My Progress Stage 1

[bubbles89]

Hi All,

This is my current status, I was a little bigger but not by much, now I'm starting to loose a bit and create a great shape all I need now is the defination.

I think that my body has great potential for the figure that I'm looking for. Ideally I'd love to slim my thighs a little, especially my inner thighs. I don't have a great concern about my arms, I do a little bit of upper strength but not an excessive amount.

I know I can't expect my body too look like someone elses but I adore Jessica Alba's body. I would love to have her stomach, and I feel that my body has that potential for the results I want.

Anyone with some advise on ways to get the results I'm after would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks All.

 

[marko157]

Personally you look great as you are now.

Whats youre routine and diet like??

I also love Jessica Alba's body:drooling1:

 

[bubbles89]

Im currently working out 3 to 4 days a week. I spend 25 mins on the treadmill alternatining 5 mins running, 5 mintues walking it ends up about 3.5k's and then jump on the bikes for a further 20 minutes on a pretty steady level which is about 8-9k's. I do a little bit of weights, mostly crunches using weights and then v sits with the medicine ball.

I'm trying my hardest to create a good diet but I struggle with variety. Generally breakfast is 3 pieces of toast, then maybe a piece of fruit as a snack, then chicken salad for lunch and then I might snack a little in the afternoon which is my biggest flaw and dinner is generally a full meal of veg and meat, red and white.

I'm up for any variety in my eating habits and exercise patterns. Feel free to give me some ideas.

Thanks

 

[g8r80]

I agree with Marko, you already look great. There are millions of women that would die for your body. But, like almost everyone, a little toning and muscle definition is always a plus.

Also, is it my imagination or is your bottom bikini a little small? It seems like it is pulling in a little on the sides that a slightly larger one would not.

 

[g8r80]

Marko, is that your @ss in your avatar?

 

[oicdn]

Pretty nice looing as you stand:luxlove:

My ex used to be obsessed with celebrity diets and imitating their routines. Almost all of them were VERY HEAVY with full body cardio aerobics, dancing, and very light weights. Most of them had to do not so much with running, but spin classes that were pretty intense from what she was telling me.

I went to a couple aerobics and spin classes with her a couple weeks ago. When I left, I felt like all of the liquids in my body were sweat out. I didn't feel the kind of wobble-legged worn out as I do if say I was doing squats or anything with high weight, I just felt plain out exhausted and drained from the intensity.

I think that's the key to them getting that really toned physique is once they have the body you currently have (very nice as it stands), they work on trimming off BF% through high intensity aerobics so they aren't as concerned with gaining muscle through weight training.

 

[bubbles89]

Thanks guys for all your comments, I must say I am pretty happy with my body I know that there are ppl out there that are far worse off than me but I must admit I am pretty picky when it comes to myself and I'm my own worse critic. I'm actually pretty stoked at the results that I've got since starting from the gym, everythings has really started to tighten up.

As for the comment about my bikini bottom, its not tight its actually the shape of my body. I have a bit of a bizzare frame (well I think its bizzare). I'm not one to try and fit into clothes that are way to small for me (I hate the muffin top look, there's nothing wrong with wearing close that actually fit your body) I kind of have this imprint on my body as if I was constantly wearing tight underpants its a bit odd but its not something that's noticable so I don't mind.

I have read alot of celebrity workouts and some of them are crazy full with exercise. I guess I was looking for the cheats way of getting great results. I don't mind putting in the effort. It makes me feel good knowing that I've worked my ass off to get the results I have.

Once again thanks all, but if you find anything or have any pointers about any sort of exercise feel free to let me know. Anything is a bonus.

 

[Nobody]

I'm trying my hardest to create a good diet but I struggle with variety. Generally breakfast is 3 pieces of toast, then maybe a piece of fruit as a snack, then chicken salad for lunch and then I might snack a little in the afternoon which is my biggest flaw and dinner is generally a full meal of veg and meat, red and white.

I'm up for any variety in my eating habits and exercise patterns. Feel free to give me some ideas.

Thanks

The first thing I noticed right off the bat is that you're getting around 60g of carbs in the morning from those 3 pieces of toast. Even I don't get 60g in the morning (which I probably actually should (skinny =P )).

Now, either I've been a bad boy and have forgotten some of my nutrition knowledge (in which case someone will say otherwise), or that's just too many carbs for you in one meal. Your breakfast is essentially 60g of carbs with about... 9g-12g of protein I'd say. Then your snack is essentially even more carbs, with again no protein or fat (you want some fat in your diet).

So here's what I suggest. Two pieces of toast in the morning, with maybe 2 eggs, and a glass of skim milk. How about that? Doable right?

So your breakfast would look something like....

