Workout Log

LEGS!! Yes, Legs!! Once I am done with the lunges, I am okay!! I have to say that I hate them but they are so effective.  This Body Beast Workout is so great for your legs.  It works everything from the waist down: glutes, thighs, hips, inner thighs, calves, etc...  It goes by very fast!

Remember to just click on the links I have on the right hand side column of this blog for more detailed information on this workouts.

Workout Log

Despite a long holiday weekend, I kept up pretty good with my eating and did my workouts!!  YAY!!  How did it go for you?

I did Bulk Legs and to tell you the truth I lost track of where I am supposed to be on the calendar!! Yikes!!  Oh, well... next week, I will start with the last month of Body Beast and go from there!

Keep trucking along people!! The end is near!

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Bulk Legs today! Already out of breath!! Trying to go heavier!  That's how changes come! Don't stay with the same weight.  Go up if you can and change it up.  Your body will get used to it if you always stay the same.  So changes things up!

Breakfast done, rest done, workout in progress!

Motivate yourself too.  Don't wait on others to motivate you.  Stay consistent and find someone that will inspire you!

Go get it!

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Like Tony Horton says, "Variety is the spice of life!" so I did just that.  I changed up my cardio today and did Les Mills Combat: Power Kata.  Well, the kick start one that is about 30 minutes.  But let me tell you, it will work you hard!! Awesome moves: Boxing, Taw Kwan Do and Kong Fu I think! lol  

Check the links to the right of my blog and go to my site and search for Les Mills Combat! Its a fun kicking workout.

Today meals were as usual.  Sorry, I didn't have much time to log them here or at myfitnesspal. I have been working on some projects at home for some other ventures I am going into.  But I never neglect my fitness, even if I don't report.

Always make time for your workout.  Just like you brush your teeth every day (I hope you do!), eat and do stuff.  Get your workouts in!!

Workout Log

Today's workout was Bulk Arms.  A combination of Biceps and Triceps sets that you leave you burning and growing muscles like no tomorrow.  Here's a link to Body Beast program on my site: https://extranet.securefreedom.com/MillionDollarBody/csShopping/ShoppingCart.asp?Cat=Trainer|Sagi%20Kalev

Here's also a link to my personal Team Beachbody Website: www.teambeachbody.com/Stepmom1.  Its loaded with videos and great information about the programs, nutrition and Shakeology.  I also have direct link on the right hand side column of this page where you can take a look at more specifics.

Anyway, breakfast today as usual:

1/4 cup of egg whites

1 whole egg

1/2 slice of fat free American cheese

2 slices of turkey bacon

1/2 cup of almond milk with coffee

My lunch/protein shake is made with

1 scoop of Advance Formula Body Fortress Vanilla whey powder

1 cup of almond milk

1 medium banana

4 ice cubes

a splash of cinnamon

1 tsp of natural reduced fat peanut butter

mix it all in a blender a viola!!! Very satisfying!

Foods you want to avoid:

* Anything fried

* Anything breaded

* Prepackaged foods if you can avoid them

* Whole milk

* Whole cheeses

* Fast Food

you get the picture

Things you should eat:

* Whole grains

* Brown rice

* Whole grain pasta

* Chicken breast

* Wild Alaskan Salmon

* Veggies (frozen or fresh)

* Salad (lots of it)

* Fresh fruits or frozen

* Peanut Butter natural and reduced fat

* Extra virgin olive oil

* Avocado

* Almond milk or Fat Free Milk

* Mrs. Dash seasoning (has no salt and is very tasty)

etc....

Email me or contact me via Facebook if you need more advice!

Good day all!!

Workout Log

Workout today was Bulk Legs! Yes, the dreaded Legs workout was due today and it actually went very well.  I upped my weight and actually enjoyed it more than other days.  I think I like Bulk Legs better than I do Build Legs.  

Dinner today was this:

What is this?  

Salad: mixed salad with tomatoes, a few walnuts sprinkled over it and tomatoes with low fat Catalina dressing

On the other plate: Chicken breast, pan fried (with just a tiny bit of olive oil extra virgin, Mrs. Dash seasoning, steamed broccoli, chickpeas (Spanish style) and Brown Jasmine rice.  

Breakfast was the usual: Egg, egg whites, turkey bacon, 1/2 slice of fat free American cheese, coffee with almond milk and a slice of Ezekiel bread.

Don't forget to drop by and write me a few comments! I love to hear from you.

Workout Log

Bulk Back:  absolutely brutal but so worth it!! Ouch!! Its not a long workout, just under 30 minutes but oh, boy.. it really works you!  

