Velvet's Quest for Balance & Buffness :-)

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fantasma62

Hey Kid, the important thing here is that you are happy with the changes you are making. You are the most important person regarding your decisions, so I won't critique because, first, you'll kick my a$$

, and second because I am nobody to critique a workout when I myself have not even come solar systems close to where you are at.

What I can tell you for sure is that I will always be behind you no matter what. Although that may not be a life altering statement for you, I can tell you that I am always serious about what I say in journals like yours. I will always try to talk you up when you are down and be happy for you when you are happy. In fact, I am really looking forward to seeing that you are happy with you and the things that you do.....
Go for it!!!!!!!!

Hugs....

Thanks sweetie, I love that I can always count on your support and love! You such a wonderful man!

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jfrance

Good luck, Velvet! It's a good idea to not kill yourself to make the 2.5 week comp. I always think that it's so silly to hurt your health just to meet an artifical deadline. We had a weight loss contest in my office 2 years ago, and a friend of mine wouldn't come to the gym with me because she didn't want to gain muscle and do worse on the contest because she was heavier.

Ya, there comes a point when you really have to re-evaluate your goals if the path to get there isn't fulfilling! I was enjoying the journey up until 2 weeks ago...so I will stay on the path, I just made it longer

I LOVE doing fun cardio again, I love to bike and dance and do my aerobics videos, it's nice to go for a bike ride JUST BECAUSE i want to, not because I have to burn x amount of calories...get what I mean?

Thanks for the kind words Jamie!

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 07:26 AM

4L Water

Do better today

All meals went as planned, but added 2 sf ff creamsicles (20cals each), 2 ss ff Jellos (5cals each) and a sf candy (10 cal)...so I did pretty good overall.

Workout:

Well here's the thing, was planning on doing chest/triceps...got all excited to head back to the gym, grabbed my bag and went on over..got dressed, then noticed I DIDN"T HAVE MY SHOES

, So I got dressed again and went back to work ha ha...SO I went to the park with my son after work and did my legs workout on the soccer field

Step aerobics - 1 riser no propulsion 35 mins < Meal #1

Lunging across the soccer field, no weight,
50 reps..mummy!
40 reps
20 reps

Jump Squats
30 reps
20 reps
10 reps

Sumo Squats
20 reps

Regular Squats
20 reps

Moutain biking, sans mountains, 10 mins

Good to get back at it..but gonna take it nice and easy this week

ncgirl21 · 09-30-2004, 07:34 AM

Hey Vel!! Your leg workout looks intense!! I'm going to have to loop up some of it so I can figure out how to do it (like sumo squat) and then I'm going to try it!! Burn those buns baby!!

gwcaton · 09-30-2004, 08:04 AM

Good Morning Pretty Lady

Jill · 09-30-2004, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Velveteyes

2 ss ff Jellos (5cals each)

I ate 6 yesterday

naturaltan · 09-30-2004, 08:58 AM

pssssst

GoalGetter · 09-30-2004, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jill

I ate 6 yesterday

These only have 5 calories in canada?

we are talking about the jello gelatin, not pudding, right?

The ones I get are 10 cals each. The prepackaged 1/4 cup servings that come six to a pack or 8 to a pack or something like that.

BritChick · 09-30-2004, 09:13 AM

Hey VE, just discovered your new journal. Good luck with everything, I think it's great that you're aren't giving up on your goals, I've known a few girls who have wanted to compete then not felt ready in time for that first show and so have dropped out of competing forever, you are playing it smart... I'm looking forward to watching your progress unfold!

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jill

I ate 6 yesterday

ha ha, yummy

Did you know that Juicy Jells now has sugar-free jello pots...i originally got them for my son..as I don't encourage sugary snacks...then I tried them. The Jello brand only has strawberry in the ready-made kind..but juicy jells has orange and strawberry..and only 5 cals instead of 7..ha ha a big 2 cal savings there!

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GoalGetter

These only have 5 calories in canada?

we are talking about the jello gelatin, not pudding, right?

The ones I get are 10 cals each. The prepackaged 1/4 cup servings that come six to a pack or 8 to a pack or something like that.

Na, I was eating the sf juicy jells ones, i think they are new. only 5 cals per tub..yumm..AND they have orange, not just strawberry!

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BritChick

Hey VE, just discovered your new journal. Good luck with everything, I think it's great that you're aren't giving up on your goals, I've known a few girls who have wanted to compete then not felt ready in time for that first show and so have dropped out of competing forever, you are playing it smart... I'm looking forward to watching your progress unfold!

Thanks Britty, I appreciate that! It's funny, I've told pretty much everyone that I'm postponing my show...and they are all glad...they were afraid for my health these last few weeks

BritChick · 09-30-2004, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Velveteyes

Thanks Britty, I appreciate that! It's funny, I've told pretty much everyone that I'm postponing my show...and they are all glad...they were afraid for my health these last few weeks

Yeah, there's definately a proper way to do it. I think P mentioned earlier contest dieting isn't exactly healthy at best but if you try to do too much too soon it's a recipe for disaster. You will know when you are ready!

Sapphire · 09-30-2004, 09:37 AM

Hi VE!!!

Sounds like you made the right decision!!

I really admire you women who compete.. there is no way I could have the discipline to eat the way you all do ALL the time.

I will compete vicariously through you!! WAY easier for me!!

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphire

Hi VE!!!

Sounds like you made the right decision!!

I really admire you women who compete.. there is no way I could have the discipline to eat the way you all do ALL the time.

I will compete vicariously through you!! WAY easier for me!!

