Hardcore Fitness Maniacs for April 2016

Well, as Debbie said, "I'm just not feeling it today" goes for me too! Too much stress in my life! Workout today was a 5.31 mile walk outside through the canyon.
Workout Stats:
1.25 hours
710 Calories burned (I think this is too high)
Average heart rate was 130 and max heart rate was 181.

Everyone looks like they are eating well, except for me. I am really stressed lately and I am snacking instead of eating a good meal. I do feel better when I have a good long walk. My playlist is getting really old so it is time to get some new music to listen to.

Long story short. I have been laid off work three times in the last 10 years. Each job I loved. My first job was for fourteen years, then 7 years and 1 year. I have always had the type of job that was high travel, 3 to 4 days per week around the country. With kids it is too hard on everyone. Last year I decided to open my own business, I am wondering if that was a mistake! o_O I have put so much time, effort and money into it and am not seeing the reward yet. Yesterday I almost threw my computer out the window! I knew this was going to be tough, but not this tough. I defiantly need an attitude adjustment. :confused:

I really don't drink alcohol but today might be the day for a glass of Chardonnay!

Have a great day everyone and sorry for dumping my problems on you.
 
Today's workout was Cathe Live High Energy Kickbox, 48 minutes, 324 calories, avg. hr 121/max 156. I then did Live Strong Upper Body Express, 43 min., 184 calories. It was a good start for some upper body work. I wasn't sure till I got into it if I would do all of it but I did. Some modifications and use of lighter weights throughout till I feel I am good to go back where I was.
Total time was 91 minutes, 508 calories.
Strong Upper Body Express
Each body part is 2 exercises done twice at 12 reps and a finisher at the end warm up used 5# dumbbells
Back
1 arm row 25# then 20# ( 2 12's Cathe)
pullover 20# then 15#
T pulls with band finisher
Biceps
standing curls 17.5# each, 15# each
alternating curl with a twist 17.5# each both sets
band and 5 # curls finisher
Chest
Bench press 15# each hand, 17.5's
flys 15# each hand both sets
push up drop sets finisher 12,10,8 (I did these on my knees)
Triceps
Overhead extension standing 15#, 20# (Cathe used 2 12's)
lying extensions 10# each, 12# each
band kickbacks
Shoulders
overhead press (Cathe 15's) 5# each, 10# each
rear flies 8each , 10# each
finisher 5# each lateral raises
Core
no weight

Debbie, I hate when I know I am working hard and am even adding extra effort because the silly device says I am not working that hard.

Jolie, running your own business even when it is doing great would be a lot of stress. I hope the walk helped.
 
Hang in there Jolie

Today was Bulk Shoulders for me.

A friend of mine gave me The Jim Stoppani Superman workout, (total body) reminds me of you Debbie, I am going to take a look at it tonight.
 
Today's meals
morning usual coffee, organic half and half, Amazing Grass green superfood watermelon energy and Amino Boost bcaa powder during workout
lunch
Califa farms almond coconut milk
pumpkin puree
2 Tbs macadamia nuts
Grassfed whey
topped with full fat coconut milk
cinnamon
(I usually add an egg but I am trying to follow" loosely" low histamine foods while these allergies are so bad)
Snack
coffee
full fat coconut milk
califa Farms almond coconut milk
grassfed whey
Dinner(same as yesterday)
Bad ass bowl (beef, mexican seasonings, cauliflower rice, red onion, avocado, romaine, with Whole 30 ranch with chipotle powder mixed in)
not enough calories but I am just not feeling that hungry tonight. I wasn't very inventive on the meals today. I have chicken thawed and need to use it tomorrow along with some fresh broccoli I bought.
1161 calories 16% carbs; 58% fat; 26% protein
 
This morning I worked Back & Biceps and had a great workout. I'm having issues with my left elbow again, not sure what is irritating it this time.

This is what I did:

GS Back, Biceps & Shoulders warmup.

