No Day But Today - Jes' Journal

Thanks for all the encouragement Rachel & MissJellyBelly. I really needed that. I feel like I have no support offline. <3

DAY 17 - 10/25/08
- Ran 4 miles
- 30 minutes on the elliptical
- 5 minutes on the stairmaster
- Weights. I think one of them is called a leg press. I did 10x10 with 75lbs. Then I did the butterfly machine and I did 5x10 with 35lbs. I see myself improving a little by little. Yay :)
- 50 sit-ups

NUTRITION for DAY 17
Breakfast: 2 cups of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 1 cup of non-fat milk
Lunch: Milano sandwich on wheat from Whole Foods
Dinner: 12" Veggie sub on wheat from Subway + 4 slices of provolone cheese
Snacks: Worldwide Pure Protein Shake in Vanilla Cream
Water: 8 cups / 64 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,350 calories.
Carbs: Around 205
Fat: Around 25
Protein: Around 84

I'm obviously not done eating for the day. :p I'll update that by the end of today.

I had a REALLY good work-out today. I was in the gym by 8:15AM and I spent about 2 hours there. I worked myself hard and REALLY pushed myself. I feel so good right now :) I'm also working from 3:00PM-8:00PM and I'll be on my feet the entire time so I'll still be burning some more calories.

I can't believe I've been doing this for half a month now. Well, I've been on this journey for almost 2 months but it's been half a month when I decided to commit myself 100%. I've been hitting the gym 6 days in a week. I can do this!
 
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DAY 18 - 10/26/08
- Ran 2 miles
- 30 minutes on the elliptical
- 15 minutes on the stairmaster
- Weights. Leg press: 10x10 with 60lbs. Lat pulldown: 5x10 with 35lbs. Butterfly: 5x10 with 35lbs.
- 50 sit-ups

NUTRITION for DAY 18
Breakfast: 2 cups of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 1 cup of non-fat milk
Lunch: 2 slices of whole wheat bread, 2 tbsp of Skippy peanut butter
Dinner: Chicken burrito from Chipotle
Snacks: Worldwide Pure Protein Shake in Vanilla Cream
Water: 8 cups / 64 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,671 calories.
Carbs: Around 194
Fat: Around 51
Protein: Around 118

Not done eating for the day as it is only 9:48AM right now :p

I was up by 6AM and in the gym by 7AM. I had a pretty good work-out. I always feel like I didn't work hard enough if I don't run 4 miles. But then again I don't want my body to get used to one exercise. I made myself stay on the Stairmaster. That thing is my enemyyyyyy. My goal is to get to 30 minutes on level 3. I'm trying to do more weights.

Alrighty, I gotta get ready for work.
 
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Great effort on your weight loss so far!

I wish I can run like you!!

I sometimes eat over my calorie also especially this week with a few events and all! I went through this previously with a few buffet in a week, if I did the other days right, it should not matter at all. Weight loss will still happen. haha... but when i did it, at that point of time, I DO feel like a real FAT ASS!! LOL!!
 
Great job exercising this weekend. You are doing great!!

The stairmaster is tough work! OMGoodness do I have a hard time on that machine. It sure makes you sweat! Once I heard it makes you booty bigger, but I never used it long enough to find out. haha

Hope this weeks gives you some more weight loss. Congrats on the 10 lbs lost so far! Good for you!
 
Anytime Jess, I've been slacking on posting.. and I haven't sit on my reward goals yet.. I still have to think about them.. should do that soon.. well I guess I have the first one.. fit into my new dress that I posted a pic of on my thread.. but have you set up weight goals or inches lost goals.. like my first mini goal is to lose 21 lbs... it seems so much closer then 71 lbs.. I have 16lbs left to go!! and that just makes me happy.. but you don't like to weigh as much so maybe a certain number of inches lost would be better for you.. to me it makes it easier but may not for you.. just an idea.. hope you doing good!!
 
this is my first visit to your diary and it looks like your doing great , Well Done :)
 
Ahhh thank you all for the support! I was totally not expecting so many replies. It's SO encouraging. I really appreciate it! <3

Cybermama - Honestly, I couldn't run 2 months ago. I could barely walk 3 miles in an hour. But I kept pushing myself a little bit more every time I got on the treadmill and just got better. Running is probably my favorite thing to do at the gym. Try it! You're right about going over my calories. It's okay if I do it a day or two. I'm still exercising my butt off and doing everything right on the other days. You deserve to eat a little more this week. It was your birthday!! :)

MissJellyBelly - Thank you for the encouraging words!! :) My personal trainer LOVES to make me run up and down the stairs with a 10lb weight. That's probably what I struggle with the most when I work with him so I figured if I do the stairmaster, MAYBE it'll help? Hopefully!

