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It has only been 2 weeks and I can not only feel, but see my strength skyrocket!
My Sumo dead lifts are going up nicely and my presses are getting better. I am also excited about my squats because not only am I getting stronger with them, I am getting lower...ASS TO GRASS!!
As for my fat loss, scale is not showing it but clothes are getting loser. I do think my thyroid is messed up again. I am taking 1-2 naps a day and sleeping at night and still tired...yep my thyroid is messed up.
Otherwise, I changed up my diet a little. Still the same concept of what I was doing, just a little different.
Till next time...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Feeling and Seeing the Results
All I can say is that I am working harder than I have in a long time with my training!!! I know we have all been there before where because you like a certain way of training/working out (like KB swings or running) you don't push yourself as hard as usual. Your body gets used to the exercise and well then...nothing! No weight loss, no muscle development, nothing!
So I changed it up drastically and I am totally seeing the results and totally loving it!
For the past week I have been doing A LOT of strength....
deadlifts, squats, presses and bench pressing
I do one lift a day, 4 days a week and after that one lift, I do assistance work and then conditioning.
Lots of fun, Lots of work!
So I changed it up drastically and I am totally seeing the results and totally loving it!
For the past week I have been doing A LOT of strength....
deadlifts, squats, presses and bench pressing
I do one lift a day, 4 days a week and after that one lift, I do assistance work and then conditioning.
Lots of fun, Lots of work!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
New Program...New Soreness
BJ has started me on a new strength program this week and for the first time in a long time my muscles are sore!!! Now let me make this clear, I am not in pain, my muscles are sore. It feels great! And the best part about it...it is soooooooo simple!
I have come to the realization that as I get older and experience new things, I don't need to make things complicated. Life is too complicated sometimes to worry about my workout being complicated!
Here is a little sample of what I have been doing this week...
Monday: Presses...lots of military presses!
Tuesday: Running intervals.
Today: Will be deadlifting and conditioning
See simple but affective!
I have come to the realization that as I get older and experience new things, I don't need to make things complicated. Life is too complicated sometimes to worry about my workout being complicated!
Here is a little sample of what I have been doing this week...
Monday: Presses...lots of military presses!
Tuesday: Running intervals.
Today: Will be deadlifting and conditioning
See simple but affective!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Back to it
So I have not blogged in about 4 months. Basically have not had time and have not really had much to talk about. I am going to start again. Don't know if anyone will read I am doing this more for myself and to just be able to get things out.
For those of you who don't know my husband and I have our own fitness facility here in Frisco. Full Throttle Athletics. Because we have been doing so well over the past 3 months I was able to quit my full time job as a respiratory therapist, working night shift by the way, and do training for others full time. Very happy about that. Not happy about how my fitness/body comp has become from working all those night shifts and not getting the training I should have in. I am very disappointed in myself but in now way shape or form am I going to roll over and give up.
Over the past 2 weeks I have up'd my training tremendously and started a new way of eating. I am not going to go into the nutrition part right now because it is still in it's testing phase and we are not ready to release it to everyone. But I can say my training is going great. Concentrating on deadlifts, presses, pull ups, Kettlebell swings, and overall conditioning work. I will post some of my training, but to be honest...not much. It's not secret..just don't know how exciting posting a workout would be for you!
Tell next time...
Train Hard...Train Like A Girl!
For those of you who don't know my husband and I have our own fitness facility here in Frisco. Full Throttle Athletics. Because we have been doing so well over the past 3 months I was able to quit my full time job as a respiratory therapist, working night shift by the way, and do training for others full time. Very happy about that. Not happy about how my fitness/body comp has become from working all those night shifts and not getting the training I should have in. I am very disappointed in myself but in now way shape or form am I going to roll over and give up.
Over the past 2 weeks I have up'd my training tremendously and started a new way of eating. I am not going to go into the nutrition part right now because it is still in it's testing phase and we are not ready to release it to everyone. But I can say my training is going great. Concentrating on deadlifts, presses, pull ups, Kettlebell swings, and overall conditioning work. I will post some of my training, but to be honest...not much. It's not secret..just don't know how exciting posting a workout would be for you!
Tell next time...
Train Hard...Train Like A Girl!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Update
Wow, totally didn't think it had been this long since I last posted. Oops!
Let's see..
Well the supplements are going well. I have been adding more iodine to not only my diet but also supplement wise. I am feeling good, but did have a week there where I was drained. I don't know if it was from work, my allergies acting up or hormones. But I feel much better.
