It's been a busy few days but I need to post my recent activities to stay on top of things!
So a few days ago I completely revamped my workout routine thanks to my inspirational friend Senait :)
I did a lot of interval training, so ten minutes running on the treadmill, then my beloved crotch machine followed by weighted lunges and squats. I then did a core combo and went on to some leg lifts and made sure to increase my weight levels. I really focused on strength training because lately I have been doing too much cardio. I did some pectoral sets on a weighted machine and went back to the weighted lunges and squats. hit some more crunches followed by varied planks. This was a very intense work out and it was much needed.
The following day I went to a Pilates class, believe me that was brutal to do after all the squats and lunges and I am feeling the pain now. I love post workout pain. It really lets you know that what you are doing is working!!
Now that my body is almost ready for Carnival I really should organize to get my Costume ready :s lol
30 more days until I see Caribbean sun :D
CarnivalFit
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Please don't try and hit on women at the gym!
January is almost coming to an end and I fear how dedicated I will be in February.
Today I jumped on the elliptical for 30 minutes at a higher resistance than normal doing an intense Glute work out. It was a bit of a struggle ...especially when the tall good looking man in front of me kept starring me down (note homeboy was all about starring and had no balls to make a move). I wanted to jump on the treadmill after but they were all full :( I hate when I can't work out the way I want so I went and did the well known crotch machine for 3 sets, and the tall sexy man was stretching in front of the next machine I wanted to use and I was in no mood for being his eye candy tonight so I headed over to another cardio machine. I did 15 minutes on this one and to be honest I wanted to jump off at 5 minutes. Thank god for soca because once Wotless came one my energy was back up and I was flying through those 15 minutes.
I went back to the 'reverse; crotch machine (this is the hip abductor) for 3 sets of 12 reps and headed down to the womens only gym to use some leg machines that were taken in the main area. On my way down a short little man with dreads tried to play the I think we know each other card on me. Gave him the benefit of the doubt and offered options of how he knew my face. Homeboy didn't know me!! Fully tried to get my number and after I told him I had a boyfriend he was like 'ok well do you want my number?'. Oh Gosh!!! Steer clear of a short man with sad looking dreads named Kirk at Goodlife Fitness!
I made it to the women's only gym did a core work out set and added a few push ups to keep my commitment of increasing strength in that area.
That's all for today people!
Keep reading as I post :)
CarnivalFit
Today I jumped on the elliptical for 30 minutes at a higher resistance than normal doing an intense Glute work out. It was a bit of a struggle ...especially when the tall good looking man in front of me kept starring me down (note homeboy was all about starring and had no balls to make a move). I wanted to jump on the treadmill after but they were all full :( I hate when I can't work out the way I want so I went and did the well known crotch machine for 3 sets, and the tall sexy man was stretching in front of the next machine I wanted to use and I was in no mood for being his eye candy tonight so I headed over to another cardio machine. I did 15 minutes on this one and to be honest I wanted to jump off at 5 minutes. Thank god for soca because once Wotless came one my energy was back up and I was flying through those 15 minutes.
I went back to the 'reverse; crotch machine (this is the hip abductor) for 3 sets of 12 reps and headed down to the womens only gym to use some leg machines that were taken in the main area. On my way down a short little man with dreads tried to play the I think we know each other card on me. Gave him the benefit of the doubt and offered options of how he knew my face. Homeboy didn't know me!! Fully tried to get my number and after I told him I had a boyfriend he was like 'ok well do you want my number?'. Oh Gosh!!! Steer clear of a short man with sad looking dreads named Kirk at Goodlife Fitness!
I made it to the women's only gym did a core work out set and added a few push ups to keep my commitment of increasing strength in that area.
That's all for today people!
Keep reading as I post :)
CarnivalFit
Monday, January 24, 2011
Cardio Bonanza!
