and had to post it!
"Discipline is the art of merging motivation with organization. You aren't disciplined unless you're dedicated to something. And you cannot be dedicated to something unless you WANT it. Before you strive to "learn discipline", first figure out what you want."
-unknown
What do YOU want?
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Failed at bloggin!
Ok So I have had a very diffcult time keeping up with this blog. I am commiting to write more frequently.
The past two weeks have been pretty good as far as competition prep goes. There definately has been an increase in training and cardio and a decrease in calories. My last weigh in, there was not really any change. It is slightly fustrating knowing you are getting your butt out of bed at 6 am every day to do cardio and weighing every ounce of food you eat, and then see no results! I am confident this week that there will be change. My body is doesnt seem to react immmediately to change.
There is 4.5 weeks until the week of the show. The next couple of weeks are going to be very hard, especially since it is getting darker and colder! Next week I cut out the white potato that I have post workout, I will be very sad to see it go.
I have a lineup of people who want to take me out to commit carbicide after my shows. Right now it all sounds so delicious, but I know at the time I will be too scared to eat too much bad food as I have worked SO SO hard to get where I am today. It's just not worth it. (plus the pain my stomach will be in).
I hope you are all working towards your goals (wether it be fitness related or not)
Until next time (which I promise will be sooner then later!!)
The past two weeks have been pretty good as far as competition prep goes. There definately has been an increase in training and cardio and a decrease in calories. My last weigh in, there was not really any change. It is slightly fustrating knowing you are getting your butt out of bed at 6 am every day to do cardio and weighing every ounce of food you eat, and then see no results! I am confident this week that there will be change. My body is doesnt seem to react immmediately to change.
There is 4.5 weeks until the week of the show. The next couple of weeks are going to be very hard, especially since it is getting darker and colder! Next week I cut out the white potato that I have post workout, I will be very sad to see it go.
I have a lineup of people who want to take me out to commit carbicide after my shows. Right now it all sounds so delicious, but I know at the time I will be too scared to eat too much bad food as I have worked SO SO hard to get where I am today. It's just not worth it. (plus the pain my stomach will be in).
I hope you are all working towards your goals (wether it be fitness related or not)
Until next time (which I promise will be sooner then later!!)
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Back at it
SO after vacation, and a brief blog writing hiatus, I am back at it! (common lets be real here, who jumps right back into everything after vacation!) What I did get right back on track to was my training for the show, as well as my normal eating plan.
I am officially 9 weeks out until my show. I have registered as well as ordered new bikini! I am really excited for it. This past weekend was the Canadian Fitness Professional conference in Toronto, and it re-ignited my passion for health and wellness. I think no matter where I am in life or the world, this is always something I will do, in some way or another.
We alsohad our awards Gala. And last year I blew it big time! I ended up drinking and eating ALOT of bad food (sliders, pizza, brownies PLUS alcohol!) It totally threw me off track of my training. This year I held strong. I was starving, but opted to eat an apple and some nuts, and although not the best option, ate the meat from the mini burgers and tossed the bun. (Better to eat something then let your body go into starvation.) and no booze!
When situations come up with uncontrolable circumstances, you have to be in charge and not play victim. At a friends wedding I brought a bag with chicken and veggies so I wouldn't be stuck without clean eats. We can't live in a cave forever (although it would make things easier) the outside world is a reality we must face.
Tmr I will post a weight update (and possibly measurements if I can get someone to help me out at work):)
Stay tuned for the recipe of the week.. and please.. send me your fav recipes!
JG
I am officially 9 weeks out until my show. I have registered as well as ordered new bikini! I am really excited for it. This past weekend was the Canadian Fitness Professional conference in Toronto, and it re-ignited my passion for health and wellness. I think no matter where I am in life or the world, this is always something I will do, in some way or another.
We alsohad our awards Gala. And last year I blew it big time! I ended up drinking and eating ALOT of bad food (sliders, pizza, brownies PLUS alcohol!) It totally threw me off track of my training. This year I held strong. I was starving, but opted to eat an apple and some nuts, and although not the best option, ate the meat from the mini burgers and tossed the bun. (Better to eat something then let your body go into starvation.) and no booze!
When situations come up with uncontrolable circumstances, you have to be in charge and not play victim. At a friends wedding I brought a bag with chicken and veggies so I wouldn't be stuck without clean eats. We can't live in a cave forever (although it would make things easier) the outside world is a reality we must face.
