Saturday, December 29, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Wednesday- December 12, 2012
Happy Hump Day everyone! I'm still rolling with Bodyrock TV this week! I've given Jillian a little rest, some of her workouts are injuries waiting to happen. Especially for someone like myself with bad knees. She did a curtsy type squat with a bicep curl on disc 6 that put my knee on standby for a few days. I had to re-think a few things because I cannot afford to be out of commission due to a simple injury. Workout soreness, I can handle, but pain in my joints is something that will put me out for a minute. Honestly, sometimes Jillian does the most in her workouts. Not sure if she's trying to figure out how crazy she can get and if you're stupid enough to follow her up or if she is for real! Lol, I love 30 day shred now, but I'm finding some of her workouts on the body revolution program a little nuts and redundant.
Bodyrock TV is interval/circuit style (which I love) and you can kind of build your own workout routine as you feel. Also, I love working out to my own music - some of the music on the workout DVDs uninspire me! On most of the Turbofire workouts, I mute it and plug my headphones in. Some of the music is just too corny for me.
Okay, now to the workout of the day!!! This workout is brought to you by Bodyrock TV and Zwow. This is a set of workouts found on her Youtube page; lots of intervals, plyo, strength, abs, everything. Check her out!
Focused on Abs today along with some intervals this morning. Lately, I get my abs done with my new baby crying in the background. He can not let me get through an ab workout without putting himself in my face, so I have to put him behind the gate so I can get it done. He cries the WHOLE ENTIRE time, but with a face as cute as his, I forgive him as soon as he snorts :)
I used a compilation of moves from BRTV Top 10 Killer Ab Workouts. Set your timers for 50 seconds work, 10 seconds rest. Make a goal to perform these workouts 3 times through at first. As you get stronger and start to develop more endurance, add another interval or two for a MAJOR burn!
Killer Ab Combo
- Sit ups with double jab at the top
- Sit ups with alternating knee and arm raises
- Oblique twist with weights
- Bicycle crunches (Ouch)
Circuit Sweat Workout
- Push ups (10 reps) - 10/10/10
- Burpeee (20 killer reps) - 10/6/5
- Squat Jumps (30 reps) - 30/30/30
- Mountain climbers (40 reps) - 40/40/40
Calories burned: 235
Workout notes: Soooo, needless to say the burpee's kicked my butt. I was struggling with doing just 10 but I will progress to get them done! I kind of half assed my ab workout as well. I started feeling really jittery and tired and couldn't push through. I must do some research on what to eat before a workout so I won't have those shakes so bad in the morning. I'm thinking I'll do my workout in the evenings after work. I need to be able to get to a workouts done without feeling the wave of exhaustion and without damn near passing out. So tomorrow, I will do my workout before going to bed. I guess that will make me sleep like a rock, huh?!?
Monday, December 10, 2012
Monday-December 12, 2012
Can you guys believe it's almost Christmas?!?!? Where did the time go? It seem's like we just entered into 2012. Speaking of time, I'm six months into my year of being 30 and I've been through a great deal of changes. I'm counting down the next six months to focus on 31 being a healthy year. So there are 165 days until my birthday; what can you do in 165 days? A lot! Shoot, you can do a lot in a day! Right now I'm keeping my goals under wrap, but I will reveal them to you soon.
Today I woke up early to feed and walk the pooch; I usually drink my pre-workout supplement while I'm walking him. Today was HIIT and Sculpt day. I'm not at the point where I want to isolate body parts yet, so I just did a general sculpt workout.
Today's workout is brought to you by Bodyrock TV - this is a great website for free at-home workouts. Some of the workouts require special equipment. Currently I'm patiently waiting on my sandbag trainer.
Set your timer for 50 seconds work, 10 seconds rest. This is done 3 times through. This is the Sexy by Summer workout challenge and can be found here.
Sexy booty curves interval workout
- Touch downs
- Spider push ups
- Tuck Abs
- Plyo Jump ups
- Bicep curls and press
- Shoulder press
- Squats
- Triceps
- Round the worlds
- Upright row
- Bent over row
- Abs
Workout duration: 22:38 minutes
Workout notes: This workout is hard and effective. However, my stats sucked for this round. I'm not sure if it's because I'm still trying to find the right combination of carbs to fuel me for my workout or if I'm just that out of shape and have to get adjusted to building up my intensity. Currently, I workout with 8 and 10 pound weights. I'm hoping to increase my weights in a few weeks, but in order to do that I have to keep working at it and perfecting my form. Endurance is the name of the game when it comes to circuit workouts. At this moment, I get worn out at tired easily. This will get better over time. Needless to say, you will see this workout again this week. I will perfect this and make it my bish, lol!
