Good job NGHow did the weekend go?
thanks Var. now things are gonna really get ummm....errrr..... "interesting"![]()
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"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
Good job NGHow did the weekend go?
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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.![]()
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
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)
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
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I'm sure you saw that my eating plan didn't go as scheduled
1 pretzel won't kill ya, don't worry.![]()
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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.![]()
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
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![]()
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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.![]()
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
by the way - i love American Eagle. their stuff fits me well![]()
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
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![]()
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Don't make me get TP in here![]()
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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.![]()
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
Good Plan
AE is my favorite store![]()
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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.
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
Hi Hilary-
Nice workouts, and I am sure your shoulders will grow. Fortunately for me their my best bpCG 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![]()
P-side Inc.
"the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.
...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.![]()
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
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.
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
Originally 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.![]()
Yeah, I'm proud of you
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Just let the diet do it's thingThe carbs are important
Did you find some shorts at AE?
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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.
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
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!
" 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."
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.![]()
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
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![]()
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Personally I jump up and down when my waist drops 1/4"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.And it always seems to happen when I'm pissed about not seeing any results
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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!![]()
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
NG -
You are doing awesome! Some change in those measurements is definitely awesome, especially for 2 weeks.
and 60 on those curls WOW
Looking great!
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...
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.
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.![]()
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion." -- 14th Dalai Lama
I head straight for the Petite section![]()
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