b_reed23

I am a 26 year old female, trying to lose a little weight and gain some muscle. I really wish I would have found this website about a month sooner, it would have been a great motivator for me! I have been doing well so far, so maybe this will be an extra "kick" I will start posting workout/meals on Monday 2/7, but here is how it all started...I have lifted weights and worked out on and off for 5 years now, and as of January 1st said...c'mon, what the hell are you waiting for?? This is the most motivated I have been in my whole life, and just thinking about getting into the gym gives me goosebumps!!!
January 1st Stats:

5'0
144lbs
chest: 38"
arms: 11.5"
waist: 32"
hips: 38.5"
Thigh: 23.5"
Calves: 14.5"

Okay...not a total fatty, but definetly not happy with myself....after 4 weeks this is how it is shaping up for Feb 1st...

5'0 okay...I only WISH I could gain there...
139lbs
chest: 37.5"
arms: 12"
waist: 30.75"
hips: 35.5" (holy hell!!!!!)
thigh: 23"
calves: 15"

I never dreamed that I would do this well, and am so excited to find out what the measurements will be on March 1st!!! I would like to post pics...but I am still too embarrassed about my body...maybe one day ...
I would love to hear from everyone...I will start posting everything monday

BILLIE

bulletproof1

its about time someone else from tennessee shows up on here. welcome

Pylon

There's no time like the present to get started. Get some pics, even if you don't post them. You'll want to be able to compare later.

Good luck!

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

simbh

Good luck , you are already off to a good start 5'0 is just a nice height for a girl if you asked me .

Anyways , keep it up , and I'm sure you'll like it here

When a goal is reached comes satisfaction . You're accomplished as a person when you surpass those goals .

Cold Iron

Good luck with your journal. You'll love it here.

ericnb_98

Sounds like your off to a great start, keep it up

gwcaton

Welcome to IM and good luck Looks like you are off to a good start !

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Old Journals :
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My GWcaton Journal
My Bulking Journal

Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

crazy_enough

Great to have you here! Welcome aboard!

Life is what you make of it, not what it makes you...TAKE CHARGE!

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b_reed23

Well, I will start posting everything tomorrow, but I realize I may have bad timing, on Feb 17th I have to have minor surgery, and doc says no heavy lifting for 7-9 days, so I guess I will try to concentrate on cardio that week if I'm not in too much pain so I guess my journal may suck for a week or so...lol...but you will get a good idea from this weeks posts how my workouts/meals go...thanks a lot for the encouragement guys! BILLIE

b_reed23

5 minute warm up on treadmill
I superset back/chest:

Dumbell benchpress: 20lbx15, 25lbx15, 25lbx10
Wide grip machine rows: 25lbx15, 35lbx12, 40lbx10
Dumbell flys: 10lbx15, 15lbx15, 20lbx10
Wide lat pull down: 55lbx15, 65lbx15, 75lbx10
Incline Barbell Benchpress: 45lbx15, 55lbx10, 60lbx8
Close grip machine rows: 50lbx15, 60lbx15, 70lbx15
3 sets hyperextentions
abs
40 minutes stationary bike

I think that next time I can up my weight on the close grip rows, I can do too many reps on my last set, other than that, everything looks right on target, any help would be great!! I will post my diet after I get out of work tonight...thanks for all the support guys!! BILLIE

b_reed23

liquid muscle
designer protein
apple
1 cup melon
1 egg
liquid muscle
1 cup green beans
7 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
green tea
2/3 cup mixed veggies
5 oz chicken
1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 kidney beans
cheddar crackers
yogurt
chicken sandwich on whole wheat
granola bar

total...1500 calories/ about 150 grams protein

whoa...way too much protein, I need to be sure to watch that tomorrow!!

Thanks for all the encouragement!! BILIE

gwcaton

Hi Billie ,

Looks like a good wo, only comment i would have is maybe change one of your machine rows for a bent row , BB or Db. Then you will be pulling from a vertical angle, a horizontal angle and bent over .

Too much protein , better a little more than you need than too little .

My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now
Old Journals :
My P/RR/S Journal
My GWcaton Journal
My Bulking Journal

Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

b_reed23

hi!! thanks for the info! Usually I try to mix up my routine a little bit, last week I did db rows, so I thought I would use the machine this time...the wide grip rows arent really a machine...I don't know how to describe it...it uses free weights, and then you lean on a pad at an angle and use it.

as far as the protein, I guess your right, whatever my body doesn't use it will get rid of.... EW!!! BILLIE

b_reed23

Cardio day! 60 minutes eliptical machine

diet:
Protein shake
liquid muscle
yogurt
apple
4oz salmon
1 cup kidney beans
whole wheat crackers and cheese
Granola bar
6oz. chicken
1 cup green beans
Popcorn
Protein bar
cheerios
soy milk
mixed nuts

about 1700 calories, and 142 grams protein

Not too bad...not great, but not too bad! BILLIE

gwcaton

Billie,

How many days a week do you lift ? do cardio ?

My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now
Old Journals :
My P/RR/S Journal
My GWcaton Journal
My Bulking Journal

Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

b_reed23

hey! I lift weights 3 days a week, and I do cardio about 4-5, on the days that lift, I do only 20-30 minutes after weights, on the days that don't lift I try to do 45 minutes or more thanks for visiting my journal!! BILLIE

b_reed23

Today is arms!! I superset these also:
5 minute warm up on treadmill

hammer curls: 10lbx15, 15lbx15, 15lbx15 (damn why dont' they make a 17lb dumbell??? lol...)

