Firm For Life

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 09:08 AM

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.

J'Bo · 08-13-2003, 09:10 AM

cant wait to see the before pics

great start to a journal sweety

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 09:12 AM

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

(For Me)

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 09:15 AM

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

Jenny · 08-13-2003, 09:20 AM

Great new journal sweets

I like the name too

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 09:22 AM

Thanks Jenny!

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 09:27 AM

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?!

J'Bo · 08-13-2003, 09:31 AM

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.

yellowmoomba · 08-13-2003, 09:41 AM

Great title!!!

Good luck with your new program!!!

YM

shortstuff · 08-13-2003, 09:43 AM

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

;Good luck hun!!!!

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 09:49 AM

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

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 09:49 AM

THANK YOU YM & SS!!!

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

J'Bo · 08-13-2003, 10:03 AM

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

J'Bo · 08-13-2003, 10:04 AM

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

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 10:17 AM

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!

J'Bo · 08-13-2003, 10:25 AM

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

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 11:11 AM

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!

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 11:12 AM

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

dvlmn666 · 08-13-2003, 11:20 AM

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.

aggies1ut · 08-13-2003, 11:54 AM

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.

J'Bo · 08-13-2003, 11:58 AM

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

aggies1ut · 08-13-2003, 12:00 PM

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

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 12:41 PM

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!~

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 12:47 PM

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!!!

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 12:48 PM

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!!!

Stacey · 08-13-2003, 12:50 PM

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?!

dvlmn666 · 08-13-2003, 12:54 PM

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.

08-13-2003, 09:08 AM	#1
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	Firm For Life 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. Last edited by Stacey : 08-13-2003 at 03:39 PM.
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 09:10 AM	#2
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	cant wait to see the before pics great start to a journal sweety
	....and thats my $.02

08-13-2003, 09:12 AM	#3
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	Thank you J'bo!!!! I don't know about before pics just yet. I am taking them though! (For Me)
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 09:15 AM	#4
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	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
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 09:22 AM	#6
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	Thanks Jenny!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 09:20 AM	#5
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Great new journal sweets I like the name too

08-13-2003, 09:27 AM	#7
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	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?!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 09:31 AM	#8
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	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.
	....and thats my $.02

08-13-2003, 09:41 AM	#9
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,510 Photos: 2	Great title!!! Good luck with your new program!!! YM
	My Journal "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

08-13-2003, 09:43 AM	#10
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	Hi Stacey so glad to hear you are able to get back into your routine, I knwo that must feel awesome ;Good luck hun!!!!
	Good things come to those who wait........

08-13-2003, 09:49 AM	#12
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	THANK YOU YM & SS!!! Yes it feels awesome to be able to workout again! I was very getting impatient!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 10:04 AM	#14
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	ok maybe your right i do see more than 100g but you should up your yogurt turkey breast meal hon.
	....and thats my $.02

08-13-2003, 10:17 AM	#15
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	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!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 10:25 AM	#16
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	oh i will babe...just helping you get ready to do a photoshoot
	....and thats my $.02

08-13-2003, 11:11 AM	#17
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	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!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 11:12 AM	#18
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	THANKS HONEY~~ I DO REALLY WANT TO DO A PHOTOSHOOT!!!!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 11:20 AM	#19
dvlmn666 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,233	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.
	"When I use the word intensity I mean the ability to continue past and through the pain barrier where your mind pleads to stop and in fact convinces your body that you have hit failure, but you push through. How far you push through that barrier is the level of intensity with which you train." -- Twin Peak

08-13-2003, 11:54 AM	#20
aggies1ut NorCal Elite Member* Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 3,580 Photos: 19	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.
	http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_...0&BIB=679&PWD=

08-13-2003, 11:58 AM	#21
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	Well Stace i think those are great meals anyways. did i tell you that your a hotty today yet? cause you are
	....and thats my $.02

08-13-2003, 12:00 PM	#22
aggies1ut NorCal Elite Member* Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 3,580 Photos: 19	Of course, if you are using 10 and 12 lb. weights, I'm sure that would wipe me out. lol
	http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_...0&BIB=679&PWD=

08-13-2003, 12:41 PM	#23
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	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!~
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 12:47 PM	#24
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	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!!!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 12:48 PM	#25
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	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!!!
	I Believe in the Impossible!!!

08-13-2003, 12:54 PM	#27
dvlmn666 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,233	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.
	"When I use the word intensity I mean the ability to continue past and through the pain barrier where your mind pleads to stop and in fact convinces your body that you have hit failure, but you push through. How far you push through that barrier is the level of intensity with which you train." -- Twin Peak

08-13-2003, 01:18 PM	#28
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: