A slim Down

shortstuff · 02-02-2004, 10:10 AM

Ok everyone has probably thought I dropped off the face of the earth but I got rid of my cable internet and so am using Darren's AOL and have dial up so I am not on the comp nearly as much anymore, trying to save some cash. But I am not competing, just working out, doing legs like maybe once every three weeks, they are just so damn big, and so am focusing on upper body work with sets of 10-12 and doing some running every other day with the elliptical thrown in on the off running days, so as to not destroy my joints, plus at this weight I can not run as much as I used to.

So I have been watching what I eat, not counting every little thing, mainly just the carb intake, I have been averaging between 40-75g per day depending on what I am doing like running days are higher carb or non running is lower, just on how I feel. I went to the doc and got weighed at 139 in the beginning of the month and am down to 134 or less, which is good for me, plyus I know don't look at the scale but my clothes are getting looser also which is good for me.

However today, am holding a ton of water since uit is that of the month in a week and it was my birthday on Friday so Saturday i had one brownie and two pieces of cake. Then yesterday I had 5 hot wings and two stuffed mushrooms, I know such a bad cheat.

Also I got a pilates DVD for my birthday so I am going to try and incorporate that in everynight or morning to help center me and work on my flexibilty and core strength. Just for something new. So I don't have a set workout schedule just rotate through the body parts and do cardio post workout for 20-45 minutes depending on how i feel.

shortstuff · 02-02-2004, 10:14 AM

2/2/04 Back and abs and running

redline, Vit C, Vit E, calcium, multi

7am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites
green tea, 100mg r-ala

10amish-
3.5oz chicken, green beans

1pm-
protein bar

4pm-
protein bar (250cal, 31g protein, 4g CHO)

7-8pm- post workout
4oz pork chop, veggies

1am- protein bar

around 1300 cals

Am going to be in the library at school for like 4-5 hours today so have to eat what i can.

shortstuff · 02-02-2004, 10:16 AM

workout-

Lat Pulldown
Seated cable High row
Hammer Row
Back Extensions
Wide Grip Pull Up

Hammer Strength Lower ab & Upper ab crunch (machine kicks butt will kill you!!)
Hanging oblique raises

Probably run 3-4.5 miles

Tonight Pilates to cool down around 8pm after food

david · 02-02-2004, 11:01 AM

Hi Pam!!!

Good to hear your voice the other night and glad yo're back online! Miss talkin' to ya, Girlie!!!

It looks like you got everything well at hand! Welcome back, darling!

Stacey · 02-02-2004, 11:03 AM

Great to see you in here honey!! I hope all is well with you!! I miss you, but know you couldn't be around here much!!!

How is school going for you??

I really like Pilates!

Take care cutie!!!!

shortstuff · 02-02-2004, 11:06 AM

Hey Dave & Stacey-

Yeah I will be around off and on, try to do this daily but man the days just fly by. Dave give me a call on either a Thursday night of sometime during the day on Saturday or Sunday thsoe are my best times to talk. Well off to school now, see yah guys

Jenny · 02-02-2004, 12:02 PM

I'm SO glad to have you back

Jenny · 02-02-2004, 12:03 PM

Psst, check this out

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...threadid=26892 (Happy Birthday Shortstuff!)

hikerchick · 02-02-2004, 12:22 PM

Happy Birthday Babe! So glad to have you back here. Just post when you can and no stressing out, this is supposed to be good for you.

atherjen · 02-02-2004, 01:05 PM

Hey girl its so good to have you around here again!!
Best of luck with your goals!

Stacey · 02-02-2004, 01:24 PM

Hey girlie~~ have a good day at school!

AND I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!!

shortstuff · 02-03-2004, 08:10 AM

Thanks guys-

Man I was hungry I got up and had a protein bar well it was like 1am, and i didn't go to bed til like 12am. I did back yesterday and ran like 3.5 miles in 30 minutes, I love running.

2/3/03 Chest, abs and cardio

bench press DB
Incline DB
Cable flys
Incline pushups

30-40 minutes eliptical cardio

shortstuff · 02-03-2004, 08:14 AM

2/3/04

7:15am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites

10:30am- protein bar

3pm- Turkey salad

6pm- turkey salad

9pm- chicken, veggies

Stacey · 02-03-2004, 08:32 AM

Hey hon!! Meals look Great!!!

