Sara
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Post by Sara on Dec 22, 2004 23:56:38 GMT -5
Thanks Hoss, Tim, and Peggy! Yes, Peggy, the Dr told me to bring LOTS of gum and also prescribed Allegra for me to take one hour into each leg of the flights (have a stop over each way UGH) and to use Affrin liberally. Yes, it is going to be quite painful and uncomfortable...He even told me, "well, there is a chance your ear drum could pop"...How fun! I have been contemplating cancelling the trip, but I'll be out $200 at this point, and I leave at 6AM tomorrow so I'm going to tough it out and pray for the best! HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone!!! I just packed my cooler and TONS of other food/supps for my trip so I'm prepared to fight the VERY tempting Southern food...only going to let myself enjoy XMas dinner (but no dessert). I plan to track it all while I'm gone, unlike I did last time, and will try to log on while I'm away.
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Sara
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Post by Sara on Dec 23, 2004 3:03:42 GMT -5
Update:
I'm sad to report that I just cancelled my trip for a couple of reasons...but it's for the better and hopefully, it'll help me getting better faster.
I have a lot of thinking to do about some things in my personal life right now, but as I always say, at least I have the gym LOL. I will say that I think there will be a lot more than just physical changes happening to me over the next few months...
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Post by ifearnoman on Dec 23, 2004 3:07:25 GMT -5
Probably the best Sara, travelling takes A LOT out of you. I know I am tired after flying and going through the airport and all....Just stay home and rest and get well.
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Sara
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Post by Sara on Dec 23, 2004 16:34:43 GMT -5
Well, here I am, still in MA. Cancelled the trip and now can't sleep. Went to bed at 5 and up at 6:30. No wonder I'm sick! Hopefully, I'll get tired and go back to bed in a little while. If not, I think I'll take some extra strength Tylenol PM or something because I know my body needs the R & R especially considering I'm sick and pretty stressed personally.
But, I have some DVDs here that I've been meaning to watch forever, so that will make for a nice weekend logged up in the house. The Fockers also opened yesterday, which I'm dying to see since Meet the Parents was so funny, so if I'm up to it, maybe I'll head there on XMas or sometime over the weekend. I'm sure it's hiliarious
DIET: 7:20- Glutamine & BCAAs 10:45- Pure pro RTD shake, vitamin 1:30- 1/2c oatmeal, 1 scoop protein 4:30- Muscle Milk shake, glutamine 8:00- 3oz 99% lean ground turkey, 6 egg whites/1 yolk, broccoli, 2 Udo's caps 11:45- Pure Pro RTD shake, 2 tbsp natty PB
Watching my diet VERY closely (lower carb and cals) since I couldn't workout or do cardio today....trying to rest just a little since I don't feel good...can't wait to get back in the gym though
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Post by PassionateBB on Dec 23, 2004 23:44:54 GMT -5
Sara, I'm so sorry you had to cancel. But you gotta listen to your body. And I can hear it from over here! LOL. It's saying it's tired and needs alot of rest.
You're not going to lose anything by resting now. Believe me. And you won't gain anything positive by pushing yourself until you drop. Just hang in there, get a book, lay in bed, take some of those PMs, they work great, knock your ass out and sleep.
Hang in there sweetie.
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Sara
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Post by Sara on Dec 24, 2004 5:13:23 GMT -5
THANKS Peggy! You are so right. My body needs the rest, I just hate missing workouts and even cardio better bite my tongue on that though as my trainer is going to be kicking my ass with that pretty soon. I've always pretty much liked cardio, but the thought of 45 mins climbing actual stairs with 20lb dumbells makes me sweat and my legs ache just thinking about it, BUT I swore I trust him and that I'd do whatever I needed to to get in my best shape possible, while of course still looking very feminine. I am glad that I didn't go too. I know it would've been very uncomfortable for me, and well, let's just say I'm single again...SOOOO, Peggy, Mr. Animal Packs had better be under my tree tomorrow AM. Have we figured out who the heck that amazing specimen is yet???
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Post by ifearnoman on Dec 24, 2004 5:16:39 GMT -5
I think the guy you are referring to is "Machine" Sara.....he is one big focker that is for sure lol..I would kill for genetics like his. According to the Animal Pak website his name is "Andrew" and he is from LI New York. Cardio? What is this Cardio of which you speak?
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Sara
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Post by Sara on Dec 24, 2004 5:23:27 GMT -5
"Machine" eh? Hmmm...I'm going to behave and not say much on that one other than, Peggy, I'd take that Machine over Eddie any day ;D OK...good work Chad, now someone find me his REAL name so I can Charles B him LMAO....nah, I just want to make sure I know what his name is for when I get my hands on him! Yikes, sorry folks, the hormones are a ragin' Cardio Chad is what Machine and I will be doing once I get my hands on him...and to think, my trainer said be prepared for up to 2-3 hours a day at the end...Hmmm...I think I could handle that on THAT Machine. OMG...JUST saw your edit, Chad...good work...Andrew, eh? I've always loved that name! Sara and Andrew...sounds good, huh? And Long Island, NY....Hmmm...that's only about 4-4.5 hours from me (as Sara runs to her car in her PJs)...
