October 8 - Back in the saddle

Weight: 155 lbs!
Height: 5'5

Alcohol: 0
Cigarettes: 0
Vitamins: 0
Other medications: 0

I missed you!!! Hahaha! Honestly, I have been very good with my diet and exercise regime but I was just so lazy to blog! Well, I have a new inspiration now because I lost another pound! YEAH!!

I am so proud of what I have accomplished in the last few months, I just passed the 10 pound mark. I lost 11 pound in total!

My activities today:

- Walk to the gym (warm up)
Time: 13 minutes

- Treadmill (jogging)
Time: 10 minutes
Speed: 7.7

- Circuit training with my personal trainer (combined weight training with cardio)
Time: 30 minutes

- Stationary bike
Time: 15 minutes

- Elliptical Machine
Time: 5 minutes
Level: 5

- Stair Machine
Time: 5 minutes
Level: 5

- Treadmill (Cool down)
Time: 5 minutes
Speed: 5.0

- Walk home (Cool down)
Time: 14 minutes

I would have stayed longer in the bike but I was already getting sore knees. I will try harder tomorrow!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup skim milk

SNACK
Handful of grapes
Handful of pomelo

LUNCH
1 bowl of Salad with Vinaigrette dressing
1 pc. Baked Chicken Parmigiana
1/2 cup brown rice

SNACK
Frozen Yogurt

SNACK 2
Olive oil popped popcorn

DINNER
Shabu shabu vegetable set

September 26 - Boxing Mania

Weight: 157 lbs.

Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0

Alcohol: 0

Vitamins: 0

Other medication: 0

Even though my trainer at the boxing gym wasn't there today, I still pushed myself to train continuously on how he trains me on a regular basis. I really missed boxing and I really had fun by myself. I was at the only one at the gym so I had the entire place to myself huffing and puffing! I knew that if I skipped boxing, I'll get lazy to do cardio by the time I get to Fitness so I forced myself to put on my gloves and just train for 30 minutes straight!

I was also able to control my diet by keeping dinner light because of the slightly heavy lunch. I did feel a bit hungry after eating the fruits but I knew that I won't be awake too long for me to eat a heavier meal. So, I was able to sleep afterwards and jumped right back to my diet.

Activities for today:

- Warm Up (brisk walking)

Time: 10 minutes

- Boxing at PunchOut

Time: 3o minutes

- Treadmill

Time: 10 minutes

Speed: 7.0 - 7.2

- Elliptical Machine

Time: 10 minutes

Level: 5

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

1/2 cup Cheerios Yogurt Burst Wheat Cereal

1/2 cup Skim Milk

LUNCH

Healthy Shabu Shabu with Fish Fillet

SNACK

6 oz. Frozen Yogurt

DINNER

1 Fresh Pear

Handful of grapes

I'm so happy that my mom buys fruits on a regular basis. It's really a good thing that my mom is so particular about including fruits and veggies in her diet so I get a free ride in healthy living! Hahaha! It's so convenient when the people you live with eat healthy as well.

September 24 - The weight gain... :'(

Weight: 157 lbs.

Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0

Alcohol:0

Vitamins:

Other Medications: 0

Ok ok... My trainer told me that I shouldn't be disappointed with the 1lb. weight gain because it could be a lot of factors that caused the weight gain. He said that it could be that I gained muscle, and not necessarily fat. So I have to keep my cool and not lose hope!

I can't say that I am not sad about it, but hey, I am going to work harder! I have to keep my eye on the prize.

My activities for today:

- Walk to the gym (brisk walk)
Time: 13 minutes

- Circuit training with my personal trainer
Time: 30 minutes

- Elliptical Machine
Time: 10 minutes
Level: 5

- Treadmill (Jogging)
Time: 10 minutes
Speed: 7.0 - 7.2

- Cool down (Brisk Walk)
Time: 12 minutes

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
3/4 cup Cheerios Yogurt Burst Cereal
1/2 cup Skim Milk

SNACK
1/2 serving of Goolai's pre-packed salad with Garlic dressing

LUNCH
1 serving of Japanese Tuna Salad

SNACK
1 serving of Japanese Tuna Salad

DINNER
Chicken burger in Whole Wheat Bread

I was pretty happy with my diet today because I got to eat a lot of veggies. I feel that I got to get rid of all the excess water I had in my body. So this is like my cleansing diet for the weight gain! I am happy that I was able to go back on track. I have to lose that extra fat!!

September 15 - RIGHT ON!!

Weight: 156 lbs.

Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0

Alcohol:0

Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C

Other Medications: 0

I had a pretty good day today in-spite of the mini headache I was getting at the end of the day... I was probably dehydrated because I didn't drink much water as much as I do the past few days. I guess I was just lazy to drink. Anyway, all that is going to change!

I had a good workout at the gym as well. I was 100% present in all my workouts and I kept the vision of my wedding dress in my head while I was doing cardio and weight training! Haha! Who cares, it worked!

