Moxie for Life

I have multiple personalities while prepping for a show. I have days like my last post, on fire, focused and ready to go…which lasted up to last Friday afternoon. Then the pompous, fit girl who is better than a competition diet comes out.  She got it in her head that she was 119.4 down 4 lbs in only like 6 days, so hey no problem on the last 4 lbs. What was I she thinking?

I joke about being the jiggly girl  on stage that everyone mumbles under their breath, “who lied  to her? they should be shot.” But really. I do not want to be that girl. I have slacked on my Cross Fit workouts, thinking I needed to do BB style workouts since I was  doing a BB style competition. Basically, throwing to the fire all the things I learned from CF and how it is really the best fitness program. Really.

Look.  Even this bear is doing it.

So, my CF personality is back and she better plan on sticking around. I’m doing ONLY Cf style workouts until the show.  I’m doing a Zone/BB diet…they are so similar no one would know the dif. I mean seriously? It’s  only 33 days away. Certainly I can be one person for that long. I’m telling you the adult ADD is running wild in my body.

I apologize for being so flighty and inconsistent. No more wishy washy. Really. But hey, makes for interesting blog reading, huh? Maybe…?

I have had craving issues with PMS in the past. So, I had an idea.

That was the first mistake. Here I am plugging along two weeks of perfection and losing steadily while still enjoying 1egg yolk with my whites, “evil” fruit and 1 tbls. of creamer a day. So, here I go thinking, what if, instead of a cheat day once a week, I planned to allow myself a few nibbles during PMS week to curb the cravings. Well, in theory it was a good idea, unitl the REAL carb monster showed up.

So, yesterday…I’m going to be honest here…I had 4 granola bars, a couple good scoops of Peanut Butter and, oh it hurts to admit it, a package of donettes.  (We were out of cheez its.) So, here I am a little po’ed at myself. I think it is still a theory that could work, but like with everything, it needs planning. What I want to kick myself for is that I wasn’t really having any cravings before yesterday but mentally thought I should be so I nibbled.

Dumb.

Anyway, all is not lost. I’m going back to what I was doing before this week. I’m keeping the yolk and the fruit, but it is time to dump the dairy. Usually when I do that the weight just falls off. I don’t know why.  I don’t drink milk or even really have that mich dairy.

I’m still really excited about this show and having the experience with a friend! Team Jenn-Mar is on the loose! Watch out!

Today is 7 weeks from show day and I’m ready to go. Clean it up. No deviations from the plan. Clean diet  and hard workouts.

While you are out and about on the internet, check out Jenn’s new web site…it’s so cool!

I was planning to do a CF workout called “the bear” today but I’m wimping out and I’m going to do 15 minutes of sprints instead. I need weights and cardio but I’m opting for short and “sweet” cardio.

My meals for today:

1. Eggs, Oatmeal

2. 1 scoop whey, apple

3. Ground turkey,salsa, cucumber & tomato salad

4. 1 scoop whey with SF pudding

5. Chicken, salad

As much water as I can stomach.

I was shocked to see 122.2 on the scale this morning. I had a goal of at least 121 by next Saturday but as it looks I think that will be easier than I thought. Knock on wood. My new motto is “winners don’t eat that”. I know it’s cheesy, but hey- I never claimed to be cool. I was telling Jenn (the friend who is competing with me) that I decided it wasn’t enough to just do the show because she is doing it. (Sorry, friend.) The diet is way too hard. So, I’m doing it to win. I’ve come so close, it’s time to take first. Will it change my life to win? No, probably not, but if you set a goal you have to have some sort of carrot to reach for. Just getting there is no longer enough of a pull. I wanna WIN!

So, that means get off of the computer…and- go run!

I have spent the last oh, 6-8 weeks so on the fence about competing again. In the last two days I don’t know what has happened. I got my focus back. I am literally completely transformed in my mind. I’ve got a plan and I’m not going to fall down along the way. There are so many parties and events in the next weeks, but that never stopped me before, right? Screw the cupcakes and the cookies!

