Terracotta's Journal (2008 Edition)

terracotta · 06-16-2008, 11:40 AM

I've been lifting weights regularly since around 2005 when I started my home gym setup. I started at 120 lbs and about 5 lbs overweight, and gained by my estimate about 8 lbs of muscle since then.

My goal has always been to look better and be healthier. I have no intent to compete in bodybuilding. I've also greatly enjoyed helping others and started a website for beginners (www.hotnfit.com ).

Currently I am done trying to lose fat, and will be just eating a healthy and balanced diet. I am no longer taking supplements (just finishing CL log) other than fish oils, vitamins and protein powder as I am going to start TTCing soon (that's trying to conceive for people not familiar..).

I want to still keep a log because it makes me more consistent then I will be otherwise (those who followed along with my other logs will know I have a problem with lack of consistency).

I will be listing workouts, and probably diet ( maybe not on all days). For now I am not counting calories, but if I start overeating and gaining I will to get things under control.

I am doing a three way split as follows:

Code:

Day 1, 8
Front Squats 3x8 
Deadlifts 4x6 
DB Shoulder Press 3x8 
Lateral Raises 3x8-12
DB Bicep Curls 3x8 
ABS

Day 3
Pendlay Row 4x6 
Bench Press 4x6 
One Arm Row 3x8 
Incline DB Press 3x8 
Lying Tricep Extension 3x8 
ABS

Day 5
Back Squat 4x6 
RDLs 3x8 
Bulgarian Squats 3x8 
Walking Lunges 3x8 
ABS

Although I don't follow those parameters exactly, it will give you a good idea.

My previous (non-sponsored) logs are as follows:

Terra's Leaning out journal
Terracotta's Journal

vanillabn · 06-16-2008, 12:03 PM

First in!! I'm glad you decided to start a journal here. Congratulations on trying to conceive...

Your plan looks excellent! I'll definitely be following along.

IronCamp · 06-16-2008, 12:09 PM

I'm on board!

terracotta · 06-16-2008, 12:10 PM

hi VB!

IC - do you have a journal?

twinnett · 06-16-2008, 12:11 PM

Hey Terra! Glad to see you starting up a new journal!

moon girl · 06-16-2008, 12:18 PM

Yay for starting a journal in the women's section! Makes it easier for me to follow along

runninmom · 06-16-2008, 12:25 PM

hello! just peeking in on your journal to say hi. sound like everything is solid here and good luck on the ttcing!!

buttercup963 · 06-16-2008, 12:45 PM

Wow you guys are fast! I'm in aswell!

erinlee01 · 06-16-2008, 01:29 PM

I'll be following along!

IronMaiden1522 · 06-16-2008, 01:43 PM

Hey Terra!!

I'll be following

kimm4 · 06-16-2008, 01:46 PM

Looks great I'm in!!

amj0883 · 06-16-2008, 01:50 PM

Looking forward to following along

Glad you started a journal in here!!!

MsJewels · 06-16-2008, 02:26 PM

Nice site!

mizone · 06-16-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moon girl

Yay for starting a journal in the women's section! Makes it easier for me to follow along

I agree, I never venture out of here, its safe

so good choice Terra

I will be in TTC boat later this year (i hope) so will be along for the ride - good luck!

imperfectly_lou · 06-16-2008, 09:14 PM

Yay a new journal

Will be watching!

jordan1007 · 06-17-2008, 04:45 AM

YAY!!
I will be following too!!

Angela R · 06-17-2008, 09:09 AM

Hi Terra!

A no supplementer too?! <gasp> =D

Babies, babies, babies!! sending you fertile vibes....

Looking forward to your 2008 journey.

Have a fantastic day!

doindbt · 06-17-2008, 06:52 PM

Hey Terra, just found the new journal! I'm in!

terracotta · 06-18-2008, 12:02 AM

June 16th Workout

Squats 65# 5 75# 5,5,5,5 (up to sets of 6 next time)

RDLs 80# 8,8,8 (up 5 lbs next time)

Comments

This was the same weight on squats as I did last time, but the reps were much better (last time I was a bit wobbly on it), so I'm happy with it. Legs were pretty fried after just the two exercises, so I stopped there.

Thanks everyone for subscribing

SexyBack · 06-18-2008, 10:42 AM

Hey, I wondered where you went!

That is great news that you are trying to conceive! Best of luck to you and hubby!

