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Posted by: nikegurl

Monday's the day. I'll be starting TP's 12 week training program and logging here as I go. I'm thrilled to be participating and I'm going to make the absolute most of this experience.

My highly unoriginal goals are to drop bodyfat and build muscle. Cutting is my first priority but I'm determined to get leaner once and for all so I can shift my focus to building muscle. (I'm not there yet - but I will be)

I'll also begin carb cycling on Monday.

Week 1 carbs will look like this:

Sun-No
Mon-High
Tues-Low
Wed-No
Thurs-Low
Fri-Low
Sat-No

I'll be taking measurements this weekend. They'll be posted Monday. I'll also be taking photos.

(I really hate that part but I see how important it is). Since I don't have a digital camera it will probably take me close to a week to get them posted - but they'll be here.

Disclaimer: Anyone who views the before photos MUST come back at the end to view the afters.

Posted by: Var

Good luck Nikegurl!

Posted by: atherjen

hah DEAL!!

Ill def be following along girl! Im excited to see everyones progress on this!
I think your going to do very well with TP's new plan combined with the carb cycling! get ready for some awesome changes!

Posted by: Jodi

Good luck NG

I'll be starting my journal on AL this weekend. We can do this

Posted by: Rocco32

Good luck NG! You'll do great gal!

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks var. backatcha! lots of us are starting monday.

thanks jen - i'm excited too....and i'm definitely ready!

Posted by: nikegurl

hey rock - speaking of doing great, you've made some AWESOME changes in recent months!

yep jodi....no one would ever doubt YOU can do this. but i'm gonna do it too.

thanks for the confidence in me when it wasn't always warranted....not to mention all the help! (pass the tissues.

)

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
Anyone who views the before photos MUST come back at the end to view the afters.

If you insist.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
yep jodi....no one would ever doubt YOU can do this. but i'm gonna do it too.

thanks for the confidence in me when it wasn't always warranted....not to mention all the help! (pass the tissues.

)

Your welcome as always. That's what friends are for

Posted by: aggies1ut

Best of luck NG. I think you're ready and will do well on carb cycling and a new training regime. Lol, we're spamming this journal before you even start.

Posted by: JLB001

Good Luck!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Spam.

Posted by: nikegurl

Posted by: nikegurl

I woke up very excited for Day 1 of the new training program.

I took my measurements last night...it was a harsh reality.

There is no longer any confusion as to why some of my clothes are too tight. I won't go on and on about how bad it is since it will only get better from this point on.

QUADS: 24" (left) 24 1/4" (right)
CALVES: 16 1/8" (left) 16" (right)
FOREARMS: 11 1/4" (left) 11" (right)
ARMS: 14" (both)
WAIST: 29 3/4"
CHEST: 37 1/2"
HIPS: 39 3/4" ohmydearGAWD

WEIGHT: 154
HEIGHT: 5' 9"

I'll be updating these every 2 weeks.

Posted by: nikegurl

yesterday (Easter) should have been no carb and today should be high carb. well....i have to adjust that.

i ate a LOT of carbs yesterday. (more than enough to fuel tonight's workout)

i'm gonna make today no carb and then start with my carb cycling plan as outlined above tomorrow.

i am NOT going to screw up.

Posted by: CourtQueen

You are going to do AWESOME.... Your tune will change in 12 weeks.
So is today a 'HIGH' day? And were you able to do a 'No' day yesterday on Easter?

<---- For your workouts!

Posted by: CourtQueen

LOL - Ok, guess you already knew what I was going to ask

Posted by: nikegurl

no luck going no carb on Easter. i would have been ok if my mom hadn't sent me a loaf of her Irish soda bread Fedex. haven't had it in 9 years....

it's all gone.

thanks for the encouragement. this is gonna be a great journey for all of us. i'm seriously very excited to workout tonight.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

i ate a LOT of carbs yesterday. (more than enough to fuel tonight's workout)

That makes you and I both. I don't think I'll have any problems with tonights workout despite the lack of carbs today. I have more than enough glycogen stored

Posted by: nikegurl

yep, me too - more than enough

Posted by: atherjen

Your going to do great girl!!

You should def have a super workout tonite! I cant wait to watch everyones prog.

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks so much.

i haven't eaten all of my meals yet today (but they're all measured and planned out). if i need to edit anything i will.

NO CARB DAY MEALS 4/12/04

MEAL 1
1.5 scoops whey
5 fish oil caps

MEAL 2
5 oz chicken breast
cup mixed greens
Tbs light dressing

MEAL 3
4 oz ground sirloin
2 egg whites
cucumber
5 fish oil caps

MEAL 4
can tuna
stalk celery
2 tsp light mayo

MEAL 5
1 egg
2 egg whites
scoop whey
5 fish oil caps

Totals Including Veggies:

177 g protein
37 g fat
13 g carb

Posted by: PreMier

Wow, totally missed this journal... Good luck

Posted by: Jenny

Go NG, Go NG

Sweetie, you make this look easy

I'll be watching and cheering

Posted by: tucker01

Kick some ass NG.

You'll do awesome.

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks so much for all the support!

i was really excited to get to the gym last night.

WG Pulldowns 9 x 90, 8 x 100

BB Rows (underhand grip) 9 x 50, 9 x 60 (will increase next time)

Leg Curls (seated Hammer Strength) 9 x 45, 7 x 55

BB Curls 9 x 40, 8 x 50

Hammer Curls (cable) 9 x 25, 6 x 30

Calf Raises (on leg press) 9 x 140, 9 x 180

BB Shrugs 8 x 95, 8 x 95 (took it easy on these since I can't even remember the last time I did direct trap work)

I'm looking forward to tonight!

Today is low carb (back on schedule)

Posted by: atherjen

ahhhh come on someones gotta give me more info than just that on workouts!!

great one! even being a no carb day!

whats in line for tonites training?