Tmr I will post a weight update (and possibly measurements if I can get someone to help me out at work):)
Stay tuned for the recipe of the week.. and please.. send me your fav recipes!
JG
Saturday, July 24, 2010
vacation Countdown is over
Alright, today is the day I leave for vacation!
Officialy I am at 20.6% BF. I am at 29.4 lbs of BF, 113.4 lean mass.
CANNOT WAIT TO BE IN A BIKINI FOR A WEEK!
thank you...
and the countdown to fitness competition will continue when I return..
xoxox
JG
Officialy I am at 20.6% BF. I am at 29.4 lbs of BF, 113.4 lean mass.
CANNOT WAIT TO BE IN A BIKINI FOR A WEEK!
thank you...
and the countdown to fitness competition will continue when I return..
xoxox
JG
Friday, July 16, 2010
Weekly Results
Hey guys!
So I am pleased to announce that I lost 2 lbs of BF last week! I am at 21.2% BF. It was definately a challenge. With the heat and that certain time of month, cravings were a plenty! I reminded myself daily of my goals and no matter how hungry I felt or how easy it would be to stop and grab fast food, I held out.
I have probably said this a million time, but if you dont have the inner motivation to achieve your goals, then you are setting yourself up for success. Noone else can want it as bad as you do and noone else can get you through the painful chocolate craving moments. It definately helps having a group of people around that are supportive (they have done studies on this. will post article soon). In the end though, it is you keeping you out of that jar of peanut butter at 2am.
I am excited for this weekend as I am visiting my parents in Waterdown. Sitting by the pool all weekend (weather pemiting) Also ALOT of cooking to be done. And of course, getting ready for my vacation.
When I first started this blog, it was to track my success up until my vacation. As of March 8th I have lost 8 lbs of body fat, from 25.5% to todays 21.2%. My actualy weight has not changed drastically due to muscle gain, water retention etc. But I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!
Im going to buy a new bathing suit tonight to celebrate. Thats right, I am NOT celebrating with food.
Here's to a wonderful weekend. Happy Training!
JG
So I am pleased to announce that I lost 2 lbs of BF last week! I am at 21.2% BF. It was definately a challenge. With the heat and that certain time of month, cravings were a plenty! I reminded myself daily of my goals and no matter how hungry I felt or how easy it would be to stop and grab fast food, I held out.
I have probably said this a million time, but if you dont have the inner motivation to achieve your goals, then you are setting yourself up for success. Noone else can want it as bad as you do and noone else can get you through the painful chocolate craving moments. It definately helps having a group of people around that are supportive (they have done studies on this. will post article soon). In the end though, it is you keeping you out of that jar of peanut butter at 2am.
I am excited for this weekend as I am visiting my parents in Waterdown. Sitting by the pool all weekend (weather pemiting) Also ALOT of cooking to be done. And of course, getting ready for my vacation.
When I first started this blog, it was to track my success up until my vacation. As of March 8th I have lost 8 lbs of body fat, from 25.5% to todays 21.2%. My actualy weight has not changed drastically due to muscle gain, water retention etc. But I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!
Im going to buy a new bathing suit tonight to celebrate. Thats right, I am NOT celebrating with food.
Here's to a wonderful weekend. Happy Training!
JG
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Recipe of the Week
Here is a great recipe for change from your normal breakfast routine. ( I would still have additional protein and a piece of fruit with this!)
buckwheat flour (organic, wheat free)
Larges rolled oats
egg white
low fat becel, melted
cinnamon
vanilla extract
sweetener of choice (agave or other)
blueberries
anything else to flavour that you desire
Think pancake consistency when making these.
add agave on top as the most amazing syrup (other than maple) ever.
Let me know what you think!
P.S. After our calorie cut a week and half ago, Im definately feeling the pinch! Update on friday on results.
Happy training!
buckwheat flour (organic, wheat free)
Larges rolled oats
egg white
low fat becel, melted
cinnamon
vanilla extract
sweetener of choice (agave or other)
blueberries
anything else to flavour that you desire
Think pancake consistency when making these.
add agave on top as the most amazing syrup (other than maple) ever.
Let me know what you think!
P.S. After our calorie cut a week and half ago, Im definately feeling the pinch! Update on friday on results.
Happy training!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Challenges
Over the past 6 months I have faced many challenges. At some points I didn't feel like I was every going to make it through. From living situations that just weren't right, money problems, transfering with work, being sick often and just overall lack of motivation. I was not focused on any of my fitness goals.
