Mommalu's Transfirmation Journal

[mommalu]

I don't know you, but I love those cable cross over.
Awesome on the dip!!

I also love them thandie. I feel like I'm getting a nice stretch along with my workout.
Today...Tuesday
Fasted Cardio 40 min run @5mph /5min walk at 2.9mph
Also worked those abs.

This is so much fun!! I was dragging getting myself out of bed, but once I got there, I was fine. I always feel so refreshed when I'm done.

 

[mommalu]

Thursday Feb 12th

Met with a Personal Trainer today for an assessment. It was pretty interesting to see where I was at.
I'm thinking about hiring him but not till after I get back from my vacation.
Hubby & I decided since plane tickets are outrageously expensive, that we are going to drive to Vegas for my Birthday next month. I'm so excited!! A road trip... How fun. Only thing...it's 1700 miles.
So, when I get back, I may start up with a personal trainer. What are your thoughts on one? Is it worth hiring one?? $500 for 24/30 min sessions.

Today was cardio day. 50 min on the treadmill,

 

[Thandie]

Thursday Feb 12th

Met with a Personal Trainer today for an assessment. It was pretty interesting to see where I was at.
I'm thinking about hiring him but not till after I get back from my vacation.
Hubby & I decided since plane tickets are outrageously expensive, that we are going to drive to Vegas for my Birthday next month. I'm so excited!! A road trip... How fun. Only thing...it's 1700 miles.
So, when I get back, I may start up with a personal trainer. What are your thoughts on one? Is it worth hiring one?? $500 for 24/30 min sessions.

Today was cardio day. 50 min on the treadmill,

That's going to be fun for you; besides, you'll get some warm weather in Vegas.
The trainer is a good idea, providing he/she's a good one. In terms of fees, I'm from NY and the prices here are very different. The average package here are, for a good gym is 10 sessions for about $1200 and the sessions are one hour. So, to me that sounds like a good deal. You'll learn a lot from a professional.

 

[mommalu]

I just had to share...

I was able to do 2 pull ups today(and no assistance needed) I did this 3X so 6 in all
I also started doing deadlifts and boy can I feel my hams!!
I started a new program doing full body workouts 3X/week I'll post tomorrow.

 

[mommalu]

I was away for a few days on an unexpected business trip and let me tell you~ It through my workout/diet in a tailspin.
I was NOT prepared for this.
I'm back on track now and ready to keep moving forward.

What do YOU do when life gives you unexpected choices?

 

[Thandie]

I was away for a few days on an unexpected business trip and let me tell you~ It through my workout/diet in a tailspin.
I was NOT prepared for this.
I'm back on track now and ready to keep moving forward.

What do YOU do when life gives you unexpected choices?

Life will throw us off with unexpected choices from time to time. You have to deal with those choices as they come, since we have no control of it. Once you get thrown off, you just get back on it. To think things will go according to what we need or want is unrealistic as you probably know. Actually, I find that every time I get thrown off, I learn something new. I learn how to deal with challenges more readily.
I hope it made sense.

 

[ironwings]

i just had to share...

I was able to do 2 pull ups today(and no assistance needed) i did this 3x so 6 in all
I also started doing deadlifts and boy can i feel my hams!!
I started a new program doing full body workouts 3x/week i'll post tomorrow.

awesome!!!!! Awesome!!!

 

[mommalu]

Life will throw us off with unexpected choices from time to time. You have to deal with those choices as they come, since we have no control of it. Once you get thrown off, you just get back on it. To think things will go according to what we need or want is unrealistic as you probably know. Actually, I find that every time I get thrown off, I learn something new. I learn how to deal with challenges more readily.
I hope it made sense.

Thanks thandie for the encouragement(as always) It's always nice to hear it from someone else that you are not alone.
I have a vacation coming up next month for 2 weeks that I am planning for. I know they have a club 2 miles away and that I'll be set for my workouts there. The food will be a bit more challenging but I'll get through it just fine. It's going to be a "road trip" to Vegas (1800 miles) I'm so excited about this.
I plan on making homemade beef jerky as a snack and bringing lots of water. I don't drink soda/juice so that's not a problem for me.
What other snacks can you think of that are body friendly?

 

[Thandie]

Thanks thandie for the encouragement(as always) It's always nice to hear it from someone else that you are not alone.
I have a vacation coming up next month for 2 weeks that I am planning for. I know they have a club 2 miles away and that I'll be set for my workouts there. The food will be a bit more challenging but I'll get through it just fine. It's going to be a "road trip" to Vegas (1800 miles) I'm so excited about this.
I plan on making homemade beef jerky as a snack and bringing lots of water. I don't drink soda/juice so that's not a problem for me.
What other snacks can you think of that are body friendly?

Remember, when traveling, food choices will be different so don't expect to be good most of the time. Besides, this is a time where you should enjoy yourself without going crazy. That said, you can bring:
Rice cakes with any topping you want.
Always sweet potato. (my preference is organic Yams)
protein drink.
turkey jerky.
carrots and celery sticks with Hommus.

You have two weeks so, I'll come up with some more later.

 

[ironwings]

Thanks thandie for the encouragement(as always) It's always nice to hear it from someone else that you are not alone.
I have a vacation coming up next month for 2 weeks that I am planning for. I know they have a club 2 miles away and that I'll be set for my workouts there. The food will be a bit more challenging but I'll get through it just fine. It's going to be a "road trip" to Vegas (1800 miles) I'm so excited about this.
I plan on making homemade beef jerky as a snack and bringing lots of water. I don't drink soda/juice so that's not a problem for me.
What other snacks can you think of that are body friendly?

I have to say needto's protein bar mix is pretty good and travels well.

Also, there has been much research (both medical and fitness) on the non necessity of eating 6 meals a day. I certainly don't recommend dropping this by any means but there are tons of people that don't do well on that for many reasons. With this said, they too lose weight and get in shape - at any age. Don't feel like you have to get a ton of meals in. Eat well proportioned meals and keep your calories in check. I really wouldn't worry so much about timing while on vacation. HOWEVER, I do know that once your body gets used to eating so often it can do weird things when you don't - so snacks are handy for this situation - particularly pre and post workout. Oh and don't forget - you don't have to go to a gym to get a workout in!! I do them in a park or beach all the time.

I have some other recipes for healthy "muffins" that I will post for you later. They do really well on the road.