I LOVE running too--outside though-with my dog--not on a treadmill!

Hope you have a great day--

shortstuff · 02-03-2004, 09:17 AM

Thanks hun- today is the day from HELL I have class from 10-12, then appt at 12, then gym for chest and all that then back to school by 4pm for meeting then class from 6-9:30pm AHHHHHHHHH And it is my mom's birthday so I have to go now to go see her before class, I want today to be over, plus the reason for the meals that are easy to get and easy to carry.

J'Bo · 02-03-2004, 09:33 AM

hey shorty.
good to see that you got a chance to start a new journal.
my puter is still down at home

i relaxed yesterday with the hun like you told me.
feel a bit better but still feeling the pain

Stacey · 02-03-2004, 10:13 AM

WoW You do have a busy day!!! You will make it through it!!

shortstuff · 02-04-2004, 09:00 AM

Ok I made it through the long day and was very very hungry, those salads do nothing for me, and I can tell I was hungry casue I got a bit light headed while doing chest. My weights are great, did 35lbs DB for bench press sets of 10-12 with no spot so I am happy.

shortstuff · 02-04-2004, 09:03 AM

2/4/04

7am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites

10am-protein bar

1pm- 3-4oz chicken, Black beans

4:30pm- protein bar

7:30pm- protein bar

10pm- 5 whites, 1 whole, veggies

Sorry for all the protein bars but the one at 4:30pm is in the car on the way to class after the workout and the 7:30pm one is during class.

Stacey · 02-04-2004, 09:06 AM

I understand about the protein bar-- even though they are not that good for you--better than going hungry!! when I was in school I had them A LOT too!!

Awesome weights on the chest girl-- kick ass~

Have a great day!!! Stay Warm

shortstuff · 02-04-2004, 09:07 AM

How did you know it is FREEZING!!!!!!! Thanks stacey

Stacey · 02-04-2004, 09:12 AM

lol!!! Just a WILD Guess!

My Aunt lives in Oregon toooo

naturaltan · 02-04-2004, 10:13 AM

psssst

Hi Shorty

hardasnails1973 · 02-04-2004, 11:33 AM

hi pam

ncgirl21 · 02-04-2004, 11:40 AM

Just wanted to say hello. I read your last journal, so I look forward to reading this one!! Good Luck!

shortstuff · 02-04-2004, 11:45 AM

Hey guys-

HEY NT!!!!!!!

Hey HAN!!!! How are things going????

Hey ncgirl- i will have to go over and read yours also, have glanced but haven't had time yet to read many peoples journals

shortstuff · 02-05-2004, 02:27 PM

2/4/04

7am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites

9:45am- protein bar (class time)

12:15pm- chicken caesar salad

4pmish (post workout) chicken, veggies

7pm- 4oz pork, veggies

shortstuff · 02-05-2004, 02:37 PM

Didn't like my arm workout, nothing gets me sore at all, I need one bad, so ideas to kill me would be great

2/4/04 Back, Cardio

Pullups
Barbell row
High Row
Reverse grip Lat pull down
Extensions

run 30-40 minutes

shortstuff · 02-07-2004, 10:15 AM

2/6/04

7am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites

10am- protein bar

1pm- 1/4c oats, 6 whites (had to eat, am PMSy so am craving anything in sight rght now.)

4pm- 5 whites, 1 whole

9pm- steak salad

shoulder press1 set warmup, 3 working sets
rotating front raises- 3 sets at 10lbs
side raises on machine- 3 sets
upright row- 2 sets of 40, 1 set at 45
rear delts on pec deck

20 minutes cardio just was not into it

shortstuff · 02-07-2004, 10:17 AM

2/7/04

8:45am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites

(Am really in the mood for some food due to that time of the month but have been so super good lately I don't want to ruin it before I leave Thursday to see Darren)