3 sets/8 reps each with 1 minute rest between each set:

One Arm Row: 30#
T-bar Row: 50# (haven't done this in a long time)
Bent Over Raise: 15's

EZ Barbell Curl: 40#
Incline Hammer Curl: 15's
Reverse Barbell Curl: 25#

Walked on my treadmill for 1 mile.

Jolie - I know what it's like to own your own business - it's tough. My dh and I had a store at one time and it only survived about 3 years. It's hard work and little payoff. I hope you have success with yours. What is it that you do?

Roselyn - Yes, let me know, sounds right up my alley!

Diane Sue - Love the "bad ass bowl" - sounds good. Is that your own recipe or did you get it from somewhere?
Have great workouts everyone!
 
Debbie, it is from The Performance Paleo Cookbook by Stephanie Gaudreau. The is the name of it. She uses an awesome sauce on it made with ground almonds that is good but I never seem to have the ingredients on hand. There are some good recipes on her website www.stupideasypaleo.com I use it a lot for recipes.

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Todays workout was Chest. I did progressive sets and drop-sets. I went up on my weights on the incline DB press! Rested 40 seconds between sets and 20 seconds on the drop set.

DB Press-
20# x 15 reps
25# x 12
30# x 8
30# x 8
25# x 12
20# x 17 TF

Chest Flys-
15# x 15 reps
20# x 12
25# x 8
20# x 8

Incline DB Chest Press-
20# x 15 reps
25# x 12
30# x 8
30# x 8
25# x 12
20# x 18 TF

Incline Flys-
15# x 15 reps
20# x 12
25# x 8
20# x 8

Icy Core 1 ABS. This is a tough workout!

Workout was 58 min and I only burned 257 calories!!!???? I think that is wrong, this was tough and I was working hard.

Debbie, I have my own insurance business. I needed a job that I could work from home with my kids schedules. I specialize in Medicare Supplements, Health Supplements, Health insurance, Life Insurance and Annuities. I really like it but it is tough prospecting... I am starting to focus on mostly Medicare because I love working with seniors. Young people tend to cancel a lot and work you to death. By the way, I walked 23,000 steps yesterday! ( I walked over a 100 miles last month and I look heavier than ever. WTF!!!)

Diane Sue, your meals look great. I didn't end up drinking wine yesterday, just started to clean my house and got my mind off my work. Good news, my house is cleaner today!

Roselyn, let us all know about that workout you are going to preview, its always fun getting a new workout.

I'm going to look into a Cortisol blocker supplement. When you are stressed your body released Cortisol which can really do a number on you, trust me I know!

Have a great day!
 
Today we are painting the kitchen a lighter shade before we put up the molding. I get all the corners and edges :p to paint. We have under cabinet lighting coming tomorrow and my husband will install that. My workout was short this morning. My knee is achy today. I think it is the arthritis. It has been raining off and on the last two days which seems to make it worse. I did Cathe live Crush it Low Impact cardio workout with an extra warm up and cool down from fitness blender. Total time was 49 minutes, calories burned 273 calories. For lunch today I made the almond dressing from Caveman Feast App that goes on broccoli. I just stir fried the chicken and broccoli in coconut oil and then put some of the dressing over it. I stored the rest of the dressing to used with more broccoli or other veggie later. I have used it with Brussels sprouts before too.

Debbie, if you would like a run down of the recipe I can post it. I change up the toppings here and there. I like the seasoning so much and use it a lot so I mix up several batches and put it in a seasoning jar. That way I just measure out what I want. Most of the time I just mix the chipotle powder with the Whole 30 ranch dressing. I make that using the olive oil mayonnaise recipe from Performance Paleo because it always comes out perfect for me and is pretty simple. I forgot about t bar rows. I haven't done those in a long time either.

Jolie, nice work on the weights. It sounds like a business that should grow for you. I don't understand the insurance business well. Is it like a franchise or do you sell various different insurance company insurance? Setting people up with what they need ? You can tell I have no idea. I could see seniors being easier to deal with. Well, having a clean house should make you feel better ;) Cortisol can be really bad for stress. I have read that intense workouts are not good if your cortisol levels are off. It just raises the levels.
 
