VERY BUSY DAY FOR ME CHICAGO!!! However, I knew this waking up, so I started day 5 with a quick TaeBo workout tape.
So...on day 5 I worked out for one half hour.
For breakfast I ate an egg skillet (with potatoes, red & green peppers, onions and turkey). I had a whole bagel with a little margarine. I drank two cups of water before breakfast and two cups of water after breakfast.
Midday snack: Blueberry yogurt and two cups of water.
For lunch I had my own version of a lunchable (crackers, cheese and ham). I also ate a handful of nacho doritoes. I drank two cups of water.
For dinner I had a garden salad, dinner rolls and pasta. I had a small piece of chocolate cake for dessert. I also drank four cups of water over the course of a two hour dinner date.
So in total I consumed 12 pure cups of water again! Yippee!
Until Day 6...
Treena Renee Glover
Producer and Co-Host of Self Portrait
selfportrait@rocketmail.com
Friday, July 31, 2009
Day 5 of 21 Day commitment (Falechia Turman)
Day 5 of 21 Day commitment
This is day five and I feel fine!!! Tried to Rhyme, corny I know J Anyhow I feel great today and I have no complaints.
What’s on the menu for Day 5 of 21 for me?
Breakfast: Quarter piece of Watermelon
Snack: Cheese sticks
Lunch: Salad, only lettuce and no other veggies.
Snack: No snack today
Dinner: Big Garden Salad (Tomatoes, Black Olives, broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, lettuce, red onions, Green onions, red cabbage) with Italian dressing. I must say this was a very fulfilling salad.
What’s on the exercise program of Day 5 of 21 for me?
Woke up at 3:30 this morning was in the health club by 4:00 am. I first work on the Precor for 60 min and did a 60 minute spin class.
Falechia Turman
Co-Producer and Co-Host of Self Portrait
selfportrait@rocketmail.com
Thursday, July 30, 2009
day 4 of 21 (Treena Glover)
Chicago, Chicago!!! It's day 4 for me!! My muscles don't feel as sore as yesterday (refer to day 3 blog), so I decided to hit the gym by 7pm and stay until their 10pm closing.
I started my exercise routine by taking a step class at Bally's. It was a great aerobic exercise...but DANG IT...I couldn't get some of the moves. Just when I had the instructor's 20 moves (steps) in her routine down packed...she'd switch up the choreography. It's been awhile since I took a step class, so I'd forgotten how intense it can be. I thought I was just going to use the class as a warm up, but the class was a FULL BODY WORK OUT!!!
I wish I could have stayed in the class an entire hour, but at 7:50pm, my sweat soaked body moved quickly downstairs to the locker room. I barely had enough time to change into my HapKiDo uniform and make it to my 8pm class.
Class was extremely crowded today! On Thursday and Friday evenings students training in Hapkido and students training in Taekwondo practice together. We collectively exercised together...with slight variations in how we did it. For example, Hapkido students did push ups with our finger tips. The Taekwondo students did the pushups with their knuckles. I can feel my arms getting stronger, because I can now do ten straight pushups (the hapkido way). In the recent past, I couldn't even do one pushup the old fashioned way.
I keep saying this, but I love training in Hapkido!!!!!!!!!! I learned two additional sparring moves, which now brings me to a total of seven out of ten required sparrring combinations under the white belt. When I have mastered all ten sparring moves, I get another stripe on my white belt. Having four stripes means I am eligible to register for the test and sit before Martial Arts Grandmasters to move up to the next belt...which is yellow for me.
Twenty minutes before class ended, students were called to the front two by two to show whatever moves we were working on for that day. Master Tim (our instructor) wanted me to show him the sparring moves 6 & 7 (under the white belt). I executed move 6 perfectly. I did exactly what Master Tim told me to do. I chopped my opponent's wrist bone with my wrist bone (his pressure point) and did a cut directly against his adam's apple. Both my opponent (who felt the pain) and Master Tim were impressed. I messed up royally on move 7 because I couldn't remember where the pressure points are on the side of the body. However, Master Tim demonstrated and then I followed.
When I sat down my opponent again said I did a great job, but Bridges; another Hapkido student (read post 1) said he wanted to meet with me after class. When I inquired why? He said I didn't have good forms and he wanted to help me. I appreciate any help, so I said okay.
When class ended, Bridges and I stayed behind. He and I spent about twenty minutes working on my forms. He gave me some good tips. He also helped me transition into the fighting stance a little better. He mentioned my legs again (read my post 1) and said I can really use the strength from my legs. He REALLY helped me, but it's funny...I didn't know that I needed the help.
When I finally made it back to the locker room it was almost 9:15pm. Though I wouldn't have long...I decided to spend at least 30 minutes in the sauna. I took a quick warm shower, followed by a freezing cold shower and went to the sauna. It was a little after 9:30 when I made it to the sauna. It was a little after 10:00 when I left the sauna. I finished up with my contrast showers (read post 2 to see what that is all about)
So on day 4 of 21 I exercised for 2.5 hours and took a sweat bath for 1/2 hour.