My activities for today:

- Walk to the gym for warm up
Time: 12 minutes

- Treadmill (Jogging)
Time: 10 minutes
Speed: 7.00 - 7.2

- Circuit training with my personal trainer
Time: 40 minutes

- Elliptical Machine
Time: 10 minutes
Level: 4-5

- Rowing Machine
Time: 10 minutes
Level 5

- Walk home (cool down)
Time: 13 minutes

I love what I had today for my meals. I had just enough portions and I wasn't deprived at all. I was full the whole day and I didn't have the chance to crave for any of the usual stuff I crave for such as Iced Tea, or Coke Zero... On some days, SMOKING!! And some Ruffle's Cheddar potato chips. Today was a good day!! RIGHT ON!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

1/2 cup Nestle Banana-Nut Clusters Cereal

1/4 cup Skim Milk

1 cup fresh grapes

LUNCH

1/2 of Grilled Salmon Head

1/2 cup Brown Rice

SNACK

2 cups Korean Plain popcorn

SNACK 2

6oz. Plain Frozen Yogurt

DINNER

1 cup Puttanesca Pasta

1/2 of Sole Fish Fillet (Pan fried in olive oil)

September 14 - The 20 minute run!

Weight: 156 lbs.

Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0

Alcohol:0

Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C

Other Medications: 50 mg. Imigran

Ok ok... I skipped yesterday's entry because nothing happened at all. I was stuck with my diet and I didn't have any activity at all because I wanted to just rest and relax with my sister and my cousin.

But anyhoo, I'm back today and a little bit disappointed that I still haven't gotten back to my regular diet, as in diet... I still ate right and I think I ate healthily but anyway, I still had a good workout today and I was proud!!

My activities for today:

- Walk to the gym (warm-up)

Time: 20 minutes

- Treadmill (jogging)

Time: 45 minutes

Speed: 6.9 - 7.3

+ cool down of 5 minutes

- Walk home (cool down)

13 minutes

I was so proud that I was able to run 20 minutes straight this time. I challenged myself that I was going to run for 20 minutes straight, and I will do intervals for the next 1k to make it to 3k... But when I got to 3k, I decided to TRY to go for the full 5! I made it! Although the last few minutes I brisk-walked, I am still very very happy! I was supposed to go boxing in the afternoon (and I was soooo ready for it too!), but come 3PM, I had a major migraine attack :(

My Menu for today:

BREAKFAST

1/2 cup Nestle Banana Nut Clusters Cereal

1/4 cup Skim Milk

1 cup fresh Grapes

LUNCH

Grilled Salted Salmon Head

1cup brown rice

SNACK

Tuna Spread

6pcs. Whole Wheat Crackers

DINNER

1/2 cup Java rice

2 pcs. Lumpiang Shanghai

1 cup Pasta Puttanesca

Ok, I shouldn't have gotten the pasta anymore but I was feeling so bad after my migraine episode that I needed some hot comfort food. I know that I will get back on the horse tomorrow and just be serious with my diet and workout. I know I can do it because FINALLY, the red flag is down!! Bye bye water retention!

September 12 - Holding The Fort!

Weight: 156 lbs.

Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0

Alcohol:0

Vitamins: 500 mg. Vitamin C

Other Medications: 50 mg. Imigran

Today was rest day... My buns still hurt and also my legs! But I still feel great because for some reason I am feeling the pain, which means I had a good workout. Haha!

I had work today and I am pretty proud of myself too! When lunch time came, we were ordered burgers for lunch (which I know they were the best in town!) but I said NO. I kept my guard and held the fort! Hahaha! It was so tempting to munch down the entire burger and a plateful of french fries but I contained myself and just waited until Raul and I could have lunch in a healthier place.

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

1 1/2 small pieces of Blueberry Wheat Pancakes

LUNCH (@ Cyma)

Grilled Chicken Gyro

1 small serving of Roka Salata Salad

DINNER

1 small serving of Roka Salata Salad

4 pieces roasted potato wedges (salted and peppered)

September 11 - THE Sore Muscles...

Weight: 156 lbs.

Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0

Alcohol:0

Vitamins: 0

Other Medications: 1,000mg. Dolfenal

OH GOD!! When I woke up my buns were burning! Hahaha! My hamstrings, thighs and back were soooo sore!! Well, in spite of the sore body, I still dragged my body to go to PunchOut and do some serious boxing!

My activities for today:

-BOXING AT PUNCHOUT

Time: 1 hr. 30 minutes with my personal trainer

I didn't escape the intensity of the workout! Hahaha! My trainer made me suffer from not being able to box for 4 days!! Sigh... I actually feel a little bad for it, but I know that there is no use in sulking over it now because I know that it wasn't because I was lazy... Time really just didn't allow it.

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

1/2 cup Nestle Banana-Nut Clusters Cereal

1/4 cup Skim Milk

LUNCH

1 grilled fish

1/2 cup brown rice

SNACK

Tuna Spread and whole wheat crackers

SNACK 2

Popcorn at the movie theater (cheese flavor)

Even though I wasn't able to eat dinner I didn't feel starved at all nor deprived. The popcorn really filled me up and I didn't feel like having dinner anymore. I just drank so much water at night that I got up every half hour! Hahaha!

September 10 - Back In The Game!

Weight: 156 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C
Other medications: 0

I missed you!! Hahaha! I missed the gym and everything!! I was busy the passed few days that I wasn't able to update my blog :( I wasn't also able to go to the gym to workout because my schedule didn't allow me to go there either in the morning or in the afternoon! Booo!

But, I did stick to the same diet so I should be ok. I went back to the gym today (..finally!!) and boy it was hell! I had to stop for a few minutes catching my breath inside the ladies' room because I really thought I was going to pass out!