Posted by: Jodi

Good workout

Ready for the carbs now? I am

Posted by: nikegurl

Quote:

Originally posted by Jodi
Good workout

Ready for the carbs now? I am

let's put it this way....yesterday I was pondering 75 g carbs in a meal and thinking no way could i eat that much. today, i have not doubt that i can and will.

Posted by: Jodi

Told ya

Posted by: Var

Nice workout Nikegurl!

How did you feel after the workout?

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by atherjen
ahhhh come on someones gotta give me more info than just that on workouts!!

great one! even being a no carb day!

whats in line for tonites training?

Now, now. I am watching.

Its your own fault Jen, you left us. And then never asked to use the program.

Posted by: nikegurl

Quote:

Originally posted by Var
Nice workout Nikegurl!

How did you feel after the workout?

I felt 2 things - very very good because I tried some new things (I really liked the underhand grip on the BB Rows and the cable hammer curls) and had a good workout....and a little scared for coming weeks.

Posted by: nikegurl

Quote:

Originally posted by atherjen
ahhhh come on someones gotta give me more info than just that on workouts!!

don't you worry. i'll tell you everything - all about it. right after it happens.

Posted by: nikegurl

very very hungry. very probably gonna eat my next meal 1/2 hour early.

Posted by: nikegurl

have to post yesterday's meals. today is no carb day.

WORKOUT 1B
HACK SQUATS
9 x 90
7 x 140

EXTENSIONS
9 x 90
8 x 105

INCLINE BB PRESS - been a long time since I've done these.
felt a bit awkward. i should be able to increase weight next time through.
9 x 75
9 x 80

CABLE CROSSOVERS
9 x 30
9 x 30

MILITARY DB PRESSES
9 x 25
7 x 27.5

CG BENCH
9 x 65
9 x 65 i'm going to try the DBs next time. had some wrist discomfort

V BAR PUSHDOWNS
9 x 40
7 x 50

Posted by: Jodi

Nice workout

but you didn't squat with me

Posted by: nikegurl

I know...half of me was saying I HAVE to squat. then the other half was telling me that I'd push my legs a lot harder if I did the hacks. Mentally the squats are the biggest challenge - but I wanted to hit my legs more than my brain.

I just know I'll push way closer to failure on leg presses or hacks.

I'm not proud of not squatting but the hacks felt good and my legs really felt it. (but my battle with squatting will definitely be revisted. it isn't over.

)

Posted by: nikegurl

Yesterday's Meals - LOW CARB

MEAL 1
1.5 scoops whey
5 fish oil caps

MEAL 2
can tuna
stalk celery
2 tsp lowfat mayo

MEAL 3
4 oz ground sirloin
2 egg whites
cucumber
5 fish oil caps

MEAL 4
1/2 apple
4 oz chicken breast
mixed salad greens
1.5 c brown rice
Tbs diet dressing

MEAL 5
1/2 apple
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 scoop whey
8 oz yam
5 fish oil caps

TOTALS
1697 calories
175 g p
154 g c
39 g f

Posted by: Jodi

Were you able to get all the carbs in?

Posted by: CourtQueen

NG - your low carb day looks awesome. Now I'm getting hungry

Squats are a beautiful thing! You'll win that mental battle.

Posted by: nikegurl

Quote:

Originally posted by Jodi
Were you able to get all the carbs in?

what do you think.

note to self: no reason to ever doubt jodi.

Posted by: JLB001

I wanted to steal her 8 oz spud! But I'll be nice.

Wish my low carb days were 178. I think mine are 50.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl

what do you think.

note to self: no reason to ever doubt jodi.

I told you not to worry. It's easier than most think

Jodie - I love SP sooo much but they bloat me so bad and I don't know why not even wheat bloats me like SP.

Wait til you see high carb day

Posted by: nikegurl

Quote:

Originally posted by JLB001
I wanted to steal her 8 oz spud! But I'll be nice.

Wish my low carb days were 178. I think mine are 50.

I'm hoping that I'll find I'm like Jodi and this plan will work well for me. I used to do below 30 grams a day with a carb up meal every 4th day...and the carb up meal STILL didn't bring me up to the amount of carbs I had on yesterday's low carb day.

I like it.

(but I'm still a pudge ball)

Posted by: Stacey

Hey Girl!! I just wanted to come in here and tell you that I am very sorry for being an evil bitch last week...thats not even like me..and I apologize!! (not wanting to bring up the ugly subject all over again..but I have been meaning to tell you this)

Good Luck with your goals!!!!

Posted by: nikegurl

'nuff said.

Posted by: Stacey

Thanks!

Posted by: nikegurl

oh yeah...i should have said thanks to YOU! (i was trying to be brief

seriously though - thanks and all is well.

Posted by: nikegurl

Yesterday was no carb and no gym.

I had planned to do cardio on my off day...but laundry was calling me and it just didn't happen.

NO CARB DAY MEALS 4/14/04

MEAL 1
1.5 scoops whey
5 fish oil caps

MEAL 2
4 oz chicken breast
cup mixed greens
Tbs light dressing

MEAL 3
4 oz ground sirloin
2 egg whites
cucumber
5 fish oil caps

MEAL 4
can tuna
stalk celery
2 tsp light mayo

MEAL 5
1 egg
2 egg whites
scoop whey
5 fish oil caps

Totals Including Veggies:

170 g protein
36 g fat
13 g carb

Posted by: nikegurl

Workout 2A

2 WG Pulldowns 9 x 100, 7 x 110 felt strong on these
2 BB Rows 8 x 70, 7 x 70 felt weak on these
2 Lying Leg Curls 9 x 60, 9 x 80
2 BB Curls 9 x 50, 8 x 50
2 Hammer Curls (cable) 9 x 30, 90 x 30
2 Standing Calf Raises 6 x 7 plate, 8 x 6 plate
2 DB Shrugs 6 x 60, 8 x 55

feeling good. still think i should be able to row a lot more

my back is pretty strong but not on these.

Posted by: Jenny

OMG, look who's rockin!

