Greeky's Big Steps

shutupntra1n · 10-02-2004, 11:14 AM

Morning!

I don't think we will be going back to Bamboo anytime soon

greekblondechic · 10-02-2004, 02:14 PM

I agree

greekblondechic · 10-02-2004, 02:19 PM

m1: 1/2c oats, 1/2c all bran 3/4c lc milk
m2: roast chix, salad, cherry tomatos, straws, 2 coffees w milk
m3: lc granola bar, handful lc spc k
m4: pork souvlaki, salad
m5: chix ceaser drss/side (sick now

) coffee w milk

I went to costco today, it's great

but I didn't buy fish oils yet, I am waiting to get approvals of any supps I take when I finally get on accutane (sometime this century) Cuz I want to stress my kidney n liver as little as possible!

greekblondechic · 10-02-2004, 04:23 PM

i'm so pissed my gym closes in half an hour, not enough time to go and i just finished cleaning

M.J.H. · 10-02-2004, 06:11 PM

Good luck with the new journal GBC!

Like I said I am definitely going to have to make a trip to NJ in the near future. What gym do you train at?

By the way, if you don't mind, what's your first name?

Jill · 10-02-2004, 08:36 PM

Gym tomorrow is a must girlie!!!!

What did u buy from Costco??? I was just there the other day and bought tonnes of gum and splenda.

3 boxes of it

Extra bubblemint is my new fav

greekblondechic · 10-02-2004, 10:50 PM

Thanks Monstar! I train at a New York Sports Club, will tell you in PM the town if you wanna know. My first name is Vivian.

Jilly, Sundays tend to be a problem as well. I usually get home from work around 4:30-5. So sometimes I make it, and sometimes I don't, but I am still mad I didn't go today.

Also mad that I agreed to go to Friday's with my friends again even tho their food always makes me sick. I'm just an angry girl today

greekblondechic · 10-02-2004, 10:58 PM

Oh and at costco I bought romaine hearts, fancy mixed greens, celery, cherry tomatos, sparkling ice low carb drinks <very yummy, chicken, turkey, shrimp, venus divine razor, thermasilk, splenda

I wish they had all bran

M.J.H. · 10-03-2004, 12:58 PM

Sparking ice low-carb drinks? They sound good! How many calories are in each? How's the training going so far Vivian?

greekblondechic · 10-03-2004, 03:07 PM

6 cals/bottle, my fave flavor is orange mango

As for training, I just got home from work, waiting for my lunch to digest a bit and going to go workout even tho I just want to be lazy. I might do back, or I might just do cardio. My muscles are looking bigger but I know there's a thick layer of fat on top so I'm tryin not to worry about it. Still get upset about how far I am from where I used to be, but I will only get there by eating right, lifting, and tons of cardio so... I better stop complaining and start working!

greekblondechic · 10-03-2004, 03:08 PM

m1: 1/2c oats, lc yogurt
m2: lc granola bar, coffee w milk
m3: same as m2
m4: chix salad coffee w milk
m5: turkey, salad, straws
m6: coffee w milk, coffee w hh, chix ceasar salad, used too much dressing

M.J.H. · 10-03-2004, 03:16 PM

Yeah Vivian I have to agree there, being negative isn't going to get you anywhere. Except feeling bad about yourself, or sorry for yourself. Stay positive, think about how far you have come, and focus on the future! I know you can do this, you show great dedication and commitment in your journals, no doubt about it.

Maybe one of these days I'll have to drive up and train with you.

Jill · 10-03-2004, 03:20 PM

Post pics!

Im all about 'the pics'

greekblondechic · 10-03-2004, 03:22 PM

Monstar, if you make such a long trip up, we'd probably end up just hanging out, I mean we could train, but then I'd have to go home and take a shower, yadda yadda. We'll see when the time comes

Jilly, you're obsessed lol.

Jill · 10-03-2004, 03:25 PM

Im sooooooooooooooo bored. You going to the gym soon?

greekblondechic · 10-03-2004, 03:33 PM

Pic of me ready for the gym (just for Jilly)

Be back soon!

