Road 2 Team U 2011: Supplement Stack
Alright folks: got a few people who’ve seen my last post wondering what exactly is the supplements that I’m taking. So this is a quick blip about my supplement stack for the road to team u 2011:
- DotFit Active MV
- DotFit Superior AntiOxidant
- DotFit SuperOmega 3
- DotFit Amino Acid Boost XXL
- BlueBonnet Alpha Lipoic Acid (antioxidant)
- Solger’s NAC (antioxidant)
Got a few FB messages asking why so many pills. Well as many of you know I was diagnosed with Lupus and I am not on any medication for it because I prefer a more holistic way of controlling it. So any way that I can bolster my immune system, reduce inflammation and cortisol, and keep my eating as clean as possible, I will. The series of supplements listed above are just to ensure that I am at optimal peak each and every day while remaining a busy lady training others, gearing up for appearances and finishing some other projects all at once.
Of course, if I didn’t tax myself in this manner I would reduce the amount of pills to take by all means but right now I feel great and my last flare-up was when I didn’t supplement while on vacation. Training intensely and working 14 hour days is tough so if I must choose a supplement over deterioration or prescription immune system-preforating meds, then I will.
Thanks everyone for their concern and stay tuned to Sunday’s Vlog for more updates! If you’re interested in learning more about DotFit, check it out the details right here.
Week 1 Recap to the Road to Team Universe 2011
So I managed to get in 4 workouts this week: exactly 1 lower body, 1 upper body and 2 cardio days. I have discovered the amazing results of sprinting on my body. It is absolutely rough on me but the next day I see the body getting a bit tighter. Yay!
I have ordered every supplemental need that I could imagine and this year I am rocking out with DotFit’s Amino Acid Boost XXL, DotFit’s Superior Antioxidant, DotFit’s Super Omega, and their Active MV. I also picked up BlueBonnet’s ALA 300 MG, and Solgar’s NAC 600 MG.
Since I love the flavor of AA Boost XXL in Fruit Punch, I pour 6 scoops into a gallon of water to hydrate myself through out the day. I take additional BCAA’s from my Beverly International stash from months ago after my workouts. Everyone at work calls me “the pill lady” but honestly I don’t mind especially when folks can’t believe my age when I tell them.
My new juicer comes in this week and I can’t wait to share my concoctions with you as you witness the progress. Super-excited for all that’s in store for me in 2011. Next week, I share with you my diet… stay tuned!
Training Day: Week 1 wrap-up
Let’s talk about Muscle Memory y’all!
So I started off super light this week, exactly 60% of 1 rep max and gradually increased resistance with each set. By Saturday, my co-workers were asking me how much weight have I lost, complimenting me on looking “tight”. One client felt my arms and said wow.
I thought everyone was exaggerating but lo and behold, my stats this morning showed inches lost while still maintaining 135.
I’m not mad at all. I guess my muscles do have some semblance of the way I used to be.
This week I’m going in on the weights. I found my back lagging behind during activation week, so I’m changing the sequencing of my program. I’m strength training on alternate days with bouts of intense Cardio between. For optimal results for back building, I’m spacing out back days by 3 days to give them a chance to grow.
Nutritionally, I’m starting up with Myofiber again to fill me up in the mornings. I’m starting to cycle nutrients throughout the day: eating grain/starch heavy in the a.m. and transitioning to veggie and light animal protein in the evening.
Still using Sequels Vega for my morning plant protein with hemp milk and refueling with Nitro-Pro and Coconut Milk after trainings.
Pre-workout is still DotFit Amino Boost XxL: 1 scoop with 16 fl oz of water.
Until next week and hopefully during the week I can’t give you another video about healthy dessert options. ;)
Training for Team Universe 2011
“A dream is not what you see in your sleep, it is that thing that doesn’t allow you to sleep.”
So it’s precomp season again and I’ve been dilly-dallying in what’s next for me. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it but I knew it had to bigger than last year and more challenging.
So I’ve decided to compete again in 2011 and situate the season when it’s most feasible, so that I can reap the rewards in Summer (beach ready body), in Photography (summer landscapes, outdoors), and maintain it into early fall comp season.
So what’s different this year? This time I’m utilizing 3-4 week training phases and I’m starting about 5 months in advance. Im training my weaknesses first and incorporating boxing, interval training and pilates to tweak my problem areas.
I got to get my shoulder strength up, slim up my legs while tightening up my Glute/Hamstrings tie-in and of course slither the waist.
I weighed in last Monday at 135 with 23% body fat (like I said I was off season) and started my muscle activation training (10-8-6-15).
I’ve been eating pretty clean since last comp but I never worried about portion control. Not until May will I be concerned with exact portions but I will be supplementing for recovery. I use DotFit for my multivitamins and Amino’s. I’m using an assortment of proteins: Muscleology after training with DotFit’s Amino Xxl and Vega Sequels in the morning.
