Body For Life Challenge 3

Well Thanksgiving break has begun and I am ready for a little R and R.

I got home from class and this is what I saw on my dry erase board.

BFL Challenge number 3 is under my belt. I got up this morning excited for Cole to take my after pictures. After Cole took my pictures I must say that I was a little disappointed. They don't look nearly as good as my first challenge especially since I didn't go tanning so I am very white. I worked really hard so I feel really frustrated, but looking back I know a could've done better. I took a whole week off when I got a little stressed with school and that probably didn't help. I also had a "free day" once a week and my first challenge I only allowed myself a "free meal" and a "free dessert" once a week. Overall, I think I am moving in the right direction which is very important. Here are some things that I learned:

1. If I don't eat enough throughout the day, then I am more likely to over indulge later during dinner or before I got to bed.

2. If I don't keep the shelves stocked wit healthy food then I'm more likely to eat unhealthy.

3. If I fail to plan then I plan to fail (I know...so cliche, but its true!)

4. When its that time of the month, harmones are released that make you crave food so it is ESPECIALLY important to exercise because exercise releases endorphins that helps sustain those cravings. I learned this the hard way.

5. Not everyone's body types are the same so we SHOULD not compare ourselves to others.

6. I learned an awesome way to make oatmeal...now I'm going to make it everyday.

7. Don't have food in the house that will tempt you. This is very hard since Cole loves to have sweets. Cookies kill me!!

8. THROW AWAY THE SCALE. It shouldn't matter how much you weigh as long as you feel good and you like the way you look in the mirror and your clothes fit. I don't know how many times I stepped on the scale and been depressed! But your weight can change so much from day to day depending on your water weight or if its that time of the month.

9. Don't give up. Even though one tire has a hole in it doesn't mean you should drive around making holes in all the other tires. If you cheat don't throw it all away by just giving up for the rest of the day.

10. There's always a healthier choice. If there are cookies sitting out and you want one sooo bad try a healthier alternative like apples dipped in peanut butter.

Those are just some of the things that I learned. Now to the AFTER MATH:

My Stats - Beginning / End

Body fat - lowered 3%

Weight - lost 11 lbs.

Size - lost 2 sizes

So as you can see I did have results. They weren't the results that I set out for, but at least I did improve! I wanted to get down to 140 and to a size 6, but hey... I'm moving in the right direction!! And that is what is most important. I am not going backward, I am moving forward.

I don't feel comfortable posting my pics online. So Molly, I'll e-mail them to you!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!

P.S. Happy Birthday Lee!!

last but not least

Today is my last day of my Body-for-Life challenge numero tres!!

I can't believe it! Time has just flown. Even though my challenge will be over, I've tried to have the mentality that being healthy isn't over. Healthy 4 life is my motto! It will be especially hard to be healthy since the holidays are creeping up on us. I am going to take a few weeks off of heavy lifting, but still do exercise like running and yoga. There is a 5k on Thanksgiving Day called the Turkey Trot that I think I'm going to do. I gotta burn some MAJOR calories that day so I may run like a 5 miler instead. ANywho... I will be posting my stats, thoughts, ways I can improve next challenge, and maybe pictures. I dunno I feel really weird posting my before and after pics up for the world to see. eh. I will give you a link to my BFL tracker page so that you may see it there.... How bout that Molly?

Can ya'll guess what I'm having for din din tonight? Malaysian Pizza!! Ohh yeah baby. Gotta keep it small portioned for my after pictures tomorrow though.

I'm off for my last workout of CHALLENGE 3 - its a nice day for a little run.

See ya tomorrow!!

I've gone over to the...

dark side.

I decided to dye my hair dark for the winter. It's pretty dark. Sometimes I forget and then look in the mirror and go "whoa! who's dat?". I know I have been really MIA when it comes to BFL. But don't worry I've been eating healthy and working out. I just got done with an UBWO and my biceps are like jell-o. I've just been super busy with school. THIS IS MY LAST WEEK OF BFL!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? I CAN'T...

Have a good week!

Cicily :0

This is why.....

I LOVE THE PRIMARY!!

I came home after a busy day and I found this cute, giant, homemade kiss on my doorstep that said "Thank you for teaching us - Tyson" Ohhhh.... Thanks Tyson! You made my day!!

Hi yaw!