My activities for today:

- The walk to the gym
Time: 13 minutes

- Treadmill (jogging)
Time: 10 minutes
Speed: 6.5 to 7.2

- Stationary Bike
Time: 10 minutes
Level: 4

- Circuit training with my personal trainer
Time: 30 minutes

- The walk home
Time: 12 minutes

Overall though, I did pretty well considering that I had no activities for 4 days... I really felt so bad though... But, no use in regretting now. I'm back! And I'm going to do well!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Nestle Banana Nut Cereal
1/4 cup skim milk

LUNCH (@ CPK)
3 small pcs. Veggie Wrap
1/2 cup Marinara Pasta
1/2 serving of Chinese Chicken Salad

SNACK
4oz. Red Mango Frozen Yogurt

SNACK 2
Lightweight Olive Oil popped Popcorn in Malunggay flavor

DINNER
1 bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup
1/2 Grilled Fish
1/2 cup brown rice

I am not 100% happy with my diet though... But with that time of the month coming, I can't seem to keep my mouth shut. I tried drinking lots of water whenever I was craving for something but that doesn't seem to do the trick. So, I just went ahead and fed my cravings so that I won't feel deprived. I will just keep exercising until the end of that time... Until then, I will have to keep my exercise levels UP!

September 5 - Worry Free Day!

Weight: 156 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C
Other medications: 0

Today was my rest day from the gym :) I did still have plenty of walk time at the Bridal Fair so I wasn't completely idle!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1 pc. Blueberry Wheat Pancakes

LUNCH
Tong Yang Shabu Shabu

DINNER and SNACK (@ the movies)
1 Wrapwich's Pesto and Grilled Chicken Wrap
1 lightweight Chimara olive oil popped popcorn and malunggay flavor

September 4 - The Boxer's Slave

Weight: 156 lbs.

Height: 5'5

Alcohol: 0

Cigarettes: 0

Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C

Other Medications: 0

OMG! I had a really good boxing time today at PunchOut! This is the first time since I started with them that I told myself that no matter what the personal trainer/pro-boxer told me, I will do my best and just push myself to the limits so that I can tell myself that I really worked out!

Ok... Right after the session, I just sat in the ladies' locker room and can barely lift my arms. Hahaha! But it felt really good because I did sweat buckets and I felt that burned about 1,000 calories! I love the feeling!! It was a bit of a workout but my body needed the challenge... I did love it!

My activities for today:

- Treadmill (walking) for warmup

Time: 5 minutes

Speed: 5.0

- Stationary Bike

Time: 10 minutes

Level: 3-4

- Elliptical Machine

Time: 15 minutes

Level: 3

- Boxing with personal trainer

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

When I got home I was feeling a bit worried that I over did it with the work out again... But surprisingly, after a long hot shower I felt refreshed (still with very sore arms) and still had the energy to go out and watch a movie!! I love it!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

1/2 cup Nestle Banana Nut Clusters Cereal

1/4 cup skim milk

1 cup Assorted Fresh Fruit Cup

SNACK

1/2 of 6 inch Subway Chicken Sandwich in Honey Oat bread

SNACK 2

The other half the Subway Sandwich

LUNCH

Grilled Salted Salmon Head

1/2 cup Brown Rice

SNACK

1 cup of Pesto Whole Wheat Pasta

DINNER

Grilled Chicken and Veggie Borrito with Mexican Rice

SNACK (at the movies)

1/2 serving of Chimara's olive oil popped popcorn and Malungay Flavor

I must add... That was the best lunch ever!! Hahaha! I just have to brag that that Salmon head was a succes and made me wanna eat it again for dinner!! Yum!!

*****

Grilled Salted Salmon Head Recipe

1/2 of a whole Salmon Head

Pinch of Salt

Sauce:

1 Tbsp Kikkoman 40% Less Salt Soy Sauce

2 Tbsp Datu Puti White Vinegar

1 Tbsp of Shredded Raddish (or more if you prefer)

Salt the Salmon head and let sit for about 5 minutes. Grill in high heated griller until the skin is a little bit browned.

To make the sauce:

Combine the soy sauce and vinegar and set the raddish aside. Only combine the raddish when you are ready to eat!

September 3 - The New Trainer

Weight: 156 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

My trainer of 1 year left Fitness First to pursue a career in Physical Therapy.. Boohoohoo... Happy for her, but that means I have to find a new trainer that I fits. So, Shell (my previous trainer) referred me to Ace. It's not my first time to train with a male trainer, but I ws kinda anxious what he was gonna make me do. My gym buddy told me that they are a little bit more "unforgiving" (hahaha!) and a little bit more aggressive. Maybe this is just what I need to kick it up a notch.

My activities for today:

- Outdoor (walking for warm up)

Time: 15 minutes

- Treadmill (jogging)

Time: 10 minutes

Speed: 6.5 - 7.3

- Circuit training with a personal trainer

Time: 40 minutes

- Evening Walk

Time: 40 minutes

Ok -- Ace is a little bit more challenging than Shell because after each set he only made me rest for 1 minute (including the trip to the water fountain), but I felt really good honestly... BUT he did say that that was just to introduce me and get my body used to the different training technique. So come Monday, I will be expecting a little bit of soreness in my muscles! Hahaha!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

1/2 cup Nestle Banana Nut Clusters Cereal

1/2 cup milk

LUNCH (@ Shanghai Bistro)

Fish Fillet in Tausi Hot Pot

1/2 cup white rice

1/2 cup Broccoli and Mushroom

DINNER

1 cup Tuna Spread and whole wheat crackers

I loved my workout today and I think I did pretty well in my diet. I do have to limit our restaurant eating though because I am unfamiliar with their cooking process even if it says "steamed" or "fish"... So I have to really watch it. I do feel more active now and I am happy because I always want to get a move on!

September 2 - Bye bye 3 pounds!

