Whoa...Had the most amazing night of my life on Thursday. Front row tickets to Sting & he smiled at me. Through a sea of faces in a crowd, his gaze fell on me & genuinely smiled at ME!!! So did the guitar player & now I officially feel like I am all that. Ok, not really, but I can't get that evening to leave my head & I almost don't want it to. I've been obsessed with Sting since I was in Jr. High & to be that close to him in proximity & have him smile at me has truly made a lifelong dream come true.
Ok, back to reality...Tomorrow I'll be starting week 3 of my new lifestyle journey. I am going to finish off any meats we have in the next couple of days & switch gears to vegan. I know, I've been all over the place, but the sad truth is that I've only lost 4 lbs in two weeks. I am a little disappointed & well, feel like my heart's been ripped out, but I am going to keep going. Today I had a pity party & didn't work out, but I am going to lift weights again & cardio tomorrow. Yeah, for now I am a sad panda. I just want to try & really find my groove. I have been stalking vegan blogs & veganbodybuilding.com.
Other worldly results aside from losing weight - my skin is still reacting very well to nothing processed in my body. Also, I don't feel all bloated - & my energy is finally evening out. Oh, the one thing I do want to say about the Atkins Induction Phase is that I am grateful it helped get me off sugar & breads. You see, I've been a bread monkey all of my life & it's one of the hardest things I've had to do. So I am grateful for that jump start. I now wish to fill my body with good for me things. I don't expect to be perfect in it, but I have to try. Failure to do so is not an option. Ok, I guess that's my rant for the day.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Day Twelve
Today I have great energy! I don't know, I am just rolling with it. I can't put anything together to figure out this energy roller coaster. The good news is that I got in a decent workout today. Me STRONG! lol!
So workout was as follows with two sets of each:
Lat Pulldown
Chest Press (free weights)
Leg Curl
Leg Extension
Bicep Curl
Tricep kick back
Front & Rear delts
I also included a 5 minute abs video & 25 minutes on the treadmill to reach a mile. I am crossing my fingers tomorrow I'll have some good energy so I can do my fun day cardio day! Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Wii Dancing, etc.
Food wise I am doing ok. I really need to get a handle on my snacks. I may just get some Atkins Bars. Like one would be good to have right now post workout. That's it for now.
Tonight is Sting, so I probably won't update until tomorrow!!!
Ciao!
Asian
So workout was as follows with two sets of each:
Lat Pulldown
Chest Press (free weights)
Leg Curl
Leg Extension
Bicep Curl
Tricep kick back
Front & Rear delts
I also included a 5 minute abs video & 25 minutes on the treadmill to reach a mile. I am crossing my fingers tomorrow I'll have some good energy so I can do my fun day cardio day! Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Wii Dancing, etc.
Food wise I am doing ok. I really need to get a handle on my snacks. I may just get some Atkins Bars. Like one would be good to have right now post workout. That's it for now.
Tonight is Sting, so I probably won't update until tomorrow!!!
Ciao!
Asian
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Day Eleven - Update
I'm not going to lie. My ass got handed to me today. I don't know what the hell happened within the past 24 hours, but my energy went from 100% to lik 25%. I so did not work out & worked through a horrendous headache instead. I took a nap & am still battling eye strain. WTF?
So tonight we had a yummy dinner though. I thought I bought Rib Eye Steak, but I accidently bought Pork Rib Eye Steak & it was soooooooooooooooooo good! We broiled it & also steamed a head of cauliflower & dumped a ton of butter on it. Very tasty & filling. Ugh...I REALLY hope & pray tomorrow that I feel better. I mean I have to go see Sting!!! Will get to Sting no matter what...
Ok - that's it.
AJ
So tonight we had a yummy dinner though. I thought I bought Rib Eye Steak, but I accidently bought Pork Rib Eye Steak & it was soooooooooooooooooo good! We broiled it & also steamed a head of cauliflower & dumped a ton of butter on it. Very tasty & filling. Ugh...I REALLY hope & pray tomorrow that I feel better. I mean I have to go see Sting!!! Will get to Sting no matter what...
