5-31-10 RESSSSSSTTTT DAAAAAYYY!!!

No!! WORK-OUTS WOOHHOOOO!!!...

5-30-10 WOD / "ANGIE"

Another "Angie" WOD:

100 Jumping Pull-ups

100 Push-ups

100 Sit-ups

100 Squats

I managed to only do it in 26:50 *booo*..Neil participated and beat my time, he did 25:00...darn I need more practice...

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 24)

Still sick.

Current weight: 122

5-29-10 WOD / RUN

WOD:

Ran 3+ miles took me 35 min..*argh*...(10 min warm-up/cool-down)

Anyway...HELLOOOO WEEKEND!!

5-28-10 WOD / RUN-SQUATS-SIT

Had a late start here's today's WOD results:

WOD:

1st Round

4 Rounds For Time:

400 meter run

50 Squats

Manage to finish in 15:11

2nd Round

100 Sit-ups

50 V Roll-ups

50 Mason Twist

I timed the 100 sit-ups and clocked 5:25 still slow..more practice...more practice...

5-27-10 WOD /"J.T" PLUS OBLIQUE BONUS

My try on a Hero WOD:

WOD:

1st Round

21-15-9 Reps of: For Time / Took me 35:56 BOOOOO!! too slow..I really need some Oly. rings!!

Hand Stand Push-ups (modified)

Ring Dips (since 1 ring dip = 3 parallel dips it's 3 x21-15-9 reps) *OUCH!!!*

Push-ups

I didn't get to finish the last 27 reps of the dips but just did 9 for the last since I could hardly lift my arms already...

My Total for the first Round: HSPU = 45 / Dips = 117 / Push-ups = 45

2nd Round

Obliques

50 Oblique V-ups (25 rt/25 lt)

50 Mason Twist

Side Planks 20 Sec. hold each side x 2

Plank 20 sec hold x 2

Time to get rid of these lousy love handles..hehehe...

To Whey or Not to Whey???

So I rested yesterday and again I feel kinda weak and depleted not sure what it is??? But I need to get motivated again...so thinking of gaining more muscle weight this month and run lean as well...hmm kinda lean bulk..if that makes sense, so to WHey or not to WHey??

I feel that I'm not getting too much protein in my diet so maybe Whey protein might help out a bit...then again it will go against my diet of going all natural..*argh*...oh such a dilemma..hahaha!!!

So if you guys have any experience with whey protein please advise..Thanks!...

May Weigh-In

Prev. Weight: 160 lbs.

Current Weight: 159 lbs.

Weight Lost: 1 lb.

% of Lost: 0.6

Goal: Have a nice six pack Abs by June 24...a nice b-day present for myself..woot! haha!!

And to lose 5-10 more lbs.

weird lighting...

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 23)

REST DAY.

Not feeling well.

5-25-10 WOD / RUN-SIT

A bit sluggish today, I thought resting yesterday would help me but still tired...not sure if it's a cold or allergies it just SUCK!!! Working-out under the weather is no fun!!! But I know excuses..excuses...so on with the WOD...

WOD:

Ran 4+ miles

Nike link: http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//dashboard/

100 Butterfly Sit-ups

50 V-up Roll-up (25/25)

Weigh in Tomorrow..YIKES!!!..Oh well...

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 22)

Current Weight is 117

WOD:

(1) Run 1.4 miles, no time...still testing out left knee - COMPLETED

(2) P90x Core - NOT COMPLETED...TOO TIRED

(3) Plyo - NOT COMPLETED...but did walk 3 miles in the city

Breakfast:

Chocolate Cheerios mixed with Kashi Cereal with organic milk and 6 oz of black berries (300 calories?)

Lunch & Dinner...too lazy to list

You know it's serious when...

- you pass up a FREE taylor ham, egg and cheese breakfast bagel for tasteless oatmeal

- you spend close to $50 on fruits and vegies alone at Whole Foods (really, does acai really have to cost as much as a kidney? really?)

- you youtube intense work out videos for 2 hours

- the first thing you do in the morning is weigh yourself

- you check this blog at least 4 times during the day

......when did you get serious?

Reminder 3rd Weigh-in is this Week!!

