Hiker's competition journal

[hikerchick]

Originally posted by Momma2
Hikerchick,

I just read your journal and I am in awe of you, dealing with the dieting, working out and keeping up with the baby while the husbands away. I know that without my husband I could not do what I do manage to accomplish in a day, though some days it's limited, ( I have a 9 month old & 7 yr old). Any of those things alone is tough, but together is amazing.
Just wanted to let you know that your awesome. Hang in there.

Thank you so much! I mean it, that means a lot to me, coming from someone who definitely understands the challenge of babies!! I'm sure two is a lot harder than one. Do you have boys or girls? My Riley is a girl, she'll be a year at the end of October - crazy! It is definitely challenging doing it on my own, but if I didn't work out then I would really go insane so I don't have much of a choice there!

 

[Momma2]

2 girls and if there was anyone who shouldn't have girls it is me,
I was always a tomboy, and still are in most ways. Life at my house is never going to be dull, I learn something from them everyday. I couldn't do it by myself, my husband keeps the girls when I go workout and helps in every aspect of raising them.
And he never complains when I switch our diet around, he always says Ok, loses more weight than I do and doesn't try.

 

[Stacey]

I admire both of you, Momma & hikerchick!!! One day I hope to be like you girls! Keep up the great work!!!!!!!

 

[hikerchick]

Thanks girls!

Food today:

8:00 tofu scrambler (32 c/28 p/2 f), 2 fish caps
10:30 protein shake, fiber one 1/4 cup soy milk, 2 fish caps
12:00 pb and j sandwich (yeah, I know, I need to plan better and maybe not have bread around the house, but it is my high carb day after all)
3:30 chicken breast, 1 cup green beans, apple, brown rice 1 T. parmesan cheese
7:00 protein shake, 1 T. pb, strawberries, 2 slices whole grain bread

Exercise:

30 minutes pilates
low back stuff

 

[hikerchick]

Thursday

8:30 protein pancakes (flax, egg whites, protein powder), 1 T. walnuts
12:00 1 1/2 chicken breasts, 1 cup green beans, 2 fish caps

Okay, Today was supposed to be a no carb day but I feel like CRAP!! I have a headache, miss my husband terribly and am just trying not to get depressed! I took my daughter to the children's museum this morning and we had a great time. I was bummed though because I missed my workout. I feel so much better when I get to do that. So, I am going to leave our mornings free so that I can get to the gym and then we can do fun activities for her in the afternoon.

I have eaten well today, although just not no carb. I don't want to feel yucky anymore!

 

[J'Bo]

gret meals hun

 

[hikerchick]

Thanks for checking in on me J'bo. I appreciate it.

 

[hikerchick]

Today was supposed to be a no carb day but I have felt awful for most of the day (pms related), headache and just generally yucky. The good news is that even though I did not do no carb I ate totally healthy all day! I had enough protein and only ate Fiber ONe, apples, brown rice for my carbs. So I did well considering how I was feeling.

 

[hikerchick]

Great workout today:

5 x 6 first two sets are warmup

walking lunges 25 pounds
one arm db row 25 pounds
incline db press 25 pounds
db row 20 pounds
overhead tri extension 10 pounds
lateral raise 10 pounds


Food today is low carb:

7:30 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, 2 fish caps
10:30 3/4 cup fiber one, protein shake, 1 T. flax, 1/2 apple
12:00 1 1/2 chicken breast, 1 cup rice, 1 cup green beans, 1/2 apple, 2 fish caps
4:00 had macaroni and cheese and phish food ice cream for my cheat meal!

 

[hikerchick]

Saturday

Eating today:

8:00 protein pancakes (flax, protein powder, egg whites) with 1 T. walnuts
10:00 protein shake, apple, sweet potato, 2 fish caps
2:00 1 cup green beans, 1 1/2 chicken breasts, 2 fish caps


Exercise:

30 minutes pilates
30 minutes intervals on elliptical
30 minute powerwalk

 

[Jenny]

hey Hiker! Long time no talk How are you?

