Thread: In It 2 Win It

Sounds good, will be following!

I think you are the first female. Good luck!

Thanks ^^^

Pics are submitted and well.... I'm gonna need all the "luck" I can get.

I won't be posting up any of my meals (unless.... I decide to get a little crazy and show some food porn for my cheat meal) otherwise I'm going to just be posting my workouts and other nonsense.

Guess I better start with today.....

CARDIO: 1 HR HIKE @ Park Trails

Hack squat- w/u-50(15)/70(15)/90(15)/110(12)/130(10)/130(8)/150(5) *Forced myself to keep a narrow stance as I'm used more use and prefer a wider. The goal was to stay narrow and go as deep as possible without getting stuck at the bottom... I think I accomplished that!

Traveling Lunges w 30lb BB- 4 sets of 40 paces (20 ea. way) *Man, these kill me every time!

Glute kickbacks (mach)- 30(15)/50(15)/70(12)/90(12)/90(10)

Seated Leg Extension- 30(15)/50(15)/70(12)/90(12)/110(8)

Calve Press w/ forward, inward and outward foot placement- 50/70/90/110/110

Lying Leg Curl- 35(15)/50(15)/65(10)/80(5)/65(10)


And that's all..... I hobbled outta the gym with a brand new set of spaghetti legs and it Felt GOOOOOOD!

Good Luck

Today was my "hi" day in my carb cycle yet I still managed to be pretty pissy since DOM's decided to set in pretty bad on my glutes and quads today. Good grief.... I had'nt had them hit me this bad in a WHILE! You know it's bad when you'd rather stand at work than sit and deal with the sheer agony and pain of having to get back up. It's in times like these I wish I were a man.... especially @ potty breaks. You guys have the luxury of peeing standing up! Hopefully these DOM's start to dissipate soon but then again who am I to complain.... at least I have legs. Things were quickly put into perspective once I saw the legless guy arm cycling and hauling fast on his souped out aerodynamic tricycle. After I saw him, I immediately stopped the inner whine session and kicked it up a notch out on the trails.

CARDIO: 1hr & 15 min hike/ Hills & Trails @ park

how are u to taKE PICTURE OF YOUR FULL BODY AND SEE THE DATE ON THE PAPER????

Originally Posted by cbennett74

how are u to taKE PICTURE OF YOUR FULL BODY AND SEE THE DATE ON THE PAPER????

Someone mentioned that they tacked the paper up on the wall next to them. I held the paper to my side and had someone else take my photos.

Lat Pull Down: w/u50(15), 70(15), 90(12), 100(12), 110(12,8)

BB Underhand Row: w/u 30(15), 40(15,15), 50(12,12,10)

Bench Press: w/u 50(15), 70(15), 90(12), 100(12), 110(12,10)

PecDec Flyes: w/u 40(15), 55(15,15,12,12,8)

BB Upright Row: w/u 20(15), 30(15,15,15,12,12)

BB Shoulder Press: w/u 30(15), 40(15,15,15,12,10)

Reverse Pec Dec Flyes: w/u 40(15), 55(15,12,12,10,8)

Planks- 5 sets for time
Crunches- 5 sets of 20

CARDIO: (post w/u) 45 min Elliptical/Intervals (hr:145-155)

*chugged close to two gal of H20 and kept meals totally on track today. So far, this week has gone down without a hitch and I'm a happy gal.

Originally Posted by PHINA

I won't be posting up any of my meals (unless.... I decide to get a little crazy and show some food porn for my cheat meal)

I might like to see that

Originally Posted by Hubauer

I might like to see that

Cheat meal planned for tomorrow....


Day OFF today and the only thing planned to do is a whole lot of vegging out and eating the rest of my planned meals. It's been a great day so far.


Back to grind tomorrow!

subbed in, good luck

Damn u lift some weight!

CARDIO: 2hr hiking trails @ local park


I was sooo looking forward to this cheat meal all week! Homemade steak calzone w/ onions, red peppers, mushrooms, fresh basil, oregano, garlic and havarti cheese! And for dessert..... a slice of dulce de leche cheesecake! After this meal, I think I'm good for a while.... I'm still sooo stuffed!

Originally Posted by Dr. Tox

Damn u lift some weight!

Thanks.... I'm still working on getting back to numbers I was previously lifting prior to my back surgery in Jan. It's been a slow steady progression while I've been healing.

PHINA's photos have been added

Originally Posted by PHINA

What can I say... the cash prizes brought me here!

THA MONEY!!!

Welcome to IronMagazine, PHINA! Good luck in the Challenge.

^^ Thanks for the welcome Mr C.J.... yeah money is a great motivator for me! LOL. Several years ago, I entered a work health challenge and won $500. I dropped from 236 (my heaviest weight ever) to 178!!! Needless to say I only took second place.... yet I was still a winner overall. I hope to do the same here and this time around keep going til I actually reach my goals & goal weight. And also KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF for good!

