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Posted by: lina

OK, time to start a new journal for the year...Figured it would help me keep on track with my goals for the year... some may be mini-goals but hey it's a beginning and gets me off my stagnating butt!

Just got back from a sunny vacation. I did pretty good a (suprisingly) and woke up every morning at 5am to hit the gym. Hubby and I walked by the beach for about 1 mile to the gym, workout for 1-1.5 hours and walked back. The walk early in the morning was the best time and I really enjoyed it. Stayed pretty well on diet so happy bout that. The not so good part was once I got back this week... I had kinda a freeweek.... so after eating my heart out on bagels, Lindt chocolate, cookies, and sinning away my carb-lust, I'm ready to start...

Diet and Nutrition: Will follow alternate with the Lean Muscle Gain Diet (about 75g carb) and a Beverly/Dp/w8 cutting style diet (25-40g carb). I feel the best having some carbs so I may do 2 weeks Lean bulk and 1 week cutting diet. This is still a trial and error for me, I'm learning and improvising as I go along ...

Workouts: Another experiment for me. I have been doing my old workouts now and ready for a change. I don't have a clue so I'm thinking bout giving Gopro's workout a try and teaming it up with my diet. So maybe "Power" and "Rep Range" workouts with my Lean Bulk and "Shock" with my cutting diet. I'm not too happy about the exercises in the "Shock" week since it would require too much of back and forth in the gym so I may adapt them and make them one giant superset instead...

Fitness Goals:
1. Get ready for my dance show on June 21, 2003. So working on decreasing bf%, increasing flexibility and learning dance routine...ofcourse there is that stage fright thingy too...

2. Maybe enter a comp this fall or next spring...

Stats:

Week 0:

Weight: 117 lbs

Tape Measure:
Wrist: 5.5
Chest: 32.25
Waist: 25
Hips: 35.5
R. Thigh: 20.5
Calves: 13.75
Neck: 12.5
Bicep: 11.5 (flexed)

Skinfold method 3 pt:
Tricep: 14
Suprailiac: 10
Thigh: 12

BF%: 20% (tapemeasure)
BF%: 16.4% (3 pt skinfold)

Pics:

OK, just wanted to get this started and back with more boring details... probably take stats tomorrow morning...

Any one have any suggestions, ideas, comments?

March 2003 ~ EDT training: http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...733#post293733

Meal ideas:
[b]Turkey in Lettuce Wrap: http://ironmagazineforums.com/showth...341#post336341




Posted by: naturaltan

suggestions - kick ass girl!
ideas - kick ass girl!
comments - you should kick ass girl!

Good luck!! It sounds like you know where you want to be and have a plan of attack to get there.



Posted by: Jenny


Great new journal honey!

Talk to you soon,
Jenny



Posted by: lina

Thanks NT! Thanks NG!!!

I will definitely try my best!

Sunday Jan 19

OK, Today was my prep day.... Made lots of chicken, turkey and put them in idividual bags... and my oatmeal is ready for tomorrow morning.

Meals today are lower in cals to make up for the surplus cals of the past week so well my stats tomorrow won't be too embarassing Now I have to work on my water and taking my vitamins.... I guess I should start back up with the creatine and glutamine but we'll wait till the carb bloat is gone .

Meal 1
8 oz. coffee
1 T. light cream
5 white
1 egg yolk
1 oz. gouda cheese

Meal 2
4 oz. chicken
2 cups Boston Lettuce
1 tsp. flax
1 T. Newmans
8 baby carrots

Meal 3
4 oz. apple
1 T. mayo
1 large stalk celery
4 oz. Turkey
8 oz coffee
1 T. light cream

Meal 4
6 oz. Ocean Perch
1.5 cups green beans
1 tsp. flax

Meal 5
1 yolk
6 whites
1 Borden ff cheese
1/2 cup mushrooms

Cals: 1353
Fat: 59g (41%)
carb: 57g (14%)..... 13g fiber
Prot: 149g (46%)



Posted by: QueenofSquats

Hi Lina,
Your journal looks great, I will love to do the diet together, the whole week average of my calories come out to be 1500.

But I am doing it a bit different this time, I also did go overboard with food, first had very low calories on C-K-D, than when I was off it, ate quite a bit.

So! I will be doing a high protein/mod fat, keeping carbs at 15g on three days, cyclying carbs on my favourite food like sushi/thai/muffins.

So! if you fine with my variation of this diet, it will be great to do it togther.





Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by lina


Any one have any suggestions, ideas, comments?
I have plenty, but none that you would concider

Nice to see you back anyway , and I`m looking forward to reading the neaterest and most bestest presented journal here



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by QueenofSquats


So! if you fine with my variation of this diet, it will be great to do it togther.

OK then!

Although our program does vary, I think our goals are the same right? Muscles, Muscles, and more muscles???



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by kuso
I have plenty, but none that you would concider
Naughty, naughty!!



Posted by: lina

Monday, Jan 20

OK, finally updated my stats on my first page.... maybe I'll get a chance to take some "before" pics tomorrow and add that as well.... Nothing more humiliating yet motivating than those bedhead, no makeup, bloated "before" pictures!

Got a new toy yesterday from dear hubby...(stop it kuso! I know what ya thinkin'!).... an awesome iPAQ or pocket pc... well have been waiting a while now for that PDA but he didn't wanted to get a palm but wanted something more user friendly with windows.... so hopefully now keeping track of my meals and workouts would be easier... I'll have to set up a file so I can bring it to the gym and record my workouts.....and then plop it in here...oh, yes also to keep track of my tv shows like "Joe Millionaire".. I think I missed it last night again!

My meals for Monday:

Meal1 and 2 (Ate half before wo and half after)
1/2 cup oats
5 whites
1 yolk
8 oz coffee
1 tbs l cream

Meal3
4 oz sweet potato
4 oz chickens
1 cup green beans
1 tsp flax

Meal4
4 oz turkey
1 stalk celery
4 oz. Apple
1 tbs mayo

Meal5
1.5 protein powder
2 tbs cream
1 tsp coffee

Meal6
4 oz. Chicken
1.5 cups Chinese vegetables
1/2 cup onions/green peppers
1 T. oil

Meal7 (only ate half so cals are actually lower...need to get used to all this food)
1/2 cup cottage lowfat
1/2 T. SF FF choc pudding powder

Cals: 1497
fat: 55g (34%)
carb: 97g (22%).....fiber 16g
Prot: 160g (44%)

Totals include veggies..

Gopro's workout

Yes I definitely feel sore all over and I wasn't even doing real heavy weights since it's my first day... yeah a reall wuss..

db press: 3x6x20

incline bp (15* angle) / Decline crunch SS
3x6x20 / 3x10xbw

dips/chins
3x6x30 / 2x6x30
*weights are asst weights

cg benchpress / vertical leg raises SS
3x6x(bar+30) / 3x10xbw

skullcrushers
3x6x35

single arm db extension
this really felt wobbly and not right somehow....
3x6x10

cardio
30 min of running



Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
2. Maybe enter a comp this fall or next spring...
Cool. I'll be watching!



Posted by: Stacey

HI LINA!

I'm glad you started a new journal, I loved your last one!!

Good luck with your goals!!!



Posted by: mmafiter

Awesome Lina! It sounds like you had a great vacation as well, congratulations!



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
here...oh, yes also to keep track of my tv shows like "Joe Millionaire".. I think I missed it last night again!
Lina, I think they said Thursday night there is an encore presentation for last nights show! FYI



Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
Lina, I think they said Thursday night there is an encore presentation for last nights show! FYI
This show cracks me up! A bunch of whiny women who pretend like they don't care and money is not the issue, very funny. Anyone else here that the dude really is loaded?



Posted by: lina

Tp, even if he (Joe Millionaire) wasn't loaded I bet he'll be getting tons of offers from Ad agencies, Print media, AND Playboy to do lots of photoshoots! He's kinda yummy in a naughty way! Did I just write that?!!!

Hiya P! Thank you for the encouragement!! How goes it?

Mmafiter, yep we sure did have a great vacation! Very WARM unlike the cold temperatures we have been having here!

Jodi, THANK YOU!! I will definitely watch it on Thursday! I know there was another show I wanted to watch... the one with 5 couples on an island...and oh yeah The Bachelorette...

=== =========== ===== ==============


OK just got back from helping out at school as a teacher... and my brain is fried! 3 hours of preschoolers which was a lot of fun! Love that age...thank God no one had accidents so I didn't have to change anyone... but then 2 hours of 6-10 year olds was a pain! When they get older these kids can be rowdy, rude and get outa hand! Plus it was mega cold today so these kids had not been out for fresh air all day so they were extra loud! I think I need a stiff drink! Chase it down with some Lindth chocolate! No but I gotta be good!

My 3 pm meal I was not able to eat until 6pm...
Leftovers for the family tonight!

Will post meals and workout later...



Posted by: lina

Tue Jan 21
Physically I'm fine today, but feel mentally tired from being at school all day teaching/helping out... glad that's over with...

I feel pretty happy with my carb increase and don't see any extra bloat (hehe wonder why the clean eating does do wonders)...

Meal 1
1/4 cup oats
1.5 white
1 yolk

Meal 2
1/4 cup oats
1.5 white
1 yolk

Meal 3
1.5 scoop protein powder
1 T almond butter
1 T. unsw. shredded coconut
8 oz. coffee
1 T. l. cream

Meal 4
4 oz. chicken
2 cups lettuce
10 baby carrots
1 T. Newmans
1 tsp. flax

Meal 5 (was actually split in 2, couldn't eat because at school)
4 oz. turkey
1 T. mayo
2 oz. apple
1 stalk celery

Meal 6
4 oz. Perch
1 cup green beans
8 oz. coffee
1 T. light cream
1/2 cup rice noodles

Meal 7
? maybe the sf pudding/cottage cheese mix from last night

Cals:
fat:...... 55g (36%)
carbs:... 93g (23%)
prot: 140g (41%)


Workout
Back/Abs/Cardio

Deadlift:
Felt terribly akward and felt like I had poor form...
3 x 6 x 60

Bent row:
3 x 6 x (bar +40)

Chins:
1 x 8 x 70 asst (wu)
1 x 6 x 30 asst
2 x 4 x 20 asst

CG Seated Row / Rope crunch:
4 x 90 / 10 x 90
5 x 80 / 10 x 90
5 x 80 / 10 x 90

Decline crunch:
3 x 10 x bw ...super slow

Cardio:
20 min elliptical.....250cals



Posted by: jk35

i like your diet and training methods....

Will you be my training partner????



Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
[b]...(stop it kuso! I know what ya thinkin'!)....
I don`t believe it! You couldn@t possible be as dirty minded as me

I must say, I feel out of the loop here...I have NFI what "Joe Millionaire" is :o



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by jk35
i like your diet and training methods....

Will you be my training partner????
Thanks Jk!

Wanna do Gopro's workout together? I'm trying to get Burner to do it together too... I know lot of us are starting new programs now and it would be motivational to go through the motions together!



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by kuso
I don`t believe it! You couldn@t possible be as dirty minded as me

I must say, I feel out of the loop here...I have NFI what "Joe Millionaire" is :o
No kuso, no one is as dirty minded as you.... OK, maybe IPMC is (oops, better go hide now!

Joe Millionaire...
http://www.fox.com/joem/


See what you are missing if you don't live on the good side of the Atlantic? ...another oops!

Hey kuso, have you started taking any coconut oil or other MCT again? I have been taking about 1 T. unsw. coconut since last year... but I am thinking bout getting the oil... need to check Jodi's and DP's journal to see how they are doing with that...



Posted by: Twin Peak

Good point re Joe, never thought of that. Kinda country though ain't he?



Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
No kuso, no one is as dirty minded as you.... OK, maybe IPMC is (oops, better go hide now!

Joe Millionaire...
http://www.fox.com/joem/


See what you are missing if you don't live on the good side of the Atlantic? ...another oops!

Hey kuso, have you started taking any coconut oil or other MCT again? I have been taking about 1 T. unsw. coconut since last year... but I am thinking bout getting the oil... need to check Jodi's and DP's journal to see how they are doing with that...
There is a difference between a dirty mind and a crude one

I haven`t taken any MCT or coconut oil yet...have looked EVERYWHERE her for it, but can only get the milk.......I`m getting sick of paying shipping for these things too when there are other supps at the top of my list right now



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Twin Peak
Good point re Joe, never thought of that. Kinda country though ain't he?
You mean he looks like a country hick?

He looks pretty versatile though... looks good in plaid as well as in a tux. But you are right he looks like they plucked him outa some ad...

There was this one girl that checked out his hands when she first met him, I wonder if they were rough or smooth and soft.... that would be the tell tale sign that something fishy was up!



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by kuso
There is a difference between a dirty mind and a crude one

I haven`t taken any MCT or coconut oil yet...have looked EVERYWHERE her for it, but can only get the milk.......I`m getting sick of paying shipping for these things too when there are other supps at the top of my list right now
Well I think taking the coconut or the unsweetened milk would have some of the oil too and would have some of the good benefits too right? Probably not as potent as the oil...



Posted by: Twin Peak

Not looks, acts.



Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
Well I think taking the coconut or the unsweetened milk would have some of the oil too and would have some of the good benefits too right? Probably not as potent as the oil...


Raw Coconuts: Good for Your Health, Ideal for Dieting



Posted by: CLPgold

Just reading! Always fun



Posted by: Stacey

Hi Lina!! Hope your having a great day!!
Love your journal!!

FOOD LOOKS GREAT!~



Posted by: lina

Thanks kuso for the link!! Don't think I'm going to be opening any fresh coconuts any time soon, I should have taken the opportunity more when I was in Aruba in Jan!

Hiya CLP and Princess!

CLP how goes it? How is the clan?

Princess, thanks! Your journal looks great too!! But uhum... I didn't do so well this afternoon, I had a scone ... but dinner will be super good, trout, brocollini, tomato soup, and brown rice!



Posted by: lina

Sat Jan 25

Meals:

Meal1
1/4 cup steel cut oats (raw wt)
2 gigantic egg yolks
3 gigantic egg whites
8 oz. coffee
1 T. cream

Meal 2
4 oz turkey
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup green peppers
Starbucks grande latte:
6 oz. coffee
1/4 cup 2% milk

Meal 3
3 oz. chicken
1 Think Thin protein bar

Meal 4
5 oz chicken
2 cups fresh watercress chicken broth
2 cups fresh watercress
1 T. flax

Meal 5
Choc Almond mousse:
1/2 cup cottage
1 T almond butter
1 T sf ff choc pudding powder

Meal 6
2 whites
1 yolk

cals: 1542
fat: 62g (38%)
carbs: 77g (20%).....fiber 6 g
prot: 154g (42%)

Workout:
Bicep/Calves/Cardio

Barbell curl:
10x20 (wu for 2 sets)
6x40
4x40

Preacher curl:
4x40
6x35

Hammer curl:
4x20 + 4x17.5 (2 sets)

Calves Seated:
6x70
6x90
6x110 (last one felt good so up wt next time)

Calves Standing Machine:
6x215
6x235
6x255 (up next time)

Cardio:
45 min elliptical ..... 500 cals



Posted by: Burner02

happy Monday!
How was your weekend? Mine? Was ok, spent studying, mostly.
I did get into a little hot water at teh club on Friday night....I guess I was talking too much wiht some cute girl. He was giving me grief, then rubbed it in that I didn't get a #...
damn....

That's about it. My exam is this afternoon..so wish me luck!
Be back Wednesday night!
Be good!



Posted by: lina

MIA for a while....been busy busy busy!


Sunday Feb 9
Meal 1
1/4 cup steel cut oats
1 yolk
4 whites
coffee
1 T l.cream

Meal 2
1/2 cooked basmati brown rice
1 cup green beans
4 oz chicken
-- decided to keep the flax out.

Meal 3
4 oz chicken
1 T safflower mayo
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
4 oz apple
1/2 cup celery

Meal 4
6 oz perch
1 cup zucchini
1/2 tomato
1/4 cup tomato sauce (fresh)

Meal 5
1 yolk
4 whites
1 slice ff cheese

Cals/macros: hehehe too lazy to figure it out on fitday.. tomorrow hopefully will be better.

Activity: Cleaning, cleaning, and cleaning. Active rest. No workout.



Posted by: kuso

MIA for too long

Glad to see you are still at it



Posted by: Twin Peak

Welcome back.



Posted by: lina



Hi kuso and TP!

How is it going kuso? Causing more mischief?

Thanks TP! Wassup? How is the cut going?



Posted by: lina

Tues Feb 11

Meals
Meal 1
1/4 cup steel cut oats
1 yolk
4 whites
8 oz coffee
1 T l. cream

Meal 2
1.5 scoops choc protein powder
1 T natty pb
1 T unsw. shredded coconut
glutamine, creatine, multivits

Meal 3
1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup green beans
4 oz chicken
no flax

Meal 4
4 oz chicken
4 oz apple
1 T safflower mayo
1/2 cup celery
1/4 cup walnuts

Meal 5
5 oz perch cooked
1.5 cup broccoli

Meal 6
1 yolk
4 whites
1 slice ff cheese



Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by lina


Hi kuso and TP!

How is it going kuso? Causing more mischief?
Way more than I can handle alone....wanna make a team?



Posted by: Twin Peak

Cut starts in 3 weeks Lina, so, so far so good!



Posted by: naturaltan

Welcome back Lina!



Posted by: lina

kuso, I am not good at tag team wrestling... ... but if you are talking mud wrestling...that's another story Who is the first one I sling the mud to?

TP, good luck on your cut... I read that in your journal after I posted here....

Heya NT! How is the NT clan doing? Going anywhere for February vacation? Do you all get February off... I know it's different for the Northeast and the rest of U.S. we get Feb and April vacation here...



Posted by: naturaltan

The NT clan is doing well. Baby NT is taking her second level snowboarding course. Next is freestyle ...
Mrs.NT is going hard at the gym. She's lost 4 lbs and 4% bf in 4 weeks. Her goal is to reach 120lbs by end of the month. We're looking at buying a house and going into major debt, so vacations are out of the question this year I believe. Me, I'm doing what I always do. Work, gym, pool ... not much changes for me. I did put on 3 lbs since uping my food intake. I'm trying to gain weight without doing a 'bulk' - and since I have no desire to do contests, I have no timeline. I just don't want to lose the 6 pack in the process.



Posted by: lina

Thanks for the update NT!

Sounds like everyone is busy being active and keeping fit!

Kudos to Mrs. NT! That is awesome results! When is she coming here to play with us? Sounds like you are too! We are waiting for the Hedonism calender center fold still... I didn't forget!

Good luck on your house! I did read about your $8000 tv screen (holy shmoly !!) Make sure you do charge admission when you have a movie party at your house!



Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
When is she coming here to play with us?
And where is here?
Quote:
We are waiting for the Hedonism calender center fold still... I didn't forget!
Was that the male or female version?
Quote:
Good luck on your house! I did read about your $8000 tv screen (holy shmoly !!) Make sure you do charge admission when you have a movie party at your house!
The chances of us buying an $8000 TV are slim ... pool table is a huge priority! We have a 48" big screen TV now. The missus only wants one because it's the latest and greatest.



Posted by: lina

here=meaning "here" at IM

Male version ofcourse... with YOU being the model... as I recall you said there were some male models at your vacation site doing a shoot...

A pool table is a good idea... that way baby NT can keep an eye on her mischievous parents ... kinda like how people in our neighbourhood fix up their basements or get a pool so that friends come over so parents can keep an eye on their kids and know what they are up to... but in your case it's the reverse!



Posted by: butterfly

Quote:
Originally posted by naturaltan
And where is here?

Was that the male or female version?


The chances of us buying an $8000 TV are slim ... pool table is a huge priority! We have a 48" big screen TV now. The missus only wants one because it's the latest and greatest.
Dude what time did you say the party was at???



Hi Lina!!!



Posted by: Burner02

hiya Lina!
Happy Hump day!
I'm at work....have to be somewhere, I suppose.


NT-
Your daughter is on her way to become a better 'boarder than me?
Damn!
Wish i could have gotten into it when I was a kid...



Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
Male version ofcourse... with YOU being the model... as I recall you said there were some male models at your vacation site doing a shoot...
I've been asked that twice in as many weeks ... :o Mrs.NTs trainer asked if I was interested in modeling ... and then a lady at the gym asked if I had done any modeling. Unless it was for a tattoo mag, I'm pretty sure that won't be happening now.

Quote:
A pool table is a good idea... that way baby NT can keep an eye on her mischievous parents ... kinda like how people in our neighbourhood fix up their basements or get a pool so that friends come over so parents can keep an eye on their kids and know what they are up to... but in your case it's the reverse!
hhhmmmm, now I see why baby NT is so excited about getting a house to put a pool table in.



Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:
Originally posted by Burner02
NT-
Your daughter is on her way to become a better 'boarder than me?
Damn!
Wish i could have gotten into it when I was a kid...
She is much better than I as well. She is funny about learning things. For weeks, she'll struggle with what she is supposed to do, and then one day she puts it all together. In swimming, she looked like a wounded duck, then on the second last day, she became the best of the class. Same in snowboarding. In her first lessons, they learned to do 'S' turns. For most of the lessons, she would turn one way, slide and then turn the other way, slide ...etc. Then I took her to a local hill one day and she said I should watch her. I was expecting what I had seen many times before in lessons. What a surprise I got. She was doing the proper turns!



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally posted by naturaltan
For most of the lessons, she would turn one way, slide and then turn the other way, slide ...etc. Then I took her to a local hill one day and she said I should watch her.
what...like there's another way????

I'd be happy to get to the slopes ONCE this season!

I might have to divert just a teeny bit of cash from my tax refund (providing I get enough back) to get up there at least once this season...



Posted by: lina

Yeah I know what you mean Burner, they are all expensive sports... I chaperone our school togo skiing on Monday afternoon but so far since my son is just starting out we are on the bunny hill. Although this Monday after his 3rd class he made it to the lift... so maybe I get to ski next Monday... now my daughter wants to take lesson too... so we are planning on buying skis and bindings at the end of the season for next year....right now we are renting! Very expensive!

NT, your daughter is talented! Great that she can digest all the information and moves required and make it work on her own!

How is everyone today?



Posted by: Burner02

how old is your girl? How often will she be going?
It would depend on those if viab;e to rent or purchase...seeings as she might grow out of them...
unless you go to a ski / board swap or something...butt...as you know...kids don't understand economics...and watn the newest and bestestest stuff...



Posted by: lina

Thur Feb 13
Meal 1
1/4 steel cut oats
4 egg whites
Splenda Maple syrup
8 oz coffee
2 T. light cream
Splenda
multivts, thyroid meds

Meal 2
1.5 scoop Choc MP
1 T. unsweetened shredded coconut
1 T. natty pb
creatine, glutamine

Meal 3
4 oz. chicken
1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup green beans

Meal 4
Ultimate low carb bar.... was out shopping and wanted to try this new bar to see how it was... blech! tasted the alcohol or something that was burning my throat... well I asked for it...

Meal 5
5 oz. cooked flounder
1 cup zucchini
salsa

Meal 6
4 oz. chicken
1 cup green beans
1 T. flax

Cal: 1557
fat: 49g (30%)
carb: 107g (25%).....fiber 14g
prot: 168g (45%)

Workout:
Shoulders
Calves
NO cardio...I'm gonna decrease cardio to 1 or 2 times a week
Dance class tonight

I tried the workout that DP gave w8 a few days ago... sheesh pretty intense but loved it! My shoulders need lot of work! Too lazy to post details though...hopefully next wk I'll bring my book to the gym and be more diligent about logging...



Posted by: lina

Burner, most places around here have buy back program for skis so that's the route we were going... my daughter is 4 but will turn 5 on the 18th of February...



Posted by: Burner02

yeah, log that stuff!
lazy? Or too pooped to bring arms up to type??




Posted by: Burner02

that's great that they do that!
holy cow! She's growing up!



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Burner02
holy cow! She's growing up!
hehe, uncle Burner!

Too lazy, it takes too much time as you know...



Posted by: naturaltan

I'm doing great, and yourself?



Posted by: Burner02

it only takes a few minutes. I bet you have deft and nible fingers. Let them fly upon the keyboard and POST them!
oops, if takes too long to fill out bookss? Silly girl, fil out as you go!



Posted by: lina

Hi NT! I'm great... getting ready to make din din...flounder, zuchhini and for the family pasta too! Shopped out and getting ready for baby Lina's birthday party on Saturday! "Hello Kitty" is da theme!

Burner, OK, will do... tomorrow I'll see what the leg workout brings... Last week was a torture!!! I had an awesome workout but I was unable to walk properly for 5 days! When my little puppy jumped on me to greet me, I had to cringe cauz it hurt sooo much!!! Oh yes, I do fill out my book as I go along...but this week it has been sooo nice not to lug that thing around and just being able to go to the gym with my water bottle, cd player, towel, .... hehe... the stuff I need to get a good workout!



Posted by: Burner02

lug? let's discuss the size of this log. And, by using the term 'log' I do not mean an actual log!

Ha!
Mine is about 7 - 11 or so. Just a shade obigger than a paper back book.
My legs are feeliong that way right now. I can feel your pain! I grunt like an old man when ever I stand up..of course, sitting more or less for twelve hours doesn't help..

Lucky it wasn't a full sized St. Bernard!



Posted by: lina

Hit that glutamine!

OK, off to make din din!

Have a goood weekend!



Posted by: Burner02

okie dokie!
You'll hear ALL about it monday!

hmm....tomorrow is V-day...Burner is working the club....hot, single women will be going to said club....Burner will be on the prowl...




Posted by: mmafiter

Quote:
Originally posted by lina

Dance class tonight
What kind of dance class? just curious.

Keep up the awesome job with your training! Whatever you're doing is obviously working!



Posted by: lina

Burner, I want all details!

mma, that's a hip-hop dance class... lots of fun! Thanks for the encouragement! How you feeling, much better I hope!



Posted by: mmafiter

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
Burner, I want all details!

mma, that's a hip-hop dance class... lots of fun! Thanks for the encouragement! How you feeling, much better I hope!
Wow, that sounds really cool! W8 and I are thinking of taking classes to learn how to dance.

I feel better thanks.



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by mmafiter
Wow, that sounds really cool! W8 and I are thinking of taking classes to learn how to dance.

I feel better thanks.
You two should!

We did that last year...ballroom dancing but eventhough we sucked at it... we had lots of fun laughing at ourselves and each other!

It's a great time to spend together and you could make it a "date" night. The drawback was finding a sitter every Friday for 8 weeks...when the local highschool has a dance or event on Friday...forget it! All the sitters were taken!

Somehow I don't see you two taking ballroom dance lesson though... hip-hop is a lot of fun too but less interactive...



Posted by: LAM

Hi Lina ! how's it going ?



Posted by: lina

Heya LAM!!!!!

Just noticed you were on too!

Ya decided to join us low lifes here at IM and leave that WBB joint for a while? What bestows that honor?

How goes it?



Posted by: mmafiter

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
You two should!

We did that last year...ballroom dancing but eventhough we sucked at it... we had lots of fun laughing at ourselves and each other!

It's a great time to spend together and you could make it a "date" night. The drawback was finding a sitter every Friday for 8 weeks...when the local highschool has a dance or event on Friday...forget it! All the sitters were taken!

Somehow I don't see you two taking ballroom dance lesson though... hip-hop is a lot of fun too but less interactive...
No. Not ballroom dancing. We are going to take a class to learn how to shake our booties at nightclubs without looking like total dorks! I think it will be fun and the possibilities of what could happen on the dance floor is intriguing.



Posted by: naturaltan

MMA ... you'll be bumping and grinding on the floor ... it's all good!!



Posted by: mmafiter

Quote:
Originally posted by naturaltan
MMA ... you'll be bumping and grinding on the floor ... it's all good!!
Hmmm...bumping and grinding.

BTW, I 've been thinking about your sig NT.......doesn't running around a darkened room, munching magic pills, while listening to repetitive electronic music, pretty much describe a RAVE?!!??



Posted by: LAM

I've been around here and there. I thought I would stop by IM and see what you folks have been up to.

Good luck training for the comp !



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by mmafiter
No. Not ballroom dancing. We are going to take a class to learn how to shake our booties at nightclubs without looking like total dorks! I think it will be fun and the possibilities of what could happen on the dance floor is intriguing.



Well no harm in trying and learning something new! Hip hop is a good place to start!

Ballroom dancing sounds more prissy than it actually is... some dances like the rumba, cha-cha-cha, and other latin dances are actually very sexy and graceful. Ofcourse you don't have to be fantastic like on tv but a few moves can be used anywhere like in a nightclub, wedding, or just out dancing... and you'd look better than the average joe!



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by LAM
I've been around here and there. I thought I would stop by IM and see what you folks have been up to.

Good luck training for the comp !
Thanks LAM, but haven't decided when and where yet about the comp...



Posted by: lina

Fri Feb 14

Meal 1
3 oz chicken
*running late so grabbed bag of chicken

Meal 2
1/2 cup oats (dry)
4 whites
1 oz. chicken
thyroid meds, multivits

Meal 3
4 oz chicken
1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup green beans

Meal 4
6 oz Albacore tuna
1 T safflower mayo
1/2 cup celery
3 oz apple

Meal 5
10 jumbo shrimp
1 cup zucchini
1 T canola oil

Meal 6
2 yolks
7 whites
1 slice ff cheese

Cals: 1424
fat: 45 g (29%)
carbs: 88g (21%).....fiber 15g
prot: 169g (49%)

*will need to up cals to 1500-1600. I know tomorrow I won't have a problem doing that since we're having a party tomorrow...luckily all healthy food!

Workout
Legs/Bi Yeah I know weird combo but had to fit Biceps in since I missed one day workout

45* Leg Press
bar x 10 x 2 sets (wu)
(90 +bar) x 10
(180 + bar) x 8... 2 sets

BB squats
bar x 12 (wu)
Very wobbly here still getting used to balance and form
75 x 10
85 x 15
85 x 15

Lunge - Step up
bw x 12 (wu)
20 x 10
50 x 6

Bicep Preacher Machine curl
15 x 10 (wu)
30 x 8 ( 3 sets)

SLDL / Bicep curl cable
65 x 10 / 40 x 10
75 x 10 / 40 x 10
85 x 10 / 40 x 10

Leg extension ala wimpy stylus
45 x 8 (4 sets)

Cable double bi
wt per side
10 x 10
20 x 12
25 x 10 (3 sets)

Ran outa time for leg curls....



Posted by: dvlmn666

long time no see, how have you been?



Posted by: lina

hiya D!!!

I'm great! Yesterday was my daughter's birthday celebration and we went to an indoor playground! She was so excited and loved every minute of it. One year ago she would shy away from being in the spot light and would just cling to mommy like a velcro kid but this year she loved every minute of it! And yes, I celebrated too! But back on track today!

How are things? Still working at the gym?



Posted by: Burner02

hiya Lina!
HOw was your weekend? MIne? eh..no biggie. Not even a good story to conjure up.
I did tweak my bicep tendon again on Friday night. Becoming very much annoyed with this reoccouring problem....oh well, been working on healing it up...

Glad the B-day went so well!



Posted by: lina

Hi Mike!

No excitement at the club? Maybe everyone is staying home and warm!

We got about 20" or more around here of snow on Monday...

Hope your bicep gets better...rest, rest, rest!



