davidJkong Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thursday Jan12, 2012 Today was beautiful yet cold on Vancouver Island. The blades of grass protruded like chards of frosted crystal and the streets were quietly stirring. Feeling refreshed from my day of rest I was ready to get to the gym and continue to meet my personal goals but first, a green smoothy. My body craves this first thing in the morning; a small bouquet of happiness.Todays smoothy consists of: 6 Stalks of Kale 1 banana 1 apple a small nub of Raw Turmeric bulb 3 large scoops of pumpkin protein BCAA ( derived from fermented beets ) creatine Throw it into a blender with half a litre of water and Yumm!!!! I love running so I decided three years ago I would run everywhere including work so I stuff a surf pack full of my books and clothing weighing approximately 40 pounds. It's is a little funny as my stride is shorter, my back is straight and it looks awkward but what a great core workout. I noticed it strengthens my run without the pack.11:00 rolls by and I enjoy one cup of almonds and a Vega Performance protein. Half an hour later I mix Vega performance excelorator with BCAA and creatine getting ready for my twelve o clock date with the gym.12:00 and out the door. I sprint as fast as I can to the gym around 1km away then I walk a nice 5 min to reach my preferred heart rate. I am Stoked! To my surprise, its quiet and half empty gym. ARMsWarm ups: 100 chin-ups Dynamic single arm rows until I hit that sweatNow to Business:Preacher curls Beginning at- 45 pounds x 12 40 pounds x 10 35 pounds x 8 30 pounds x 6 25 pounds x 4By this time my muscles are feeling it and can't possibly preach any more, so I move on hammer curls.15 pounds x 20 and again until failure WOW!!!! Barbell curls until failure and again reverse grip until failure Dips for my triceps 3 x each until failure and I finish it off with cable curls Set High at 75 pounds until blow outSet low at 75 pounds until blowout Yupp! I feel it but what would a work out be without some cardio. Beautiful cold day outside and perfect for a short 5k run. Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I earned a good Vega shake and three power black bean burritos!!!! Yay!!!Don't get me wrong I have my water and I drink it periodically through out the workout.Later I treat myself to a matcha green tea and continue to meet my Vegan power protein requirements. While I work out I have thoughts that move around in my mind. Today was this quote from the Dalai Lama “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”Everyday when I tie up my laces or hit that physical challenge at the gym or trail this makes me happy and it feels like the light shines from within. His quote is true pure happiness is in personal creation. Create, build and apply our knowledge then happiness will emerge. PS. You know you had a workout when you feel it a little and I definitely do Keep it green Yo!David :wink http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL-9SnVKoAI&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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