Training is going well. I have been doing more deadlifting in preparation for the TSC in September. Also I have been doing the 6am boot camp class at our gym for the past few weeks. Training the GS style of Kettlebells really put my conditioning down so my goal is to bump that back up.
And for my weight loss...well I was getting really discouraged for awhile there. Nothing was happening. Then last Sunday I weighed my self and had BJ take measurements, did it again this morning and the scale didn't budge...BUT I lost 3 inches off my hips, and another 2 inches total everywhere else! I try not to get hung up on the stupid scale...not going to tell me really anything right now. I am just happy things are getting tighter!
Let's see..
Well the supplements are going well. I have been adding more iodine to not only my diet but also supplement wise. I am feeling good, but did have a week there where I was drained. I don't know if it was from work, my allergies acting up or hormones. But I feel much better.
Training is going well. I have been doing more deadlifting in preparation for the TSC in September. Also I have been doing the 6am boot camp class at our gym for the past few weeks. Training the GS style of Kettlebells really put my conditioning down so my goal is to bump that back up.
And for my weight loss...well I was getting really discouraged for awhile there. Nothing was happening. Then last Sunday I weighed my self and had BJ take measurements, did it again this morning and the scale didn't budge...BUT I lost 3 inches off my hips, and another 2 inches total everywhere else! I try not to get hung up on the stupid scale...not going to tell me really anything right now. I am just happy things are getting tighter!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Mrs.Texas 2009
Yesterday, April 26th, BJ and I had the pleasure of going to the 2009 Mrs.Texas beauty pageant to watch our friend and client Jennifer Johnson represent our town of Frisco.
Neither of us have ever been to a pageant so we really didn't know what to expect. It was actually a lot of fun and we had a great time!
Unfortunately, Jennifer did not win. That was really upsetting to all of us (her family and friends) because we really thought she had it in the bag. She looked FABULOUS in her swim suit and just STUNNING in her evening gown. She did stumble a little on the first question, but came back strong with the second.
Jennifer placed 3rd Runner-up, but the really great part was they had an award for the "Best body in a swim suit" (not sure what the exact award is), AND SHE WON!!!! Hands down she had the best body there! Jennifer was the only one who actually looked like she had muscle and was fit. BJ and I were so proud of that because that is why she hired BJ on for...make her look H-O-T in a bikini! Oh and she got this award after having 2 kids!!!!
Even though Jennifer did not win Mrs.Texas, I can tell you she worked harder than ANY of the other contestants. Whether it be on her body, her mind or her soul. She is the epitome of what Mrs.Texas should be.
BJ and I could not be more proud of Jennifer and how hard she has worked. I have never seen someone with such determination and strong will to get a job done. Oh and by the way...she only worked with BJ for 8 weeks!!! I don't know what Jennifer is going to move onto next. She will hold the title of Mrs.Frisco for the rest of the year, and who knows...maybe she will give Mrs.Texas one more shot!
Neither of us have ever been to a pageant so we really didn't know what to expect. It was actually a lot of fun and we had a great time!
Unfortunately, Jennifer did not win. That was really upsetting to all of us (her family and friends) because we really thought she had it in the bag. She looked FABULOUS in her swim suit and just STUNNING in her evening gown. She did stumble a little on the first question, but came back strong with the second.
Jennifer placed 3rd Runner-up, but the really great part was they had an award for the "Best body in a swim suit" (not sure what the exact award is), AND SHE WON!!!! Hands down she had the best body there! Jennifer was the only one who actually looked like she had muscle and was fit. BJ and I were so proud of that because that is why she hired BJ on for...make her look H-O-T in a bikini! Oh and she got this award after having 2 kids!!!!
Even though Jennifer did not win Mrs.Texas, I can tell you she worked harder than ANY of the other contestants. Whether it be on her body, her mind or her soul. She is the epitome of what Mrs.Texas should be.
BJ and I could not be more proud of Jennifer and how hard she has worked. I have never seen someone with such determination and strong will to get a job done. Oh and by the way...she only worked with BJ for 8 weeks!!! I don't know what Jennifer is going to move onto next. She will hold the title of Mrs.Frisco for the rest of the year, and who knows...maybe she will give Mrs.Texas one more shot!
New Supplements are AWESOME!!!!
I started my new supplements last Wednesday and I don't know if it is a "mind-game thing" or what but I feel fantastic!!
