91 Day "bodyrock.tv" challenge

Mock Curry Egg Roti

2012-01-18T19:56:00.000-05:00

COOK (Roast or Pan Fry)

Homemade Gnocchi

2012-01-17T00:34:00.000-05:00

New Blog

2012-01-09T15:49:00.000-05:00

I know I have been MIA. I have been focusing my efforts on my new blog.

In my new Blog you will find:
My charity photos with workouts
PLUS I have started a new thing: Challenge and Dare videos (I welcome any dares or challenges you may have for me)
I will be posting recipes
AND DIY projects.

Check out my youtube channel:

or you can check out my new blog at www.tenillestartsfresh.com.

I have not given up

2011-11-17T23:06:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that I have not failed my challenge; I posted today's photo. I am sorry I have not been posting here, I know it doesn't help to just post to facebook, but the truth is I have been redesigning and recreating a word press blog (easier navigation for everyone) I will update you when it is ready to go.

I will tell you, I am feeling great with my success. I have lost 8 lbs and gained muscle definition. Not eating meat has also been a life changing experience. To be honest, I never thought I was going to be able to do it because I love meat so much but my digestion has improved and my breath! ahahahah.

I will be in touch shortly. Keep posting your progress; I love reading your comments!!

2nd Cheat Day

2011-09-17T21:41:00.000-04:00

My favourite thing - perfect cheat!

Day 11

2011-09-16T22:36:00.000-04:00

Walked to and from gym (2k)
Calve Raises
Inner thighs
outer thighs
Kettle Bell 15 min
Cat Vomit Abs 8 min
Superman lifts
Lateral raises 5lb x 15 x 3
Forward Arm Raise 8lbs x 15 x 3
Superman plank 30 sec x 3
Sideways plank (each side) 30 sec x 3
Chin up machine only using 50 lbs of my weight 10, 8, 7
Tricep Dips

Day 10

2011-09-15T18:15:00.001-04:00

This workout is made up of 4 exercises – One Leg Jump Touch Down (10 reps on each leg), One Arm Push Ups (5 reps on each arm), Mountain Climber Kick Ups ( 20 reps total), Maltese Sit Ups ( 20 reps total).

Repeat this sequence 4 times and keep track of your time. Try to keep moving through the workout without taking any breaks.

Couldn't leave apt to get newspaper. So I hope my screenshot counts :)

Check out video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKbiaA9rhaU&feature=player_embedded#!

New Diet

2011-09-15T13:38:00.000-04:00

After some research, I discovered that I need to modify my diet weekly according to my weight. I used a weight-loss calculator to calculate my calorie needs to reach my weight-loss goal of 20 lbs in 3 months.

Week 1: 1411 Cal / day
Week 2: 1397 Cal / day
Week 3: 1387 Cal / day
Week 4: 1378 Cal / day
Week 5: 1368 Cal / day
Week 6: 1358 Cal / day
Week 7: 1348 Cal / day
Week 8: 1339 Cal / day
Week 9: 1329 Cal / day
Week 10: 1319 Cal / day
Week 11: 1310 Cal / day
Week 12: 1300 Cal / day

Meal 1 (Breakfast) (245 cal)

1/2 cup Oatmeal

1/4 cup of Soy Milk

1 hard boiled egg

Meal 2 (Snack) (202 cal)

1 serving Whey Protein

1 cup frozen strawberries

Meal 3 (Lunch) (384 cal)

5 oz Top Sirloin

.5 tbsp of Marg

1 cup Broccoli

Meal 4 (Snack) (140 cal)

2 Hard boiled eggs

Meal 5 (Dinner) (440 cal)

5.5 oz Top Sirloin

.5 tbsp of Marg

1 cup Broccoli

Total Calories: 1411 Calories , 74g Carbs, 56g Fat, 161g Protein

Day 9

2011-09-14T23:30:00.000-04:00

Today I did one of the older body-rock exercises because I don't have the equipment that she uses (eventually I will get some)

A sweat was definitely broken :)

The workout:

8 rounds of each of the following :

6 Pike Presses, 10 Triceps Leg Lifts, 10 Superman Lifts, Roll Over, 20 Toe Touches, 10 Leg Lifts and 60 jump ropes

New lifestyle = New hair do

2011-09-14T22:08:00.000-04:00

I have recently started a new life, and I mean that literally. I sold all my possessions, quit my job and attempted to move to BC. Well folks, I am back in Toronto; I didn't last, plus my ex flew to BC to "come and get me" and we are currently rebuilding our relationship. I really care about him, and appreciate the effort he took. Starting a new life is not rosy, quite stressful in-fact. I am currently living out of 2 suitcases (which is all I own) at my friends house. I am working hard at finding freelance work in the video world, and basically re-building my life from the ground up. I found an apartment and I will be moving in on the 1st of October - super stoked. However, I only have a mattress; it will be pretty empty. It will be a fun project to decorate my place slowly with new things - I will be sure to post pics! With that being said, I decided to get a new look for my new life. I went blonde today - check it out and let me know what you think!

BEFORE

AFTER

Day 8

2011-09-13T23:46:00.001-04:00

Ran 4.5km to tonight :)

Dream body

2011-09-13T02:29:00.002-04:00

I photoshopped this picture for inspiration :)

Day 7

2011-09-12T13:49:00.002-04:00

I was about to take a day off today, because I still don't have my nike frees but I revoked my day off. I even did my exercise on the roof (true bodyrock form) - check out my hands from the tar.

