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Firm For Life


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Posted by: Stacey


FIRM FOR LIFE thats my new journal name! I am starting something different and I needed to start a new journal. Also Since I haven't been able to workout in 4 weeks- I needed something to motivate me more!

My meals will be rotating carbs. Low/med/high carb days. Seems to work great for me!

My goals are to get FIRMER, and To stay This way for life.
I want to lean out my legs A LOT!

For my birthday I got "the firm" (go to firmdirect.com and you will see what I'm talking about!) It's so awesome! It comes with 2 steps, one is 6 inches, and the other is 8inches. You can stack them and its 14 inches! (for the FANNY LIFTER) It also comes with a bar that has weights on the end, and 3 DVD's~ different firm videos!

I have to say I tried it last night~ ITS HARD!!!!!!!! I use free weights throughout it..I used my 10 & 12# ones while they used 5 and 8#! I'm very excited about THE FIRM and can't wait to see my results!

I will start off rotating the videos (They all have weight training in them) will do them 4-5 times a week.
I will also run/walk 4-5 miles, 3 times a week.
And then will weight train 4-5 times a wk also!

I'm on a mission to Look my best!

HERE ARE MY STATS~
weigh: 123
height: 5'5
waist: 22 inches
hips: 34.5 inches
bust: 35 inches
thighs: WILL MEASURE
Biceps: Getting tonight
AGE: 24 & 2 days

my bodyfat is 15% as of surgery time (7-22)
I will get it retaken at a gym though.. that was done at the hospital.




Posted by: J'Bo

cant wait to see the before pics

great start to a journal sweety


Posted by: Stacey

Thank you J'bo!!!!
I don't know about before pics just yet. I am taking them though! (For Me)


Posted by: Stacey

Meals today:

1. 1/2c oats, 1 tbsp Nat. pb
4 eggwhites

2. 5 oz. chicken, 1 can green beans,
4 whole wheat pretzels, 4 saltfree peanuts (in the shell, have to break them up)

3. 3 slices of turkey breast
6 oz. Yogurt

4. 5 oz. chicken breast
1 cup dark green lettuce
1 can green beans
1 tbsp pb

5. 1.5 whey w/ water & 4 frozen strawberries


Posted by: Jenny

Great new journal sweets I like the name too


Posted by: Stacey

Thanks Jenny!


Posted by: Stacey

WORKOUT last night was 50 minutes of My first Firm video- its called "Complete aerobic & weight training"

This is how it describes it:

Complete Aerobics & Weight Training Video: Master Instructor Emily Welsh takes you through this total body, muscle shaping, fat burning workout that will help you to strengthen, tone and get FIRM! Plus for maximum benefit and variety – our new low- impact kickboxing moves are included.
Equipment: Fanny Lifter®, Sculpting stick™, Dumbbells

I was only able to do 50 minutes of it (It was also 10:30pm at night.. after the funeral/memorial service..and a long day)
but the video is 60 minutes or more I think?!


Posted by: J'Bo

Stace.

i eat more in 2 meals then you eat all day
you need to up those calories especially that protein honey.
now that your working out you need to feed those muscles.


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Great title!!!

Good luck with your new program!!!

YM


Posted by: shortstuff

Hi Stacey so glad to hear you are able to get back into your routine, I knwo that must feel awesome ;Good luck hun!!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by J'Bo
Stace.

i eat more in 2 meals then you eat all day
you need to up those calories especially that protein honey.
now that your working out you need to feed those muscles.
J'bo~ ya right girl! I eat
a lot!
My protein total for today will be 170



Posted by: Stacey

THANK YOU YM & SS!!!

Yes it feels awesome to be able to workout again! I was very getting impatient!


Posted by: J'Bo

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
J'bo~ ya right girl! I eat
a lot!
My protein total for today will be 170
170grams i dont even see 100g


Posted by: J'Bo

ok maybe your right i do see more than 100g but you should up your yogurt turkey breast meal hon.


Posted by: Stacey

ya I know!! Thank you for looking out for me honey! I didn't bring as much food as I thought today for work!
keep the advice coming though! I love it~ and need it!


Posted by: J'Bo

oh i will babe...just helping you get ready to do a photoshoot


Posted by: Stacey

Each of my chicken breast are 32g. of protein,
My Protein pwd. is 22 p a serving.. so 1.5 serving is 33g. protein~ Thats 97grams of protein right there.. then my eggwhites =16g plus my penut butter is 8grams of protein

My yogurt has 10g. of protein in it, my turkey breast is 5grams a slice~ So thats 15g. for 3 slices

then penuts, oatmeal (5g)

But J'BO you are right usually I have more protein.. Inormally have 2 protein shakes a day!


Posted by: Stacey

THANKS HONEY~~ I DO REALLY WANT TO DO A PHOTOSHOOT!!!!


Posted by: dvlmn666

Hi there, nice start to your new journal. Even though I was pretty impressed taht your other one got up to over 100 pages.

Lookin good though, and glad to see the doc is lettting you get back to workin out.


Posted by: aggies1ut

I used to have The Firm before I moved....good workouts, though I personally found that the cardio portion wasn't very challenging. That's just me though.


Posted by: J'Bo

Well Stace i think those are great meals anyways. did i tell you that your a hotty today yet? cause you are


Posted by: aggies1ut

Of course, if you are using 10 and 12 lb. weights, I'm sure that would wipe me out. lol


Posted by: Stacey

Thank you Dvlmn so much!! I misssss u around here!

I know can u believe~ 100 Pages! boy we can talk!! LoL!!

