norva Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Ronnie, Miami, Florida.Coach: Jennifer NicolGoal: To be fit maintaining a vegan lifestyle. Weigth:November 25, 2011: 188.8 lbsJanuary 1st, 2012: 181.6 lbs. January 1st.I was going to take the day off during this holiday but then I decided to have a light work out for an hour.Here we go….Training:Cardio:30 minutes elliptical: 230 calories Chest:Nitro Vertical Chest: 3 sets-8 repsNitro Incline Press: 3 sets- 8 repsShoulder: Dumbell Arnorld Press: 3 sets – 8 repsTriceps:Cable Triceps Pushdown: 3 sets - 8 repsBiceps:Alternate Hammer Curl" 3 sets - 8 reps BreakfastVegetable Juice::::Carrots, celery, cucumber, spinach:::L-Carnitine + 3 spoons of Aminoacids (15 gr of proteins)CreatineMultivitaminsLunch1 bowl of whole wheat PastaTomato SauceParmesan CheeseDinner:Cooked green pepper with garlic, tomatoes, kale and Tofu in Olive Oil.2 whole wheat tortillas. Edited January 3, 2012 by norva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norva Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 January 2nd Training:Cardio:30 minutes elliptical: 300 calories Legs:Smith Machine Squats feet widely spread: 3 sets 8 repsSmith Machine Squats feet closed: 3 sets 8 repsSmith Machine Single Leg Split Squat: 2 sets 8 repsTricepsCable Pushdown 3 sets 8 repsCable Overhead 3 sets 8 repsBackOne Arm Dumbell Row 3 sets 8 resps BreakfastVegetable Juice::::Carrots, celery, cucumber, spinach:::L-Carnitine + 3 spoons of Aminoacids (15 gr of proteins)Multivitamins + CreatineLunch1 bowl of Pasta Ravioli with Cheese (I was a guest and this was my best choice instead of Turkey or Chicken)Romaine Lettuce with Tomatoes + Light Ranch Dressing3 spoons of Aminoacids (15 gr of proteins) DinnerCooked green pepper with garlic, tomatoes, kale, spinach and Chick Peas in Olive Oil.2 whole wheat tortillas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norva Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 January 3rd1 glass of water with lemon upon waking up.+ 5 minutes stretching. Training:Legs:Seated Leg Curl 3 sets 8 repsLying Leg Curls 3 sets 8 repsLeg Press 3 sets 8 reps Biceps:EZ-Bar Curl 3 sets 8 repsAlternate Hammer Curl BreakfastVegetable Juice::::Carrots, celery, cucumber, spinach, tomato:::L-Carnitine + 3 spoons of Aminoacids (15 gr of proteins)Multivitamins + CreatineLunchBrown Rice + Red Beans + Broccoli + Plantain + 2 whole wheat tortillas3 spoons of Aminoacids (15 gr of proteins)Dinner ( I ate the leftover from lunch)Brown Rice + Red Beans + Broccoli + Plantain + 2 whole wheat tortillas NotesThis is the first time I went to my local farmer and found out prices are similar to my local market.They are 5 minutes away from my place. You can even pick your own tomatoes, oranges, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norva Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 January 4thWaking up: 1 glass of water with lemon + 5 minutes stretching. Training Cardio:Elliptical 30 minutes 330 caloriesChest:Nitro Vertical Chest 110 lbs 3 sets 8 repsNitro Incline Press 110 lbs 3 sets 8 repsCable cross over 25 lbs 2 sets 8 repsCable Flat 25 lbs 2 sets 8 repsCable Incline Fly 25 lbs 2 sets 8 repsShoulders:Dumbell Arnold Press 35 lbs 2 stes 8 repsDumbell Front Raise 20 lbs 2 sets 8 repsEZ Barbell Up Row 70 lbs 2 sets 8 repsDumbell Lateral Raise 20 lbs 2 sets 8 reps BreakfastVegetable Juice::::2 Tbsp Organic Hemp Protein + 2 Tbsp Organic Chia seeds + 2 Tbsp Organic FlaxseedCarrots, celery, cucumber, spinach:::L-Carnitine + 3 spoons of Aminoacids (15 gr of proteins)CreatineMultivitaminsLunchI went out with a friend to an Asian Style Restaurant and ordered Thai Coconut CurryGreen curry coconut sauce, ginger, Thai basil, red bell peppers, onions, long beansWith Vegetables, brown rice and TofuDinnerCooked green pepper with garlic, tomatoes, kale and Tofu in Olive Oil 2 whole wheat tortillas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norva Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 January 5thWaking up: 1 glass of water with lemon Training Cardio:Elliptical 30 minutes 390 calories Chest:Nitro Vertical Chest 125 lbs 3 sets 8 repsNitro Incline Press 110 lbs 3 sets 8 repsCable cross over 27.5 lbs 2 sets 8 repsCable Flat 25 lbs 2 sets 8 repsCable Incline Fly 25 lbs 2 sets 8 repsShoulders:Dumbell Arnold Press 35 lbs 2 stes 8 repsDumbell Front Raise 20 lbs 2 sets 8 repsEZ Barbell Up Row 70 lbs 2 sets 8 repsDumbell Lateral Raise 25 lbs 2 sets 8 repsEZ BArbel Front Raise 40 lbs 1 set 8 reps BreakfastVegetable Juice::::2 Tbsp Organic Hemp Protein + 2 Tbsp Organic Chia seeds + 2 Tbsp Organic FlaxseedCarrots, celery, cucumber, spinach:::Creatine + MultivitaminsLunchWhole wheat pasta + tomato sauce + Parmessan cheeseDinnerAte left over from lunch &Ate 9 pieces of Belgian Chocolates 660 calories total while watching a movie. (I'm keeping this journal as honest as possible) Notes:1) I did not realize I repeated the same bodyparts as the previous day. The good thing I was able to increase some of the weight lifted.2) I got as a christmas gift a box of chocolates and could not resist the temptation.3) Weird day..I even felt the desire to go to a fast food restaurant but I didn't.4) Jenny...thanks for letting us know about the New York Times article. Here is the link for those who did not read it.http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/sports/vegans-muscle-their-way-into-bodybuilding.html?pagewanted=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norva Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 January 6thWaking up: 1 glass of water with lemon plus 5 minutes stretching. TrainingDay off. BreakfastVegetable Juice::::2 Tbsp Organic Hemp Protein + 2 Tbsp Organic Chia seeds + 2 Tbsp Organic FlaxseedCarrots, celery, cucumber, spinach::: Blueberry Creatine. mmmLunchCooked green pepper with garlic, tomatoes, kale and Tofu in Olive Oil No wheat tortillas todayDinnerLentil soup. Notes1) I ran out of Vitamins. Any suggestion for our Vegetarian Life Style? I am 45 in case my age makes a difference.2) One of my friends decided to try out a Vegetarian Life Style after seeing me trying for 6 months.3) Thanks Jenny for your support. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hi Ronnie! How is your training going? We're halfway through the New You for the New Year Challenge! How are things going with your coach? I don't see any recent posts from you, but I hope you're keeping up with your fitness and health in 2012! All the best,Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norva Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 March 10th, 2012Waking up: 1 glass of water with lemon plus 5 minutes stretching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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