Hilary, you are doing so great! I'm so proud of you

I hear you on the rows, the weight I use there is half of what I do on other back exercises, I just focus on form and make sure all is right..
Keep up the great work

And have a wonderful weekend!!

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks Jenny. you do the same!

Posted by: atherjen

great workout Hil!!

have you gotten to a HIGH carb fun day yet?

Posted by: Jodi

Speaking of diet............How' you doin'?

How do you feel?

Posted by: Var

Looks like another great workout!

I wouldnt worry too much about the rows. Thats a respectable weight and I think most people have trouble with them at first. Good job!

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks everyone. i'm doing great. still pudgy - but feeling good.

Monday will be my first high carb day. I should have had one this past Monday but I was paying for my Easter indiscretions.

Jodi...only diet hiccup was adding an unscheduled Tbs of pb to my oats last night. didn't need that added fat - especially post workout. Shouldn't make my numbers for the day too far off though. (i'm about to see...will post in a sec)

Energy is great and I'm not starving or anything. all is well

Posted by: nikegurl

fat was kind of high yesterday. hey jodi - that Tbs pb in my oats really adds to the quality of my life. would it be terrible to trim a few fish oil caps (of my 15) so i can keep it?

YESTERDAYS MEALS - LOW CARB 4/15/04

MEAL 1
1.5 scoops whey
5 fish oil caps

MEAL 2
can tuna
stalk celery
2 tsp low fat mayo

MEAL 3
4 oz ground sirloin
cucumber
5 fish oil caps

MEAL 4
1/2 apple
4 oz chicken breast
cup mixed salad greens
Tbs light dressing
1.5 cups brown rice

MEAL 5
1/2 apple
1 egg
2 egg whites
scoop whey
1 cup oats
Tbs pb
5 fish oil caps

TOTALS
178 g protein
155 g carbs
52 g fat

1830 cal

Posted by: CourtQueen

Oh that pb sounds soooo GOOD....
but I can't have any... bummer But I am loving the carb cycling.

Workouts looking AWESOME!!! Just remember you are probably doing more weight on your rows then 90% of women in America (ok, no scientific study out there to back me up but I'm sure it is up there....)

Posted by: Jodi

Don't touch the fish oil. You can keep the PB - ditch the mayo

Posted by: nikegurl

the mayo only has 3 grams of fat....oh ok. guess it's time to switch to vinegar.

fair trade. thanks!

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks CourtQueen! I'm really liking carb cycling too. are you sure you can't have pb?

Posted by: Jodi

LOL - I'd take PB anyday over Mayo

Other things to do would be to rinse your ground beef. Have all egg whites instead of the yolk (especially in that meal). How much fat in that dressing?

Posted by: nikegurl

1 gram of fat in the dressing.

As for the ground sirloin...it's 93% lean (can't find leaner lately) so I call it 8 grams fat in 4 oz but a lot drains off when I cook it and I do rinse it after so I bet I'm getting a little less than 8 grams there.

I'll happily drop that egg yolk and the mayo to keep my pb.

Posted by: nikegurl

by the way....i'm really looking forward to next week's training but scared to look farther ahead than that.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
by the way....i'm really looking forward to next week's training but scared to look farther ahead than that.

I hear that

Posted by: PreMier

I think you did a great job on rows. I have a hard time with them too... Have a great day!

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks Jake. hey, i seriously hope things improve for you and your family soon.

try to have a good weekend.

Posted by: PreMier

They are I think. Grandma is pissed the caddy dealer gave her a chrystler. She says its noisy, and drags ass

I think she is ok now. Funny thing, I didnt know your name untill I read your journal today

Posted by: nikegurl

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
She says its noisy, and drags ass

I'd say that's a good sign

Posted by: nikegurl

Sat and Sun were no carb days....barely made it through Sunday (temptation was everywhere!) but I did. Phew. High carbs today. I think low carb days are actually my favorites.

Posted by: CourtQueen

Low Carb days feel like too much temptation to me.....
I think No days are my fav

Do you find it harder on the weekends to follow your meal plans then during the week?

Posted by: Jodi

Your both cracked. I LOVE High days

Posted by: nikegurl

weekends are WAY WAY harder for me just b/c my day isn't as structured and routine.

i actually find high carb days the most tempting. i have these evil voice in my head trying to convince me that if i'm allowed as much brown rice as i want...then surely i can have french fries.

i promise i won't! but i'm tempted to try to rationalize food cheats on high carb day (not no or low)

Posted by: Jodi

That's why I keep healthy yummies around. FF SF Oatmeal cookies. Buckwheat pancake mix. SF PB Oatmeal muffins, whole grain pita's, fiber one cereal and LC milk and stuff like that.

I'm eating some of those cookies right now

Posted by: nikegurl

....hmmmmm and could someone lacking discipline (let's pretend that someone is ME

) indulge in such treats on high carb days?

Posted by: Jodi

Yes you can and all you want too

Well, except the muffins but you could always make it without PB so you don't get too much fat.

Posted by: nikegurl

i'm off to the recipe section....high carb days are gonna change.

thanks, jodi!

Posted by: greekblondechic

I liked low carb days best myself

Posted by: Jodi

I made a new kind last night. They are good but I'm not going to post it because most people wouldn't care for them all that much. Personally, they are good for me.

8 Splenda packets
1/2 C. Buckwheat Flour
1/2 C. Stoneground WW Flour
1 C. Oats
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 C. Unsweetened Apple Sauce
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
4 Egg Whites

Mix and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 8 mins at 350 degrees.

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks jodi! and you really eat as many as you want on high carb days?

i bet you get asked this all the time - but is it easy enough to find the buckwheat flour? i've never looked but wondering if it's likely to be hard to find. i've seen ww flour before of course (hopefully it's stone ground?

)

thanks again!

Posted by: Jodi

Any natural health food store has it. I get the buckwheat flour and the stoneground ww flour at any of them.

Yes you can eat as many of these as you want on High Carb Day. They are about 8G carbs per cookie and zero fat (other than the fat in the oats which really doesn't count). I don't eat my fruit when I eat these though because of the applesauce is just like eating an apple (well close enough anyway).

