Bikini Bod By June 2010!

[newmami]

Friday (7/9): Oh Boss, you crack me up! Today, I started the day with cardio. My intention was to do a full body workout before cardio. But, I decided to buy breakfast & on my way to the store early in the morning & found the weather to be AWESOME. So, I made a U turn & walked to the park. I did a 5 minute walk warmup, 30 minute run & 5 min. cool down. I walked to the store & went home. Since I had lots of energy, I grabbed my 8lbs weights & started doing Upper body: 3 sets of 15: bicep curls, tricep curls, chest fly (50 jumps & 1 min. rest). Then, 3x15: military press, rows & pulldowns (50 jumping jacks & 1 min. rest). Lower body: 3x25 squats, forward lunges, burpees (50 crunches & 1 min rest), backward lunges, side lunges & mountain climbers (50 bicycle crunches & 1 min. rest). Finally, Leg press, abductor, adductor & kick backs (5 min Hiit jumping). When I finished, I was exhausted. Showered & ate a nice big breakfast. In the afternoon, after my turkey sandwich w/ swiss cheese (lettuce, tomatoes & spinach & l. mayo) & homemade lemonade (1 sweet & low), I walked for 1 mile. Came home, started dinner: Brown rice (for me) & white rice for everyone else, pinto beans & steak w/ onion & mushroom sauce (garlic, herbs & olive oil). I also had a nice salad & 2 bottles of water (thirsty). In 1 hour, getting ready to play basketball with kids. They invited their friends. You know what that means...match! MUST wear my Air jordan shirt today

[newmami]

Saturday (7/11): Weather is much better. I woke up very tired. Probably, the basketball match left me without energy. Had a big hearty breakfast with a protein shake. Since I felt better, I went for a 2 mile walk with intervals. Got home & did Hiit jumping for 6 minutes. In the afternoon, I had a long nap. Best thing I've ever done on a Saturday. First time. I'm always doing stuff on this day. It's either cleaning, cooking, shopping or getting things ready for Sunday (kids & hubby's soccer games). Deserved the nap! After dinner, went for another 2 mile walk. This time, it was a very nice & mellow walk. Tomorrow: soccer game early in the morning & movie in the evening. Maybe the "Eclipse"? My son is into the vampire/wolf thing. We already saw Toys Story 3. It was great! Monday...Kickboxing video, abs & a little running at night. Will see...

[musculargirl]

How the workouts going Mami? So you really liked Toy Story 3? I hear good and bad things about it. Some peope love it and others hate it. I guess I will have to see it for myself.

[newmami]

Tuesday (7/13): musculargirl... Toy Story was really good. Confession: I cried during parts of the movie . We loved it. We didn't see it in 3D. I don't like it. Makes me dizzy. Workouts: are fine. Yesterday, I didn't exercise because I was feeling very dizzy. I was suffering from non stop vertigo & was nauseous. Couldn't stand still or get up from where I was. My hubby took me to the hospital & my blood pressure was extremely low. Something like 60/40. I was dehydrated & my sodium was very low. Before they checked my blood pressure, my hubby told me (I had passed out )they had asked him if I was on a strict diet or If I had an eating disorder . What? My hubby said: "Actually, she eats 6 times a day..." He said the nurse rolled her eyes. Maybe I looked too thin . I'm 125lbs. Not skinny at all! Anyways, they gave me IV fluids & a bag of salty chips w/ a diet soda. After a while, I felt better. Had to stay overnight...URGH! Today I felt much better. My pressure was still low, but not as low as the day before. Got discharged at 12:00 & just chilled the rest of the day. However, since I'm feeling really good, I'll be back to my normal routine tomorrow. I've been drinking lots of fluids as usual but also eating chips. Planing to do cardio. But, I have to drink more than the usual 8-10 cups of water. It's humid out here .

[musculargirl]

I'm sorry to hear you had to go the hospital Mami. I wonder what caused the low blood pressure and sodium. 125 seems like a pretty healthy weight. I'm glad your feeling better. Definitely drink the water. Its humid here today too.

[Boss Man]

It could potentially have been from low Salts and fluids perhaps, if you've been sweating too much recently.