Weight: 156 lbs!
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

Woohoo!!! I'm so happy I lost 3 pounds!! I didn't weigh myself in 1 and a half weeks and I got so surprised when I finally did this morning at the gym!

I am getting kinda anxious though... I hope I won't break this momentum in time for the wedding. I really wanna fit into that white dress! Hahaha!

My activities for today:

- Treadmill (jogging)
Time: 30 minutes
Distance: 3.12K
Speed: 6.5 - 7.2

- Boxing at PunchOut with personal trainer
Time: 1 hr. 45 minutes

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Nestle Banana Nut Clusters Cereal
1/4 cup skim milk

SNACK
1 cup Assorted Fresh Fruit Cup

LUNCH
7 whole wheat crackers
1 cup Tuna Spread

SNACK
(Katsudon)
3 small pcs. chicken fillet
1/2 cup white rice

DINNER (@ Cyma)
1 serving Roka Salata
1 chicken Gyro

Ok, I went a little over board with the tuna spread there but I was sooo hungry after my jog!! I have to correct that though or else I'll be eating more than I burn! Hahaha!

Thanks for the support!! I am so happy about the 3 pound weight loss!!

September 1 - Lessons Learned

Weight: 159 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

I am guilty! I missed out on a day again in my diary... I don't know what's wrong with me! I have to snap out of it and keep my blog rolling to help me keep motivated!

But I do promise that I was a good girl again yesterday. I didn't splurge on chips and sweets, and other junk. I ate healthily.

My activities for today:

- Hip Hop Groove Workout
Time: 30 minutes

I don't know why I wasn't able to do the hip hop workout til the cool down... I think I have been absent from physical workout this weekend that my body is not used to it and needs to warm up again! Ok... LESSONS LEARNED! I need to do even some light walking even on the weekends!! I can't stop otherwise I won't be able to get up to workout every Monday morning.

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Nestle Banana Nut Crunch Cereal
1/4 cup skim milk

SNACK
1 cup Assorted Fresh Fruit Cup (Pineapples, Grapes, Apples)

LUNCH
Grilled Cajun Fish and Veggie Sandwich in Whole Wheat Bread

SNACK
3/4 cup Tuna Spread
6 pc. Whole Wheat Crackers

DINNER
Dinner @ Barcino for my sister's birthday!

August 30 - No to Sugar!

Weight: 159 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 500 mg. Dolfenal

Ok ok!! I forgot to log yesterday and I feel completely guilty!! But I was a good girl I promise :) Hehehe...

Ok, I didn't go to the gym today because my... ahem... Fiance and I went around Metro Manila doing ocular on churches and venues for the wedding... Gosh, that alone is a full body workout! Hahaha! So, I was a good girl with my diet as well... Well, except for lunch because of the food tasting we HAD to do for the wedding. I still deserve a good pat because I didn't taste ONE dessert that was presented in front of us!! I refused to eat the sugary goodness of the chocolate fountain! Haha! Good job!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
2 pcs. Blueberry Whole Wheat Pancakes
2 tsps. Pure Honey

LUNCH
Food tasting at Hizon's

DINNER (More like merienda sena)
Half serving of Tempura Udon (minus the fried tempura)
2 pcs. Uni Sushi

SNACK
1/2 of Cheddar Cheese Popcorn

August 28 - Circuit Cardio

Weight: 159 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

Doing circuit cardio is also a good way to do cardio workout... I didn't get bored and I was able to sweat alot. I also think that different muscles in my body was also worked out! Great right? I'll definitely do that again soon!! Tomorrow I might go for a jog or something :)

My activities for today:

CARDIO CIRCUIT:

- Treadmill (jogging)
Time: 10 minutes
Speed: 6.5 - 7.3

- Elliptical Machine
Time: 10 minutes
Level: 4

- Stepper
Time: 10 minutes
Level: 9

- Row Machine
Time: 10 minutes
Level: 5

My meals were fairly good still in my book. For some strange reason, I find myself craving for yogurt and popcorn a lot... Yikes! Is it that time of the month again? (Sorry, over share!) hahaha!

I am still quite pleased with myself because I still haven't had juice or any soda in weeks! No sweets as well so that makes me very happy. A friend did see me today and told me that I lost weight which is also good for my self esteem and inspiration! YEY!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Kellog's Corn Flakes
1/4 cup skim milk
125 g. Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt (Melon Nata)

LUNCH
1 bowl Monggo
1/2 pc. of Grilled Dorry Fish Fillet
1/2 cup brown rice

SNACK
4 oz. Frozen Yogurt with Dezato Mochi

SNACK 2
Lightweight Olive Oil Popped Popcorn (Malunggay Flavor)

DINNER
1 bowl monggo

DINNER 2
1 bowl of Chicken Sotanghon Soup

August 27 - Bigger Inspiration!

Weight: 159 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

My activities for today:

- Treadmill
Time: 20 minutes
Speed 5.5 - 7.3

- Circuit Training
Time: 40 minutes

I felt like celebrating today so I slurged a little bit both on lunch and dinner... Although, I refused to ate the free sweets and cakes offered to me at the restos, so I am still proud of myself and I am not feeling a wee bit guilty because I know I can get back on the horse... Specially now that I have a bigger inspiration to lose the weight!

I am engaged!! I am thrilled and I am so much more inspired to lose the weight, not just for the wedding but for the long term plan... I would like to lose a lot of weight so that I can have a nice gown for my wedding day!