Breakfast the usual:  Egg whites, whole egg, turkey bacon, almond milk with coffee and a slice of Ezekiel bread.  Yum!! 

Now to eat an energy snack and get ready for other things!

Don't forget the new program from Team Beachbody PiYO by trainer Chalene Johnson is now available for sale:  www.teambeachbody.com/Stepmom1.  If you are not a customer, register under me as your coach and I can give you updates and help you out with the program and nutrition.

If you have any questions, please let me know! Email me, contact me in Facebook, etc. 

Toned Arms

Check out this awesome 30 minute workout to help you achieve toned arms!!

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrxocvs1Jig#t=159

Workout Log

Bulk Arms today!! Love working arms! I want my arms to look fit and toned, not saggy and soft!! :) Working biceps and triceps will help with that!  

So I did today this routine:

Reps: 15, 12, and 10 for biceps and triceps.  I will get the break up in a little while and post it here.  But pretty much it was alternating between Biceps and Triceps moves.  Lots of progressive sets which means you move on to each rep with very little rest.  Killer.

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Today's workout was Bulk Chest from Body Beast.  It always gets me and today my left arm was bothering me a bit so I had to lower the weights some but I got through it.  That's the goal:  We continue within a level of comfort when we feel that our body is bothering us some.  Adjust and keep on going.

Today's breakfast was:

1/4 cup of pasteurized egg whites

1 whole egg

1 slice of turkey breast slice

about 1 tsp  of skim ricotta cheese

1/2 slice of cheddar cheese fat free

1 slice of Ezekiel bread (any kind)

Lunch

1 scoop of Body Fortress Whey protein Vanilla

1/2 medium banana

4 ice cubes

1 cup of Almond milk unsweetened

cinnamon to taste

Snack:

1/2 medium banana
1 tablespoon of natural reduced fat peanut butter
3/4 cup of almond milk/coffee

Snack:

Star Six Protein bar small

Workout Log

Today's workout was Body Beast Bulk Back.  Wonderful workout but tough. It only lasts 29 minutes and a few seconds but don't let it deceive you.  Its tough!! Ouch!!  So worth it though.  

Breakfast and dinner done and need to update myfitnesspal.com.  

How are you doing?  Did you see the recipe I posted on Facebook for a yogurt dip from Body Beast? Looks fantastic!!

Don't forget to also visit my websites on the right hand side column of this site to view products, Shakeology and more!!

Workout Log

Today's workout: Bulk Arms, which is working biceps and triceps.. also known as glamour muscles!! :)  

Hard stuff but feels so good!  A bit less busy day for me compared to yesterday which was super busy!

Done and done with workout and am glad!! Now to drink my recovery/lunch whey drink and get going!!

Workout Log

Hello, everyone!! I finished packing some cookies for Father's Day and Graduation for my niece.  Now its time for my workout today:  Bulk Legs.  This one is hard one too and not always look forward to it, but I do it anyway.  

Breakfast ate already and am ready for Legs.  I haven't been able to update myfitnesspal.com log.  I hope that I can do it today.

Keep chugging along even if you don't feel like it.  You will feel better after you do it.  Trust me!! I do it all the time and am not always in the mood for working out.

Try to enjoy the process. Think of what results you will get and well you will look.  That may inspire you to keep going.  

Now, time to work legs!

Workout Log

Yes, its Monday... not an easy day of the week for many of us... but..

Today's workout was Bulk: Chest.  Love that one but it is very tough!  I am entering a new phase of Body Beast where the workouts are shorter but don't let that fool you:  they are HARDER!!  

So, done with that and I am also adjusting my eating for this month.  I was on high protein for 3 weeks, and now for 4 weeks, I will be adding a little more carbs to my diet.  It will be a 40/40/20, 40% Carbs, 40% Protein and 20% Fat.

I will be logging my foods soon on myfitnesspal.com.

How are you doing?  

Workout Log

Good day everyone!!  Today's workout will be cardio.  I am thinking of jogging, weather permitting.  Yesterday I did Build Legs and its a major ouch!!  Who likes to work Legs?  I sure don't!!  But can't have skinny legs with a muscular built body, right?

I am not liking much the way the recipe section is displaying, so I may change that in the near future!

Let me know how you are doing and leave some comments on my blog!! Love to hear from ya!!

Workout Log

Sorry, late, late!!!  

Yesterday's Workout: Build Chest and Tris from Body Beast

Today, glamour muscles: Back and Bis!!  Tough stuff! Ouch! But I got it done! 

For recovery/slash lunch drink I made this:

1 cup of 1% fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese (its whey protein)

3 ice cubes

1 small banana

1 tsp of natural low fat peanut butter

Cinnamon to taste

3/4 cup of Almond milk unsweetened

1/4 cup of water

Mix it all up in a blender and viola!!!  Yummy!

