It seems like every September, I get sick after my bday! I have decided that bdays cause me unwanted stress and my body is rejecting the idea of getting older. So it has been decided, I will stay 26 for awhile (that is how it works right? you stay in your 20's until you get to an age where you are comfortable with things, then start annoucing it again?)
So being sick definately put a damper on my training as well as things at work. How do you keep up with lifes demands, especially when you body is telling you to STOP and what you really need is some rest? I definately took time off work and took naps everyday. I would not say I am 100% yet, but am going to venture out for some hot yoga today. Hopefully I can make this a weekly occurance, as I know in the past it has helped me with stress.
What are you best stress relieveing techniques?
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Updated results
Hey guys,
So I found the lost post from the other day (there will be a lot of mistakes and craziness the next few weeks), it should be posted now. Here are my updated results as promised! I will compare the start to now.
Start/ Current/ Difference
So I found the lost post from the other day (there will be a lot of mistakes and craziness the next few weeks), it should be posted now. Here are my updated results as promised! I will compare the start to now.
Start/ Current/ Difference
Weight: 148.8/ 137.4/ -11.4
Body Fat : 22%/ 20.7 /-1.3
Fat Mass : 32 lbs/ 28.4 /-3.6
Fat Free Mass: 116 /109/ -7
Total Body Water: 85 lbs /79/ -6
Measurements (in inches):
Arm R: 12/11.5 /-.5
Chest: 33 /32.5 /-.5
Waist: 29/ 28/ -1
Hips: 36 /35.5 /-.5
Butt:40 /39/ -1
Thigh R: 24/ 23.5/ -.5
Shoulder: 41.5/ 40/ -1.5
So there definately has been a change in body composition. I wish I had taken pictures to show the difference in how my upper body has changed, definately more tone to my arms, as well as my butt has shrunk! YAY. The next 4 weeks are going to be the hardest.
what should my next post be about? more about fat loss? motivation? Nutrition? let me know!
JG
Saturday, September 18, 2010
just my luck
I have bene having very bad luck the past 24 hrs!
I just wrote an amazing blog for you all (including science on fat breakdown!!!) and I guess I double clicked and it didnt post it!
I am off to work now, but will repost later.
xoxo
JG
I just wrote an amazing blog for you all (including science on fat breakdown!!!) and I guess I double clicked and it didnt post it!
I am off to work now, but will repost later.
xoxo
JG
5 weeks until competition
Ok, So there is officially 5 weeks until the UFE Halloween Mayhem. (4 weeks of prep left). I may use either coutdown, in my head I am counting down 4 week, because if I am not ready by then, there is nothing that can be done that last week. (The last week is reserved for depletion, which is a whole otherpost in itself)
We did my measurements and I am down in MANY areas. YAY! My butt is the MOST stubborn (as is anyones). I left those numbers at work, but they will be up here tmr.
The fat cells in your butt is actually different then the fat, say, in your stomach. The fat calls in your butt have more alpha receptors as opposed to beta receptors (which will more readily be burned off). Beta cells are found in higher numbers in women expecially the lower body region and don't like to let themselves go. Isn't that great? :P
This weekend I definately need to take it easy. I want to get my groceries and cook some good food (as good as pre contest food can be!), watch missed episodes of True Blood and Jersey Shore.
The next four week are going to be very difficult. As anyone does, motivation will be needed daily. As silly as it sounds, I am going to print off little reminders to myself why I am doing all this and post some pics of people who motivate me or of myself when I felt AMAZING!
Off to work I go, and will have my updated results posted today or tmr.
xoxo
JG
We did my measurements and I am down in MANY areas. YAY! My butt is the MOST stubborn (as is anyones). I left those numbers at work, but they will be up here tmr.
The fat cells in your butt is actually different then the fat, say, in your stomach. The fat calls in your butt have more alpha receptors as opposed to beta receptors (which will more readily be burned off). Beta cells are found in higher numbers in women expecially the lower body region and don't like to let themselves go. Isn't that great? :P
This weekend I definately need to take it easy. I want to get my groceries and cook some good food (as good as pre contest food can be!), watch missed episodes of True Blood and Jersey Shore.
The next four week are going to be very difficult. As anyone does, motivation will be needed daily. As silly as it sounds, I am going to print off little reminders to myself why I am doing all this and post some pics of people who motivate me or of myself when I felt AMAZING!
Off to work I go, and will have my updated results posted today or tmr.
xoxo
JG
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Found this...
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?
"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?
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
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