"3rd Weigh-in Submission:
May 24 - May 26, 2010. Winner will be chosen on May 29, 2010. (This date falls on Memorial Day Weekend, more Binge eating for us... Woohoo)"

So we have until tomorrow...Good Luck Guys...I think I lost again to Marge...*grrrr*..gained weight this time..I think??!!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 21)

WOD:

(1) Ab Ripper X - COMPLETED, except for Vroll ups

(2) P90x - Chest, Shoulders, Tric - COMPLETED...hate this workout!

Slow-mo 3in1 push ups: 3/3/3

In-out Shoulder Flies: 20 (3lbs)

Chair Dip, both feet on chair: 20

Std Push-ups on knees: 4...absolutely hate push-ups!

Side Tri Rise: 12

Floor Flies: 4

Scarecrows: 10 (10lbs)

Overhead Tri Ext: 20 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Y Press: 15 (10lbs)

Lying Tricep Ext: 10 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Pour Flies: 15 (3lbs)

Tricep Ext: 10 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Weighted Circles: 40 seconds (3lbs)

Throw the Bomb: 12 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Slow-mo Throw: 10 (3lbs)

Front to Back Tri Ext: 10 (10lbs)

Std Push-ups on knees: 4

Fly Row Press: 12 (10lbs)

Dumbell Crossbody, etc.: 20 (10lbs)

(3) Run 1.4 miles, no time...original was 3.2 in 24 minutes - COMPLETED, had to test out theleft knee first, so far so good

Breakfast:

Oatmeal with water, no sugar added

100 Calories (20 Calories from fat)

Lunch:

Shrimp about 30 pieces (Calories?)

Dinner:

Smoked Turkey Breast with sweet, spicy honey mustard - 6 slices and carrots (Calories?)

Drink - 3 cups of Acai Berry Drink (300 Calories?)

5-23-10 WOD / "Push and Sit" aka "PUSIT"

Juts wanted to do a quick WOD since not Home Today...

WOD:

100 Push-ups (25 regular / 25 wide / 25 diamond / 25 declined)
100 Sit-ups

Hope to have some fried "Pusits" later..woohoo!! BENSI here We come!!..lol

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 20)

Current Weight: 118

WOD:

(1) Run 3.2 miles within 24 minutes - NOT COMPLETED...too lazy

(2) P90X Chest, Shoulders, Tric - NOT COMPLETED...too lazy

5-22-10 WOD / "TABATA"

Rested yesterday hoping to get better #'s for today's WOD but seemed to about even from last time...

WOD:

Tabata = max reps for 20 seconds then rest 10 seconds in 8 Rounds

Jumping Pull-ups = 18/15/13/11/15/11/12/12 = 107

Push-ups = 19/15/10/8/5/6/5/6 = 74

Sit-ups = 9/10/10/9/9/9/8/7 = 71

Squats = 19/19/16/16/15/10/15/16 = 126

Still slow more practice...more practice...more practice...

5-20-10 WOD / RUN!!!

Felt like running... 4+ miles...

WOD:

Relax Run

see nike+ link

http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//runs/detail/674895684/1415147887/all/allRuns/

This made my day..LMAO..just wanted to share...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-dtVlFlXSg&sns=em

be very carefull when working out this can be you...lol...I know it's bad to laugh but HELL IT's HILAROUS!!!..HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH!!!!!!

Am I gaining Muscle Weight or just FAT??

Like Marge, as much MetCon (metabolic conditioning) I do seems like I still gained a few pounds 3-4 lbs to be exact...depending on the day..hehehe...is it because of the food?? or Am I gaining muscles...I like the idea of muscle weight instead...*argh*...my goal is to pass the 160 lbs mark and be in 150's again!! it has been more than 10 somewhat years since I was at 150's...hmmm...

More running???or more metcon??? or Both??? or just focus on the RIGHT Foods??? I know it is the combo of all of the above...just feels a bit depleted today...hmmm...I need some bacon and eggs wrap...that will make me feel better...;P

I hope you guys are feeling and doing better and Hope to see most of you guys this Sunday!!..Time to check out the competition..hahaha!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 19)

Current weight:

121

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!