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Why do I need to get serious about this?
I had this crazy idea that my friends and I should do something sexy, sensual, and that will channel our inner goddesses. It started with a pole dancing class this past September for my girlfriend's 30th birthday weekend. We had so much fun, laughing, joking, and swinging around on the poles - it was awesome! Before the pole dancing class, we had a photo shoot that was also fun. I did feel a little awkward, but as soon as I started loosening up, I was all in. I was just upset that I hadn't prepared myself to be the diva/sexy goddess that I know I can be. Basically, I wasn't fit to be in front of anyone's camera. Not like that at least. It sparked my interest to take it a little further and a lot sexier.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Back At It!
Hey fitness fanatics! I haven't posted on this blog for a while; my eating has been truly up and down and I've been a lazy azz bum. I have a few good reasons to get back at it and stay at it; a few health concerns along with two awesome trips planned for next year (hoping to get a third one in to a beach somewhere too), so I've gone back to go-to girl, Jillian Michaels! She's a best, and some of her DVDs cause me to raise my eyebrows, but overall they're pretty good. I have 30 day Shred, Killer Buns and Thighs, and Jillian Michaels Body Revolution (JMBR). So that's what I'm working on this month!
I've completed week one so far, and my energy has been so-so during the workouts. I think a lot of it has to do with not eating as clean I could eat. Next week, my food diary will be pretty much the same, I need to sit down and find a menu that's easy to stick too, and won't take too much time out of my busy schedule. If any of you have suggestions, I'm open to it all.
The program is set up for 12 weeks (y'all pray to the fitness gods that I make it that far). each phase contains 4 strength dvd and one cardio dvd. Each phase lasts a month, and you workout with each strength training dvd for two weeks and the cardio dvd runs the entire month. The workouts get progressively harder each phase, so phase one is pretty easy for me. I've added cardio to get that extra burn. This coming week I'll be adding some ab work into the mix.
Week 1 completed!!!
Monday 11/5 - JMBR Phase 1 Disc 1 and 30 mins on the elliptical
Tuesday 11/6 - JMBR Phase 1 Disc 2
Wednesday 11/7 - Cardio 1 and 30 minutes on the elliptical
Thursday 11/8 - JMBR Phase 1 Disc 1
Friday 11/9 - JMBR Phase 1 Disc 2 and 30 minutes of the elliptical
Saturday 11/10 - 30 minutes at the golf range
I've completed week one so far, and my energy has been so-so during the workouts. I think a lot of it has to do with not eating as clean I could eat. Next week, my food diary will be pretty much the same, I need to sit down and find a menu that's easy to stick too, and won't take too much time out of my busy schedule. If any of you have suggestions, I'm open to it all.
The program is set up for 12 weeks (y'all pray to the fitness gods that I make it that far). each phase contains 4 strength dvd and one cardio dvd. Each phase lasts a month, and you workout with each strength training dvd for two weeks and the cardio dvd runs the entire month. The workouts get progressively harder each phase, so phase one is pretty easy for me. I've added cardio to get that extra burn. This coming week I'll be adding some ab work into the mix.
Week 1 completed!!!
Monday 11/5 - JMBR Phase 1 Disc 1 and 30 mins on the elliptical
Tuesday 11/6 - JMBR Phase 1 Disc 2
Wednesday 11/7 - Cardio 1 and 30 minutes on the elliptical
Thursday 11/8 - JMBR Phase 1 Disc 1
Friday 11/9 - JMBR Phase 1 Disc 2 and 30 minutes of the elliptical
Saturday 11/10 - 30 minutes at the golf range
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Weigh-In Monday...
LOL - yeah right! I did weigh-in this past Monday, but in my usual lazy fashion I'm not posting it until today. So let's get down to business.
previous weight: 8/13/12 205.8lbs
current weight: 8/20/12 203.2lbs
down 2.6lbs!!!