Jill · 10-03-2004, 03:41 PM

HOT HOT HOT!!! U r cute!!! Look AT the camera next time. Do u curl your hair with a curling iron?

greekblondechic · 10-03-2004, 05:17 PM

It never looks right if I look at the camera, seriously. BTW Thank you, and no I never curl it with a curling iron. It's not really curly, moreso wavy. It helps when I wear it in a bun cuz when I take it out it looks nice

Just did 55mins cardio

Jenny · 10-03-2004, 07:22 PM

Cuuute pic!!

Jill · 10-03-2004, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Just did 55mins cardio

Everyday that goes by you are getting into a better routine of eating clean and working out. I am very proud of you twinnie!

How long has it been since you had icecream??? Just a reminder that its been a while and you dont 'need' it. Good stuff

Keep it up.

sara · 10-03-2004, 10:46 PM

Yes, I agree with Jill!!! You doing Great hon! keep up the good work

greekblondechic · 10-03-2004, 11:20 PM

Thanks Jenny!

I know, I am trying Jilly! I am glad ur proud of me, it feels good. I don't remember when I had ice cream last, my guess is at least 2 weeks. I was actually thinking about it cuz there was a dairy queen open and i was hungry but i got a chicken ceasar salad instead lol and then I went to walmart and I wanted to buy sugarfree chocolate but I bought three shirts instead

I'm not really into walmart clothes but they had some cute shirts I can wear to work..

thanks sara

gr81 · 10-03-2004, 11:26 PM

HI sexy

greekblondechic · 10-03-2004, 11:30 PM

Heyyyy

gr81 · 10-04-2004, 12:10 AM

some tips for you to remember for your squat form:

-Keep your lower back arched tightly, and keep your shoulder blades pulled back and together. you wanna keep your head forward, but not necessarily pointed up. You want your elbows pushed forward while remembering to keep those shoulder blades pulled together tight. Keeping the elbows forward is going to facilitate keeping the arch in your lower back and help prevent your torso from bending forward during the squat. If you bring your elbows back then its easier to bend your torso forward which is bad.

-Keep the stance semi wide (shoulder width or more) and feet forward or slightly pointed out. The movement that you want to focus on is bringing the hips back, not down. its similar to sitting back like you would a chair or something like that, make sense? The upward motion is begun by driving your traps into the bar. Obviously the first thing that needs to come up when you are at the bottom is your head, and the rest will follow.
you want to push your feet out to the sides of the souls of your shoes, like you are trying to spread the floor apart during ascent. This will keep your knee flexors out. keep your stomach pushed out as well.... I know this is alot to remember but just try and take it step by step and remember the keys points. if ya need help then let me know missy. GL and happy squatting

gr81 · 10-04-2004, 12:12 AM

oh yeah and one more thing... SMILE babe

greekblondechic · 10-04-2004, 12:56 AM

thanks for the rundown sweetie

i just ate a shitload of low carb special k, i need to start goin to bed before i get hungry again after my last meal

greekblondechic · 10-04-2004, 10:04 AM

m1 1/2c oats, 1c all bran 1 n 1/4c lc milk straws
m2 big salad w cherry tomatos, white choc pb detour bar

(almost fulfilled my craving except it didnt quite taste like chocolate lol)
m3 chix salad ff dress. coffee w milk

workout: back, 40min cardio

m4 1/2c oats, a bit of lambchop
m5 light frap at starbucks (i didnt want it but i thought i was going to pass out) chicken vege soup (im sick) and lc cereal w lc milk

