Christina's Fitness Journey: What's the diet like???

Thursday, December 17, 2009

What's the diet like???

It's actually not that bad for me because I'm eating food that I like!!! Plus, ever since the sinus surgery, my taste buds have not been the strongest, so I don't truly crave a whole lot of stuff.

But it includes lots of tuna/chicken/other kinds of fish, egg whites or the fake egg product that's fat/cholesterol free, cheese (mozzarella usually, but it depends), yogurt, protein shakes, salads, veggies like broccoli and spinach and asparagus, almond butter/peanut butter/almonds, oatmeal, rice cakes, etc. And oh yeah, a yummy protein bar!!

It's about 160 grams of protein, 100 carbs, 45 grams of fat and about 1475 calories (the 40/30/30 ratio=) ).

The protein bars I really like are Pure Protein and Nitrotech Hardcore by MuscleTech (PB choc. chip, smores, double chocolate).

I eat 6 times a day. The harder days are the days like yesterday where I have done cardio for several days in a row and worked out for most of those, as well. My body just wants more!!! But I just keep drinking lots of water to trick my body in to being "full." I drink a gallon per day. You should, too, by the way! Water is so good for you!!! It keeps you regular and helps your skin look better, not to mention it flushes all those toxins out of your body=) I also take a multi-vitamin and a pro-biotic every day.

And the biggest difference between the workouts that I was doing on my own and the workouts that Josh has me doing is that we are doing much heavier weights and he is keeping track of the rest time a lot more than I did. They both make a big difference!

Also, just FYI. Starting weight was 130. I'm at 124 or so right now. Competition weight will be......115 or so. Not sure yet. But I have 17 more weeks so I think I have ample time to lose these last few pounds!

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The divisions I compete in...

Figure competitions in the WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) are judged based on one round of prejudging, where competitors will be compared while wearing a two-piece swimsuit and high-heel shoes. Comparisons will be made in the standard quarter-turns of the competitors. Judging will reward toned muscularity, relative leanness, overall symmetry, facial beauty (makeup, hair, etc.), stage presence, poise, elegance and an overall fit look. There is no fitness demonstration, and this is not a bodybuilding competition (there are no mandatory "poses" other than the quarter-turns).
The Ms. Fit Body judges the competitors based on their physical symmetry (in the quarter-turns), facial beauty, grooming (makeup, hair), costume, stage presence, muscle tone and shape (in the five poses) and overall fit look.
This is not a hardcore bodybuilding competition, but it is also not a swimwear contest. The desired look is for muscletone, symmetrical shape, beauty and the appearance ofhealth and fitness.Suit and heels are also worn for this category.

Personal Records So Far=)

3/8 Lying Leg Curls 3 sets of 90lbs
8 reps

3/15 100lbs on leg extension 12/11/10

6/30: 85 lbs Flat Bench Press (laughable, I know. My chest is so weak, but it's getting there!!!)

6/15: 3 sets of wide grip pull ups: 15/12/8 FINALLY!!!!

5/27: 3 sets of wide grip pull-ups: 14/11/9

5/5: 155 lb Deadlifts 3 sets of 10

4/24: 505 lb Leg Press 8 reps

4/3: Free weight squats- 175 lbs 10 reps

3/12: 495 lb Leg press 8 reps

3/8: 165 lb free weight squats--8 reps

2/19: Deadlifts 135 lbs 15/13/12/10/10

2/19: 75 lbs Flat Bench Press 15/14/10

2/10: Straight Leg Barbell Deadlift 155 lbs 8 reps

2/6: Lying Leg curl 80 lbs 2 sets of 8

2/6: Lunges with 90lb barbell (30)

2/6: 155 lb free weight squats--8 reps (end of the workout! =) )

2/4: Weighted dips (20lbs) 3 sets of 8, 1 set of 12 with 10 lbs

2/4: 40 lb db rows--end of workout, too! =)

2/2: 50 lb straight bar curls

1/30: 450 lbs Leg Press

1/12: 3 sets of wide grip pull-ups

1/14: 135 lb squats

1/30: Lunges with 40lb db's

Some inspiration to get me through the hard days.....

For every disciplined effort, there is a multiple reward!

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

Obsessed is what the lazy called the determined.

The more I am told NO, the harder I go! ~Ava Cowan (and now it's true for me, too!)

Train hard. Expect results. (not sure who said it but I stole it from my friend, Chris)

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak”

“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, [no person] that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.”

What it's all about!

This blog initially started out as a way for me to record my journey towards a figure competition. Since then, however, my whole lifestyle has changed. Therefore, my blog is taking a different approach. I will share about my journey towards HEALTH. That will include competitions, yes, but it's so much more. Varied workouts, a well balanced diet, mental health, etc. A lot of what I post on here will be wisdom I have gleamed from others, so I will always be sure to give credit where credit is due and point you towards those who have made this journey possible for me.