Hey, only three meals a day?

 

[hikerchick]

Originally posted by Jenny
hey Hiker! Long time no talk How are you?

Hey, only three meals a day?

Hey Jenny! ha ha, I usually don't get on at night and always forget to post my meals for the night before the next day. But trust me - I eat!

I'm doing pretty good actually, staying busy. Missing my hubby. Only 43 more days! You must be getting excited too, I'll have to check your countdown, I think you have less than we do. How long are you going to be in the states for?

 

[hikerchick]

Sunday

Food:

8:00 super protein shake (1 cup soymilk, banana, 1 scoop whey, 1 T. natty pb)
10:30 (post workout) peach, whey shake, 2 fish caps




Exercise:

weights - 5 x 6 first two sets are warmup

leg extension 90 pounds
sldl 75 pounds increased weight since last week
bench press 70 pounds
bent over bar row 50 pounds
dips 3 sets of 12
overhead press 17.5 pounds


What I'm doing for food intake right now is carb cycling during the week and eating very healthy on the weekends, but not cycling.

 

[hikerchick]

Monday

No carb day today.

8:00 protein pancakes (flax, egg whites, protein powder)
10:30 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 fish caps
1:30 chicken breast, 2 fish caps, 1 cup green beans
4:30 protein shake with banana and 1 T. pb, apple
7:30 3/4 cup cottage cheese

Didn't get enough veggies today but happy with it otherwise.

Exercise:

1 hour hike with 23 pounds on my back.

30 minutes pilates


Goals for today:

4 liters of water - yes
stick to no carb plan - had two pieces of fruit but not going to feel bad about that

 

[hikerchick]

Tuesday

Did well today, was really sore from Sundays workout so didn't do weights today, will tomorrow instead. I hate to say it, but I'm not doing the carb cycling plan right now either. I'm kind of doing a modified version, the "shelley version" if you will. I feel great, and have no desire to go on any crazy ben and jerry's binges so that is a good thing. I really liked the carb cycling and did not feel bloated after the high carb days (maybe I wasn't eating enough carbs? but I ate enough to feel full anyway). Will definitely try it again but right now taking care of my baby by myself, getting my workouts in, and staying in a happy place takes up all of my efforts.

8:30 protein pancakes (flax, protein powder, egg whites), 1 T. walnuts
10:30 protein shake, 15 almonds
1:00 chicken breast, 2 fish caps
2:30 protein shake with whey, banana, 1 cup soy milk, 1 T. pb
7:30 1 cup green beans, 2 fish caps, 1 cup cottage cheese, apple


Exercise:

30 minutes pilates
30 minute powerwalk
low back stuff

 

[Stacey]

I think your doing great sweetie!!!

Have a wonderful day with your precious angel!

 

[hikerchick]

Originally posted by Stacey
I think your doing great sweetie!!!

Have a wonderful day with your precious angel!

Thanks babe!

 

[hikerchick]

Wednesday

Exercise:

Weights today
5 x 6 first two sets are warmup
squats 75 pounds
pushups (3 sets of however many I can do) 15, 15, 12
lat pulldown 90 pounds - this is really hard!
tricep pressdown 75 pounds
bar curl 45 pounds
triset for shoulders 3 x 10 (front, side and rear) 5 pounds

30 minutes pilates


Food today:

8:00 3/4 cup fiber one, 1/2 cup soymilk
10:30 protein shake, apple, 1/2 T. pb
3:30 1 cup cottage cheese, sweet potato, 2 fish caps

 

[hikerchick]

Friday

Ate really well yesterday, just never got on the computer to post it.

On to today:

Exercise:
5 x 6 first 2 sets are warmup weight
walking lunges 25 pounds
one arm db row 30 pounds
incline db press 25 pounds
db row 20 pounds
overhead extension 10 pounds
lateral raise 10 pounds

also did some stuff for abs

 

[hikerchick]

Sunday

Good day today, food and workout wise.

