Ending June with a Bang!!!!!!

DH and I did our a.m. walk.strong> I had planed on getting up around 6 a.m. so, we could get it out the way before the sun came out. However we didn't get started until 9:55 and finished around 11 a.m. Not sure how many miles we did but it was enjoyable. This evening DH and I went to the gym. I had my workout routine written out an knew what areas I wanted to work out on. So DH agreed to follow my lead.

Our workout consists of working out on .........
upper Body
Chest
Triceps
Shoulders
Biceps
Back.

I took this routine from Fit For Life. This is a 12 week training schedule
Day 1 Monday - Upper Body weight training ... on the Chest, Shoulders, Back, Triceps and Biceps
Day 2 Tuesday 20 minutes Aerobic Training
Day 3 Wednesday Lower body weight training...... on the Quads (Legs), Ham strings, Calves, Abs and I'm adding a qlutes buttocks exercises.

Day 4Thursday 20 minutes Aerobics training
Day 5 Friday Upper Body weight training
Day 6 Saturday 20 minutes aerobic training
Day 7 Sunday Free day
then you alternate the following week.

I had plan on weighing myself at the gym today an total forgot. I'm not sure where or what my weight is. I'm thinking I'm around 160 or 165. Because I slacked off alot with my exercises. Instead of working out 6 days a week,I went down to 3 days and eventual down to 2. Which I didn't see much results. I wasn't watching what I eat.
So now I'm on my 12 week fit for life training. Which I already started but it will become official July 1

Lower body

The kids and I walked to the gym today. Although, I would've like to have went earlier I decided to wait. SD at first said he wasn't going. He was tired. But DD was ready. The sun was out and a lil breeze was blowing. The walk was nice. We decided to work out on lower body today.
So we did the following.......

3 sets of 12
quad
leg extension 50lbs weight
leg press 180lbs 15 reps
Barbell Squats 12 reps 65lbs

hamstrings
leg curls 30lbs 16 reps
dead lift 30lbs 12 reps

Calves 65lbs 30 reps

Abs
3sets of 12

Afterward we walked back home. The brats were out like a lighten. lol It's amazing what a good workout could do. I haven't heard anything about it been boring.

Summer break

Since the kids are out for summer break, I have to come up with some ideas to keep them active. So I woke them up and we went to the gym. Yes, the gym fun uh. Well this is a great way to bond with them, get out the house while getting healthy and fit . DH drove he left 30 minutes before we did. But I wanted to walk. Besides it's only 5 minutes away by car and 20 when walking. I figure walking there will be a great way to warm up.

My youngest son SD, already had in his mind he was just going to shoot pool. He is the type that if he don't need to do it he don't. My middle son DD was already had figure out what he was going to work on and everything. It worked out perfect since I had plans to do upper body work.
So SD was in for a rude awaken when he got to the gym. I think the walk helped him loosen up anyway.

So we worked out on upper body
3 set of 12 reps

Chest- 55lbs bench press, incline and decline
Shoulder- 5lbs seated dumbbell press, seated dumbbell lateral raise
Back- 15lbs dumbbell pullover, barbell row
Triceps- 5lbs dumbbell extension, dumbbell kickback
Biceps- 20 lbs barbell curl, 5lbs incline dumbbell curls

Afterwards I walked back home and they stayed to shoot pool. So we had a great day!!!!!

Mountain Bike Riding

The Family and I went on a 5.7 mile mountain bike ride in the woods. The trail was very rugged, muddy, bumpy, lot of twist and turn with lot of up hill and down hill. We shared this trail with horses and hikers. So there were alot of horse shit mixed with muddy and sometime sitting out in the opening. This was actually suppose to be a our Father day trip but there was only two spot available and we needed 4. So we decided to take a later date. Which was today:D.




I meet a lot of new friends. Yes my friends were the bushes :). I fell three time. My youngest fell more than me. I fell over in the woods and at one point couldn't get up. My legs was sooo numb from going up the hill that I couldn't move. I think I must of push the bike more than I rode it. Those hills wasn't no joke. It's like every time I came to a hill my legs was like heffa please. You got us on the first two miles but, your tail is getting off and pushing because we can't paddle anymore.

Beside myself, DH, and my two sons we had 4 other guys. I was the only female. I must of heard all kinda of I can't believe you talked me into this, What was I thinking, ooh you got me good, I don't think I'll every let you live this down. All of a sudden you get this bright idea to go mountain bike riding. This is worst than running around the airfield twice. Which I have to agreed. That's DH talking and complaining. My youngest son told me that was his summer vacation I need not to ask him to do anything else. He was ready for it to be over. My middle DS ooh he loved it he was hanging with the leader and the other two guys like a pro. He fit right in.

But you know after all said and done it was a very challenging but fun ride. Yes my ass hurt from the seat, my whole body hurt(it really work your whole body) but it was a great experience. After we got back to the starting point, DH and DS had a change of heart. They both thank me for having them do this trip and said they really enjoyed it. DH also said Lady I have to give it to you, you definitely no how to keep it exciting and interesting. Just when I think I've figure you out then bam you turn it up a notch. Awww gotta love him!!!!