Come see me more honey!~


Posted by: Stacey

awwwww~Blushing~ J'bo Your hilarious!! Have I told YOU how sexy you are today??? !!! I almost bought this crimper thing at Target on my lunch break.. I think its the right thing to make my hair like yours in the photoshoot pics!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Ohhh And Jenny~~ I want to change my meals up a little.. but I'm sooooo DAMN PICKY Like Butterfly!!! SUCKS ~~ Soooo ANY suggestions you got- I'll take em' babe!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by aggies1ut
I used to have The Firm before I moved....good workouts, though I personally found that the cardio portion wasn't very challenging. That's just me though.
HEY! I use to use The Firm videos also and didn't think the cardio was that great either~ But All these videos are brand new--they are awesome!! But I will also Be speedwalking/running 4-5 miles a couple of times a wk with my dog! I'll never stop that

It is hard using the 10lb. and 12lb weights. I may try using my 8lb weights tonight until I get use to the routines they have, ya know?!


Posted by: dvlmn666

how's the puppy doing? And I will be around alot more. Plus gonna get a computer job when I move back to San Jose the end of September.


Posted by: Stacey

awwwww Cody is doing great!!! Thanks for asking. You know hes turned out to be a very calm dog!!! I LOVE Him! Hes sooo spoiled by me (Goes through a bag of bones a week!!) I take him everywhere I go! Hes my sweetiepie!! I Was JUST telling my Co-worker that Cody was too cute this morning~ This is what happend~
I was running late and I was putting my shoes on and said "Cody I gotta go to work now" and right when I said that he went and walked into his house and sat down! It was ADORABLE! I was like awwwwwwww I'm sorry honey!!!
Usually I have to say "cody get in your house" and he goes.. although some mornings he hides under the coffee table...
anyway..

Hows your girl? Are ya'll still living together? (you can Pm me if ya want- or just put it here)
Thats awesome about your new job!
And I'm sooooooo happy you will be on more- I'm getting much much more serious.. and really want to change my body!!! LIKE J'BO'S!!! LoL!!! Shes my inspiration!!

Take care sweets!!!


Posted by: dvlmn666

hahaah how cute. You have a great dog there.

We're still together, but her old company offered her a good raise and she's back up there working for them til I move to.

Dont' have a new job yet, but have some interesting prospects.

About time you get more serious. j/k but you'll do awesome.


Posted by: J'Bo

inspiration thats silly hotty. but thanks


Posted by: Stacey

Heya! Thanks! Hes my pride & joy!! I call him my little angel!
I'm glad you and your girl are still together!!! Well I hope you get a job as sooooon as you move!

I know.. I really needed to get serious.. too much shit has been keeping me from it.. and I don't want any more reasons! I am real thin, and my arms have great definition.. I can see veins, and when I'm resting I see muscle to! Its just my legs of course that I'm trying to perfect! As usual! And change my thighs, and my bootie, & My abs need to show more!


Posted by: dvlmn666

You and your legs. But hey you have goal and that's what matters.

Now ya just have to stay focused and you'll get them.

Job? I have a couple of prospects already, but keep your fingers crossed for me please.


Posted by: Stacey

OH I'm also taking Prenatal Vitamins - My doctor is making me. They are great ($20 a bottle) Clinicians choice

I have to take two in the morning~ and two at night! FUN!!


Posted by: Stacey

I KNEW You were gonna do that~ About my legs~ hehehe!!
Matt says the same thing!! HE loves my legs.. says he always has... whatever!!
Last night he told me that I look like a playboy bunny~ my hair is now BLOND w/ highlights, and all layered up~~ & I actually have a tan!
And he was totally serious!!! Made me feel GREAT!


Posted by: Stacey

I will keep my fingers crossed for ya honey!!


Posted by: Stacey

YOUR WELCOME J'BO~ ITS SOOO TRUE!


Posted by: hikerchick

Hi Stacey! Your journal looks great already. You are right, we do have similar goals. I want my abs to show, and to add on some muscle.

Your husband sounds like a sweetie. Tell him to keep those compliments coming, they are good for you to hear!


Posted by: aggies1ut

15% bf at the time of surgery...sounds like you were doing pretty well as is. However, I totally understand about wanting to look your best.


Posted by: Stacey

I AM HUNGRY ALREADY!! I WANT CARBS!!!!!




Posted by: Jenny

Awww, sweetie! How low carb are you going?


Posted by: Stacey

Todays under 35 all day w/ carb up tonight

Heres my Meals for today: August 13, 2003

Meal One:
2 scoops whey (44grams protein)
1 tbsp Nat. Pb

Meal two:
5 oz. chicken
1 cup green beans
4 saltfree peanuts (the kind you have to break open)

Meal three:
35g. whey w/ water
small apple

thats all sooo far..... working on meal 3 sooon

meal 4 will be at 6:30/7pm
6oz. chicken
1 cup green beans

Meal 5 (carb-up)
1 cup oatmeal
1 apple
7 eggwhites
1.5 tbsp pb




Posted by: Stacey

WORKOUT LAST NIGHT (August 13, 2003) was:
65 minutes of the Maximum cardio burn FIRM Video --OMG SOOO DAMN HARD!!!!!!!!!

Also trained arms afterwards (even though we used the weighted bar for certain moves in the video)

Tricep kickback: 3 sets of 12 using 10lb.
Tricep pushdown behind head: 3 sets of 10 holding 15lb. db
tricep dip: 2 sets of 20

Bicep curls w/ 15lb. 3 set of 10
bicep curls w/ 10lb. 2 sets of 15

wrist curls w/ 8lb 3 sets of 15

I did another bicep exercise but I can't remember the name.. but your arms are positioned different and u curl up..

LOTS OF ABS

My legs, but and abs are getting VERY SORE
my but is SUPER sore though!!


Posted by: Stacey

Tonight I'm speedwalking/jogging 5 miles!
Plus abs/calves


Posted by: butterfly

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
I AM HUNGRY ALREADY!! I WANT CARBS!!!!!