Hi yaw! That is what I was saying today in my self defense class. We learned how to block punches and give punches. My favorite punch is the open-fist punch where you punch that sucker with the palm of your hand right up in their nose so their eyes water. Yeeeah. ha. Well remember yesterday when I said I was frustrated about buying pants? Well I went to the mall again today and I tried on a ton of jeans and I found a really great pair that I love!! Best part...they came with a price tag of 29 buckaroos. I was also happy because my size has gone down since I first started BFL. Yay yay!

UBWO - 8:00am

DB Chest Flies 12, 10, 8, 6, 12

Push-ups 12

DB Back Flies 12, 10, 8, 6, 12

DB Rows 12

Shoulder Press 12, 10, 8, 6, 12

Shoulder Raises 12

Cable Bicep Curls 12, 10, 8, 12

DB Decline Bicep Curls 12

Cable Tricep pulldowns 12, 10, 8, 6, 12

Tricep Dips 12

Abs 6 x 20

MEAL ONE - 9:30 am

Whole Wheat Protein Pancakes topped with strawberries. Tasty tasty.

I used this whole wheat pancake mix, but added protein powder to the mix

I heated some frozen strawberries on the stove and got this finished product.

MEAL TWO - 12:15 pm

Chicken Salad on toasted sandwich thins topped with spinach. mmm

MEAL THREE - 2:30 pm

Left over protein pancake at work and light raspberry yogurt. I'm glad no one saw me chomping on a cold pancake at 2:30 in the afternoon. But it was pretty tasty.

MEAL FOUR - 5:15 pm

Rice cake and a spoon full of PB to tide me over til din din was ready.

MEAL FIVE - 6:30 pm

Tacos topped with lettuce, avocado, salsa, and fat free sour cream wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. pure mexican goodness. you also get a good view of my mail in the background.

MEAL SIX - 9:15 pm

Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie

And we're headed on a downslope to the weekend. Can't wait. I finished up a paper tonight which brings me one step closer to being done with this semester. Feels good.

So long, farewell, alf vedersein, goodnight!

Cicily :)

busy bee

Hey all. Today has been great, busy, but great. I promised myself that I would blog everyday this week because it really helps me stay on track. So here it goes.

HIIT - 8:30 am

I went to Alameda Park and ran. Decided to switch up my run from the usual - Reed's Gym and back. Its getting cold outside.

Stats:

Time - 21:16

Distance - 2.08

Calories - 252

Best Pace - 7:49

Average Pace - 10:13

Ouch! My legs are so sore from leg day yesterday. I guess that is what I get for taking a week off.

MEAL ONE - 9:15 am

Protein Oats - Oatmeal, water, protein powder, bananas, cranberries, cinnamon, and a dollup of Peanut Butter

MEAL TWO - 12:15 pm

Left over Malaysian Pizza in between classes.

MEAL THREE - 5:15 pm

Left over Malaysian Pizza. Overload... i know, but its even better left over.

Slice of Life - We decided to go to the temple tonight with our friends. It was really nice. We went to the mall because I really need pants, but I ended up buying two shirts instead. ugh. I hate shopping for pants. I can never find a perfect fit. Then we went to Red Robin. It was not very good. Disappointed....

There was a beautiful sunset on the way there. I can't believe how dark it gets now! It was only like 5:45 pm in this pic

Some handsome guy outside the I.F. Temple

RED ROBIN

MEAL FOUR - 8:00 pm

Red Robin - Harvest Apple Chicken Salad. The goat cheese was delicious, but the chicken was a little to processed. eh. I will confess I did eat a few of their steak fries and those were tasty.

MEAL FIVE - 10:15 pm

Pumpkin Protein Shake - Water, ice, canned pumpkin, cinnamon, protein powder, and a little honey to sweeten it up.

Today was very busy, but it felt really good to get a lot of stuff done and go to the temple. It was a TERRIFIC TUESDAY!

Chow!

Cicily :)

Back To Normal

Hey! Hope your weekend was spooktactular! We had alot of fun. We didn't do too much, but we spent it with family and friends so it was great. Here's some fun things that we've done lately and things that have been on my mind:

1. Cole's parents got a blu-ray player and we watched Australia on blu-ray on Friday and it was amazing! I love that movie. The next day we rented The Proposal. That was hilarious. I love Sanrda Bullock.

