I need a reason: Cali's Log

[caligirl]

I need a reason: Cali's Log......

Another new logger.
ohhhhhhhhh man! The hurdles are getting taller and the hoops are getting smaller causing some major life changes. Very long story short: I'm an athlete that competes professionally, which has me living in two places on season and off. My husband is also an athlete, though his training can be done in more locations than mine. We also have kids. So, time has come where we need to be and stay in one place, this means an end to MY professional career. I'm cutting my season short which is okay, I have been at it a long time. Really it makes me very sad, but I'll get thru it.
No more 4 hour training days.... ?
My major hang- up is I am an athlete, I have a need to compete. I NEED something to focus on. The other sports I can compete in are not available where we will be living, SO starting a log, (and not knowing what my goals are is fine for me) is something to look forward to everyday, a reason., ya know? I'm having a bit of an identity crisis, but I'll get thru it, and I'll find something maybe poker! NOT!
I have entertained the thought of figure, but I'm tall, 5'10" most are short right? I have an excellent base, just need to shed some fat and add some size to my left leg, and learn about the contests and how they are done/judged and when, where and which ones. But, like I said I'm tall and don't know if it's a thing for tall girls.
Another thing....... I have no or very little gym access right now, mostly because I HATE the gym where I am at, and I train mostly on season in the sand. At the end of this month when we move into our new house, there will be a GREAT gym nearby. For now my goal will be to lose some body fat and to keep my training somewhat up, but for who knows why... argh & sigh...

stats:
5'10
145
17% bf caliper

I'll post pics soon

My major concern is keeping active, I don't want to become depressed. So I will log 3 days per week of my training and figure out my real goals later.

 

[Aries13]

And she's off.....

 

[Roonytunes]

I look forward to your log, CG! You always have great recipe and workout tips....the best of luck to you with this change

 

[nokaoibeachgirl]

What sport did you compete in? I feel you on the drive to compete...Ever since I stopped playing competitive sports I have felt like there is a little something missing. now that I think of it, that is a void that I think I am going to need to fill. No fitness or figure competitions for this lady however, I know too many women who have competed and regret it, because of what it has done to their metabolisms (I am not saying all people who compete regret it or have wrecked their bodies, I am only speaking from my own personal direct contact with competitors). I also couldn't emotionally deal with bulking up.

 

[caligirl]

I look forward to your log, CG! You always have great recipe and workout tips....the best of luck to you with this change

Hi Rooney! Thanks for the wishes, a little luck is what I need! Just a tiny bit.

Aries, yes I'm off, I just don't know where I'm headed

 

[que_66]

Welcome to logging!

What you wear, what you drive, where you live or what you DO don't define you a person nor does it validate your existance. You're a person, a wife, mother, friend. How you love yourself and others tells the whole world just who you really are.

You are a beautiful creation.
You are worth the effort.
You are worthy of being loved.
You are NOT alone.



**Que hops off soap box, puts microphone down and heads to the gym **

 

[iceprincess]

Yea CG!! I look forward to your log!!

 

[treilin]

Welcome to the club girl!!! I think we are all figuring out our own selves with each passing day. You not only can grow on your own but support each other in each of our individual goals, lack of goals, or trying to figure out what to do....
At any point don't think you are alone!! Welcome

 

[caligirl]

Thanks everybody for your great kind words! I was away at an event so I had lots of exercise time over the past couple days, and more tomorrow.
I have gotten over the initial shock and have put the "oh woe is me" on the shelf, on to bigger better things!
I will post some pics next week and start on my diet. I figure if I lose about 2-3 % in bf it would be good, I hold fat in my back and would love to see it gone! I lothe cardio, so I will have to figure something out, maybe circuits, sprints and diet... watcha all think? I eat a ton of food, I'd estimate 3000 cals a day sometimes more. I'm still training (though less), sport specific drills, etc. for now, but come next month I will switch up my program. I wont be using any weights heavier than 30lb dumbells.
I will use a stability ball, stairs, boxes, bands and bodyweight. Should be kinda fun to see how much of a change I can make without the use of big weights like I am used to. I really would like to put some size on my legs, I have bird legs, very powerful, but skinny and a jumpers butt, maybe TUT will help with the legs?