Hey this Leptigen I starting taking totally kills my cravings and hunger pains!!! I actually have to make myself eat!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Really??? Maybe I should get some!!! Did you get it off of 1fast???


Posted by: butterfly

No, you can only get it from Avant Lab

http://www.avantlabs.com/product.php?productID=5


Posted by: Stacey

ohh duh.. I read that in your journal!!


Posted by: Stacey

I am taking before pics this weekend.. just don't know if I will be brave enough to post them!!
I will when I take my "after pics" though for sure!


Posted by: hikerchick

Hi Stacey!

Mind if I ask how you are cooking your chicken? I need some ideas. Your food plan looks great.

I see that you live in Texas. Do you run/powerwalk outside? I was in Austin last week and it was 110 degrees!! I felt like I was sizzling whenever we were outside.


Posted by: Rissole

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
It's so awesome! It comes with 2 steps, one is 6 inches, and the other is 8inches. You can stack them and its 14 inches! (for the FANNY LIFTER) It also comes with a bar that has weights on the end, and 3 DVD's~ different firm videos!
Now that sounds suss

Go Stacey!! The Riss was here!!


Posted by: shortstuff

Heya Stacey I wanted to say you are one hot chica and you are doing awesome and I am having so much fun reading your journal. You are too cute


Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Hi Stacey!

Mind if I ask how you are cooking your chicken? I need some ideas. Your food plan looks great.

I see that you live in Texas. Do you run/powerwalk outside? I was in Austin last week and it was 110 degrees!! I felt like I was sizzling whenever we were outside.
Hey girl! I just posted in your journal~

I bake my chicken tenderloins/or breast..in the oven (from frozen) for 45 minutes with water in the baking dish-but not covering them, and I sometimes pour lemon juice in it..or I sprinkle lemon pepper on them (NOT A lot) and bake it.
Sometimes I just eat them plain too.

YEP ITS HOT HERE!!! I usually wait until about 8pm or later to go running/walking!!! Otherwise I would die!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Riss your toooo funny!!!


Posted by: Stacey

SS THANK YOU SOOO Much honey!! that means a lot to me!!!

Your one Hot Chick toooooooooo!!!


Posted by: shortstuff

Morning Stace-

Hope you are having a good day Had to say Hi.


Posted by: J'Bo

110...well today its a whooping 127 here and i love it


Posted by: shortstuff

127 degrees fahrenheit????


Posted by: J'Bo

yep


Posted by: shortstuff

you have to be kidding I loveheat but that is a little major


Posted by: hardasnails1973

Glad to see you back... Meal number 5 you may want to add some fat or switch to 1/2 cottage cheese 1/2 whey or just 8 eggwhites because the whey is going to get absorbed to quickly and you will get up starving or slow metabolism down. It has happen to me in the past getting up in middle of the night


Posted by: J'Bo

Quote:
Originally posted by shortstuff
you have to be kidding I loveheat but that is a little major
nope not kiddin you...i slept on my 14th floor balcony under the stars last night...wish it was with someone though

you do realize that some stoves have a 125 degree setting meaning that if i went and sat in my oven it would be cooler then outside

wheres jenny?


Posted by: shortstuff

lol i think she has the day off


Posted by: Stacey

Heya SS & Jen & Hardasnails!!!

Wazzzzzz up?!~!!

Thanks for the tip Hardasnails!!!! Keep em' coming babe!!


Posted by: Stacey

I'm at work... FUN!!!

oops.. ya'll are talking about Jenny!! LoL

wow that is Hot J'bo!!
Its been in the upper 90's here all week! (we got a coldfront )


Posted by: Stacey

WORKOUT LAST NIGHT: 8/15/03

jogged/speedwalked 4.5 miles w/ Cody (my dog)

Lunges w/ weights 12lb 3 sets of 25
Pile' squats: 3 sets of 15 w/ 12lb in each hand

thats all ~ My legs are SORE!!!!! From Doing The Firm! It hurts to sit on the toliet! Love it!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Meals Today: 8/15/03

Meal One
1/2c oats w/ splenda
35g whey (NEED Eggs)
1 tbsp pb

Meal Two
6 oz. chicken
15 saltfree peanuts
7 whole wheat pretzels ( I know -bad)

Meal Three:
40g whey w/ water

thats all sooo far...

I have had 4 Liters of water so far today!!! (Its 2:45)


Posted by: Stacey

Tonights workout will be The Firm... one of the videotapes.. plus I'm doing 45 min. of Pilates.. need a goooood stretch after last night!


Posted by: JB_427

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
WORKOUT LAST NIGHT: 8/15/03

jogged/speedwalked 4.5 miles w/ Cody (my dog)

Lunges w/ weights 12lb 3 sets of 25
Pile' squats: 3 sets of 15 w/ 12lb in each hand

thats all ~ My legs are SORE!!!!! From Doing The Firm! It hurts to sit on the toliet! Love it!!!
HEY!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!?!?!? MY dog's name is Cody!! Ya thief. We have such AWESOME taste!


Posted by: Stacey

OMG!!!!! Thats SOOO WIERD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE DO HAVE AWESOME TASTE!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Update:
Saturday's workout was 4 mile run/speedwalk w/ my dog.
plus abs.
Gardening from 6pm to 11pm at night (dug up my old landscaping and planted all new! TOOK Forever.. Hard work!

Sundays workout: The firm sculpting video w/ weights!
lifted a little longer when it was done - did bicep curls, tricep extentions, overhead press, and did my abs even more (Theres a 10 minute ab session at the end of the video!

Felt good. I haven't worked out on the weekends in a longggggg time.. sooo I'm very proud of myself.

Saturdays meals were Clean-didn't eat enough though!

Sundays meals were clean, then had my cheat meal last night- 2 slices of pizza (really only the crust and red sauce.. I don't eat most of the cheese.. probably had 2 bites.) And Had one slice of bread...also had 5oz. of baked chicken breast.