2. I have 5 1/2 weeks of school left! YAY!

3. I hesitate to tell you this (because I don't want to bore you), but last week I had a little stress-fest (and that is what threw me off the BFL wagon and made me really stressed!) because of a stupid teacher. First of all, he gave me and this girl I was working with a ZERO on an assignment that is worth 25% of our grade because we didn't do it in the right "format". So if I get a 100% on everything else, then I can only get a C in the class. UGH. He's totally gonna throw my GPA off. Also this same teacher happened to be the teacher that teaches a class I need to do "independent study" with for one class I have left that I was going to take during my student teaching. Long story short ....he refused to work with me. This meant that I wouldn't be able to do my student teaching next semester because of one stinking class!! I spoke with the chair of the department and my counselor and we were able to get things straightened out. I'm going to take a BYU internet course that is equvilant to the class I need. So in the long run, its better because now I don't have to work with that teacher.

4. I am doing my student teaching out at Century High School starting January 4, 2010! I'm nervous and excited. Its gonna be weird teaching at the school that I went to. I'm also happy because my brother, Dane, is doing his student teaching out there too!

5. Cole's sister was in town and we always have fun going shopping. I didn't buy anything. Although i do need some pants desperately, but I'm going to wait until I'm done with BFL in 3 weeks.

6. We have to set up soccer nets every Saturday for 8 weeks and last Saturday was our last week! Yippee! Now we can enjoy our Saturdays!

7. We spent alot of the weekend cooking and eating with Cole's family - Tortellini, Carrot Cake, and Enchiladas were a few items on the menu.

8. My little niece, Suzanne, had her baby blessing. It is so fun to see my own brothers and sister start their own little families and to see how their looks and personalities are just like their's.

9.Church was crazy because I'm in the primary and we are doing primary program practice. We had all the kids (probably 60) in a small room together for 2 hours. I don't know how the kids do it, cuz I can't even hardly sit there for 2 hours. Those little sunbeams were so awesome. They really sing their little hearts out. I just hope that they don't get shy when we actually have to do it in sacrament meeting.

10. Cole and I visited Grandma and Grandpa Jorgensen for about 3 hours Sunday. I just love my grandparents! They make me laugh so hard. They tell the best stories. They have the best relationship and they are just amazing people.

11. We then went up to my parent's to eat some casadillas and watch the world series. Cole was so mad that the Yankees won again, but hey the Phillies came back and won tonight. Go Phillies! Before we left, my mom stocked me up with some nutritious goodies from their food storage.

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Last week was very rough when it comes to BFL. Lets just say it was a "free" week instead of my "free day". But I am back to normal now. I have 3 weeks left. Wow I can't believe it! I'm gonna push it hard to the end. I'm also going to try to blog everyday because that reallllllly helps me stay on track. So I'm going to post even if I am really boring...Sorry.

Today:

Lower Body Workout - 8:00 am

DB squats 12, 10, (youch! my legs started cramping. I could hardly walk. So I thought I'd better warm up a little better on the treadmill)

5 minutes warm-up on treadmill

DB Squats cont... 8, 6, 12

DB Step-ups 12 on ea. leg

DB One-legged Deadlift 12, 10, 8, 6, 12

Stability Ball Leg Curls 12

Calf Raises 12, 10, 8, 6, 12

One-legged Calf Raises 12

Abs 12, 10, 8, 6, 12

MEAL ONE - 9:30 am @ BUTTERBURRS

Wellllllll... Cole and I wanted to make it a tradition to go Butterburrs every Monday for breakfast just to kick off the week. THAT tradition was short lived. We had horrible food! No cheese in my omelet, they put gravy on my potatoes so I couldn't eat those, Cole's eggs were not cooked, and worst of all he found a hair in his food! BLEH! That tradition was shot down. The waitress felt bad and she gave us 3 free rasberry twists so that was good. Even though I can't eat them.

MEAL TWO - 12:15 pm

Chicken Salad Sandwich on Whole Wheat Sandwich Thin - canned chicken, lf miracle whip, dijon mustard, sunflower seeds, onions, and cranberries. And I cut up some pear. MMMm! This was good. I love these new Sandwich Thins. They are great for making sandwiches. They are only a hundred calories, they are whole wheat, and you can used them as hamburger buns too.

MEAL THREE - 2:45 pm

Strawberry Protien Shake and a little pumkin and flaxseed granola.

MEAL FOUR - 5:15 pm

Two Rice Cakes

MEAL FIVE - 7:00 pm

Malaysian Pizza and Spinach Salad. This is my favorite meal ever! I made a spinach salad to go with it. It had spinach, feta, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and homemade balsamic vinaigrette. We made extra so we could have left overs tomorrow.

Chef Cole whipping up the pizza crust

I'm too full to have a sixth meal tonight. I feel so good getting back on BFL. ahhh. I will definitely see you tomorrow. GOOD NIGHT!

Cicily :)