lusciouslemon
New member
I keep checking your ticker for your miles. You Go!!! They are skyrocketing!!! Awesome job, hun.
Stickin' to it
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Oh how I envy you right now, Tash. I've wanted to have access to a Bowflex since forever ago. I really do think it's awesome you and your hubby are doing this routine together. That you have this in common is not only emotionally, but physically bonding as well. One of the attributes I want in my future husband, is his ability to understand my struggle with my weight and support me in my lifestyle. If he could hit the treadmill and/or the gym with me, it would be that much more meaningful.
I'm impressed at the success of your C25K plan so far. Look at all those miles you can go!! More than me, even!! Honey, I'm so uberly proud of you. You go girl. You empower the crap out of me. I feel so motivated and inspired by you. You're just so awesome.
I'm impressed at the success of your C25K plan so far. Look at all those miles you can go!! More than me, even!! Honey, I'm so uberly proud of you. You go girl. You empower the crap out of me. I feel so motivated and inspired by you. You're just so awesome.
Thanks, Sam. I will write another update in my next post about my first gym experience. hehe
Thank you so much for your motivation. I am happy to be doing this program with you all! I hope to get in another 5 or so miles today.. but I've got to get my homework done too, so we'll see how that goes! at least I'll get in my C25K Week 2 Day 2 if not more.
Thanks, although I think you are just trying to make me feel good. You run more miles in a week than I do. If I were a betting girl, I'd put $ on it!
(I do put quarters in the quarter machines at casinos. haha)Wednesday March 5, 2008 Weight Update: 159.6
Food Update Tuesday:
Breakfast:
1 C Kashi Go lean Cereal
1/2 C organic skim milk
Lunch:
2 tbsp crunchy natural organic pb
2 tbsp low sugar jelly
2 slices whole wheat sugar free bread
1/2 banana
snack:
few pieces of fresh pineapple
2 pieces of fresh orange
Dinner:
Homemade pizza 2 slices
made w/
homemade meat /pasta sauce
turkey pepperoni
pizza crust
2% Milk fat mozzarella cheese
pizza seasoning
Gym Update: This will be the 2nd time I've typed this and I'm pretty irritated that I'm having to do it again. Instead of clicking "save" I clicked "post reply" and the whole effing message I had typed up is missing. GRRRRRR.
So we went to the gym last night. After pulling into the parking lot and starting to walk toward the front doors, I started feeling pretty intimidated. But I made it into the gym and we were able to work out even without our membership cards (which we have to go pick up from another location today).
We walked the indoor track for a lap or so and then did our abdominal routine. Let me tell you, it kicked me in the butt harder than it ever has. We do the P90X routine and while I have been getting better at it, I've discovered something new. The P90X isn't just abdominals, it's a Core exercise also with lots of leg movements built in with the exercises. Due to the C25K running and walking I've been doing, I've been using my legs so much that they failed me after only 3 exercises and I was unable to complete the entire 25 reps with each exercise. I'm thinking I'll start using the weighted ab machines at the gym.
After abs we ventured into the seemingly endless selection of machines and free weights and tried to determine where everything was. We did Upperbody today and Lats, chest and shoulders...
Lat Pull Downs: 70 lbs
Lat Rows: 70-90 lbs (I think I increased my weight but can't remember)
Incline Press: 50 lbs
Bench Press: 70 lbs
Decline Press: 70 lbs
Military Press: 40 lbs
Shrugs: 70 lbs
I concentrated so hard on trying to make sure my form was correct that I forgot to count on most exercises. All I'm 90% sure I got at least 8 reps but most, I think I got 10-12. We follow a 1,2 count for positive portion of the rep and 1,2,3,4 count for the negative portion of that rep. So we only do 1 set of each exercise. We normally do biceps and triceps as well but hubby was pooped because he hadn't eaten enough throughout the day and couldn't summon the energy to do any more exercises.