10-02-2004, 02:14 PM	#32
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I agree
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-02-2004, 02:19 PM	#33
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	m1: 1/2c oats, 1/2c all bran 3/4c lc milk m2: roast chix, salad, cherry tomatos, straws, 2 coffees w milk m3: lc granola bar, handful lc spc k m4: pork souvlaki, salad m5: chix ceaser drss/side (sick now ) coffee w milk I went to costco today, it's great but I didn't buy fish oils yet, I am waiting to get approvals of any supps I take when I finally get on accutane (sometime this century) Cuz I want to stress my kidney n liver as little as possible! Last edited by greekblondechic : 10-02-2004 at 11:10 PM.
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-02-2004, 04:23 PM	#34
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	i'm so pissed my gym closes in half an hour, not enough time to go and i just finished cleaning
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-02-2004, 06:11 PM	#35
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Good luck with the new journal GBC! Like I said I am definitely going to have to make a trip to NJ in the near future. What gym do you train at? By the way, if you don't mind, what's your first name?
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles

10-02-2004, 10:50 PM	#37
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Thanks Monstar! I train at a New York Sports Club, will tell you in PM the town if you wanna know. My first name is Vivian. Jilly, Sundays tend to be a problem as well. I usually get home from work around 4:30-5. So sometimes I make it, and sometimes I don't, but I am still mad I didn't go today. Also mad that I agreed to go to Friday's with my friends again even tho their food always makes me sick. I'm just an angry girl today
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-02-2004, 11:14 AM	#31
shutupntra1n Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,905	Morning! I don't think we will be going back to Bamboo anytime soon

10-02-2004, 08:36 PM	#36
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Gym tomorrow is a must girlie!!!! What did u buy from Costco??? I was just there the other day and bought tonnes of gum and splenda. 3 boxes of it Extra bubblemint is my new fav

10-02-2004, 10:58 PM	#38
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Oh and at costco I bought romaine hearts, fancy mixed greens, celery, cherry tomatos, sparkling ice low carb drinks <very yummy, chicken, turkey, shrimp, venus divine razor, thermasilk, splenda I wish they had all bran
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-03-2004, 12:58 PM	#39
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Sparking ice low-carb drinks? They sound good! How many calories are in each? How's the training going so far Vivian?
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles

10-03-2004, 03:07 PM	#40
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	6 cals/bottle, my fave flavor is orange mango As for training, I just got home from work, waiting for my lunch to digest a bit and going to go workout even tho I just want to be lazy. I might do back, or I might just do cardio. My muscles are looking bigger but I know there's a thick layer of fat on top so I'm tryin not to worry about it. Still get upset about how far I am from where I used to be, but I will only get there by eating right, lifting, and tons of cardio so... I better stop complaining and start working!
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-03-2004, 03:08 PM	#41
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	m1: 1/2c oats, lc yogurt m2: lc granola bar, coffee w milk m3: same as m2 m4: chix salad coffee w milk m5: turkey, salad, straws m6: coffee w milk, coffee w hh, chix ceasar salad, used too much dressing Last edited by greekblondechic : 10-03-2004 at 11:23 PM.
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-03-2004, 03:16 PM	#42
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Yeah Vivian I have to agree there, being negative isn't going to get you anywhere. Except feeling bad about yourself, or sorry for yourself. Stay positive, think about how far you have come, and focus on the future! I know you can do this, you show great dedication and commitment in your journals, no doubt about it. Maybe one of these days I'll have to drive up and train with you.
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles

10-03-2004, 03:20 PM	#43
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Post pics! Im all about 'the pics'

10-03-2004, 03:22 PM	#44
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Monstar, if you make such a long trip up, we'd probably end up just hanging out, I mean we could train, but then I'd have to go home and take a shower, yadda yadda. We'll see when the time comes Jilly, you're obsessed lol.
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-03-2004, 03:25 PM	#45
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Im sooooooooooooooo bored. You going to the gym soon?

