a fitness diary

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Gold's Gym

aangelcondensada — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:16:40 +0800

When Gold’s Gym opened near our dorm a few months ago, I initially didn’t want to enroll. I already have free access in our dorm gym so I didn’t really find the need to spend so much in another gym, until I was introduced to yoga that is. Of course, in our dorm gym, we don’t have group exercise classes. It’s just a treadmill, a cross trainer, a bike and a lot of machines for weights. A year of weights has been really fun and I don’t regret starting but I’ve become bulkier so I plan to lessen that and be more serious with yoga. I haven’t done yoga in almost three weeks now I think and I’m sooo itching to get back!

I plan to enroll in their package of 120 visits per year for Php15,500. Considering the breaks that I’ll have for the next year, I’ll be using the gym for around 3-4 times a week at that rate, which is just right for a student. I already checked out the classes and I’m interested in joining hatha yoga, mat pilates and cycling.

I heard cycling and pilates are hardcore cardio workouts. Pilates, like yoga, will make me leaner and less bulky as well. I’m kind of sick of running in the treadmill already so I plan to just run twice a week. Like running, I only plan to have weight training twice a week, and maybe I’ll decrease the load of my weight and just increase the reps.

I’m actually having a free trial of the gym on Friday. I’m so excited! I plan to stay there for three hours, and attend 2 classes (cycling and hatha yoga!). I wish I could bring someone with me. So jealous of people with regular gym buddies.

I tried fitting my old clothes and some of them don’t fit well anymore. My shorts are tighter...

aangelcondensada — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 07:09:48 +0800

I tried fitting my old clothes and some of them don’t fit well anymore. My shorts are tighter because of my quads. My cardigans are tighter as well because of my biceps/triceps.

I don’t know how I feel about this. I know I got fitter over the summer. I feel very much lighter and healthier. I guess I just didn’t think my weight training would work out this well.

Anyone got the same problem as me?

angelcondensada: salute to the sun (c) Hannah Torralba

aangelcondensada — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:01:52 +0800

angelcondensada:

salute to the sun

(c) Hannah Torralba

brb, water bending (c) Hannah Torralba

aangelcondensada — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:58:30 +0800

brb, water bending

WEAK

aangelcondensada — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:14:38 +0800

One week away from the gym really took a toll on my body. My knees were shaking while I was doing squats. I feel so fucking weak! And it might take me another week to exercise again. I’m torn between hitting the gym or making the most out of my summer T__T

On the upside, I didn’t gain any weight from my cheat week! :D beer, soda, milk tea, etc. thank you weight training!!

I’ll try to update this more frequently. Hope all of you are feeling fit and sexy this summer! :)

SICK

aangelcondensada — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:03:46 +0800

It was a good that I decided on pushing through with my workout today. It felt awesome. My nose wasn’t runny at all. My throat was still itchy but I felt fine. Yaay! Good thing I read all those online articles saying that I should be just fine exercising if the sickness is found from the neck up. Made me guilty as hell so I hit the gym instead of bumming around the house for another day.

I’ve been doing a different workout lately.

cardio: 15 mins high intensity interval training on cardio, 15 mins high intensity interval training on elliptical, and 15 mins steady workout on rowing machine

weights: daily interval of core, upper body, and lower body (I did core 2 days ago. Today I did upper body. Tomorrow lower body)

yoga: MWF (that’s the only available yoga classes in the gym)

My workouts are a bit shorter now because I’m trying to adjust to my would-be hectic school life again. I can’t workout 3 hours a day anymore. I’m trying to experiment with different workouts and see which ones I like so yea there you go :)

Do you exercise even when you're sick?

aangelcondensada — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:18:04 +0800

My nose is runny and my throat is itchy. I’m certainly not in the mood to hit the gym tomorrow. I already skipped on my workout today and skipping another workout would just make me feel guilty :|

I hate hate hate this. I wish I was just magically better tomorrow.

Healthy Living Survey

aangelcondensada — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:06:08 +0800

Healthy Living Survey

What did you eat for breakfast?

a bowl of sugar, a glass of milk and a piece of banana (if ever there’s banana around). and a cup of coffee when I need a little boost in the morning.

How much water do you drink each day?

I actually don’t know D:

What is your current favorite workout?

interval training is <3 less time on the machine, but more sweat. I can go crazy in the treadmill with this one.

How many calories do you eat each day?

I actually don’t know either :)) But the last time I checked I was at 1400-1500. My diet doesn’t change that much whenever I’m not on vacation or I’m not stressed with school so that’s probably an average for me.

What are your favorite healthy snacks?

Oh god, peanuts. I always eat peanuts after a workout, although my mom told me to cut back because it can cause pimples. Boo, huhu. Any thoughts on that? and oh yea, mangoes and bananas too.

What do you usually eat for lunch?

