VP Health & Fitness

So…if you haven’t already noticed, I’ve been gone a while. 

Work is still busy as heck but it’s getting easier and more manageable.  I really miss blogging.  It’s what has kept me on track & connected to my fitness routine , fitness world & virtual support and friends.  In these past 3 months I have “started” my fitness routine more than 10 times but have never finished or even gotten through the 1st week! 

The only person that I have to blame is myself… I’ve let my full time schedule become an excuse for not working out & choosing healthy foods.  And now… here I am half way into the year & I have not accomplished one single GOOD thing for my body!  In turn, I am the heaviest that I have EVER been & very unhappy with myself. 

So, I will start once again. 

That’s the beauty of this fitness journey; you can start right now…. TODAY. 

All the success stories that I have ever read had some kind of starting point. So why don’t we make our start today?!

So, inlight of starting over I will be entering the 2nd Turbulence Training transformation contest that started yesterday, May 1st.  I’m planning to make my ”official” start day this coming monday May 5th, but it all really depends if I can get my pictures & starting stats in on time.  If you want to join me, here are some FAQ’s that you can use:

There is no “official” sign up sheet.  All you really have to do to enter is email or post (at the TT members website) your before and after photos anytime before August 23rd, 2008 (your 12 week transformation must start between May 1st-May 31st, 2008).

You also need to own the Turbulence Training System.

You can find out more information including the offical rules & regulations HERE.

 That’s all I have time for right now… I hope all of you are doing well!

Looking foward to a better, fitter & healthier 2nd part of 2008!

Blessings,

~ Vilma

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I gotta start this post off by asking a question for those of you that have full time jobs & still manage to juggle home life, workout life, church life, etc…

“HOW DO YOU DO IT???!!!”   

Things have been CRAZY for me these last 2 weeks.  I’m still trying to get use to handling a full time job & the other things that I had time to do before (church, home life, exercise, keeping up with blogs & updating my own, etc…)

I must admit that last week I DID NOT workout.  I would get home & just feel soo drained that I would opt to sit my butt down on my comfy sofa & watch TV.  I’m surprised that I didn’t gain weight when I measured myself this past Saturday.  To top things off, TOTM arrived and is in full swing along with cravings, bloating & all other symptoms that come with it.  Besides that, I’ve been good.  I like my new job a lot, although I do miss the laid back atmosphere of my old job.  I’m debating whether or not to buy a new wardrobe because I am planning to be skinnier as the days go by.  My old job didn’t really have a dress code  so for 8 years I wore jeans & tennis shoes and only once in a while did I dress up.  Now it’s dressing up (slacks, nice shoes, dressy shirts) every day.  I seriously need a makeover — can someone call ‘how do I look’ or‘what not to wear’ - PLEASE???!!!!!  

On a good note, I walked for 40 minutes during my lunch hour yesterday.  According to map my run, it was a good 2.27 miles. I know it’s not enough but it’s something. I am planning to go to the gym in about 30 mins to get some strength training done so I better end it here for now…

BTW, have you all heard what FINALLY made the news… SUGAR SUBSTITUTES MAY CONTRIBUTE TO WEIGHT GAIN. This is one of main goals for this year - elimination of all if not most of these.  What do you all think?

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Well, there was a move in the scale this past week - but not in the direction I would of liked it to go…

Here are are the weekly updates for my Friendly Fitness Wager:

Week #2 - Weight Loss this week: + 2lbs

Week #2 - Body Fat Loss this week: 1.45 %

And listed below are additional weekly stats & measurements… makes me feel SOOOOO much better about the weight gain!

*Note: This online BF% Calculator is about 3-5% lower than my callipers test & BIA body fat test done at the gym. I personally add about 4 points to this number.

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Inches lost this past week: 2.5 inches
TOTAL inches lost since Jan 1, 2008: 15.25 inches

Weekly TOTAL Fat Lost: 2.301 lbs
Weekly TOTAL Lean Mass Gained: 4.301 lbs
Weekly TOTAL Scale Weight loss: -2 lb (gained) 

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GRAND TOTAL 2008 Fat Loss: 9.976 pounds
GRAND TOTAL 2008 Lean Mass Gained: 3.976 pounds
GRAND TOTAL 2008 Scale Weight Loss: 6 pounds

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And… I hope John doesn’t mind, but i’m gonna borrow this ideas from him because I think it’s GREAT!

