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!