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Mrs. Coconut, Tallahassee Age and Occupation: 27, Soon-to-be Lawyer (once I pass the bar!) Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, phD Computer Science Engagement Date: March 2007 Wedding Date: November 2008 Blogging Since: May 20, 2008 Venue: 1930s Historic Building in Lakeland, FL About Me: I never thought about weddings until I got engaged. Now, I can't stop thinking about them! Planning the wedding has really opened the floodgates to my DIY side. If there's anything I can do to avoid hiring someone else, I will do it! Mr. Coconut is my financial advisor, he tries to keep me budget-conscious! We've tried to make wedding planning a team effort!
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Let’s Get Pumped!

September 5th, 2008 @ 8:34 am by Mrs. Coconut

 

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First off, I’d like to thank everyone for the amazing compliments on my fitness accomplishment! I actually went to my first fitting today, but didn’t take pictures because all they did was pin my beloved VW, and since I just showed you pictures of the dress last week, I thought you might get bored! However, I thought you might like a fitness/food update!

For the most part, my fitness/food regimen hasn’t changed much from the original plan. I have made a few important changes, but I’m still working out 4-5 days a week and eating pretty well. I want to stress that I generally don’t deprive myself of anything. I believe that I don’t crave unhealthy foods as much because I try to watch my sugar intake.

My workout schedule looks like this:

Monday - Spinning, then push-ups/ab work
Tuesday - Kickboxing with push-ups/leg work
Wednesday - Boot camp spinning that includes push-ups and weight work
Thursday - Kickboxing with push-ups/arm work
Friday - StairMaster with push-ups/ab work

Notice a trend? Yes, one of my dear friends blogged about the 100 push-up challenge, and although I didn’t follow that plan, I started doing 50 push-ups after my cardio workout. At the peak of studying for the bar exam, I was doing 40 regular push-ups and 10 knee push-ups. I’ve slacked a little since starting my new job, so I’m down to 15 regular and 35 knee push-ups, but it doesn’t take long to build back up. The results, in a word… AMAZING. I mean, you saw my arms. That only took three months of solid workouts and moderate portion control. Oh, and you know that flab of fat between your arm and chest that appears right at your armpit? Mine’s totally gone!

As for my food regimen, there is one thing I do that is probably difficult for most people to do, but I feel like it really speeds up my metabolism. I don’t drink anything except water, and one cup of green tea or black coffee (if I really need it) in the morning. No soda, no juice (except for the orange juice in my smoothie). Just water. Sometimes I really want a Coke Zero, especially when we go to the movies, but I haven’t wavered in about 2 months.

In the mornings, I’ve added a smoothie that I read about on the always fabulous Melissa Jill’s blog. I blend OJ, spinach and frozen fruit. It’s yummy and I’m not starving by lunch time! As for snacks, I’ve added organic Greek blueberry yogurt that has about 16 grams of protein, so it’s super filling. At dinner, I usually stay away from carbs and just eat a protein and tons of veggies. But, a word of caution: you NEED carbs to maintain a similar gym schedule to mine, so make sure to get plenty at breakfast and lunch. Carbs aren’t evil by any means. This is just what works for me. I also sleep better at night because I don’t feel as full.

Also, I hesitate to write this, because I don’t want to burst anyone’s latte bubble, but I drank one soy latte every day when I was studying for the bar.  After the exam, I stopped drinking them, and stopped drinking coffee altogether for three weeks until I started work, and the pounds just fell off. Maybe my metabolism just started to speed up after three solid months of working out, or maybe it was the lack of soy lattes. I’ll let you be the judge!

I hope this helps some of you out there! Please share your favorite workouts or power foods with me!

15 Responses to “Let’s Get Pumped!”

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Christine says:

I still have 8 mo. to go before my wedding, but I just started my fitness plan to tone up and lose some extra weight. I’m doing the same thing with eliminating ‘liquid calories’. I really enjoy an ice-cold (regular–not diet) pepsi. And I’ve cut that out and high calorie fruit juices. And I’m already noticing the change! I’ve lost 6 lbs, just doing that and excerising. I’m starting a ‘boot camp’ aerobics and a deep water aerobics this week too!
I’m going to add in the 50 push ups a day now too. Thanks!

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kenzie says:

Totally trying that smoothie.

