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!