Posted by: Burner02

My Bi's are feeling better, thanks!
Wow!
20"!!! Wish had more of that...we got about 10" here...we need about 7 feet to get our water tables back to a respectable level..

I haven't been doing too well with my workouts. This school and 12 hour work days are killing me! Only a few more weeks left...I get in when I can....

Hope you are doing great!



Posted by: lina

I haven't logged in for a few days...but Monday I promise to be good



Posted by: dvlmn666

hiya Lina

your on late.



Posted by: jstar

Hey Lina

How's it going? Boy I am getting sleepy
I just wanted to let you know I somehow managed to get my pics posted in my journal. (Don't ask me how, I've been trying all night and finally - success!)

Your diet looks good! A lot better than mine, that is why I am going to make a resolution to post it every day up til the contest.

Keep up the good work

jstar



Posted by: lina

Hya J"*"

I have been slacking for the past week or so but monday I'm going back full force..

Posting does make you accountable so that's why I post my meals and workouts...

I already posted my comments to your journal and you don't look like you have far to go...maybe when TP gets back Monday you can ask him for advice.. also DP, w8, gopro, fitfreak, chicken daddy ... they all are pretty knowledgeable.



Posted by: Stacey

HEY LINA~~~ EMAIL ME AT aprincess68@hotmail.com



Posted by: mmafiter

Quote:
Originally posted by lina

I have been slacking for the past week or so
*writes furiously on notepad*

"Lina slacking off!"











Kick ass on Monday!



Posted by: Burner02

crack thatwhip!

Hiya Lina!
Happy Monday!
So..you were furious in the gym today? Me? can't make it tonight...after work..have that final to do..wish me luck. I will be ale to hit the gym tomorrow after work...I hate this hit-n-miss schedule, but do what I have to do for another 4 weeks...

You better be doing great though!



Posted by: lina

Gym will be tonight...

My daughter is sick so no school and no sleep last night...

Hey Burner, don't worry... you'll get back into it when your schedule gets better after the exam!

Think of it! All those multimillion $$ homes you'll be selling! All you need to do is sell one home every 2 years and your schedule will be looking might fine!



Posted by: Burner02

THAT would be nice....

With that kind of income..I could aford to fly out to Canada to have MMA show me the proper way to lay a smack down on 'pesky' drunks....




Posted by: jstar

Hey Lina! Back "full force" today, right?


What you've been doing so far looks great. Are you still aiming for 6/21?

Once my comp is over I think I am going to take some hip-hop classses at my gym. They keep coming up with more and more unique classes at my gym: bellydancing and soon Irish step.

Anyways have a great day and I'll be watching ya!



Posted by: Twin Peak

Wish my gym offered belly dancing. It'd be fun to watch!



Posted by: jstar

Actually, it is funny to watch TP!

The women's area has a window looking into the aerobic area below so I snuck a peek!



Posted by: lina

jstar, I'm back! Yes still aiming for 6/21/03! The hip hop class is a lot of fun! You are lucky they offer that at your gym I have to go to a dance studio for that. Sounds like your gym is great to offer so many different types of classes! I'd love to take belly dancing... I do know a little

TP, I'd love to watch YOU belly dance!

Monday 03/03/03

Meals

Meal 1
1/4 oats
1 yolk
4 whites
8 oz coffee
2 T. cream
splenda

Meal 2
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup green beans
5 oz. chicken
1 tsp flax

Meal 3
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup green beans
5 oz. chicken
1 tsp flax

Meal 4
6 oz cooked flounder
1 cup broccoli
1 tsp flax

Meal 5
7 egg whites
2 egg yolks
1 slice ff cheese


Total: 1416 cals

Fat: 43 383 28%
Sat: 11 100 7%
Poly: 14 122 9%
Mono: 12 108 8%

Carbs: 94 311 23%
Fiber: 16 0 0%

Protein: 166 665 49%



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally posted by Twin Peak
Wish my gym offered belly dancing. It'd be fun to watch!
well...if youi make the mistake of seeing the wrong person...my gym offers...belly jiggling...




Posted by: lina

Tues 03/04/03

Workout: Chest/Tris/abs

Meals

Meal 1:
1/4 cup oats dry wt
1 yolk
3 whites
8 oz coffee
2 T. cream

Meal 2
1/4 cup oats dry wt
1 scoop Ultra size Vanilla
8 oz coffee
2 T cream

Meal 3
2 pcs chicken breast Mesquite
1 cup broccoli

Meal 4
6 oz tuna albacore
1 T. safflower mayo
4 oz apple
1/2 cup celery

Meal 5
7 oz shrimp raw wt
1 cup green beans

Meal 6
1 cup 1% cottage
2 T. sf ff choc pudding powder

Total: 1505 cals

Fat: 54 487 33%
Sat: 14 127 9%
Poly: 10 89 6%
Mono: 11 96 7%

Carbs: 83 273 19%
Fiber: 15 0 0%

Protein: 176 706 48%



Posted by: jstar

your meals are looking good girl
I love eating Ultra Size in oatmeal..good stuff.

Are you aiming for a certain bf% for your dance competition?



Posted by: Stacey


Hey girl!~ I have not forgotten about emailing you sweetie! Sorry...I have been swamped at work, and not on that much at home!
I PROMISE I WILL TONIGHT!

Your meals look great!!!



Posted by: Burner02

Hey P!
How is your tooth? Yuo went with teh gold and diamond stud...didn't ya...?




Posted by: lina

jstar, I'm just going by the mirror but would like to see a 6 pack (don't we all ) and some muuskels peaking out my arms! hell I want it all!

P, thanks! Don't worry...I know you are busy! How is your tooth?

Burner, What do you think that P is Mrs. T? My son who is 7 now has all his 4 molars and nowadays (new to moi) they put sealants over them to prevent decay from forming... wish we had that when we were growing up!



Posted by: Stacey


Thanks for asking guys!!!
I'm okay, tooth hurts, real sore...however..I'M On STRONG painkillers!!



Posted by: Burner02

Nope, not Mrs T...It's Pimpin P!

So..you want the 6-pack and pipes on the arms? THis means an 'after' type thing. So...we could use some 'before' photos to be able to compare your physique from start to finish. It would really be to YOUR benefit...




Posted by: lina

I'm too embarA$$ed!!





Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
I'm too embarA$$ed!!

you're kidding...you?
THe girl who gets hit on after her workouts? ALl sweaty and icky, as I remember your description?

You are a good looking woman, with a a great physical presence. How do we know this? We READ your DETAILED journal! If you are doing what you are saying you are doing (And I know oyu are) you must be pretty damned fit!
Embarrassed? pishaw. I bet 1/2 the teenage population WISHED they had your body, not the chubby ones they are getting...
so there..




Posted by: Stacey

Always trying to get pictures aren't you Burner??
don't worry about it Lina!



Posted by: Burner02

of course! I am surrounded here by beautiful women...who need to be appreciated visually as well as mentally by y'alls postings. Getting the whole package here, sistah!

So, how are you feeling? Did that root canal hurt?

Oh, and Lina...you know I am 'riding' you as you are my friend, and I do not want to hear you say anything like that!



Posted by: Stacey

Yes it hurt real real real bad, I'm in a lot of pain ~ A LOT ~ when my pills are wearing off..but its okay now.. till the painkillers wear off!



Posted by: lina

Burner, I know you are a good friend! Thanks for the ego boost there... a gal needs it every so often esp. post bulk !

Princess, thanks gal! Is it liquid diet for you then? Hopes your painkillers don't run out then if you are still in pain!



Posted by: Burner02

what did ya get? Percoset? Vicadin? Tylonol 3 w/ codine?
I forgot what I got when I had my wisdom taken out. (teeth, that is..)
But it t'was gooood!

Oh...I forgot...there is this girl that is friends with some of the girls in the club. She moved back....let's see....she's young, hot, smart, fun....and best of all for me...(can you guees what that is? Now think...)
ok, hurry up, I'm waiting.....












She's a chef! How perfect is that???? I think I'm in luv...


I even asked her out...see? I'm getting over my shyness...




Posted by: lina

Oh goody!!

Burner's got a daaaate!

Shyness Smyness!!! Yeah Right!!!

A chef huh? Perfect! Just let her know to stay away from the bad stuff ~ no butter, no white flour, no sugah! You know how those chefs are....!!!

Keep us posted!!



Posted by: lina

Wednesday March 5, 2003

Workout:
Shoulders/Abs/Cardio

Delt Machine Press:
2 sets wu
3 x 8 x 40

Lat Press Machine:
2 sets wu
3 x 12 x 20

Abs ~ Knee Ins on Bench:
3 x 20 x bw
**ouch!

Abs ~ Decline crunch:
3 x 15 x bw

Rear Delt Machine:
2 sets wu
3 x 10 x 45

Abs ~ Vertical Leg Raise
3 x 15 x bw
(10 straight leg + 5 bent leg curl)

Cardio
35 min elliptical - 400 cals

Meals
Meal 1
1/4 cup oats dry wt
1/2 scoop Muscle Provider
8 oz coffee
2 T cream
supps: thyroid meds, 2 Lean Out

Meal 2
1/4 cup oats dry wt
2 yolks
4 whites
8 oz coffee
1 T cream

Meal 3
2 pcs Chicken Mesquite
1.5 cup green beans
1 cup green tea
supp: 2 multivits

Meal 4
6 oz canned salmon
2.5 cups red leaf lettuce
1 T Newmans
1 tsp flax
1 cup green tea

Meal 5
6 oz chicken
1.5 cups onions/peppers
1/2 T. oil

Meal 6
7 egg whites
2 slices ff cheese
1 stalk celery

Water: Not enuf... I haven't been able to get back on track with my water intake... getting there though...maybe 3 L today

Cals: 1445
Fat: 54g (34%)
Carb: 66g (16%)......fiber 10g
Prot: 176g (50%)



Posted by: Jenny

Hey honey!

Things are looking GREAT as usual!
Btw, using my sweetners everyday on my oatmeal and I think of you and smile every single time!

,
Jen



Posted by: lina

Hi sweetie!

Which is it that I sent you Stevia or SPlenda, or both? I know the Stevia is better for you but I seem to like the Splenda more... I do have a box of Stevia in my pantry that I have to finish!

I have you tried to sf ff choc pudding yet? I had some 2 nights ago and was thinking of you....I know you are on a cut so maybe you are waiting?....





Posted by: Jenny

I think you sent me Stevia! I like it! small green packages!

I have tried the sf ff choc pudding! Was great! But no I need to save it for a while, until I'm allowed to cheat some.. more..

Let me know if you come up with anything I can send you!!