Exercise:

5 x 6 first two sets are warmup

leg extension 90 pounds (this kicks my butt! or quads )
sldl 75 pounds
bench press 75 pounds (another buttkicker)
bent over barbell row 50 pounds
dips 3 sets 12 feet raised
overhead press 17.5 pounds


I made Nestle toll house chocolate chip cookies to mail to my honey in Ireland and I only ate two small ones!! This was a major achievement. They are all wrapped up and ready to be shipped so can't even get to them now even if I wanted to, which I don't.

 

[hikerchick]

Tuesday

Meal plan today is protein at every meal, carbs only from fruit and veggies.

I was doing so well and my very well meaning neighbor made me a big crock of turkey lasagne. Oh my God it was good. I had some friends over for lunch yesterday just so I could get rid of it! Well, and to see them. Way too many carbs. Definitely feel bloated today.

Food:

preworkout: 2/3 cup lowfat cottage cheese, 2 fish caps

post workout: banana, protein shake

12:00 turkey breast, 2 cups salad greens, 1/2 t. dressing

2:00 protein bar oopsie

5:00 protein shake - got some more nectar today and a tiny slice of cranberry walnut bread - got the recipe from Oxygen magazine. It is super healthy and so good.

7:00 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 10 almonds





Exercise:

40 minutes elliptical trainer

30 minutes pilates

 

[Stacey]

I bet your hubby is going to LOVE Those cookies!! Your sooo sweet!!!

 

[hikerchick]

Originally posted by Stacey
I bet your hubby is going to LOVE Those cookies!! Your sooo sweet!!!

He better! They were really good, I'm glad I got them out of the house quick or I'd be in trouble.

 

[Stacey]

I HEAR YA SISTER

 

[hikerchick]

Wednesday

Food:

7:30 protein pancakes (egg whites, flax, protein powder)
10:30 1/2 cup oatmeal, protein shake
12:30 gardenburger, turkey breast,
4:00 1 cup green beans, chicken breast
7:00 protein shake, 2 fish caps


Exercise:
30 minutes pilates
low back stuff

 

[hikerchick]

Friday

I can't believe it's already Friday! I have been so bad about posting but so good about eating. That's the most important part anyway, right? I always get my exercise in, so that's not an issue. Although I am taking two weeks off from weights, this week and next. Will probably end up being a little less than two weeks. I've been lifting really heavy (for me, anyway ) for 5 weeks and I can definitely tell my body needs a break. I'm going on vacation next week to visit one of my best girlfriends in Anacortes, Washington. We became friends when I trained her about 7 years ago. She moved about 3 months ago and I totally miss her. It will be a great trip. My friend eats pretty healthy, although too many carbs, so will have to bring my protein shakes and eat lots of veggies for my carbs.

Anywho, I won't be on the computer next week much, that is why. Will try to be really good about logging until then.

Food today: today is going to be a high carb day. did no carb yesterday and low the day before.

8:00 1 cup of sugar free/fat free hot cocoa , 2 slices whole grain bread, 1 T. polaner all fruit, 1 T. natural pb, protein shake


Exercise:

Was supposed to meet some friends and go hiking this morning but didn't get much sleep last night. Riley was up until 1:00 am teething I think. Will probably do a walk today, and pilates.

 

[Jenny]

Hey Shelley!

I'm glad you're doing good with meals and workouts! Have a great time with your friend! I will miss having you around!

Have a great weekend!

 

[hikerchick]

Originally posted by Jenny
Hey Shelley!

I'm glad you're doing good with meals and workouts! Have a great time with your friend! I will miss having you around!

Have a great weekend!

Thanks Jenny!
Wow! Only 21 more days til your trip. Time flies. Only 31 more days for me. YAY US!

 

[Stacey]

I hope you have a wonderful trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jenny]

Are you back yet? I miss ya!