Today's routine:

(1) Run/Walk 5 miles - COMPLETED...had to walk half of it, my left knee was acting up

(2) P90x - Shoulders & Arms - COMPLETED

Alt Shoulder Press

17, 20 = 10 lbs

In-Out Bicep Curls

20, 23 = 10 lbs

Two Arm Tric Kickbacks

12, 10 = 10 lbs

Deep Swimmers Press

16, 16 = 10 lbs

Funky Curls

16, 16 = 10 lbs

Chair Dips

20, 20 no weights

Upright Rows

12, 16 = 10 lbs

Static Arm Curls

16, 16 = 10 lbs

Flip Grip Kickbacks

8, 10 = 10 lbs

Shoulder

20, 20 = 10 lbs

Hammer Curls

12, 12 = 10 lbs

Lying down Tri Extensions

8, 10 = 10 lbs

Condon Curls

8, 7 = 10 lbs

Slide Tri Rise

18, 20 no weights

In-Out Shoulder Flies

5

(3) P90x - Plyo - WOP WOP...NOT COMPLETED....left knee was a buzz kill

Reading Material:

Jullian Michales' "Master Your Metabolism Cookbook" compliments of the Lyndhurst Public Library

I don't know how trustworthy she is, but I've been hearing a lot of positive reviews. It can't hurt to read a few chapters to see if it's rubbish or not. Beside, my family needs to find better cooking/eating alternatives. Crispy Pata should not be a staple dish every Tuesday and Thursday.

Goals for June 12 Weekend:

Hit 110 lbs

Eat healthier food

Toner abs

Oh by the way....where's Brian Ago at????

5-19-10 WOD/HSPU-DIPS-SWINGS + BONUS

Decided to push for another WOD for today...

WOD:

1st Work-out

5 rounds Max Reps of Hand Stand Push-Ups (modified)

3 min rest each round

My #'s: 35/25/17/17/15 (better #'s than 2 weeks ago YESSSS!!!!)

2nd Work-out

3 Rounds

30 Parallel Dips (did 10 reps each x 9 limited rest)

20 20lbs Dumbbell Swings

3 min rest each round

3rd Work-out

100 Sit-ups as a Bonus or since I had a Chicken Parm Wedge loaded with cheese at lunch..ohh soo yummy..as a Punishment instead..lol...

5-18-10 WOD / Run Interval

Just run interval today...

WOD:

4 Rounds

Run 8 mph for 1 minute then Run 7 mph for 2 minutes...

That's it...ran my fastest 1 mile in 8 min wooohoo..treadmill offcourse...hehehe

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 18)

I haven't posted cuz I've been super lazy. But today is a new day! This is the day that I start training for theTough Mudder competition. What is that, you say? Well, kids...it's only "the TOUGHEST one day event on the planet." If you've ever wanted to live your G.I. Joe fantasies, then look no further http://toughmudder.com/. The NJ comp is in November (20 or 21). I say we all do it. What say you?

5-17-10 WOD / "ANGIE"

Felt GREAT TODAY!!! Finally FINISHED "ANGIE" in 26:44!!! WOOHOOOO!!! I beat my "QUASI-ANGIE" WOD by 4:10...i guess that's an improvement...for me it is..hahaha!!

WOD:

For Time.

Complete all reps of each exercise before moving on to the next.

100 Jumping Pull-ups

100 Push-ups

100 Sit-ups

100 Squats

26:44 OHHH YEAHHHHH!!!!!!

5-16-10 WOD / "Buffet"

I called today's WOD, "Buffet", because it has all the work-out that I DON'T like!!!! I took my time today because I really don't feel like PUKING early in the morning..hahaha!!

WOD: For time

70 Burpees

60 Sit-ups

50 20 lbs Dumbbell Swings

40 Jumping Pull-ups

30 Hanstand Push-ups (modified)

Finished in 29:24 I know it's slow but at least I finished!! WOOHOOO!!!

5-14-10 WOD / HSPU*DB SQUATS*L-PULLUPS

Dear Blog,

I HATE PULL-UPS ESPECIALLY L PULL-UPS!!!! The WOD seemed so simple at first then it hits you with L Pull-ups!!! I could hardly do regular pull-ups...L Pull-ups!!!! anyway...I managed to finished with 21:24...did I mention I hate Pull-UPS!!!