Today I walked 2 miles on my treadmill. I was exhausted this morning so didn't feel like running. Glad I did something, though.

Jolie - 23,000 steps? WOW! That is awesome. I could never get that many in, not even on my best day. As Diane Sue said, I don't understand insurance either. All I know is I pay it every month and get pissed about. LOL!!! I wish you well with your business and hope you can get a good client base going.

Diane Sue - That recipe sounds good, if you don't mind posting it, I would appreciate it! Sounds good. I may get that cookbook.

Roselyn - How did you like that workout?
 
Workout today was a 5.32 mile walk.
1.28 hours
142 average heart rate
183 max heart rate - walking up hills
820 Calories burned. I think this is high but I have to say that I was exhausted.

I'm running late today, going to the Dermatologist. Be back later to read all your posts.

Have a great day!
 
I went to the doctor today. I had my blood drawn, I want to see what is going on. I got on the scale at the appointment and have gained 5 pounds since the first of the year. Keep in mind, This is not my scale and you know how they differ from home to doctors offices. I was assured it was hormone changes but I'm not buying it. I realize I have put a lot of muscle lately so that is part of it. I am eating more because I am working out harder. Maybe, I am making poor food choices? The only time I am thin is when I basically stave myself. :( I'm not willing to do that. My workouts suffer, my sleep suffers and my mood. I guess I really need to change it up. I think I will add more High Intensity Cardio and do more reps with lighter weights. When I am my thinnest, I'm not doing cardio, just weights. I love cardio these days. Cardio puts me in a better mood and I sleep so much better, which in turn allows me to have a better workout. :) Any thoughts???
 
Today I did Cathe Live PHAT 2 workout, 45 minutes, 108 avg. hr./ 136 max, 240 calories. I then did Step on It live w/up, first two combos and end of the final all combo with stretch and stretching from Fitness blender added 52 minutes, 124 avg./ 142 max. hr., 226 calories. Total time 97 minutes, calories 523 calories.
PHAT 6 exercises alternating upper and lower 12 reps all repeated for 3 rounds (push ups are 8 reps at a slower pace)(They use two dumbbells for the moves but I just used 1 heavier on some of them)
w/u 4:55 minutes
elevated lunge 15 ea. hand, 15, 20
overhead press 12 ea.hand, 10,10
step ups 15# each hand ,15, 20
bicep curl 12# each hand, 15,15
uneven squat, 15# , 20, 20#
push ups

@ 21:23 minutes
side lunge 12 # each hand, 15,15
overhead triceps extension, 15# (I used 1 dumbbell Cathe 2) , 20#,25#
single dead lift 20# ea. hand, 20,20
upright row, 8# each hand, 8# each hand, no weight
squats 25 Ea. hand, 25, 25
pullover 20# dumbbell, 25#, 20#

Debbie, I will post the recipe in awhile. I like the cookbook. Some of t he recipes are on the website like the hasselback sweets with compound ghee and the 5 minute tortillas. I like the roasted chicken and asparagus salad and the curried chicken salad..

Jolie, it seems you heart rate gets pretty high even for hill walking. Does it normally get pretty high? I am lucky when I get in the 160's and that is doing Hiit and really intense stuff.
 