 

[mermaid]

I am so glad you are logging. It will help you get through this transition period. Good luck - and keep sharing those recipes!

 

[caligirl]

I am so glad you are logging. It will help you get through this transition period. Good luck - and keep sharing those recipes!

oh yes!!! I LOVE to eat, cook and create so I will post recipes of things out of the ordinary for sure! mmmmmmmmmmm food!!!!!!!!!
I'm hoping logging will keep me focused on figuring out my focus!! LOL

 

[caligirl]

And she's off.....

You must spread some Karma around before giving it to Aries13 again.

 

[caligirl]

I am so glad you are logging. It will help you get through this transition period. Good luck - and keep sharing those recipes!

You must spread some Karma around before giving it to mermaid again.

 

[caligirl]

6 hours of blazing sun today! yeeeehhawwww! played in a great "for fun" (yeah right)
event. I'm already sore, but no rest yet, back to sport specific trainning at 730am tomorrow. Happy Sunday!

 

[treilin]

6 hours of blazing sun today! yeeeehhawwww! played in a great "for fun" (yeah right)
event. I'm already sore, but no rest yet, back to sport specific trainning at 730am tomorrow. Happy Sunday!

What's the temp like there??? I wanna play in the sun!

 

[caligirl]

What's the temp like there??? I wanna play in the sun!

MOOOOooooooooooooooorning!
Hi Triel! 72 yesterday with (about) 15mph wind. Cloudy in the morning but cleared about 10am. I sound like a weather woman, "now back to you, Bob". It was fun, but I'm really burnt and sore, too many consecutive days playing. I may have take this morning off. I feel like putzing around home and drinking coffee

!!!!!!!

 

[caligirl]

My soreness has subsided and we (my son and I) are off for a power walk. Going to roll with the BoB Jogger for about an hour an a half, beautiful morning! Switched up our training time to this eveining to accommodate another girls schedule, which is a really nice change.
So walking this morning for 1.5 and SS training tonight for 2.5.. keepin' on, keepin' on!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Cali - I started to read your log yesterday and only got to the point where you're slowing your career down but need to compete.....I'm going to get to the rest of it......just stoppin' in to say hello and welcome to logging!!!!

 

[caligirl]

Cali - I started to read your log yesterday and only got to the point where you're slowing your career down but need to compete.....I'm going to get to the rest of it......just stoppin' in to say hello and welcome to logging!!!!

Yup SC, winding down my VB career, my last two events are this month, then I'm done. Back to Personal Training as income (could be worse, I'm thankful I love it), but I'll be working at it year round now. Then our big move to our new house in a new place.

So yesterday:

8:30 am
1 hr & 45 min walk, i guesstimate we walked about 6 miles super speedy pace.


6pm- 8pm

games and drills at the beach.

 

[caligirl]

Missed a couple days due to family and training, sometimes I get soooooo busy and so tired I go to sleep all sandy! Good thing my husband doesn't mind sand in the bed.

May 11,
8:30 am -10:45 ss drills:
sprints and saq drills

may 12

1030 am-1pm games

I was really tired, so in bed and asleep at 6:30 pm, it was still light out.

Today I took off, and tomorrow I have a special event to play in, should be fun!

 

[caligirl]

so today I'm super sore again, but had a weird day yesterday. My partner was totally on the bitch warpath and started a fight with an opposing team. made for a weird Mothers day "fun" event. NOT That was the last straw between us. I had to cut her loose. No big deal, head case I dont need. So, after eating lots of junk yesterday I'm on a Miso cleanse today. 8 oz. of Miso every hour-hr1/2 and an additional galon of water, I already feel so much better!! It works for me. I usually do this every 4 months or so. No training today, just rest. Training tomorrow.