Ok - that's it.
AJ
Day Eleven
It's so hard not to weigh myself! I totally weighed myself this morning & I am down another pound. BUT, that is subject to change - As long as the scale is going down & the lbs are leaving for good, I am ok with that.
Today my energy is not like it was yesterday. Not sure why. The only thing I can think of is that I ate a hotdog on Sunday with the bun. I can't do that again. I got headaches, etc. all over again. Weird huh? My lymph node is still bothering me. I am hoping that my workouts will help with this as well as adding greens into my lunch & dinner. I am on a broccoli trip right now. I can have 2 cups cooked broccoli. Also, I have some fresh spinach I can cook into my eggs. I know, I am supposed to give up dairy! But, so far just eggs.
I think I am going to dip into a liver cleanse on Friday. Tomorrow night is Sting!!! Wit woo!!! But after that it's down to business again.
Anyway, I haven't worked out yet, but I plan on doing about a 20 minute boot camp & maybe 10 min of kick boxing.
Peace out!
Asian
Today my energy is not like it was yesterday. Not sure why. The only thing I can think of is that I ate a hotdog on Sunday with the bun. I can't do that again. I got headaches, etc. all over again. Weird huh? My lymph node is still bothering me. I am hoping that my workouts will help with this as well as adding greens into my lunch & dinner. I am on a broccoli trip right now. I can have 2 cups cooked broccoli. Also, I have some fresh spinach I can cook into my eggs. I know, I am supposed to give up dairy! But, so far just eggs.
I think I am going to dip into a liver cleanse on Friday. Tomorrow night is Sting!!! Wit woo!!! But after that it's down to business again.
Anyway, I haven't worked out yet, but I plan on doing about a 20 minute boot camp & maybe 10 min of kick boxing.
Peace out!
Asian
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Day Ten
Ok...so this morning was just like every other morning. I woke up, and eased into my day. I usually get going around 7-7:30, but it just depends on the day. Anyway, last night my husband deep fried a whole chicken in our deep fryer (the one we use at thanksgiving that has to be outside). Can you say YUM?!?! I've been eating off that since last night. It was breakfast & lunch too.
So I did something I haven't done in a couple of weeks. Actually I did two things. The first one was to drink some coffee. I put whipping cream in there with some stevia. Can I get a second YUM?!?!?
The second thing I did was work out. Since I am not on a timeline, I just waited until I was done digesting breakfast & then hit the weights. I literally did the most basic of basic workouts any human being can do. I did two sets of the following:
Chest Press (free weights)
DB Row
Leg Extenstion
Hamstring Curl
Tricep push down
Bicep Curl
Front & lateral shoulder raises
I am lucky that I have all this equipment just sitting around since I used to be a personal trainer. I think I'll try my hand at a boot camp style workout tomorrow & kickboxing (we have a standing punching bag). For now, I plan on doing total body workouts 3 times a week. That may change as I get stronger, but for now I am trying to build a foundation.
The reason I drank coffee this morning was in hopes of getting my bm's moving. That seems to be the only drawback from this diet. Luckily, my friend Cheryl, is a low carb expert! She is my go to Atkins guru & she is giving me pointers & tips on things. The other great perk (pun intended) is that the coffee gave me tons of energy! I've never felt the effects like this before. Well, that's it for today. Stay Strong!
Asian
So I did something I haven't done in a couple of weeks. Actually I did two things. The first one was to drink some coffee. I put whipping cream in there with some stevia. Can I get a second YUM?!?!?
The second thing I did was work out. Since I am not on a timeline, I just waited until I was done digesting breakfast & then hit the weights. I literally did the most basic of basic workouts any human being can do. I did two sets of the following:
Chest Press (free weights)
DB Row
Leg Extenstion
Hamstring Curl
Tricep push down
Bicep Curl
Front & lateral shoulder raises
I am lucky that I have all this equipment just sitting around since I used to be a personal trainer. I think I'll try my hand at a boot camp style workout tomorrow & kickboxing (we have a standing punching bag). For now, I plan on doing total body workouts 3 times a week. That may change as I get stronger, but for now I am trying to build a foundation.
