Gym Session :: 09/22/2011

Hi Everyone! I know it's been awhile since my last post! :) But school is just really kicking me in the rear right now. hopefully you guys understand :) that and my pregnancy has been really making me super tired than usual.


So with that said, Today is my birthday (I'm 26! woot!) lol.. and yes I did spend my birthday morning at the gym. It was my first time back after my Doctor gave me the A-Okay to exercise. I of course wanted to take it kinda slow.. but i did however enjoy my workout.


here's what I did! (I didn't lift as heavy as i normally do)

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-  Barbell Squats

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- Leg Press

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- Seated Leg curls
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- Alternating DB bicep curls

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- Standing Hammer Curls

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before I started on the weights, I did walk on the treadmill for about 15 minutes to "warm-up".. I did have to take frequent breaks because, my doc told me not to get overheated and drink plenty of water - which I did..  so i'm proud of myself I went to the gym! :) I'm definitely going to be adding this to my daily routine. I have to add the gym in there :) I know it's only beneficial to me! 

Since I'm currently not working and Hubby is the only one working - we're really on a super tight budget, so we couldn't really afford to spend a lot of money; which i'm perfectly okay with. I really don't need any gifts because i've got everything I've ever wanted already! (an amazing husband, 2 adorable girls, a baby on the way, a house and supportive friends and family - what more could a girl ask for?)

so hope you all enjoy the rest of your week and weekend! :) I believe my in-laws are going to be treating me out to eating at an aweeesome restaurant called Gyu-Kaku for a late lunch for my birthday (have to pick up my oldest kiddo) 

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Random Blogging :: What I've been up to..

Hello All! I know it's been ages and ages since my last post - but from my previous post you'll know why i've been so extremely busy. I started school (I'm going to a school, a bridge program LVN - BSN) on August 29th and it's been really crazy! I knew it was quite an accelerated program, but I wasn't expecting it to be SO fast. we literally cover 5 chapters in one day and have a test every week in each of my classes. I have 3 and omg they are just so mentally draining. 


So the reason why I have not been able to blog is because of my school and also both my kiddies have started school as well! My oldest daughter is in Kindergarten and my youngest is in Preschool. so it's been a busy house and of course My husband has been working very hard :)


I'm very glad though that I did decide to go back to school - it's a small sacrifice for a lifetime of better for my family and myself. My expected graduation date would be June 2014, but considering I'm going to have my baby in March of 2012 - i might/might not take a little break (a month or even a few weeks) depending on how i'm doing in school and my recovery etc.


I have my upcoming prenatal appointment in about a week to see how baby is doing :) i know i'm only barely about to be 12 weeks, but i already have a small belly. but i'll show you guys when i'm about 15-16 weeks. 


I'm really hoping to have some more content on here soon - but i honestly don't know if i'll ever have time consistently lol. well after every semester i have a break so maybe then i'll be more active! but as for now i'll just post my random bloggings here and there and hope that you'll all still be interested to read them! :)


hope you all have a great weekend!

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Fitness & Pregnancy - Still Very possible!

Hi Everyone! TGIF! So it's official - I start school on Monday - i'm both excited and nervous because it's been like 6-7 years since i was in school (yes I went to nursing school for my LVN in 2003 literally right after high school). 


so anyway, i'm very much excited until my next prenatal appointment when my Doctor clears me to exercise! the reason why I was told i was not to exercise was because there is a high chance of miscarriage in the first trimester. the doctor said unless I had been doing my same exercise for 2 years then i needed to stop for now.


I had only been doing my exercise regimen for about a year with a few breaks here and there. I was really bummed because I did lose 21lbs and was still continuing to do so and building lean muscle (or what some people mistake for being "Toned"). I was really proud of my shoulders/arms - they were getting really lean.. lol and now with the first two months of pregnancy i'm SO bloated.. i've gained about 6 lbs (i think you're only supposed to gain like 4-5lbs the first trimester).. so right now i'm really just trying to maintain this weight and not gain anymore for the rest of my first trimester (only 3 more weeks) and so far i'm doing okay. 


I am not planning on losing weight at this time though as that is not good for the baby. the biggest misconception that a lot of people (myself included in previous pregnancies) is that when you are pregnant you must eat for two. but that is only a myth! you really only need to increase your caloric intake by about 300 or so calories.. 


Last pregnancy, those were my thoughts - i'll eat this and that because i need to eat for the baby.. it really hindered my weight loss after I had my daughter. so this pregnancy i'm going to be more active - it's my goal during this pregnancy to not be lazy, of course i'm going to listen to my body and slow down when i'm tired, etc. but im not going to have that be an excuse to be lazy. because that's just not me - that was probably the old me.. but fitness has really changed the way i look at a lot of things and i'm hoping those that follow my blog and youtube/twitter will be inspired to stay active and fit during pregnancy! (of course always consult with your medical doctor before beginning any exercise regimen) also if you plan on getting pregnant - i really recommend exercising before - so your body gets used to it! 


i know some of you may be thinking - what type of exercising i had in mind... well the same exercise routines i had been doing previously (yes lifting weights).. not going to do overly heavy or try to go for a new personal record or anything, but also going to incorporate a little bit more cardio and some yoga.


so hope you are all excited as much as i am on my fabulous fit pregnancy journey! :) and with that - i'll leave you with my favorite videos of pregnant women exercising! :)

 P.S. i am not affiliated with any of these people, nor am i a crossfitter, i just enjoyed these videos.