Lunch is different for me almost every day. I always make sure I eat meals high in protein and low in fat though. Also, I don’t eat rice anymore, so whenever I can I just replace my carb intake with bread, noodles or even puto (a Filipino delicacy).

What is your favorite body part to train?

My legs. I love staring at my legs whenever I workout. It’s so vain of me, I know but I just love how my quads, hamstrings and calves show whenever I’m flexing :>

What is your least favorite body part to train?

Least favorite body part…Uhm my shoulders? I hate doing front raises, lateral raises or any kinds of raises actually. Also, I almost injured my rotator cuffs the other week so yes, my shoulders are a bitch.

What are your “bad” food cravings?

Coffee!! I don’t like brewed coffee so I opt for ones that are filled with sugar :| This is always my cheat drink. And I don’t know what to do about it :(

Do you take vitamins or supplements?

Occasionally, when my mom makes me. I’m lazy and forgetful so I often skip taking them :))

How often do you eat out?

Oh god. Every lunch whenever I hit the gym because I have to wait for my parents to finish their work. If they have to work late, I end up eating dinner outside as well *sigh*

Do you eat fast food?

I try not to. I’m not big on fast foods, especially now that I’m on summer break with my parents. I only eat in fast food chains whenever I’m broke but I can last for a month without it. It’s no biggie.

Who is your biggest supporter?

My sister most likely. We’re both health and gym rats and she was a student-athlete so she tells me whenever my form is wrong and she gives suggestions for my workouts. She tells me if I’m eating too much already and I tell her when she’s workout out too little :))

Do you have a gym membership?

Yes, I do. When I’m back in school, I have free access to our dorm gym as well so I’m quite lucky, though I’m thinking of enrolling to the Gold’s Gym near our dorm for the yoga classes.

How many hours of sleep do you get each night?

Seven when I know I have to workout the next day. Eight to ten when I don’t lol.

Do you have a “cheat” day?

I don’t think I have a cheat day. Probably when I’m on vacation, those are my cheat days.

Do you drink alcohol?

OH YES, I DO. This summer I’ve been good to my body though so I haven’t had a drop of alcohol in me for three months already. Doubt it’s gonna last for long though cuz of all the sem starters we’re planning already :))

Do you have a workout buddy?

I guess my mom’s my workout buddy, even though we don’t workout together :)) My mom works out in the morning, like I do. My dad doesn’t workout regularly because of his hectic schedule. My sister works out sometimes with us but she has to go with my dad to work so she’s only around when my dad is. They workout together in the afternoon or night whenever they can.

What is the best thing that has changed about your life since committing to a healthy lifestyle?

Probably that light feeling. Idk how to describe it. Even when I can’t see it in the scales yet, I feel like I’m light and I can do anything. Just that feeling that you’re body is clean and flushed from toxins is awesome <3

What was the last healthy thing you did?

I went to the gym even if I’m on my period and I absolutely dreaded being there when all I wanted was to crawl in my bed and sleep the whole day T__T

Practice run for the actual skytrip walk we planned later on...

aangelcondensada — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:25:17 +0800

Practice run for the actual skytrip walk we planned later on that night :P

second day of vacation binge

aangelcondensada — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:23:07 +0800

COKE!!

Omg. I can’t believe I succumbed to my thirst for Coke :(( I haven’t been very strict with my diet but I’ve really been trying to stick to my water, coffee, tea, milk and fruit shakes/juices as liquid source. It was really hot and I just couldn’t take it. Coke has always tasted good on hot days.

*sigh*

Cannot wait to get back on the gym on Tuesday! Ack T__T

the little changes pt. 3

aangelcondensada — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:03:00 +0800

BALANCE

I never really noticed how well or bad I was at balancing until one of my classmates in yoga pointed it out to me. Even though I wasn’t flexible (which was understandable since hello, first day of yoga class), she was impressed by how well I could balance certain standing poses. Something that I only noticed when I started observing other first-timers and newbies like me.

Here are some of the poses I can do :>

eagle pose

dance pose

helicopter pose

I credit my ability to balance well to the one year of weight training I did, especially on my quads. My quads are hard, even my sister noticed! Of course, I’m getting a lot better now because of yoga :)

first day of vacation binge

aangelcondensada — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:48:24 +0800

1. milk tea

2. brownie with vanilla ice cream on top

uuugh. sugar. sugar. sugar. calories. calories. calories.

Life was a lot simpler when I just simply didn’t care.

overexercising?

aangelcondensada — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:45:44 +0800

My sister thinks I’m overexercising. And that comes from someone who’s more health-conscious than I am ~~donteatthat~~ ~~thathasagazillioncalories~~

I exercise 4 times a week, 3 hours a day, cardio and weights. I do yoga twice a week. I’m not sure if I should be worried but I do know I should lighten up on the load since I’m going to be starting school again in a month. My current schedule will be unrealistic to maintain.

