lapetitemort Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Hmmmm, how to begin? I'm 40. I first competed at 38 in Fitnesss. Came in 4th at a National Qualifier, but knew I was nowhere near ready. I was a vegetarian for quite a while, even tested raw vegan for a few months. Honestly, I became very confused with all of the do's, don'ts, militant, oh my god you ingested something that was over 115 degrees. I became overwhelmed, saddened, & blah. I grew up very rural. Had no issue with eggs because we had some dumped chickens that we treated like all of our other pets & ate those. We loved them, played with them, and never ate any critter we had/rescued. It was a total mind poop when i saw how the egg industry really operated. This was just recently. In fact, my parents acquired more land & have taken on more fowl rescues.... though they still eat meat & such. I'm still kind of taken aback at the more i learn.So here I am. Wanting to learn, hungry for knowledge, in an industry where they tell me vegetarian s, much less vegans, will never thrive.I am hesitant & scared because i am sure that i will make many, many mistakes in this journey. However, i hope that you will bear with me, help me, and guide me to a better, healthier place, without judement or vehemence toward my ignorance.I'm pretty embarrassed to post my workouts & meals at this point.... On side notes, i'm all about adventure & new experiences. I was a awriter for a New Orleans Music Website, went to college later in life, did a summet semester in Madrid, changed my major 5(?) Times, but my main major was biology with concentration in cardi-pulmonary science, new recruit for roller derby, refereed for a year, have been in the burlesque/variety/circus stuff since 2007, tried aerial acrobatics, kickboxing, um, my brain has now gone kaput, and i will finish later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangaboy Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Geezzz. Think you left out stunt driver, sky diver, shark handler and all round bad ass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndiMorris Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I think if I had rescue chickens of my own, or just bred my own I would eat their eggs as I know they would be happy and cared for. If only I had the space. Don't be embarrassed to post your workouts and meals, it seems a friendly place here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Could be an interesting log to follow, doesn't seem like there's much you haven't had a go at !! Great intro post as well btw, cardi-pulmonary science sounds like it would be really interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapetitemort Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks. I'm definitely not there yet with being vegan, but i'm determined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapetitemort Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Oh mylanta! It's been a while. I've been going to physical therapy to get my IT band, SI joint, hip issues worked out. My little gal is amazing! Her other degree is in Sport and Exercise Science. I have to say the exercises and stretches that she has incorporated into my daily routine have made such a difference. Some of my workouts probably look lame to those watching me, but I don't care. I can feel the changes and strengthening taking place. And yeah, I'm walking slower, but on an incline on the treadmill, or using the elliptical, but it works out that area! Loving her. The place that I am going to has physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and also deal in sports injuries. I believe there will be some massage entering my routine again once a month. I had quit going at the beginning of this year. I truly think it helped.My flexibility is poop right now, but that will work back out slowly and with patience. So, I've been doing my workouts, some things modified, incorporating stretching and foam rolling religiously now!! Many aspects are like starting over and really concentrating on my form and execution. I will not be posting diet as i'm not yet vegan. There have been many days fully on, then days busted. I flounder a ton. I worry a ton. I listen to those voices & other people & freak. Just don't give up on me. I have soo much guilt. So much confusion. So much turmoil. Even after reading so much, i am lost. I'll get there, i know it. When? I don't. Please, don'tjudge me too harshly, because i assure you that i weep daily over my confusion. Here's this weeks workouts (machines many have similar names and work different angles): Monday - we were not home from early in the morning until late. Basically, I just did my P.T. assigned stretches and exercises 3x that day. Tuesdaywarm up - treadmill and warm up sets 5# DB DB X-Body Hammer Curls : (2)20#DB/ 5 per side, (2)15#DB/8 per side, 10 per side, 10 per sideDB Bicep Curls: (2) 15#DB/ 8, 10, 10Star Trac Bilateral Bi Curl Machine 10#added/3 (weak!), no weight added 7, 8, 8Atlantis Tricep Extension Machine 15#added/10, 10, 10Star Trac Bicep Curl Machine 20# added/ 10, 10, 10Star Trac Tricep Extension (forward) 30#added/ 8, 8, 5Tricep Press Machine 70#/15, 60#/15, 15Barbell bicep curls 40#/8, 30#/10, 20#/20Treadmill walking @8% incline 25 min. Wednesdaywarm up - new P.T. hip exercises & body squatsSeated Leg Ext 40#/20, 10, 12 20#/30 + 10 single on right legSeated Leg Press 40#/15 & 120#/12Seated Leg Curl 40#/15, 12, 10 & 30#/20Kettlebell deadlifts 15#/15, 15, 15Low Step Hip Raises 15 each, right side 2xBody squats in the little squat holder for your feets20, 20, 20Parallel Bar Pike Raises10, 10, 10Standing Calf Raises (machine)50#/10, 40#/15, 30#/20Parallel Bar Straddle Raisess 10, 10, 10Treadmill walking at 8% incline 20 minutes Thursdaywarm up and strength move practiceDB Shoulder Press (seated) (2)20#/8, 8, 6 and (2)15#/10DB Front Raise to Lateral Raises(2)10#/10, 10, 10BB Upright Rows40#/10, 10, 10Rear Delts on the Pec Dec (no weight added) 10, 10, 10Star Trac Shoulder Press Machine 30#/15, 10, 10Treadmill walking at 8% incline 25 min Fridaywarm upAssisted Pullups 20#/10, 8, 7Pec Dec 20#/10, 10, 10Wide Grip Lat Pull Downs 55#/10, 10, 10Star Trac Chest Press Machine45#/10, 10, 10Bent BB Rows 40#/10 and 50#/10, 10DB Flyes (2)15#/10 and (2)10#/10, 10Pushups 10, 10, 10Treadmill walking at 8% incline for 30 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Add more plant based foods to your diet. Its easier to start this way than to try to cut everything out and go vegan cold turkey. The more good foods you add to you diet the easier it will be to cut out what you want to gradually without feeling like your meals are missing something. -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Thanks. I'm definitely not there yet with being vegan, but i'm determined.Determination is a large part of the battle I think, I have days like that as well as I'm sure many of us do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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