10-03-2004, 11:26 PM	#53
gr81 You Lack Intensity!!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Just below our civil disguise Posts: 6,378 Photos: 10	HI sexy
	Testosterone Site/Elite Fitness-Dave Tate/West Side Barbell/Berardi Nutrition & Sports Performance/Steroid Laws- Rick Collins/John Defendis Intensity or Insanity articles/Save the Supersonics

10-04-2004, 12:12 AM	#56
gr81 You Lack Intensity!!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Just below our civil disguise Posts: 6,378 Photos: 10	oh yeah and one more thing... SMILE babe
	Testosterone Site/Elite Fitness-Dave Tate/West Side Barbell/Berardi Nutrition & Sports Performance/Steroid Laws- Rick Collins/John Defendis Intensity or Insanity articles/Save the Supersonics

10-03-2004, 03:41 PM	#47
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	HOT HOT HOT!!! U r cute!!! Look AT the camera next time. Do u curl your hair with a curling iron?

10-03-2004, 05:17 PM	#48
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	It never looks right if I look at the camera, seriously. BTW Thank you, and no I never curl it with a curling iron. It's not really curly, moreso wavy. It helps when I wear it in a bun cuz when I take it out it looks nice Just did 55mins cardio
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-03-2004, 07:22 PM	#49
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Cuuute pic!!

10-03-2004, 10:46 PM	#51
sara cRaZy!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 6,304 Photos: 2	Yes, I agree with Jill!!! You doing Great hon! keep up the good work
	www.metzgerbodies.net www.myspace.com/smbdybldr

10-03-2004, 11:20 PM	#52
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Thanks Jenny! I know, I am trying Jilly! I am glad ur proud of me, it feels good. I don't remember when I had ice cream last, my guess is at least 2 weeks. I was actually thinking about it cuz there was a dairy queen open and i was hungry but i got a chicken ceasar salad instead lol and then I went to walmart and I wanted to buy sugarfree chocolate but I bought three shirts instead I'm not really into walmart clothes but they had some cute shirts I can wear to work.. thanks sara
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-03-2004, 11:30 PM	#54
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Heyyyy
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-04-2004, 12:10 AM	#55
gr81 You Lack Intensity!!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Just below our civil disguise Posts: 6,378 Photos: 10	some tips for you to remember for your squat form: -Keep your lower back arched tightly, and keep your shoulder blades pulled back and together. you wanna keep your head forward, but not necessarily pointed up. You want your elbows pushed forward while remembering to keep those shoulder blades pulled together tight. Keeping the elbows forward is going to facilitate keeping the arch in your lower back and help prevent your torso from bending forward during the squat. If you bring your elbows back then its easier to bend your torso forward which is bad. -Keep the stance semi wide (shoulder width or more) and feet forward or slightly pointed out. The movement that you want to focus on is bringing the hips back, not down. its similar to sitting back like you would a chair or something like that, make sense? The upward motion is begun by driving your traps into the bar. Obviously the first thing that needs to come up when you are at the bottom is your head, and the rest will follow. you want to push your feet out to the sides of the souls of your shoes, like you are trying to spread the floor apart during ascent. This will keep your knee flexors out. keep your stomach pushed out as well.... I know this is alot to remember but just try and take it step by step and remember the keys points. if ya need help then let me know missy. GL and happy squatting
	Testosterone Site/Elite Fitness-Dave Tate/West Side Barbell/Berardi Nutrition & Sports Performance/Steroid Laws- Rick Collins/John Defendis Intensity or Insanity articles/Save the Supersonics

10-04-2004, 12:56 AM	#57
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	thanks for the rundown sweetie i just ate a shitload of low carb special k, i need to start goin to bed before i get hungry again after my last meal Last edited by greekblondechic : 10-04-2004 at 09:49 AM.
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-04-2004, 10:04 AM	#58
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	m1 1/2c oats, 1c all bran 1 n 1/4c lc milk straws m2 big salad w cherry tomatos, white choc pb detour bar (almost fulfilled my craving except it didnt quite taste like chocolate lol) m3 chix salad ff dress. coffee w milk workout: back, 40min cardio m4 1/2c oats, a bit of lambchop m5 light frap at starbucks (i didnt want it but i thought i was going to pass out) chicken vege soup (im sick) and lc cereal w lc milk Last edited by greekblondechic : 10-04-2004 at 11:49 PM.
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.