[newmami]

TGIF!musculargirl...They think it's the high temperatures (95-100degrees). I don't know... Boss... I have been sweating heavily, I drink lots of water but not enough salt. I'm working on it...
Good News: Finally posted new pictures taken on 6/27/10. Sorry it took so long. But I needed to shrink them & my son is the only one who knows how to. You know how it is with kids...Later ma! (favorite saying):lol: Oh well, finally did it! Hope you see some improvements. I know I could've done better, but my meals are not as strict as it should, I'm still 125 & don't go to the gym. I'm hoping to be more consistent and to be more organized with my workouts & schedule. Anyways, I'm still working as hard as I can & I hope to see better changes by August. Confession: I need a schedule & a meal plan cause I'm stuck in 125. Not that I want be too thin, but I want to see a little muscle definition, flat abs & shapely arms, legs & back. I guess is to much to ask . Oh well, I'm going to work harder...watch. Today was extremely hot. Still having the dizzy spells, but I walked 1 mile in the morning. In the evening, I put by AC on high & did the Hip Hop abs DVD. Tomorrow: Will do cardio...weather permiting.

[musculargirl]

Lookin good Mami!! I can definitely see a difference from the previous time!

[Boss Man]

You have DEFINITELY improved. Great job, you can be so proud of yourself. You've had a hard life the past few years and now you've made some real changes which can be a great source of motivation and inspiration to others, as can your attitude, personality and character.

I'm really happy for you.

.

[newmami]

Saturday: Les... Thanks Les! You are so sweet! But you are very active too. Riding bikes, basketball, WII. We have lots in common...we like to have fun while working out . Thanks for the compliments & DITTO. musculargirl...Thank you so much! You are very kind . Boss... Thank you. I'm so happy you guys can see changes, cause I'm working hard. Not extremely hard, but hard. These past few days I haven't worked as hard as I would like to, but the weather isn't helping. Today, It was over 95 degrees (ouch). All I could do was walk 2 miles & a little bowling at night. Hopefully tomorrow, I will make up for the cardio I was supposed to do today & maybe work a little more on my lower body. Will see. Thank you for the compliments & will continue to work harder. Have to go now, it's almost 3 in the morning (Sunday). It's late!...It's early? Confused...

[newmami]

Sunday: Les.. Love handles?? Yeesh, hate those. Trust me, I have them . I'm also battling with my bat wings, my back (wish it was smaller) & of course, my belly. UGH! Wish it was nice, flat & no stretchmarks. But as my son says: Mom, they are your "battle wounds" (He's into call of duty & modern warfare game ), be proud. What is he trying to say? Am i supposed to display them? . Yeah right! Like that's going to happen. Hopefully, if I work harder & clean my meal a bit, maybe they'll dissappear? They have... a little . Oh well, my body is "under renovations,,," .
Today, I woke up early. I felt a little dizzy, but got my head & body thinking & walking straight & off to the park I went. Walked 2 miles & drank 2 bottles of water. Yikes! had to run to my house . At home, did: 3 x 12: leg press, abductors, adductors & kick backs (w/ bands). Worked a little on my abs: Planks, clams, crunches & toe touch. Did 20 of each. Started to feel dizzy again, so stopped & had a nice COLD cookies & cream protein shake w/ 1/2 banana...YUMM! Then, a big nice breakfast. Will be doing some cleaning & later on: to the park. Kids want to play soccer with their friends. Most likely they'll ask me to be their goalie because their's twisted an ankle . But I'll be doing lots of running. They like to kick the ball VERY hard & off the field . Oh well, more calories to burn. Thanks EVERYONE for your great comments. Any suggestions, criticism (good or bad) will be appreciated. Hope is more of the good ones

[newmami]

