I have decided to jump on the Competition band wagon. It has been something that has always been in the back of my mind. Since I have been into fitness for quite some time now, I need something to work towards and be excited about; competing in Figure is it! I have a lot of work to do, as well as a lot of learning that must take place, but I am stoked!
Being fit and looking your best has many benefits...socially, emotionally, sexually, physically, etc. It has always been a dream of mine to compete and see how fit I can become. I think that this competition coming in 2012 is a way for me to set my goals and have a deadline that I have to meet.
I'm not looking to take home the 1st place trophy, not that that wouldn't be totally awesome. I am doing this for myself. To give me a reason to workout more and eat healthier, not that there aren't several other reasons. But if I am going to get up on stage in front of judges and a crowd specifically to be judge on my body; that is reason enough.
Currently I am researching on Trainers, etc. I have about a month to decide if I want to work with a Trainer or move forward on my own. I will need a total of 3 months of hard core training in order to get fully ready.
I am totally excited and will keep you posted regarding the steps I take!
BE FIT. BE FIERCE. BE HEALTHY.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Counting calories isn't the only thing that matters...
Counting calories is a good way to make sure you don't over eat, but counting calories alone won't ensure that you are healthy. If you stay within your caloric needs but eat nothing but Twinkies and drink Diet Coke all day, your body is going to be screaming for help. You stayed within your needed calories, so your good, right? NOT.
Counting calories is necessary, but planning what food is included in those calories is priority. According to eatbetteramerica.com, MyPyramid recommends that you eat 45 to 65% of your calories from carbs, 10 to 35% of calories from protein, and 20 to 35% of calories from fat. (If you want to trim fat, lower your fat and up your protein intake.)
There are plenty of calorie counting apps on your phone that allow you to track what you eat and it will provide you with the amount of carbs, protein and fats you have eaten. For example I use Calorie Counter on my Android. (LOVE IT) It helps me see what I am eating and the amount of carbs, protein and fats that are in those certain foods.
In order to help you stay within your calories and eat the right portion of carbs, protein and fats, you should plan your meals ahead of time. For example, I bring certain foods to work each day; when all you have is good and healthy stuff to choose from, eating healthy isn't too hard because it is your only option. Fill your fridge with healthy whole foods and you will eat healthy whole foods, cause that's all you have!
As always, if you have any questions regarding my blog or your health and fitness, please let me know. I am always willing to share knowledge that I have and gain all the knowledge that I possibly can!
BE FIT. BE FIERCE. BE HEALTHY.
Counting calories is necessary, but planning what food is included in those calories is priority. According to eatbetteramerica.com, MyPyramid recommends that you eat 45 to 65% of your calories from carbs, 10 to 35% of calories from protein, and 20 to 35% of calories from fat. (If you want to trim fat, lower your fat and up your protein intake.)
There are plenty of calorie counting apps on your phone that allow you to track what you eat and it will provide you with the amount of carbs, protein and fats you have eaten. For example I use Calorie Counter on my Android. (LOVE IT) It helps me see what I am eating and the amount of carbs, protein and fats that are in those certain foods.
In order to help you stay within your calories and eat the right portion of carbs, protein and fats, you should plan your meals ahead of time. For example, I bring certain foods to work each day; when all you have is good and healthy stuff to choose from, eating healthy isn't too hard because it is your only option. Fill your fridge with healthy whole foods and you will eat healthy whole foods, cause that's all you have!
As always, if you have any questions regarding my blog or your health and fitness, please let me know. I am always willing to share knowledge that I have and gain all the knowledge that I possibly can!
BE FIT. BE FIERCE. BE HEALTHY.
What I am fueling up with today!
Here is today's food Journal/Plan...
Breakfast
1 slice of Sara Lee 45 calorie wheat bread, toasted and topped with Davids All Natural peanut butter.
1 Bottle of water. (On the way to work.)
2 boiled eggs.
Snack
1 boiled egg.
1 Bottle of water. (In increments of 10 gulps, as usual.)
Lunch
Salad w/avacado, little cheese, cherry tomatoes, onions and topped with balsamic dressing.
1 Bottle of water.
Cottage Cheese with Cherry tomatoes if still hungry.
Snack
Orange
1 Bottle of water. (On the way home from work.)
Dinner
Undecided.
Probably chicken with some sort of carb.
1 Bottle of water.
Gym
1 Bottle of water.
Small amount of protein powder after Workout.
Bedtime
Attempt to drink 1 more Bottle of water.
The fuel you put in your body effects how well your body performs. Make sure that you provide you body with the amount of fuel it needs to perform daily functions. If you don't then you BMR will lower more quickly, being that it lowers each year as you age. Be active, eat healthy, and enjoy life!
Thanks for Visiting.
BE FIT. BE FIERCE. BE HEALTHY.
Breakfast
1 slice of Sara Lee 45 calorie wheat bread, toasted and topped with Davids All Natural peanut butter.
1 Bottle of water. (On the way to work.)
2 boiled eggs.
Snack
1 boiled egg.
