Sunday, January 30, 2011

Sunday Rest Day... but you're still doing your Sun Salutation.

I made today rest day... tomorrow we're suppose to start "the cleanse", but I'm thinking next week would be better. So, Monday February the 7th starts the one week cleanse. Again... I recommend you get a detox kit! You can pick one up at your local health food store or drugstore or online. I got the Garden of Life brand called "Raw Cleanse." (I also like the Enzymatic Therapy brand called "Whole Body Cleanse"). They're about thirty bucks. (for more info see 12/17/10 post titled " ...looking to experience extraordinary health...").

And don't forget we're jump starting our cleanse with a massage. again... schedule an appointment for a massage, for that Saturday or Sunday before your cleanse (make sure it's a licensed massage therapist). (for more info see the beginning of the 12/17/10 post titled "Just THINK").

So my day was Sun Salutation, shower, work... to be continued.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Week 1 - Day 6, ugh...

...I can feel the burn. I had grilled salmon, sauteed broccoli & carrots, and roasted potatoes, with a lemon-butter sauce... for dinner last night. And washed it down with some iced green tea. Yummy. Oh, and I had an ice cream sandwich at 3AM, whoopsie, whoopsies.

Just finished my Sun Salutation, had my Pre-Wo food (WonderBar, Almond-Apple-Cranberry)+ H2O.

Now I'm gonna break a sweat with 35 to 40 minutes of Cardio and about 30 minutes of Abalicious Fun.... ahhh... Do you feel the burn?

Til next time.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Week 1 - Day 5, yes I'm still here...

Hello all !
Yes, I am still keeping up with the program... the WO is strong the DFI is a little weak. I am keeping up with the two food bars and one regular meal thingy, but some days I don't really pay attention to the tummy melting foods. Tues. the 25th, I did have the food bars (I had 4 actually, Pre-WO, Post-WO, Breakfast, and for Lunch). (Ooo, ooo, I discovered this new food bar. It's called WonderBar and it's made with fruits, nuts, sweetened with honey, no additives, no preservatives, and 100% delicious. Check out www.wonderbar.org for mo' info).
Anywho... on Tuesday, I went out with my friend Stella. I had a pulled duck sandwich, with hot cherry peppers, napa cabbage, some kind of mayo, on a baguette. Served with yuca fries. YUM! Stella had oysters, black olive tapenade w/ garlic toast, and a side of chick pea fries with curried mayo. Whew. We were eating like queens. And of course we washed it all down with white wine... and red wine. And capped it off with dessert (fo' shame!) Caramel Pot de Creme (which means pot of custard)! Bad, bad, Stella... I blame her for suggesting that we go to this place of joy and goodness and yum-yum! And to end my night, I tried to be sensible with a couple of light beers and a vocal cord exercise called Karaoke. So... what a night of fun and I deserve it!!!

And, I'd do it again...

Days 3 and 4 went well, I'm still doing the same WO plan as I did on Day 1. Except on Day 4 my cardio was a 10 min. jog/walk through a few inches of snow, Jersey-winter-fun! :)
For my DFI : ...of course I'm taking my multi-vitamin and drinking my 3 cups of GREEN TEA daily... Day 3, I had the food bars w/ lots of H2O and sesame crusted tuna (rare), and crab stuffed shrimp and broccoli rabe. And Day 4, I had the bars with lots of H2O and a salad with chicken salad, mesclun greens, cucumbers, black olives, sundried tom., with a italian dressing. Served with pita chips. And tomato soup. All not completely close to tummy melting foods, but closer than Tuesday night.

peace.

P.S. yes, I did my WO this morning. And my DFI (so far...) a Pre-WO= WonderBar, a Post-WO= Macrobar (www.gomacro.com), lots of H2O, and for breakfast I'm gonna have a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich with an apple (all organic, yum).

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Week 1 - Day 2

Yesterday, I had Chicken Stir-Fry, with Broccoli and Rice... for dinner + Green Tea (20oz.) + Cake (that's right) (just a little treat) + I had more H2O, to try to wash the slice of cake away... I think it worked.