 

Workout Log - Shoulders

Yes, I did!  Body Beast Build Shoulders!  Awesome workout!  Really felt it today (as if I don't' every time) :P 

Drinking my recovery drink and getting ready to do other things on my to do list.

What did you do today?

Workout Log

Sorry, guys!! A little behind here with my posts!!  

Workout yesterday was Body Beast Build Back and Bis.  Working the back and the biceps is a killer!!  

Today's workout was Kickboxing! woo-hoo! Tough stuff but very effective ending with a killer ab workout using weights and a stability ball.

Just finished my power snack and getting ready for some other house stuff.  

I hope you workouts are going great! Please don't forget to sign up to my follow to see what I am up every day!!

Workout Log

Due to yesterday being a holiday, I didn't log any of my workouts or foods.. So here it is:

May 26, 2014 - Workout: Body Beast: Build Chest/Tris

Today, May 27, 2014: Body Beast Build Legs.. Killer!!! I never like doing Legs but it has to be done!  So tough working legs.  Major muscle groups and like Sagi from Body Beast says.. there is a lot of blood flow, requires lots of energy to work legs.  But, who wants to have skinny legs and a large upper body.  Not good.

Recovery drink:  Creatine Super Advanced Formula from Body Fortress Fruit Punch flavor with ice and water.

Check these awesome tips and nutrition information from the myfitnesspal.blog and also check my diary for ideas on what to eat!

My FitnessPal Blog

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/

My Food Diary in MyFitnessPal

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary

Workout Log - Rest Day

No workout for me today.  I workout 6 days a week and rest on Sundays.  Meals are as usual in the morning but they change a bit at lunch or dinner.  

Today I "splurge" in a large chili and plain baked potato from Wendys.  Their chili is the best one I have eaten!  And its not greasy. Just perfect.

Tomorrow, I start 2nd week of Body Beast.  

Workout Log - Cardio

Today Saturday, I usually do Cardio.  It depends on what my workout schedule has for me or if I decide to change it.  I am still debating... maybe I will do some kickboxing, cardio drills with weights or something else.. Don't know yet.  

I hope you have a nice holiday weekend and THANK YOU to all those brave men who have served our country!!  

Workout Log - Body Beast Build Shoulders

Today was Shoulders! This is one of my weakest muscle groups but I did so good today.  Felt stronger and did better than other days.  Felt great!!  

Already had my recovery drink which is usually Body Fortress Advanced Formula - Fruit Punch flavor with ice cubes and water

Lunch will be 1 scoop of whey protein, fruit, almond milk and ice cubes... Yum!!

Workout Log - Cardio

Cardio Day Today : Jogging

I rather do an outdoor cardio routine than an indoor one.. but when needed, I do an indoor cardio preferably with weight resistance.  Any weight you can add to your cardio that make you work harder, burns more calories.  YAY for that!!

I need to go in now into www.myfitnesspal.com and log in my calories.

Workout Log

Today's Workout is: Body Beast Build Back/Bis

Its about 50:04 min but it goes by QUICK!!  You are pounding your back and your bis in such a way that it goes by fast and very effectively!!  Sagi (the trainer) doesn't waste any time.  

Check out my meals at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/Stepmom1 for ideas.  I am doing 30 days of Low Carb/High Protein to cut fat!  

Any questions?  Please feel free to post them here!

Keep A Log! Write it down!!

I have given this advice so many times because it is so important. When you keep a log of what you eat, it really makes a difference on your weight loss.  It really helped me keep track of what I eat and on my weight loss.  If I have any problems, I can go back to my journal/log and see what needs fixing.  

You can keep a hand written journal, myfitnesspal.com, or any other electronic device you can use.  Do something that you can consistently do.  When you write down what you eat, you will be also less likely to cheat because you know that you have to be accountable for it!

So, give it a try!!  I bet it will work for you too!

Workout Log

May 20, 2014

Body Beast - Build Legs

Tough workout but so worth it!!  Its about 36 minutes long and it works you really hard.  I don't like working legs as much as other workouts but it is so good for you!! You will get strong and lean legs.  

My nutrition guide is kept at www.myfitnesspal.com if you want to follow my meal plan.  I have used the Body Beast nutrition for all 5 rounds of Body Beast I have done, but this time to change things up, I am using P90X's.  So I am starting with Low Carb... torture!!!!!  :) 

This is a test!

Well, I wanted to try posting here to see how it looks!  Lets take a look, shall we?  This is me after working hard with a few round of Body Beast.