easy yet most of us don't apply them...and the great thing is it's not boring...plenty of great ideas for fun and super tasty dishes...I think sticking to the Eat-Clean principles won't be too challenging throughout this upcoming holiday season...I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens on that front....Visualization is a big key here...where do I want to be...what do I want to look like...how do I want to feel...and in my mind, that is SUPER clear. I've been there...I will be there again!
I created a board a few weeks back...this board is my "Goal and Progress board". I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and post it so everyone could see...what it is...well, I noted in HUGE font size the GOAL: 30 lbs, in the right hand corner, the challenges...in my case it's CARBS...below that my weight and measurements along with the date...there are weekly dates side by side till about mid-Feb...And below that...pictures..lots and lots of images that are motivating...physiques similar to mine used to be (realistic physiques that fit my physical and genetic profile) and I included some of my pics from 2007 when I was in my peak competing in fitness competitions....I love this board...I highly recommend you do one for yourselves if you have goals to achieve, regardless what those goals may be...it will help keep you focused and motivated.
So tomorrow...back to weight training. Upper body! Friday, I plan to have another cardio session...1 hour hopefully...then on Saturday I'll be training with my partner in crime, Agnieszka, for a mega total body workout. I'll work on the program tomorrow. For readers that don't know, I work an office job in the day and 2 nights a week I'm a personal trainer on my own account....love it.
Until tomorrow...
Rowaida
As I was on the elliptical I started thinking about the upcoming weeks....the upcoming holiday weeks...dinner parties, work holiday cocktail, family functions....oh boy...this is going to be challenging...however I don't find myself craving anything right now. I really believe it's due to the way I'm eating, overall....I'm totally following the Eat-Clean diet...not really a diet...more like a way of life...and because there are carbs incorporated throughout the day, the cravings for carbs are not there cause, in a way, my body is getting what it needs and it's fulfilled...this book is "GOLD' (Eat-Clean Diet Recharged by Tosca Reno)...so basic are the ideas...they seem so easy yet most of us don't apply them...and the great thing is it's not boring...plenty of great ideas for fun and super tasty dishes...I think sticking to the Eat-Clean principles won't be too challenging throughout this upcoming holiday season...I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens on that front....Visualization is a big key here...where do I want to be...what do I want to look like...how do I want to feel...and in my mind, that is SUPER clear. I've been there...I will be there again!
I created a board a few weeks back...this board is my "Goal and Progress board". I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and post it so everyone could see...what it is...well, I noted in HUGE font size the GOAL: 30 lbs, in the right hand corner, the challenges...in my case it's CARBS...below that my weight and measurements along with the date...there are weekly dates side by side till about mid-Feb...And below that...pictures..lots and lots of images that are motivating...physiques similar to mine used to be (realistic physiques that fit my physical and genetic profile) and I included some of my pics from 2007 when I was in my peak competing in fitness competitions....I love this board...I highly recommend you do one for yourselves if you have goals to achieve, regardless what those goals may be...it will help keep you focused and motivated.
So tomorrow...back to weight training. Upper body! Friday, I plan to have another cardio session...1 hour hopefully...then on Saturday I'll be training with my partner in crime, Agnieszka, for a mega total body workout. I'll work on the program tomorrow. For readers that don't know, I work an office job in the day and 2 nights a week I'm a personal trainer on my own account....love it.
Until tomorrow...
Rowaida
Agnieszka's Day 3: 702 calories burned in 41 minutes and 24 seconds
Well well well, this morning I really worked my ass off on the elliptical, I am so excited that I have more endurance. When I was in my early 20's, I would only be able to burn 280 to 300 calories in 30 minutes, I really feel like this time I am pushing myself harder and I just feel stronger.
Here is my elliptical workout:
0-2 min: level 8
2-4 min: level 10
4-6 min: level 8
6-8 min: level 12
8-10 min: level 14
10-12 min: level 12
12-14 min: level 10
14-16 min: level 12
16-18 min: level 8
18-20 min: level 10
and I go on like that until 40 to 45 minutes depending.
The importance is to alternate the intensity like this graphic I copied from http://www.bodyforlife.com/
At first i thought, you could never have a real cardio workout in 20 minutes, if it would be that easy, everyone would do it, but it's true, if you really try to workout by alternating the intensity, at the end, you will feel great and for the ones that hate cardio, 20 minutes is a great deal.
