Friday, June 11, 2010
Day 55, Friday June 11th
Instead of a motivational quote how about a motivational story? Last night Barb Gasser (who at 53 years old is down 25 lbs in less than 8 weeks) literally kicked the crap out of the HIIT boot camp last night. After each exercise her heart rate was over 90% and as high as 98% and she DID NOT STOP. She went the full 9 rounds and inspired everyone. Amazing job Barb!!!
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I had an epiphany early this morning that I wanted to share with all of you. I was thinking about all that I had given up, and remembering back to one particular day, during my first attempt at this program. I was food shopping and I thought that I could barely eat any of the items in the store. I simply remember contemplating what the hell I had gotten myself into. Today, I started with the list of things I can no longer have, and then I asked myself did I really give up anything? Almost completing my second round with the UTC, I have finally come to the realization that I did not give up anything. I simply have embraced and am now comfortable with a better way to live my life. My point is the first time through was very hard at times, but now I do it without effort. I highly recommend that you do it a second time to insure that you don’t fall back on old habits. This has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have no given up anything; I have only received the gift of a higher quality of life.
ReplyDeleteResponding to JayLynn - it is no surprise to me that JayLynn had this epiphany because she is among the group of people that "get it" - what many people don't realize is
ReplyDelete1) JayLynn was one of my biggest skeptics from the first UTC and finally got in on the 3rd one... now she is on the 4th one.
2) JayLynn, like MANY others, e-mail me and Jody daily with questions, troubles, etc. - these are the people that meet us 1/2 way and in the end these are the people that get the bigger picture. Some people can do it and "get it" without a lot of support, but you must do what you have to do to be successful because I beleive that each and every one of you are worth whatever effort it takes to get you to see this VISION.
Barb! Way to go at Bootcamp~
ReplyDeleteI need to check that class out!
JayLynn : Cool you said it all..
The quality of life is amazingly wonderful.
I have more time during the day because I am not tired at 9pm like I use to be.. Sometimes I stay up til 1 in the morning without a problem .. If I tried to do this before it just wouldn't have worked for me.
Its crazzzzzy! I think the second time around is so much easier and if you just keep going you will be able to keep making gains in the gym and in your personal life...
I always say to myself the time will pass...years, mths, hrs. minutes... so why not do something worth doing!
:)!!!!!!!
You go, Barb!!!
ReplyDeleteLO 3:4
FRUIT:
Strawberries
PROTEIN:
.5 ct. pp
.5 ct. pro bro
1 ct. chicken
CARBS:
.5 ct. pro bro
.5 ct. quinoa/black beans
FATS:
1.5 serv ab
1 pro bro
.5 serv EVOO
Thank you, Tom for posting that story. I am determined to try to make that class. I felt so good it and even better today.
ReplyDeleteEven though Thursday is my long day at work the good high I got from the sled and prowler felt wonderful. Thank you for the encouragement during the class. Regards, Barb
Hi Carb
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Fruit
Blueberries
Protein
1 container Applegate Turkey Breast/3 pcs turkey jerky.
1 container buffalo burger
Carbs
.5 serving EZ tortilla
.5 serving brown rice snaps
1 container Quinoa/lentil beans.(did not have any black beans)
Veggies
roasted zucchini, eggplant, peppers, onions.
raw peppers 1 large container
cukes 1 large container
1 small container raw string beans.
Fats
0
Low Carb Day
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3 eggs
grilled chicken for lunch
protein shake
grilled chicken for dinner
fats
3 egg yolks
veggies
raw veggies for mid morning snack
salad at lunch
fruit
mixed fruit
apple
Thank You for the inspiration from your stories
Way to go Barb!!
ReplyDeleteNow that's really HIIT work!!
Endorphines are great, the best thing in the world to be hooked on!
Lo-Carb Day 4/4
AM exercise before any food for the day
- strength & cardio mixed w/circuit exercises, alternating hammer curls, jump rope, alternating overhead press, jumping jacks, overhead triceps press, crunches, single arm rows
- 26 mins
- max h.r. - 98%
- avg h.r. - 79%
- 278 cals - 30% fat
Afternoon Exercise
- Brisk walk in the park
- 32 mins
- max h.r. - 68%
- avg h.r. - 62%
- 239 cals - 60% fat
Food for the day
Fruit
- 1 cont pineapple (fr)
Carb
- 1 sweet potato (c)
Proteins
- 9 egg whites in omlette (p)
- 0.5 cont ham in omlette (0.5 p)
- 1 cont chicken (p)
- 1 cont lean grd beef [burgers] (p)
Fats
- 3 egg yolks in omlette (f)
- butter to fry omlette (f)
- 2 serv raw cashews (2f)
Greens/Salad
- not enough for the day, but it's late & I'm tired
- onions & green peppers in omlette
Went a little over on protein but fell way short on greens & vegetables. Ahhhh yes.... hello Mary Pickford!
Fruit:
ReplyDelete1 Cont mixed Fruit
1 Bananna
Protien:
1 Cont eggs
1/2 cont chicken
2 Cont mixed seafood (from resturant.. not many choices I am in South Beach)
Carbs:
none
Veggies:
I did not have any...
high 2/3
ReplyDeletefruit
banana
protein
1 ct chicken
4 whites
2 scoops pp
carbs
2 slices ez
1 serving seaweed crackers?????
missing my nuts on low days
Tomorrow is my "big" B-day so I won't be posting because rules can't count and I'll be out. I am already trying to convince myself not to feel guilty.
i meant that i miss my nuts on high days
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kb class
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protein
1 c Tuna
1.5 scoop protein
2 eggs (1&1)
1.5 c grilled chicken
carbs
3 ezk
fruit
grapes
banana
serving raw almonds
veggies
High 2:3
ReplyDeletefruit
2 bananas
carb
2c rice pasta
1c sweet potato
protien
2c ground turkey
1c tilapia
Fat
NONE
Hi Day 3/3
ReplyDeleteFRUIT
Banana
.5 peach.. I just discovered I am not really a fan of peaches ..to tart for me.
CARBS - 1c ez bread
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Fats
Almond butter 1tbsp
PROTEIN
1c Sirloin, organic
Going to my bosses house today for a bbq.
Free day.
:)
Working out will do legs today.
I think I am getting better at legs I am so thrilled.. Still sore from the last time I did legs.. but a good sore..
Legs and Chest, LDC 60m (on wait list so I will see if I can get in) jumping rope and maybe a little running.
Have a great WEEKEND!!!