The reason I drank coffee this morning was in hopes of getting my bm's moving. That seems to be the only drawback from this diet. Luckily, my friend Cheryl, is a low carb expert! She is my go to Atkins guru & she is giving me pointers & tips on things. The other great perk (pun intended) is that the coffee gave me tons of energy! I've never felt the effects like this before. Well, that's it for today. Stay Strong!
Asian
Monday, November 14, 2011
Day Nine - Update
Ok, so I've been prodded from all over to stay on Atkins for at least the full two weeks. I think I am just crazy nervous because we are going to see Sting this Thursday & I really wanted to be extra pretty for this date. Even though I am not going to be anywhere near my goals, I kind of just want Thursday night to come & go so I don't have anything else to focus on. Ya know? Get through this & then keep on going.
So I guess Atkins for a while. Thanks for stepping onto the crazy ride that is my lifestyle change :) One thing I refuse to do this time is give up. I can say that cutting out sugar & breads, etc. has made a difference in bloat & my skin. Like Dory says in Finding Nemo - Just keep swimming!!!
Love to everyone.
Asian
So I guess Atkins for a while. Thanks for stepping onto the crazy ride that is my lifestyle change :) One thing I refuse to do this time is give up. I can say that cutting out sugar & breads, etc. has made a difference in bloat & my skin. Like Dory says in Finding Nemo - Just keep swimming!!!
Love to everyone.
Asian
Day Nine
Did I mention I was going on the zig zag diet? Well color me silly, I actually have to go to the grocery store to accomplish this ;). I was in town this morning & was going to go to Whole Foods, but it was a zoo. So I headed to the 99 Ranch Mkt for my hubs. I got him some sushi & rice & picked up some hot sauce for me.
So I think I may stick to Atkins a couple more days. It's easy at this point. But I know more than anything I need greens in my body. I know I am lacking something. So off to the store I go.
Hugs!
Asian
So I think I may stick to Atkins a couple more days. It's easy at this point. But I know more than anything I need greens in my body. I know I am lacking something. So off to the store I go.
Hugs!
Asian
Sunday, November 13, 2011
The Zig Zag Diet
Since I am kind of blog illiterate, I am just posting what I have on a word document. Very restrictive & monotonous, but it works! So here goes:
JNL’s Lean & Mean Rotation Food Plan
Also known as Zig Zag Food Plan
Low Carb/High Carb Rotation for One Month (21 Days)
Goal: To reach Ketosis: Most people experience a condition called ketosis when they suddenly go from a high-carbohydrate diet to a low-carbohydrate diet. This occurs when ketone molecules are circulating in the blood in a high amount than on the previous high-carbohydrate diet. Ketosis is a normal physiologic state caused by very normal and healthy body functions contrary to the myths, distortions and lies published by the vegetarians and other high-carbohydrate diet supporters. Ketosis allows the body to function efficiently and live off fat when necessary. We want to unlock our fat stores to properly burn them off! My Lean & Mean Food Plan will allow you to burn off your fat while keeping your muscle!
Food Plan A-1 Carb
Meal One
1 Protein
1 Complex Carb
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Two
Shake
Meal Three
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Four
Shake
Meal Five
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Six
Shake
Food Plan B-No Carb
Meal One
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Two
Shake
Meal Three
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Four
Shake
Meal Five
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Six
Shake
Food Plan C-2 Carb
Meal One
1 Protein
1 Complex Carb
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Two
Shake
Meal Three
1 Protein
1 Complex Carb
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Four
Shake
Meal Five
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Six
Shake
Guidelines:
Sweet Potato trumps all other “complex carbs”
You can never get fat off of sweet potato! You may get full or “spill over” but never fat!
If you have to choose between eating brown rice and sweet potato go for sweet potato!
No: Corn, Carrots, or Peas!
Yes: Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, tomatoes, spinach
Sweet Potato is equal to brown rice.