I feel like I have more energy throughout the day. I get better sleep at night. My food is digested much better (I won't go into detail about that one...just trust me!). My workouts are going great! Just hoping I don't come down.
As for my workouts, I am going back to the workouts that got me conditioned, strong and a slimmer body. Basically back to the basics. I am doing Press/Pull up ladders and swings or snatches on T/TH/Sat and then M/W I have been doing the 6am boot camp class that BJ teaches. I thought I worked hard...these people work hard!
That is about it...
I am hoping to drop a couple of pounds before I go back to WI in June for my mom's 60th birthday.
Till next time...
I feel like I have more energy throughout the day. I get better sleep at night. My food is digested much better (I won't go into detail about that one...just trust me!). My workouts are going great! Just hoping I don't come down.
As for my workouts, I am going back to the workouts that got me conditioned, strong and a slimmer body. Basically back to the basics. I am doing Press/Pull up ladders and swings or snatches on T/TH/Sat and then M/W I have been doing the 6am boot camp class that BJ teaches. I thought I worked hard...these people work hard!
That is about it...
I am hoping to drop a couple of pounds before I go back to WI in June for my mom's 60th birthday.
Till next time...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Hair Analysis Test Results
Haven't blogged on here for awhile...been pretty busy with...EVERYTHING! But I am happy to report my hair analysis test came back and things are going in the right direction!!! I knew I was feeling great since PJ Wilson, DC started me on the supplements, but now it is on paper.
BJ and I had a phone consultation with PJ yesterday just to go over our tests. PJ said that what I am seeing on the tests is what is truly going on with my body and now we can get down to the nitty-gritty (my words, not his!).
Some of the things that are improving is my adrenals are not going 10000 miles a minute. To achieve this I have cut back on my caffeine (ugh!) and have really increased my sleep. I am also getting rid of a lot of calcium from my muscle tissue...again a good thing. And of course...my thyroid is way too low.
So what to do about all that? Well I still need to tweak my diet. I am a sweet tooth whore...I will admit to that. But I will be taking a different supplement that will help with not only my sugar cravings, but my blood sugar also. And I will be starting on some high doses of iodine. PJ wrote a great blog post on iodine and how we as Americans don't get nearly enough.
There is a lot more, but until I start taking everything and really tweaking my diet I won't know exactly how I am doing. I should be starting everything within the next week or so and then I will keep you updated.
BJ and I had a phone consultation with PJ yesterday just to go over our tests. PJ said that what I am seeing on the tests is what is truly going on with my body and now we can get down to the nitty-gritty (my words, not his!).
Some of the things that are improving is my adrenals are not going 10000 miles a minute. To achieve this I have cut back on my caffeine (ugh!) and have really increased my sleep. I am also getting rid of a lot of calcium from my muscle tissue...again a good thing. And of course...my thyroid is way too low.
So what to do about all that? Well I still need to tweak my diet. I am a sweet tooth whore...I will admit to that. But I will be taking a different supplement that will help with not only my sugar cravings, but my blood sugar also. And I will be starting on some high doses of iodine. PJ wrote a great blog post on iodine and how we as Americans don't get nearly enough.
There is a lot more, but until I start taking everything and really tweaking my diet I won't know exactly how I am doing. I should be starting everything within the next week or so and then I will keep you updated.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Change
Well I am over my cold now. Thank God! You don't realize how nice it is to breathe without a stuffy nose, until you can't! And this is coming from a Respiratory Therapist!
Anyways, I have decided to change up my training a bit for the next 6 weeks. I was going to train for the TSC on April 4th, but not only do I work the night before but I work that night too. The TSC starts at 10am. I really don't think my strength will be there with out sleep. So I have decided to combine a bit of everything for my training.
Kettlebells (I will always have KBs in my training some way or how...they do EVERYTHING!!)
Strength Training (Squats, DLs, Presses, Pull Ups, etc)
Conditioning
I started this on Monday and yesterday had a "heavy" day. Little sore but not too bad. So we will see how this goes!
Anyways, I have decided to change up my training a bit for the next 6 weeks. I was going to train for the TSC on April 4th, but not only do I work the night before but I work that night too. The TSC starts at 10am. I really don't think my strength will be there with out sleep. So I have decided to combine a bit of everything for my training.
Kettlebells (I will always have KBs in my training some way or how...they do EVERYTHING!!)
Strength Training (Squats, DLs, Presses, Pull Ups, etc)
Conditioning
I started this on Monday and yesterday had a "heavy" day. Little sore but not too bad. So we will see how this goes!
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