Bad Ass Bowl
suggestions is to vary your toppings and you can make enough for extra meals
4 servings
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp galic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cumin'
1/2 tsp chipotle powder
1 Tbs coconut oil
1 lb ground beef or turkey
Savory Cauiflower rice
1 cup awesome sauce
chopped romaine lettuce or chopped cilantro for garnish
In small bowl mix salt and all spices. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add coconut oil. add the meat and spices, then cook and stir, breaking up the meat until it browns, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Serve this up in a bowl layering the cauliflower rice at the bottom and the meat on top. Top with awesome sauce and chopped lettuce or cilantro.
I use lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, diced red onion and whatever else I want to add. I also do the olive oil ranch dressing homemade with chipotle powder mix instead of awesome sauce. She does say you can sub white rice for cauliflower rice to bump up the carb content for a post workout meal.
Pro 29 gm
fat 46 gm
carb 14 gm
net carb 8 gm
This is from her book. I would imagine it depends on the fat content of the meat or poultry.
Savory cauliflower rice
1 1/2 lb cauliflower
1 TBS coconut oil
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 Tbs coconut aminos
1/2 piece ginger peeled and minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Rice cauliflower in food processor with shredding blade or grating blade. Heat skillet with oil over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook stirring for about 30 seconds . Turn up the heat and add the cauliflower, stirring. Stir in the coconut aminos, ginger, salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir for 6-8 minutes. till tender but not mushy. (I make this ahead of time a lot and freeze up quart size bags for recipes.
pro 4 gm
fat 4 gm
carb 11 gm
net carb 6 gm
I hunted for an online recipe for Awesome sauce but one was loaded with honey. The other was on Penterist . I read that someone had purchased some at Whole Foods. I make my dressings, mayonnaise and sauces as much as possible so I know they don't have additives.
 
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Debbie I am starting those workouts on Monday and I will be posting my weights!! I am so bad.

But today was legs yesterday chest.

Meals today
B-2 eggs and turkey bacon
L-spinach salad with chicken and homemade ranch dressing with tomato and onion
D-ground turkey, topped with leftover italian sauce with some fresh parmesan cheese and green beans
Has some almonds for a snack
 
Jolie, my daughter went to a lab and had blood drawn to have tests done that most doctors offices just do not add to their routine tests. You should not ever have to starve yourself to lose weight and I am sure that you know that. I hope you can work through it and figure it out.

Roselyn, it will be interesting to see what you do with those workouts. Nice job on the eats.

My meals are hardly worth posting. We have been so busy with painting and working on the kitchen along with other things needing done. I just haven't had much appetite and have not been so much in the mood to do the extra prep after I make my husbands food.
Yesterday (sad)
Usual morning coffee, Amazing Grass Green Super food energy watermelon, BCAA powder with workout
Lunch
chicken breast tenderloins diced and cooked in coconut oil with Broccoli salad with almond dressing Caveman Feast App recipe remake of Primal Blueprint Recipe
Snack vanilla grassfed whey, Calif farms almond coconut milk unsweetened, unsweetened coconut flakes, honey, macadamia nuts, and topped with full fat coconut milk
Dinner
same meal as dinner
1243 calories 15% carbs, 61 % fat; 24% protein
Today
Usual morning coffee, Amazing Grass Green Super food energy watermelon, BCAA powder with workout
Lunch (I was out at two without eating much yesterday and nothing so that is my excuse :)
Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with hazelnuts 7.5 pieces
Snack
4 oz chicken breast tenderloins from yesterday
coffee with Califa farms almond coconut milk and full fat canned coconut milk topper
Dinner
Red Sockeye Wild caught salmon on organic power greens and lettuce with 10 red grapes halved, celery, red, onion and whole 30 salad dressing Generally this would be the Whole 30 protein salad but I was missing the walnuts I generally add to it.
calories 1329 carbohydrates 21%; fat 58%; protein 21%
 
Today was Shoulders. Was supposed to do legs as well, but me knees haven't been great since the last week when I worked legs. AAARRGGGG!!! Had a great shoulder workout, though.

This is what I did:

3 set/8 reps with 1 minute rest between each set. Add some light weight after as well just to change it up a bit.

Warmup was GS Shoulders, Back & Biceps

Arnold Press: 15's
Alternate Front Raise: 8's
Upright Rows/Shrugs: 35# (did 12 reps with the shrugs and did them right after I was done with the rows)
Lateral Raise: 12's/5's (dropped to 5's and did another 8 reps with no rest)

Walked 1.25 miles on my treadmill.

Roselyn - Are these DVD's?? I will look them up but not sure what they are called. Let me know.

Diane Sue - Thanks for the recipe, I will try it. I may get that recipe book on my Nook. I should eat more protein and less carbs so maybe this will help me.