For breakfast, I ate scrambled eggs, half a plain bagel (with margarine) and one sausage. I drank two cups of water before breakfast and two cups of water after breakfast.
For lunch I had a southwestern chicken salad from McDonalds with a few sips from my sweet tea and 2 more cups of water
For dinner I had spaghetti and meatballs. I drank two cups of water.
After my Hapkido work out (& before the sauna), I drank two more cups of water. After my sweat bath in the sauna I drank two more cups of water.
So, in total I had 12 cups of pure water today! Good for me!
Until Day 5...remember to keep finding your internal beauty.
Treena Renee Glover
Producer and Co-Host of Self Portrait
selfportrait@rocketmail.com
I started my exercise routine by taking a step class at Bally's. It was a great aerobic exercise...but DANG IT...I couldn't get some of the moves. Just when I had the instructor's 20 moves (steps) in her routine down packed...she'd switch up the choreography. It's been awhile since I took a step class, so I'd forgotten how intense it can be. I thought I was just going to use the class as a warm up, but the class was a FULL BODY WORK OUT!!!
I wish I could have stayed in the class an entire hour, but at 7:50pm, my sweat soaked body moved quickly downstairs to the locker room. I barely had enough time to change into my HapKiDo uniform and make it to my 8pm class.
Class was extremely crowded today! On Thursday and Friday evenings students training in Hapkido and students training in Taekwondo practice together. We collectively exercised together...with slight variations in how we did it. For example, Hapkido students did push ups with our finger tips. The Taekwondo students did the pushups with their knuckles. I can feel my arms getting stronger, because I can now do ten straight pushups (the hapkido way). In the recent past, I couldn't even do one pushup the old fashioned way.
I keep saying this, but I love training in Hapkido!!!!!!!!!! I learned two additional sparring moves, which now brings me to a total of seven out of ten required sparrring combinations under the white belt. When I have mastered all ten sparring moves, I get another stripe on my white belt. Having four stripes means I am eligible to register for the test and sit before Martial Arts Grandmasters to move up to the next belt...which is yellow for me.
Twenty minutes before class ended, students were called to the front two by two to show whatever moves we were working on for that day. Master Tim (our instructor) wanted me to show him the sparring moves 6 & 7 (under the white belt). I executed move 6 perfectly. I did exactly what Master Tim told me to do. I chopped my opponent's wrist bone with my wrist bone (his pressure point) and did a cut directly against his adam's apple. Both my opponent (who felt the pain) and Master Tim were impressed. I messed up royally on move 7 because I couldn't remember where the pressure points are on the side of the body. However, Master Tim demonstrated and then I followed.
When I sat down my opponent again said I did a great job, but Bridges; another Hapkido student (read post 1) said he wanted to meet with me after class. When I inquired why? He said I didn't have good forms and he wanted to help me. I appreciate any help, so I said okay.
When class ended, Bridges and I stayed behind. He and I spent about twenty minutes working on my forms. He gave me some good tips. He also helped me transition into the fighting stance a little better. He mentioned my legs again (read my post 1) and said I can really use the strength from my legs. He REALLY helped me, but it's funny...I didn't know that I needed the help.
When I finally made it back to the locker room it was almost 9:15pm. Though I wouldn't have long...I decided to spend at least 30 minutes in the sauna. I took a quick warm shower, followed by a freezing cold shower and went to the sauna. It was a little after 9:30 when I made it to the sauna. It was a little after 10:00 when I left the sauna. I finished up with my contrast showers (read post 2 to see what that is all about)
So on day 4 of 21 I exercised for 2.5 hours and took a sweat bath for 1/2 hour.
For breakfast, I ate scrambled eggs, half a plain bagel (with margarine) and one sausage. I drank two cups of water before breakfast and two cups of water after breakfast.
For lunch I had a southwestern chicken salad from McDonalds with a few sips from my sweet tea and 2 more cups of water
For dinner I had spaghetti and meatballs. I drank two cups of water.
After my Hapkido work out (& before the sauna), I drank two more cups of water. After my sweat bath in the sauna I drank two more cups of water.
So, in total I had 12 cups of pure water today! Good for me!
Until Day 5...remember to keep finding your internal beauty.
Treena Renee Glover
Producer and Co-Host of Self Portrait
selfportrait@rocketmail.com
Day 4 of 21 Day commitment (Falechia Turman)
Day 4 of 21 Day commitment
This is day four of my journey!!! Today I woke up at 3am and just could not go work out this morning. However I could not go back to sleep either since my body is program to wake up that early. This is my final day of just sticking to veggies however I just remembered I had a salad with eggs yesterday but hey I must go on.
What’s on the menu for Day 4 of 21 for me?