Posted by: Stacey

Meals for Today- August 18, 2003

Meal One: 8:30am
2 prenatal vitamins
5 eggwhites
1/4c oatmeal w/ 2 packets of splenda
10 saltfree peanuts

Meal two: 11:30am
6 slices of turkeybreast
1 slice of wholewheat bread-low carbs (7grams per slice, and 0 sugar)
15 peanuts
5 strawberries

Meal three: 3pm
2 scoops whey (44gram protein)
w/ water

Meal four: 6:30pm
5 oz. chickenbreast
1 cup green beans
1 cup lettuce
1 tbsp pb

meal five:
Protein pancakes (J'bos recipe) YUM


Posted by: shortstuff

morning Stacey so glad you had a great weekend. You sound much happier now that you are back in the swing of things, good to hear


Posted by: Stacey

Good Morning SS! Thanks honey! Hope you had a great weekend too!!
I am soooo much more happier now that I can do my workouts!!! Totatlly changes my additude!!


Posted by: J'Bo

Morning beauties


Posted by: Stacey

Morning Hottie!!!!


Posted by: hikerchick

Hi Stacey! Happy Monday!
I posted pics of me in the newbie section so if you have a second check them out. They are definitely BEFORE pics, so be kind! and remember I did just have a baby I will probably remove them in a couple days so just wanted to let you know they were there.
Have a great day!


Posted by: shortstuff

hey hikerchick where in portland are you??? Cause so am i.......


Posted by: hikerchick

hey shortstuff
I am actually west of, in hillsboro
how about you?


Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Hi Stacey! Happy Monday!
I posted pics of me in the newbie section so if you have a second check them out. They are definitely BEFORE pics, so be kind! and remember I did just have a baby I will probably remove them in a couple days so just wanted to let you know they were there.
Have a great day!
Oh COOOL!! I am gonna go look now!!!!! I'm sure you look great even though they are before pics!!

Happy Monday to you to hon


Posted by: shortstuff

ha ha me too, actually, tanasbourne area more exact


Posted by: hikerchick

shortstuff, no way, me too! that is too funny. I used to live in an apartment in Tanasbourne (first in Verandas, then Thorncroft Farms), then we bought a house about 2 miles away.


Posted by: shortstuff

LOL No way I live in Rock Creek Landing off John Olson, so what gym do you go to????


Posted by: hikerchick

lol, i know where that is. I go to the Ballys on Cornell. don't love it there, but I used to be a personal trainer there so I get a really good deal. you?


Posted by: shortstuff

I go to the 24 hour on cornell Don't love cause of all the sales crap they do but I love the equipment and i have some great friends from there


Posted by: hikerchick

that would definitely have been my first choice too


Posted by: dvlmn666

hiya Stacey Sounds like you had a great weekend.

What kinda protein are you taking anyway? Since one meal is like 35, then the next is 40. Just curious


Posted by: aggies1ut

So Stacey, are you aiming for a low-carb diet with carb ups?


Posted by: Stacey

DVLMN!!! Honey!! how are ya?
I have that optimum nutrition stuff that I got last time- strawberry.
Well sometime my scoop is a little higher.. or sometimes I do a scoop and a half.. just depends.
Is that okay?
Or should I always have the same?
HELP! LoL


Posted by: Stacey

aggie~ ( I love this name by the way..my sister goes to TEXAS A & M-- she's an AGGIE! )

I rotate my carbs.. none, low, med, & High carb days.....or trying to follow that at least.. but open for suggestions from Dvlmn.. or J'bo -- This is just how I have always maintained my weight..


Posted by: Stacey

SS & Hickerchick.. I'm jealous!!! you guys live sooo close!! That would be awesome if you could meet up one day!~

I know Butterfly & I are both in Houston, but we are over an hour apart.. but one day we will meet!!!


Posted by: shortstuff

LOL I know we are withon miles


Posted by: Stacey

Thats NEAT!!


Posted by: dvlmn666

lol, nope that's fine. I just didn't want you to say you had a RTD one because the numbers kinda looked like those and those aren't allowed unless it's an emergency.

Don't forget the heavy whipping cream in there either.

I still can't beleive you actually count how many peanuts your eating. lmao

didn't realize you and BF were that close. You guys have to all get together soon.


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Mr.!
Nope I don't buy RTD's anymore.. I haven't in probably 6 months or more!
I only have my 5 gallon jug of Optimum whey & lots of chicken, & turkey (cut for me fresh from the deli).

Hahaha.. yep when I pack my lunch I count how many peanuts.. I know I'm gay
BUT When I'm at home, I just sprinkle some in my palms-- no counting. Which has got to stop..sometimes I go back for another handful..

Ya I know Butterfly and I are real close!!! We do send cards to each other a lot!


Posted by: dvlmn666

there is supposed to be a new zero carb protein shake people have been getting called Nectar, it's supposed to have a buch of different flavors but be really good.

That or I get the isopure zero carb stuff. It's a little more spendy though. Just some alternatives for you so you don't get sick of the protein shakes.


Posted by: Stacey

Thanks honey!!!! I want to get a different one soo bad! I'm almost out of this one..-THANK GOD- I'm sick of it now.. but I never add anything to it.. I will start.

I was thinking of trying Isopure chocolate!


Posted by: Stacey

I just had 2 starburts!


Posted by: dvlmn666

How did that happen? lol j/k

Do a little more cardio. Hey have you ever added SLDL's that would give your hamstrings some added work when you do legs.

I don't like the Isopure chocolate I stick with the Vanilla. I think BF might have tried the Isopure chocolate to, you might want to see what she thought of it.


Posted by: Stacey

I don't know how it happend

Butterfly said She LOVES the chocolate Isopure!

What in the world is SLDL's??