I’m not sure what to do though. I have to check the schedule for the yoga classes first in Gold’s Gym. Here’s my plan so far though:

Tuesday & Thursday: weights

My first class in the week is Tuesday so I’ll probably be busy during these days. I think I’ll stick to working out in our dorm gym during these days. An hour of weights will suffice.

Wednesdays & Friday: 2 rounds jogging around campus track oval

Our campus track oval is around 2.2km long so two rounds will give me 4.4km to cover. This will be good training for me since I plan to participate in a 5k fun run soon. Also, my class ends pretty late on these days, 5:30pm, which is good for jogging. It’s not going to be hot and there will be less cars in the campus.

Saturday: cardio (elliptical interval training 30 minutes), weights & yoga

Hardest day. I will be in Gold’s for this.

Monday & Sunday: yoga

Semi-rest days. Gives me lots of time to cram for school.

Any suggestions on how I’ll handle my cardio, weights and yoga sched? D:

people who annoy me in the gym

aangelcondensada — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:59:52 +0800

I can stand a lot of things. I can stand hoarders who use the elliptical for an hour on peak hours. I can stand unhygienic people who seem to never notice their own body odor. But there are certain things that people do in the gym that makes me want to kick their balls or pull out their hair (depending on the gender of course).

1. GUYS WHO SWEAT SO MUCH AND DON’T EVEN BOTHER TO WIPE WHATEVER THEY TOUCH

There’s this guy in the gym who sweats so much whenever he’s in the elliptical. I always dread seeing him because I know there’s a high chance that I’ll be using the same elliptical that he just basically defiled. I’m not even kidding. He literally leaves a pool of sweat around the machine and leaves the handles dripping with his sweat. What is disgusting :| Okay fine, he’s on the heavier side so I should be more considerate but maaan, just get a towel and wipe yourself!

You know what, he actually has a towel but idk why he never uses it. Ugh.

2. OLD WOMEN WHO TELL ME THAT THAT’S “THEIR SPOT” IN CLASS WHEN I CLEARLY WAS THERE FIRST

Bitch, I was here first! was what I should have said. But she’s kinda old, my mother old. And I wasn’t about to make a scene. Even though it was really my spot. I started yoga earlier than she did. I was out of the gym for a while the other week and when I came back there were new students. She was one of them. Ever since, she has claimed that spot “hers”.

3. PEOPLE WHO STEP ON MY MAT AND TREADMILL

My mat, gray with three stripes, is clearly on the floor in front of you douchebags. I use it for yoga. My face is on that mat every other day. Do you want me to step on your face?

As for the treadmill, I don’t mean when I’m running or when’s it on. I just mean when I’m actually on it and getting ready to use it, then other people step on it to cross from one treadmill to another. I’m very sensitive with my personal space and when I’m on that treadmill, no one else better step on it.

last one to leave the gym again today! :)

aangelcondensada — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:39:43 +0800

last one to leave the gym again today! :)

Sweat rings are <3

aangelcondensada — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:59:06 +0800

Sweat rings are <3

day 19/20

aangelcondensada — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:57:34 +0800

~~15 minutes high intensity interval training on treadmill~~

~~weights~~

~~1 hour hatha yoga~~

45 ~~30 minutes high intensity interval training on elliptical~~

~~3 sets, 100 reps body twist~~

30 ~~15minutes row~~

I tried to finish everything today, but I was just really really tired. Wednesdays are usually my rest days so going to the gym on a Wednesday, after working out 2 days in a row already, is very exhausting for me.

Yoga today felt more rewarding than ever before. I was so close (meaning I finally figured out what our instructor meant by “lock your shoulders” so I got the right form down, just the actual execution left lol) into doing the crane pose.

My next yoga class will still be next Wednesday so I really have to practice this one at home. As soon as I perfect this, my Tumblr readers will be the first to know :> Then my Facebook friends of course. I’m so excited!

I don’t know if it’s the top, or the jeans or the...

aangelcondensada — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:41:13 +0800

I don’t know if it’s the top, or the jeans ~~or the angle, or the lighting (more like the lack of it haha)~~ but I love the way I look in my outfit today. I’m so happy :3 Not going to post details about my weight loss yet. Finishing my 21-day workout regime first. Haven’t measured my waist and hips either. Thursday is the day. I can’t wait! Just no bloating please x__x

day 19

aangelcondensada — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:11:45 +0800

~~15 minutes high intensity interval training on treadmill~~

~~weights~~

30 minutes ~~15 minutes high intensity interval training on elliptical trainer~~

30 minutes row

3 sets, 100 reps body twist

Barely even finished half of my workout today, which only means one thing…

DEATH IN THE GYM TOMORROW.

I hate being forced to leave the gym earlier than I planned, ugh. I have a schedule to follow! Two more days until my 21-day workout regime is over. Two more days until my next mini-vacation city trip!

Oh god I just need to survive tomorrow and the day after O_O