So friends, what have to been on the fence about and need to get down on one side and go for it? Do it now. Make a decision. Stand firm and don’t be wishy washy. Here I am to tell you, it feels kinda crappy to be in that middle “what should I do” spot. I was thinking too much about the expense and not enough about what I am capable of all on my own. I can do this without a trainer and fancy supplements that I really don’t even know if the actually do anything or not. What better way to know that this is ALL me. I’m my own trainer. Food is my supplement and my mind is strong.

Here we go. Are you ready?

Day 5

1) Wideout drop for 3 sets of 15 reps with 45 seconds rest

Description: stand with your feet together. Then, jump your feet out to the sides as you drop down into a full squat. Jump back up to the starting position with your feet together.

2A) Mule kick (aka hip/knee extension on low cable pulley) for 15 reps with each leg

Note: don’t rest between legs

2B) Push-up with wide hand position for 15 reps

Note: perform on your knees if needed.

Rest 45 seconds and repeat 2A-2B twice more

3A) Ab wheel for 15 reps

Note: roll forward as far as your strength allows

Rest 45 seconds

3B) Standing dumbbell external rotation for 15 reps

Note: hold your arms out to the sides with your elbows bent to 90 degrees (your forearms parallel to the ground). Externally rotate until your forearms are perpendicular to the ground.

Rest 45 seconds and repeat 3A-3B twice more

4A) Lat pulldown with palms up grip for 15 reps

Rest 45 seconds

4B) Lying dumbbell triceps extension for 15 reps

Rest 45 seonds and repeat 4A-4B twice more

5) X-band walk for 3 sets of 15 reps (with each leg) with 45 seconds rest

Wall sit: assume a narrow stance and slide down until your knee joint is approximately 120 degrees. Hold for as long as possible. Rest 90s and repeat.

Here…and now they are MINE. I plan to use them.

I have been dragging my feet about competing this time. My sweetie friend is doing her first show and was planning on me doing it with her. I just haven’t put my whole self in and done the hokey pokey. I am finally in. I’m not gung ho about dieting, I’m not gonna lie. Workouts are never really a problem. Although, I’m a bit conflicted because I want to do Cross Fit workouts, but I’m pretty sure  I still need to fine tune some areas for figure. Ah whatever. As long as the fat comes off, does it matter? I know I’m building with CF. So, here goes. I’m following a Chad Waterbury plan from FigureAthlete.com. I think I have adult ADD. We’ll see how long I stick on this plan. And here is where I realize why it is good to have a trainer. Focus.

Here’s the show…

Professional and Amateur Universe Natural Bodybuilding Championships
+ Fitness Universe

***Saturday, Nomber 15, 2008***

Santiago High School Auditorium
1395 Foothill Parkway
Corona, CA 91719

***Saturday, November 15, 2008***

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Ok, so I never professed to be a serious music fan, afficianado or any other word that might proclaim that I know the first thing about bands or the songs they play.

I’m going to confess something to you. It might shock a few of you, so sit down.

I had never even heard of Radiohead until about 4 months ago. I went to iTunes and listened to some clips to see what all the hoopla was about. Um. Can someone tell me what all the hoopla is about? Maybe it’s just my taste, which i will reveal to you is not deep, nor cultured.

I listened to a lot of popular 70’s (light) rock growing up, you know “Goodbye Girl”. Is that rock?

As I grew up I liked pop music. I listened to UB40, Wham, Madonna and Cindi Lauper. As music goes I guess I’m more the wine cooler of the listening crowd, or at least that is how I feel. I listened to a couple of friends talk about music and groups and their CD’s and to me it was like listening to to birds chirp at each other. I hear noise but none of it means a thing to me.

Anyhoo, I’m sorry that I cannot share your taste for Radiohead, or whatever the 2002 Pinot Noir crowd are listening to. I’m just a Mango Melon cooler kind of gal. Or Justin Timberlake. Same thing.

I got a call on my cell phone today and when I went to answer they weren’t there. I looked at the number and it was an 804 area code. Out of curiosity I Googled it to see where that was from. It came up Virginia. It also showed the exact number that called me on this web site…800 Notes. Apparently it’s a scam. They call people saying their vehicle warranty is going to expire and would you like to extend it.

There are other number on the site you can search for in case you’ve been getting random, mysterious calls.