Weekend fast, chest, and cardio

One of the main reasons why I haven't posted in a few days is because I've had my head in the books. I received my Group fitness instructor manual on Wednesday (1-23-08) and haven't been able to stop reading. I love to read and study--I'm a book worm!!! I will take my group fitness instructor exam sometime in March 2008. So, far I have read half the textbook in less than a week. Also, I haven't posted in a few days because I've been messing up on my diet--feeling really discouraged. I decided to do a weekend fast and I feel refreshed and renewed again. I plan on finishing this challenge a success. Sure, I have had some recent set backs on my diet, but nothing to worry about. I'm ready to restart this challenge again. I have about 12 weeks to go, and I will work 110% to get the results I desire.

Today, I did a chest weight training session. I also added in some ab and calve sets into my workout because I want to start working out my abs and calves more often. I will attempt to work my abs and calves at least three days per week--Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. My calves are so stubborn at growing.

I did 30 minutes on the StairMaster and 20 minutes on the upper-body cardio machine. I seriously jammed to my Beyonce B-day Cd while doing my cardio, and it felt so good.

Today, I have been eating really well. I finished my fast early this morning. I managed to get in 2 servings of fruit(grapefruit) and 8 servings of steamed vegetables (fibrous carbs). I will continue to strive to eat 10 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day. As far as starchy carbs like oats, brown rice, etc. go--I don't know. Honestly, I know this sounds bad, but I will attempt to eat some starchy carbs at least every fourth day. My macro nutrient range is currently 40/40/20 (40% calories from carbs, 40% calories from protein, and 20% calories from fat).

Today, I supplemented my diet with EAS Betagen, whey isolate, and a multivitamin/mineral.

Tameka