Today was similar to yesterday
Except I woke up at around 7:30 AM, and... had to pee :)
I changed into WO gear and sneakers.
I did a light stretch... sky reach stretch and neck rolls, from side to side.
I did the Sun Salutation x3.
Actually I perfected my Sun Salutation:
Grab your yoga mat!(with each move, you should alternate inhaling and exhaling).
Start... standing straight, hands together at chest, prayer pose.
Inhale...hands up, still together, like you're diving into the sky.
Exhale hands then apart and arms out like you're flying, bend at waist.
Inhale at the halfway into forward bend, continue to bend, finger tips to floor.
Exhale step right leg back, left knee bent into "on your marks" pose.
Inhale on the (couple of seconds) hold.
Exhale step the left leg back, now you're in an upward push-up position.
Deeply Inhale on the (couple of seconds) hold.
As you Exhale slowly bend elbows into a lower push-up position.
Inhale as you bend your torso upward... arms straightened, gaze upward and press top of feet against the floor. Knees not touching floor.
Exhale as you push back into Downward-Facing Dog, butt in the air... feet flat on the floor... gaze at your shins.
Inhale step right foot forward, right knee bent into "on your marks" pose.
Exhale step left foot forward, ball pose, and straighten legs, fingertips to floor.
Inhale on the (couple of seconds) hold.
Exhale, roll up, chin to chest, head the last to roll up, as you dive into the sky.
Inhale and come back to hands together at chest, prayer pose.
And Repeat. Do 3 total. At the end of your last Salutation take three deep breaths.
The three breaths:
1-Place the tip of your tongue at the back of your upper teeth (in the center where the gums meet).
2-Slightly open your mouth and say a "yeah..." sound as you exhale through your mouth, for a count of 8.
3-Slight close your mouth and Inhale through your nose, for a 4 count.
4-Hold your breath for a count of 7.
Repeat steps 1 through 4, for a total of three times.

Next, I had my Pre-WO food ("Kind Plus, Mango Macadamia" bar)+ H2O (16oz.)
Then started a 40 minute Cardio WO, yes... again... the same one as yesterday (for more info see yesterday's post.) Oh, and yesterday I only did two sets of reps for each WO instead of three, I was focusing more on quality instead of quantity. Whoops sorry, if ya did three sets, you're a beast!

On to my Post-WO food ("Clif, Mojo-Peanut Butter Pretzel" bar)+ H2O (16oz.)
I'm gonna "Hit the Shower"
Then I'm gonna have breakfast + half of a multi-vitamin...

...and I'll keep ya posted.
...I'll keep ya posted with my postings.

Hehe, peace.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Okay, play dat back... Week 1 - Day 1

Yes!!!

I woke up at around 10:30 AM, had to pee :)
I was in serious mode, instead of working out in my PJ's...
I changed into WO gear and sneakers.
I jumped the gun and had my Pre-WO food ("Kind Fruit&Nut Delight" bar)+ H2O (16oz.)
I prefer to do the Sun Salutation on a empty stomach.
I did the Sun Salutation x3.
I did a light stretch... reach for the sky stretch and toe touch stretch &hold.
I did a 40 minute Cardio WO, yes... it's my program and I'll change it if I want!

My 40 min. Cardio:
At a moderate speed I did a 10 min. WO...
March in place for 2 mins. (knees high)
Jog in place for 2 mins.
Shadow boxing, fast forward jabs for 1 min.
Shadow boxing, fast alternate cross jabs for 1 min.
Jumping jacks for 2 mins.
Jumping jack in' Squat for 2 mins.

Take a few seconds break for H2O (about 5oz.)

Then stretch for 5 mins:
At a slow pace...
Arms extended out to each side, airplane rolls. 10 forward, 10 backward.
Arms down shoulder rolls. 10 forward, 10 backward.
Bend with feet together and touch toes, and up. 10x
Bend with feet apart and touch toes, and up. 10x
"On your marks" Hamstring stretch, with left leg back. Hold for 6 count.
Switch, with right leg back. Hold for 6 count.
On floor, on back... pull left knee to chest. Hold 6 count.
Switch, pull right knee to chest.
Start with airplane rolls... repeat all stretches to equal 5 mins of stretching...

Take a few seconds break for H2O (about 5oz.)

Next at a fast speed, repeat the 10 min. WO...
March in place for 2 mins. (knees high)
Jog in place for 2 mins.
Shadow boxing, fast forward jabs for 1 min.
Shadow boxing, fast alternate cross jabs for 1 min.
Jumping jacks for 2 mins.
Jumping jack in' Squat for 2 mins.

Take a few seconds break for H2O (about 5oz.)

And repeat 10 min WO again, faster...

Take a few seconds break for H2O (about 5oz.)

And final, again stretch for 5 mins:
At a slow pace...
Arms extended out to each side, airplane rolls. 10 forward, 10 backward.
Arms down shoulder rolls. 10 forward, 10 backward.
Bend with feet together and touch toes, and up. 10x
Bend with feet apart and touch toes, and up. 10x
"On your marks" Hamstring stretch, with left leg back. Hold for 6 count.
Switch, with right leg back. Hold for 6 count.
On floor, on back... pull left knee to chest. Hold 6 count.
Switch, pull right knee to chest.
Start with airplane rolls... repeat all stretches to equal 5 mins of stretching...

THE END... no.

Next is the ABalicious WO!
I didn't time it, I just did it, focus and take your time! And, Remember to USE YOUR ABS ...

Ride the Bike. Back on floor. Hands on side of head. Knees at about a 45 degree angle. Ride that bicycle. Pedal, pedal! All the while touching elbow to your right knee, then your right elbow to your left knee. Do 3 sets of 15 reps.

The Plank. Lie stomach down on your yoga mat. On the forearms, hands flat on floor. Push off floor. Resting on the forearms and toes. Back flat and straight. Butt down and sturdy:) Abs in and up (as always). Hold for 30 seconds. Plank it out. Slowly lower. And Repeat. Do 6 reps.