After each exercice I feel like a champion!
Do you like Cardio?
Here is my elliptical workout:
0-2 min: level 8
2-4 min: level 10
4-6 min: level 8
6-8 min: level 12
8-10 min: level 14
10-12 min: level 12
12-14 min: level 10
14-16 min: level 12
16-18 min: level 8
18-20 min: level 10
and I go on like that until 40 to 45 minutes depending.
The importance is to alternate the intensity like this graphic I copied from http://www.bodyforlife.com/
At first i thought, you could never have a real cardio workout in 20 minutes, if it would be that easy, everyone would do it, but it's true, if you really try to workout by alternating the intensity, at the end, you will feel great and for the ones that hate cardio, 20 minutes is a great deal.
After each exercice I feel like a champion!
Do you like Cardio?
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Row's cold is lingering...but good news...the scale dillema is solved!!!
Day 2 of this horrible cold...but maintained my clean eating despite not having much of an appetite. Stayed home again to rest which, I think, did me some good....no training for me today. Really hoping tomorrow will be a better day for that.
Good news on the weight scale front....so Jason's scale is the write one so that means I actually start this journey @ 152 lbs...this morning I weighed in @ 149.9 lbs...nothing to get too excited about (2.1 lbs in 2 weeks) but still an accomplishment nevertheless.
Good news on the weight scale front....so Jason's scale is the write one so that means I actually start this journey @ 152 lbs...this morning I weighed in @ 149.9 lbs...nothing to get too excited about (2.1 lbs in 2 weeks) but still an accomplishment nevertheless.
The eating has been going well...eating every couple of hours as clean as possible...meaning the purest of foods...as little processed stuff as possible. Easier than I originally thought it would be...I'm also trying to purposely cook extra of whatever dinner I make to have left overs which essentially makes packing tomorrow's lunch easier and faster. All prep other than my breakfast is being done the night before. This gives me extra time to sleep a bit more in the AM (which is always good) and take my time getting ready for work.
Tomorrow, I've packed natural non-fat yogurt with frozen berries. Lunch will be a greens salad with some lean beef and a whole wheat pasta salad which I had prepped today using green peppers, cucumbers, a few cherry tomatoes, olive oil and some lemon juice (added some Italian spices for extra taste....yummy).
If all's good tomorrow, I work on my upper body in the weight room!!!
Keeping my fingers crossed...
Rowaida
Day 2 for Agnieszka
Before I start with Day 2, let me get back to Day 1.
With all the pressure I created on myself with this blog, I decided to train last night for a second time at 8h25pm on my treadmill for 45 minutes.
Results: at first I felt great, I was wide awake, but I felt this way for hours, not a good Idea for me. I need my 8 hours of sleep.
Day 2 is now completed, this morning I was able to work out 50 minutes my lower body with the help of P90X. He tries to kill you in each dvd but it's so much worth it, you sweat, you push your limits and today someone else was doing it with me so it always give you extra motivation when you have someone training with you.
I also went for a walk after lunch, today was truly a beautiful day.
With the time change, I feel like everyone is more tired, we rarely see the sun, the sun wakes up with you and then after work, he is already in bed. I think the fact that I exercice gives me so much energy, I feel better and it makes it EASIER to deal with this lack of light.
If possible, try to take a walk at lunch time, just to breather some fresh air or to help you digest, why not?
Diet is going well, eating between 5 to 6 days a day is definitely working, by the time I get home after work, I am rarely hungry. Also, I hydrate myself a lot with water which makes me go to the bathroom a lot.
I am trying to cut coffee as much as possible, for now it's not going that well, but I won't give up.
I wish you all had a great day!
With all the pressure I created on myself with this blog, I decided to train last night for a second time at 8h25pm on my treadmill for 45 minutes.
Results: at first I felt great, I was wide awake, but I felt this way for hours, not a good Idea for me. I need my 8 hours of sleep.
Day 2 is now completed, this morning I was able to work out 50 minutes my lower body with the help of P90X. He tries to kill you in each dvd but it's so much worth it, you sweat, you push your limits and today someone else was doing it with me so it always give you extra motivation when you have someone training with you.
