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
Sunday, November 21, 2010
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
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Weekly Motivation
My friend had emailed this to me years ago, and I kept it in my inbox to re-read, and happened to stumble on it today.
45 Life Lessons
Was written By Regina Brett of The PlainDealer, Cleveland, Ohio. To celebrate growing older she once wrote 'The 45 Lessons Life Taught Me'.
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It 's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is upto you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will, stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift
45 Life Lessons
Was written By Regina Brett of The PlainDealer, Cleveland, Ohio. To celebrate growing older she once wrote 'The 45 Lessons Life Taught Me'.
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It 's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is upto you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will, stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift
Sicktember
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?
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?
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