3/11
CARDIO: 45 min Elliptical (post w/o) HR 145-150

HACK SQUAT: wu-50(15), 70(15), 90(12) 110(12) 130(10), 150(8)

TRAVELING LUNGES: w/ 30lb BB x 5 sets (30 paces ea. way)

LYING LEG CURL: wu- 35(15), 50(15), 65(12), 80(12,10,5), 65(10)

LEG EXTENSION: wu- 50(15), 70(15), 90(12), 110(12,10,8)

STANDING CALVE RAISE 50(20), 70(20), 90(20), 110(20,15,10)

Good luck

^^^ Thank you


Well, what can I say.... today has been a good day.


All meals have been eaten and not deviated from.... Feeling a little hungry & goofy mini check here

Cardio completed... Ummm, definite CHECK!

Adequate H2O drunk....

Lunch and gym bags packed and ready to go for tomorrow.....

Sleep.... working my way to the bed


CARDIO ONLY: 45 min Elliptical (hr 135-145)

Calling it a PEFECT DAY! ABSOLUTELY!

Good Luck, Stick with it, and kick ass

^^ thank you! Ass kicking is in full effect here!


My day started off a little slow.... I actually slept through two of my alarms this morning and missed my first meal so everything just got pushed back a little bit time wise. Not a big deal, as all my meals have been eaten(just need one more to go). I did have a little bit of a rough time rolling out of bed this morning, my body feels so damn sore. Guess I'm just feeling my age now more than ever.

CARDIO: (post w/o) 45min Elliptical/intervals (HR 140-150)

Lat Pull Down w/u 50(15), 70(12), 90(12), 110(10,8,5)

Low Row (Ham Strength Mach.) w/u 50(15), 70(12), 90(12), 100(10,10,8)

Chest Press- w/u 50(15), 70(15), 90(12), 110(10,10,8)

Pec Dec Flye w/u 40(15), 55(12), 70(12,12,12,10)

Rev. Pec Dec w/u 40(15), 55(4 sets x12)

BB Overhead Press 30(15,12), 40(12,12,10,8)

Bench Tricep dips(bw) x 4 sets

Crunches- 5 sets of 20

Originally Posted by PHINA

Low Row (Ham Strength Mach.) w/u 50(15), 70(12), 90(12), 100(10,10,8)

Done w/ underhand grip.


I forgot to log this in originally and I'm just making a mental note for myself to serve as a reminder for reference on next w/o.

CARDIO: Not done today. However, I did walk downtown for 5 hours tonight (I even did a little street dancing... which was sooo much fun).

The city throws a big party for 10 days with festivals, concerts and parades all over town. Think mardi gra but bigger and cooler! Anyway, Tonight I decided to head out and meet up with friends and good lawd there was temptation to eat and drink EVERYWHERE!!!!! Margaritas and gorditas were calling my name. Luckily my will power was strong (and I kept thinking of this challenge) so I stayed on track and only drank unsweet tea and had two of the best tasting beef kabobs. Everyone else stuffed their faces with tacos, beer and other disgusting fried foods that looked so yummy.

Other than that, I'm very happy to report... all six meals were eaten and not deviated from! Yay Me! As for celebrating any more fiesta events... i'm done! No more crowds or temptation for me.

It's back to the gym tomorrow to hit legs and do double cardio.

CARDIO: post w/o45 min Elliptical (Hr 145-150) & evening cardio.... 20 min walk with the dogs

Hack Squat- w/u 50(15), 70(12), 90(12), 110(10), 130(10), 150(8,8)

Walking lunges w/ 40lb BB- 5 sets x 26 paces

Leg Extension w/u 50(15), 65(12), 80(12), 95(12), 110(10,8)

Seated Leg Curl w/u 35(20), 50(15), 65(12), 80(3), 65(10,8,8)

Seated Calve Press w/u 50(20), 70(15), 90(15), 110(15), 130(10,10)

After a 14 hr day at work I was NOT in the mood to do any cardio. I'm just too tired and hungry. I find it ironic that even though today is my high carb day I'm freaking starving (even after eating all six meals). I'm taking myself to bed so I don't get the urge to cheat.... tomorrow after work I'm hitting the park trails for some cardio though.

CARDIO: 50 min Trail Hike

Low carb day and all six meals were on point today (my stomach is still growling.... this feeling is something I need to learn to get used to). Even though my weigh in yesterday showed I was up a lb.... my clothes are feeling a little bit looser.

CARDIO: post w/o 45 min Elliptical/Intervals


It really took some effort to kick my butt into the gym when all I really wanted to do was stay home and lay in bed today. Although I was motivated to workout, my body felt differently and my lifts reflected that of the lesser weakling in me. Oh well, at least I did something instead of skipping out like I would have preferred to do.

Bench Press 45(15), 65(12), 85(12), 105(10), 115(8,5)
BB Overhead Press 30(15,12), 40(12,12,10), 50(8)
Bench Dips x 5 sets (10)

Lat Pull Down 50(15), 70(12), 90(12), 100(12), 110(10,8)
Low Row H.S. mach (underhand grip) 50(15), 70(12), 90(12), 100(12,10), 110(8)
Rack pulls w/ bar only 1 set of 5 (just testing the waters with these. My back started to spasm so I quit)

Chest Flyes (mach) 40(15), 55(12), 70(10,10,8)

Rear Delt Flyes 45(15), 55(12,12,10), 60(6)
DB Lateral raise & Front Raises 10's (12), 12's(10,10,10)

CARDIO: 45min TM Interval Inclines