2x bread (40g carbs, 6g protein, 1g fat)
2 eggs (12g protein, 10g fat, 2g carbs)
250mL milk (13carbs, 9 protein)

Totals: (55 carbs, 27g protein, 11g fat). ~+/- 2-4g each cat.

One of the most fundamental rules of eating (depending who you ask oddly enough =P ), is to get a relatively adequate and constant amount of each macronutrient in each meal. Personally, your breakfast is your biggest problem I believe.

Good luck with your goals! =)

 

[evolution]

To tack on what was said previously, go google your BMR (basal metabolic rate) and look into lowering your over all calories. But then again, your food intake doesn't look very high and it might be resulting in your metabolism running slow.

I see a lack in good fats, protien, and fiber.

 

[wesrman]

Hi All,

This is my current status, I was a little bigger but not by much, now I'm starting to loose a bit and create a great shape all I need now is the defination.

I think that my body has great potential for the figure that I'm looking for. Ideally I'd love to slim my thighs a little, especially my inner thighs. I don't have a great concern about my arms, I do a little bit of upper strength but not an excessive amount.

I know I can't expect my body too look like someone elses but I adore Jessica Alba's body. I would love to have her stomach, and I feel that my body has that potential for the results I want.

Anyone with some advise on ways to get the results I'm after would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks All.

You're beautiful allready.

It must be nice to look like that without having to kill yourself in the gym for 10 years..lol.

Im sure you will meet your goals in no time. GL with it.

 

[wesrman]

I see a lack in good fats, protien, and fiber.

Try a handfull of (unsalted) trail mix a couple times per day (maybe with breakfast) to add the good fats/protein and a little fiber.

The kind i eat has almonds, peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and raisins. Its great for you if you dont over do it.

 

[bubbles89]

I struggle so much with my diet as I have said in the nutrition I would love some diet tips. I have issues with sugar cravings and try my hardest to stop eating junk food so if you have tips for me feel free to pass them on.

Thanks

 

[firefreak]

make sure you are eating 5-6 healthy meals a day. cravings usually indicate hunger or an energy crash.

make sure you are eating a broad spectrum of healthy foods. you're cravings could be from eating such a small and simple breakfast in the morning.

 

[wesrman]

I struggle so much with my diet as I have said in the nutrition I would love some diet tips. I have issues with sugar cravings and try my hardest to stop eating junk food so if you have tips for me feel free to pass them on.

Thanks

Eating more protein and good fats should help you feel full longer and stop some of the cravings.

 

[djdante]

Hi Bubbles,

First of all, you're already looking pretty good, all the above posts should comfirm that! But I know, its fun to strive for more, thats what most of us are here doing.

From what I can see on your pics, and what you are after, my suggestion would be to start hitting some more weights. I know women are scared of suddenly looking 'bulky' but you'll have ot trust me whne I say that its much harder for women to put on muscle to the point that they look bulky than most think.

If you added some squats and deadlifts, maybe even some lunges once or twice a week, I think you will find the definition in your legs will improve tremendously. Next time you are in the gym, check out some of the women with sexiest defined legs and well shaped asses. They are always doing the compound leg exersizes I mentioned above.

I don't think aerobic alone is EVER going to get you the definition you want.

 

[bubbles89]

From what I have said in my previous posts and outlining my exercise routine am I on the right track or should I be looking at different exercises?

I have noticed that from what many people have said egg's appear to be a very popular breakfast. As I'm not too crash hot on eggs alone could I make an omlette with ham and tomato? Would that still be suitable.

As for my cravings I do believe that it is related to energy as I do have massive energy crashes. I've been taking some sugar supplements to stop my cravings which are good It's probably not the best thing to be doing but it's a start.

 

[tonymcclellan]

Sugar supplement? What is that? A doughnut? Anyways to keep you feeling full longer you need to eat more protein and fat. Yes an omelette is a good choice. Eat more vegetables then you think is possible to start off with.

It seems you are doing the typical girls workout routine, two to three cardio machines and then some crunches. Trust me you're not the only one. When I use my college gym thats all I see, but a few girls will be lifting properly.

Check your local library for one of these two titles: New Rules of Lifting for Women OR New Rules of Lifting, by Lou Schuler. Either would be beneficial and they contain rationale plus good weight training routines.

Another product you could take a look at is: Fat Loss Troubleshoot

What is your "typical" days diet like? Here are some MUST READ nutrition articles:

John Berardi - 7 Rules
John Berardi - Berardi's Kitchen, Part I
John Berardi - Complete Idiot's Guide to Dieting

And here is one awesome smoothie recipe for you: GET FIT Blog: Smoothie You can cut the recipe in half if you like.

This should get you started.