Today, My abs are extremely sore and my upper body is sore too. Tonight is leg night.. I hope this workout goes well. =)
Food Update Tuesday:
Breakfast:
1 C Kashi Go lean Cereal
1/2 C organic skim milk
Lunch:
2 tbsp crunchy natural organic pb
2 tbsp low sugar jelly
2 slices whole wheat sugar free bread
1/2 banana
snack:
few pieces of fresh pineapple
2 pieces of fresh orange
Dinner:
Homemade pizza 2 slices
made w/
homemade meat /pasta sauce
turkey pepperoni
pizza crust
2% Milk fat mozzarella cheese
pizza seasoning
Gym Update: This will be the 2nd time I've typed this and I'm pretty irritated that I'm having to do it again. Instead of clicking "save" I clicked "post reply" and the whole effing message I had typed up is missing. GRRRRRR.
So we went to the gym last night. After pulling into the parking lot and starting to walk toward the front doors, I started feeling pretty intimidated. But I made it into the gym and we were able to work out even without our membership cards (which we have to go pick up from another location today).
We walked the indoor track for a lap or so and then did our abdominal routine. Let me tell you, it kicked me in the butt harder than it ever has. We do the P90X routine and while I have been getting better at it, I've discovered something new. The P90X isn't just abdominals, it's a Core exercise also with lots of leg movements built in with the exercises. Due to the C25K running and walking I've been doing, I've been using my legs so much that they failed me after only 3 exercises and I was unable to complete the entire 25 reps with each exercise.
I'm thinking I'll start using the weighted ab machines at the gym. After abs we ventured into the seemingly endless selection of machines and free weights and tried to determine where everything was. We did Upperbody today and Lats, chest and shoulders...
Lat Pull Downs: 70 lbs
Lat Rows: 70-90 lbs (I think I increased my weight but can't remember)
Incline Press: 50 lbs
Bench Press: 70 lbs
Decline Press: 70 lbs
Military Press: 40 lbs
Shrugs: 70 lbs
I concentrated so hard on trying to make sure my form was correct that I forgot to count on most exercises. All I'm 90% sure I got at least 8 reps but most, I think I got 10-12. We follow a 1,2 count for positive portion of the rep and 1,2,3,4 count for the negative portion of that rep. So we only do 1 set of each exercise. We normally do biceps and triceps as well but hubby was pooped because he hadn't eaten enough throughout the day and couldn't summon the energy to do any more exercises.
Today, My abs are extremely sore and my upper body is sore too. Tonight is leg night.. I hope this workout goes well. =)
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Thanks, although I think you are just trying to make me feel good. You run more miles in a week than I do. If I were a betting girl, I'd put $ on it!
Yeah, but six miles in a night...I'm still a half a mile off of that goal. Besides, you can't blame a girl for trying to make a chica feel good. I'm all about the support, babes. You rock out the gym machines. No joke.
Rachel, I no go 6 miles.. I only did 5.2 heh.
Ok. Thursday Weight Update: 159.0
Wednesday Food Update:
Fiber One Cereal 1 C
1/2 C skim milk
1/2 banana
Lunch:
2 tbsp organic natural chunky pb
2 tbsp low sugar jelly
2 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 banana
Snack: 7pm
1 slice of the homemade pizza
Dinner: 10pm
1 Organic Burrito rice, bean, cheese
2 tbsp low fat sourcream
<1 tbsp organic crunchy pb
Workout:9:30ish
Leg Press: 200 lbs 9 reps
Leg Extension: 90 lbs
Seated Leg Curl: 70 lbs
Calf Raises: 115lbs (i think)
Adductor:100 lbs
Abductor:
Ok, I'm terribly forgetful and cannot remember all of the weights and reps. I am now resolved to take a notepad and pen with me so that I know where I am and if I'm improving etc.
We didn't have a ton of time last night to work out, so we used only machines with the exception of the leg press so that we could move quickly to finish up our routine.