 

[caligirl]

Ended up doing the Miso for two days and wow I really feel so much better... energy, clear headed and feeling great!
training this morning:

warm up on stairs in front of my house for 15 minutes and 4 sets of Pilates "hundreds":
legs and abs today

superset 1: 4 sets of 20 each
Sumo Ball squats
mountain climbers
Thera band kick backs

superset 2: 4 / 20
hamstring curls w/swiss ball
20lb medicine ball deep squats with overhead throw and pike
swiss ball crunches alternate w/ pullovers w/10lbs, 10 each total of 80

superset 3: 4/20

alternating lunges w/hop
Pilates standing leg circles 4/5 reps of whole series
Pilates double leg stretch 5/ 6 reps

 

[ck2006]

Ended up doing the Miso for two days and wow I really feel so much better... energy, clear headed and feeling great!
training this morning:

warm up on stairs in front of my house for 15 minutes and 4 sets of Pilates "hundreds":
legs and abs today

superset 1: 4 sets of 20 each
Sumo Ball squats
mountain climbers
Thera band kick backs

superset 2: 4 / 20
hamstring curls w/swiss ball
20lb medicine ball deep squats with overhead throw and pike
swiss ball crunches alternate w/ pullovers w/10lbs, 10 each total of 80

superset 3: 4/20

alternating lunges w/hop
Pilates standing leg circles 4/5 reps of whole series
Pilates double leg stretch 5/ 6 reps

Holy leg workout, YOU GO GIRL!

 

[caligirl]

Sport spefic drills early this morning. 7am-8am
(Mt Climbers make my abs sore, argh!)

I am slowly letting go of playing and I actually feel really good about it. On to bigger better things. I have been very fortunate to have done what I did for so long, lots of travel, cool people, and great memories! I think I'm going to get into Mountain Biking again, it will help with the (strong but) skinny legs. I want to post pics but my camera sucks! I need to work on them legs!

 

[mermaid]

Hey Cali.

The miso cleanse - do you use the dehydrated miso soup from Asian grocery? And just a couple day detox?

 

[caligirl]

Miyako organic white Miso paste. It's in the refer section at whole foods (in a tub like cottage cheese or sour cream).
I usually only go one whole day 24 hrs, because I'll get weak. This time I went two because I felt like I could, and needed to go another. I personally would never go longer than two, but I do know people who go three days.
It makes me feel so much better! A good multi, and xtra B complex is good to take with it.

 

[ck2006]

Sport spefic drills early this morning. 7am-8am
(Mt Climbers make my abs sore, argh!)

I am slowly letting go of playing and I actually feel really good about it. On to bigger better things. I have been very fortunate to have done what I did for so long, lots of travel, cool people, and great memories! I think I'm going to get into Mountain Biking again, it will help with the (strong but) skinny legs. I want to post pics but my camera sucks! I need to work on them legs!

post them! I love mountain biking!

 

[scorpiogirl]

UUHHHHHHHHHH!!! You have WAY too much energy!!! lol

Can't wait to see your pics!

 

[caligirl]

compulsive obsessive, ADHD is me! athough these days I think I'm developing oldtimers disease... my memory is shot! hehe, pics coming soon.

 

[caligirl]

yay pictuers!!! I finally figured outhow to post them, boy it's hard taking pics of yourself.
Moving day today! Got a great workout moving boxes. arghhhhhhhh, tired. Now the real challenge begins, I have to find a new gym in my new town and stick to a program. This will be the first time I have trained to keep in shape. So my goal: I would like to add size to my legs and shed some fat maybe add some more shoulders? They are a bit broken down from playing so much. From looking at these photos, I could use some new boobs too and PRONTO!!!!