SANDBAG SQUAT & BACKWARD LUNGEI did this w/o a sandbag30 reps
TRIPLE KNEE TUCK/ONE LEG PUSH UP COMBO30 reps
SANDBAG COMBO - FULL BODY EXERCISEI DID THIS W/O A SANDBAG30 reps
FORWARD & BACKWARD LUNGE WITH SANDBAGI DID THIS W/O A SANDBAG30 reps
SEATED PULL UPSI did this btwn my counters30 reps
SANDBAG SQUATI DID THIS W/O A SANDBAG30 reps
PLANK SIDE JUMPS30 reps
LIFT SPLITI put my hands on floor and jump legs into air30 reps
PENDULUM30 reps
ONE ARM PRESS UPI used two arms15 reps on each arm
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER30 reps
NINJA JUMP TUCK5 reps

Day 6 - How to run properly

2011-09-11T01:05:00.000-04:00

Today was my rest day. But I thought I would post a video that will help those of you that run.

First Cheat Day

2011-09-10T01:00:00.000-04:00

Today was my first cheat day. I didn't take full advantage of it - but I plan to post yummy cheat day recipes in the next weeks!! The best thing I had today was a cadbury's chocolate bar and street meat after a night on the town.

Day 5

2011-09-10T00:57:00.001-04:00

Home workout w/zuzanna + left my nike free's Adam's car = barefoot training

25 reps x 3 sets of each

- Jump Squats
- Sit Ups
- Push Ups
- Reptile (Plank Knee to Elbow)
- Side V – Crunch
- Jump Forward and Two Jumps Back
- Reversed Plank Knee Tucks

Took a walk to shoppers to take my newspaper pic, people were staring ;)

Day 4

2011-09-09T00:13:00.000-04:00

5 min punching bag
5 min balance on half ball
20 min kettle bells
2 km run

Day 3

2011-09-08T00:11:00.000-04:00

Ran to and from gym (2.2km) plus:
20lb weight swings 15 per side x 3
20lb tricep curls per side: 15, 11, 10
20lb lower raises 16, 13, 13
Squats 20 x 20 reps x 3sets
Lateral raises 15 reps x 5 lb x 3 sets
Medicine ball superman 60 sec x 3
Kettle bell swings 12kg x 15 repsx 4 sets
Mountain climbers on ball 30 x 3
V crunch with 10lb x 10 x 3
Leg extension 50lb x 15 x 3

Day 2

2011-09-07T00:09:00.000-04:00

Run (4k) (no Zuzanna today) - snuck into shoppers to take a picture.

Day 1

2011-09-06T00:06:00.000-04:00

Ran to gym and then did Zuzanna exercises at the gym. Boo ya!

Diet Basics

2011-09-05T23:59:00.000-04:00

Following the rules from the "4-Hour Body" by Tim Ferris I will be exploring with different versions each week, as I am trying to make it budget friendly.

1. Avoid carbs, dairy & fruit; 2. Eat same few meals over again; 3. Don’t drink calories; 4. Have 1 cheat day/week.

Meal 1: 3 Eggs & vegetable omelette

Meal 2: Protein (either chicken, beef or pork), vegetables and lentils

Meal 3: 3 Eggs & vegetable omelette

Meal 4: Protein (either chicken, beef or pork), vegetables and lentils

Day One Photos

2011-09-05T23:52:00.001-04:00

First things first, my "Day One" stats:

Weight:

Current: 152 Lbs Goal: 130 Lbs

Body Fat%

Current: 29.8% Goal: 15%

Lbs of Body Fat:

Current: 45. 30 Lbs Goal: 19.5 Lbs

Lean Body Weight:
Current: 106.7 Lbs Goal: 110.5 Lbs

Tape Measurements

Waist: 29"

Neck: 13"

Hips: 38"

Thighs (L): 21"

Calf (L): 14.5"

Arm (L): 12"

Chest: 38"

THE CHALLENGE

2011-09-05T22:40:00.001-04:00

Ever since I can remember, I have been going on diets and fitness plans saying to myself:

“I am really going to do it this time, I know I said that last time, BUT THIS time I am REALLY going to do it”

And guess what…here I am again saying the same thing. Tim Ferris (The 4-hour Body) says the best way to achieve challenges are by doing the following:

1. Make it conscious; 2. Make it a game; 3. Make it competitive; 4. Make it small and temporary

In order to make it conscious, I will blog; make it a game by posting photos with the daily newspaper; make it competitive with my readers; make it small by giving myself 91 days.

1. 5 WORKOUTS MINIMUM PER WEEK (must post a photo of myself with a newspaper)

2. MONDAY PHOTO/ WEIGHT CHECK IN

3. JOIN ME!

Pre-Challenge

2011-09-04T10:28:00.000-04:00

3 years ago I weighed 160 Lbs; I challenged myself to "P90x" and a high protein, very low carb diet; I lost 10 pounds.

Me @ 160lbs

Summer came around and it was time for my next challenge: "Turbo Jam"; this time I ate "clean" ; I was able to get down to 143 lbs. However, I plateaued because I was not doing incorporating muscle workouts.

I am now 152 lbs. It is that time again to fix this.

My new challenge is "Bodyrock"! The desired results are to get toned, and gain more muscle definition. I will also follow a new diet, the "4 hour body" diet.

I discovered "Bodyrock" on youtube. Zuzana is extremely toned and has a wide variety of very intense workouts. I noticed that she does not have any "Before and After" photos; I thought those of you that want to get fit, can watch/join in with my progress, to see if her routines really work.

Click here to view the CHALLENGE