Monday (7/19/: We are experiencing a heat wave for the past 2 weeks. It's been HOT, HOT, HOT. As a result, my activities have decreased. This morning I walked 1 mile. I was drenched in sweat & getting dizzy again, so drank my bottle of water & 1/2 bag of chips. My low blood pressure is killing me. UGH! Went home, had my nice cold protein shake w/ 1/2 banana & sat down for a bit. In the afternoon, no exercise . After dinner, I did my Hip Hop abs & Hiit jumping. I wanted to do a little running or work on my lower body, but my body didn't. Hope this weather changes. I really miss my daily long walks & outdoors activities . Tomorrow: Doing a new upper body workout. Let's see how it goes....
Breakfast: 2 eggwhites scarmbled w/ 1 ham, 1/2 cheese & tomotoes. 2 whole wheat toast & 1/2 cup d. pepsi w/ lemon & 1 cup of water
Workout: 1 mile walk. Drank 1 bottle of water & 1/2 bag of chips (low blood pressure)
snack: 1/2 banana protein shake w/ water. Later 1 cup of water
Lunch: Grilled chicken w/ stir fry vegetables (green beans, broccoli, red peppers, onions), small salad & 1/2 orange & 1 bottle of water w/ lemon
Snack: 10 grapes w/ cheddar cheese & 1 bottle of water
Dinner: 1/2 cup brown rice, 3 oz grilled steak w/ broccoli & 1 bottle of water w/ lemon
Workout: Hip Hop abs & Hiit jumping & 2 bottles of water (thirsty)
snack: 1/2 protein shake w/ water & drizzle of chocolate quick from Nestle
Have decided to loose 5 more pounds. I don't think I need to loose more weight, but I want a leaner body. Any suggestion? Willing to give up a few of my favorite things....Bye mochas?

[Bonnie]

If you have low blood pressure & the issue is sodium, there are other sources for sodium besides potato chips.

[newmami]

Tuesday (7/20): Bonnie... Hi Bonnie! Welcome back. I've been reading your journal too. You look awesome! As for the sodium...I know, chips are a bad idea. But It gets my blood pressure high faster. I eat a few things with sodium, but I guess either I'm not eating enough or not drinking enough water. Working on that. My Dr. will be doing a few more blood tests on me tomorrow. Today, very hot as usual. Worked on my upper body. Doing something new w/ ankle weights. I wrapped them around my wrist (they have velcro). I did 3 sets of 15: alternating Cross punches, upper cut, jab & hook. Then, I lay on the floor & did: 3 sets of 15 w/ wrist weights: triceps(from waist to over head both at same time), scissors (alternating arms)& pyramid (both at same time but wrist touching when overhead). Sorry, don't have a video to show. I also did: arm raise (w/ squats)...had to get a little butt action . Since I felt good, I did 2 x 35 seconds plank & 3 x 25 speed mountain climbers. Finally, 3 min. plyometrics? (to me it's hiit). My son's coach gave it to me. It's 30 seconds knees up, 30 sec. jog, 15 sec. butt kicks, 15 sec. running side to side, 15 sec. run front & back (touching floor), 15 sec. jumps (skipping), 15 sec. walking lunges, 15 sec. squats, 15 sec. pushups (ouch) & 15 sec. fast run & 15 sec. walk to cool down. Yeesh! I was out of breath. I've done Hiit jumping, running, etc. But I could tell my body hasn't been the same . After dinner, I went for a 2mile walk around the park. It felt very good. I wish I did my "after lunch" workout, but i didn't want to push it. Tomorrow: lower body. Will be using my ankle weights & will be oing something new too.
Pre-workout: 1/2 protein shake w/ water & 1/2 banana
Workout: upper body, little core & plyometrics & drank 1 bottle of water
Breakfast: 1 cup of cream of wheat & 2 eggwhites scrambled (w/ ham, 1/2 cheese & toamatoes) & 1/2 cup d. pepsi w/ lemon & 1 cup of water
Snack: 1/2 orange w/ cheddar chesse & 1 bottle of water w/ lemon
Lunch: Subway oven roasted chicken on honey oat bread w/ lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, olives & l. mayo & 1 bottle of water
snack: 1 apple w/ 1 bottle of water
Dinner: 6 large grilled shrimp w/ stir fry veggies, 1/2 cup brown rice & small salad (lettuce & tomatoes) & 1 bottle of water
Workout: 2 mile walk (intervals) & drank 1 bottle of water
snack: 1/2 protein shake w/ skim milk
Ok, as I mentioned, I want to get leaner. I'm planning to start the new "phase" of my journey on Monday. I'm very nervous but excited. I know I will have to make a few changes in my meals, but I'm willing. Please wish me luck...I'm going to need ALL the luck I can get.

[Bonnie]

While you are at the doctors, ask him/her about sodium pills or what is a healthier option to obtain your sodium levels, besides potato chips, sometimes emergency rooms just go for the quick solutions.Don't be nervous about working to be lean