I will not have internet access for two weeeks, major bummage. So check before pics posted below, and I will keep a log to later put here. Wish me luck! Here are some photos from last week. Hope this works. pics bird legs back and booty where did my boobs go? tried for the full front another front

today's stats:
5'10"
146
bf 18% caliper


BTW, as soon as I can get this baby off my boobs I can diet for real!

 

[ck2006]

looking great! That sucks about the internet!

 

[caligirl]

looking great! That sucks about the internet!

Thanks CK! Yeah, I can't get a cable guy for 2 weeks, then it's not clear wether cable will work or not at our place... no DSL appointments for 3 weeks. We are moving to the sticks. I guess I will have to drive around and find some wireless!!!

 

[ck2006]

BTW, as soon as I can get this baby off my boobs I can diet for real!


ummmm, where's the fat girl, I can't see any! How old is your baby? your looking extremely great for having a young one, I am even more impressed. I can't use "I just had a baby excuse anymore, my youngest is two!"

 

[scorpiogirl]

Nice pics, Cali! You got some guns, don't cha? I can see the abs wanting to pop too!!!

 

[caligirl]

BTW, as soon as I can get this baby off my boobs I can diet for real!


ummmm, where's the fat girl, I can't see any! How old is your baby? your looking extremely great for having a young one, I am even more impressed. I can't use "I just had a baby excuse anymore, my youngest is two!"

Thanks for the nice words! But it's there, I can see it! low belly and back.
My youngest is 2 too! but just won't wean. I have tried everything but cold turkey. He is holding on like the dickens. Drives me CRAZY!!!! So I figure he needs it. Kind of embarrassing when a two year old that looks 3 1/2 is pulling on your shirt pawing at your boobs. I'm a cow, a food source...

 

[caligirl]

Nice pics, Cali! You got some guns, don't cha? I can see the abs wanting to pop too!!!

Thanks sg! slinging around kids will add some muscle. You have one or two yourself right? Girl/Boy? (s)
Abs? You can????!!! yay! my abs have been my sticking point over the years, only when I'm down to 16 or lower they come out. My legs need some serious work. Countless knee surgeries have taken their toll. They are very strong, just real birdlike, and scarred up.

 

[ck2006]

Thanks for the nice words! But it's there, I can see it! low belly and back.
My youngest is 2 too! but just won't wean. I have tried everything but cold turkey. He is holding on like the dickens. Drives me CRAZY!!!! So I figure he needs it. Kind of embarrassing when a two year old that looks 3 1/2 is pulling on your shirt pawing at your boobs. I'm a cow, a food source...

MOOOOO, just joking! 2 wow! For my kids I just said thats it, mommy is done, gave them a cup and they tried for a bit but got used to the fact that the store was closed. hee hee.

mine is that too, lower back, belly and inner thighs, arrrrr. but your looking hot, my husband called me a MILF and I had no clue what that meant, half the time I see all the abbreviations on this website and I still don't know!

 

[caligirl]

MOOOOO, just joking! 2 wow! For my kids I just said thats it, mommy is done, gave them a cup and they tried for a bit but got used to the fact that the store was closed. hee hee.

mine is that too, lower back, belly and inner thighs, arrrrr. but your looking hot, my husband called me a MILF and I had no clue what that meant, half the time I see all the abbreviations on this website and I still don't know!

I wish my hubby would call me a MILF, lucky!!!!
You are stronger than me, for sure. Can you sub for me for a couple days? please? Mine does this ear peircing scream and then forces his way under my shirt. he does the cup great w/juice and will drink soymilk, but when he's tierd it's the boobs. MOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I have neanderthal nipples! j/k

Go team BB Fat! (back and belly)

 

[ck2006]

I wish my hubby would call me a MILF, lucky!!!!
You are stronger than me, for sure. Can you sub for me for a couple days? please? Mine does this ear peircing scream and then forces his way under my shirt. he does the cup great w/juice and will drink soymilk, but when he's tierd it's the boobs. MOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I have neanderthal nipples! j/k

Go team BB Fat! (back and belly)

How many kids do you have? I have four, so I got some good love handle and abbach LOL I have done my time in that area, loved it but I am soooo glad that phase is done.