1 Bottle of water. (In increments of 10 gulps, as usual.)
Lunch
Salad w/avacado, little cheese, cherry tomatoes, onions and topped with balsamic dressing.
1 Bottle of water.
Cottage Cheese with Cherry tomatoes if still hungry.
Snack
Orange
1 Bottle of water. (On the way home from work.)
Dinner
Undecided.
Probably chicken with some sort of carb.
1 Bottle of water.
Gym
1 Bottle of water.
Small amount of protein powder after Workout.
Bedtime
Attempt to drink 1 more Bottle of water.
The fuel you put in your body effects how well your body performs. Make sure that you provide you body with the amount of fuel it needs to perform daily functions. If you don't then you BMR will lower more quickly, being that it lowers each year as you age. Be active, eat healthy, and enjoy life!
Thanks for Visiting.
BE FIT. BE FIERCE. BE HEALTHY.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Breakthrough... well kinda!
So I just hopped on the scale no longer than five minutes ago and I have lost about 5lbs. I couldn't believe what I saw, so I had to double check, sure enough the second time around it was still the same, 5lbs. The mind boggling thing is, I have no idea how! My diet has been fairly the same, relatively healthy. My workouts have been pretty much the same, yet I have been hitting it a little harder at the gym and lifting heavier. I stopped taking the Tone Detox and Pureberry Max about 5 days ago, I wasn't seeing any results and didn't feel any better so I don't think it has anything to do with those pills.
Let's break it down...
I've been drinking a lot more water over the past 2 weeks.
I've been lifting heavier at the gym.
I've been trying to eat my BMR.
I haven't been on the scale the past few days.
I haven't been able to lose or gain any weight for 2 years, so you can imagine how much my mind is racing right now trying to figure out exactly what I did right.
I think one of the key changes I have made is drinking water; I have been drinking SO much more water. Also, like I said before, I have been eating my BMR the past few days. I think that is one of the key factors; eating what your body needs. (If you don't know what BMR is, read below in my blog, I have posted about it.)
Anywho, I just wanted to blog about this because I am still in awe!
If anyone else has any break through weight loss or fat loss news, feel free to share.
BE FIT.BE FIERCE.BE HEALTHY.
Let's break it down...
I've been drinking a lot more water over the past 2 weeks.
I've been lifting heavier at the gym.
I've been trying to eat my BMR.
I haven't been on the scale the past few days.
I haven't been able to lose or gain any weight for 2 years, so you can imagine how much my mind is racing right now trying to figure out exactly what I did right.
I think one of the key changes I have made is drinking water; I have been drinking SO much more water. Also, like I said before, I have been eating my BMR the past few days. I think that is one of the key factors; eating what your body needs. (If you don't know what BMR is, read below in my blog, I have posted about it.)
Anywho, I just wanted to blog about this because I am still in awe!
If anyone else has any break through weight loss or fat loss news, feel free to share.
BE FIT.BE FIERCE.BE HEALTHY.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
What Fuel I am filling my Tank up with today?
Just in case any one is wondering... which no one probably is, but I just felt like posting, this is what I have eaten and plan on eating for today.
Breakfast
1 slice of 45 calorie Sara Lee Honey Whole Wheat Bread, toasted with all natural peanut butter.
Bottle of Water. (On the way to work.)
I usually have 2 boiled eggs, but I need to boil some and I didn't have time last night.
Snack
Apple
Bottle of Water. (Attempt, for some reason I don't like to drink water with apples.)
Lunch
Tuna with mustard (Sounds terrible I know.)
Cherry tomatoes
Bottle of Water (Probably a 30 hour after lunch.)
Snack
Orange
Bottle of Water (on the way home from work)
Dinner
Probably Mac'n'cheese. (Terrible I know.)
Bottle of Water (At the Gym with my workout!.)
Snack
Probably some boiled eggs, if I get to boiling some. I usually boil like 30 at a time!
Well, there you have it. I probably am not eating enough to fulfill my BMR, which I need to focus on.
BE FIT. BE FIERCE. BE HEALTHY.
Breakfast
1 slice of 45 calorie Sara Lee Honey Whole Wheat Bread, toasted with all natural peanut butter.
Bottle of Water. (On the way to work.)
I usually have 2 boiled eggs, but I need to boil some and I didn't have time last night.
Snack
Apple
Bottle of Water. (Attempt, for some reason I don't like to drink water with apples.)
Lunch
Tuna with mustard (Sounds terrible I know.)
Cherry tomatoes
Bottle of Water (Probably a 30 hour after lunch.)
Snack
Orange
Bottle of Water (on the way home from work)
Dinner
Probably Mac'n'cheese. (Terrible I know.)
Bottle of Water (At the Gym with my workout!.)
Snack
Probably some boiled eggs, if I get to boiling some. I usually boil like 30 at a time!
Well, there you have it. I probably am not eating enough to fulfill my BMR, which I need to focus on.
BE FIT. BE FIERCE. BE HEALTHY.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Simple Ways to Shave 250 Calories.
This is a great link, provided by Brooke, my sister-in-law. (Thanks Brooke) Thought it would be good to share.
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BE FIT.BE FIERCE.BE HEALTHY
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
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