Feelin' Great

Jill · 08-30-2004, 11:59 AM

Yes, workout clothes are verrrrrrrry importart!

NT, send her to Lululemon on Whyte Ave, she'll break the bank account!

I did yesterday!

ATleast I looked good training back.

naturaltan · 08-30-2004, 12:11 PM

our bank acct is very

at the moment

We're trying to ensure that the little odds 'n ends that need to be done for the house are taken care of.

Maybe we could meet on Whyte Ave for a coffee ... then head over there and I could surprise her with ONE outfit.

Velvet · 08-30-2004, 12:21 PM

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Good moring Jill!!!!

Hey don't worry, you can go back to Cuba and say hi to all of them for me

Man, I hope that someday I can have the strength again to do everything you do. I am looking forward to doing decent cardio at the beach today and tomorrow. Well, actually, Miriami and I are going to take a walk on the beach today....

Anyway, I just stopped to say hi, so HI

Have a great day!!!

Hey Tony, try this for your cardio at the beach. Get into the water until it hits you mid thigh, then walk the length of the beach staying in water up to that point...go back and forth depending on how long your beach it. It's grrrrrrrrreat for the legs, as the water gives up a lot of resistence when you are that deep!

greekblondechic · 08-30-2004, 04:37 PM

I agree that I work out harder when I look good and therefore feel good!!!

Jill · 08-30-2004, 07:24 PM

Today has not been good.

Well, I have eaten clean all day except Ive also been muching on pretzles all day too!

Ah, carbs are good for you.

And I only had 1C of fiber 1 in total today

greekblondechic · 08-30-2004, 07:26 PM

I didn't eat so good today either. Wanna chat on AIM?

Jill · 08-30-2004, 07:43 PM

Im at work

Whats up?

Jill · 08-30-2004, 11:05 PM

08/30

M1: 1/2C fiber 1, protein, 2 ew's, 1/4C blueberries
M2: 1/2C fiber 1, protein, 2 ew's, 1/2C blueberries
M3: 4.5oz chix, broccoli
M4: 4oz chix
M5: Protein, 2 ew's, carrots, peppers, sf ff pudding

Oh ya, and hella pretzles ALL-DAY-LONG.

Way too many carbies today. Oh, and 5-5 cent candies from 7-11. The blue whales

Training:
Cardio: 1H
Weights: Back. Attempted my first unassisted chin up. Could barely do 1.

Velvet · 08-31-2004, 09:50 AM

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Weights: Back. Attempted my first unassisted chin up. Could barely do 1.

I hear ya, I tried unassisted chin ups last week..barely squeeked out 3...you should have seen the size of the vein popping outta my forehead

BritChick · 08-31-2004, 09:56 AM

Keep trying with the chin ups... eventually they will come and when they do you will be so thrilled!

**P-funk** · 08-31-2004, 10:16 AM

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Attempted my first unassisted chin up. Could barely do 1.

A couple ways you can work on that:

1) have a training partner hod your ankles and give you a little help when you need it.
2) do negatives- just jump and pull so that you are at the top of the bar and slowly lower yourself down. Or have your training partner push you up and then slowly lower yourself down to the bottom.

Jill · 08-31-2004, 11:46 AM

Thanks everyone for the advice.

Thanks for visiting P-funk

I think Im going to set a goal. Maybe '3' by Halloween

**P-funk** · 08-31-2004, 11:50 AM

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I think Im going to set a goal. Maybe '3' by Halloween

set a harder goal than that. you will have three within' a few weeks. Go for 8.

Jill · 08-31-2004, 11:52 AM

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set a harder goal than that. you will have three within' a few weeks. Go for 8.

Okay!

They are just sooooo hard! (my high bodyweight isnt helping much either) I used the assisted machine yesterday. I think Im gonna ask for help from a human like you suggested.

**P-funk** · 08-31-2004, 11:53 AM

yeah, either grab a spot or do the negatives and jump up there to get above the bar. I don't like the assisted machine. I make all my girls do real pull ups.

Jill · 08-31-2004, 11:57 AM

I wish I had a trainer....

**P-funk** · 08-31-2004, 11:58 AM

Move to NYC

Novo · 08-31-2004, 12:07 PM

Jill - forgive me jumping in? It's relevent! I'm in a similar boat to you, can only do singles or negatives ... and so very badly want more.

Funky - can I pester you

You know how CG are easier than WG (but more bicep that way I think?), is there merit to doing single CG's if that's all you can do, and then working up to negatives then single WG? Or is that pointless, skip CG altogether?

Thanks both

**P-funk** · 08-31-2004, 12:15 PM

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Funky - can I pester you You know how CG are easier than WG (but more bicep that way I think?), is there merit to doing single CG's if that's all you can do, and then working up to negatives then single WG? Or is that pointless, skip CG altogether?

Close grip or reverse grip (underhand grip) are both sagital plane movements, meaning that the shuolder is moving through extension. You get more bicep on these becasue you are able to flex more at your elbow than when you do WG pull ups. I start everyone out with reverse grip pull ups to get them strong and used to moving their body through space and then attempt to progress them to WG pull ups which is a lot harder for most people. WG is a frontal plane movement, meaning that the shoulder is moving through adduction. Much harder to do biomechanically. Which ever one you do better doesn't matter, just do them. If you can't do WG yet then just hammer out the chin ups and eventually your strength will come along. No matter what make sure taht you are using proper form and scapulo-humeral rythm. Make sure you aren;t shrugged during the pull, otherwise you are not engaging you scapula and just wokring your biceps. Allow your shoulder blades to re-tract and depress properly as the humerus moves through the movement, allowing you to use your rear delts, rhomboids and lats effectivly and possible prevent injuries like impingment.