Never say never hon!!

greekblondechic · 09-30-2004, 09:42 AM

Following your heart and listening to your body is the best way to go! That's the only way you can ensure your progress will be long-lasting. Burning out leads to a lot of backsliding and I am glad you could stop yourself before that happened. Oh and if you lived nearby we could go dancing together!! That's my favorite form of cardio (Since I'm still single hehe)

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Following your heart and listening to your body is the best way to go! That's the only way you can ensure your progress will be long-lasting. Burning out leads to a lot of backsliding and I am glad you could stop yourself before that happened. Oh and if you lived nearby we could go dancing together!! That's my favorite form of cardio (Since I'm still single hehe)

Now that sounds like a great plan!! I love dancing, as a matter of fact, a bunch of us are going out to a fancy schmancy restaurant saturday and i"m trying to convince them they want to go dancing afterwards! I haven't been out in soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long...I may even have a pint or two

**P-funk** · 09-30-2004, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Velveteyes

3 weeks, then I'll do another one. I'm having problems with my knees...my legs are toast right now...I want to change things up. I've always had better results with plyometrics and high rep leg routines. I will add weight back when my knees recover. Besides, I can do this routine (which I did last night) in the park with my son. I haven' had much time for him lately due to all the training i was doing..so this is much needed son/mommy time while still getting in a workout. (I give him a stopwatch and he thinks he's helping by timing my sets hee hee

)

what is wrong with you knees?

greekblondechic · 09-30-2004, 09:51 AM

I never need convincing, I always want to go!

Why do plyometrics work better for you? What results do they give? I have thought of them before considering I don't like my bulky legs!

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

what is wrong with you knees?

Over use. They are sore...I pulled a muscle under my right patella a couple months ago...it's aggrevated from the crazy depletion w/o's I was doing the past few weeks...and the HIIT w/o's...they just need to rest a bit!

Velvet · 09-30-2004, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

I never need convincing, I always want to go!

Why do plyometrics work better for you? What results do they give? I have thought of them before considering I don't like my bulky legs!

Plyometrics are good for increasing your muscle endurance, agility and power (speed), and they are a good change up to the same old same old. I find them fun to do. I don't think they will help you with hypertrophy but they will allow your muscles to stay in great shape (prevent catabolism, which would happen if you don't train legs at all). I'm not going all out on them tho as they are quite hard on the joints.

Jill · 09-30-2004, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Velveteyes

Na, I was eating the sf juicy jells ones, i think they are new. only 5 cals per tub..yumm..AND they have orange, not just strawberry!

These are the ones I usually buy. I just call em jello cause its easier!! I only wish they had more sf flavors.

So even If I ate 10, hey its only 50 cals that day. Not that Ive ever eaten that many in a day or anything

naturaltan · 09-30-2004, 11:05 AM

And how is everything out East Miss Velvet?

greekblondechic · 09-30-2004, 11:06 AM

I always want to buy the sf jello cups but they are like almost 4 dollars for 4 little cups! No way!

naturaltan · 09-30-2004, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

I always want to buy the sf jello cups but they are like almost 4 dollars for 4 little cups! No way!

that's one way to help in your weight loss goals ...

Jill · 09-30-2004, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by naturaltan

that's one way to help in your weight loss goals ...

If its good for me or will help me loose weight I pay whatever amount, usually. Thats why our grocery bill is so friggin high!

The sf juicy gels come in a pack of 4-you can usually get 2 'packs' for $3. Soooooo 8 for $3.

09-30-2004, 07:26 AM	#33
Velvet Leaning Out Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 4,542 Photos: 2	Wednesday Sept 30 4L Water Do better today All meals went as planned, but added 2 sf ff creamsicles (20cals each), 2 ss ff Jellos (5cals each) and a sf candy (10 cal)...so I did pretty good overall. Workout: Well here's the thing, was planning on doing chest/triceps...got all excited to head back to the gym, grabbed my bag and went on over..got dressed, then noticed I DIDN"T HAVE MY SHOES , So I got dressed again and went back to work ha ha...SO I went to the park with my son after work and did my legs workout on the soccer field Step aerobics - 1 riser no propulsion 35 mins < Meal #1 Lunging across the soccer field, no weight, 50 reps..mummy! 40 reps 20 reps Jump Squats 30 reps 20 reps 10 reps Sumo Squats 20 reps Regular Squats 20 reps Moutain biking, sans mountains, 10 mins Good to get back at it..but gonna take it nice and easy this week

09-30-2004, 07:34 AM	#34
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09-30-2004, 08:04 AM	#35
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09-30-2004, 09:37 AM	#44
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09-30-2004, 09:13 AM	#39
BritChick Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 5,449 Photos: 7	Hey VE, just discovered your new journal. Good luck with everything, I think it's great that you're aren't giving up on your goals, I've known a few girls who have wanted to compete then not felt ready in time for that first show and so have dropped out of competing forever, you are playing it smart... I'm looking forward to watching your progress unfold!

09-30-2004, 09:42 AM	#46
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Following your heart and listening to your body is the best way to go! That's the only way you can ensure your progress will be long-lasting. Burning out leads to a lot of backsliding and I am glad you could stop yourself before that happened. Oh and if you lived nearby we could go dancing together!! That's my favorite form of cardio (Since I'm still single hehe)
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

09-30-2004, 09:51 AM	#49
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I never need convincing, I always want to go! Why do plyometrics work better for you? What results do they give? I have thought of them before considering I don't like my bulky legs!
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

09-30-2004, 11:05 AM	#53
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,935 Photos: 7	And how is everything out East Miss Velvet?
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

09-30-2004, 11:06 AM	#54
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I always want to buy the sf jello cups but they are like almost 4 dollars for 4 little cups! No way!
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.