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Snack: Quarter piece of Watermelon
Lunch: Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Snack: Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Dinner: Big Chop salad from one of my favorite restaurant but I left out the pasta that usually comes in the salad.
Today from some reason I just was not up to eating so I forced myself to drink a few protein shakes as meal replacements. Think I am getting sick since it is very rare for me not to have that craving to eat all day.
What’s on the exercise program of Day 4 of 21 for me?
Woke up at 3:00 but did not go to the health club as usual. I did a work out tape for 60 min today. I just did not feel up to much of anything today so I had to force myself to at least do something for one hour.
Falechia Turman Co-Producer and Co-Host of Self Portrait
selfportrait@rocketmail.com
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Day 3 of 21 Day commitment (Falechia Turman)
Day 3 of 21 Day commitment
This is day three of my journey!!! Today I made a conscious decision not to struggle any more with my thoughts. I have also made a decision not to have anything after 7 p.m. I have decided to find what really works for me and move forward. For the next two days I have decided to just eat water soluble fruits and veggies to kind of flush my system out. I know it will be a struggle but I am on a mission to change the way I eat. I am just set on mentally training my mind to embrace the change to leaving healthier by changing my diet and adding a daily routine of exercise in my life. You know I feel a little cranky because I really enjoy eating or should I say I have become accustom to eating without thinking. However, I know that with change there is always sometime of struggle. So I am trying to keep a positive attitude and keep in mind that success does not come without a struggle!!!
What’s on the menu for Day 3 of 21 for me?
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Snack: Quarter piece of Watermelon
Lunch: Salad, only lettuce and no other veggies.
Snack: Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Dinner: Big Garden Salad (Tomatoes, Black Olives, two boiled eggs, lettuce, red onions, Green onions) with Italian dressing
I just want to point this out Chicago if you have a craving for something sweet try making yourself a peanut butter protein shake. Get the chocolate protein, table spoon peanut butter, Almond milk, crush ice and blend all that together. Man is it good!!! Taste like a Reese peanut butter cup :-)
What’s on the exercise program of Day 3 of 21 for me?
Woke up at 3:50 this morning was in the health club by 4:15 am. I first work on the Precor for 60 min and did a 60 minute spin class, which I have to say the spin instructor, kick our buts today. I also did a work out tape for 45 min which included circuit training.
Falechia Turman
Co-Producer and Co-Host of Self Portrait
selfportrait@rocketmail.com
day 3 of 21 (Treena Glover)
Day 3 was a slow day for me (as it relates to exercising and eating). I woke up with very sore muscles. I pushed myself hard yesterday in my Hapkido class, so I made a choice to listen to my body and lighten up today.
Today, I didn't exercise until I made it to my Hapkido class. I worked my ENTIRE body in this class for a solid hour. Though I was sore, I felt that I was able to still train (exercise) in what is becoming my FAVORITE martial art. Lightening up for me is not doing any additional exercise outside of Hapkido.
I learned three additional sparring combinations in class today, but I can only seem to remember two of them. I'm certain I'll remember the combination before tomorrow's class.
So, in ending day 3 of 21 I worked out for one hour.
For breakfast I ate two scrambled eggs, two sausages and half a cinnamon & raisin bagel. I drank two cups of water before breakfast and two cups of water after breakfast.
For lunch I had red beans & rice and greens. Yes!! Again. I love the combination, especially if you mix in some turkey, ham, candied yams (with marshmallows), baked chicken, cornbread, dressing, corn on the cob... Just kidding you Chicago. I drank cranberry apple juice with my lunch.
For dinner I had a salad; spinach, croutons, tomatoes, bacon bits, cheese, cut up turkey and french dressing. I also drank two cups of water before dinner.
When my Hapkido class ended I drank two more cups of water, bringing my water intake to a total of 8 cups.
Until we meet again Chicago...
..........Good-Night.
Treena Renee Glover
Producer and Co-Host of Self Portrait
Day 2 of 21 Day commitment (Falechia Turman)
Day 2 of 21 Day commitment
This is day two of my journey!!! Today was a struggle for me because my mind set keeps telling me I am dieting and that is what I am trying to get out of my mind that I am dieting. I am mentally trying to train my mind to learn that by changing my way of eating and way exercising to a healthier is a way of living and not dieting.
What’s on the menu for Day 2 of 21 for me?
Breakfast: Quarter piece of Watermelon
Snack: couple cheese sticks
Lunch: a piece of Louisiana Crunch Cake (YUM, YUM) and an apple.
Dinner: two slices of veggie pizza (:-( Slices were just to small)
I know I need to get in another snack!
What’s on the exercise program of Day 2 of 21 for me?
Woke up at 3:50 this morning was in the health club by 4:15 am. Did Precor for 60 min and ran on tread mill for 30 min (I was dying inside). I know I need to get in more weight training but that will soon start
Falechia Turman Co-Producer and Co-Host of Self Portrait
selfportrait@rocketmail.com
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