Posted by: lina

Hey thanks sweetie!

OK! Will do!

Yeah that's Stevia!

Let me know if you need anything else too!



Posted by: jstar

Howz it going today Lina?

Ready for MORE snow? (Not me!!!)

Hey I was thinking, maybe I will come see that dance competition...sounds like it would be so much fun to watch. If you don't mind, PM me the details.

Talk to you soon



Posted by: Twin Peak

Its snowing like crazy here....



Posted by: lina

Jstar! How nice of you! But it's not a dance competition it's just a dance show we are having with the dance studio! Kinda good way for me to get rid of my stage fright...But if you want to watch me make a fool outa myself I'll pm you!

Snowing here too now TP! Now I have to decide if I want to go out to the mall with my daughter... We just went to the docs today for her 5 yr physical and she got 2 shots! So I promised her a special treat after... but I dunno if I can keep that promise! Snow!



Posted by: lina

Thurs 03/06/03

Workout: Back/Bi/Cardio

NG Pullups ~ asst wt
(2 sets wu)
3 sets x 8 x 30 lb asst

One arm db row / Bicep 21's
10 x 22.5# / 21 x 10#

Lat Row NG / Bicep Straight Bar Curl
8 x 60# / 10 x 40#
8 x 60# / 8 x 40# (2 sets)

WG Pulldown
3 sets x 10 x 60#

*need to change routine now I'm back on track next wk

Meals:
Meal 1
*not really a meal cauz I ran outa time
8 oz coffee
2 T cream
supp: thyroid, 2 Lean Out, 3 Liver pills

Meal 2
1/2 oats
2 yolks
4 whites
1 protein bar

Meal 3
3 oz. chicken
1 cup green beans
supp: 2 vits

Meal 4
same as 3
8 oz coffee
2 oz. cream

Meal 5
6 oz. Lean pork
1-2 cups Broccoli

Meal 6
1 cup cottage
2 stalk celery

Total: 1580
Fat: 70 g ( 42% )
Carbs: 70 g ( 15% )
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 159 g ( 43% )



Posted by: Burner02

it frigin STOPPED snowing here...
Dammit!
Of course, I no longer have a 4X4...so not too bad..we just need mucho accumulation...

Hiya Lina! Nope, no date...yet.
I AM shy...why do you not believe me??? really....I am getting better though....I was workig the club on Tuesday, and walked up to some really good lookig girl who was just sitting therre and not appearing to be havning any fun. I gave her the 'you need to smile' sign, then walkewd up and said hiya.
I was just sort of smooth that night. After a couple of 'are you having fun 'type questions, I told her I had seen her earlier in the evening and just HAD to introduce myself, then had to go back to work....
I gota nice smile from her. I'm sure I'll see her again...


Can you come and cook for me? Puh-lease????




Posted by: lina

You are NOT shy!! Just stop it!

Good moves there! Girls like that... not too aggressive and polite! Shows by her smiling to you... But sounds like you know exactly what to do!

Sure I'll come cook for you!

Good to see here today.. I was wondering were you went.... working tonight?



Posted by: Burner02

I was off the past two days.
I WAS going to work tonight, but the other guy I work with will not behere tomorrow, so cannot come in late.
No way I can work here today for 12 hours, go to gym, go to club, get out @ 0230 hrs, and back here @0600 hrs and repeat that exact same schedule for Saturday....

Man, I am having bad luck with this one girl...she told me she works at a Foley's. I stopped one afternoon to see if she was there...didn't see her. I happened to be in the area yesterday, so stopped in again. This time she was there, but at lunch. I can't keep showing up...that would be wrong. I do have to get backthere one more time...I was buying a couple sweaters (I love 80% after season sales..) but do not want to feel like a friggin stalker..I gues I might see her again at the club if nothing else...
Oh the chef is someone else.
Jeez...why don't people belive me when I say I am shy? You oght to see me around cute girls. I am a wreck.
See..at work..I am in my environment...it is easy there. Say hi, say something clever (hopefully) and move on....

Did you see that Nissan has some nice new SUV out?
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2003/niss...ble..1.Nissan*

I saw it in the mall yesterday...not too shabby looking..
How goes the car search?



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Burner02
You oght to see me around cute girls. I am a wreck.
That is so cute!

Well, why don't you call the restaurant... find out if she's working a certain day.... then on that day she is working order something 'togo' and pretend you happen to be there picking up you food and didn't know she'd be there... OK, I'm being sneeky!

I did see the Nissan on the road too... I liked it since it looked quite rugged but the back I didn't like. It has a big hump in the back where the spare tire is supposed to go (it's on the inside of the car) and the hump is off centered , more towards the left, so I didn't care for that!

We are just looking but not buying yet... we are not in a hurry... who knows we may not even buy... we are watching the economy and waiting a bit..



Posted by: Burner02

What? My 'issues' are cute?? great...thanx...


I like your train of thought on the idea, however, I am talkig about a girl who works at a department store, not the chef...


Are you looking at the same Nissan I am ? I am looking and reading abotu this vehicle right now. There is no hump in the back..
Are you thinking x-terra?



Posted by: lina

I guess I can't keep your girls straight!

The link doesn't really show the back I don't think....

Maybe it's the xterra I'm thinking about!

I know my hubby doesn't want a Nissan though. He had one for many years and finally got rid of it when he met me! He was too ashamed to show it to me so I never saw it but apparently it was a wreck!

OK, off to take the chickens to the mall for their treat! They are home with moi today!

have a good weekend!!!! *wink* to all the girl!!!



Posted by: Burner02

you are a chicken farmer too??

um...I currently drive a Nissan....its ok. It had better be from what the previous owner seemed to have 'kept it up', or in his case..didn't...

if I had $$...that Lexus GX470...the Lexus version of the Toyota
4-runner I showed you last week...would be in my garage....




Posted by: lina

Yep 2 chickens and I'm the head hen

The Nissan you showed me is very nice esp. the inside from what I can see the small pics. I like them all!

Lexus is a very nice car too and that's the one I originally liked but it's not a 7 seater. You know with all the car poos and playdates we do need a 7 seater. They are all so expensive!



Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by Burner02


if I had $$...that Lexus GX470...the Lexus version of the Toyota

Thats what I had for a little over a year....nice, but not that much better that the top level Landcruiser, and we had heaps of problems with it.

Hiya lina...unusual time for you to be online no??



Posted by: Burner02

yo! Kuso!
I thik you are thinking GS 470. The GX is all new for 2003. My friend has the GS 470...runs smooth as silk...maybe you just had a bad one?
Rare...butt it happens...



Posted by: oceangurl01

do you always keep your carbs same ??? i mean do you ever go down to 40 or 30 a day?



Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by Burner02
yo! Kuso!
I thik you are thinking GS 470. The GX is all new for 2003. My friend has the GS 470...runs smooth as silk...maybe you just had a bad one?
Rare...butt it happens...
LOL....to be honest, I dunno the American names well.......it was the Cygnus over here, 2001 model I think and I think I got a dud!



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by kuso
Thats what I had for a little over a year....nice, but not that much better that the top level Landcruiser, and we had heaps of problems with it.

Hiya lina...unusual time for you to be online no??
Lexus and Landcruisers are nice cars!

Not unusual, time to get up to workout! I usually wakeup around 5-6am and weekends about the same...



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by oceangurl01
do you always keep your carbs same ??? i mean do you ever go down to 40 or 30 a day?
I am planning to lower my carbs later... I am doing this moderate carb 75-100g for maybe a few more weeks and then if I stall, I'll lower the carbs and increase the protein/efa then...

If I stall again, I will decrease the cals ever so slowly...

If I stall again, I will increase my cardio...

That's my plan to get ready for the summer!

Thanks for stopping by ocean gurl!



Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
I usually wakeup around 5-6am and weekends about the same...
Crazy is a word that comes to mind



Posted by: sara

when you lower your carbs, how long you stay low on it?



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
Not unusual, time to get up to workout! I usually wakeup around 5-6am and weekends about the same...
that, my dear is TWISTED!

You DO know what the S in Saturday & Sunday are for?
S= SLEEP IN!



Posted by: lina

sara, here's my response to ocean gurl on the same page:
http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...549#post292549

Are you two the same person? Your style and questions are similar...

Burner and Kuso, yeah, I do need to sleep in more!



Posted by: lina

EDT Workout
I have decided to change things around a bit and to try this new workout... I got this from dvlmn and I understand that he and TP worked on this... I took it and changed somethings around a bit to fit my gym layout...since this workout is essentially all supersets so I don't want to be walking back and forth hogging all the equipment... This is still work in progress and we'll see if things will change...

Monday
Chest and Bicep /Cardio

A.......Dumbell Bench (Chest)
.........Dumbbell Curl (Bi)
B.......Incline DB Press (Chest)
.........Incline DB Curl (Bi)
C.......Incline Flyes (Chest)
.........Preacher EZ (Bi)

Tuesday
Legs

A.......Hacks
.........SLDL
B.......Squats
.........Standing Calf (Calves)
C.......Extensions
.........Curls

Wednesday
Abs/Cardio

A.......Knee-ins on bench
.........Decline crunch
B.......Vertical Leg raise
.........Vertical Leg crunch
C.......Decline crunch
.........Decline Legraise with hip up

Thursday
Back and Tricep /Cardio

A.......Pulldown (back)
.........V-Bar Press (tri)
B.......Deadlift (back)
.........Close-Grip Press (tri)
C.......Lat Row (back)
.........Reverse-grip Press (tri)

Friday
Shoulders / Calves / Cardio

A.......Dumbbell Press
.........Lateral Raises
B.......Bent Over Lats
.........Seated Calf (calves)
C.......Upright Row
.........Shrugs

TP and dvlmn any comments? Anyone else?



Posted by: Twin Peak

Looks good except its WAY to much work.

If you look through my current journal HERE, you'll not that my first EDT was only 2 20 minute sessions per BP. I added a third when using an androgen (1-test) because of the increased recovery. And that is what DVLMN and I discussed and why he is doing three. So please, reduce it to 2 20 minute intervals pre BP, and PLEASE read my journal as it relates to EDT, because you need to understand how to progress, etc.



Posted by: dvlmn666

Ok cutie, your missing part of the plan.

Group A: supersetted for a total of 20 minutes. You keep a total
of the reps performed for each exercise in that 20 minutes. You start with a weight that you fail and are doing sets of 1-3 reps by the ned of the 20 minutes and still only get 32 reps. Once you can get 40 reps in the 20 minutes then Increase the weight.