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup POST Honey Bunches of Oats
1/2 cup skim milk
1 banana

LUNCH
Steamed Fish Fillet
Yang Chow Fried Rice
Baguio Beans with Pork

SNACK
125 g. Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt (Melon Nata)

DINNER
Peking Duck
2 pcs. Hakao
Jelly Fish Salad

August 26 - Run Run Run!

Weight: 159 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C
Other medications: 0

I wanted to run further but I my shins felt a little bit sore again... So, I had to stop and just concentrate on doing some abs work :) Hehehe...

I had work today so I wasn't completely immobile! I hardly sat down too so my legs got a little bit of a workout as well.

My activities for today:

- Treadmill
Distance (3k)
Time: 27:14
Speed: 6.5 - 7.4

I am so happy that I am able to run for 15 minutes straight now! I would like to target 20 minutes straight next time though... Anyway, I am still very proud of myself!!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
2 pc. Blueberry Wheat Pancakes
2 tsps. Pure Honey

SNACK
125 g. Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt (Melon Nata)

LUNCH

Fish Fillet in Red Curry Sauce
1/2 cup brown rice
1/4 cup string beans

SNACK

2 Tuna California Rolls in Wheat Pita (Recipe at the bottom)

DINNER
Spicy Tuna Sushi
3 pcs. Salmon Sashimi
1/2 of Grilled Salmon Head

*****

Tuna California Rolls in Whole Wheat Pita Recipe


2 pcs. Whole Wheat Pita bread
1 whole cucumber (peeled and shredded)
2 pcs. Crabsticks
4 Tbsps. Canned tuna in water
4 tsps. japanese mayo or mustard

Arrange the ingredients in the pita bread and serve cold. Half serving of the shredded cucumber, 1 crabstick, 2 Tbsps tuna, and 2 tsps japanese mayo or mustard in 1 pita bread.

Fish Fillet in Red Curry Sauce Recipe


1 pc. Sole Fish Fillet
4 Tbsps. Coconut Cream
4 Tbsps. Water
2 pcs. Sigang Green Sili
1 tsp. Red Curry Paste
1/4 tsp. Yellow curry powder
1/4 cup corn kernels

Cut the fillet in 3 equal pieces. In a sauce pan, put the coconut cream, water, green sili and fish. Bring to a simmer until sauce is nice and thick. Make sure that the fish is cooked too. Then, add the other ingredients and mix very well! Serve hot!!

August 25 - Will Power!

Weight: 159 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

I had work today so I was able to go to the gym in the afternoon. My work was at 7am, and I knew that if I went home and postponed my gym time, I will just get lazy! So no matter how tired I was from work, I went straight to the gym at 2:30 and just went for it!

I am so happy too that I did because I felt wonderful after the gym!!

My activities for today:

- Elliptical Machine
Time: 10 minutes
Level: 3

- Circuit training with my personal trainer
Time: 40 minutes

- Treadmill (2k jog)
Time: 20 minutes
Speed 6.5 - 7.3

I am also happy that no matter how early my work was today I made an effort to wake up early and prepare my food to bring with me. I brought my snacks and lunch! Good thing too because the food that was served was not good for me. I've decided that from now on, I will be bringing my own lunch and make an effort to go to the gym everyday no matter what time!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Kellog's Corn Cereal
1/2 cup skim milk

SNACK
1 Banana

LUNCH
1/4 pc. Grilled Chicken Barbecue
1/2 cup brown rice

SNACK
1/3 cup wheat nuts
Grilled Fish Hungarian Sausage Sandwich with veggies

August 24 - Way to go!!

Weight: 159 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

I was so proud that I got my mojo back in jogging! Hahaha! For a while I was trying to get strength on my shins and knees that I couldn't run for more than 5 minutes. But today, I was able to run for 15 minutes straight, and had to alternate with walking after that!

At the boxing gym today however, I did an intense workout for the first 30 minutes, but after that, I felt so faint and dizzy! There were so much people training and working out that night that I was feeling too hot... Too much body heat! Hahaha! I still had a fantastic workout though...

My activities for today:

- Treadmill (jogging)
Time: 27:04 minutes
Distance: 3k
- Boxing (PunchOut) with Personal Trainer
Time: 1 hour

Pretty proud of myself that I chose to eat Sweet Potatoes instead of the regular sandwich that I would have. It made me full too, and lasts 2 hours. I'm so happy! Oh!! And I weighed myself today with my personal trainer at Fitness, and I lost another pound!! Yahoooo!!

I just have to keep going!! Let's go!!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Kellogs Corn Flakes
1/4 cup skim milk
125 g. Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt (Melon Nata)

SNACK
1/2 of 1 pc. Boiled sweet potato

LUNCH
3 matchbox size Steamed Dory Fish Fillet
1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup Monggo
2 slices Fresh Pineapple

SNACK 2
1/2 of 1 pc. Boiled Sweet Potato

DINNER
1 cup pancit (no meat, just veggies)
steamed fish fillet

August 23 - Massage Day!

Weight: 160 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C
Other medications: 0

It was a long overdue massage! I finally got the massage I deserve and it really relived my tight shoulders and calves. I feel so relieved :)

I didn't do some exercises today because I needed my body to recover from all the workout I do 6 days a week. Although I am not 100% satisfied with the massage, it was still good that I was able to relax the tension from my shoulders! Hehehe...

