Wednesday: Gym & Dentist Visit

Have you ever have that feeling like some forces of nature is doing everything it can to make you late for school or appointments?
I got up early today so I wont have to rush...even prepared stuff last night so I have less to think about....and yet we were still 5 mins late!!
What made us late??? Well, not 2 but 3 cars had to make a turn on a single lane street and so we had to wait for them to make their turns....then I got stuck behind a huge trailer truck which was going 20 on a 45 mph road.But that was ok coz we still have 2 mins...but then on the very last turn we had to make , light turned red so fast only 1 car was able to go!!! WTF!!!! ...grrrr...so instead of just pulling over at the curve at the school parking lot so teacher's could get the students....I had to find a parking spot , get Shinjo from the back seat , walk to the office , sign in coz now we were late , walk to the hall way , and avoid eye contact with the teacher coz we were , yes , LATE.
O.K. Goddess of Let's-Ruin-People's-Day , you win.

Now I'm 15 mins behind schedule so while driving to the gym I was trying to make mental math on how I'm gonna fit in my work out routine and still have enough time to pick up Shinjo ( 2 & 1/2 hours Kindergarten class).
So here is my work out log for today, Wednesday Sept. 30th.
Elliptical : Level 7-9 Incline-12 / 20 mins
Treadmill : Level 5 / 15 mins
Level 4.5-3.5 5 mins
Elliptical : Level 6 Incline -12 / 15 ins ( total of 55 mins cardio )

Weight Training:
Bicep Curls : 20lbs 12 reps/4Sets
Triceps Kickback : 15lbs 12 Reps/4 Sets On each arms
Cable Seated Low Row : 60lbs 15 reps/4 Sets

Floor Exercise: Check Workout images HERE

Push Ups: 10x
Reverse Crunch:40x
Pulse Up : 40x
Crunch Twist : 40x
Superman: 40x

All in all it was a great work out.I was excited to find out that I could still run 20 mins at level 5 :).
Breakfast was the same as yesterday.
After work out snack : Banana & Protein shake ( 1 scoop)
Lots of ice water.

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Me & Princess went to the dentist for routine cleaning.
I was still thinking of the cosmic force that's trying to make me late so I left early....too early...in fact I was an hour early ( ugh!)
I dunno anybody who's that excited to see their dentist.
Anyway...I think I like the calmness of being an hour early than being 5 mins late. Dentist says everythings good. I could hear Princess chatting with her hygenist on the other cube. Thank goodness they put a cover over those scary instruments.They look like murder weapons :).

I hope tomorrow, the Goddess of Lateness will find somebody else to annoy.

Work Out Log

I decided that it is more fun to log in my work out here instead of just scribbling it down to some boring notebook.Yesterday was not a good day to work out for several reasons.

•  I was stressed out about the flooding in my hometown and the condition of my parents. I am so glad that they are ok and I have never been so happy to hear their voices over the phone. They are unhurt, just thoroughly drenched and now they have to deal with clean up and putting their house & lives back together.
•  Kids weren't feeling well. Princess was complaining about her throat and she has two mollars popping out so she had to stay home.
• Husband was also exhausted from running around the other night trying to find phone cards for me so I could call my family.

So, today I went to the gym and felt really good about my work out. I even had extra time to shower in the gym ( first time) and it felt great driving away fresh & clean .

Breakfast : Cup of tea
1/2 cup oatmeal (cooked)
1 scoop protein powder ( mixed in with oatmeal)

Cardio:
Elliptical ~ level 6-8/ 20 mins
Stairmaster~ 68 steps/minute / 20 mins
Elliptical ~ Level 6 / 20 mins

Weight training :
Chest Fly : 15lbs each / 15 reps / 3 sets
Lat Pulldown : 60lbs / 10 reps/3 sets
Over Head Press : 15lbs each / 15 reps/3 sets

Floor Exercise: See images of routines Here
Push Ups: 10x
Reverse Crunch:40x
Pulse Up : 40x
Crunch Twist : 40x
Superman: 40x

Don't forget to stretch and breath!!!

After workout snack : Banana

Good start for the day !!!

 

 

 

Why The Long Absence?