Hey, slow and steady wins the race huh?! At least that's what I've heard. My eating has been so-so, not excellent but not horrible either. I'm erring on the side of excellent thought :) Happy about that. Just to let you know, my name is Mitzi and I'm addicted to...
Why or WHYYYYY are these things so addictive? I swear that they put crack in it!!! That's the ONLY way I can see how I'm up on that glass almost everyday ordering my small bourbon chipotle no onions. Dang-it; I want one now!!! Oh well, I already had my fix for today so I guess I'm tapped out. But they are really good, really fresh, and pretty healthy to say it's fast food. Plus, the manager is a beast - she really knows how to keep a tight ship. Bossing her little employees without flinching brings a tear to my fat girl eyes...awwwww, she's my shero! This is the perfect combo of tasty and healthy: my inner fat girl Shirley says 'yum, this is the bomb!' and my inner fit goddess says 'good choice hun'. So we are all happy! Tonight, I'm going to eat the salad I packed for lunch so I can stay within my calorie goals for today.
My workout plans for tonight are Jillian Michael's Body Revolution workout 2 and Just Dance 3!!!
Smooches!!!
previous weight: 8/13/12 205.8lbs
current weight: 8/20/12 203.2lbs
down 2.6lbs!!!
Hey, slow and steady wins the race huh?! At least that's what I've heard. My eating has been so-so, not excellent but not horrible either. I'm erring on the side of excellent thought :) Happy about that. Just to let you know, my name is Mitzi and I'm addicted to...
Why or WHYYYYY are these things so addictive? I swear that they put crack in it!!! That's the ONLY way I can see how I'm up on that glass almost everyday ordering my small bourbon chipotle no onions. Dang-it; I want one now!!! Oh well, I already had my fix for today so I guess I'm tapped out. But they are really good, really fresh, and pretty healthy to say it's fast food. Plus, the manager is a beast - she really knows how to keep a tight ship. Bossing her little employees without flinching brings a tear to my fat girl eyes...awwwww, she's my shero! This is the perfect combo of tasty and healthy: my inner fat girl Shirley says 'yum, this is the bomb!' and my inner fit goddess says 'good choice hun'. So we are all happy! Tonight, I'm going to eat the salad I packed for lunch so I can stay within my calorie goals for today.
My workout plans for tonight are Jillian Michael's Body Revolution workout 2 and Just Dance 3!!!
Smooches!!!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Now that I'm all settled in...
Hey fitness people! I'm all settled and ready to start on focusing on some fitness and health goals. I got up super early this morning to workout so now I have some time to do a quick blog post. I've decided to stay on My fitness pal (username gemini3222 - add me if you're a member) in order to keep my food journal and count calories. I heard many people who reach their fitness and weight loss goals stop counting calories after a while and just go on how their body feels. Maybe I'll get there one day, but right now I need some guidance. So, my breakfast in the morning will usually consist of some type of protein shake; basically because I plan to workout in the mornings and this will give me a great pick-me-up for the rest of the day. I plan to eat every three hours, but depending on what my body tells me (i.e. TRUE hunger signs), that's the plan.
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As far as working out, I've jumped back on the Jillian Michaels bandwagon and ordered Jillian Michaels Body Revolution. It's a 90 day circuit program that focuses on mixing cardio and strength training. Circuits are by far my favorite way to workout; I like the idea of my moves changing up every few minutes. Last week was the trial week, I did each workout at least once (workouts 1 and 2), and I love it. The two weeks starts out really slowly, getting your body used to the moves and the demands of future workouts to come. Today, I attempted to add some extra cardio, with Turbofire HIIT 15 workout, but my knees were killing me today. I'll try again to add that Wednesday.
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So, it's Monday again! The weekend flew by and I'm hoping that this week flies by also. But most times, when you're trying to do well and workout, it snails by. Oh well, I'm working my butt off this week - how about you? What are your plans for this week?
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As far as working out, I've jumped back on the Jillian Michaels bandwagon and ordered Jillian Michaels Body Revolution. It's a 90 day circuit program that focuses on mixing cardio and strength training. Circuits are by far my favorite way to workout; I like the idea of my moves changing up every few minutes. Last week was the trial week, I did each workout at least once (workouts 1 and 2), and I love it. The two weeks starts out really slowly, getting your body used to the moves and the demands of future workouts to come. Today, I attempted to add some extra cardio, with Turbofire HIIT 15 workout, but my knees were killing me today. I'll try again to add that Wednesday.