Amanda - Congrats on fitting into your dress!!! I'm going to go look at your thread in a just a moment. Thank you for all your encouragement :) I set up my weight goals but not inches. IDK...I really hate numbers. A few years ago when I was working out, I was so focused on numbers. I would weigh myself daily and just get discouraged because I would see that I hadn't lost anything. NOW I know that it's only healthy to lose 1-2lbs a week but it's just discouraging to me to see no change. That's mainly the reason why I have a monthly weigh-in. I was thinking about the inches. I'm going to go buy a measuring tape. Thanks for all the ideas! :)

Trusylver - Thank you!!! :)

It's 10:35PM and I am heading in for the night. My dinner wasn't the healthiest. I had a burrito from Chipotle. Hellloooooooooooo calories but I just wanted some yummy food and felt like I deserved something. I went over my calorie intake by a little. I'm slacking in the fruit and veggie area. I shall work on that tomorrow. I think I'm going to get up at 4:15AM and hopefully be in the gym by 5AM. I have a paper due tomorrow at 3PM that I have not started so I want to get back early from the gym so I can finish it :x

Good night all!! :) You guys are amazing. I love this place :)
 
I know everyone has said it already, but your running is amazing! I used to wanna run, but I've got some knee issues that I need to take care of before I try running again.. But the stair stepper and cross trainers- my fav!

Your doing a killer job, keep up the great work and positive attitude :)
 
You have a personal trainer?? Lucky you!!!

I just bought a step, so I will be doing some steps myself. lol Not quite the same as the stairmaster though. I always hated that sinking feeling on it. lol

I've had a few personal trainers. Loved them!!

Keep up the exercise, you are doing fab!
 
Jess393 - Thank you!!! :) Is the cross trainer the machine that looks like an elliptical but you also move your arms on it? I'm horrible with names

MissJellyBelly - Thank you once again :) I think I'm going to buy a step too. I get that sinking feeling on the stairmaster and I feel so weak. Some people last soooo long on it and I just can't do it.

I was srsly slow today. I was running on about 3 hours of sleep. Totally NOT enough for me. I'm one of those people that need 8-9 hours of sleep per night and I usually do get that many. I had a paper due today so I was up early working on that until 3P. I was just tired but I really, REALLY pushed myself. It's on these days where I am super exhausted but I still get my ass in the gym and make myself workout. This only shows my dedication and I just KNOW I can do it.

DAY 19 - 10/27/08
- Ran 4 miles
- 30 minutes on the elliptical
- Weights. Leg press: 10x10 with 80lbs. Lat pulldown: 5x10 with 35lbs. Butterfly: 5x10 with 35lbs.
- 50 sit-ups

NUTRITION for DAY 19
Breakfast: 4 cups of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 2 cup of non-fat milk
Lunch: Chicken fajita bol from Chipotle
Dinner: 2 slices of 99% fat free turkey on 2 slices of Sara Lee 100% multi-grain bread. I also put in 2 slices of tomatoes and organic baby spring mix. 1 tbsp of fat-free mayo. On the side I had 1 cup of broccoli and organic baby spring mix.
Snacks: Worldwide Pure Protein Shake in Vanilla Cream
Water: 8 cups / 64 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,530 calories.
Carbs: Around 213
Fat: Around 26
Protein: Around 125

Yeah, I really need to cut out the food from Chipotle. :x But I made up for it with a healthy dinner. I have seriously been slacking with the fruits and veggies. What's up with that?! I shall work on that tomorrow!

Okay, I am wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy beyond exhausted. It's only 8PM but I am going to bed. I have a personal training session at 11AM tomorrow and I want to be fully rested for that :)

Thanks for all the support ladies. It is truly appreciated!! :)
 
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I dont think I can run now. Ive not been running for a really long time. In my school days, I didnt participate in physical education or any related activities as I had really bad asthma.

Now, im using an elliptical to exercise, just that day, I raise the bar to level 5 and I had an asthma attack the day after. The doctor said I must stick to what I did before and not raise the bar too fast.. I think im just a very impatient person. I thought i am as fit as I was in my 20s.

In my 20s yes, I could do exercise for 1 hours and still not be tired. I could run and so stairmaster... wish i was 20 again LOL!!!

I think my body fast against muscle is still very unhealthy, my plan is to build more muscle and then run!! I can wait to do that. I really an ennnnvioousss of you !! also a little jealous lol!!
 
I got my step at Wal Mart for cheap! Only $25

They were expensive at some of the sports shops.

Your workout yesterday looks awesome! Go girl! Work it!!
 
DAY 20 - 10/28/08
- Ran 1 mile
- Various exercises with personal trainer for an hour
- 30 minutes on elliptical
- 10 minutes on stairmaster
- Weights. Leg press: 5x10 with 100lbs. Lat pulldown: 5x10 with 35lbs. Seated row: 5x10 with 60lbs. Butterfly: 5x10 with 35lbs. Seated dip: 5x10 with 45lbs.