So... Double time with the workout over the next few months! And also, cut down on food!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
2 pcs. Blueberry Whole Wheat Pancakes
2 tsps. pure honey

LUNCH
Healthy Shabu-Shabu, fish fillet and veggie set

SNACK
Light weight olive oil popped popcorn from Chimara (Malunggay Flavor)

DINNER
Sweet & Sour Fish
1/2 cup brown rice

SNACK
4 oz. frozen yogurt

August 22 - Adding Weight!

Weight: 160 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

Woohoo!! I AM ADDING WEIGHT!! But not what you are thinking... I added some weights to my workout! The hiphop grooves workout never fails! But, to make it more challenging, I added some dumbbells. Not heavy ones, just 1.5kg on each hand. The reason I did this is because I already memorized the steps after one session so I needed the challenge.

Ugh. I should've gone for the 4 oz. yogurt instead of the 6 oz. I was so hungry for something sweet that I over ordered again... Shucks. Anyway, no biggie! I'll just have to cut down on my calorie intake at dinner :)

My activities for today:

- MTV Grind Fat Burning Grooves
Time: 45 minutes
New Challenge: 1.5 kg dumbbells on each hand

- Walking (Cool Down)
Time: 20 minutes

When I got to my bed to rest tonight, my right heel was very sore... It would be absolutely great to get a good hard massage tomorrow! I can't wait for it!

Rest day tomorrow! I just wish I can resist in doing a jog tomorrow or go boxing!! Hahaha!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Fitnesse Low Fat Whole Grain Cereal
1/2 cup skim milk
1 Banana

SNACK
1 Banana

LUNCH
Pesto Chicken Wrap in Whole Wheat Pita Bread (Wrapwich)

SNACK
Lightweight olive oil popped popcorn (malunggay flavor)

SNACK 2
6oz. Frozen Yogurt with Mochi Balls

SNACK 3
2 small pcs. Tuna California Roll in Whole Wheat Pita

DINNER
Healthy Shabu-Shabu. Tenderloin (Very Lean) Pork and Veggie Set.

August 21 - Saving the Date!! Woohoo!!

Weight: 160 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

I was hoping to get a good hard workout today but I wasn't able to! Something came up that I wasn't able to go boxing with my friend Ashley this morning...

So anyway! I was able to register for the NB Run for Hope on September 27! I can't wait! I was able to get our bibs and singlets which made me more excited... Hehehe... My cousins are joining the run too so it's going to be fun!

My activities for today:

- Outdoor Jogging
Time: 20 minutes

My shins were a little bit sore after but I already iced and rested it so hopefully tomorrow morning this will go away! I really want to have a great workout tomorrow!!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Fitnesse Low Fat Whole Wheat Cereal
1/4 cup Skim Milk
1 cup Assorted fresh fruit cup

LUNCH (@ CPK)

3 pcs. Egg Rolls
1 cup Chinese Chicken Salad
1/2 cup Thai Linguini Pasta

SNACK
1 cup Assorted Fresh Fruit Cup

SNACK
Light weight olive oil popped sour cream popcorn (Chimara)
4 pcs. Baked Tofu Chips (sour cream)

DINNER (@ Kai)

1 pc. Uni Sushi
3 pcs. Salmon Sashimi
Half of Hamachi Fish Head

August 20 - The Fat Burning Workout!!

Weight: 160 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

I didn't have enough time to do cardio workout at the gym so I went home and tried my new DVD of MTV Grind's Fat Burning Grooves!! Imagine... 45 minutes of dancing!

O.M.G!! I loved loved loved it!! The workout is amazing!! I mean, I haven't sweated that much in so long (not even when I ran 5k!) and I absolutely loved it!! It was like cheer-leading days all over again when we would learn dances and dance the whole set over and over again... I can't wait to do this workout again!!

My activities for today:

- Circuit Training (3 sets!)
Time: 45 minutes

- MTV Grind Fat Burning Grooves
Time: 45 minutes

- Easy Outdoor Walking (Evening)
Time: 42:46 minutes

I was soooo in the mood to cook today so I cooked both lunch and dinner. I thought of new recipes so I wanted to try them out! Yum!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Nestle Fitnesse Low Fat Whole Grain Cereal
1/4 cup Low fat milk
1 banana

SNACK
1 Banana

LUNCH

Lemon Mustard Sole Fish Fillet
1 cup Chopsuey Veggies
1/2 cup Brown Rice

SNACK
BTIC Yogurt - Pistaccio

SNACK 2
Grilled Fish Hungarian Sausage Sandwich

DINNER

3 sticks Honey Lemon Chicken Breast Barbecue (Recipe at the bottom)
1/2 cup Java Brown Rice (Recipe at the bottom)

*****

Honey Lemon Chicken Breast Barbecue Recipe


4 pcs. Chicken Breast Fillets (No skin!), sliced in cubes
5 pcs. crushed garlic
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsps. Olive Oil
3 Tbsps. Pure Honey
2 Tbsps. Kikkoman 43% Less Salt Soy Sauce
Pinch of Salt
Ground Pepper Mill

In a medium mixing bowl, massage the chicken breast cubes with the crushed garlic. Then, add all the ingredients together and mix well until the meat is very well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for an hour. Then, arrange in a barbecue stick about 4-5 pcs. per stick. Set the remaining marinate aside.

Spray your grill with a non-stick non-fat cooking spray. Grill the chicken about 4 minutes on each side. If your griller has a cover, then do so. It'll preserve it's moisture.

In a sauce pan, bring the remaining marinate to a boil until it is a nice transparent amber color and very thick. Glaze your barbecues before serving.