Posted by: nikegurl

so now the trick will be baking them on Sundays but not eating them until Mondays.

Posted by: Jodi

Yeah, that was not easy last night. Hence the T. of natty pb yesterday

Posted by: tucker01

MMMMmmmm Cookies!

Let me know how they are NG, not that I don't trust your opinion Jodi, just curious about everyone else

Posted by: Jodi

I didn't say they were wonderful.

They are decent. They curb my sweet cravings ALOT!

Posted by: nikegurl

i had a good workout last night...and i was surprised. i was so tired that i was yawning the whole drive to the gym (not a good sign)

but i told myself to snap the hell out of it...and i did. (at least long enough to have a good workout) was able to increase weight on several exercises so that pleased me.

WORKOUT 3A

3 WG Pulldowns: 100x9, 100x9, 110x7
3 BB Rows: 75x8, 80x8, 80x7
3 Lying Leg Curls: 80x8, 80x8, 80x6
3 BB Curls: 55x9, 55x8, 55x6
3 Cable Hammer Curls: 30x9, 35x7, 35x7
3 Toe Presses on Leg Press Machine: 140x9, 180x8, 180x7
3 BB Shrugs: 95x9, 95x9, 95x8

Posted by: Var

Nice lifts, Nike!!!

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks Var.

at least they're getting better. I like that smilie!

Posted by: PreMier

Hi Hilary

Great lifts, especially the BB curls.

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks Premier. i like those.

i had been doing them with the small pre-loaded bbs but switched to the Olympic bar last night. it's better with the long bar (for me) some sort of balance thing i think.

Posted by: CourtQueen

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
but i told myself to snap the hell out of it...and i did. (at least long enough to have a good workout) was able to increase weight on several exercises so that pleased me.

That is awesome! Always a good feeling to overcome those yawns.

And great lifts

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks CQ!

well...i put this off long enough. i have a food confession from yesterday and it's a doozy. i had red beans and rice. lots and lots and the rice wasn't brown and the day wasn't suppossed to be a high carb day. did i mention that i had LOTS? a huge bowl after the gym - so huge i had a stomach ache after and was still stuffed when i woke up this morning.

i suck.

workout was good though. i left my log in the car so i'll post it later or first thing in the morning.

Posted by: Var

Call it a "cheat day", Nike.

Posted by: tucker01

Posted by: CourtQueen

You do not suck! Begeesus, it was rice and beans. Now a big slice of black bottom pie, well......
Anyways, you can't beat yourself up for that! If you do then you just get in that awful mentality mode that ends up hurting you and possibly allowing all those excuses to enter to just back track more.

Maybe you needed it! Anywho, get over it. Move on and recommit. NOW!! No more talk on it. Done is done, just hope you enjoyed it

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks everyone. i do tend to be all or nothing - that's for sure. i'm either cheating ALL the time or NONE of the time and i've had months of being so bad that i really really need to make sure i don't slip back into that.

so here's how i'm gonna try to look at it....it is a big deal b/c i ate a disgusting amount (seriously) BUT i can't get that day back now so i have to just focus again and not stray from my plan.

i'm already freaking about Sunday by the way. i planned to do measurements again. it'll be 2 weeks since last ones. well as of yesterday morning NOTHING had changed. not one bit. i shouldn't have checked but i doubt i'm gonna lose anything in the next 4 days when i pigged out just yesterday.

i really thought i'd see #s dropping after 2 weeks. yesterday was my first screw up too.

Posted by: Jodi

It's only been 1 week my dear. Besides you measured after high carb day. Of course your bloated and such. I prefer to measure after no carb day as well as take weight.

Posted by: nikegurl

Jodi - I ate a LOT.

I ate so much my stomach hurt and I was stuffed 12 hours later.

I'm not going to do that again.

Posted by: Jodi

Don't worry about measurements for now. Just take them Sunday and then every sunday there after. Don't do mid week.

Posted by: JLB001

Don't beat yourself up over yesterday. It'll be alright! If you have been eatting well all week up until then, it won't much of a big difference.
I do agree with Jodi, do you measurements/weight on your lower carb days. GOd knows I will not do any measurements after the amounts of cake I have had today. Glad its leg day!

Hang in there Girlie, it be okie dokie.

Posted by: tucker01

I wouldn't worry about it too much NG. It was only one meal in the scheme of Calories for the week, it probably won't make that big of a difference.

Don't Fret, very small blip in the scale of things

Posted by: Novo

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
i'm already freaking about Sunday by the way. i planned to do measurements again. it'll be 2 weeks since last ones. well as of yesterday morning NOTHING had changed. not one bit. i shouldn't have checked but i doubt i'm gonna lose anything in the next 4 days when i pigged out just yesterday.

i really thought i'd see #s dropping after 2 weeks. yesterday was my first screw up too.

*delurk*
measurements SUCK! I'm with you. Let's not. And then get a great surprise at the end of the 12 weeks!

*skulk back to avant*

Posted by: nikegurl

ooooooohhhhhhhhh Novo's gonna get in trouble.

first the leg comment in CQ's journal....now skipping out on measurement days.

(i'm just kidding with you)

here's what i expect to happen (and anyone can feel free to remind me when i freak out and forget i said this)

some weeks not much will change and i'll start doubting and being miserable. then certain weeks there will be big changes. yep, that's my theory.

if we keep doing the right stuff day after day and week after week - the numbers are going to HAVE to head in the direction we want them to.

but umm...i'm still dreading the measuring.

