Gettin' that Body Ambition back!

Since my last post about accountability I have decided to make a few changes.  I think my biggest concern in this off season period is my nutrition.  Since I had never competed before I am really unsure where I am supposed to be in the off season.  Am I supposed to stay super lean?  Am I supposed to be building muscle? Am I allowed cheats and if so, what's normal and what's out of control?  I ultimately need someone to monitor my diet and really look at what I am eating each week in detail and help me make the right decisions. 

I made the hard but best decision for me at this very moment to leave Cathy Savage Fitness and move to Body Ambition.

Body Ambition is a competition prep program similar to CSF but a bit smaller scale and I think I will provide more personalization in terms of my meal plans.  I really loved CSF.  The women, workouts, Sunday sessions..ect but sometimes we need to weigh our options and what is important to us and make some hard decisions.  I visited the Bodyco studio for a workout and was able to meet a few of team members as well as Janelle, who would be my coach.  I really loved the atmosphere at the gym and am looking forward to start the program. 

When you decide to compete and join a team you have to remember that you are a paying customer.  As much as we attach ourselves to the people and coaches we meet along the way..ultimately you are competing for yourself.  You have to do what's right for you even if that means making some difficult choices.  We spend A LOT of money on this hobby to you have to be 100% happy with your decisions. 

I sent my food journal and progress pics to Janelle for her input and suggestions for getting started.  My next show will be in April so I have a good amount of time to make changes/tweaks and work on getting my abs back!!  I haven't really gained a TON of weight but I notice a difference. I want to gain more muscle...well..everywhere so hopefully as I post pictures I will start to see a difference! 

Nutrition is really the key to attaining the body I want.  I workout 6 days and put in the work but if your nutrition does not reflect the same work ethic you will not achieve the results you want.  I am going to post progress pics today and start tracking my progress off season.

11/16/12:
weight: 131.8

Accountablity....

I am having a really tough time with these cravings and balancing my relaxed meals.  I am feeling a little lost in this post show world because I went from being very rigid and restrictive and now everything is fair game.  This week I am going to hold myself accountable with all my meals and my workouts.  I am going to update this entry everyday this week INCLUDING the weekend with pics/journal entries of my food and workouts!  

 I need to get this under control and a big part of doing so is holding myself accountable! 

MONDAY 11/5/2012

Breakfast: Ezekiel French toast w side of berries and SF syrup
AM Snack: IsaLean Shake and side of green beans
Lunch: Tuna in water w 1 T light mayo 1 T spicy mustard, 1/4 cup brown rice, 1 Cup spinach and sprouts...side of blackberries and almonds
PM Snack: 4 egg whites, blackberries and sweet potato
Dinner: Lean ground turkey w spinach and a bag of frozen veggies..Low sodium taco seasoning and FF cheddar cheese
PM Snack: not shown...4 egg whites, 1/2 T of almond butter and T sf jelly ..cooked in coconut oil

Workout: Glutes

TUESDAY 11/6/2012

Forgot to take a picture of my Bfast and morning snack...sorry :/

Breakfast: 1/2 cup quick oats, 2 T pumpkin, 1/2 cup egg whites, 1 T coconut oil and SF syrup
AM Snack: 4 egg whites, 1 cup green beans, 1/4 cup oats and blueberries w cinnamon and Stevia
Lunch: leftovers from Monday nights dinner but with a T of EVOO...need to get my fat in and side of prunes (yes, i am 90 years old)
PM Snack: IsaLean Pro shake with side of blackberries
Dinner: Turkey cutlets w T EVOO sauteed in garlic, spicy mustard and honey with a side of mini sweet peppers and green beans
PM Snack: 1 scoop casein protein, unsweetened almond milk, pasteurized egg whites and 1/2 T almond butter

Workout: HIIT hill sprints & Chest/shoulders

WEDNESDAY 11/7/2012

I have technically only had bfast at this point but I pack and portion the next three meals so I know what's on the menu...dinner is up in the air!

Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 1 T almond butter, 2 T unsweetened applesauce, Stevia, unsweetened almond milk and 4 egg white omelet with FF cheddar cheese.
AM Snack: IsaLean chocolate shake with spinach (drank it and realized I forgot to take a pic) same with lunch!!!
Lunch: Leftover turkey cutlets, green beans and 1/4 cup brown rice...side of almonds and prunes
PM Snack: 3 egg whites, 1/4 cup oats & blueberries
Dinner: baked chicken with Swiss laughing cow lite cheese spread and low sodium ham.  side of asparagus.
PM Snack: Casein egg white pudding

Workout: Biceps & Triceps


THURSDAY 11/8/12

Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 2 T  unsweetened applesauce, Stevia,1/2 cup egg whites and SF syrup
AM Snack: 4 egg whites, asparagus, oats and blueberries
Lunch: Leftovers from last night's dinner, blackberries, rice cakes w 1 T almond butter
PM Snack: IsaLean Shake
Dinner: 90% lean ground beef burger, slice of FF cheddar, salad(edamame, mushroom, broccoli, beets) Newman's sesame ginger dressing
Off Plan: 1 square of  72 cocoa square
PM Snack: Casein egg white pudding

Rest Day


FRIDAY 11/9/12

Breakfast: 2 T pumpkin, 1/2 cup oats, unsweetened almond milk, 1 T pecans and 1/2 cup egg whites & 1 slice FF cheddar cheese
AM Snack: 4 egg white veggie omelet (no cheese), 1/4 cup oats and blueberries
Lunch: Leftover burger, 1/4 cup brown rice green beans and blackberries
PM Snack: IsaLean Pro shake
Dinner: 99 restaurant - Turkey burger - subbed fries for broccoli

Workout: Legs & HIIT

 

 

 

 

SATURDAY 11/10/12

Pre-workout: IsaLean bar

Post workout bfast: 4 egg white omelet w LF cheese, 1/2 cup oats, half banana, 1 T almond butter

Lunch: 4 egg whites, 1/4 cup brown rice, veggies and 2 T hummus

PM Snack: was out running errands and didn't plan...fruit and nut trail mix

Dinner: Steak tip Greek salad w piece of pita bread and glass of wine CHEAT MEAL

**Also made a tart from clean eating magazine for desert.

 

Workout: Saturday Slaughter class

 

 

 

SUNDAY 11/11/12

 

 

 

Breakfast: 1/2 cup oats, 2 T unsweetened applesauce, stevia, 1 T coconut oil SF syrup w two slices of turkey bacon.

Lunch: Tuna in water mixed with onions/celery/egg/mustard ..form patties and grill, topped with home made pesto sauce with side of half grapefruit, green beans and 1/4 cup brown rice

PM Snack: IsaLean Bar

Dinner: turkey meatloaf, sweet potato fries and wilted spinach salad

***Desert: strawberry short cake CHEAT

Workout: Rest (unplanned)


So overall my week was not perfect...but when is it ever.  We weekend relaxed meals were a bit more on track this weeked but I still think I can improve.  I am going to try my darnest to give up all artifical sweenters and dairy.  We will see how it goes!  We have a bumpy few weeks coming up with the holidays and my first Pats game so I am hoping I can stay motivated and on track!