As promised I kicked my own butt today with loads of Cardio and it felt great. For once I wasn't dying of an asthma attack. I did 30 minutes on the eliptical with high resistence and glute lifts and then I spent 25 minutes on the treadmill doing intervals. My butt was engaged throughout it all and I am sure there will be many Trinidad men on the road come carnival day that will be thankful for that. Today I burned a total of 540 calories in my cardio workout alone, which is an increase from my norm so that is great positive feedback!
Post cardio I hit the weight machines and did 3 sets of 12 reps on 2 leg machines and 2 arm machines, I did a variety of core workouts including the dreaded bicycle crunch. This was just for Dwayne...the personal trainer at my gym that keeps drilling into my mind that I need to work out my core.
After my workout I hit the grocery store and followed the health rule of shopping on the outer walls of the store and steering clear and the processed packages goods. Thank god I grew up with a chef for a father because I love to cook!....sadly I love to eat as well :( looking forward to the reward of Trini doubles, roti, buss-up-shot, pholourie, big read, peardrax and spicy chicken from KFC:) lol I'm going to come back from Carnival with all the weight I have lost.
Here is a before and after shot to inspire anyone else in the Carnival workout mode right now:
5-6 more pounds to go till Carnival :)
CarnivalFit
Post cardio I hit the weight machines and did 3 sets of 12 reps on 2 leg machines and 2 arm machines, I did a variety of core workouts including the dreaded bicycle crunch. This was just for Dwayne...the personal trainer at my gym that keeps drilling into my mind that I need to work out my core.
After my workout I hit the grocery store and followed the health rule of shopping on the outer walls of the store and steering clear and the processed packages goods. Thank god I grew up with a chef for a father because I love to cook!....sadly I love to eat as well :( looking forward to the reward of Trini doubles, roti, buss-up-shot, pholourie, big read, peardrax and spicy chicken from KFC:) lol I'm going to come back from Carnival with all the weight I have lost.
Here is a before and after shot to inspire anyone else in the Carnival workout mode right now:
CarnivalFit
Sunday, January 23, 2011
9 days to loose 1.5 pounds, 39 days till paradise
Do you want to know what is better than lazy Sunday mornings? Workout Sunday mornings!
I got my butt up today...granted it was after snoozing for a little bit. I hit the gym, started out with a BodyFlow class that combines pilates, yoga and tai chi. It was a great way to remind me that I still need to focus on my flexibility and stretching. As I am building muscle strength I am loosing my flexibility and that is one of my strengths. So not to worry this chica will maintain her splits while tightening thighs and abs :)
After body flow I wanted to do a butt workout on the elliptical but my gym is increasingly getting whack with so many members and not enough machines (this is the time that I wish all those new years resolutions people would give up already and let me have my gym back). So instead I did some strength training including leg lifts, core workouts and yes Rojan I did the crotch machine! I even threw in some push ups because I will never get better at them unless I spend the time building those muscles.
For inspiration I will be pulling out my bikinis, maxi dresses and shorts today to remind my self that the hot sun reveals all giggles LOL.
Tomorrow I need to do a nice cardio session that will pump some blood back into my heart :)
See you in Trinidad ;)
CarnivalFit
I got my butt up today...granted it was after snoozing for a little bit. I hit the gym, started out with a BodyFlow class that combines pilates, yoga and tai chi. It was a great way to remind me that I still need to focus on my flexibility and stretching. As I am building muscle strength I am loosing my flexibility and that is one of my strengths. So not to worry this chica will maintain her splits while tightening thighs and abs :)
After body flow I wanted to do a butt workout on the elliptical but my gym is increasingly getting whack with so many members and not enough machines (this is the time that I wish all those new years resolutions people would give up already and let me have my gym back). So instead I did some strength training including leg lifts, core workouts and yes Rojan I did the crotch machine! I even threw in some push ups because I will never get better at them unless I spend the time building those muscles.
For inspiration I will be pulling out my bikinis, maxi dresses and shorts today to remind my self that the hot sun reveals all giggles LOL.