Posted by: nikegurl

TUESDAY's WORKOUT 4/20 (3B)

Hacks: 90x9, 140x7, 140x6
Leg Ext.: 105x9, 120x7, 120x7
Incline BB Press: 75x9, 85x6, 80x7
Cable Crossovers: 30x9, 35x9, 35x8
Military DB Presses: 27.5x9, 27.5x7, 27.5x6
CG Bench: 70x70, 70x6, 60x9
VBar Pushdowns: 40x9, 50x7, 50x6

Shoulders are definitely weak but improving. I'm still sticking with the hacks 'cause I bail out on squats before my legs are hit as hard as they should be. But since I know I'm not squatting - I punish myself on the hacks. I really didn't know if I could get out of the "bottom" on the last rep of the last set. I liked it (when it was done)

Posted by: PreMier

Hi Hilary

Dang.. Those hacks are nice! And your CG bench is really good too. Next time you eat that much, take a pic. I cant imagine you with a pot belly. And like the ladie in Pulp Fiction sez "Pots are sexy"

Posted by: aggies1ut

I don't know about Nike's, but my pot belly ain't sexy lol.

Posted by: PreMier

Dont you roll your eyes at me!

Posted by: nikegurl

the hacks hurt and i kind of got stuck at the bottom.

and thanks so much for the vote of confidence....but my spare tire isn't cute. not even a little.

Posted by: Jodi

I hear that. Lean top and bottom but soft in the middle.

That sounds funny

Posted by: gwcaton

Good Morning ! TGIF !

Posted by: nikegurl

Quote:

Originally posted by Jodi

I hear that. Lean top and bottom but soft in the middle.

That sounds funny

my bottom's worse than my middle.

Posted by: nikegurl

Gary's got it right - TGIF!

Yesterday's workout - 4A

WG Pulldowns: 100x9, 110x7, 110x6, 100x9
BB Rows: 80x8, 80x7, 75x8, 75x8
Lying Leg Curls: 80x9, 80x8, 80x7, 70x9
BB Curls: 55x9, 55x8, 55x7, 55x7
Hammer Cable Curls: 35x8, 35x8, 35x8, 35x6
Calves - Toe Presses on Leg Press: 180x9, 230x7, 230x6, 230x7
BB Shrugs: 105x9, 110x8, 100x8, 110x7

Felt good. I'm glad b/c I doubt the next 2 weeks will.

I did have to drop the weight on some things for my later sets but I made sure to start heavy so I know I got in all the weight and reps I could.

Posted by: Jodi

Damn girl - Nice workout

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks Jodi - I'm really doing my best and feeling pretty strong. (bad news is i'm also feeling very fat

)

Posted by: Jodi

Well stop doing that to yourself. Stick with plan and you'll get there. You know this takes time. It's easy going on but hell to take off.

Posted by: nikegurl

you're right; i'll get there. this honestly isn't a pity party - i'm just really realizing how MUCH fat i actually let myself gain. (a lot)

it's probably going to take longer than i intially realized - but i'm on my way.

Posted by: nikegurl

oh - i seem to be on my way to a new bad habit.

i really really like sugar free red bull.

2 nights this week i've gotten one when i've been really tired and they're so damn good. only 'bout 10 calories but $2.15 each and they HAVE to be loaded with crap (i didn't even look - i didn't want to know)

Posted by: nikegurl

Friday's workout was good. I never used to go to they gym on Friday nights and I actually like it....a LOT less crowded than usual.

Workout 4B

Hacks 90x9, 140x8, 140x7, 140x6 these were hard
Leg Extensions 105x9, 120x9, 135x6, 120x6
Incline BB Extensions 80x9, 80x7, 75x8, 75x7
Cable Crossovers 35x9, 40x8, 35x9, 35x9 (35 felt better than 40)
Military DB Presses 27.5x9, 27.5x7, 27.5x5

, 25x7
CG Bench 70x8, 65x7, 65x8, 65x8 - hurt my wrists
VBar Pushdowns 50x8, 50x6, 40x9, 40x8

Wish my shoulders would hurry up and get stronger (and grow)

Feel good about the workout though. Only real "problem" is the cg bench. It was hurting my wrists a lot - even after i tried widening my grip a bit. I'm going to try using DBs next time (palms facing my body, elbows in) and see if that helps.

Posted by: Var

Great workout, Nike!

Still lookin strong!

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks Var. now things are gonna really get ummm....errrr..... "interesting"

Posted by: Jodi

Good job NG

How did the weekend go?

Posted by: nikegurl

weekend went well - except for 1 peanut butter filled pretzel nugget. (literally one.

)

this lady who SEEMED nice was handing them out at Trader Joes and for some crazy reason....i actually forgot i couldn't have 'em.

Posted by: nikegurl

the other bad thing....it was 100 degrees and i absolutely refuse to wear shorts or a bathing suit 'til i drop some more fat. i'm gonna be boiling for at least a month. my own damn fault though. (yes, i know this is kinda nutty but therapy would take longer to work than a good eating plan

)

Posted by: Jodi

I'm sure you saw that my eating plan didn't go as scheduled

1 pretzel won't kill ya, don't worry.

Posted by: nikegurl

i'm not that worried about the pretzel. i'm more worried about my insanity.

i'm not joking - 100 degrees outside and i wore baggy pants all weekend.

the way i see it - your eating plan wasn't messed up. it was purposefully revised.

Posted by: Jodi

Purposely revised

I like that.

Don't stress yourself out. I see no reason why you couldn't wear shorts NG. I have these shorts that I bought at AE that I just love to wear when I'm feeling chunky. They make me feel so small. I just bought them last month. They are super low rise but they are baggy like carpenter shorts and so comfy

Posted by: nikegurl

Hey Jodi...I promise to listen to you on this so don't roll your eyes too much. Deal?

High carb day today feels very very wrong in light of my lack of progress. I left my damn measurements at home but I remember the important stuff...

I only lost 1/2 lb which in all honesty is pretty much meaningless since that 1/2 lb can fluctuate so easily either way.

Nearly all of my measurements were the SAME as 2 weeks ago except my waist and my hips - but both were only down 1/4" which is basically nothing.

Do I still want to eat up since it's my one high carb day - or should I restrict more?

I'm thinking you'll say not to since I'm training hard and I don't want to shut down my metabolism...but I thought I'd see more change.

If the answer is to keep going....you can be sure that I will.