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So, it's Monday again! The weekend flew by and I'm hoping that this week flies by also. But most times, when you're trying to do well and workout, it snails by. Oh well, I'm working my butt off this week - how about you? What are your plans for this week?
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Good intentions
That's been my theme the last two weeks. I've wanted to go to the gym and work my frustrations out, but I have so many things going on all I can say is...I wanted to go but I didn't. On top of all that I have had a headache for two days. I guess dealing with pressure changes makes my head go nuts. I will definitely try to do my back and cardio workout in the am. I'll get back with you.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Back at it - chest and triceps
Hey all!!! Did this workout last night! However, I was too tired to post it - better late than never. Btw- my triceps were screaming!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
For now
I'm still in the gym, still working out, still trying to eat as healthy as I can...right now, I just don't have the energy to put it in words for everyone. So, for the time being I will just post pics of my workout logs for you all who are following me.
It's only temporary - I will be back with my long-winded posts soon.
Smooches!!!!
It's only temporary - I will be back with my long-winded posts soon.
Smooches!!!!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
My program of choice
Hey lovelies!
I wanted to share the workout that I was advised to use in order build muscle, lose fat, and get lean. I work out with a serious body builder who is also very sweet and knowledgeable in his pursuit of the perfect body. So, I've taken on the task of hitting the gym and pumping the iron I need to meet my goals.
Yep! That's what I'm doing. She is cute and sweet, but this woman is a beast in the gym! Her LiveFit Program is found on Body building website with loads of information - recipes, lifting routines, tips, and a killer meal plan to follow if you want the best results.
The program is broken up into three phases; each one lasting four weeks.
Phase 1 is the muscle building phase (the one I'm currently on). During this phase you only lift, no cardio, weights only. She is trying to get you to build muscle without depleting your calories which maintains the precious, calorie burning muscle, you just put on! If the idea of not doing cardio makes you a little light-headed, don't worry, I felt the exact same way. You really get used to not doing any cardio at all! Don't get used to it, because she brings it right back to yo ass in phase two!
If you're wondering what phase one consists of - here it is!
Jamie doesn't advocate counting calories just yet - that will come back in phase two. Eating clean is the way she advises, it's hard, but doable.
I'm on week 3 now, and her program allows for a five-day split where you can work your most stubborn body part. In my case, I chose to do Chest and Triceps twice a week because that is my most undesirable area. Especially my triceps - flabby and out of control!
I'll keep you posted on my progress soon, just wanted to share this with you!
I wanted to share the workout that I was advised to use in order build muscle, lose fat, and get lean. I work out with a serious body builder who is also very sweet and knowledgeable in his pursuit of the perfect body. So, I've taken on the task of hitting the gym and pumping the iron I need to meet my goals.
Yep! That's what I'm doing. She is cute and sweet, but this woman is a beast in the gym! Her LiveFit Program is found on Body building website with loads of information - recipes, lifting routines, tips, and a killer meal plan to follow if you want the best results.
The program is broken up into three phases; each one lasting four weeks.
Phase 1 is the muscle building phase (the one I'm currently on). During this phase you only lift, no cardio, weights only. She is trying to get you to build muscle without depleting your calories which maintains the precious, calorie burning muscle, you just put on! If the idea of not doing cardio makes you a little light-headed, don't worry, I felt the exact same way. You really get used to not doing any cardio at all! Don't get used to it, because she brings it right back to yo ass in phase two!
If you're wondering what phase one consists of - here it is!
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Jamie doesn't advocate counting calories just yet - that will come back in phase two. Eating clean is the way she advises, it's hard, but doable.
I'm on week 3 now, and her program allows for a five-day split where you can work your most stubborn body part. In my case, I chose to do Chest and Triceps twice a week because that is my most undesirable area. Especially my triceps - flabby and out of control!
I'll keep you posted on my progress soon, just wanted to share this with you!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Chest and triceps
Late working out this week so much going on. I lifted a little heavier today!!!!
Happy Hump Day!!!
Happy Hump Day!!!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
And here they are...
Oh no, I'm not shy at all. If I'm going to put my dreams and desires in to motion, I have to face the facts...the FAT facts!