Group B: Drop this it's not in the origional plan and because of the intensity of doing group A and C you will be plenty sore, we only have it in there during the 1-t and 4AD cycles he did, and I am curently doing. They help in muscle recovery. However if you want to try to keep them on Alternate every 2 weeks. (1. Heavy Singles until failure then 2-3 high reps sets (12-15 reps) 2. 4-6 sets of 12-15 reps) all those in another 20 minutes.

Group C: supersetted for a total of 20 minutes. You keep a total
of the reps performed for each exercise in that 20 minutes. You start with a weight that you fail and are doing sets of 1-3 reps by the ned of the 20 minutes and still only get 42 reps. Once you can get 50 reps in the 20 minutes then Increase the weight.


Here is an example of how mine went today:

Group A:
Incline DB Bench: 12,9,6,8,5 for a total of 40 (Increase the weight next week)
DB Curls: 9,8,5,6,5 for a total of 33 (Keep the weight the same until I can get 40 reps)

Group B:
DB Flat Bench: 12x65,12x65,11x65,8x65,8x65
Standing DB Curls: 12x30,12x30,12x30,9x30,8x30

This was week 4 so next week group B moves back to the heavy singles.

Group C:
Decline Hammer: 9,6,6,5,6,4,4,4,3 total of 47 (stay same til hit 50)
Preacher EZ Curls: 8,7,6,5,5,5,4,4,4, total of 48 (stay same til hit 50)

Did that make sense? I hope so



Posted by: Twin Peak

And keep in mind that when he says "superset" its not literallya superset. You can and should rest a bit between sets. It only becomes a race against the clock when you need to beat the previous weeks rep totals. That is always the goal. More reps than the week before, with the same weight, in the same time. That is progress, EDT style.



Posted by: dvlmn666

yeah, if you notice when the reps are higher than a previous set that's usually when I took a longer break.



Posted by: Twin Peak

And getting more than 7 sets per BP is an impossibility.



Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:
Originally posted by Twin Peak
And getting more than 7 sets per BP is an impossibility.
Think I should take a longer break on some exercises, because there are a few in my plan were I get 8-10 sets because I end up down to 2-3 reps/set.



Posted by: butterfly

Hey Lina

Just wanted to say hi and good luck with the workout!!!



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Twin Peak
Looks good except its WAY to much work.

If you look through my current journal HERE, you'll not that my first EDT was only 2 20 minute sessions per BP. I added a third when using an androgen (1-test) because of the increased recovery. And that is what DVLMN and I discussed and why he is doing three. So please, reduce it to 2 20 minute intervals pre BP, and PLEASE read my journal as it relates to EDT, because you need to understand how to progress, etc.
OK, seems like I missed the whole mark here but I'm liking what I did today so maybe mine will be an adaptation of EDT not full original EDT... or just a mambo jambo plan...

But I have the habit of supersetting when I'm at the gym because I just HATE idle time waiting around so I'm always jumping to do something else in between sets... so with that...

Can I...

1. Do 3 parts of A, B, C of 15 min each, not 20 min? I quickly realize that with 20 min today of 3 parts I was going to overtrain myself...

2. I didn't realize they were 1-3 reps sets... I was doing more like 10 reps per set with about 4 sets per exercise... I know EDT said use a "failure weight" but I am little afraid of injury and I do like the fact of this higher volume training.



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by dvlmn666
Ok cutie, your missing part of the plan.

Group A: supersetted for a total of 20 minutes. You keep a total
of the reps performed for each exercise in that 20 minutes. You start with a weight that you fail and are doing sets of 1-3 reps by the ned of the 20 minutes and still only get 32 reps. Once you can get 40 reps in the 20 minutes then Increase the weight.


Group B: Drop this it's not in the origional plan and because of the intensity of doing group A and C you will be plenty sore, we only have it in there during the 1-t and 4AD cycles he did, and I am curently doing. They help in muscle recovery. However if you want to try to keep them on Alternate every 2 weeks. (1. Heavy Singles until failure then 2-3 high reps sets (12-15 reps) 2. 4-6 sets of 12-15 reps) all those in another 20 minutes.

Group C: supersetted for a total of 20 minutes. You keep a total
of the reps performed for each exercise in that 20 minutes. You start with a weight that you fail and are doing sets of 1-3 reps by the ned of the 20 minutes and still only get 42 reps. Once you can get 50 reps in the 20 minutes then Increase the weight.


Here is an example of how mine went today:

Group A:
Incline DB Bench: 12,9,6,8,5 for a total of 40 (Increase the weight next week)
DB Curls: 9,8,5,6,5 for a total of 33 (Keep the weight the same until I can get 40 reps)

Group B:
DB Flat Bench: 12x65,12x65,11x65,8x65,8x65
Standing DB Curls: 12x30,12x30,12x30,9x30,8x30

This was week 4 so next week group B moves back to the heavy singles.

Group C:
Decline Hammer: 9,6,6,5,6,4,4,4,3 total of 47 (stay same til hit 50)
Preacher EZ Curls: 8,7,6,5,5,5,4,4,4, total of 48 (stay same til hit 50)

Did that make sense? I hope so
If you say that you are doing 1-3 reps why is it that for your DB curls you have ~ 9,8,5,6,5 as your reps?

DB Curls: 9,8,5,6,5 for a total of 33 (Keep the weight the same until I can get 40 reps)

Also, I'm not quite understanding Group B so I'll need to look at your journal and TP's...

OK, this is work in progress!

Maybe I should get 1-AD to go along with this workout!





NOT!



Posted by: dvlmn666

They aren't supposed to be 1-3 rep sets but at the end of the 20 minutes you squeeze them in if you have to in order to beat the number of reps you did the workout before.

In you plan how do you plan on knowing when to progress to a higher weight? And if your not planning on going higher weight, this will probably be good to shake up your routine for like 2-3 weeks after that your body will have adapted to it.



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by butterfly
Hey Lina

Just wanted to say hi and good luck with the workout!!!
Hi B!

Thanks B!! I'm trying here... with the help of TP and dvlmn I'll get this thing figured out!

How are you doing?



Posted by: butterfly

Doing pretty good... trying to sell our house, get back in the gym regularly, and super busy at work.



Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
If you say that you are doing 1-3 reps why is it that for your DB curls you have ~ 9,8,5,6,5 as your reps?

DB Curls: 9,8,5,6,5 for a total of 33 (Keep the weight the same until I can get 40 reps)

Also, I'm not quite understanding Group B so I'll need to look at your journal and TP's...

OK, this is work in progress!

Maybe I should get 1-AD to go along with this workout!





NOT!
Well I usually don't get down to 1-3 reps/set except on the side laterals and sometimes the pulldowns if I goof up and don't take enough of a rest between the sets. Today I was able to get higher reps in each set. But if I'd have had to go another say 5 minutes the sets would definately have been down in the 2-4 range.

Group B is something TP just added to the origional plan. The amount of stress you put on your body with just A and C will take the whole week to recover completely and be ready for the next time you hit that body part.

No PS/PH's for you, I've seen a few girls at the gym that I'm a trainer at now that you can tell have done some intersting stuff. lmao One has a voice deeper than mine. lmao



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by dvlmn666
In you plan how do you plan on knowing when to progress to a higher weight? And if your not planning on going higher weight, this will probably be good to shake up your routine for like 2-3 weeks after that your body will have adapted to it.
I was thinking this too!

That's a very good idea... kinda like cycling low/heavy and high/light....

How do I know if I need to progress? I was going to use the same rep max as you maybe 40-60 range... but I don't know...

What do you think is this overtraining?



Posted by: Twin Peak

For a 20 minute interval lets say you choose incline barbells and Pulldowns.

For each exercise you pick a weight that you would fail at around the 10th rep.

You would use that weight for the entire 20 minutes.

On your first set of each (incline plus pull downs) you would stop somewhere around the 6-8 reps, leaving some in reserve. Eventually around the 3-5 set, that same number of reps would become a FAILURE set as your muscles fatigue. Make sense? Your subsequent sets would then be to failure AND use even lower reps. Since you aren't going any heavier though, joints and ligaments should be okay.

If you are getting more than 7 sets per BP (that is 14 sets per 20 minutes) than you aren't resting enough and you are not training intensly enough (using enough weight).

Make sense?



Posted by: lina

Yes it makes sense TP and seems like I was doing it right...

Since this is my first week I am being conservative and not picking too heavy a weight though I have seen myself sometimes needing to increase the weight half way through...

I have been aiming for about 4-5 sets per BP so far(10 reps)... I love the way this feels and I feel like I am being productive with my time and getting lots done... Hate Idle Time!

I was going to post my workout last night but after those 2 bedtime stories to my kids I was out cold at 8pm!



Posted by: jstar

Hey Lina

Looks like you are trying a new weight routine? Interesting! Is it supposed to be a circuit style (done in 20 mins)?

2night is leg night for me so I'm sure to be sitting at my computer later...lol

Have a good one



Posted by: lina

Heya j!!!

Glad to see you didn't go MIA on us!

It's 3x20=60min of training but I'm going to more likely do 3x15min instead...pretty intense so I don't wanna burn out

Have a good leg night and I'll try to catch ya later maybe later tonight too! I have a girls night out tonight too...



Posted by: Burner02

Hiya Lina!
HAppy 'Hump Day'!


How's you? Me? I am recovering form a doozie of a cold...I think this burning the candle at both ends thing is finally catchingup to me. I had to reschedule my exam from this Friday to Saturday 22 March. I have not been able to study with all the friggin cold mds I have been pounding, plus just relaxing and trying to recover...oh well...only a few more weeks left and thenI can get back onto the gym regular like again..

Jeez, Look at you go! I get the feeling you'd KILL me if I were to try and keep up w/ you on these high speed workouts you do...keep up the good work and follow what TP and Dvlmn suggest!




Posted by: lina

Hi Burner!!

Glad you are here to wish me a 'Happy Hump Day'!

It is a hump day for me as I'm struggling to get along with my son! I'm going take him out for a special dinner tonight and some one-on-one to smooth things out....

I hope you do feel better! I know it must be tough for you trying to get things going but you'll get there. Is your mom making chicken soup for you? If you need some I do have some cans of soup I can mail you! Maybe ladychef can come make some gourmet soup for you?



Posted by: Burner02

uh-oh...mom-son counsleing session?
I am always here to wish you a great day!

I am feeling better, thanx! The cold meds are really drying me out though!

I hadrly see my mother..and they (parents) only live 15 minutes away...

I'd like to have lady chef cook for me..I only see her every once in a while @ the club though...
(need to work onthat..)




Posted by: jstar

Hey girl...hope you had a good day.
I took a hip-hop class tonight at my gym.
WOW I could not catch on for the life of me
I give you props for being able to do those moves!