My next trip is either the hiking in the cave, sky diving, bungee jumping or horse back riding. I'll keep ya posted. If you haven't tried mountain biking try it. It another form of cardio that will get the heart bumping and body working. Be ready for a challenge and bring plenty of water:D

Day 1

I woke up bright and early 5a.m. I laid there thinking damn, should I start the salt water flush. Do I want to taste salt this early in the a.m.? I decided not to and laid back down until I fell back to sleep. So now@ 10a.m., I'm sitting here drinking my salt water( 2 teaspoon of sea salt with 4 cups of luke warm water. But I will have to keep warming it up until I'm finish drinking it. Because it getting cold as I take my time drinking it. I took a picture of my stomach and I look like I'm 4 months hell 5 month pregnant.

update: It took me from 10a.m.-4:32 p.m. to drink the salt water. Not the best taste to be drinking. I think this is going to be a real challenge for me. The hardest part is I still have to cook for my family so, the food I'm preparing smell and look so good. Yes negative thoughts have enter my mind.
My thoughts " Damn those greens look good, I wonder Can I eat the lemon after squeezing it. I should try this shit after father day. I hope I last. I should've did the DRNATURE instead. Those strawberry and cucumbers would taste great right about now. I have to finish drinking this salt water. Why is Oprah talking about the law of attraction is this a sign. I must concentrate my body and mind must be in alignment. You can do this just block out everything.

Update: I failed big time. I took one slip of the lemonade with the syrup and cayenne pepper and said forget this. I broke down and ate my collard green, corn on the cob, cornbread and Tilipa fish. It tasted so good:-) but I felt so bad afterwards:(. So I'll be starting over again tomorrow. Beside, I spent my money and alot of time looking for the supplies.

The Last supper

Now that my birthday is over, I'm ready for my cleansing. I'm so thankful to be able to live to see another day and spend it with my family. I received lots of phone calls starting at 12 midnight from my brother,video text message from my best friends/ her family singing happy birthday and my mom of course called and sent$$$. My sons fixed me breakfast, brought a baskin and Robbins Ice cream cake and pick some roses and flower from the yard and made a vase arrangement. My honey came home early from work and spend the rest of the day with me and gave $$$ so I can go buy me something(clothes):D.

Enough rambling. I purchased all of the ingredient for this cleansing and almost push the date back again. You know with fathers day been Sunday. I schedule a bike ride for the family but, the trip we plan with MWR only had 2 slots and we needed 4. So we will be going at a later date. So I figure that's was a sign to go ahead and do the cleansing.

My last supper before my cleansing:

Bake Maple Soy- Salmon

Frozen Orleans Blend : Whole green beans,Whole yellow green beans with baby carrots in garlic butter sauce

Bake Sweet Potatoes

PeppeRigde Farm Garlic Bread

later!

I found it!!!!!

I finally found the the grade B Maple syrup:D. I can start my cleansing now. But it will be after my birthday . DH was going to start his after father day. But now he decided to not do it. Because, he found out that you can't eat that's the whole time you're doing this cleansing lol:). But oh's well that him. I'm looking forward to this cleansing and have found another place to become addicted to SoulVegFolks . I'm learning alot and finding different recipes.

Haven't started the cleansing yet

I still looking for this damn grade B maple syrup. I've check Trader's Joe(will recheck later) and the health food store. All I was able to find was grade A and Organic. I might have to order it off line. But oh well ,I determine to do this cleansing. If I can't find it at Trader's Joe I'll opt to get the DRNATURE 2) just order the syrup off line or 3) just do it the nature way eat more fruit and vegetables.

Now, it seems like It'll be after June 10Th my birthday or a LIL later before I start the cleansing. However,I'm still conscious on what I'm eating.

Fasting/Cleansing

This month I've set out to do the MC(master clean lemon aide diet). Well really I just want to do a cleansing to jump start re been a vegetarian again. Either it was going to be the DR.NATURE ( which I've tried before) had great results or the MC. So I opt to do the MC. I have all of my ingredients except the grade b maple syrups. I search high and low and only found the organic maple syrup. Hell I might just change my mind and do the DR.NATURE ONE. But I really don't feel like ordering it off line. I've been reading and also came across a statement saying eating fresh vegetables and fruit will cleanse you also.

I dunno. I know my mind is set on been a vegetarian and fasting. I'm having trouble with the fasting and cleansing. But I will accomplish this. Last month TOM came on and boy was I cramping. I have never cramp like that before. I was trying to figure out what the hell was going on. I was cramping so bad that I couldn't sit up straight. That's when I made up in my mind that I will be a vegetarian again. The benefit was great. No cramping, lighter and shorter menstrual, lot of energy, clear skin etc. But I want to make sure I do it right this time. Although, I gave up chicken /fish once before I was eating wrong. More junk food and carbs. THANK YOU LOVELY LOC for the website soulvegfolk. This came right on time. I know this is the right path for me.

Yes, I know it will be a struggle at first. However, I'm determine to overcome any obstacles that will be put in my way. I'm just going to take one step at a time. All I need to do is give up fish/ Salmon. Continue to learn how to eat the right way as a vegetarian and not eat a lot of junk.