Needless to say (from my post early this morning), I did not have another carb heavy lunch. I’m not training for a marathon…at least not right now. I’m just working on getting my body to optimum fitness and going surfing. Then, I plan on training for a 5k, mountain biking, rock climbing, triathlon, and much more fun fitness stuff.
I spent all morning finding out some good meal and snack ideas that can hellp me get more protein and fat in my diet with out adding too many carbs. 40:30:30 – Protein:Carbs:Fat ratio
1. Physical Fitness: Exercise 5 days a week
Yesterday after meeting with the physical trainer I spent another 1.5 hours working out.
Treadmill: 5 min warm up
Lower Body Machines: extensions, curls seated and on stomach, inner and outer thigh, leg press. I did three sets of 12 and on the last set went until I couldn’t do any more.
Abs: 100 various sit ups. The floor was as cement and that made sit ups kill my spine. I’ll remember to put down my towel next time for added cushion.
Cardio: 30 min elliptical. In order to keep my heart rate in my fat burning zone I had to keep it on level 1 the whole time. Either I’m still really out of shape, or I need to be using my inhaler.
2. Mental Fitness: Set and complete 5 daily goals every day
Today
- be grateful (Thanks Giving inspired)
- read 5 min
- make meal plan
- eat veggies
- play, it’s Friday
I recently read an article about self control. Simply put…if your constantly using self control to keep yourself from doing things you don’t want to, then eventually you’ll burn out and give up.
It’s a lot easier if you can change it to be something you do want to do. If you don’t want to do it then don’t do it. Pushing yourself to do something only because you need to and think your should, or because others think you should is a waist of brain space.
If you really want to get in shape, loss weight, get fit…whatever it is, you’ll want to do anything that will help you get there. Unless you want to eat chocolate more then you want to get in shape. How bad to you want it? What do you want more?
3. Financial Fitness: Set aside or come up with $500 for San Diego
Man, it is always easy to find something to spend money on. Yesterday the physical trainer totally sold me on a program. But, $2160. I see the value, but I aint got the cash.(a little proper English for ya). That would pay for my entire trip. I’d rather spend the time online learning all the different exercises, and save. I am however, thinking about doing a monthly check in to get more of the low down and tips on how to get better results. I have another free training day next Wednesday night. I’ve already got a list of questions.
4. Social Fitness: 5 Connect with five people daily…baby steps
Yesterday I did not reach this goal. Today is a new day, and I’ll figure it out. 1 down 4 to go.
5. Nutritional Fitness: Eat 5 Vegetable or fruits daily
Yesterday I had 5 fruits and veggies. Pumpkin, apple, banana, edamame, and soup veggies. Today I’ve had 1 so far. I’ll find a way to get the 5.
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
November 21st, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the whole idea of “how bad do you want it?” idea as well. I read something from natural bodybuilder Hugo Rivera where he said “the more extreme you want to look, the more extreme your bodybuilding lifestyle will need to become.”
Now I don’t consider myself a ‘bodybuilder’, but if I’m trying to improve my body and look like I want to I guess in a sense I am. So if I want to hit my goals, I have to act like it.
Thanks for the motivation!
November 21st, 2008 at 8:21 pm
We are SO on the same page. I just had a whole “how bad do I want it!?” experience… Is that sweet bread really worth the heavy blah feeling later? Is dessert really worth the tummy ache and extra poundage?? NO! I’ve been thinking a lot about how good I feel when I’m eating right and working out vs “indulging” in the “good stuff” all the time… and the good feeling much outweighs how much I actually enjoy the food.
Today I downloaded inspirational photos to look at when I’m thinking about pie and cookies… or when I’m making excuses and wasting time about going to the gym. Some Victoria’s Secret models, lol. Actually, the blond one with the killer stomach, and some who are thin and tone. Then some miscellaneous “success story” people from womenshealthmag.com.
Don’t know if any of that makes sense
Thanks for sharing everything you discover, it’s really helpful and HAPPY FRIDAY! YAY!
November 21st, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Stephenie:
You crack me up. I totally know what you mean by the Victoria’s Secret models. There’s this one success photo from BFL (Body For Life) That total motivates me. I think i even tried to put my head on the photo as a joke, but didn’t get very far, and put a smiley face there instead.
Yea, I just got back from the gym and I’m gonna have a cup of edamame. There’s a little part of me that wants a snickers, but not after taking 60min to burn fat. I want my goal more, and now i finaly have a pretty specific one, and a few more tools on how to get there.
I love your comments, and all of your posts. I can totaly relate to the family food problem. My family cookes everything in a lot of butter, and belives fat free is evil. (fat free ranch is pretty nasty). Anywhy, Have a fun weekend. Thanks for the email. Talk to ya later.
-Krystal
November 24th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
SP:
I use to think that if it’s not something I can keep up on a regular biases then I shouldn’t do it. Then I realized that only applies once I’m in maintenance. It’s a whole lot easier to maintain excellent health then to obtain it.
So, for now I’m going to go a little extreme in a sense and make changes to reach my personal optimum fitness. Then maintenance will be a breeze.