I will be back tomorrow, gotta retire now so I can get up early and do more cardio. (Oh, joy!!!):o



Posted by: Burner02

ha!
Lina's got moves




Posted by: lina

Hey j! I hope you had fun though with the hip hop class.... It probably takes a while to get into the funk of things and don't forget the other people in the class have been taking the class for a while! If you like it maybe you can try it again...or maybe time to try that belly dancing class! That sounds like a riot!

G'morn Burner! I'm just havin' fun with the beat! Wassup today? Hows studying?



Posted by: lina

Time for an update

I know I should stick with one weight. I am still trying to figure out my appropriate weight and hopefully next week I'll have it down... my gym is very busy at 6am so sometimes supersetting is not possible so I break each segment down to 10 min each exercise..

Monday 3/10/03
Chest/Bi


A......DB Press (Chest)
15 lbs.....10 reps, 10, 10, 10......20lbs.......8 reps, 8, 8 = 64 reps
........DB Curl (bi)
10lbs......10 reps, 10, 10, 10......12.5lbs.....8 reps, 8, 8 = 64 reps


B......Incline DB Press.........15/10, 20/10, 20/10, 20/10 = 40 reps

........Preacher curl..............25/10, 25/10, 25/10, 25/10 = 40 reps


C......Incline Flyes...............15/10, 20/10, 20/10, 20/10, 20/10 = 50 reps

........Incline Bi....................12.5/10, 12.5/10, 12.5/10, 12.5/10, 12.5/10 = 50 reps


Tues
Legs

A......Hacks.....40+bar/10, 50+bar/10, 50+bar/10, 50+bar/10 = 40 reps

........SLDL......40+bar/10, 40+bar/10, 40+bar/10, 40+bar/10 = 40 reps


B......Squats....70+bar/10, 10,10,10,10 = 50 reps

....Seated Calves.....80/10, 10, 10....90/10, 10, 10 = 50 reps


C..........Extension.....45/10, 50/10, 10,10, 10 = 50 reps

............Curl...............40/10, 10, 8, 8, 8 = 54 reps

* Unable to superset here.... equipment was not available

D....10 min stretching

E....Abs on Swiss Ball
40 reps mid/ 20 reps side/ 20 resp side



Posted by: lina

Thurs Mar 13, 2003

Workout
Back/Tri/Cardio


A..........Pulldown.....60lbs: 10/10/10/10 =40reps
............V bar pressdown....70 lbs: 10/10/9/8/5 =42reps
** Unable to superset here

B.......Overgrip Chinup.....40lbs asst: 8/8/8/8/8 =40reps
.........Dips..........40lbs asst: 8/8/8/8/8= =40reps

C.....Swiss Bentover BB row....bar+30lbs: 10/10/10/10 =40reps
.......French Press Ez bar........25lbs: 10/10/10/10 =40reps

** Note to self: work lower back. I noticed that this is mostly upperback workout today at the end of the session but the equipment was either busy or not easy to access with ss.

D.....Cardio Elliptical 25min.....300cals


Meals
Meal1
1/2 tin albacore tuna
8 oz coffee
2 T cream
supps: thyroid, 2 vits

Meal 2
1/4 cup oats
1 yolk
3 whites
1/2 scoop MP vanilla
1/2 tin tuna
--- water: 1 L

Meal 3
6 oz albacore tuna
2 stalks celery

Meal 4
1 chicken breast
1 sheet graham crackers
8 oz coffee
2 T light cream, splenda

Meal 5
1.5 oz shrimp raw
2.5 oz ground pork
1 cup watercress
2 snowpeas
1 cup chicken broth

Total: 1234
Fat: 51 455 38%

Carbs: 48 170 14%
Fiber: 5 0 0%

Protein: 146 584 48%




...that's it so far



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
G'morn Burner! I'm just havin' fun with the beat! Wassup today? Hows studying?
"Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night Forget about the worries on your mind"

Can you think of the song? Think 80's, think silly martial arts movie.
Here's a HUGE hint: "Who's the master! SHONUFF!"

The studying? IS going well. I had another pre-exam last night. I think I did ok. I am about to do a self grade. (we turned i our scantrons and got the answer sheets with the formunlas and such in return) My closing sheet didn't balance..

I put my 2nd mortgage ni the wrong friggin column...it's amazing how a simole 3500.00 error can throw a whole sheet off...

I am alot better than I was the last time. I just have a lot of stuff to go over. My exam is now NEXT Satuday, so I will have plenty of time to get it down pat. We will be having another study group this Sunday, and maybe during the week as well. I will be fine.

Just another couple weeks and I can get back into the swing of things with the gym...and not a moment too soon! I am getting mooshy! It is getting warmer at night as well. I am going abck to the mid shift at the end of the month, so I will be able to do some running on shift at night around the base perimeter. Its pretty peacefullrunning at night..no traffic (exhaust fumes) noise....kinda like it.

Today is a LONG day for moi. I got up @ 0430 this morning, will work my 12 hours, goto the gym, pound my chest into oblivion, then go to the club and work until 0230. I will get to bed around 0300 tomorrow...
LONG day....
I SO need a hot tub!



Posted by: lina

Burner, I am TERRIBLE at naming tunes or movies!!!! Don't make me do this! All I hear is (haha) Gloria's Estefan song that was popular too in the 80's "Rythm of the Night" I believe it's called! I really do look forward to those hip hop classes every Thursday night... I love'm

Are those cold medicine making you drowsy again? Don't put those numbers in the wrong column again! Good that you are practicing and have another workstudy! Goodluck!

Getting mooshy huh? We don't want that! Com'on pal! Good that atleast you can run on your shift..nothings better to break up the boredom and sounds like the weather there is really picking up! We are getting some more snow today! Bahumbug!

Have a good workout and don't get another fool to spot you again!



Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by Burner02
"Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night Forget about the worries on your mind"

Can you think of the song? Think 80's, think silly martial arts movie.
Here's a HUGE hint: "Who's the master! SHONUFF!"
ROTFLMFAO!!

Dude...that movie sucked so much it ROCKED!!! LOL...I`ve seen it a million times but can`t remember the title...I do remember the hot babe though



Hiya lina...doing well?



Posted by: Burner02

for Lina's sake: The Last Dragon.
I remember watching that movie in the theaters WAY back when..
That was Vanity. One of Prince's (the used to be a symbol now a name again prodigy)


I'd love for it to be snowing here too! We are so far in deficit of moisture here....it isn't funny. It sux that both coasts are having much weather to include floods...and we are drying up....someone upstairs has an odd sense of humor...



Posted by: kuso

Quote:
Originally posted by Burner02
for Lina's sake: The Last Dragon.
I remember watching that movie in the theaters WAY back when..
That was Vanity. One of Prince's (the used to be a symbol now a name again prodigy)
Vanity was HOT ...and that movie kicked ass...I think I may have even bought it on video :o



Posted by: Burner02

I wish I had the 'glow'...




Posted by: kuso

I wish I had Vanity



Posted by: Burner02

oh..I have no doubt that you have vanity in some sort...




Posted by: lina

TGIF March 14,2003

Friday!

Workout

Shoulders/Light Cardio/Abs

A...................DB Press (15lbs)....8,8,8,8,8 =40reps
................Bentover Lats(12.5)....8,8,8,8,8 =40reps
* did a few sets for warmups here. I think next time I could go higher with the DB press.

B............Beth Horn Move.(8lbs)8,8,8,8,8 =40reps
.........Knee-ins/V-ups (bw)...15,15,15,15,15 =75reps
* I like this shoulder move got a great pump

C........Upright Row...(35lbs)..8,8,8,8,12 =44reps
..........Shrugs...........(22.5)8,8,8,8,17 =49reps
* Increase next time

D.....light elliptical 20min

Meals
Meal1
2.5 oz pork
1.5 oz shrimp
8 oz coffee
2 T l. cream
supps: thyroid

--------------- water 1L
Meal2
1/4 cup oats
4 whites
1 yolk
1/2 protein powder vanilla
supps: 2 multis

--------------------water: 2L
Meal3
4.5 oz chicken
1 cup green beans
1 oz. pistachios
1/2 slice cheese
1/2 slice ham

Meal4
same as 2

Meal5
4.5 oz chicken
1 cup green beans

Meal5
broccoli
1/2 cup cottage


...more to come


Total: 1485
Fat: 70 634 44%
Sat: 19 167 12%
Poly: 7 59 4%
Mono: 19 170 12%
Carbs: 62 199 14%
Fiber: 12 0 0%
Protein: 155 621 43%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%
Calorie Breakdown




Posted by: Twin Peak

Looks good. What's a beth horn movement?

Also, if your reps are able to stay constant, the weight is too light!



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Twin Peak
Looks good. What's a beth horn movement?

Also, if your reps are able to stay constant, the weight is too light!
Beth Horn Raise:
The way you do it is to start with dumbbells in each hand standing up with your feet shoulder width apart. Hold the dumbbells overhand grip and rest them on the front of your thighs. Start by doing a front raise lifting the dumbbell up to shoulder width in front of your body until your arms are paralell with the ground. From their take the dumbells out to the side at the same height so that your arms are sticking out on either side of you. The last part is to then lower the weight back down to your sides and then move your hands back to the original position. In total their are 3 parts to this movement. Up, along and down. Does that make sense?

Yes your right TP! I will increase them next time! Thanks for stopping by and checking up on me!



Posted by: Twin Peak

Yes makes sense. Not very efficient though.

In effect, you are doing the positive motion for front raises and the negative motion for side raises, and neither the front nor the side delt get worked effectively.

If I can't convince you to drop these, can I at least get you to reverse the movement every other set?



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Twin Peak
Yes makes sense. Not very efficient though.

In effect, you are doing the positive motion for front raises and the negative motion for side raises, and neither the front nor the side delt get worked effectively.

If I can't convince you to drop these, can I at least get you to reverse the movement every other set?
Really huh?

I guess you are right that the side delt don't get worked that much only when I'm going from front raised position to the side raised position... but I can feel it fry my delts ...there is also lot of TUT there so maybe that's why it does work for some...

I will drop it here then and use this move with another routine when I am not doing EDT....or maybe use it when I don't have time to do all the different delts exercises....



Posted by: Burner02

hiya lina!



Posted by: jstar

Hey Lina!

How was your weekend? Go to the parade?

Sorry I am not online 2 much, except at work



Posted by: lina

OK, here goes...

I have not been good updating and on track lately... Lots of excuses from sickness to being busy .

Anyway, I decided to take this yoga class last night. Wow, was it every a great workout. I was able to keep up with the instructor for the most part but I think I'll get better once I keep doing this regularly.