Dumbell skullcrushers: 20lbx15, 25lbx15, 30lbx12 I think I can increase my weight on these now

EZ Curls: 25lbx15, 30lbx15, 35lbx12
Kickbacks: 10lbx15, 10lbx15, 12lb-12
Dumbell curls: 10lbx15, 12lbx12, 12lbx12
one arm dumbell frenchpress: 10lbx12, 10lbx10, 12lbx8
20 Minutes on Stationary Bike
I will post diet later on after work!! BILLIE

gwcaton

Billie,

Not familiar with liquid muscle , what is it ?

My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now
Old Journals :
My P/RR/S Journal
My GWcaton Journal
My Bulking Journal

Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

greekblondechic

Hello!! You are doing great so far, keep it up!!!

I can do it

I WILL be a size 5.

b_reed23

liquid muscle
protein shake
yogurt
liquid muscle
sweet potato
green beans
chicken
crackers
chicken
sweet potato
granola bar
protein bar
mixed nuts
cheerios
soy milk

Calories: 1650, protein: 139

yay! BILLIE

Liquid muscle is a new product put out by PBL, it is suppose to help keep you hydrated, and it also has some amino acids in it. I have been taking it about a month, but I think when it runs out I am going to order some Amino Acids by Twinlab, they seem to have more Aminos than what I am taking.

Take care all, and thanks greek chick!!!

b_reed23

Cardio day!
Jump roping
60 minutes eliptical machine

Protein shake
liquid muscle
4 oz chicken
1 cup green beans
crackers and peanut butter
sweet potato
4 oz perch (fish)
Mixed nuts
3/4 cup mixed veggies
granola bar
protein bar
lucky charms (oops!)
Soy milk

calories: 1550, protein: 115

Okay, so I boo-bood on the lucky charms, but damn, were they worth it!!!!

I'll be back tomorrow!! BILLIE

gwcaton

Lucky Charms !!!

have a nice weekend

My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now
Old Journals :
My P/RR/S Journal
My GWcaton Journal
My Bulking Journal

Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

b_reed23

(first I would like to add that I did abs on Thursday I did abs...forgot to write it down)

Friday...LEGS!! (THE BOOTY IS GONNA HURT TOMORROW!!)
and shoulders

Lunges, 10lbx20, 10lbx20, 12lbx20 (I go really deep on these)
Wide stance leg press: 90lbx15, 110lbx25, 120lbx15
Calf Raises: 40lbx12, 45lbx12, 45lbx12
Leg Extentions: 30lbx15, 40lbx15, 50lbx12
Leg curls: 30lbx15, 40lbx12, 50lbx8
I try to stay light on my legs, because if I lift heavy, they explode!

DB military press: 15lbx15, 20lbx10, 20lbx10
Lateral Cable raise (single arm) 15x10, 15x10, 15x8
upright cable rows: 30lbx15, 40lbx15, 50lbx12

10 minutes on the stairstepper
20 minutes on the stationary bike


thanks!!!BILLIE

Egoatdoor

Hi Billie. I've been reading your Journal the last couple of days. I think you are doing everything right with your workouts, cardio and nutrition. Do not be too concerned if some days you are "over" on protein. As someone else said, its better to be over than under and I am sure there will come some days down the road where you are going to be short for whatever reason, so it will even out somewhat in the long run. And do not be afraid to have those Lucky Charms every once in a while. You deserve an occasional treat for being so good with the training and diet the other 99% of the time.

You made some incredible improvements in those measurements in such a short period of time.

Oh, and I can relate to your frustration about the gym not having 17 lb dumbbells. One of my prior gyms three years ago had 2 1/2 pound increments all the way up to 40 and it made increasing the weights so much easier. But no such luck on the current place.

Getting bigger is a battle and the weapon is my fork.

"The harder I work, the luckier I get"- Jenny Lynn

b_reed23

You guys have no idea how good it makes me feel to hear I'm doing a good job, especially from those of you who know just how hard it is to squeeze in workouts, or take the extra time out of our day to cook up our food, you are all great!!!

Egoatdoor...GOD, it would be great if my gym had 2 1/2 pound increments!!! That would make things so convenient, as it is they only have one set of each dumbells, so if someone else is using them, I either have to stay with the lower weight, or try for the higher one...it doesn't happen often, but it's still aggravating! Thanks for allowing me some lucky charms occassionally!!lmao...

Protein shake
liquid muscle
Powerade
Chicken stirfry
2 drumsticks
Pinapple
liquid muscle
1 can chunk chicken
1 hard boiled egg
protein bar
1/4 cup scrambled eggs
3 peices lean bacon
popcorn

I was SO craving eggs today
Calories: 1640, Protein: 148

Thanks! BILLIE

b_reed23

Just so everyone knows, this weeks workouts will be kinda cramped together, I have surgery on Thursday, and I know for sure that I wont lift thurs or fri, I will possibly be able to start again, light, on Monday.

Chest/Back

Dumbell Press: 20lbx15, 25lbx12, 30lbx8 (this is a personal best for me!!)
Dumbell Rows: 20lbx15, 25lbx12, 35lbx6 (also a personal best!!!)
Dumbell fly: 15lbx15, 15lbx15, 20lbx10
Wide lat pull down: 55lbx12, 70lbx12, 80lbx10(another best!!!)
Decline cable fly: 30lbx10, 30lbx10, 40lbx8
Close grip cable row: 50lbx15, 60lbx12, 70lbx10
Abs
35 minutes on Eliptical Machine.

I am so proud of myself today, it is very rare that I would m