Posted by: nikegurl

by the way - i love American Eagle. their stuff fits me well

Posted by: Jodi

High carb day is the key to this diets fat loss. You can't skip it. You also had a minor slip up last week that could have affected your results. You need the carbs, especially with the upcoming weeks. So I think you know the answer

Posted by: Jodi

Don't make me get TP in here

Posted by: nikegurl

no no no! don't you dare get TP in here. i'll behave.

i promise.

i'm gonna have to be flawless this week. (and in following weeks) there's no other way to do it since i really am miserable with the fat i'm carrying around.

you're right - i know the answer.

1) eat my carbs on high carb day
2) stick to the plan
3) hit the mall on wednesday & get some cute AE shorts.

Posted by: Jodi

Good Plan

AE is my favorite store

Posted by: Twin Peak

Ahh-chem.

Posted by: nikegurl

i ate 1/2 sleeve of Fiber One at my first carb meal today. all is well. really. AND i know i'm busting my fat ass at the gym - seriously.

Posted by: PreMier

Hi Hilary-
Nice workouts, and I am sure your shoulders will grow. Fortunately for me their my best bp

CG Bench also bugs my wrists, but what doesnt kill you only makes you stronger.. right?

I like girls who shop at AE. When I am at the mall, I always go in there to look around

Posted by: nikegurl

...it's settled I will continue to be a loyal AE and Abercrombie shopper.

things are feeling better today. first of all - last night was pretty damn challenging and i found myself VERY glad that i hadn't skimped on my carbs. and even after high carb day my jeans are a little looser today.

Posted by: nikegurl

MONDAY 4/26 WORKOUT 5A

WG Pulldowns 100x9, 110x8, 110x9, 120x7, 120x8

BB Rows 80x9, 80x9, 80x7, 80x8, 80x6

Leg Curls 80x9, 80x8, 80x7, 70x8, 70x6

BB Curls 55x9, 60x7, 60x6, 50x7, 50x6

Hammer Cable Curls 35x9, 35x7, 30x8, 30x8, 30x7

Calves on Leg Press 230x9, 230x8, 230x8, 230x7, 230x7

Shrugs 105x9, 105x9, 115x8, 115x7, 115x7

Phew. I was damn tired at the end.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
...it's settled I will continue to be a loyal AE and Abercrombie shopper.

Yeah, I'm proud of you

Just let the diet do it's thing

The carbs are important

Did you find some shorts at AE?

Posted by: nikegurl

I didn't make it to AE....I'll go tomorrow (day off from the gym)

I know 35 sets is typical for you....but it made me want to lay down at the end.

Thanks Jodi! I know I needed those carbs yesterday.

Posted by: atherjen

great workouts Hil!!

sounds like the diet is making some progress too!!

Im so happy that it is working for you!

AE rocks!! I have sooo many of their clothes!

Posted by: nikegurl

Thanks! I was really tired and that made me feel a little wimpy - but the good news is I'm still getting stronger on at least some things. I never used 120 on pulldowns before and curling 60 lbs was a first as well. I wanna be like you and Jodi.

Posted by: Jodi

Well your already pulling and curling more than me!

Your doing wonderful NG. Oh AE has the best low rise stretch jeans too that fit so perfect - I LOVE them. I have a $20.00 off coupon I'm going to go use this week sometime

Posted by: Paynne

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
Nearly all of my measurements were the SAME as 2 weeks ago except my waist and my hips - but both were only down 1/4" which is basically nothing.

Personally I jump up and down when my waist drops 1/4"

And it always seems to happen when I'm pissed about not seeing any results

Keep up the good work

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks. some days i'm optimistic and other days i'm pissy.

yesterday was a pissy day. you're right about the changes coming when i'm pissed about not seeing results though!

Posted by: CourtQueen

NG -
You are doing awesome! Some change in those measurements is definitely awesome, especially for 2 weeks.

and 60 on those curls WOW

Posted by: Rocco32

Looking great!

Posted by: aggies1ut

Quote:

Originally posted by Jodi
Well your already pulling and curling more than me!

Your doing wonderful NG. Oh AE has the best low rise stretch jeans too that fit so perfect - I LOVE them. I have a $20.00 off coupon I'm going to go use this week sometime

AE is great for short people AND tall people. My fav. pair of jeans is from AE.

Wish I had money to go shopping lol.

Posted by: nikegurl

so true! all the jeans i have and love are abercrombie or ae. i'm 5' 9" and can almost always find cute ones plenty long enough there that fit well.

thanks for all the support everyone. program's starting to get hard this week so it really is nice.

Posted by: Jodi

I head straight for the Petite section

Posted by: jstar

Hi NG

Well I finally made it in here!

You are doing great! Don't worry about the beans and rice. Personally, my tummy hurts when I eat even a medium size serving of beans (well they were ff refried

).

So are shoulders your priority too? You have a great V-taper already, I want to be like you

.

AE - I will have to try that! I have some old navy jean capris that are baggy & I love them. I live literally 2 minutes from the mall, I need restraint!!!

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks jstar. i'm with you on refried beans.

these were red beans cooked in a pot with the rice and some nice spices.

my legs and shoulders are both priorities. i think my shoulders have improved some (and my legs haven't yet) so if i had to pick one....i'd say legs (and still be thinking shoulders too.

)

thanks for the compliment - you're too kind. i have a loooong way to go but i'm trying.

Posted by: nikegurl

last night's workout was tough....i couldn't think more than one set ahead or i never would have made it.

HACKS 90x9, 140x9, 150x6, 140x8, 140x7

LEG EXT. 120x9, 135x7, 120x7, 120x7, 120x7

INCLINE BB PRESS 80x9, 80x8, 80x7, 80x7, 75x6

CABLE CROSSOVERS 40x9, 35x9, 35x8, 30x9, 30x8

MILITARY DB PRESSES 30x7, 30x5

, 25x8, 25x7, 25x7

CG BENCH 70x9, 70x7, 70x7, 65x7, 65x6

V BAR PUSHDOWNS 50x9, 50x6, 40x9, 40x9, 40x8

Posted by: CourtQueen

Ah, I'm not looking forward to this one.