11:45am- Not sure

02-02-2004, 10:10 AM	#1
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	A slim Down BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Ok everyone has probably thought I dropped off the face of the earth but I got rid of my cable internet and so am using Darren's AOL and have dial up so I am not on the comp nearly as much anymore, trying to save some cash. But I am not competing, just working out, doing legs like maybe once every three weeks, they are just so damn big, and so am focusing on upper body work with sets of 10-12 and doing some running every other day with the elliptical thrown in on the off running days, so as to not destroy my joints, plus at this weight I can not run as much as I used to. So I have been watching what I eat, not counting every little thing, mainly just the carb intake, I have been averaging between 40-75g per day depending on what I am doing like running days are higher carb or non running is lower, just on how I feel. I went to the doc and got weighed at 139 in the beginning of the month and am down to 134 or less, which is good for me, plyus I know don't look at the scale but my clothes are getting looser also which is good for me. However today, am holding a ton of water since uit is that of the month in a week and it was my birthday on Friday so Saturday i had one brownie and two pieces of cake. Then yesterday I had 5 hot wings and two stuffed mushrooms, I know such a bad cheat. Also I got a pilates DVD for my birthday so I am going to try and incorporate that in everynight or morning to help center me and work on my flexibilty and core strength. Just for something new. So I don't have a set workout schedule just rotate through the body parts and do cardio post workout for 20-45 minutes depending on how i feel.
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-02-2004, 10:14 AM	#2
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	2/2/04 Back and abs and running redline, Vit C, Vit E, calcium, multi 7am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites green tea, 100mg r-ala 10amish- 3.5oz chicken, green beans 1pm- protein bar 4pm- protein bar (250cal, 31g protein, 4g CHO) 7-8pm- post workout 4oz pork chop, veggies 1am- protein bar around 1300 cals Am going to be in the library at school for like 4-5 hours today so have to eat what i can. Last edited by shortstuff : 02-03-2004 at 08:12 AM.
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-02-2004, 10:16 AM	#3
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	workout- Lat Pulldown Seated cable High row Hammer Row Back Extensions Wide Grip Pull Up Hammer Strength Lower ab & Upper ab crunch (machine kicks butt will kill you!!) Hanging oblique raises Probably run 3-4.5 miles Tonight Pilates to cool down around 8pm after food
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-02-2004, 11:06 AM	#6
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	Hey Dave & Stacey- Yeah I will be around off and on, try to do this daily but man the days just fly by. Dave give me a call on either a Thursday night of sometime during the day on Saturday or Sunday thsoe are my best times to talk. Well off to school now, see yah guys
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-02-2004, 12:22 PM	#9
hikerchick Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Happy and Healthy Posts: 1,043	Happy Birthday Babe! So glad to have you back here. Just post when you can and no stressing out, this is supposed to be good for you.
	We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit. - Socrates I am worth it!

02-02-2004, 11:01 AM	#4
david EAST COAST BRAT Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Waterworld, FL Posts: 25,419 Photos: 2	Hi Pam!!! Good to hear your voice the other night and glad yo're back online! Miss talkin' to ya, Girlie!!! It looks like you got everything well at hand! Welcome back, darling!

02-02-2004, 11:03 AM	#5
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	Great to see you in here honey!! I hope all is well with you!! I miss you, but know you couldn't be around here much!!! How is school going for you?? I really like Pilates! Take care cutie!!!!

02-02-2004, 12:02 PM	#7
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	I'm SO glad to have you back

02-02-2004, 12:03 PM	#8
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Psst, check this out http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...threadid=26892 (Happy Birthday Shortstuff!)

02-02-2004, 01:05 PM	#10
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	Hey girl its so good to have you around here again!! Best of luck with your goals!
	" To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

02-02-2004, 01:24 PM	#11
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	Hey girlie~~ have a good day at school! AND I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!!