WOD:

7 Rounds for Time

10 Hand Stand Push-ups (modified declined push-ups L shaped)

10 40 lbs (20 lbs. each hand) Dumbbell Squats

10 Jumping L Pull-ups (raised leg in L shape)

hmmm.. I didn't notice at first I should call this WOD the "L"..I hate the "L"!!!!

5-13-10 WOD / SITUPS-RUN-FLUTTER

Feels good today!! I decided to have some carbs (cavatteli with grilled chicken and broccoli rabe) for lunch and it does make a difference in terms of performing WOD...also it depends on the work-out as well..he..he...

WOD:

Warm-up

100 sit-ups

Interval Run

4 Rounds

1 min @ 8.5 mph / 2 min @ 7 mph

Cool-down

3 Rounds

20 Flutter kicks

Overall Time about 20 min Woohoo!!

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 17)

WHY IS IT SOOO HARD TO START BACK UP AGAIN!?!!??!?! WHY...WHY!?!?! I was a well oiled machine b4 the wedding. Now, I feel like scrap metal...just rusting away. Okay, my start date was suppose to be yesterday. Needless to say, that did not happen. I gained close to 10 lbs these past couple of weeks. You think that would motivate me, but NOPE. Luckily, June trip to Bridgehampton should do the trick. I hope (*gulp*). My plan for today is to run 3.2 miles, then start back up with P90x. Stay tuned...

5-12-10 WOD / "Barbara" kicked my butt Again!!!

The plan was to do Barbara again, 20 pull-ups/30 push-ups/40 sit-ups/50 squats x5, but manage to only do 2 1/2 rounds. In mid sit-up...nausea sets in and to the porcelain gods!!!! YUCK!!

I was doing pretty good with my time average about 6 min per round too so I was excited I was going to beat my first time with "Barbara"...lol, but She won again!!! I might be down today but the WAR is NOT OVER!!! *grrrr**

Overall I did 60 pull-ups/90 push-ups/80 sit-ups/100 squats, still not too bad in 12 min. but not good enough...

I think I had a bad fish for lunch that made me throw up though...was not feeling good after lunch, also I think REST is the Key to kicking Barbara's Butt!!! didn't sleep too well last night..I know..excuses...excuses...*grrr*

Here I am after paying a humble homage to the porcelain gods....

and here's Emma imitating me paying homage to the porcelain gods...
Abby: "Guess what Mommy!!!! Daddy threw up!!!"....

Shil: "You better not be throwing up!!!"...

Nice!

lol...

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 16)

Ever since Mexico, I've been in a bit of a rut. I've been eating like a pig, and I hate it. BUT, I can't seem to stop. My quest for the best burger in the world continues. SmashBurger (i.e. GameStop) failed me. I have to revisit Shake Shack sometime this week before I get back into the thick of things. My obsession with Strawberry Shake Malts will be the death of me. MmMMmMm.....it's sooo good when it hits your lips. Fear not, I will be back and ready to kick Jerome's butt again, starting Wednesday. Waaaatch out now!

Top 3 Burger Joints

1) Mr. Bartley's (Cambridge, MA)

2) In-Out (Shocker!)

3) Shake Shack (Columbus Circle, NYC)

5-10-10 WOD / "CINDY"

For 20 min do as many rounds as possible of the following:

5 Pull-ups

10 Push-ups

15 Squats

I manage to do only 11 rounds but I did 4 rounds of "Kipping" Pull-ups OoHHH Yeah!!! then the rest were jumping pull-ups..more practice..more practice!!!..

Total: 55 Pull-ups / 110 Push-ups / 165 Squats...Oh well..next time..more rounds!

5-9-10 WOD / Mother's Day Special!!

here's my WOD dedicated to all the Mom's...

WOD:

Run 3 miles @ 6.5 mph

100 Butterfly Sit-ups

20 x 3 Flutter Kicks also known as Scissors Sit-ups

This WOD actually felt great especially with my new AbMat works the lower abs better with more range of motion and full extension..google it! makes sit-ups a bit easier but works it better...Happy Mother's Day to All the Moms!!! Love Ya Shil!

5-8-10 WOD / 50's Theme

Was a bit in a hurry this morning so decided to just do 50 reps each for time.

WOD: For Time

50 Jumping Pull-ups

50 Push-ups

50 Sit-ups

50 Squats

I manage to do it in 12:41 a bit slow specially @ 7:30 in the morning barely awake..hehehe..@ least I'm done for the day on with the rest of the weekend WoohOoooo!

April sucks!

I did my EOM scale check and it says 223.8 lbs. so I've managed to gain 2 lbs or so. I blaim the local Icecream stand for freaking opening in April... ahhhhhhhh. It use to open in May but now the greaddy cream pushers are opening a whole month early! This is where capitalism turns to the dark side and greed is not always good. Take that Gordon Gecko!! Anyway the weather is getting better and I have managed to turn away the icecream now for a few night so I hope to do some walking / jogging and lose a few pounds before Memorial Day. Then again this Sunday is Mothersday and that means a big buffet with the family... just have to say NO. Congrats to Marg and Jerome for being the 2 craziest people in this blog :p

Big Nolte

5/6/10 WOD - KTE's/200m run/Sit-ups

Pretty easy today and I look forward to tomorrow's REST DAY Ahhhhhh!!

WOD:

15 Knee-To-Elbows (modified as high as you can) x 3

200 meter run (@ 8.5 speed) then 30 sit-ups x 3

Finished in less than 20 min...really didn't time it but It was pretty swift WOD.

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 15)

Tum Tum Tum....I'm going for a hat trick!

I'm back.....

Up to my start-up weight +2 pound. These late night feedings are killing me.... and without gym time or exercise, I'm struggling to keep the weight off.... Oh well, once Tristan gets his bearing, I'll be back in the game... I'll be working double time...hut...hut...hut...

See you @ the next weigh-in:

April Stats:
Starting weight: 229 lbs
Ending weight: 240 lbs
lbs GAINED: 11 lbs
Total Percentage GAINED: 4.8%

I'm going to get better at this weight loss thing...

5/5/10 WOD / HSPU and DIPS n' Swings

WOD: Took me awhile to finish but I finished it!!

HSPU (Hand Stand Push-ups) Modified "aka" L-push-ups/declined but L shaped - Max reps x 5

my #'s 20-17-10-15-12 Total: 74 (3 min rest per round)

then

30 parallel dips (used two chairs for this one) and 20 dumbbell swings (20lbs-only weights I have) x 3

so total of 83/7 dips *I couldn't lift myself the last 7 so I did chair dips* and 60 swings....AHHHHHHH!!!! I will feel this in the morning!!! I hope we have some tylenol!!...lol

Hello, Blog...it's me, Margaret (Ch 14)

Current Weight:

113

% Lost as of last weigh-in:

4%

Goals for the Month of May:

Get yoked! Want muscle definition in my abs, arms, back.

5-4-10 WOD "Barb"

Rested 5-3-10

Yesterday's WOD was tough!!! I was in the verge of puking. I had to stop at 3 rounds or else there goes my lunch..lol...

WOD: "BARBARA" BUT ONLY DID "BARB" only 3 rounds lol

Barbara x 5 For TIme
20 pull-ups
30 push-ups
40 sit-ups
50 squats

lasted 3 rounds 32:54 *argh*....Barbara will soon be mine eventually lol...

April Weigh-In

Prev. Weight : 166 lbs.

Current Weight : 160 lbs.

% Lost: 3.6%

Goal: lose 10 lbs and get better Time with my WOD and def. get stronger and cut!!

5/2/10 WOD 5k Run Outside

I finally got to run outside, it feels good but the roads are tough and hilly CT roads are even tougher. I manage to run 3.55 miles with an average pace of 10:28, not bad for a treamiller..he..he..he... here's my Nike+ link :

http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/plus/#//runs/detail/674895684/1616839590/all/allRuns/

Good Luck Guys and Hope to see more pics by the 5TH Cinco De Mayo WooT!!

5/1/10 WOD/ Burpees and Sit-ups

Just Finished today's WOD and my time was 17:29

WOD:

50 Burpess = 7:14

Rest = 2:00

100 Sit-Ups = 8:15

*meh* was hoping to do 100 burpees but freakin' suckers are hard!!! more practice..practice..practice..practice..!!!