Ok. Thursday Weight Update: 159.0
Wednesday Food Update:
Fiber One Cereal 1 C
1/2 C skim milk
1/2 banana
Lunch:
2 tbsp organic natural chunky pb
2 tbsp low sugar jelly
2 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 banana
Snack: 7pm
1 slice of the homemade pizza
Dinner: 10pm
1 Organic Burrito rice, bean, cheese
2 tbsp low fat sourcream
<1 tbsp organic crunchy pb
Workout:9:30ish
Leg Press: 200 lbs 9 reps
Leg Extension: 90 lbs
Seated Leg Curl: 70 lbs
Calf Raises: 115lbs (i think)
Adductor:100 lbs
Abductor:
Ok, I'm terribly forgetful and cannot remember all of the weights and reps. I am now resolved to take a notepad and pen with me so that I know where I am and if I'm improving etc.
We didn't have a ton of time last night to work out, so we used only machines with the exception of the leg press so that we could move quickly to finish up our routine.
It sounds like you really know your way around the gym, but did you look into whether or not your gym offers the services of trainers? I know our local gym offers their services for free. They have a consultation with you to determine your goals and then give you a customized plan that they go over with you to make sure you're doing the exercises right. After they go over it with you once, you're on your own, but they'll still answer your questions and update your routine when it needs updated.
I used a free trainer at our local gym before our wedding and she got me in FANTASTIC shape...plus, she knew how to get me a great workout that toned me in a "womanly" way and did not bulk me up.
Just a tip...
I used a free trainer at our local gym before our wedding and she got me in FANTASTIC shape...plus, she knew how to get me a great workout that toned me in a "womanly" way and did not bulk me up.
Just a tip...
Awww, thanks so much. I try to eat the same kind of foods that I love but try to make them in a more health conscious way. It's definitely been helping and the taste isn't so much different.
We have gone everyday since we signed up so far. We are following this schedule: Day 1 Upper Body, Day 2 Lower Body, Day 3 Cardio together (then repeat) and I am also doing the C25K program at home separately so today is a Cardio day and we'll hit the treadmills and or the indoor track depending on how busy they are.
I used to workout almost daily in high school and then in college so I sort of remember stuff on the machines from that, but I also had a gym membership for the local YMCA a few years back and used the machines there too.
I haven't had a chance to check into trainer information here at this gym, but hubby and I are going together and he too has had experience with the equipment and is a huge help with everything. Who knows, I may get a chance to check out more stuff tonight. I thought there would be someone to show us around the gym and let us know what is offered when we started, but that didn't happen, probably because of the way we signed up.
I'm not worried at all about bulking up though because women can only get so big (not really very big) to begin with unless there is excessive heavy training and use of supplements of which I do neither. =) If I can find some photos of me back when I was doing a lot of lifting I'll post them. I think I have one I have posted before.
sammyboy24
New member
Hello there,
Sounds like your doing great at the gym. I don't know what I would do without mine. The weights and stuff are kind of intimidating at first but, once you get a little more familiar with them they aren't so bad.
Weights wise, I am currently on a fat-burner plan. It's where my PT would go around and max me out on certain exercises. Then he would take my max and have me do 55% (I think) of that weight. I usually do 3 sets of 20 to 25 reps. When I am done I am covered in sweat and it isn't pretty but, I know I got a great workout in.
I also use some of the weighted ab machines too. I think they are great, and seem to work for me. I do other stuff for my core as well, that doesn't require a machine (like basic crunches until failure).
Hope you have another great workout
-Sam
Sounds like your doing great at the gym. I don't know what I would do without mine. The weights and stuff are kind of intimidating at first but, once you get a little more familiar with them they aren't so bad.
Weights wise, I am currently on a fat-burner plan. It's where my PT would go around and max me out on certain exercises. Then he would take my max and have me do 55% (I think) of that weight. I usually do 3 sets of 20 to 25 reps. When I am done I am covered in sweat and it isn't pretty but, I know I got a great workout in.
