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remonb
01-01-2007, 01:46 PM
Ahhh it is me again. Since it is a new year I decided to start over fresh with a new workout plan and a new attitude. A couple of weeks ago I was unmotivated but after hearing some of your responses I figured out that I need to do this for me and to not depend on anyone else to get me there. Hopefully success will follow if I can keep this frame of mind. When I got unmotivated I ate whatever I wanted and didn't exercise and therefore the weight did increase!

Goals:
1. Lose a healthy 25 lbs.
2. Lower my body fat to about 20%.
3. Be able to run a half marathon.
4. Be able to compete in a fitness competition by late 07' early 08'.
5. Maintain a healthy life.
6. Build up more self-esteem and confidence.

How will I reach my goals:
1. Stay determined.
2. Reward my success with a magazine every two weeks.
3. Eat, eat, eat (healthy foods)
4. Not depend on anyone else for MY weight loss
5. Realize that looks are not everything....MY health is.

Stats:
Weight: 147 lbs.
Body Fat:28%
Waist circumference:32 in.
Height: 5'0
Age:22

I will post the rest of my stats later. I do have pics that I am going to post but I'll have to do those when I get off work. I was a little nervous about taking the pics because all I could do was look at them and wonder how I let myself got that way. I am determined to change that though so that the next pics I post I will be like wow size looks amazing. While I was off I had a chance to read through so many of journals and realized that ya'll had setbacks too but ya'll stay determined so that's what I want to do.

Workout Plan:

Monday:cardio/weights-chest/shoulders/triceps
Tuesday:cardio/abs
Wednesday:cardio/weights-back/biceps
Thursday:cardio/abs
Friday:weight training-legs
Saturday:1-2 mile run (to build endurance)
Sunday:OFF

I will be using free weights at home to do my weight lifting. Here are the exercises I am going to currently do:

Muscle group exercise Sets Reps
Chest: barbell benchpress 3 10,10,8
dumbbell flys 3 12,10,8
chin ups 2 8,8

Legs: lunges 2 12,12
sumo squats 2 15,12

Back: Romanian deadlift 3 12,10,8
bent over dumbbell row 3 15,10,10

Shoulders: lateral raise 2 15,10
shoulder press 3 10,8,8
front dumbbell raise 2 10,10

Triceps: overhead extension 2 12,10
tricep kickbacks 2 15,10

Biceps: bicep curls 2 12,12
overhead dumbbell curl 2 12,10

For right now I'm going to start using a 10lb weight because that is all I can lift to complete my sets because I will probably be at muscle failure by my second set....I am weak.

Nutrition Plan: I'll be trying to do 40P/30C/30F and maintain around 1300-1500 calories a day. I'll be drinking a whey protein shake after meals.


In the back of my mind as the Marines say "Pain is Weakness Leaving th Body." I know I'm in another branch but those guys endure some tough basic training..I had the privilege of doing Army basic because I am prior Army Reserves. Wish me well on my journey.............Lets get cooking for it is 2007! I will be sure to check in every day. Later on tonight I'll also post my meals which looks bad for today and my workout!

If anything needs tweeking let me know after all this world is all new to me.

remonb
01-02-2007, 04:44 AM
I didn't get a chance to post pics last night but I won't forget today.

I did the following yesterday as part of my workout for 1 Jan:

cardio:30 min treadmill, inclined

weightlifting:chest/shoulders/bicep

Exercise sets reps
lateral raise 2 8,8
shoulder press 4 10,8,8,8
front dumbbell raise 2 10,10
overhead extension 2 12,10
tricep kickbacks 2 15,10
barbell benchpress 3 10,10,8
dumbbell flys 3 12,10,8

Meal:
7:20am=1 granola bar,1 granny smith apple
9:00am=1 granola bar, 3 oz crystal light
11:30am=1 sli. turkey deli meat
1 sli. ham luncheon meat
2 sli. light wheat bread
1 tbsp. mustard
4 oz. baked potato w/margarine
4 oz. water
3:00pm=1 apple, 8 oz. crystal light
8:00pm=8 oz. renegade steak
4 oz. sweet potato w/margarine,cinnamon
2 tbsp. grilled onions
12 oz. crystal light

Macro Totals= 27F/42C/31P
Total CAL:1267
FAT:36 grams
CARBS:145 grams
PROTEINS:95 grams

I had a big break between the the 3 pm and 8pm meal because I worked out at 6pm when I got off work. I know the diet was a little off on cals but I hope to up them at to at least 1350 cals and to also lower my carb intake and up my protein intake.