Posted by: J'Bo

SLDL= Stiff Legged Dead Lifts


Posted by: Stacey

awwww thank you honey!!!!

Tonight I'm trying your Protein pancakes!! They sound YUMMY!


Posted by: dvlmn666

send me some, send me some.

oh yeah,,, Please


Posted by: Stacey

hehehe.. lets see how they turn out first!! LoL!!


Posted by: Stacey

OF COURSE IT HAS TO START RAINING/ THUNDERING RIGHT WHEN ITS TIME TO GO HOME!!!!!!!!!!


Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
hehehe.. lets see how they turn out first!! LoL!!
wohoooo that wasn't a no.

hmmm how much would it cost to send them i wonder?


Posted by: hikerchick

Stacey, I like the chocolate Isopure, I used to LOVE it, but after 4 years...kind of sick of it now.
I'd say it's definitely worth a try if you're looking for something different!

I just ordered some of that nectar Protein that dvlmn was talking about, I'll let you know how it is when I get it. I am really hoping I love it, I am ready for a change!


Posted by: shortstuff

Stace try the Prom3 from Isopure, I can eat it plain, and like no carbs at all Tastes nummy!!!!!!


Posted by: dvlmn666

the Pro M3 is made by ISS, and your right SS it is great but was rather spendy last time I bought it.


Posted by: shortstuff

not really, when you consider it is a blend not just a whey which is extremely cheaper, but isopure also, is fairly expensive for just a whey protein. Prom3 runs only about 30 max last time i bought some for a tub.


Posted by: dvlmn666

cool, the price has come down. I tried it back when it had just come out.

It does taste really really good though. I might have to get some more, but I think I'll try some nectar first.


Posted by: Stacey

awwwwww thank you Hickerchick, dvlmn, and SS for all the protien advice.. now I'm really confused!!!

I'm either going to get Isopure chocolate zero carb (wondering how this would effect my tummy...its very sensitive!!)
Or I may get Nectar..
or that Prom3??????????????????????????????????????HELP!! LoL


Posted by: J'Bo

stacey that is a beautiful avi...your so HOT


Posted by: hikerchick

Stacey, you crack me up! Let us know what you decide.


Posted by: J'Bo

hikerchick i cant find your pics


Posted by: shortstuff

she made them disappear


Posted by: J'Bo

damnit


Posted by: shortstuff

she looks cute dammit J I am going to insert a tickle monster in your computer and have it come attack you


Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
awwwwww thank you Hickerchick, dvlmn, and SS for all the protien advice.. now I'm really confused!!!

I'm either going to get Isopure chocolate zero carb (wondering how this would effect my tummy...its very sensitive!!)
Or I may get Nectar..
or that Prom3??????????????????????????????????????HELP!! LoL
Gmorning, Just here for a bit til my meeting. But will check in later today.

If you want zero carb, then it's either Isopure, or Nectar.

If you don't mind a few carbs then the ProM3. That's the easiest way to choose.

That or get a tub of 2 of the 3, then you can alternate so you don't get tired of one or the other.


Posted by: shortstuff

there are 2 carbs in the prom3 so nothing even wirth mattering.


Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by J'Bo
stacey that is a beautiful avi...your so HOT
THANKS HONEY!!! I need to update..but that will do for now..taken in April.


Posted by: Stacey

awwwwwwwwwww thank you for the tips Dvlmn & everyone.. I'm going on a search tomorrow at lunch..maybe today!! I can't wait!!!


Posted by: hikerchick

Stacey, just pm'ed you my email, if you want to see the pics.


Posted by: Stacey

awesome thanks honey!!


Posted by: J'Bo

i wanta see


Posted by: Stacey

Okay I'm hooked on Diet Cherry Coke!!!!

FuQ!
I only have one probably 2 days a week.. but is this hurting me..???

And I do Drink one regular diet coke a day.

But I get in 5-6 liters of water a day!


Posted by: hikerchick

Hi J'bo you're funny!

I will post my before pics in my journal. I got a little shy I guess, my abs don't look like yours. But if I can get them looking even close, I'll be jumpin'!


Posted by: J'Bo

Hiker...oh brother i am sure your abs ROCK babe.

Stace...no it wont hurt you...they are starting to give me headaches now though and bloat me a bit...watch for these signs


Posted by: hardasnails1973

stacey from what i understand there is a soda called "diet rite" and it doesn't have any artiical sweetners in it, but rather splenda. So that may be an alternative option to boring water. I haven't had a diet coke in 5 weeks : (


Posted by: hikerchick

Stacey, only if you mean by hurting, that the chemicals in diet coke are slowly eating away at your insides! LOL j/k
Sorry babe, couldn't resist! I bet that two a week are not going to hurt you in any way and are probably good for your mind, to think you are getting a little treat.


Posted by: hikerchick

Thanks J'bo, they will rock for sure. As to whether they do now....actually I am happy with where I'm at now, just always looking to improve.


Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by J'Bo
Hiker...oh brother i am sure your abs ROCK babe.

Stace...no it wont hurt you...they are starting to give me headaches now though and bloat me a bit...watch for these signs
YES THEY BLOAT ME TOOOO!!! Thats why I was worried if they are hurting me by getting to my goals!! (to look RIPPED LIKE J'BO!!!)



Posted by: Stacey

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Thanks J'bo, they will rock for sure. As to whether they do now....actually I am happy with where I'm at now, just always looking to improve.
see we must be like TWINS!! I feel the same way about myself!!!! I'm happy.. but I want to improve always..lol


Posted by: Stacey

Hardasnails~~ WoW I'm so honored to have you in my journal!!!
Thanks for the tips! I'll look for that drink!

Go you..no diet coke in 5 wks!!!!


Posted by: Stacey

The only reason I drink diet coke is for a little energy kick..since I'm not aloud to take any ephedra or supps anymore I have been having trouble getting through the afternoons at work..sooo these help me a lot!!

ohhh and Hickerchick..lol..u crack me up!


Posted by: hardasnails1973

can always do green tea. its strong in antioxidents and can excellerate metabolism by up to 4% by itself alone. 500 mgs of green tea Standadrized at 50% EGC's with 3 meals. It also aids in glyocegn disposal as well. (little known fact so good to take with carb meals). r ala is also good to take with carbs meals as well. It not really a supplement but rather one of the strongest antixoidents known as used in anti aging (reason for my youth full looks)


Posted by: J'Bo

Quote:
Originally posted by hikerchick
Thanks J'bo, they will rock for sure. As to whether they do now....actually I am happy with where I'm at now, just always looking to improve.
Like me always looking to improve


Posted by: hardasnails1973

why can't you take supplements ? You mean stimulants ? then you have to work through diffenent pathways then.

caynane pepper - raises basal metaoblic rate though increased thermogenisses
, 500 mgs L carnitine - used to immobilizes fatty acid as primary fuel
, 1000 mgs l-tyrosine - adds in helping you stay motivated and postive moods while in restricted caloires
7 keto - doen;t raise heart rate but aids in maintaining lean body mass while in restricted state

these are just a few


Posted by: hikerchick

sorry to whore up your journal Stacey, but hardasnails what is "r ala"?


Posted by: Stacey

nooo problem Hickerchick.. I have been learning/researching r-ala's all week.. soo I hope he explains them to you in here!!!

Hardasnails~ THANK U SO MUCH FOR THE ADVICE--man u rock!!!!! Keep it coming!!!
Per my endometreosis dr. (gyno..specializes in my disease) I am not allowed to take anything w/ ephedra.. Or any type of Diet pill.. but I think that L Caritine is fine, and some others to...

I LOVE GREEN TEA!!!!! Should I get The Diet kind?? Or what?


Posted by: Stacey

Meals today: 8/19/03

2 Prenatal Vitamins

Meal one: protein shake- 2 scoops whey w/ water
1 tbsp pb

meal two: 5 strawberries, 7 slices of turkey breast, one slice of ww low carb (7g)bread, & ummm... 4 bites of baked lays..felt guilty and chuncked them...

also had 15 saltfree peanuts

One 20oz. Diet Cherry Coke

Meal three: 2 scoops whey w/ water ~ Barf!!

Meal four: 2 Prenatal Vitamins
6 oz. chicken, 1 cup green beans, 2 cups lettuce

meal five: Protein pancakes
6 eggwhites mixed w/ 1/3c oats.. (J'bo's recipe)


Posted by: Stacey

Did not workout last night because I was sore from Sundays workout --

Tonights workout will be legs.. (front lunges, backward lunges, side lunges, plie' squats, squats, ) and the firm video for 60 minutes..
plus abs

and of course a 30 minute walk w/ Cody


Posted by: hikerchick

prenatal vitamins? are you trying to get pregnant? :


Posted by: Stacey

well ~ We are not sure yet... I just had a laproscopy 4 wks ago, and found out I have Endometreosis bad, & my Dr. said I have 9 months to have a baby or my chances will get slim~~~~~~Very Slim!! BUT We are going go a fertiltiy specialist in a few wks to found out (2nd opinion) if this is all right.. IF IT IS.. then YES ITS BABY TIME!!!

Sooo my dr. wants me on the prenatals for a while before I get pregnant.. plus they are Awesome Vitamins!!!


Posted by: hikerchick

I still take me prenatal vitamins too - love em!
How exciting for you! Being pregnant was not as bad as I thought, I never had morning sickness and worked out up until the day before I gave birth. I had trouble gaining weight so was given strict orders to eat anything I wanted to, it was hard at first but then WOW that was fun!


Posted by: Stacey

Hey hickerchick! WoW thats awesome that you worked out till the day before you gave birth!! Thats how I want to be too!!!
I bet that was Fun eating anything you wanted!!


Posted by: J'Bo

i am looking forward to resting my bowl of cherrios on my belly one day


Posted by: Stacey

8/19 WORKOUT

Jogged/sprinted/speedwalk for 40 Minutes w/ my pup! Drenched in sweat when I was done.

Used my 14 inch step to do step ups Did 30 on each leg while holding a 10lb. weight
Then did stepups w/ lifting the knee. did 30 reps on each leg

BICEPS/ SHOULDERS

Bicep Curls: 15lb 3 x12 (need to buy me a 20lb db.) I was lifting that at the gym I went to.. I know I'm ready again too)

seated db curls: 15lbs 3sets x 15reps.
Then theres this other type of Bicep curl Where my arms are in a slightly different postion.. kinda to the side/ at an angle rathere then right out if front of me..
12lb Db 2 sets of 12

Tricep extention: 12lb 3 sets of 12

tricep dips off my 14inch step- 2 sets of 20

UpRight Rows w/ 2 12# Db's in each hand
3 sets of 12

Side Lateral Raises w/ 10lb db.. 2 sets of 15
w/ 12lb db. 1 set of 10 Ouch.
Overhead press using two 12lb. 2 sets of 15
w/ 2 15lb db. one set - 10 reps

ABS: Didn't do..


Posted by: Stacey

Lmao at J'bo!!! I know!!! That will Be Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted by: J'Bo

and wearing a bikini on the beach...only time i will ever have boobs so i am gonna showem off


Posted by: Stacey


ohh my gosh J'bo.. you crack me up!!!!!


Posted by: Stacey

Alright~ I have to go into a stupid meeting..hope its not to long, I already am swamped here..

you guys have fun whoring w/o me!


Posted by: hikerchick

LOL J'bo, I can relate. That was the only time I had boobs I was so sad to see them go...


Posted by: hikerchick

Hey - no meetings! what do you think you're doing working? stop that!