I also use some of the weighted ab machines too. I think they are great, and seem to work for me. I do other stuff for my core as well, that doesn't require a machine (like basic crunches until failure).
Hope you have another great workout
-Sam
Hello there,
Sounds like your doing great at the gym. I don't know what I would do without mine. The weights and stuff are kind of intimidating at first but, once you get a little more familiar with them they aren't so bad.
Weights wise, I am currently on a fat-burner plan. It's where my PT would go around and max me out on certain exercises. Then he would take my max and have me do 55% (I think) of that weight. I usually do 3 sets of 20 to 25 reps. When I am done I am covered in sweat and it isn't pretty but, I know I got a great workout in.
I also use some of the weighted ab machines too. I think they are great, and seem to work for me. I do other stuff for my core as well, that doesn't require a machine (like basic crunches until failure).
Hope you have another great workout
-Sam
Hmm... Once I change up my plan, I may have to try that out -what you are doing with the weights.
Hi Trevor,
Thanks for stopping by, the running is going pretty well, but my calf muscles are super sore and almost thinking shin splints on the inner edge of my bone/muscle on each leg. I'm trying to take care of them though. =)
I'm not sure how many miles I've run this week. I know it's not as many as last week. Probably like 8 so far this week and I still have the C25K program to go today.
I was beginning to wonder where all my C25K buddies were today.
You're doing awesome! Those miles are adding up fast!
Weight Update Friday March 8, 2008: 158.4
Thursday Food Update:
CInnamon Oatmeal Squares
1/2 C skimmilk (organic)
1/2 banana
Lunch:
1 tbsp natural organic pb
1 tbsp low sugar jelly
1 slice whole wheat bread
1 C beef barley soup 97% FF
Snack:
1/2 banana
Dinner:
Whole Wheat Cappelini Noodles
Homemade Pasta sauce
Snack:
Fiber One Oat & PB bar
Exercise:
P90X Abdominal exercises
15 mins treadmill 1.2 miles
We didn't have much time at the gym last night, and my hip flexors were killing me from my previous ab workout on Tuesday, my C25K on Wednesday and then leg work out on Wednesday night.
The ab routine hits not only abs, but a lot of other core work so it's pretty intense, especially mixed with all the other stuff that I've been doing, so we'll see how bad they are today after the C25K run and if I can go for a full hour. Today is also an Upper Body day! =)
Thursday Food Update:
CInnamon Oatmeal Squares
1/2 C skimmilk (organic)
1/2 banana
Lunch:
1 tbsp natural organic pb
1 tbsp low sugar jelly
1 slice whole wheat bread
1 C beef barley soup 97% FF
Snack:
1/2 banana
Dinner:
Whole Wheat Cappelini Noodles
Homemade Pasta sauce
Snack:
Fiber One Oat & PB bar
Exercise:
P90X Abdominal exercises
15 mins treadmill 1.2 miles
We didn't have much time at the gym last night, and my hip flexors were killing me from my previous ab workout on Tuesday, my C25K on Wednesday and then leg work out on Wednesday night.
The ab routine hits not only abs, but a lot of other core work so it's pretty intense, especially mixed with all the other stuff that I've been doing, so we'll see how bad they are today after the C25K run and if I can go for a full hour. Today is also an Upper Body day! =)
Awwww, Thanks.
I have to tun out and pick up a baby shower gift, and then will be reading the remainder of the day. I have left all my homework to the end of Spring Break, and I'm gonna kick myself for it..
Wow Tash, you're really working out hard, honey. It's really inspiring!! Great job. Not only are you impressing me, you're motivating me.
I bet your calves are sore. When I first started running, it was pretty darn terrible. After seven months, I've finally gained enough muscle to handle the strain. It gets better for sure. I'm hardly ever sore lately, simply exerted and feeling like awesome.
So you were pretty fit in high school/college? It sounds like you did a great job staying in shape if you went to the gym everyday.