Tomorrow I need to do a nice cardio session that will pump some blood back into my heart :)
See you in Trinidad ;)
CarnivalFit
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Energizer Bunny
The energy is flowing and I can only hope that this is a positive sign from all the recent physical activity in my life. Let's hope this level of energy does not drop....or at least until after the week of non stop madness at Carnival is over.
Yesterday I hit the gym and hoped on a work out machine to do a Hill Climb...it was intense and it was needed! My quads were not pleased with me. After a 25 minute cardio workout I hit the BodyPump class at my gym. I must say this class is less enjoyable without my partner in crime Lisa but it was still a great workout. I could feel my butt altering as I did each weighted squat.
Areas that still need improvement: my shameful strength in push-ups and my knee pain while doing weighted lunges. These are now added to the goals list.
Have you forgot my goals already? Well here is a refresher:
CarnivalFit
Yesterday I hit the gym and hoped on a work out machine to do a Hill Climb...it was intense and it was needed! My quads were not pleased with me. After a 25 minute cardio workout I hit the BodyPump class at my gym. I must say this class is less enjoyable without my partner in crime Lisa but it was still a great workout. I could feel my butt altering as I did each weighted squat.
Areas that still need improvement: my shameful strength in push-ups and my knee pain while doing weighted lunges. These are now added to the goals list.
Have you forgot my goals already? Well here is a refresher:
- Hit the gym 4 times a week (success so far!)
- Loose 5 pounds in January (lost 3 so far)
- Loose 5 pounds in February
- Strengthen my knees (new)
- Increase push-up endurance (new)
- Drop a dress size by March 2nd (already dropped one so this is a bonus goal)
CarnivalFit
Monday, January 17, 2011
Success! Seeing results :)
Ok to day's post will be brief because I have a very busy day but I had to make some time to tell everyone about my wokout today, especially my successes!
I had a fitness assessment at my gym before my workout today and while they seem to have lost my old file (#FAIL) I could remember certain stats and I know that since taking on the CarnivalFit challenge I have now lost 3 pounds, this leaves me with 2 more pounds to loose to hit my January goal and then to tackle another 5 pounds to loose in February.
Today I spent 30 minutes on the elliptical machine and forced myself to do the entire workout at 2 levels higher than I normally do. It was great burning 60 more calories than I normally do in that 30 minute period. After I hit some strength training and really focused on my legs as the thighs and belly are my focus areas to prep for Carnival.
Normally I do Zumba tomorrow morning but I can't make it to my class so we will see what workout I pick instead!
Stay motivated people, Carnival is less than 2 months away and you don't want to be the only big belly man trying to take a juk by a female as fit as me :D
CarnivalFit
I had a fitness assessment at my gym before my workout today and while they seem to have lost my old file (#FAIL) I could remember certain stats and I know that since taking on the CarnivalFit challenge I have now lost 3 pounds, this leaves me with 2 more pounds to loose to hit my January goal and then to tackle another 5 pounds to loose in February.
Today I spent 30 minutes on the elliptical machine and forced myself to do the entire workout at 2 levels higher than I normally do. It was great burning 60 more calories than I normally do in that 30 minute period. After I hit some strength training and really focused on my legs as the thighs and belly are my focus areas to prep for Carnival.
Normally I do Zumba tomorrow morning but I can't make it to my class so we will see what workout I pick instead!
Stay motivated people, Carnival is less than 2 months away and you don't want to be the only big belly man trying to take a juk by a female as fit as me :D
CarnivalFit
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Feeling Good Feeling Great!
Hello blog readers!!!
I am in a great mood today. I have reached my goal of working out 4 times this week. Yesterday I hit the gym with the one hour that I had to spare and did and intense butt workout on the elliptical for 30 minutes. I pushed really hard and I have finally reached that point where I know that if it isn't hurting a little bit I'm not at an intense enough level.
After that I did some weight machines and stuck to my goal of leg definition and did about 4 different leg machines.