JAVA Brown Rice Recipe


1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
2 Tbsps. finely chopped onions
1 1/2 Tbsps. finely chopped red bell pepper
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 Tbsp. Tomato Catsup
1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
Pinch of salt
Ground Pepper Mill

In a saute pan, heat the oil and saute the garlic up until just before it is toasted. Add the onions and keep sauteing until they are transparent. Add the red bell pepper and mix very well. Add the rice and keep folding until all ingredients are incorporated well to the rice. Add your tomato catsup, turmeric powder, salt and pepper and keep mixing to avoid the rice sticking to the pan. Remove from the pan and serve hot.

August 19 - Dad's Birthday

Weight: 160 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C
Other medications: 0

I woke up this morning feeling more energetic than ever! I was actually looking forward in going to the gym! Usually I would struggle to get out of bed. But this morning was somehow different. I was also expecting to wake up with migraine this morning but surprisingly, I didn't! I guess it's really the diet and the exercise that is making me feel this way... It's addicting! Haha!

OoooooK!!! My boxing trainer made me suffer today at the gym! Hahaha! He trained me for an hour and 30 minutes straight! I enjoyed it though because I got to work alone in the gym too! I was the only one there :)

My activities for today:

- Treadmill (Brisk walking and Jogging)
Distance: 3k
Time: 27:54
Speed: 5.5 - 7.3

- Boxing with personal trainer (Punch Out)
Time: 1 hr. 45 mins.

- Slow Walking (Evening)
Time: 36:57

I was supposed to skip the evening walk because I already did my 3k run and some boxing. But I wanted to try and fulfill my goals this week. I loved the feeling afterward! I was so full from Dad's birthday dinner that I didn't want to lie in bed with that feeling! Phew!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Nestle Fitnesse Low Fat Whole Grain Cereal
1/4 cup Low fat milk
1 banana

BRUNCH (w/ Ashley)
Turkey Sandwich in Whole Wheat Bread w/ yellow mustard (from Alexa's Deli)

SNACK
1 Banana
125 g. Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt (Melon Nata)

SNACK 2
1 cup assorted fresh fruit cup (papaya, grapes and apples)
1 Banana

SNACK 3
1/2 cup Japanese Soy Nuts with Peanuts

DINNER (@ Lorenzo's Way)
2 small pcs. Dory Fish in Curry
1/2 cup white rice
1/2 cup Paella Negra Rice
5 tiny pcs. fried baby squid

August 18 - The Results are In!!

Weight: 160 lbs!
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

Woohoo!! The results are definitely in! The results from the Kenny Roger's Urbanite Run finally came out this morning! I attached a picture here so you can see the results too! (Just click on the image to view larger)



Aww... As you can see, right beside me at the finish line was my boyfriend Raul :)


... AND!! Not just that! The results from the weigh-in I had with my trainer at the gym was in today with some positive results! I lost 2 lbs. and lost 6 lbs. of fat in total from our last total-body weigh in 3 weeks ago! Woohooo!! I'm so proud! :)

During my training session with my PT, I felt that my right knee was clicking again with slight pain. So, I had to wear my open patella knee sleeve once again. Usually, when this happens, it just means that my knee is not strong enough to the weights I am currently lifting, so I have to wear it again for the next 3 weeks... Better safe than sorry ;P

I was so bored this afternoon so I decided to take a swim. I was going for 20 laps but it's been a while since I swam that long! Hehehe... So, I am planning to swim again this week and aim for 15 laps...

My activities for today:

- Circuit training with my personal trainer
Time: 40 minutes

- Treadmill
Time: 21 minutes
Distance: 2.15k
Speed: 5.5-7.3

- Swimming (Afternoon)
Style: Breast Stroke
Laps: 10

- Light Outdoor Walking (Evening)
Time: 35 minutes

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Nestle Fitnesse Low Fat Whole Grain Cereal
1/4 cup Low fat milk
1 cup assorted fresh fruit cup

SNACK
1 Banana

SNACK 2

Chicken Burger in Whole Wheat Bread

LUNCH

1 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Pasta with Veggies (Recipe at the bottom)

SNACK

Fish Hungarian Sausage Sandwich in Whole Wheat Bread

DINNER
Mom's Baked Breaded Shrimps

*****

Whole Wheat Pasta with Veggies Recipe


1 1/2 cups cooked whole wheat spiral pasta noodles
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
3 Tbsps. chopped garlic
1/4 cup corn kernels
1/4 cup canned sliced mushrooms
2 pcs. sliced Crab sticks
pinch of salt
dash of cayenne
ground pepper mill
1 tsp. Parmesan cheese

In a saute pan, saute garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. Add the veggies and saute until the mushrooms are cooked. Add the noodles and season. Top the pasta with Parmesan cheese.

August 17 - Addicted to Boxing

Weight: 162 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

I didn't get much sleep last night because of some allergies I got. But i was still determined to go to the gym in the morning to do some treadmill time and my circuit training with my personal trainer. My PT called me in the morning and told me she was sick so we would resume our training tomorrow instead... so, I decided to skip the gym and just do an hour of intensive boxing training at Punch Out.

My activities for today:

- Boxing at Punch Out
1 hr. with a personal trainer

I can't believe how much I was looking forward to box with my trainer today! I was planning to go at 6pm but I couldn't wait any longer and went at 5 instead!! Hahaha!!

Had a fantastic workout and sweat buckets-full as usual! Not a pretty thought, I know, but it feels great!! I think I am starting to get addicted to boxing... It takes some getting used to on the knuckles but after a while, you kind of get used to the pain.