Novo · 08-31-2004, 12:18 PM

Gotcha. No excuses then, better get on and get them done! Thanks

Velvet · 08-31-2004, 12:26 PM

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Okay!

They are just sooooo hard! (my high bodyweight isnt helping much either) I used the assisted machine yesterday. I think Im gonna ask for help from a human like you suggested.

ha ha, this is where being single comes in handy Jill (altho I think you are taken right?), you ask the cutest guy in the gym to come help you

Good tips P-Funk!

fantasma62 · 08-31-2004, 01:23 PM

Hi Jilly, what's cooking.....

I hope you are having a good day today. By the way, you definitely should ask another person to help you out. I know that if you lift your hand for help there'll be about a 100 guys around you offering any tidbit of information as long as they can look at you

Have a great day!!!!

BritChick · 08-31-2004, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

yeah, either grab a spot or do the negatives and jump up there to get above the bar. I don't like the assisted machine. I make all my girls do real pull ups.

Bully!

**P-funk** · 08-31-2004, 01:26 PM

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Bully!

It is only so that when I spot them I can stare at their asses.

fantasma62 · 08-31-2004, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

It is only so that when I spot them I can stare at their asses.

hmmm, good strategy, thanks Funk.....If my wife saw this......

**P-funk** · 08-31-2004, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fantasma62

hmmm, good strategy, thanks Funk.....If my wife saw this......

Just some tricks of the trade my freind

BritChick · 08-31-2004, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

It is only so that when I spot them I can stare at their asses.

LOL Well I do admire your honesty!!!

**P-funk** · 08-31-2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BritChick

LOL Well I do admire your honesty!!!

Don't worry, they admire it too.

08-30-2004, 12:11 PM	#62
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,935 Photos: 7	our bank acct is very at the moment We're trying to ensure that the little odds 'n ends that need to be done for the house are taken care of. Maybe we could meet on Whyte Ave for a coffee ... then head over there and I could surprise her with ONE outfit.
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

08-30-2004, 04:37 PM	#64
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I agree that I work out harder when I look good and therefore feel good!!!
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

08-30-2004, 07:26 PM	#66
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I didn't eat so good today either. Wanna chat on AIM?
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

08-31-2004, 11:53 AM	#75
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,631	yeah, either grab a spot or do the negatives and jump up there to get above the bar. I don't like the assisted machine. I make all my girls do real pull ups.
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08-31-2004, 11:58 AM	#77
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,631	Move to NYC
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

08-30-2004, 11:59 AM	#61
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Yes, workout clothes are verrrrrrrry importart! NT, send her to Lululemon on Whyte Ave, she'll break the bank account! I did yesterday! ATleast I looked good training back.

08-30-2004, 07:24 PM	#65
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Today has not been good. Well, I have eaten clean all day except Ive also been muching on pretzles all day too! Ah, carbs are good for you. And I only had 1C of fiber 1 in total today

08-30-2004, 07:43 PM	#67
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Im at work Whats up?

08-30-2004, 11:05 PM	#68
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	08/30 M1: 1/2C fiber 1, protein, 2 ew's, 1/4C blueberries M2: 1/2C fiber 1, protein, 2 ew's, 1/2C blueberries M3: 4.5oz chix, broccoli M4: 4oz chix M5: Protein, 2 ew's, carrots, peppers, sf ff pudding Oh ya, and hella pretzles ALL-DAY-LONG. Way too many carbies today. Oh, and 5-5 cent candies from 7-11. The blue whales Training: Cardio: 1H Weights: Back. Attempted my first unassisted chin up. Could barely do 1.

08-31-2004, 09:56 AM	#70
BritChick Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 5,449 Photos: 7	Keep trying with the chin ups... eventually they will come and when they do you will be so thrilled!

08-31-2004, 11:46 AM	#72
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Thanks everyone for the advice. Thanks for visiting P-funk I think Im going to set a goal. Maybe '3' by Halloween

08-31-2004, 11:57 AM	#76
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	I wish I had a trainer....

08-31-2004, 12:07 PM	#78
Novo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 220	Jill - forgive me jumping in? It's relevent! I'm in a similar boat to you, can only do singles or negatives ... and so very badly want more. Funky - can I pester you You know how CG are easier than WG (but more bicep that way I think?), is there merit to doing single CG's if that's all you can do, and then working up to negatives then single WG? Or is that pointless, skip CG altogether? Thanks both

08-31-2004, 12:18 PM	#80
Novo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 220	Gotcha. No excuses then, better get on and get them done! Thanks

08-31-2004, 01:23 PM	#82
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Hi Jilly, what's cooking..... I hope you are having a good day today. By the way, you definitely should ask another person to help you out. I know that if you lift your hand for help there'll be about a 100 guys around you offering any tidbit of information as long as they can look at you Have a great day!!!!
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training