remonb
01-04-2007, 10:42 AM
For 2 January 2007

My meal look like this:

8am= 1 bagel
1 tbsp PB
1 3.5 oz vanilla pudding
3 oz. crystal light
1 sl.canadian bacon

9:45am-1 crunchy granola bar

12:00pm=turkey burger
1 sl. whole wheat bread
1 tbps PB

3p.m.=1 crunchy granola bar


7:30p.m.=turkey burger
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/4 c. green peas
1 sli. whole wheat bread
5 oz. crystal light

There was no workout today because I had to work long hours this day.

remonb
01-04-2007, 11:25 AM
For the 3 Jan 2007

My meal:

7:40am= 1oz. hot chocolate
.2oz marshallows
1 pkt. oatmeal
1 small apple
3 oz. water

9:30 am=1 chewy granola bar
4 o.z crystal light

12:30 p.m= 1 turkey burger
1/4 c. green peas
1 sli. whole wheat bread

1:30 pm.=2 crunchy granola bars

7:30p.m.=Post workout whey protein shake

8:15p.m.-1 turkey joe sandwich
1/4 c. green beans
5 oz. crystal light

For the workout I did a jump rope,step, and sculpt class for 1 hour. I used 8 lb and 6lb weights for the majority of the class. We spend probably 30 mins stepping and 15 minutes scultping,15 minutes jump roping.

remonb
01-04-2007, 11:34 AM
For today, my meal is:

7:30 am= 3.5 oz.jello
2 buttermilk and oats pancakes(3 in)
1 sli. canadian bacon
3 oz. crystal light

11:00 am= 1 turkey joes sandwich
1/4 c. green beans
5 oz. crystal light

2:30 p.m.=apple

6:00pm=1 turkey joes sandwich
1/4 c. green beans

I plan on going to a 45 min spinning class. As far as weightlifting goes I will post that info tomorrow since my home computer is acting up.

remonb
01-04-2007, 11:35 AM
I do have a question. How often am I supposed to take measurements to determine if I'm making progress?

Gibson Girl
01-04-2007, 01:10 PM
Welcome to Journal...

What I did was, decided in my mind what size I wanted to accomplish. I started out in a size 18, so I went out and purchase a size 16, 14, 11, 9/10, 8 and size 6 which is my target. I am now in a size 8 and before the holidays my 8 were a little loose. Now mmmmmmm well that is another subject. :D

But I measures myself every month on the 4th to see if I drop any inches. You have set some great goal and I know you will accomplish every one of them. Best Wishes to reaching your accomplishments.

Great going...

remonb
01-06-2007, 04:34 AM
Welcome to Journal...

What I did was, decided in my mind what size I wanted to accomplish. I started out in a size 18, so I went out and purchase a size 16, 14, 11, 9/10, 8 and size 6 which is my target. I am now in a size 8 and before the holidays my 8 were a little loose. Now mmmmmmm well that is another subject. :D

But I measures myself every month on the 4th to see if I drop any inches. You have set some great goal and I know you will accomplish every one of them. Best Wishes to reaching your accomplishments.

Great going...

Thanks Gibson Girl. I also bought the jean size that I wanted to fit in (9) to help motivate me.

remonb
01-06-2007, 04:40 AM
For 5 January

My meal:
Meal 1: Preworkout food= 1/2 crunchy granola bar
Meal 2:Post workout= 6 oz. whey protein shake
10:30 am=1 slice turkey deli meat
1 slice ham luncheon meat
2 sli. light wheat bread
1 tbsp. mustard

1:30p.m.= 1 1/2 crunchy granola bar
4 oz. water

7:30p.m.=2 baked chicken legs w/o skin
1/4 c. sweet peas
lg. Wendy's vanilla frosty(had a big sweet tooth)
2 tsp. hot sauce
1 sli. light wheat bread


For the workout I did a 45 min cycling class early that morning.

remonb
01-06-2007, 04:42 AM
For 4 January, my meal was:

7:30 am= 3.5 oz.jello
2 buttermilk and oats pancakes(3 in)
1 sli. canadian bacon
3 oz. crystal light

11:00 am= 1 turkey joes sandwich
1/4 c. green beans
5 oz. crystal light

2:30 p.m.=apple

6:00pm= 6 oz. grilled steak
1/4 c. parmeasean cheese
6 grilled shrimps
2 tbsp. baked beans
5 oz. crystal light
1 slice of texas toast

For the workout I did a two mile run, which consisted of running up and down hills and on paved roads and also in the grass.