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Post by ifearnoman on Dec 24, 2004 5:24:35 GMT -5
"Machine" eh? Hmmm...I'm going to behave and not say much on that one other than, Peggy, I'd take that Machine over Eddie any day ;D OK...good work Chad, now someone find me his REAL name so I can Charles B him LMAO....nah, I just want to make sure I know what his name is for when I get my hands on him! Yikes, sorry folks, the hormones are a ragin' Cardio Chad is what Machine and I will be doing once I get my hands on him...and to think, my trainer said be prepared for up to 2-3 hours a day at the end...Hmmm...I think I could handle that on THAT Machine. lol read my above post lol I think I found it for you.....if you talk to gdiesel, I am sure he knows him, since they both write for the website. I am sure he could put you two in touch.
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Post by ifearnoman on Dec 24, 2004 5:29:26 GMT -5
PERSONALLY I think CHAD is a better name..but eh..call me crazy
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Sara
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Post by Sara on Dec 24, 2004 13:19:28 GMT -5
Well, I still can't hear anything out of my ear and it feels as clogged as it has. Today is day 2.5 of the antibiotics, so hopefully they'll kick in soon. My energy is up a little bit maybe that's a good sign. I miss lifting though, but I decided to lay off until at least Saturday (gym closed tomorrow of course). I didn't do anything yesterday and it made me feel lazy and depressed, but I know it's what my body needs right now, especially considering I didn't sleep much or well the night before and I've been under a little stress. I did get my butt in there this AM for some cardio and abs though which felt good mentally.
I made a STUPID mistake today making my daily oatmeal/protein powder meal. I had measured out baggies of protein to take with me on my trip...since I didn't go, I've been using those first. Well, I packed several different flavored and silly me grabbed the Nectar Lemonade one this AM rathter than the Vanilla one I THOUGHT I had chosen. Imagine my surprise when I took my first bite! LOL. It's not my favorite, but it's edible. Luckily, my appetite has been down the past few days since I haven't been training, because this is usually my favorite meal of the day and had this happened on a "normal" day, I would've thrown it out and started all over again LOL.
As for my plans for today/tonight/tomorrrow, well my family is in somewhat disarray right now. A lot of them have moved away this past year, and some are coming home (but at various days/times) while others are not. It's actually pretty sad/depressing this year for me because XMas Eve has always been like my XMas. We always used to have a big party at my aunt/nana's house (they live together as my aunt takes care of her) with everyone congregating there for a few hours...tons of good food and nice to see everyone b/c it's the only time of year I see many of them. Well, the past few years, it has been dwlindling with us cousins now getting older and having families of our own and having to split time between our families and in-laws, etc. But, almost everyone would be together for at least a little while, it just would end a litttle earlier.
Well, this year, it will be nothing like that. My nana has been very ill this year and doesn't know who anyone is anymore. And, there won't really be anytime that more than 2 or 3 people will be there at the same time. My cousin and her boyfriend that moved to San Diego last year will be there later this afternoon, so I'll head over there to see them. Then some more relatives will be there early this evening, so again, I'll head back over. And my cousin with her family (including my goddaughter) that moved to FL this spring, will be coming in tomorrow evening, so I'll most likely see them this weekend sometime. As for everyone else, it'll be the luck of the draw, but I doubt I'll see many, if any, of them. Kinda sad, especially because this is my first XMas alone in more than 10 years.
I'll head of my parents tomorrow for a little while for lunch or dinner (not sure which it is yet LOL). The one good thing out of this is that I'm positive that I'll be able to stick to my diet and resist the temptations usually present. My mom is making a roast beef so that won't be too bad. I'll allow myself (MAYBE) just one small treat at my aunt's if I feel the need, but that'll be it.
Sorry to ramble...just getting some thoughts out LOL.
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Sara
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Post by Sara on Dec 24, 2004 13:20:16 GMT -5
AM CARDIO: 45 mins (30 min recumbent bike, 15 mins treadmill on incline) & Abs
DIET: 8:00- Glutamine, BCAAs & Lipo6 12:30- 1/2c oatmeal, 1.5 scoops whey, vitamin, extra vit C 3:30- Muscle Milk shake, Lipo6 6:00- ~5-6oz ham, green veggies, 4 small sweet & sour meatballs, 1/2 raspberry oatmeal square (at XMas Eve party/dinner)
Well, I did pretty well at XMas Eve party resisting a lot of dessert temptation and my favorite teriyaki chicken wings
It was somewhat depressing being at the get together since I had to explain my divorce to relatives I hadn't seen in a year and some other things I've had going on recently, then had mixed feelings as one of my cousins became engaged while another one is 6 months pregnant. Don't get me wrong, I'm VERY VERY happy for them, but at the same time I was the only single one there and I won't lie, it was a little sad and lonely for me. But, at least a few more people showed up, all around the same time, so it was nice to be surrounded by family too. I'm proud of myself for not going off my diet much (except for 1/2 a raspberry oatmeal square) considering I'm an emotional eater usually.
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Milly
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Post by Milly on Dec 27, 2004 8:54:09 GMT -5
Damn your like a machine girl
Do like Peggy said above and get some rest.
Your post about Sara and Andrew made me think of something humerous in my past.
My last long term gf well when people who did not know me or those that did but dint know my life would ask if I was attached and all i would say yes blah blah blah.
Then being as people are both nosy and curious and basically look for any reason to keep a convo going would ask the inveitable "whats her name"
I would respond as usual that her name is "Andrea" well they would look at me strange and usually say "no way" or "your pulling my leg"
I dont understand why, was it because my name is Andrew.
I guess the thought of saying "Andrew and Andrea" was somehow amusing to them.
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