Things I did GREAT this week:

• I lifted weights 3 times
• I tracked my food on sparkpeople
• I ate pretty clean all week

Things I did not so GREAT this week:

• I didn’t do scheduled cardio
• I ate pretty bad on the “weak”end

These past two days i’ve been struggling with FTG (fat girl thinking) a lot.  I think the scale weight had  alot to do with it - and I let it get to me.  I have to constantly be reminding myself that it’s just a number on the scale and that I still lost fat and inches…  My goal was to be under 200 lbs by Feb - but it looks like that won’t happen for another 2 weeks or so I hope… we’ll see & i’ll keep ya’ll updated. 

~ Vilma

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HUGE drop in the inches & weight this week, so i’m pretty exited.  My workouts were brutal and i’m still feeling the affects of them as I write this. Here are are the weekly updates for my Friendly Fitness Wager:

Week #2 - Weight Loss this week: 4lbs

Week #2 - Body Fat Loss this week: .45 %

And listed below are additional weekly stats & measurements

*Note: This online BF% Calculator is about 3-5% lower than my callipers test & BIA body fat test done at the gym. I personally add about 4 points to this number.

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Inches lost this past week: 6.75 inches
TOTAL inches lost since Jan 1, 2008: 12.75 inches

Weekly TOTAL Fat Lost: 2.375 lbs
Weekly TOTAL Lean Mass Gained: -1.625 lbs (loss)
Weekly TOTAL Scale Weight loss: 4 lb

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GRAND TOTAL 2008 Fat Loss: 7.675 pounds
GRAND TOTAL 2008 Lean Mass Gained: -0.325 pounds
GRAND TOTAL 2008 Scale Weight Loss: 8 pounds

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I’ve had a pretty hectic week and I’m barely getting to my blog comments & posts. Thanks to all that have written & wished me well…

Well, I am happy to say that I have secured a new job and will be starting on Feb 4th.  - It’s a bit bitter sweet as I have be working at my current job for 8 years now but life has to go on & I’m on to newer and better things.  This new job has a lot of promotion potential and most importantly I finally get some health care coverage! YIPEE!  That’s #1 on my list of things to do — get a thorough check up & see where my body stands as of right now.  I also have peace about getting pregnant now without having to worry about not being covered.

As far as my 12 week challenges are concerned — they are going GREAT!  I have a weigh in tomorrow and can’t wait to see how far clean eating, cardio &  strength training have gotten me this week.  I do feel lighter & the water bloat is gone so my face doesn’t look so poofy now.

For those of you that are still looking for a challenge to join, the last day to join the Turbulence Training 12 week challenge is this coming Monday, 21st of January. Click Here to read more details about it & if you want to see a sample of how the Turbulence Training system works, you can download a FREE 4 wk program in the download section.

TGIF!!!

~ Vilma 

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The scale moved this week, so I am happy.  I think I could of managed more weight loss but my eating habits were not that good & my exercise again was non-existent.  My husband had an interesting observation this past week… he said,

Vilma, you are NOT going to do good - your heart is not in it.”

He was right.  I really don’t know why though, I mean - I know my stuff, I know WHY I have to get fit & healthy but my actions are not showing that.  I have & feel this need to eat junk food… it’s like I crave it now and it SCARES me. 

On a good note… I’ve been cutting down on my late night eats which is goal #1 that I am trying to focus on right now. I also managed to get to bed at about 1045 pm last night & I probably fell a sleep around 11 pm.  That is a good 3 hour improvement!  I was nice and fresh as a daisy this morning when I woke up at 5 AM to do a short cardio session before getting ready for work … so, I’m feeling really accomplished! :D  I will be hitting the gym with hubby later on in the evening to complete my day #1 challenge workout.

Anyhow, here are the weekly updates for my Friendly Fitness Wager:

Week #1 -Weight Loss this week: .5 lbs

Week #1 - Body Fat Loss this week: .8 %

And listed below are additional weekly stats & measurements

*Note: This online BF% Calculator is about 3-5% lower than my callipers test & BIA body fat test done at the gym. I personally add about 4 points to this number.

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Inches lost past 2 weeks: 2.25 inches
TOTAL inches lost since Jan 1, 2008: 6 inches

Weekly TOTAL Fat Lost: 1.444 lbs
Weekly TOTAL Lean Mass Gained: .944 lbs (gained)
Weekly TOTAL Scale Weight loss: .5 lb

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GRAND TOTAL 2008 Fat Loss: 3.16 pounds
GRAND TOTAL 2008 Lean Mass Gained: -.84 pounds
GRAND TOTAL 2008 Scale Weight Loss: 4 pounds

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