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I am a graphic designer, blogger, amateur photographer, Zumba instructor and a Hello Kitty Junkie. My favorite color is pink and I collect Hello Kitty things. View all posts by hellokittyjunkie →

Tuesday Night’s Workout: Legs and Core

May 22, 2013fitness, food, workoutabs, calves, core, crunches, glutes, leg day, legs, lunges, meal, post workout, squatshellokittyjunkie

Last night was my Body Pump class! I am usually faithful to this class… But I ditched the class to go do some strength exercises solo.

My workout schedule for the evening:

5 min stairs warmup

4 sets 10 reps leg press (160-180 lbs)
4 sets 10 reps leg extensions (50-80 lbs)
4 sets 10 reps abductors (both) (70-85 lbs)

4 sets 25 reps barbell squats (40 lbs)
4 sets 20 reps dead lifts (40 lbs)
4 sets 15 reps lunges (ea leg, 40 lbs)
4 sets 40 reps calf raises (no weights)

4 sets 25 reps weighted ab crunches (both machines) (50-70 lbs)
4 sets 25 reps Hanging knee raises

It took me at least an hour and a half… The added weights definitely increase my heart beat. For my next leg day workout, I plan to go up in weight — maybe up to 50 lbs?

I am becoming more and more accustomed to taking selfies so I can note my progress… Why does it take so long!? *Must have patience* On another note, I am finally starting to be ok with my huge calves… Go figure!

After a workout like that, I was extremely happy to come home and have a home cooked meal by Richef! Yes, salmon, again! For real, I can eat salmon everyday! Especially the way Richef prepares it! He made it teriyaki style with some veggies and rice. I know, brown rice is healthier than white rice… I am having a difficult time even considering cutting it out because I grew up on white rice! I just try to make sure I do not over-eat.

Wednesday night is my Zumba class so I am excited to get my cardio on!

Is Ja Rule The Perfect Size?

Ja Rule (just out of prison?) and Noreaga — Photo taken 4 days ago… Looks like Ja Rule got HUGE when he was locked up… Is it too big tho?

Post Workout Meal: Salmon and Spinach Salad

May 21, 2013fooddinner, food, healthy, Jamba Juice, no carb, post workout, protein, Richef, salmon, spinach, Trainer J, vegetable, veggiehellokittyjunkie

Monday! I went to the gym and worked on my core and legs/glutes today. I was super hungry and Jamba Juice sounded awesome! I ordered an Aloha Pineapple for just $2.49 (sixteen size) with energy boost! When I was warming up — jump roping… And started working my abs (with weights), I started feeling a little nausea…

*Note to self — no smoothies while I’m jumping around. Maybe it’s just best for me to work out on an empty stomach… Or wait for 30 minutes or so…

My gym partner Trainer J also had an Aloha Pineapple and worked out immediately — lifting heavy weights — but he did not have the same symptoms as me. He even warned me to go easy on the bike… Smh. I need to pay attention to what he tells me.

But after workout is food time!! The best time!! Especially since Trainer J, or Richef when he is in the kitchen, cooked a perfect Salmon — seasoned with yummy spices (I do not know his secret recipes) over some baby spinach! Mmmm… High protein/~~no carb~~ (just remembered I ate a piece of Richef’s garlic bread)/leafy veggie = plenty of deliciousness! I don’t know what’s for dinner tomorrow night, but I am already looking forward to it!

Culver City Stairs with Jess

May 20, 2013fitness, workoutBaldwin Hills, Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, CA, California, Culver City, exercise, fitness, fitspiration, friends, hike, Jess, legs, Los Angeles, nature, outdoor, stairs, steps, workouthellokittyjunkie

I had an awesome workout session with my fitspirational friend, Jess, this past Saturday! We attacked the steps in Culver City — Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. We did not count the steps, nor did we time ourselves. But we got a nice little outdoor workout in and since we both go to the gym, doing some fitness activity was definitely a nice change in scenery.

I felt pretty lazy, but Jess pushed me and we hiked those stairs not once, not twice, but three times! It’s good to workout with someone who is going to challenge you. I believe when we come back, she may want to go up the stairs five times!

The best part about these steps? The beautiful view at the top (even with the smoggy L.A. air)…

My legs are sore, yet I still look forward to going back!

Wish List: Asics GEL-NOOSA TRI 8

May 20, 2013footwear, wish listAsics, colorful, design, GEL-NOOSA TRI 8, goal, must-have, rainbow, running, shoes, sneakers, wish listhellokittyjunkie

The Asics GEL-NOOSA TRI 8 are currently on my wish list! I have been wanting these since I started looking for some new shoes… About a few months ago. I told Banana (my sister) that it looks like a rainbow threw up — but THAT is the thing I love about this pair! They are so colorful! What a fun pair to add to my workout gear!

At $130, I decided this could be my gift when I reached a fitness goal. But what is my fitness goal? I did not actually set one specific goal, which is pretty bad. T___T However, I did decrease my body fat % so that is deserving, isn’t it?

I cannot stop thinking about these… Am I obsessed? Whenever I go to the gym, I can spot someone wearing them and I think, “Oh! There goes my shoes!”

I am even in love with the bottom soles…

Must-have item for me!

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