A food scale is ideal to use.
Portions:
Sweet Potato 8oz.
Rotation Split
DAY 1 PLAN A
DAY 2 PLAN A
DAY 3 PLAN A
DAY 4 PLAN B
DAY 5 PLAN B
DAY 6 PLAN C
DAY 7 PLAN C
DAY 8 PLAN B
DAY 9 PLAN B
DAY 10 PLAN B
DAY 11 PLAN B
DAY 12 PLAN A
DAY 13 PLAN A
DAY 14 PLAN C
DAY 15 PLAN B
DAY 16 PLAN B
DAY 17 PLAN B
DAY 18 PLAN B
DAY 19 PLAN B
DAY 20 PLAN C
DAY 21 PLAN C
JNL’s Lean & Mean Rotation Food Plan
Also known as Zig Zag Food Plan
Low Carb/High Carb Rotation for One Month (21 Days)
Goal: To reach Ketosis: Most people experience a condition called ketosis when they suddenly go from a high-carbohydrate diet to a low-carbohydrate diet. This occurs when ketone molecules are circulating in the blood in a high amount than on the previous high-carbohydrate diet. Ketosis is a normal physiologic state caused by very normal and healthy body functions contrary to the myths, distortions and lies published by the vegetarians and other high-carbohydrate diet supporters. Ketosis allows the body to function efficiently and live off fat when necessary. We want to unlock our fat stores to properly burn them off! My Lean & Mean Food Plan will allow you to burn off your fat while keeping your muscle!
Food Plan A-1 Carb
Meal One
1 Protein
1 Complex Carb
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Two
Shake
Meal Three
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Four
Shake
Meal Five
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Six
Shake
Food Plan B-No Carb
Meal One
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Two
Shake
Meal Three
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Four
Shake
Meal Five
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Six
Shake
Food Plan C-2 Carb
Meal One
1 Protein
1 Complex Carb
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Two
Shake
Meal Three
1 Protein
1 Complex Carb
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Four
Shake
Meal Five
1 Protein
1 Fibrous/Vegetable Carb
Meal Six
Shake
Guidelines:
Sweet Potato trumps all other “complex carbs”
You can never get fat off of sweet potato! You may get full or “spill over” but never fat!
If you have to choose between eating brown rice and sweet potato go for sweet potato!
No: Corn, Carrots, or Peas!
Yes: Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, tomatoes, spinach
Sweet Potato is equal to brown rice.
A food scale is ideal to use.
Portions:
Sweet Potato 8oz.
Rotation Split
DAY 1 PLAN A
DAY 2 PLAN A
DAY 3 PLAN A
DAY 4 PLAN B
DAY 5 PLAN B
DAY 6 PLAN C
DAY 7 PLAN C
DAY 8 PLAN B
DAY 9 PLAN B
DAY 10 PLAN B
DAY 11 PLAN B
DAY 12 PLAN A
DAY 13 PLAN A
DAY 14 PLAN C
DAY 15 PLAN B
DAY 16 PLAN B
DAY 17 PLAN B
DAY 18 PLAN B
DAY 19 PLAN B
DAY 20 PLAN C
DAY 21 PLAN C
Day Eight - Week Two
So I woke up like a kid on Christmas because I couldn't wait to see how much I weigh. Here it is:
175.2
Uh, it's great that I have lost, but I was hoping for like an 8 lb loss! My scale is like The Biggest Loser scale, so when I first got on it, it said 174.6. Yippee! Then, it went up to 175.2. Ha! Fooled me :) I am grateful for the loss. I just need to ramp it up a bit.
I will stay on Atkins today & move into zig zag tomorrow. Peace!
Asian
175.2
Uh, it's great that I have lost, but I was hoping for like an 8 lb loss! My scale is like The Biggest Loser scale, so when I first got on it, it said 174.6. Yippee! Then, it went up to 175.2. Ha! Fooled me :) I am grateful for the loss. I just need to ramp it up a bit.
I will stay on Atkins today & move into zig zag tomorrow. Peace!
Asian
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