Posted by: shortstuff

i know this whole work thing gets in the way of the girl talk and baby talk and having fun, so lets all stop. I drove my bally's this morning and make think of you hiker


Posted by: J'Bo

i was seriously thinking about getting boobs for the past 3 years...since this summer when i have seen all of these women walking around with either hard ball like looking things that dont move or booble lookin things that have just got saggy and fat on top of them....so i think i am gonna stay with my "itty bitty titty president" position until i have babies that is


Posted by: shortstuff

um I have already decided in two years i am getting boobs, my buddy in la said he would hook me up with the best docs down there


Posted by: Stacey

LoL~ I know who do my bosses think they are making me work.. good lord!! LoL!!!! I almost fell asleep in the meeting.. oops!!

J'bo~~ I was sooo scared that my implants would look just like you described.. but after researching my dr...and seeing all of his work, I knew they wouldn't!! Mine do not look fake at all... they look wayyy too natural -nobody would notice. I love em'

But sometimes I do miss my tinnnny boobies tooo..lol!!


Posted by: Stacey

OMG! I see my friend roaming the boards!! FITGIRL Post!!! Tell me how you are!!!!!! I MISS YOU!!!!!


Posted by: hikerchick

Sorry I'm not FITGIRL !!

I can definitely see why people get new boobies after having kids. It's kind of depressing, I went from a super perky B cup to a kind of perky A cup. I'd like to be a super perky C cup. Okay, maybe not too perky, I don't want to poke anyone's eye out.

shortstuff - I actually miss my Bally's! I haven't been able to go for 4 weeks, I've been working out at home. But I can start back there on Monday. If I ever leave there, I'm definitely going to your gym. We don't have many choices around here. I used to work/workout at a World Gym in CT and I loved it.


Posted by: shortstuff

I workout in California, where my boy lives at a World's and I loved it so i hear you on the lack of choices


Posted by: J'Bo

SS sounds like your diets kickin in you are the worst typer today still love yah though


Posted by: shortstuff

lol Shush


Posted by: J'Bo




Posted by: Stacey

LoL at Hickerchick.. I know my friend never said hi to me


Posted by: naturaltan

I'll say hi ...


Posted by: Jodi

As will I

Good luck with your new goal and plan


Posted by: Stacey

HI NT!! How are you!!??


Posted by: Stacey

JODI!!!! HELLO!!!

Thanks a bunch!

I feel sooo honored to have you in my journal!!! Please feel free to give me advice whenever you want..lord knows I need it!!!!



Posted by: naturaltan

I'm good thanks


Posted by: Stacey

Goood I'm glad sweetie!!

Well its 5:45pm... I'm leaving work in 15 minutes.. need to wrap things up!! I was suppose to leave at 5 (on time today) but Yeah right!!

Need to go walk with Cody!!


Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
JODI!!!! HELLO!!!

Thanks a bunch!

I feel sooo honored to have you in my journal!!! Please feel free to give me advice whenever you want..lord knows I need it!!!!
Honored Please.............I always look in just cuz I don't post doesn't mean I don't watch.

The year I got engaged 98' I said I wasn't going to be a fat bride and I was your typical girl afraid to go to the gym or got a membership and never used it. So I ordered these Firm tapes and everyday I did them religiously. This was how I got into weight training and the rest is history. When I got married I had lost 25 pounds and I looked great that day. Too bad the marriage didn't last but exercising from that point has lasted. I don't do them anymore but they are by far the greatest at home tapes I've ever seen.


Posted by: Stacey

Hey Jodi! Well, I'm glad your watching me!!

Thats awesome that you lost that weight doing the tapes! I have the old firm tapes too-- they have definalty gotten much better! I do love going to the gym much more than doing tapes, but now that I live so far out from the gyms I have to go to the neighborhood gym. Its Nice! But always very packed. Thats why I'm buying lots of dumbbells and workout things to do at home.

I'm glad you stuck with the exercising!! I think thats what inspired me.. well mine was a step aerobics tape that came with An aerobic step I got for Christmas when I was 15 years old. Ever since then I have been hooked!


Posted by: Stacey

I think I am going to start working out in the mornings now.. ??
Matt goes to bed at 8:30pm- or 9pm every night b/c he has to get up at 4am. And most nights I wish I could just go to bed w/ him. I can't work out until 8pm or 9pm at night (after he goes to bed.. or is getting ready to) and then when I'm doing my FIRM tapes, stepping on those steps, I'm soooo LOUD in the living room (We have ceramic tile in there- and It Echoes ) SO- I think when He leaves at 5am I will workout- go for a run.. something..
I just know that by 9pm lately I'm wiped out and ready to do nothing but relax!

Any suggestions?


Posted by: shortstuff

I say go morning, I love my morning cardio sessions and that way it has you revved for the day. I love doing it in the morning plus then it is done and out of the way and you can relax with your honey.


Posted by: Stacey

Really!! Thanks girl! I use to workout in the mornings for a few months when Training a friend- we would meet at 5:30am. I Remember having lots of energy all day!!

And see right now - its 9am.. and I'm still trying to wake up!

Ya plus, I want to be able to go to bed at the same time or close as my hubby!


Posted by: Stacey

This past saturday I got up and went jogging early- and I did have lots of energy allll day! It was nice!!!

It was sooo much easier when Matt worked Nights~ I didn't feel guilty about working out at 8 or 9 .. it was my routine!


Posted by: shortstuff

It is funny how you can get so into a routine and so irritated and thrown about when you have to change it and get into a new one. But at least this way you can have more energy and be able to spend a bit more time with Matt.


Posted by: J'Bo

Morning cardio is actually best...burn more fat and get to snuggle at night...what more could you ask for


Posted by: Stacey

SS your sooo right. I have been iritated that I can't do my normal routine now that hes on days.. its like I love him being home with me now & want to be with him.. but I LIKE working out at night..