Jolie - I don't buy age as a reason to be gaining weight either. I am in pre-menopause and have lost 20# since last year. Do you count calories every day? Do you eat enough? You need to sign up somewhere to keep you accountable with your calories. I use Myfitnesspal. I have the app on all my devices and update it every time I eat. When you key in your stats, it tells you what you should be eating. I usually eat about 250 - 300 calories more because I honestly don't think it has me eating enough - I'm hungry all the time. So maybe try that. I was only able to lose weight after I started counting again.
 
Today I did Ripped with Hiit Low Impact 1 both workouts premix 2 and abs #1, 61 minutes, 416 calories. My granddaughter did not have school so is hanging with us till I take her to work at 3. We went to the store and I got stuff for the Performance Paleo Awesome sauce. I forgot cauliflower though. I ended up eating the meat on a bed of supergreens with the toppings and awesome sauce. Still yummy withut the cauliflower rice.

Debbie, the book has different sections. pre workout recipes
post workout recipes that have more carbs but not lots of fat
protein packed meals
carb dense sides to maximize recovery which is things like hasseback sweets, a stuffed baked sweet potato with bacon and broccoli in it, 5 minute tortillas,
Nutrient boosting veggie sides (these are non starchy veggies and salads, some with protein sources added
There is a treats section but these are not the typical paleo baked goods
You can't go wrong with these recipes. I would like to try the Cherry Cashew Protein Bars but can't bring myself to order the cricket flour. It is full of protein and they use 1/2 cup, I keep thinking that I should try it with some protein powder instead. These were one of the post workout meals. I have 3 go to books that I use a lot and this is one of them. They others are Whole 30 and The Wild Diet.
 
Today was Bulk Arms
Standing Curl
15,12,8,8,12,15 reps 16#,18#20#,20#18#,16#

Tricep Extension
15,12,8,8DS 23,25,26,25

Barbell Curl
5 reps 5 sets 40#

Skull Crusher I used dumbbells
15,12,8,8,12,15 14#,15,16,16,15,14

Hammer Curl
15,12,8,8,12,15 16,18,20,20,18,16

Triceps Kickbacks
15,12,8,8,12,15 14, 15,16,16,15,14

weighted crunches

Debbie his programs are on Bodybuilding.com (there are a couple programs) after this one (Superman) I am going to do his Shortcut to Shred, I have an email i can forward to you that someone sent me with updated worksheets for the Superman workout

Breakfast was egg whites and turkey bacon
Lunch was ground turkey, fix cookbook spaghetti sauce and some grated parmesan cheese
Dinner is going to be a salad with grilled chicken, some veggies
snack some almonds and maybe some PB later
 
Diane Sue - I downloaded that cookbook. I'm going to try the bad ass bowl. What are coconut aminos? Do you use that? I'm bummed the nutritional value doesn't include calories. Doesn't make sense.

Roselyn - Don't worry about it. I'll check it out and see if I like it. Let me know how you like it when you start doing it. Thanks for the info!!
 
Today is a rest day for me. I went to pick my two sons up at football practice last night and immediately my oldest son broke his thumb! Keep in mind, a year and a half ago he compound fractured the same thumb and played the whole season in a cast. While in the cast it shifted from all of the hitting it took and it healed very crooked. :( Of course, he doesn't care, but I do. So, with that said, I spend the whole evening in the emergency room. I should hear from the Radiologist today on how bad it really is and what the plan of attack will be. I woke up exhausted and stressed out so I decided to give myself the day off.

Debbie, I am going to track my meals starting this weekend. Thanks for the idea. I got my blood tests back and everything looks good including my Thyroid. I probably do not eat enough. I just made some oriental salads with grilled chicken, avocado with ginger dressing for the next couple of days. If I have prepared meals I eat more and I make better choices. I also bought Jicama and put lemon juice and tabasco on it. It is low calorie and tastes awesome. I can only look at myself for the weight gain, I do not want to blame it on anything except poor choices by me.

Great workouts everyone!

Thanks for all of your support girls!!!

 
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