Sometimes life throws you into a bad spot and its up to you to get yourself out. We need to fall and go through pain in order to really appreciate the good things in life, to learn from our mistakes. That is what makes you succesful. If you continue to make the same mistakes over and over, well, some people just need more time then others:P
I am very thankful to those who have helped me out of the situation I was in. There were times when I felt like giving up everything I had worked towards over the years, but am lucky to have people around me who truly care. Always be there for those closest to you. You never know when you might need a helping hand.
The past 2 months I have re-focused myself and done a lot of thinking and planning. I have not achieved the fitness goals that I set out to achieve over a year ago. And that REALLY bugs me! But I know now I am on the right track.(even though it is 43 degrees outside right now, no A/C, but let me tell you that kills any nighttime cravings).
In order for me to be succesful at achieving my goals I had to really decide what was important to me. Was it going out and having fun with friends? Or relaxing and spending time with the ones closest to me and feeling rested the next day? Do I need my own apartment or can I settle for something else until I can pay down my debt and actually afford to eat?
I ended up selling my car, taking some much needed help in the area of living situation and making up my mind about making no excuses for eating bad (no matter how emotional of a day it was) and getting back into a regular exercise routine.
And here I am now. What kind of plan do you have in place for yourself? Have you covered all the bases? If you are serious about achieving any goal, you must plan, plan, plan. And be consistent. Eating good for one week does not equal weight loss. Its a lifestyle change that needs to be made, for good. People might laugh at me when I carry around a huge cooler full of meals for the day or have to eat every 3 hours. If you want serious results, you have to be serious about what it really takes!!!
Here is an update on my measurements
Arm: 11.75 (-.25)
Chest: 33.5 (+.5) (most likely back has increased, not actualy chest unfortunately)
Waist: 29 (no change)
Hips: 33.5 (-.5)
Butt: 39 (-1)
Thighs: 24 (no change)
Shoulder: 40.5 (-1)
I'm really happy that I went down inches in my lower body, especially my butt! Such a stubborn area to lose weight for me. My upper body drops it like its hot. We have made a cut by 20% in cals starting this week. We will see how that pans out. Weigh in on friday!
Vacation is in 19 days as well!! Who wants to go bikini shopping??
xoxo
JG
Sometimes life throws you into a bad spot and its up to you to get yourself out. We need to fall and go through pain in order to really appreciate the good things in life, to learn from our mistakes. That is what makes you succesful. If you continue to make the same mistakes over and over, well, some people just need more time then others:P
I am very thankful to those who have helped me out of the situation I was in. There were times when I felt like giving up everything I had worked towards over the years, but am lucky to have people around me who truly care. Always be there for those closest to you. You never know when you might need a helping hand.
The past 2 months I have re-focused myself and done a lot of thinking and planning. I have not achieved the fitness goals that I set out to achieve over a year ago. And that REALLY bugs me! But I know now I am on the right track.(even though it is 43 degrees outside right now, no A/C, but let me tell you that kills any nighttime cravings).
In order for me to be succesful at achieving my goals I had to really decide what was important to me. Was it going out and having fun with friends? Or relaxing and spending time with the ones closest to me and feeling rested the next day? Do I need my own apartment or can I settle for something else until I can pay down my debt and actually afford to eat?
I ended up selling my car, taking some much needed help in the area of living situation and making up my mind about making no excuses for eating bad (no matter how emotional of a day it was) and getting back into a regular exercise routine.
And here I am now. What kind of plan do you have in place for yourself? Have you covered all the bases? If you are serious about achieving any goal, you must plan, plan, plan. And be consistent. Eating good for one week does not equal weight loss. Its a lifestyle change that needs to be made, for good. People might laugh at me when I carry around a huge cooler full of meals for the day or have to eat every 3 hours. If you want serious results, you have to be serious about what it really takes!!!
Here is an update on my measurements
Arm: 11.75 (-.25)
Chest: 33.5 (+.5) (most likely back has increased, not actualy chest unfortunately)
Waist: 29 (no change)
Hips: 33.5 (-.5)
Butt: 39 (-1)
Thighs: 24 (no change)
Shoulder: 40.5 (-1)
I'm really happy that I went down inches in my lower body, especially my butt! Such a stubborn area to lose weight for me. My upper body drops it like its hot. We have made a cut by 20% in cals starting this week. We will see how that pans out. Weigh in on friday!
Vacation is in 19 days as well!! Who wants to go bikini shopping??
xoxo
JG
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