I also went for a walk after lunch, today was truly a beautiful day.
With the time change, I feel like everyone is more tired, we rarely see the sun, the sun wakes up with you and then after work, he is already in bed. I think the fact that I exercice gives me so much energy, I feel better and it makes it EASIER to deal with this lack of light.
If possible, try to take a walk at lunch time, just to breather some fresh air or to help you digest, why not?
Diet is going well, eating between 5 to 6 days a day is definitely working, by the time I get home after work, I am rarely hungry. Also, I hydrate myself a lot with water which makes me go to the bathroom a lot.
I am trying to cut coffee as much as possible, for now it's not going that well, but I won't give up.
I wish you all had a great day!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Here comes the cold....
Sneezing, congested and temperature going up and down...yes, a cold. So, option for today....Maintain the clean-eating concept and rest my body. I trained both Saturday and Sunday, so the fact I'm sick today ironically falls at a good time cause I had to take today off, or at least slow, anyway.
Home from work today, I have some time to re-look at my training program and make a few small adjustments. I also had time to finally measure and weigh myself which I haven't in 2 weeks...so far, I've lost an inch on my waist and half an inch on my hips...weight-wise, not sure actually. I weighed myself originally on my scale but it seems to be off by a couple of pounds...I orginally came in at 158.5 lbs. Today, using my boyfriend's scale I'm 150 lbs...now I know I did not lose 8.5 lbs in 2 weeks. I would have felt it in my clothes more...I will bring my scale to compare it and see what the real difference is and post it tomorrow. According to Jason (my great boyfriend) his weight never changes (lucky him) and his weight is correct on his scale. Either way...I like what his scale says more...lol...
I haven't broken the 150 mark in a LONG time...so when I do, I'll be super happy...when I hit the 140 mark, I will celebrate...how? not sure, but I'll figure it out.
Rowaida
Home from work today, I have some time to re-look at my training program and make a few small adjustments. I also had time to finally measure and weigh myself which I haven't in 2 weeks...so far, I've lost an inch on my waist and half an inch on my hips...weight-wise, not sure actually. I weighed myself originally on my scale but it seems to be off by a couple of pounds...I orginally came in at 158.5 lbs. Today, using my boyfriend's scale I'm 150 lbs...now I know I did not lose 8.5 lbs in 2 weeks. I would have felt it in my clothes more...I will bring my scale to compare it and see what the real difference is and post it tomorrow. According to Jason (my great boyfriend) his weight never changes (lucky him) and his weight is correct on his scale. Either way...I like what his scale says more...lol...
I haven't broken the 150 mark in a LONG time...so when I do, I'll be super happy...when I hit the 140 mark, I will celebrate...how? not sure, but I'll figure it out.
Rowaida
Bon Appetit!
Monday morning and I am about to go to the gym for my Cardio routine, just wanted to show you my lunch, this lunch will last me throughout the day and I try to eat every two hours to make sure that I never get hungry.
Breakfast: Cereal mixed with Activia yogourt and a banana.
Morning Snack: Apple, pear and 8 natural almonds that i always leave at work.
Lunch: light Petit Quebec cheese while my cotelet with my vegetables are in the microwave, I finish it off with celeri and green pepper.
Afternoon snack: Cottage cheese with strawberries.
Have a great day everyone! be good!
Hey guys, its 6:54 pm and I am finally home.
Today's workout: 32 minutes of elliptical, 518 calories burned, the trick is to do your work at intervals of different levels. On the elliptical, I am usually between level 8 and level 16, changing every two minutes to make sure that I work the most out of it.
Morning Snack: Apple, pear and 8 natural almonds that i always leave at work.
Lunch: light Petit Quebec cheese while my cotelet with my vegetables are in the microwave, I finish it off with celeri and green pepper.
Afternoon snack: Cottage cheese with strawberries.
Have a great day everyone! be good!
Hey guys, its 6:54 pm and I am finally home.
Today's workout: 32 minutes of elliptical, 518 calories burned, the trick is to do your work at intervals of different levels. On the elliptical, I am usually between level 8 and level 16, changing every two minutes to make sure that I work the most out of it.
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