Today I dragged my butt out of bed and hit a Pilates Class with my workout buddy! It's so much more inspiring when you have someone to work out with. The class was pretty easy although the leg resistance training was intense and exactly what I needed to define the area referred to as thunder thighs (name courtesy of Christine lol).
It's been great, I have more energy and I'm craving healthy foods! If any man come test my wine @ Carnival time he better be ready for a workout!
CarnivalFit
I am in a great mood today. I have reached my goal of working out 4 times this week. Yesterday I hit the gym with the one hour that I had to spare and did and intense butt workout on the elliptical for 30 minutes. I pushed really hard and I have finally reached that point where I know that if it isn't hurting a little bit I'm not at an intense enough level.
After that I did some weight machines and stuck to my goal of leg definition and did about 4 different leg machines.
Today I dragged my butt out of bed and hit a Pilates Class with my workout buddy! It's so much more inspiring when you have someone to work out with. The class was pretty easy although the leg resistance training was intense and exactly what I needed to define the area referred to as thunder thighs (name courtesy of Christine lol).
It's been great, I have more energy and I'm craving healthy foods! If any man come test my wine @ Carnival time he better be ready for a workout!
CarnivalFit
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Loving Life!
I will start with a short recap of what went on yesterday. I was supposed to make it to a Cardio Groove class but when my sister invited me over to her house for dinner I figured ditch the class and get the free food. Totally the wrong choice for my current workout goals. The most exercise that I can post about yesterday was the 40 minutes of shoveling I did. Yes I know it's not much but it's still something!
On to the real stuff! Today I hit the gym hard after seeing my sister who is an uber fighter. She has been working out 5 or 6 days a week for 2-3 hours each time. As wicked as that is I know I don't have the time or discipline for that right now. But I did hit the gym and spent 30 minutes on a stationary bike and then headed into a Body Pump class that enjoyable kicked my butt. I know that I will feel the burn tomorrow but I am looking forward to it! It feels great to hit the gym hard and feel invigorated after a workout. The best is then getting home and craving healthy food after a workout.
I'm loving this new schedule and I hope that my workouts get more and more intense and interesting leading up to the prime purpose of all of this: CARNIVAL!!! I can't wait for the parties, the family, and the beach!
CarnivalFit
On to the real stuff! Today I hit the gym hard after seeing my sister who is an uber fighter. She has been working out 5 or 6 days a week for 2-3 hours each time. As wicked as that is I know I don't have the time or discipline for that right now. But I did hit the gym and spent 30 minutes on a stationary bike and then headed into a Body Pump class that enjoyable kicked my butt. I know that I will feel the burn tomorrow but I am looking forward to it! It feels great to hit the gym hard and feel invigorated after a workout. The best is then getting home and craving healthy food after a workout.
I'm loving this new schedule and I hope that my workouts get more and more intense and interesting leading up to the prime purpose of all of this: CARNIVAL!!! I can't wait for the parties, the family, and the beach!
CarnivalFit
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
50 days till I leave
Ok people I have 50 days to go. The late night snacking is NOT cool. Today I took the plunge and cleaned out my fridge...the holidays are over so why do I still have cake in my fridge???!!
I hit the gym early this morning so that I could start my day off with the sweet sounds of Salsa, Meringue and Cumbia in my Zumba class. Let me tell you it was a bit of a battle with the state in which my asthma is currently in but it was well worth it. Zumba: 1, Asthma: 0
After an hour of dancing I hit the elliptical and did an intense glutes work out for 25 minutes, and then hit the strength training machines. I focused on the my favourite (the crotch machine), and three other leg machines. Ultimate goal is to trim down these thunder thighs by bikini time!
Let's be real, I'm not here yet and I don't plan to be in 50 days:
...Although I will say that this chics butt is way more saggy than mine :)...hmm thunder thighs vs. saggy butt, the thighs are easier to fix lol
Hope you all enjoyed the added photo today. see you next time!