You did a great job!

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks CQ. now that it's over i guess it wasn't TOO bad but i do remember briefly wanting to quit once or twice during the workout last night.

Posted by: Jodi

Nice workout

It looks like a few of us are having problems with Inclines after our squats. Mine went down to yet I had energy for all exercises after the inclines

Posted by: nikegurl

yep - set #5 of the inclines really took a nose dive. i dropped the weight and still lost reps.

last week i superset them with the hacks and struggled a bit so this week i didn't do that....and had an even harder time by the end.

i wasn't happy about it - but i know i busted my ass in there. i may try to get to the gym twice a day for the rest of this week and next - but it's gonna mean getting up at 5:30. i really really hate mornings so i haven't decided yet.

Posted by: Jodi

I thought about it but passed on the idea quickly. 4AM was not sounding like a lot of fun.

Posted by: nikegurl

i hear you. but let's keep in mind that 35 sets feels "about right" to you. (we need a superwoman smilie to insert here)

Posted by: Jodi

Ummmmmmmmm........thanks, but no superwomen here, just obsessed

Posted by: Paynne

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
these were red beans cooked in a pot with the rice and some nice spices.

Red beans and rice. Super low GI and nice and spicy to keep the metabolism humming mmmMMMMMMMmmmmm

Posted by: nikegurl

'cept i ate nearly the whole pot.

Posted by: nikegurl

Thursday's Workout - 6A

WG Pulldowns
110x9, 120x7, 120x7, 120x8, 110x9, 110x9

BB Rows
85x7, 85x6, 80x8, 80x8, 80x7, 75x8

Seated Hamstring Curls - started too light, these are new
90x9, 105x9, 120x9, 135x4 + 120x5 (dropset b/c 135 was too heavy) 120x8, 120x7

BB Curls
55x9, 60x8, 60x6, 55x9, 55x8, 55x7

Hammer Curls - DB b/c cable was killing my hands
17.5x9, 20x9, 20x9, 22.5x8, 22.5x7, 22.5x7

Shrugs
115x9, 115x8, 115x8, 115x8, 115x7, 115x6

Calves on Leg Press Machine
140x9, 230x9, 230x9, 230x8, 230x7, 230x8

Posted by: nikegurl

pssst - Jodi. when training changes to m-f what carb cycling schedule would you suggest i go with?

also, i am toying with the idea of making this sunday low carb instead of no carb just to help me through next week. not 100% sure if i need to...but i'm leaning that way. think that's ok?

Posted by: nikegurl

i'm not happy today. found out i'm going to have to take a trip for work. probably 3 days in late May and i'm not going to be able to train.

i'm really upset about it.

there will be a small group of us going and i won't have a rental car plus they never ever leave us with any free time so i don't think there's any way around it.

i've been so good too - no missed workouts since starting TPs program and some of them have been tough.

did i mention i'm really upset?

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
pssst - Jodi. when training changes to m-f what carb cycling schedule would you suggest i go with?

also, i am toying with the idea of making this sunday low carb instead of no carb just to help me through next week. not 100% sure if i need to...but i'm leaning that way. think that's ok?

Yes that's fine on the low carb day. I'll get back to you on phase II

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
i'm not happy today. found out i'm going to have to take a trip for work. probably 3 days in late May and i'm not going to be able to train.

Most hotels have a gym. You could wake up early

Posted by: nikegurl

i'll get up crazy early - i don't mind in the least. i just didn't picture free weights in a motel gym. in fact, when i find out exactly where we'll be staying i may even try to find a gym nearby and take a cab.

the 2 travel days will be tough but the one day in the middle - i WILL find a way. (but i still don't want to go)

thanks for thinking about the phase II cycle

Posted by: aggies1ut

If possible, I always stay at a hotel with a gym. Usually don't want to wake up early because I'm usually on vacation if I'm a hotel, BUT I wake my ass up anyways. It's part of being on crack.

Posted by: Var

I LOVE working out in hotels if the gym is nice! I dont know what it is, but I get really fired up for it! Maybe its something about the change of scene. You can make it work. Nike!

Posted by: aggies1ut

The Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey has a nice gym, but the best hotel gym I've been to has been the Hotel Sofietel in Santa Monica....though the staff were a bunch of snobby schmucks.

Posted by: Var

I went to one at Ceasars in Atlantic City. It was just machines, but the hot tubs made it ALL worthwhile!

Posted by: nikegurl

i'll be in Fishers Indiana. it sux there - i've been before. i won't have any say on what hotel they put us at but i'm gonna make sure i find a way to get to the gym at least the one non travel day.

there are worse things and i'll manage it (sorry to whine) but i hate travel for work anyway and even more now that i'm on a bit of a roll.

once i know the specific dates/times i'll find a way to work the gym angle. thanks for the good tips.

Posted by: PreMier

Nice workout

I hate hotel gyms, and dont ever bother lifting in them. Serious lack of equip.

Posted by: nikegurl

I'm glad its only 3 days but I'm gonna hate it - a lot. There will be HUGE pressure to eat and drink horrible things and then no matter how "sociable" I am about sticking to my program there will be muttering and crap about me being a poor sport.

And to think...I thought peer pressure stopped after college.

I'll get through it but I'll miss my gym and my fridge at home and time to myself. (guess I am antisocial after all

)

Posted by: PreMier

Its ok, I get static all the time about drinking water while everyone is boozin. I just kindly point out that no one looks like me haha

Posted by: nikegurl

that's a GREAT response.

hope you have a great weekend.

Posted by: PreMier

So do I. But I have a lot of work to do

You have a great weekend too, and be safe

Posted by: Novo

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
last night's workout was tough....i couldn't think more than one set ahead or i never would have made it.