I haven’t cut coffee with skim milk, but I’ve cut soda and juices and added more smoothies.

I’ll try spinach in my next smoothie (I’m excited! thanks for the tip) — they’re usually plain yogurt, protein powder and some fresh blueberries and whatever other fruit is in season.

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A says:

Along with sharing workouts and foods, Miss Coconut or anyone…what are some health related websites or blogs you visit?

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amanda j. says:

ah. i found out that the stuff you put in coffee can actually slow down your metabolism. i’ve been doing the pushup challenge (modified a bit, but i like the intervals) and i too have noticed a decrease in the under arm squish. i’ve only been doing it 1 month. i swear it works! congrats on your results!

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Shanna says:

@A: I think sparkpeople is a really great health related website and it is free.

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Linzerella says:

I’m so happy for you on your weight loss plan! But UGH - I’ve TOTALLY plateaued on my plan. I’ve been at the same weight for the last four weeks, and I’ve been following a similar diet plan - working out 5-6 days a week, eating no more than 1800 calories a day - making sure I have lots of protein and fibre to keep me full … and watching my carbs in the evening too. I’m soooo frustrated with only five weeks to go! :(

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Vic004 says:

Thank you for letting us readers know about how to get rid of the armpit flab!! That is one of my problem areas so thank you thank you. Also cutting out the latte’s really does help with weight loss as an ex- addicted drinker of all things from starbucks, I’ve also seen a difference. If I could just stop the coke zero cravings!!

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Melissa says:

Thanks for the bit on the underarm flab. I swear I’ve had it since I was like, 10, and if anything will motivate me to do push-ups, this will.

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Miss Pomegranate says:

Dude, I’m such a slacker on my push-ups - GREAT motivation Miss Coco!!

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cindy says:

wow thats awesome!!

how is “weight work” different from the other arm/leg/ab workouts that you do? don’t you use weights to work those body parts out?

11.
amy says:

way to go miss coconut!

and I second the props for sparkpeople.

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lazybride says:

power foods…i don’t know if this qualifies as one but i order boxes of CLIF (my fav is blueberry crisp) bars (as opposed to LUNA bars which are designed for women) at work and chow them down when i feel hungry (usually for breakfast or before spin class). but you definitely need to take it with some water…it makes you thirsty. i feel like it’s healthy and is handy.

also - when implementing a workout plan, i think everyone should have a “vice”. one can’t go on cutting EVERYTHING they like out of their diet all of a sudden. so i do treat myself to coffee every morning. allowing yourself to one treat will keep you in check. snacks i have are yogurts and fruits.

and working out - you have to keep at it, most likely you won’t see results right away…you’ll have to work at least 2-3 months before you SEE a change - everyone hang in there!!! and from what i’ve seen, hopping on an elliptical machine for 30 minutes doesn’t equate to what miss coconut is doing above. i think 30 minutes of elliptical is like…10 minutes of spin class.

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Mrs. Penguin says:

I cant stand these posts they make me so jealous and so proud of you!!! You look amazing and you have the discipline of a monk, Miss C! I’m definitely gonna try the spinach shake…anything that is the color green makes me feel really healthy :) Yeah, even mint chip ice cream, okay? Haha.

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That Perfect Something says:

Ok so I’m not engaged yet but will be by the end of the year (at least I hope so, lol). I signed up for a boot camp class one month ago thinking I better get on the ball to lose the extra 15 pounds I had gained in a little over a year and a half! Frankly, I was tired of huffing and puffing as I walked up stairs, and was desperate to get rid of my newly developed stomach pouch. Your progress is inspiring and it’s good to know that underarm fat can be defeated! I’m currently working out five - six days a week. I attend boot camp four days week. And, on the weekends I take tennis lessons. After one month I’ve seen significant improvements in my weight and strength. On Day 1, I could only do 9 knee push-ups and on Day 26, I did 30. I’ve also lost several inches from my waist and hips. And, I only have 10 more lbs to lose. YAY! I’m really excited about my progress I just need to work on my diet a little bit more.

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Miss Coconut says:

@Cindy: The days I do “weight” work, I’m doing serious amounts of weights, but the other days it’s mostly just using my body weight (i.e., push-up) or a 12 lb medicine ball.


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