Have you tried just giving him a cup when he goes for your shirt, I know it will be hard at first, but at the most it should only take 3 days if you stick with it. Ps.... this coming from a women who posted a thread "please help me put my girls to bed" hee hee

 

[caligirl]

How many kids do you have? I have four, so I got some good love handle and abbach LOL I have done my time in that area, loved it but I am soooo glad that phase is done.


Have you tried just giving him a cup when he goes for your shirt, I know it will be hard at first, but at the most it should only take 3 days if you stick with it. Ps.... this coming from a women who posted a thread "please help me put my girls to bed" hee hee

Four WOW!! You have paid your dues! I only have two. I need to stick with the cup and not cave in to the crying, he also sleeps with me and uses me as a pacifier at night, that has to stop too. 3 days, I'll try it after we settle in from our move. I feel confident about your weaning advice, bed time... well..... he he he j/k

 

[ck2006]

Four WOW!! You have paid your dues! I only have two. I need to stick with the cup and not cave in to the crying, he also sleeps with me and uses me as a pacifier at night, that has to stop too. 3 days, I'll try it after we settle in from our move. I feel confident about your weaning advice, bed time... well..... he he he j/k

Yup we just moved. Our four year old slept in our room till she was two, and now our two year old went from in a crib in our room, to now the new house, sharing a bedroom with her sister in a big bed, hence the reason for the post I did. But I listened to the girls advice on the thread and it worked.

Now my two year old still has the sucky but the sucky fairy is coming soon! arrr so I know what you mean! Isn't this fun!

 

[caligirl]

Yup we just moved. Our four year old slept in our room till she was two, and now our two year old went from in a crib in our room, to now the new house, sharing a bedroom with her sister in a big bed, hence the reason for the post I did. But I listened to the girls advice on the thread and it worked.

Now my two year old still has the sucky but the sucky fairy is coming soon! arrr so I know what you mean! Isn't this fun!

precious! I love it! the sucky fairy! my older one had the binky till he was 3.5.. I'm weak!

 

[Gymgurl]

Have a great weekend Cali

 

[scorpiogirl]

Thanks sg! slinging around kids will add some muscle. You have one or two yourself right? Girl/Boy? (s)
Abs? You can????!!! yay! my abs have been my sticking point over the years, only when I'm down to 16 or lower they come out. My legs need some serious work. Countless knee surgeries have taken their toll. They are very strong, just real birdlike, and scarred up.

Have an 18 yo daugher who is out of the house, so it's just me now - can't say I don't LOVE it! I started early (17) so now I still have some play time left.

Eh, the legs will get there. Don't overdo the knees!

 

[caligirl]

yay! I got temporary internet!! slow as a snail, but it works!

 

[jenscats5]

yay! I got temporary internet!! slow as a snail, but it works!

Whoo Hoo!!

 

[ck2006]

so tonight is the first night without a sucky, the sucky fairy came and all I can say is AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[caligirl]

Hi everybody!
yay, I can post! Internet has been so weird, I could read, but when I tried to post it would disconnect (dial up). Actually it still does, but it stays on longer now since we switched hotels. 2 months in a hotel has been a challenge, (our house is not ready), but it's okay. No gym, 1 car, we are in bumfuched egypt nowhere land....The gym we were supposed to have here closed...huh? wha???? open 5 months then went bankrupt! we got here just in time to see the gym close. We may end up moving again.
So, I have kept a log this whole time and have new stats and a new goal. A real soild goal! yippie! I have lost fat, and lost muscle, but it's okay, I'm gonna get it back, (the muscle). I'll ditch this vent log and start fresh and hope my internet lasts awhile this time.
hope you all are well!

ck2006, horray for the suckie fairy!