CarnivalFit
I hit the gym early this morning so that I could start my day off with the sweet sounds of Salsa, Meringue and Cumbia in my Zumba class. Let me tell you it was a bit of a battle with the state in which my asthma is currently in but it was well worth it. Zumba: 1, Asthma: 0
After an hour of dancing I hit the elliptical and did an intense glutes work out for 25 minutes, and then hit the strength training machines. I focused on the my favourite (the crotch machine), and three other leg machines. Ultimate goal is to trim down these thunder thighs by bikini time!
Let's be real, I'm not here yet and I don't plan to be in 50 days:
...Although I will say that this chics butt is way more saggy than mine :)...hmm thunder thighs vs. saggy butt, the thighs are easier to fix lol
Hope you all enjoyed the added photo today. see you next time!
CarnivalFit
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Sunday Mornings
Today my plan was to go head to the gym with my friend in the afternoon and get a solid work out in. Unfortunately I had to attend a Board Meeting this morning from 8am to 12:30 pm. To make up for the lost work out I made sure that I walked for an hour instead of taking transit the whole way for my meeting. I have an hour until I have family over for dinner...(I'm being super smart and eating lots of nutrients, I'm even taking my Vitamin D on a regular) After dinner I am going to do a late night strength training session including squats, crunches, lunges, and weight lifting.....Stay tuned to tomorrow's post to see if I actually do as I say.
Carnival concerns:
Stay Fit, Stay Positive, and Stay in love with Soca!
CarnivalFit
Carnival concerns:
- Thighs, because I will be wearing many short shorts, otherwise known and batty riders or pum pum shorts lol
- Stomach, because I plan to spend 4 days straight in Tobago wearing nothing but my bikini...Jet Skis here I come!
Stay Fit, Stay Positive, and Stay in love with Soca!
CarnivalFit
Friday, January 7, 2011
It's Been too Long..
It's about time I got back on to this blog. Things got very busy and crazy towards the end of the Holiday break but now I am back on schedule. So far I have been back in my gym only once since my last post and I hit a hot Yoga class as well.
When I went to the gym I went hard and it made up for missed time. I started that workout with about 30 mins on the elliptical and 15 min on the treadmill. Then I hit the weight machines and really punished myself. I did all the manly machines that I tend to avoid because I know that those are the ones that you will still be feeling two days later. It was a great feeling. Not only were my legs tight the next day but just trying to reach my arms out to try on clothes was painful. That's the kind of pain I love to feel! I'm sick I know.
Tonight's Yoga class shocked me. It has been months since I have done hot Yoga and the closest thing I have done to real yoga is the the Body Flow class at my gym. I for sure thought that it would be difficult and painful to get back in but I was pleasantly surprised by my endurance and flexibility. This proves that being in the gym on a regular and maintaining a full body work out has helped me when doing different workouts that. let's be real, are almost foreign because it's been so long.
Till the next post people! let's hope it's a post about my Sunday work out.
p.s. I looked at my bikinis for motivation today - TnT in 2 months!
CarnivalFit
When I went to the gym I went hard and it made up for missed time. I started that workout with about 30 mins on the elliptical and 15 min on the treadmill. Then I hit the weight machines and really punished myself. I did all the manly machines that I tend to avoid because I know that those are the ones that you will still be feeling two days later. It was a great feeling. Not only were my legs tight the next day but just trying to reach my arms out to try on clothes was painful. That's the kind of pain I love to feel! I'm sick I know.
Tonight's Yoga class shocked me. It has been months since I have done hot Yoga and the closest thing I have done to real yoga is the the Body Flow class at my gym. I for sure thought that it would be difficult and painful to get back in but I was pleasantly surprised by my endurance and flexibility. This proves that being in the gym on a regular and maintaining a full body work out has helped me when doing different workouts that. let's be real, are almost foreign because it's been so long.
Till the next post people! let's hope it's a post about my Sunday work out.
p.s. I looked at my bikinis for motivation today - TnT in 2 months!
CarnivalFit
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