Next week I have to move. The good thing is I don't actually have anything to move. The bad thing is I don't have anything to put in my new apartment! Which is totally fine, I have learned to live with minimal things and that these things don't define who we are. I see people everyday which seem to have everything society deems as being succesful, but they don't look happy. Which is sad. I don't want to live my life constantly angry (do you see those people pushing and rushing to get on the subway..? I mean really.)
Today I am visiting my parents and doggies. They are the best. The past two years I haven't really had a home, so it always feels good to come here. I am excited to have my own place and somewhere to call my own. :)
There is 12.5 weeks until my next show, and 10 weeks until my photo/video shoot. It's time to get serious. :) So much easier said then done. ( I love ice cream)
;)
xoxo
JG
Friday, April 22, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Update
Hello Everyone! Sorry for the hiatus. So much has happened in the past months that I have not posted! I actually did prep and compete in a show AND placed 2nd! I could not be happier. I know I have a lot to work on, but that just motivates me to keep going. There is 14 weeks until my next show and I have all intentions to keep updating my blog on my journey to IDFA on July 23, 2011. Stay tuned for more.. xoxo JG
Sunday, November 21, 2010
sunday = cooking day!
Sunday is my official cooking day. I do my grocery shopping on sat, so sunday is a breeze! I was lucky enough to recruit someone to drive me to the grocery store. This makes it way easier to buy a massive load of protein and veggies. I calculated it out. and I bought 17 lbs of protein (in talapia and chicken breast). It makes me so happy to know I don't need to worry about food for 2 weeks.
Today I am cooking chicken breast with mesquite seasoning and talapia with dill/cayenne and also some that have montreal chicken spice. So delicious! I buy frozen vegetables to save time during the week.
Last week was a fairly successful week for me training wise. I missed a cardio session as I have. again, fallen sick. But I was really good with my food (considering how bad I needed groceries!) and am down .5% BF.
Tonight I am off to my parents house to enjoy a home cooked meal, then back to Toronto for a week of training , healthy eating and work!
xoxo
JG
Today I am cooking chicken breast with mesquite seasoning and talapia with dill/cayenne and also some that have montreal chicken spice. So delicious! I buy frozen vegetables to save time during the week.
Last week was a fairly successful week for me training wise. I missed a cardio session as I have. again, fallen sick. But I was really good with my food (considering how bad I needed groceries!) and am down .5% BF.
Tonight I am off to my parents house to enjoy a home cooked meal, then back to Toronto for a week of training , healthy eating and work!
xoxo
JG
Thursday, November 11, 2010
What gets in the way of you achieving your goals...
This happens to all of us. To anyone who says it doesn't, is a liar! I have definately had my fair share of ups and downs and am still working my way out of a down time in my life! The important thing is to not give up and keep your eye on your goal.
One of the hardest things for me is in the evening by this point I have usually been at work for 9-10 hrs, had my training session + cardio and still have a few more clients to go. I am tired and even thought I prepared some clean food to eat, anything else (sugary and fatty) seems way better! You would think as trainers that we would all have healthy food in the office. NO WAY! there is definately chocolate, cookies and who knows what else always in that office. I know EVERYONE has to deal with bad food in the workplace. Especially now " tis the season" there seems to be more treats popping up everywhere.
This is what I do to stay on track.
VISUALIZE! Think of your goal, and how bad you want it. Now think of how bad you will feel by doing something that will derail you from you goal. The feeling of guilt after you cheat is worse then how you feel (or think you will feel) if you don;t give in to your craving.
I put little reminders everywhere of my goal. It is true, motivation is like bathing, it is required daily (or fairly often at least!:p) Wether it is a pic on my phone or something to read near my bed so I see it every night before I sleep or wake up. It also helps to tell others about your goal. The more people you have to keep you accountable and on your side the easier it will be.
Sometimes this takes a difficult chat ( telling your family you will NOT be eating pumpkin pie, extra gravy and who knows what else at x-mas dinner can be tough, but speak from the heart and explain to them why it is so important to you). My most successful clients are those who had a great support system around them. At first they might be resistant to your change, lets face it, noone likes change and this effects them as well! But if you show your dedication to your goal, they will soon follow suit. Who knows they might be converted to a new healthy lifestyle as well.
That all for me tonight. I dont have any weight training planned until monday and I have done all my cardio for the week! This weekend I desperately need to catchup on cooking food and cleaning. But I will enjoy being able to take it easy this weekend.
xoxo JG
One of the hardest things for me is in the evening by this point I have usually been at work for 9-10 hrs, had my training session + cardio and still have a few more clients to go. I am tired and even thought I prepared some clean food to eat, anything else (sugary and fatty) seems way better! You would think as trainers that we would all have healthy food in the office. NO WAY! there is definately chocolate, cookies and who knows what else always in that office. I know EVERYONE has to deal with bad food in the workplace. Especially now " tis the season" there seems to be more treats popping up everywhere.