It was ...uhum...very erotic I thought ... Well first the room was totally dark except just a few candles... then she had us do all these different poses and stretches.. some of them I just burst out laughing since they were totally wacked and no way I thought I could do! But I did try and manage some! We did bridges, splits, and lots of weird stretches that required lots of balance and core muscles.

Then there was another male instructor, totally hot and built, that goes around helping people. I was in a 'child's pose' and he comes to me... puts his hands on my back on pushes my back down. I was already sweating and breathing heavily from all the stretches before and now he puts more pressure on my back, hence pushing my chest into my thighs! I could hardly breathe! He was doing this for at least 10 min... and I'm thinking when is he going to stop!? Almost seem like a dance him pushing and moi resisting... I dunno but I thought he was taking too much time with me...But at the same time it felt very erotic.... oh, naughty me!

I think I'm hoked on yoga!





Posted by: lina

OK, my workouts...

Wed Mar 26
Chest/Bi


A. DB Press.....(22.5lbs*) reps: 8,7,8,8,9= 40
....DB Curl.......(15lbs*) reps: 8,8,8,8,10 = 42

B. Incline DB Press.....(20lbs) reps: 8,8,8,8,10 = 42
....Hammer Strength Preacher..(25lbs) reps: 8,8,8,8,10 = 42

C. Incline Flyes....(22.5*lbs) reps: 8,8,8,8,10 = 42
.....Incline DB curl....(15lbs) reps: 6,6,6,6,5,4,4 = 37

I had an awesome workout... great pump afterwards...went up in the db press, db curl, incline flyes. So pretty happy today

Meals

Meal 1
coffee
1 oz half and half
1/4 cup oats
1/2 protein powder

Meal 2
1/4 cup oats
1/2 protein powder
2 yolks
4 whites

Meal 3
1 cup salad
1 T Balsamic Newmans
5 oz chicken

...so far



Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
OK, my workouts...

Wed Mar 26
Chest/Bi


A. DB Press.....(22.5lbs*) reps: 8,7,8,8,9= 40
....DB Curl.......(15lbs*) reps: 8,8,8,8,10 = 42

B. Incline DB Press.....(20lbs) reps: 8,8,8,8,10 = 42
....Hammer Strength Preacher..(25lbs) reps: 8,8,8,8,10 = 42

C. Incline Flyes....(22.5*lbs) reps: 8,8,8,8,10 = 42
.....Incline DB curl....(15lbs) reps: 6,6,6,6,5,4,4 = 37

I had an awesome workout... great pump afterwards...went up in the db press, db curl, incline flyes. So pretty happy today
Still, you are obviously not going heavy enough, if your reps aren't decreasing by the 3rd or 4th set.



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
OK, here goes....But at the same time it felt very erotic.... oh, naughty me!

I think I'm hoked on yoga!

I bet your husband didn't know what hit him last night then?
One of the girls in my class was into yoga...I need to talk to her....I already told her I'd get her into the club as my guest...




Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Twin Peak
Still, you are obviously not going heavy enough, if your reps aren't decreasing by the 3rd or 4th set.
Really?

I'm sitting here and my arms are hurting!(bis)

My chest is OK. (what chest! )

I dunno if I can go higher cauz I was really pushing it at the end. Plus I'm afraid to injure myself...

What I like bout this style of training is that I can see my weights increasing and my reps. I'm pushing myself.

I think I will increase next week then...



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Burner02
I bet your husband didn't know what hit him last night then?
One of the girls in my class was into yoga...I need to talk to her....I already told her I'd get her into the club as my guest...
Oh, lala...yes she must be flexible too! You ought to take a class with her! Make sure you wear long pants, if you wear shorts God only would know what might fall out when you have one leg behind your neck and the other leg is standing straight up on the floor!

Hubby still doesn't know... maybe tonight!



Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
Really?

I'm sitting here and my arms are hurting!(bis)

My chest is OK. (what chest! )

I dunno if I can go higher cauz I was really pushing it at the end. Plus I'm afraid to injure myself...

What I like bout this style of training is that I can see my weights increasing and my reps. I'm pushing myself.

I think I will increase next week then...
Why would you get injured if you use strict form?

If you can keep up the same number of reps, ya'ain't going heavy enough.



Posted by: dvlmn666

Actually if you look her last set is the highest number of reps on almost everything. Which means you have to up the weight, because you can definately handle the weight very well that your doing.



Posted by: Twin Peak

Also means she likely isn't warming up well enough. For shame.



Posted by: lina

TP and dvlmn,

I agree. I think is more of a mental block that I'm trying to overcome and also trying to see where my strength is at. I am slowly learning week by week where my strength is at and upping it. Next week I will up them again.

Also, with this type of training after yesterdays workout I realize a CKD diet is not best for me. I do need my carbs to refuel after such intense workout for me. Maybe after this 8 wks is over I'll try it.....but that bowl of Capt'n Crunch does sound yum! In my case it would be a bowl of Honey Nut Shredded Wheat



Posted by: lina

Thurs March 27
Legs/Calves/Dance class

With legs I don't want to go too heavy since I don't want to bulk too much

A......Hack Squat Machine (70lbs)....12/12/12/12/12/12/12= 84*reps Will increase next week
.......SLDL with BB (40lbs plates).....8/8/8/8/8/4= 44*

B. ...Squats Smith (80lbs)....12/12/12/12/12= 60*
.......Seated Calf (100 lbs).....8/8/10/12/13=51*

C......This was a warped Superset since I don't have the machines available so I did this whenever a machine was available.
.....Leg Curl....(50lbs)....8/8/8/8/6=38
.....Standing Calf (215lbs)....8/8/8/8/8=40
.....Leg Ext.....(60lbs)....8/6/6/8/8/8=44

* I think I might have strong calves here since most of the guys I was working in with did less..either that or I'm doing something wrong

Meals
Meal 1
1/4 cup cottage 1%
5 BCAAs
thyroid meds
coffee
1 oz. half half

Meal 2
1/4 cup oats
1 yolk
4 whites
1/2 Protein Powder
2 multivits

Meal 3
2 mesquite chicken pcs
2 cups salad
1 cup broccoli
1 T Newmans Balsamic

Meal 4
6 oz albacore tuna
1 T flax
1 cup broccoli

Meal 5
5 oz chicken
1 T safflower oil
1 cup broccoli

Meal 6
1 cup cottage cheese

Total: 1479
Fat: 71 637 43%
Sat: 9 77 5%
Poly: 21 193 13%
Mono: 9 83 6%
Carbs: 45 143 10%
Fiber: 9 0 0%
Protein: 171 684 47%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%



Posted by: Twin Peak

Or the guys are sissys.



Posted by: lina

Yeah, I like to think so!



Posted by: Twin Peak

And next time, you should tell them so!



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally posted by lina
Thurs March 27
Legs/Calves/Dance class

With legs I don't want to go too heavy since I don't want to bulk too much

hiya L!
Oh, damn...she said it...I'm suprised TP didn't jump you on this one...You do of course know how hard it is for a women to get BIG legs? Are you taking a testosterone supplement?
Rip them legs, lady! I doubt that they will get huge!

TP can better tell you than I...but I wouldn't be too worried about getting to big...

Cottage cheese for breakfast? You my dear...are hard core!




Posted by: lina

TP, I am not rude like that in person ... online that's a different story... J/K

Burner, I kinda have a different thinking about legs vs arms. Arms I have no fear of going heavy but legs I do think they will bulk since there is more fat there and tend to make my legs look thicker.... Maybe I'm wrong on this one too... but I read that many competitors try to tome down their legs by doing lower weights and higher reps How are ya btw? Getting ready for the weekend?



Posted by: Twin Peak

Good point burner.

Lower weights and higher reps, BAH!

You either build muscle or you don't. If you are perfectly happy with the AMOUNT of muscle, then fine, just seek to maintain, nothing wrong with already being perfect.

But if you think there is a such thing as workout to improve TONE, again I say -- BAH!

Just lift heavy, and if/when they get too *musclular* (as opposed to too big), then you just do legs less often, say everyother week, or you reduce intensity for maintenance.



Posted by: Twin Peak

And you don't want to explicitly tell them so, just chuckle when they are doing their sets.



Posted by: Burner02

Hey!
I am fine...about to go and eat...hmm...food...
80% lean burger...w/ cottage cheese....

This is my last day shift for the next two months...I have this weekend off form here, and will be working the club all weekend...I might even get to get a nice motorcycle ride in on Sunday. Cannot get up too much into the mountains...too much dirt on roads..plus bike needs some maintenenace...so no pushing it..
What are y'alls plans?



Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Twin Peak
Good point burner.

Lower weights and higher reps, BAH!

You either build muscle or you don't. If you are perfectly happy with the AMOUNT of muscle, then fine, just seek to maintain, nothing wrong with already being perfect.

But if you think there is a such thing as workout to improve TONE, again I say -- BAH!

Just lift heavy, and if/when they get too *musclular* (as opposed to too big), then you just do legs less often, say everyother week, or you reduce intensity for maintenance.
Actually I don't know what I should be doing but noway I'm posting pics of my bubble butt and thunder thighs.. I think when God was giving out butts to all Asians he gave 'm all to me!

I do have lots of muscles there but also lots of fat...



Posted by: Burner02

zip it! look at atht avatar! I SERIOUSLY doubt you have anythiing of a bubble butt..or thunder thighs.
Let US be the jusdge! (Yes, my relentless pursuit to see some good, quality pics of you..)

I'm even considering posting my 'before' pic..and let me tell you...it ain't a pretty sight!

No way can you have this BB or TT with all the good w/outs you do and the good food you eat...
So there..




Posted by: lina

Quote:
Originally posted by Burner02
Hey!
I am fine...about to go and eat...hmm...food...
80% lean burger...w/ cottage cheese....

This is my last day shift for the next two months...I have this weekend off form here, and will be working the club all weekend...I might even get to get a nice motorcycle ride in on Sunday. Cannot get up too much into the mountains...too much dirt on roads..plus bike needs some maintenenace...so no pushing it..
What are y'alls plans?
Lean burger and cottage cheese sounds good now...I'm hungry too!

Last day shift? Awww that sucks!

Have fun on your ride on Sunday! I thought you sold that thing. Must be nice to be able to take that thing out on a gorgeous day.

Our plans? I think we need lots of yard work to be done and eventually take down those christmas lights outa our bushes

I'm gonna try to get a sitter for me and hubby to do something fun. I help my friend decorate her tables for an Oscar party this last Sunday and she gave me a nice gift certificate to a restaurant so maybe we'll go there!



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