May 2012
May 2012
Why in the hell am I smiling??? SMDH!!!
So there you have it! Mitzi in all of her fatness! Don't get used to it - hopefully my 6 week shot will look a lot better than this!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Day 1 - Today was a good day!
My workout for today was Legs! I did 5 mins on the Elliptical for a warm-up
Here's my food diary for today
| Workout | 6/4/2012 | ||
| Exercise | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
| Leg press | 90x12 | 90x12 | 90x12 |
| Leg Extensions | 60x12 | 60x12 | 60x12 |
| Wide stance barbell squat | 20x12 | 25x12 | 25x12 |
| Seated leg curl | 40x12 | 50x12 | 50x12 |
| Standing calf raises | 50x12 | 50x12 | 50x12 |
| Glutes kick backs | 60x12 | 65x12 | 65x12 |
Here's my food diary for today
June 5, 2012
| FOODS | Calories | Carbs | Fat | Protein | Cholest | Sodium | Sugars | Fiber |
| Breakfast | ||||||||
| Muscletech - 100% Premium Whey Protein Plus Chocolate, 1 scoop (33g) | 120 | 9g | 1g | 20g | 35mg | 95mg | 2g | 1g |
| Silk - Pure Almond, Unsweetened Vanilla, 1 cup | 35 | 1g | 3g | 1g | 0mg | 150mg | 0g | 1g |
| Vega Sport - Pre-Workout Energizer Acai Berry, 0.6 oz/18g powder | 70 | 16g | 1g | 0g | 0mg | 58mg | 12g | 1g |
| Bananas - Raw, 100 g | 89 | 23g | 0g | 1g | 0mg | 1mg | 12g | 3g |
| Equal - Sweetener - 1 Packet, 4 packet | 16 | 4g | 0g | 0g | 0mg | 0mg | 3g | 0g |
| Lipton Green Tea Honey Lemon - 1 Bag, 1 bag | 0 | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0mg | 0mg | 0g | 0g |
| Morning Snack | ||||||||
| Apples - Raw, with skin, 175 g | 91 | 24g | 0g | 0g | 0mg | 2mg | 18g | 4g |
| Skippy - Peanut Butter, Natural Creamy, 2 tbsp | 190 | 6g | 16g | 7g | 0mg | 150mg | 3g | 2g |
| Lunch | ||||||||
| Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 0.33 cup, chopped or diced | 76 | 0g | 2g | 14g | 39mg | 34mg | 0g | 0g |
| Barilla Plus - Whole Wheat Penne, 2 oz. | 210 | 38g | 2g | 10g | 0mg | 25mg | 2g | 4g |
| Kraft Philadelphia - Cooking Cream - Savory Garlic, 1/8 cup | 55 | 3g | 5g | 2g | 15mg | 240mg | 2g | 0g |
| Birdseye Steamers Hearty Farmhouse Mix - Carrots, Brocolli and Cauliflower, 0.05 x bag | 2 | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0mg | 0mg | 0g | 0g |
| Afternoon/pre-workout snack | ||||||||
| Generic - Hard Boiled Egg Whites (No Yolk), 3 egg | 51 | 1g | 0g | 12g | 0mg | 165mg | 0g | 0g |
| Strawberries - Raw, 150 g | 48 | 12g | 0g | 1g | 0mg | 2mg | 7g | 3g |
| Land O' Lakes - Snack 'n Cheese to-Go Co-Jack Snack Cheese, 1 portion | 80 | 0g | 7g | 5g | 20mg | 140mg | 0g | 0g |
| Dinner | ||||||||
| Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 0.33 cup, chopped or diced | 76 | 0g | 2g | 14g | 39mg | 34mg | 0g | 0g |
| Barilla Plus - Whole Wheat Penne, 2 oz. | 210 | 38g | 2g | 10g | 0mg | 25mg | 2g | 4g |
| Kraft Philadelphia - Cooking Cream - Savory Garlic, 1/8 cup | 55 | 3g | 5g | 2g | 15mg | 240mg | 2g | 0g |
| Birdseye Steamers Hearty Farmhouse Mix - Carrots, Brocolli and Cauliflower, 0.05 x bag | 2 | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0mg | 0mg | 0g | 0g |
| TOTAL: | 1,476 | 178g | 46g | 99g | 163mg | 1,361mg | 65g | 23g |
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