This is what I do to stay on track.
VISUALIZE! Think of your goal, and how bad you want it. Now think of how bad you will feel by doing something that will derail you from you goal. The feeling of guilt after you cheat is worse then how you feel (or think you will feel) if you don;t give in to your craving.
I put little reminders everywhere of my goal. It is true, motivation is like bathing, it is required daily (or fairly often at least!:p) Wether it is a pic on my phone or something to read near my bed so I see it every night before I sleep or wake up. It also helps to tell others about your goal. The more people you have to keep you accountable and on your side the easier it will be.
Sometimes this takes a difficult chat ( telling your family you will NOT be eating pumpkin pie, extra gravy and who knows what else at x-mas dinner can be tough, but speak from the heart and explain to them why it is so important to you). My most successful clients are those who had a great support system around them. At first they might be resistant to your change, lets face it, noone likes change and this effects them as well! But if you show your dedication to your goal, they will soon follow suit. Who knows they might be converted to a new healthy lifestyle as well.
That all for me tonight. I dont have any weight training planned until monday and I have done all my cardio for the week! This weekend I desperately need to catchup on cooking food and cleaning. But I will enjoy being able to take it easy this weekend.
xoxo JG
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
New Goals
Today I set a short term goal with my trainer (who is my new trainer btw). I want to get to 18% BF by the end of dec. I can definately do it. I know what my biggest opportunities are, so I just gotta get in there and get 'er done!
I have been SO hungry the past two days. I feel like I am a bottomless pit. I found some delicious recipes which I will be posting.
Leg day today + cardio.. I am beat.
xoxo
JG
I have been SO hungry the past two days. I feel like I am a bottomless pit. I found some delicious recipes which I will be posting.
Leg day today + cardio.. I am beat.
xoxo
JG
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Write it down
I feel ( well flat out KNOW) that the last few blogs have been about me forgetting to write in my blog. And it happened again!
I fail at blogging! BUt thats ok, cuz here I am again. Things have been going a lot better at work, and although I am still bummed out that I didnt compete this past week, I have a lot to look forward to the next couple of weeks. I am registered for the March 19th fitness Star show. Im not sure what other shows are going on around that time, but all is a possibility at this point.
I have started a new training routine in hopes that it will help me build some better muscle in my shoulders and upper body. I'm pretty excited to see how I will look come march!
I am in dire need of sleep, wanted to give a quick update, and will be writing down in my day planner specific times to update. Best way for me to get things done,... write it down.
I fail at blogging! BUt thats ok, cuz here I am again. Things have been going a lot better at work, and although I am still bummed out that I didnt compete this past week, I have a lot to look forward to the next couple of weeks. I am registered for the March 19th fitness Star show. Im not sure what other shows are going on around that time, but all is a possibility at this point.
I have started a new training routine in hopes that it will help me build some better muscle in my shoulders and upper body. I'm pretty excited to see how I will look come march!
I am in dire need of sleep, wanted to give a quick update, and will be writing down in my day planner specific times to update. Best way for me to get things done,... write it down.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
No More competition
So I am not longer competing in oct/nov. :( I am kinda bummed out about it, but also relieved, because I know I wouldnt have been able to give it the 100% that I needed to. I am doing a photoshoot or two in the upcoming months, so I still have something to work towards!
It is really hard being a fitness professional and having others look up to you for motivation, and it makes me feel bad inside not being able to show that I can do the competition. But I know that doing a show isn't everything in the world, and there is MANY more shows to come (and muscle to be built in the meantime!!!)
There is some other things I want to try besides weight training. I used to enjoy doing yoga and would like to get back into to it to help with stress. Not sure what else, but really now is the time to try new things!
Now that I have more time not spent doing cardio, hopefully I can update my blogmore often (and I am also posting the link on my flyer to advertise my training services, so I better have something for people to read!)
xoxoxo
JG
It is really hard being a fitness professional and having others look up to you for motivation, and it makes me feel bad inside not being able to show that I can do the competition. But I know that doing a show isn't everything in the world, and there is MANY more shows to come (and muscle to be built in the meantime!!!)
There is some other things I want to try besides weight training. I used to enjoy doing yoga and would like to get back into to it to help with stress. Not sure what else, but really now is the time to try new things!
Now that I have more time not spent doing cardio, hopefully I can update my blogmore often (and I am also posting the link on my flyer to advertise my training services, so I better have something for people to read!)
xoxoxo
JG
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