02-03-2004, 08:10 AM	#12
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	Thanks guys- Man I was hungry I got up and had a protein bar well it was like 1am, and i didn't go to bed til like 12am. I did back yesterday and ran like 3.5 miles in 30 minutes, I love running. 2/3/03 Chest, abs and cardio bench press DB Incline DB Cable flys Incline pushups 30-40 minutes eliptical cardio
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-03-2004, 08:14 AM	#13
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	2/3/04 7:15am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites 10:30am- protein bar 3pm- Turkey salad 6pm- turkey salad 9pm- chicken, veggies
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-03-2004, 08:32 AM	#14
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	Hey hon!! Meals look Great!!! I LOVE running too--outside though-with my dog--not on a treadmill! Hope you have a great day--

02-03-2004, 09:17 AM	#15
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	Thanks hun- today is the day from HELL I have class from 10-12, then appt at 12, then gym for chest and all that then back to school by 4pm for meeting then class from 6-9:30pm AHHHHHHHHH And it is my mom's birthday so I have to go now to go see her before class, I want today to be over, plus the reason for the meals that are easy to get and easy to carry.
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-03-2004, 09:33 AM	#16
J'Bo Cuddle Slut Join Date: May 2002 Location: Back in Canada Posts: 9,753 Photos: 6	hey shorty. good to see that you got a chance to start a new journal. my puter is still down at home i relaxed yesterday with the hun like you told me. feel a bit better but still feeling the pain
	....and thats my $.02

02-03-2004, 10:13 AM	#17
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	WoW You do have a busy day!!! You will make it through it!!

02-04-2004, 09:00 AM	#18
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	Ok I made it through the long day and was very very hungry, those salads do nothing for me, and I can tell I was hungry casue I got a bit light headed while doing chest. My weights are great, did 35lbs DB for bench press sets of 10-12 with no spot so I am happy.
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-04-2004, 09:03 AM	#19
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	2/4/04 7am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites 10am-protein bar 1pm- 3-4oz chicken, Black beans 4:30pm- protein bar 7:30pm- protein bar 10pm- 5 whites, 1 whole, veggies Sorry for all the protein bars but the one at 4:30pm is in the car on the way to class after the workout and the 7:30pm one is during class.
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-04-2004, 09:06 AM	#20
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	I understand about the protein bar-- even though they are not that good for you--better than going hungry!! when I was in school I had them A LOT too!! Awesome weights on the chest girl-- kick ass~ Have a great day!!! Stay Warm

02-04-2004, 09:07 AM	#21
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	How did you know it is FREEZING!!!!!!! Thanks stacey
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-04-2004, 09:12 AM	#22
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,585 Photos: 23	lol!!! Just a WILD Guess! My Aunt lives in Oregon toooo

02-04-2004, 10:13 AM	#23
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,900 Photos: 7	psssst Hi Shorty
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

02-04-2004, 11:33 AM	#24
hardasnails1973 www.Bodyfactoryllc.com Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pa Posts: 1,740	hi pam

02-04-2004, 11:40 AM	#25
ncgirl21 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,135	Just wanted to say hello. I read your last journal, so I look forward to reading this one!! Good Luck!

02-04-2004, 11:45 AM	#26
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	Hey guys- HEY NT!!!!!!! Hey HAN!!!! How are things going???? Hey ncgirl- i will have to go over and read yours also, have glanced but haven't had time yet to read many peoples journals
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-05-2004, 02:27 PM	#27
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	2/4/04 7am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites 9:45am- protein bar (class time) 12:15pm- chicken caesar salad 4pmish (post workout) chicken, veggies 7pm- 4oz pork, veggies
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-05-2004, 02:37 PM	#28
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	Didn't like my arm workout, nothing gets me sore at all, I need one bad, so ideas to kill me would be great 2/4/04 Back, Cardio Pullups Barbell row High Row Reverse grip Lat pull down Extensions run 30-40 minutes
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-07-2004, 10:15 AM	#29
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	2/6/04 7am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites 10am- protein bar 1pm- 1/4c oats, 6 whites (had to eat, am PMSy so am craving anything in sight rght now.) 4pm- 5 whites, 1 whole 9pm- steak salad shoulder press1 set warmup, 3 working sets rotating front raises- 3 sets at 10lbs side raises on machine- 3 sets upright row- 2 sets of 40, 1 set at 45 rear delts on pec deck 20 minutes cardio just was not into it
	Good things come to those who wait........

02-07-2004, 10:17 AM	#30
shortstuff Trying to Survive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,727	2/7/04 8:45am- 1/2c oats, 6 whites (Am really in the mood for some food due to that time of the month but have been so super good lately I don't want to ruin it before I leave Thursday to see Darren) 11:45am- Not sure
	Good things come to those who wait........