http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:57:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=297 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:00:45 GMT Today is the beginning of week three and I managed to complete all three circuits. Maybe not a big deal to some. But I am about to turn fifty and... Today is the beginning of week three and I managed to complete all three circuits. Maybe not a big deal to some. But I am about to turn fifty and have been battling chronic fatigue symdrome for thirty-five years. Over the years I have seen many nutritional doctors, naturopaths, herbalists etc who have all helped some but haven't had real breakthrough. I have also had chronic insomnia for fifteen years, with a record of four days with no sleep. I have been eating well since the 1970s when everyone thought it was really eccentric, so that has not been the problem. I much prefer good, natural food to junk food any day. Anyway, I had to start with just one circuit for the first week and then increase to two the second week. I just finished three today, so I feel really pleased with the achievement. I will continue with the program after the end of the six weeks, increasing the difficulty level as I am able. :) ]]> MandyW http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=297 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=295 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:15:17 GMT 4/22

Breakfast - 9am Gavan's French toast with homemade, whole grain bread and reduced cal syrup.

Lunch - 1pm Tuna, tiny bit of mayo, lemon juice on whole wheat sandwich thins with cukes, 9 baked pita crackers, 2 tablespoons hummus

Snack - Apple, fresh ground PB, 1 whole egg




Drank - Water and unsweetened ice tea ]]> Jenelle http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=295 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=294 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:13:17 GMT I too wanted to set up my own blog, just recently found out how,...so here I come! A question though...what´s the difference beween a journal and... I too wanted to set up my own blog, just recently found out how,...so here I come!

A question though...what´s the difference beween a journal and a blog, where do I write down what content?

For example, my intentions and measurements, should I write them here or should I do my own journal and wrtie them all down there? ]]> eviegirl_78 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=294 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=293 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:35:55 GMT I did 30 minutes. It was fun. Not much to say today. I'm just doing the program. I'm eating right and doing the workouts. ]]> mamashari http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=293 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=292 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:27:11 GMT I was pretty proud of my initial progress. I am committed to doing a full 6 weeks of RCR. This morning's workout was a bit abbreviated. I only did one round. I got up too late, and I figured one round is a whole lot better than no round. Glad I did it.

I've been eating clean, but did have a lunch out with my hubbie. I had a hamburger and fries. I only ate 1/2 the bun (the bottom flat side) and 1/2 the fries. The best thing about this--I continued on my clean eating with my afternoon snack and dinner. I did not allow myself to go off on a binge. This is HUGE for me. I'm pretty proud. :) ]]> mamashari http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=292 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=291 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:37:02 GMT Well, by golly, we have some progress: Let's just see:

July 19
Weight: 214
Neck: 14.75
Chest: 47.0
Waist: 42.5
Abdomen 47
Hips 46.50
Calf 16
Bicep 14
Thigh 25.5

July 26
Weight: 211
neck: 15
Chest: 46.25
Waist: 40.5
Abdomen 45.25
Hips 46.25
Calf 15
Bicep 13.5
Thigh 25

Not bad! 3 lbs and 8.75 inches.
Now, let's keep going!:ihih: ]]> mamashari http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=291 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=290 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:22:44 GMT I made it thru the first week. :) I was able to get Val to answer a question for me, I am so pleased that she actually answers her emails! I have... I made it thru the first week. :)
I was able to get Val to answer a question for me, I am so pleased that she actually answers her emails! I have been doing one round of all circuits. She suggests I up the first 2 circuits to twice thru and then 1 for the rest. Will start this on Monday. So far, I'm loving the workouts. I have dropped a bunch of inches this week. Will post them after my measure day tomorrow. I had eaten a TON of heavy carbs the week before and was blown up like a balloon. I've dropped 4 lbs as of this morning.

Eating is good. Not sure if it's exactly what Val would have me do. All of it is clean good food. 5-6 times a day. I know that I've had a couple of days where I ate too many nuts. Love them little guys! LOL!! Anyway...I'm feeling better and lots more in control. On to week #2. ]]> mamashari http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=290 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=289 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:42:38 GMT I did one full round of Week 1-3 of RCR. I was a bit sore from Monday's workout, and didn't want to push too hard. Time was also an issue this morning. I really like these exercises. I feel good about this program. ]]> mamashari http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=289 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=288 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:39:16 GMT We're on a roll! LOl!
Today was Cardio--Intervals for 30 minutes. Pretty hard for me, but I made it thru.

Workout: done!
Food: packed and ready to go!

I was looking at pics of me at my Dad's Anniversary party, and I can't believe how bad I look...I tell ya...that's motivation. The fat on the back of my arms is embarrassing. It's definitely time for change. ]]> mamashari http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=288 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=285 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:37:36 GMT I started the RCR way back in September, but got side tracked. I am back with a vengeance. I have gained weight and am a nice fat little heifer! ... I started the RCR way back in September, but got side tracked. I am back with a vengeance. I have gained weight and am a nice fat little heifer! Time to get moving and get healthy! I have done my intentions: #1: plan meals weekly and shop for them on Saturdays. #2: I will follow workouts to the best of my ability. #3. I will lose 20 lbs in 6 weeks (Aug. 29th.) That's it to start. I don't want to go hog wild! Just want to get started and move ahead.

My measurements:
Bust: 47
Waist: 42.5
Hips: 46
Abdomen: 48
Hips: 46.5
Thighs: 25.5
Calves: 16
Biceps: 14
Weight: 214 Geez...I can't hardly stand it or believe it.

I did my first workout this morning. It wasn't as tough as I thought it would be, but hard enough! I did 2 rounds of circuits 1 & 2. I did only 1 round of circuit 3. I petered out!

Right now, I am happy that I am making some changes.

My food for today:

Preworkout: 2 egg whites, and 1/2 banana
Breakfast: 1 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup blueberries, 3 egg whites
Snack: 1 oz cheese, 1/2 apple
Lunch: 1/2 c cott cheese, 1/2 apple, 1/2 cup of grapes--all mixed together.
Snack: 1/2 cup brown rice, 3 oz. chick breast
Dinner: 4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 sweet potato and salsa, broccoli.

How's that?:001_tt1: ]]> mamashari http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=285 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=284 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:03:05 GMT Today, I started following Valerie's RCR plan and did my first workout. She's right, this is tough for those who haven't worked out in a while. I was only able to do one full circuit of Circuit #1 and 2 and the first two exercises in Circuit #3. The planks are just impossible for me right now - no upper body strength and too much lower body weight pulling me down. I will not give up though!

Breakfast
1/2 cup organic oatmeal with 1/4 cup pineapple slices and one brazil nut, a 1/4 tsp of honey.

Snack
1 tomato with 1/4 tsp olive oil drizzled over top
1 oz of goat cheese

Lunch
Green peppers with ground beef - not sure of the exact weight as my husband cooked it all together. I added 1/2 cup brown rice to mine.

Snack
1 red delicious apple and 1 TBSP almond butter

Supper
4 oz roasted chicken
1/2 dinner plate of steamed cabbage & pat of butter

Food-wise, I am a little limited as I recently found out that I am extremely allergic to eggs, dairy (with the exception of whey protein and butter) and most beans, spinach, walnuts, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds (to name a few). So that also leaves out Ezekiel bread, although I'm not sure if the sprouting of the grains makes a difference or not. ]]> jessiegirl http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=284 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=282 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:46:48 GMT So here's a quick update before I start in on my day of work - ugh.

I did make it to the gym last night and did 2 circuits of the Platinum Workout 1. I was very disheartened that I wasn't able to fly through 3 circuits like I used to be able to. But I decided not to push myself too much so that I don't lose motivation and can move to do workout #2 tomorrow.

There was a REALLY big fight that went on in my head as I got off the train last night. Should I go or should I blow it off and start tomorrow (today)? In the end I made myself go and of course felt all the better for it. Even though there is no real noticable difference, I did wake up today feeling better. It is amazing how even after one day I can feel like I did something. This is especially noticable when I strength train too.

Food wise I was bad last night and went to Chipotle. I got a burrito bowl, so it was better than it could have been, but I tend to eat it with the chips which are horribly fried. And then there was the bunny head that was left over from Easter. . . but his body was thrown out and since our cleaning service comes today I won't even be able to take it out the trash when I get home. Yes, I have been know to do that. Sad.

So my intentions for the day:
1. Drink 4 of my glasses of water
2. Go to the gym for a cardio workout after the networking even that I have.
3. Have the will power to avoid wine when I am at the networking event.
4. Don't pick at my face - Who would have thought that at 30 I am STILL getting pimples. Ugh.

Well, off to work I go. Happy day to all.

xoxo
L ]]> oclcr257 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=282 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=280 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:04:08 GMT In the last few weeks my life has become hectic and messy, something I hate. I have started a new project on the work front, I'm considering a move all the way to the other side of the country, I'm trying to figure out what being healthy means and what I really have to do to get it and than keep it. Basically I'm looking around at my life and taking stock of what is helpful and what isn't.
But this morning while I was walking to the theatre, I realized that everything in life is constantly in transition- Your can be employed or unemployed at the drop of a hat & Friends can come and go. Your health is the only thing that can be constant. If you can get to that place where you feel healthy and strong , everything else is a piece of cake. ]]> kbaird http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=280 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=279 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:39:23 GMT Good Morning-
Since Posting my intentions I have been having small panic attacks, mostly starting with "What the Hell did I do?". I've never set a number goal and I certainly have never posted it on the internet. In the past I have measured my success in a pant size or by how pointy my collar bones were; and those victories were for me to wallow in quietly. But the number is scaring me. I have come to the conclusion that maybe it is because numbers, when it has to do with your health, are never good things.Triglycerides, Cholesterol, Weight.
On Thursday I officially announced my Intentions to my trainer. I have spent the previous few weeks running ideas/thoughts by him to get real feedback on how doable this is. After presenting it all to him and than of course cringing at the number he gave me the best pep talk ever. Basically, it was to let myself off the hook and stop being so hard on myself; especially if it's going to get in my way. So if July comes and I only make it to 40 lbs. thats still amazing. And as always it was the exact right thing. My stress vanished and it sounded like the whole thing might be fun instead of a chore.
Happy Sunday! ]]> kbaird http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=279 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=278 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:21:17 GMT So just completed day 1 and feel pretty good. Food-wise, I eat pretty healthy anyway (just prone to the odd chocolate craving!), but stuck with it... So just completed day 1 and feel pretty good. Food-wise, I eat pretty healthy anyway (just prone to the odd chocolate craving!), but stuck with it pretty easily today despite having a stressful day.

Val's downloadable videos were great! I first took my dog for a walk to the park for about 30 minutes, then came back and did the warm-up, workout 1 circuit 1, then floorwork. As it's a pretty warm evening I was quite hot and sweaty by the end of it and really felt those lunges and crunches!!

Anyway, have also taken my 'before' pictures - so will definitely be putting in the effort to improve on them... ;)

That's all for today! :001_smile: ]]> amba313 http://www.redcarpetready.com/community/blog.php?b=278