Almost 8 months that I didn't touch my blog when I spent countless hours
tweeking html codes till I was happy with the layout and not to mention editing pics and researching topics to post..coz you know I don't like just yapping away without any interesting topic to write about. A lot of stuff happened and many are really worth posting..( ahh..it will be some great reading for me too )

I decided to take a break to find my balance. I needed to regroup and re-focus my mind . Re-set my priorities and set new goals. I felt like I was going into a very dull monotonous routines and it's not making me happy.

The top of my list are my children of course. They are my backbone. They've allways been my top priorities and I know they know that mommy will always have time for them no matter what.
Second is my husband...well..he's right there almost side-by-side with my kids on my prority list.

So what else....hhmmm...myself....yes myself..
I have been neglecting myself. My health , my weight , my hobbies ...just not interested in doing all that. I needed motivation..I needed extra push.

First , I joined a band. It's called The Modulators . It's more like a hobby band and we get to practice or jam once a week. We played a few gigs too. It was very exciting for me to find that I could still sing.
I'll post more details about "The Mods" later.

Second, I started going to the gym & eating healthy.
The wake-up moment for me was when I saw a picture of me in a very unflattering angle that made me realize..." do I really wanna look like that or should I do something about it"? My husband found a fitness trainer to give me advice and support and it made a lot of difference. Kristi is a proffesional body builder & fitness/health trainer and I was so amazed by her physique I wanted to be like her ( or close..just a tiny bit).
Now I am even more determined to loss weight and get in shape.

Everything that Kristi taught me and stuff that I read about weight loss totally changed my life. But don't get me wrong...It is freakin' hard!!
I changed my eating habbit , I gave up coffee ,diet coke or any sugary drinks, and I go to bed much early. The result of all of this changes is very positive for me and my family. I am more organized and relaxed, I feel so much better about myself. I got more time to get things done at home and and everyday I look forward to going to the gym and see if I could do cardio much lomger, do more sets or more sit ups. These are what I look forward to now everyday.
Did I lose weight? Of course I did :D I can now fit into my old jeans.
But I am not there yet. I have a few more pounds to lose before I could say " Yes , I Did  It!!"..

 
                 Before                                                            After

Note: Pics might not show significant change but do felt like my face has become smaller  two months since I started with the weightloss program. When I am truly skinny ( that would be a great xmas gift for myself) I will bravely post a whole body shot ...with clothes on of course.



So why go back to blogging? Because I always enjoy writing and reading other blogs. There's so much to learn & share. But now I have my balance so I know I'm not gonna sit in front of the computer for hours & hours and not accoplishing anything . I have my priorities and goals I have to meet but time is managed right there's  always  time to spare to blog away.

Tropical Storm Ketsana ( Ondoy) Hit Manila

I am posting this story so I will always remember what devastation this
storm brought to my country. Although I was glad my parents and family are all okay , I was very saddened that many weren't so lucky.
Our house was under water too and damaged all appliances and furnitures. There were no dry clothing left and matresses ,pillows & cushions had to be thrown away coz they were soaked in rain water.

Mother Nature is giving us signs. We need to wake up and start doing something for our environment , for our planet...or else it's just gonna get worst & worst & pretty soon we will be left with nothing.

NY Times Headline News:  Toll Expected to Rise in Philippine Flooding.

Picture Updates

Kids grow up so fast it's makes me head spin.
Shinjo is now in Kindergarten and Princess is in 3rd grade.
Soon I'm gonna be a grandma...hahaha!!

Seriously, the thoughts of my kids growing up , maturing , getting wiser
and becoming more pain in the butt are scary & and exciting at the same time.
Soon they wont even let me hug them any more . So whenever I get a chance , I give them a little squeeze and also take a snap shot of them whenever possible.

So here are some of photos of my precious kiddos.
Pics quality aren't so good but not too bad from a mobile camera.

Her usual goofiness.
With Old Friends Angelina & Tavia
Lovely Smile

He's Off To School
My Little Kindergartener
Love Each Other.That's What Mommy Always Say

I'm Back!!

Oh my golly...what happen to my blog!! It has been totally neglected!
How sad? After all the countless hours spent building the layout and other
stuff to put in this page and I just abandoned it.

Well, I feel the urge to write again so here I am but I don't think I'd spend as much time as I used to coz there's so much shit going on and I barely have time to sit infront of the computer and warm the seat up.

But hey, at least I'm present again and give life back to my good ol' blog.

I'm excited to be blogging again.