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A Pleasant Suprise

Hello All! I know it's been ages since i've posted anything. My computer has been wack the past few months so i can't really do much on it. I however have been a little bit more active on twitter since i can just tweet on my phone :)


But I know from my previous post I said I was going to announce something if I had time - obviously got so busy that I was not able to.. but since I can now... :)


If you follow me on twitter - it was announced the same day that i posted i had something "Big" to share with you all!


well for those of you that do not know, My Husband & I are expecting baby number 3! :) yes not, one.. two.. but number 3!! :)


we are so excited and feel so blessed! We were originally trying for our third baby the beginning of this year, but wasn't have much success doing so, so we though we would put it aside. but nonetheless we are very much excited and cannot wait to meet Baby Bean!


the reason I also have not been so active on my blog and youtube besides my computer issues - was work was extremely stressful.. and My husband and I have decided that it's time for me to quit wasting time and enroll in school as a full-time student for my bachelors in science nursing (for my R.N.) .. so I had been studying extremely hard for the past few weeks for my entrance exam for school (I passed!) so if everything (just finalizing everything) goes as planned - I will start school August 29, 2011! I have already spoke with my school advisor about my pregnancy and any effect it may have on school, but from the looks of it - i'll be just fine! I have a great support system and I'm ready to take the bull by the horns and get my education going! 


For those of you who do not know - I am currently and L.V.N. and was slowly taking pre-reqs online.. it was taking me forever as I was working full time and having two little ones - school was pushed to the side. so i'm really glad that i'm actually going forward and pursuing this! it's going to be tough - but then again i'm one tough cookie! It'll be sooo worth it in the end!


My doctor said at my first prenatal appointment (on 8/17/11) I was 8 weeks along and here is the picture of me finding out i was preggers & combined it with my first ultrasound pic of baby!

At this appointment I wanted to make sure I was clear and okay to work out still - but my doctor said it was best to wait until after the first trimester until i do any exercising due to the chances of miscarriage so early on. So I cannot wait until after my first trimester when i can go back to the gym! 

I'm hoping with this pregnancy - I can show all of you (pregnant or not) how it is possible (with the "Okay" of your healthcare provider) to stay active and exercise during pregnancy! i think it's extremely important to stay active during pregnancy! not only will it benefit you during the labor, but also will help you bounce back a LOT quicker afterwards! 

So I hope you all will join my pregnancy journey! :) 

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Gym Session :: 08/14/2011

Hi Everyone! I know it's been awhile since my last post - but life has decided to give me a curveball and i'm just trying to keep up! I do also have a reasoning for my absence on here as well as youtube/twitter.. but for those of you who follow me on twitter - i've dropped hints here and there and have also talked to people on twitter about it :) so yea.. but after today (if i'm able to) will post all about it! :) 

anywho - went to the gym on Sunday and i was so fatigued/dizzy had to not lift as heavy and go as hard as i normally did..

Hubby & I have been going to the Burbank 24hr fitness.. and really enjoying it!

Back:

- Bent Over Dumbbell Rows (one side at a time)

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- Cable Rows

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- High Hammer Rows (alternating)

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Chest:

- Bench Press (flat)

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- Incline Barbell Press

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- Pec Flys

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afterwards decided to do some really light cardio of fast paced inclined walking on the treadmill for 15 minutes and then another 10 minutes on the stationary bike..  let me tell you - i was really pooped lol.. gah! going to try to go again this afternoon :) enjoy the rest of your week everyone!

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Gym Session :: 07/30/2011

Hi Everyone! so if you have not noticed by now - my usual routine consist of 4 days.. and this is the start (Day 1 - Chest/Back)

We have been currently loving going to the new gym in burbank - it is SUPER awesome! 

Back:

- Bent Over Dumbbell Rows (one side at a time)

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- Cable Rows

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- High Hammer Rows (alternating)

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Chest:

- Bench Press (flat)

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- Incline Dumbbell Press

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- Pec Flys

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after the gym session - Hubby and I invited my brother and his GF Karen to come with us to the beach to go bike riding on the bike trail. let me tell you.. it was FUN! did about 8 miles on the bike having fun with the kiddies in tow..

after the fun at the beach, we all went home - cleaned up and then got ready for a night of bowling.. it was an awesome saturday! hope you all had an awesome weekend!

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Tip Tuesday :: Summer Sun

Hello Hello! Another Tip for Tip Tuesday!


It's summer alright! with the Sun beaming down on us at 90+ degree weather - totally loving it! so the tip for this summer - Sunscreen for skin, face and hair! use a heat protectant to your hair as well because your hair needs protection from sizzling in the sun! 


also keep yourself very hydrated! I know when your busy and on the go - it may be hard to find time to hydrate yourself - but keep a small water bottle in your purse or bag or at your desk at work and remember to drink, drink, drink! 


doing these steps will not only benefit you in the long run by protecting your skin from sun damage - but hydrating yourself is just an all over health benefit! 


Have an AWESOME tuesday!

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