NUTRITION for DAY 20
Breakfast: 2 large eggs (omelette), 2 slices of whole wheat bread, 2 tbsp of ketchup, Yoplait Light Yogurt (strawberry)
Lunch: Half a milano sandwich on rye from Whole foods, 5oz of macaroni salad
Dinner: Half a milano sandwich on rye from Whole foods, 5oz of macaroni salad
Snacks: Worldwide Pure Protein Shake in Vanilla Cream, 2 cups of diced cantaloupe
Water: 6 cups / 48 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,737 calories.
Carbs: Around 221
Fat: Around 49
Protein: Around 110

I'll have to try and calculate my calories later on.

I'm feeling a bunch of different things. I'm really getting into weights. I LOVE it. No weights tomorrow because I really need to let my body heal. I'm mad at myself for only running 1 mile. UGH. I hate it when I don't do 4. I think I may go on a walk later on. Do 3 miles there.

Personal trainer...lets just say he REALLY kicks my butt. BUT omg I just feel like such a freaking failure. I get SO winded from the exercises he has me do. I feel the worst when I can't complete the number he wants me to do because I get so tired. At that time, I seriously feel like the fattest person in the whole universe. I feel so obese and overweight. It makes me want to cry. How can I run so fast and do all the other machines, lift, etc. for HOURS but when I have to spend that 1 hour with him I feel like I'm dying??? Am I not pushing myself hard enough when I work out alone??? Am I doing something wrong??

I am just sooooooo embarrassed. I feel like crying. I'm going to be meeting with him twice a week now. Great.

I really kicked my butt today with weights. But I'm still feeling super upset with myself. Blah.
 
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don't get down about it, personal trainers are supposed to kick your butt. Thats why you have them, to push you farther than you can push yourself. Don't worry about it, you're doing a great job, and just think how amazing it will be when you improve with your trainer. You can do it!

Everybody has those rough days every once in awhile, and dont feel like a failure. You cant start out being great, otherwise you wouldnt need a personal trainer and they would be out of a job :)
 
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Jess393 - Thank you!!! :) Is the cross trainer the machine that looks like an elliptical but you also move your arms on it? I'm horrible with names
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kinda, its the cross between an elliptical and a stair stepper, but the one I use the arms don't move. I used to do just the stairstepper till I used this machine, love it!

And don't feel bad bout your pt sessions.. like Rach said- they're trained, they know how to work your body in ways that you don't know how,thats why we call them trainers :D (and pay them a small fortune :rolleyes: )

Have a great day today :)
 
Jes, don't worry I'm sure your doing awesome when you exercise alone! But he just makes you do the stuff he knows will whip your butt into shape! And your body's not used to all the stuff he has you do. And I'm sure as he knows when your getting used to it and he switches stuff around.. Your commit to your exercise makes me jealous.. I wish I could pull that from somewhere in my body.. I'm sure it's there somewhere just haven't found it.. lol but your doing great! Hang in there soon you'll be one of the fittest people in that gym!!
 
Thanks for the encouragement girls. It is TRULY appreciated. I was feeling super down yesterday.

DAY 21 - 10/29/08
- Ran 4 miles
- 30 minutes on elliptical
- 5 minutes on stairmaster
- Weights. Leg press: 2x10 with 100lbs, 2x10 with 80lbs. Leg extension: 5x10 with 60lbs. Seated row: 5x10 with 45lbs. Butterfly: 2x10 with 30lbs, 2 x 10 with 45lbs, 1x10 with 60lbs

NUTRITION for DAY 21
Breakfast: 2 large eggs (omelette), 2 slices of whole wheat bread, 2 tbsp of ketchup
Lunch: 6" Roast Beef sub from Subway, 1.5oz of Sun Chips (Harvest Cheddar)
Dinner: 6" Roast Beef sub from Subway
Snacks: Worldwide Pure Protein Shake in Vanilla Cream, 1/2 cup of nonfat milk, 1 cup of Kellog's Corn Flakes, 1 apple
Water: 8 cups / 64 oz
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Total Calories: Around 1,452 calories.
Carbs: Around 197
Fat: Around 33
Protein: Around 100

I REALLY pushed myself in the gym today. At times, I felt like I was working with Jared (personal trainer) because that's how much I was pushing myself. It probably looks like what I do everyday but I pushed myself to go harder and faster. Ran my miles faster. Pushed up the resistance on the elliptical. Did a level 5 on the stairmaster (I never go past 3).

Don't ask me why I did weights. I'm a retard. NO weights tomorrow or Friday. I NEED a break.

I'm really unhappy with my eating habits. The past few days, I'm just eating too many calories. I would like to eat around 1,240 everyday. But everyday I go over by 200-300. GRRRR. The exercise I'm doing is going to be a waste if I'm not eating healthy enough. Actually the number doesn't even bother me. WHAT I'm eating bothers me. I'm not eating healthy enough. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. I will work on this tomorrow. I can do it.

I have a personal training session at 9AM. IDK if I'll have the energy to make it. I reallyyyyyyyyyyy pushed myself at the gym today and I am srsly drop-dead tired.

I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.

No giving up. I will go in tomorrow and I'm going to give it my best. Then I can finally rest on my day off on Friday.
 
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