Christina's Fitness Journey: 101 ways to make a boring a diet EXCITING!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

101 ways to make a boring a diet EXCITING!

....or just 3 or 4....haha. Before I started training for this competition, the one thing I heard over and over was "The diet is going to be the worst part! You're going to be hungry all the time, you're gonna have to eat broccoli and boring foods, etc"
I can now honestly say that the diet is becoming the easy part. The only time that I get hungry is late at night if I am up past my bedtime....which obviously shouldn't happen. I should be letting my body rest and recover. Don't get me wrong...I still crave things every now and then, and I do get hungry in between my meals. But it's not an aching hunger and as long as I'm drinking enough water, it's manageable!

I was pleasantly surprised when I began this diet when Josh told me to up my carbs and fat. Carbs are amazing!!!! I don't know how he does his diet with the super low #'s of carbs...but I definitely think that is one reason I feel as good as I do. I have some great sources of carbs such as oatmeal (Active Lifestyle brand at Kroger is AWESOME!) and even though rice cakes sound boring, add some almond butter and it's heavenly!!! =) And I still get to eat a protein bar--chocolate flavor, or peanut butter chocolate chip, or smores....also some good carbs (and protein!)

It's also amazing what some Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 0-calorie/fat free butter spray (go ahead, Josh....insert comment about "there's no such thing as calorie-free" ;-) ), and Italian seasoning can do for a can of tuna or a piece of fish.....especially with some cheese melted on top. YUM!

There are also some really good salt-free seasonings that are great on top of fish, as well as the egg whites I have in the morning. You can get them anywhere......

And as far as the veggies go, I DID discover how to grill broccoli and asparagus....again, it's amazing what EVOO and seasoning can do. They are VERY yummy when cooked that way, and trust me, if I can grill asparagus and broccoli on top of the stove, so can you!!! (it's really almost like a stir fry)

And as you can see from the link on the right side over there, I have some pretty awesome supplements in my diet. Myofusion protein is seriously amazing stuff. It doesn't even taste like protein.

So, all that being said....I am quite pleased with my diet and want people to know that I'm not starving myself, depriving myself, or feeling sorry for myself=) I'm having fun!!!!!!

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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.