Legs Up-Crunch. Back on floor. Legs straight up, crossed. Lift shoulders off floor, as if trying to bring chest towards your feet. And crunch. And slowly lower shoulders back to floor. And repeat. And crunch! Do 3 sets of 15 reps.

Reverse Legs Up-Crunch. Back on the floor. Arms extended at side, hands floor. Legs crossed. Knees in towards the chest until they're bent to 90 degrees. Lift the hips off the floor, reach the legs up towards the ceiling. Crunch. Slowly lower hips to the floor. Repeat. Use your Abs. And crunch! Do 3 sets of 15 reps.

Extended Arm-Crunch. Back on floor. Knees bent, feet flat on floor. Extend the arms straight out behind the head. Lift the shoulders off the floor, as if trying to bring chest towards legs. And crunch. And slowly lower shoulders back to floor. And repeat. And crunch! Do 3 sets of 15 reps.

Back Extension. Lie Stomach down. Hands behind the back. Lift upper body off the floor a few inches. Lift feet off the floor. Keeping legs straight. Hold for 6 seconds. Slowly lower. And repeato! Do 6 reps.

Next I had my Post-WO food ("Kind Fruit&Nut Almond&Coconut" bar)+ a hand full of peanuts + H2O (16oz.)

Typed on the computer for a bit. (Typed this post:)

Then I had breakfast ("gnu Foods flavor & fiber" bar) + H2O (16oz.)+ half of a Centrum multi-vitamin.

Then I "Hit the Shower" Grab a towel and literally hit the shower.
Yes, this is important. Not just because you just worked out and you're now stinky. In the shower is where I do my best stretching. And stretching (and showering) is important after a great workout. -But be careful- it can get slippery when wet.
I recommend a nice hot shower.
While cleaning/scrub/massage your entire body (pay extra attention to the muscles you just worked out) Bend and stretch to wash/scrub/massage those hard to reach places. Focus when doing each move, give it a little extra.
After the shower. Towel yourself dry. And do a little towel stretch.
Roll the towel a little, stand with feet shoulder width apart, arms up, towel shoulder width apart. Stretch like a rainbow from one side to the other.
Next, while still holding towel, one arm up and one arm down. Sort of tugging from behind. Like tug-of-war with your arms. Stretch and switch.
Bend over and touch your toes (hold 3 sec.)
Bring one knee up to your chest (hold 3 sec.) And switch.
Again bend over and touch your toes (hold 3 sec.)
Squat and hug your knees (hold 3 sec.)
Stand tall and reach, reach, reach for the sky.
Shake it out (whole body shake, similar to a dog shake, but not on all fours:)
-Okay. Hope you don't feel weird doing all of this naked.
Now, Lotion up! Lotion/massage your entire body. Start from your toes and massage all the way up. Feels good!

You just had a great workout! Now have a great day!

Remember you Daily Food Intake! (aka DFI).
I had a bar for breakfast, I'm gonna had a bar for lunch, and for dinner I will have a regular meal (+the other half of the multi-vitamin)... I don't know what my regular meal will be... I'll fill ya in manana.

Thanks for not giving up on me, and...

...peace out!

Last insane post...

Sorry about that.

I became angry with myself, for not doing what I said I would do. But I do realize that there will be obstacles in my way. I must not get angry, I must maneuver and conquer these obstacles. I must conquer this goal(s), big or small, long-term or short-term (that's my New Years Resolution in a nut shell). We will slip up, but don't be discouraged, it's okay just get back on that horse. Getting frustrated over getting off course, gets you stressed, and that's not healthy. I try to be so 1-2-3, it's okay to be 1-3-5, or 1-1-2, or even 1-2-2. Get it? We're like lawn mowers, sometimes we gotta crank it a few times before it starts. I've had my first crank, now here we go!

Yes, I set a deadline. Two months! Sorry that still stands, we gotta get that six-pack and move on, I'm sure you have other goals conquer... Let's do it, bang it out!

Here we go!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Week 1-Day 1

...wait, wait, wait a minute! What happened to this week?!
I was suppose to start Sunday (which I did and then I crapped out on the AB workout and my Daily Food Intake.... forget it!), I had a burger from Burger King on Tuesday, and a beer on Thursday.

Today is Saturday, January the 22nd, 11:03 AM, and I gotta go to work... soon.
I am the biggest slacker/loser, I haven't been able to keep up this week and it's the first week, ahhhhhh. The Sun Salutation each day has been the biggest thing that I have been doing (because it's easy, but I still didn't do it yesterday!)

What's wrong with me? This six-pack thing has been a goal of mine for a while now. And it is a short term goal! Because with hard work and dedication, I should, I will be able to complete this task in two months!!! There it is, a deadline! Didn't want to set a deadline, but my slacker/loser attitude has made me ANGRY and has forced me to!


New re-start date January 24th. And new detox/cleanse start date January 31st. Don't stop get it, get it!