Although J'Bo your right morning cardio is much better for burning fat-- AND snugling w/ Matt!!

okay then I think I'll start with Morning cardio And workouts now! Yeah!!! I know Cody (my dog) will love getting to run in the mornings!!

Thanks girls!!! You make it sound Much better!!


Posted by: dvlmn666

It just takes time to get used to waking up early in the morning that's all.

You sound like your more of a morning person than I am, and even I can go in the mornings.


Posted by: Stacey

Thanks Dvlmn!
Sooo you workout in the mornings too~ Cool!! Yep it will be hard at first.. but I want to reach my goals.. (of getting a professional to shoot my pics- and If I like the way I look, I am submitting my pics to magazines to be a fitness model..or hmmm? I guess thats how I do it??)


Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:
Originally posted by Stacey
Thanks Dvlmn!
Sooo you workout in the mornings too~ Cool!! Yep it will be hard at first.. but I want to reach my goals.. (of getting a professional to shoot my pics- and If I like the way I look, I am submitting my pics to magazines to be a fitness model..or hmmm? I guess thats how I do it??)
J'Bo will probably have some advice for ya on the modeling pix. But I know you'll do awesome.

Yep I have been slacking on getting up in teh morning but if this job I'm having an interview for on monday works out. I'll be getting up early every morning from now on again. Just like when I lived up in San Jose before.

get up at 5:30 hit the gym by 6:30 and work by 8:30.

If this job opportunity works out I'll be making more up there in San Jose then when I left. and the housing prices have come down

So wish me luck and keep your fingers crossed for me please, I fly out on friday and will have some news on monday night.


Posted by: dvlmn666

Oh yeah what protein did you decide to get.

I love the nectar, that stuff is awesome with different flavors, not just the usual Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry. And cheaper than the Isopure to.


Posted by: shortstuff

what do you do devilman???


Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:
Originally posted by shortstuff
what do you do devilman???
Currently or what am I applying for?

Currently:
Job 1:**embarassed** Manager at a GNC (i needed consistent income and fast) but i dont' use there products go figure. lmao
Job 2: Custom report writing or a public relations firm
Job 3: Custom financial report writer

Applying to be:

MIS/Operations for computer assembly company.

Would quote/purchase, and oversee building over computers, as well as internal MIS Huge responsibility but would be a job I've always been trying to get back into.

before i moved here to SD i was doing MIS/Accounting system administration


Posted by: shortstuff

awesome!!!! good luck, that would be fun


Posted by: dvlmn666

thanks ss. I'll know what's goin on on monday night. So either expect a rant or good news on tuesday. lmao


Posted by: shortstuff

well good luck, i am heading down to that area next weekend, am so excited, have never been and love that area of central cali


Posted by: Stacey

GooD LUCK DVLMN!!!!!! I know you will do great on your interview!!! I'll keep ya in my prayers!!!

Thanks for they update on Nectar.. I am getting something? this weekend!


Posted by: Stacey

Last night for Dinner I made Protein pancakes~
Like this: 1/3c oats, & 7 eggwhites, 1 yolk, 2 packets of spleda

It made like 5 or 6 pancakes!!! I ate them all~ hope thats okay?!
They were AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (had them w/ sugarfree syrup!


Posted by: hikerchick

Hi peoples!

shortstuff - you are too funny - "devilman" how could I have missed that that's what his name is!? (I need an emoticon where the little guy is banging his head) I am laughing hysterical right now. I think I'm overtired.


Posted by: hikerchick

Stacey - I LOVE working out in the morning! I think that is the best time to do it, I just feel so good for the rest of the day.

I bought the Nectar stuff online, I am waiting impatiently for it to come! I hope it's good, I need a change.


Posted by: Stacey

Hickerchick! Hey honey!!
How do u make your protein pancakes??

Really- u work out in the morning too.. well that makes me feel good..Its good to hear such positive things about it!! I know I did it for about 2 months for a friend when I trained her.. but now I want to do it forever..well Until Matt works nights again!


Posted by: hikerchick

Hey babe!

I love my protein pancakes! they are sooo yummy!

3 egg whites
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 T. ground flax

Spray pan with Pam, they don't take long to brown up.
It makes 2 very flat, very yummy pancakes. I always put sugar free syrup on them and something else: strawberries, blueberries or walnuts is what I've tried so far. I think I got the recipe on here.

My hunny worked nights for a long time too. He might be doing it again when he gets back. Did I tell you he is only home for 3 weeks then going to Ireland for 9 weeks! The cool thing is that I might be going to Ireland too.


Posted by: Stacey

Thanks for your recipie!! They sound YUMMY!!!!

Oh WoW Ireland!!!! For 9 weeks!!! I hope you get to go with him!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya!!

I'm leaving work now.. well soon!!! LONG Day-- I'm pooped!!!!

Have a great night!!!!!!


Posted by: hikerchick

Good night to you too!


Posted by: shortstuff

Morning Stacey- Have a great day!!!!!!


Posted by: Stacey

THANK YOU SS!!! Hope you have a great day too!!

I have to leave work at 12pm..so I won't be online.
An electritian is coming to my house (Given time between 12 and 6pm.. I HAVE To stay there till he gets there.. soo I'm gonna workout )
My power in my workout room is not working..nothing..not the radio, fan, closet light, everything is out.. and everyday when I come home from work the clocks are blinking. So they said there must be a shortage! Fun!

Hope you all have a great weekend
I may get on tonight at my moms!


Posted by: Stacey

oh and starting Monday Morning I will be getting up at 4:50am to workout!!! Can't wait!

I tried to this morning..but I stayed up till 11pm last night..and was just drained...Matt kept waking me up b/c I told him too, but I wasn't budging


Posted by: hikerchick

Good luck with your electricity!

Have fun working out early, just think of how good you will feel ALL DAY LONG!



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