AbramsAM · 06-18-2008, 10:57 AM

Hello!!

terracotta · 06-18-2008, 10:53 PM

June 18th Nutrition

Meal 1 1/3 c oats, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 diced apple, 1 tbsp flax (ground); 1 yogurt

Meal 2 2 chocolate caramel rice cakes; 200g sweet potatoes + 1 tsp oil (oven fries); 100g chicken + 1 tsp oil

Meal 3 Banana, 1 oz mixed nuts, half hot chocolate half coffee from Tim Hortons

Meal 4 1 tbsp hummus, 1 pita, 2 fish oils

Meal 5 Baked fish with mushrooms, salad veggies with 1 tbsp light ranch dressing

Meal 6 Cheerios with milk, 1 apple

Meal 7 1 scoop whey, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup skim milk.

Totals
2232 Calories
68g fat (14g saturated fat)
292g carbs (33g fiber)
127g protein

Comments

Ok, so I was nervous to not count calories today. I just started my period today and as usual I was starving, cranky and had a huge headache for most of the day.

Fat seems to be a bit high. I guess it would have been better without the peanut butter just now. Would have fixed the calories too. I guess it's not bad considering my crappy mood today.

April - thanks

Abrams - hey!

amj0883 · 06-19-2008, 06:37 AM

WTG on the increase in reps with the squats!!!

I think your nutrition looks great, especially considering PMS AND a bad mood...whew...that is a disaster waiting to happen!

erinlee01 · 06-19-2008, 06:42 AM

I think your diet looked great considering the PMS! It takes all my willpower to stay away from the chocolate..... Peanut butter seems like a great compromise for the cravings!

vanillabn · 06-19-2008, 08:01 AM

Oh yes, peanut butter... who can resist it???

I think you did GREAT considering you were in a crappy mood!

I hope today goes better for you!

runninmom · 06-19-2008, 09:56 AM

yummm... your food yesterday sounds goood! you made some great choices considering it's that TOM. i can't always do so well and end up caving. Hope you feel better today!!!

mizone · 06-19-2008, 02:37 PM

I have never heard of chocolate caramel rice cakes!! Interesting.

terracotta · 06-19-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amj0883

WTG on the increase in reps with the squats!!!

I think your nutrition looks great, especially considering PMS AND a bad mood...whew...that is a disaster waiting to happen!

Forgot to explain - the stuff in brackets after each exercise is my goal for next time.

Yes, it wasn't that bad.

Quote:

Originally Posted by erinlee01

I think your diet looked great considering the PMS! It takes all my willpower to stay away from the chocolate..... Peanut butter seems like a great compromise for the cravings!

Thanks! Well the bit of hot chocolate (6 oz) and the rice cakes helped.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanillabn

Oh yes, peanut butter... who can resist it???

I think you did GREAT considering you were in a crappy mood!

I hope today goes better for you!

Peanut butter is so good. Today is a little blah but not as bad as yesterday, the headaches are gone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by runninmom

yummm... your food yesterday sounds goood! you made some great choices considering it's that TOM. i can't always do so well and end up caving. Hope you feel better today!!!

Yes, a bit better, thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizone

I have never heard of chocolate caramel rice cakes!! Interesting.

They are caramel coated rice cakes with a few little chocolate chips on one side. 60 calories instead of 35-40 but very good.

amj0883 · 06-19-2008, 08:02 PM

What type of fish do you like?? I've been eating Tilapia almost everyday!!

terracotta · 06-20-2008, 11:24 PM

June 20th Nutrition

Meal 1 1 cup cheeries with 3 oz skim milk

Meal 2 2 caramel chocolate rice cakes, 1 tbsp raisins

Meal 3 2 lentil rice patties, .5 oz mixed nuts, apple

Meal 4 100g chicken breast, 1 yogurt, 2 butter rice cakes

Meal 5 sweet potato oven fries (200g sweet potato, 1 tsp oil), 1 pork chop, 1/3 c black bean and corn salsa; green salad with 1 tbsp light ranch dressing

Meal 7 1 scoop whey, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup skim milk; 1 banana

Workout

Deadlifts 85# 5 105# 6 115# 5,5,5 [next time more reps]

DB Shoulder Press 20# 5,5,5 [next time more reps]

Lateral Raises 8# 10,10,10 [next time more reps]

Bicep Curls 20# 5,5,5 [next time more reps]

Comments

Great workout today. I really don't feel like starting the workouts since dropping the caffeine down. I am fine doing them once I start however, I just have to give myself that nudge at the start.

My diet has been decent. I didn't feel out of control with eating at all today.

Here's a recipe that's almost identical to the one I use for the lentil rice patties - http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/recipe.cgi?r=150132
If you want it a bit more flavorful, add a boullion cube to the water at the start. They are very good. I recommend mashing the garbanzo beans (chick peas) up before adding them to the rest of the mixture, it turns out better. I eat them plain not on buns or anything and I did not add nuts (though it would have been good).

Amj - I eat tilapia and salmon. Sometimes I will get snapper, but the tilapia is cheaper, so I usually stick with that.