Exactly my strategy through week 4! I think if you make the mistake of actually admitting what's to be done in w/o's 7&8 ... well, any sane individual would just walk straight back out the gym before starting

Think of the set at hand, hell, in week 4, just think of the rep! G'luck

Posted by: nikegurl

thanks Novo. the plan of "one set at a time" is working for me. feels maybe more overwhelming than it is if i try to think about all the sets at once.

Posted by: nikegurl

Friday's Workout 6B

INCLINE BB PRESS
80x9, 85x8, 85x7, 80x9, 80x7, 75x8

CABLE CROSSOVERS
40x9, 40x8, 40x7, 35x9, 35x9, 35x8

CG BENCH - switched to DBs b/c of wrist pain
27.5x9, 27.5x7, 27.5x6, 25x7, 25x8, 25x7

these didn't go too well. i was so weak! i've never done them before so hopefully i was adjusting and it'll be better next time.

VBAR PUSHDOWNS
50x8, 50x6, 40x9, 40x8, 40x8, 40x7

HACK SQUATS
90x9, 150x8, 150x7, 140x9, 140x7, 130x8

LEG EXTENSIONS
120x9, 135x7, 120x7, 120x7, 105x8, 105x7

MILITARY DB PRESS
27.5x9, 27.5x9, 27.5x6, 27.5x7, 25x8, 25x7

Posted by: nikegurl

I was sore this weekend...pretty much everywhere.

Feeling fine today though and ready for week 4.

Posted by: Var

Same here Nike! Did u feel just muscle soreness or joint pain, too? I felt a lot of joint pain this weekend, but feel great today.

Posted by: nikegurl

it was an odd soreness - mainly muscle but my wrists and shoulders had some aches as well. i think it was odd b/c so many things were sore at once and b/c up until then i hadn't really had much (any?) soreness.

i'm fine today though.

Posted by: PreMier

Im starting to get a bit sore too

Your workout looks really good! Why did you swap things around? Did I miss something

Posted by: nikegurl

No! I missed something. I forgot to say I'm splitting into 2 pieces now. So the 2nd session was legs and shoulders. I'll mark it that way this week so it makes more sense.

Posted by: nikegurl

...and I canNOT believe that i am up driving to the gym at 5:30. it's so unlike me. but if i were doing it in 1 session still i swear it'd take me 2 hours. seriously. so 2 sessions it is.

Posted by: PreMier

The problem I have is the B day. The squats really make me drag ass

Did you have a good weekend?

Posted by: nikegurl

B day is what made me decide to split it 'til the end. I'd be ok (I thought) through legs and then wonder why my inclines (chest) were so crappy. Splitting it helped.

Weekend was ok - crazy hot here (over 100 degrees) and my dumbass decided to go to Six Flags on Saturday. Lines were way way too long and it was ridiculously hot (not just regular hot

).

Sunday I watched the Lakers lose (on tv)

How 'bout you?

Posted by: Var

I promise I'm not just saying this to be different...

I actually prefer B day. I've learned to LOVE squats and I've always loved working tri's.

Posted by: nikegurl

hey Var...sweetie....don't take this the wrong way.

you're a freak.

Posted by: Var

You dont know the half of it!

Posted by: nikegurl

i find that both alarming and comforting.

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
B day is what made me decide to split it 'til the end. I'd be ok (I thought) through legs and then wonder why my inclines (chest) were so crappy. Splitting it helped.

Weekend was ok - crazy hot here (over 100 degrees) and my dumbass decided to go to Six Flags on Saturday. Lines were way way too long and it was ridiculously hot (not just regular hot

).

Sunday I watched the Lakers lose (on tv)

How 'bout you?

Yea, I also notice a decrease in weights after squats. I cant wait till the very last day... I will be bringing my red puking bucket along lol

Damn, that is hella hot! Bet ya cant wait till summer

I havent been to a theme park in sooo long

My Friday was ok. Just hung out with a few friends and shot some pool, then went hot tubbin.
Saturday I went with my buddies to the motorcycle shop and looked at some new bikes(Suzuki GSXR 1000). I dont plan on getting one, but my friend does... I dont really care for them, and I dont have 12k to burn lol.
Sunday I had my friend give me a massage, and then we talked. I also found out that this girl I am interested in is pregnant.. and she doesnt know who the dad is. It made me mad/sad at first, but now I feel a bit sick and dont care to try and persue anything. I then saw the last few minutes of the Laker game. I was disapointed that they lost. Im not a huge fan, but I want Karl and Payton to get a ring. So it was an OK weekend.. Sorry for whoring

Posted by: Var

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
i find that both alarming and comforting.

Posted by: nikegurl

i'm exactly like you w/the Laker thing - not much of a fan but i do want to see Malone get a ring.

i'm way too old for amusement parks (i just discovered this). i can't think of much of anything i'd stand in line for for 3 hours.

no need to apologize for the whorin'

sorry about the girl you like...i'm sure you'll be fine but that can't have been what you were wanting to find out. these things are never simple (obviously) and i don't doubt you but i have to say it just once....be careful. you're sucha good guy i wouldn't want to see you trying to fix things and wrecking things for yourself. k? no matter how you feel about them now or later - no one can really argue that kids/babies DO change everything.

Posted by: nikegurl

hey var - i hate tris.

i can't say i've learned to love squats but i at least kinda like leg day since it's my chance to feel like i'm doing something to improve my worst bodypart. so i guess that's a start.

(you're still freaky)

Posted by: Var

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
hey var - i hate tris. :tongue:

i can't say i've learned to love squats but i at least kinda like leg day since it's my chance to feel like i'm doing something to improve my worst bodypart. so i guess that's a start.

(you're still freaky)

I find the tongue comment both alarming and comforting!

Legs are my worst part too.

Do u like freaky?

PreMier: Sorry to hear about your girl troubles. I've been in the same situation myself (accept she knew who the father was). Definitely not cool.

Posted by: nikegurl

in this particular instance the tongue should be interpreted as merely goofy.

hey var - keep an eye on PreMier and don't let him try to be the hero. there's a better chance he'll listen to you.

Posted by: Var

PreMier DOES NOT listen to me AT ALL.

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