I bet your calves are sore. When I first started running, it was pretty darn terrible. After seven months, I've finally gained enough muscle to handle the strain. It gets better for sure. I'm hardly ever sore lately, simply exerted and feeling like awesome.
So you were pretty fit in high school/college? It sounds like you did a great job staying in shape if you went to the gym everyday.
I worked out every day, but I ate like a teenager for the most part. haha.
Here's a link for how I looked my senior year in 1998. I have a lot more muscle definition than I do now.. and I'm about 130 lbs there. This is my ultimate goal.. to look as fit as I do here.. I'm not that worried that much about having rock hard abs though it would be nice. Who knows.. maybe some day.
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Friday Food Update:
Breakfast
Fiber One Cereal 1 C
1/2 C skim milk
1/2 banana
Lunch:
2 tbsp organic natural pb
2 tbsp low sugar jelly
2 slices whole wheat bread
snack:
Fiber One Oat and Pb bar
Dinner:
2 eggwhites & 1 whole egg omelette
w/ 1/4 cup 2% FF mexican cheese
2 turkey sausage patties
2 slices whole wheat toast
Workout:
C25K -- Didn't get that completed today, so I hope to do it tomorrow although I am heading to a baby shower 2.5 hours away, so it'll be questionnable as to whether or not it is done before Sunday.
Gym:
Upper Body Night
Lat Pull Downs: 90 lbs 8 reps
Lat Rows: 70 lbs
Bench Press: 75 lbs 7 reps
Incline Press: 55 lbs 7 reps
Decline Press: 55 lbs 11 reps
Shrugs: 90 lbs 10 reps
Military Press: 50 lbs 4 reps 40 lbs 5-6 reps
Tricep Push downs: 40 lbs 13 reps
Bicep Supination Curls: 20 lbs 6 reps
Hammer Curls: 15 lbs 10 reps
Breakfast
Fiber One Cereal 1 C
1/2 C skim milk
1/2 banana
Lunch:
2 tbsp organic natural pb
2 tbsp low sugar jelly
2 slices whole wheat bread
snack:
Fiber One Oat and Pb bar
Dinner:
2 eggwhites & 1 whole egg omelette
w/ 1/4 cup 2% FF mexican cheese
2 turkey sausage patties
2 slices whole wheat toast
Workout:
C25K -- Didn't get that completed today, so I hope to do it tomorrow although I am heading to a baby shower 2.5 hours away, so it'll be questionnable as to whether or not it is done before Sunday.
Gym:
Upper Body Night
Lat Pull Downs: 90 lbs 8 reps
Lat Rows: 70 lbs
Bench Press: 75 lbs 7 reps
Incline Press: 55 lbs 7 reps
Decline Press: 55 lbs 11 reps
Shrugs: 90 lbs 10 reps
Military Press: 50 lbs 4 reps 40 lbs 5-6 reps
Tricep Push downs: 40 lbs 13 reps
Bicep Supination Curls: 20 lbs 6 reps
Hammer Curls: 15 lbs 10 reps
lusciouslemon
New member
Oh my god! I'm glad you overcame you facial disfiguration!!! LOL. That a great goal picture. I certainly didn't look that good my senior year! You are one hot momma then AND now. Keep it up. We'll get the rock hard abs together (although somehow I feel the urge to laugh when I think of ME ever having rock hard abs). Keep up the great work. You'll get there!
sammyboy24
New member
Hey Tasha,
Sorry to hear about the soreness in your calves. When I started my first leg routine at the gym last year my calves got so sore, it was probably the sorest I've ever been in my life. My calf muscles were so tight I thought they were going to snap off the backs of my legs, lol.
In that picture you look pretty smokin'. Very toned and athletic looking.
-Sam
Sorry to hear about the soreness in your calves. When I started my first leg routine at the gym last year my calves got so sore, it was probably the sorest I've ever been in my life. My calf muscles were so tight I thought they were going to snap off the backs of my legs, lol.
In that picture you look pretty smokin'. Very toned and athletic looking.
-Sam