OH!! I was told that the race results will be out today from the KR Urbanite Run!! I can't wait!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

1/2 cup Post Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal
1/4 cup Low fat milk

SNACK
2 pcs. small organic multi-grain pancakes
1 Tbsp. pure honey

LUNCH
Tong Yang Shabu Shabu (all veggies)
4 pcs. grilled squid slices

SNACK
1 small cup Red Mango frozen yogurt with Mochi Balls

SNACK 2
1 cup of assorted fresh fruits (papaya, grapes and apples)

SNACK 3 (After boxing)
1 Banana

DINNER
1/4 cup cooked oatmeal with 1/4 cup low fat milk

August 16 - Rest Day

Weight: 162 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

I was itching to workout today but I stopped myself from doing so. I knew that even though my body was looking for the workout and sweat, it also needs to recover from working out 6 days this week. Specially after the long run last night!

I gave msyself little treats the whole day such as my favorite frozen yogurt and popcorn! Yey! Hahaha! I know that I have been having treats this week but it keeps me motivated too. Today is simply a happy sunshine day! I feel revived and surprisingly up beat in spite of the looong and hot run last night.

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Springfield Oats & More Sweetened Multi-grain cereal
1/4 cup Skim Milk

SNACK
1/2 Serving of Goolai's pre-packed salad with
2 Tbsps. creamy garlic dressing

LUNCH
Grilled Kalbi Fish Fillet with Seaweed Nori Wrap (Recipe at the bottom)
1/2 cup brown rice

SNACK
1 small cup of frozen yogurt
1 Lightweight Chimara olive oil popped popcorn with sour cream flavor

SNACK 2
The other half of Goolai's pre-packed salad with
2 Tbsps. creamy garlic dressing

DINNER

Mom's Baked Potato wedges (olive oil, salt, and pepper)
1 1/2 cup of Mom's Chicken and Broccoli Penne Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes

I am still feeling a little bit high after the run last night! It really was an accomplishment to be able to finish the run. It's different when you're running on a treadmill than on an actual run. It's very liberating! Raul and I heard that there's another run this coming September for New Balance! Can't wait!

August 15 - The KR Urbanite 5k Run

Weight: 162 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

I didn't understand why I was feeling sluggish all day... I kept sleeping and sleeping! I don't know if it was the heat or because I am dehydrated? Actually, I think it was just the anxiety! Hahaha!

When Raul and I got to the Fort, I was in such a bad mood! I was really hot headed and nauseated. At first I thought it was the hunger and the heat, but as it turned out... Raul was right, I was just anxious about my first 5k run!

My activities for today:

- KR Urbanite Run
Time: 48 minutes
Distance: 5k

The trail was a little bit difficult because there were about 3 uphills. We took it easy but finished it nice and easy with a good time. I definitely deserve a good pack on the back!

While Raul and I were heading for the last few feet toward the finish line, I was feeling so good! I couldn't describe how I felt. It was really fulfilling! I'm glad Raul and I did this. Looks like this'll be a monthly thing! ;P

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 serving of Goolai's pre-packed salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

LUNCH
2 Chicken and Vegetable Shawarma
1/2 glass of Fresh Buko Juice

SNACK
1 Corn on the cob
The other half of the Fresh Buko Juice

SNACK 2
2 pcs. medium size and 1 small size Blueberry Wheat Pancakes
1 tsp. Pure Honey

SNACK 3 (before the run)
1/2 of Oliver's Light & Lean Smoked Turkey Sandwich, no mayo, yellow mustard only
1/2 of Zing's Grape Banana Shake (no syrup!)

DINNER (after the run)
Kenny Roger's pre-packed dinner -1/4 chicken piece (no skin)
1/2 cup white rice
1 1/2 cups bolognese spaghetti

August 14 - Getting Anxious

Weight: 162 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 1,000 mg. Vitamin C, 600 mg. Calcium Caltrate
Other medications: 0

Gosh. I woke up perfectly fine today and went to the gym. I actually had a good night's rest last night. I did a 3k jog at the gym, you know -keeping it light for my boxing in the afternoon. But this afternoon, I felt sooo exhausted! I was so scared in over training and that I might burn out from all the workout I was doing that I decided to take a break from boxing. I still have a 5k run to think about tomorrow that I just want to rest and relax.

So this afternoon, I got a good hard massage from Massage-R-Us. It's the first time I tried them since I always go for The Spa or Spaholics. I felt so good afterward, but I still felt really tires after. I guess my body is finally just saying "STOP."

I am kind of anxious about the Urbanite run tomorrow. It's the first time I will be joining one of these and I am feeling a little bit nervous! Hehehe... I will definitely post the whole experience in this blog tomorrow so do stand by!

My activities for today:

- Treadmill (jogging)
Time: 35 minutes
Distance: 3.42km
Speed: 5.5-7.2

I had heavier meals today for lunch and for dinner. My trainer said to load up on carbs but still keeping the portions in check so that I will have the energy to run tomorrow. She told me to drink lots of water and eat heavier meals so that I have the strength to run. Ooooh!! I am so excited but at the same time nervous!!

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup Nestle Honey & Almond Cereal
1/4 cup skim milk
1 cup assorted fresh fruits

SNACK
1/2 serving of Goolai's pre-packed salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette

LUNCH (@ Thousand Cranes)
Chicken Breast Fillet and Vegetable Set

SNACK
125 g. cup Nesvita Mango Yogurt

DINNER (@ Good Earth)
1 cup of fried rice
Some chicken dish (I forgot the name...)
Steamed Fish Fillet