See Jane in a Bikini

[missjane]

OK, time to start my own training log so I can be accountable and get my goals down on "paper".

I am currently in the break-in on NROL. After break-in, I will take my measurements and go from there. I am staying away from the scale, but will weigh myself at the start of FL1 and at the end of FL1 -- not during. By my estimates, I would like to lose about 15 pounds, but I know that with weight training, how I look and fit into my clothes is way more important than the scale. So, 15 pounds might not be the right number. Size will be the better indicator. Currently, a size 10 and really would be happy with a very comfortable 8.

My goals:

1. To be happy when I look in the mirror nekkid!
2. To wear a bikini (hence the title)
3. To be able to do a push-up
4. To be able to do a pull-up

For diet, this is my biggie. I am terrible when it comes to controlling my diet. I need to grab hold of the reigns right now and put a stop to any overeating and get some sort of plan in place. I believe I will be doing some sort of carb-cycling program. I definitely have too many carbs in my diet. Specifically, I like what I read in Rob Faigin's Natural Hormonal Enhancement. I started it once before, and I think I want to try again and really stick to it. I'd be very interested in hearing if anyone else has tried it.

I'm also going to be doing the Metabolic Overdrive during off days (on on days if I can handle it after weights). I also have an abs class I take 3 days a week and will try to continue if it doesn't interfere with NROL.

So, today is an off day, and tomorrow is workout B of break-in. My legs have a bit of residual DOMS from Tuesday's workout, but I'm going to give those step-ups another try tomorrow!

I look forward to posting and hearing from all of you. Great forum.

Jane

[finboy]

Good luck with your goals, Jane. NROL is a great program and will keep you busy for awhile. You're gonna hate, I mean love, the Fat Loss workouts.

-fin

[vanessa40]

Hi Jane,
I love your attitude.I need to lose about 10 -15 pounds too..but as long as i look good in my clothes i'm happy.
I'm very interested in the book you were talking about. Tell me how you like the plan. I need to do something new with my diet...a big problem that i'm trying to get under control also. I've been doing good the last month ..but it's always a struggle.

[missjane]

Originally Posted by vanessa40

Hi Jane,
I love your attitude.I need to lose about 10 -15 pounds too..but as long as i look good in my clothes i'm happy.
I'm very interested in the book you were talking about. Tell me how you like the plan. I need to do something new with my diet...a big problem that i'm trying to get under control also. I've been doing good the last month ..but it's always a struggle.

Hi Vanessa:

After reading your log, I was thinking of looking into the TNT plan, too. At first glance, it looks like the first 4 weeks are pretty much very low carb with protein shake b4 and after weights, right?

In a nutshell, the NHE plan cycles: Day 1,2 low carb, Day 3 carb load last meal of the day, Day 4,5,6 low carb, Day 7 carb load last meal of the day. There's more to it, of course, but that's the gist of it. The first 10 days (like a break-in of sorts) are basically low carb, like TNT, and then you start the cycling. It's a pretty technical book, with lots of scientific info that I don't even pretend to understand completely. But, I do like the fact that there is some cycling in there to break things up a bit.

Now, I'm really not one to talk because I just came back from lunch and had egg salad on a CROISSANT! That's real good for me! LOL!

[finboy]

Originally Posted by missjane

Now, I'm really not one to talk because I just came back from lunch and had egg salad on a CROISSANT! That's real good for me! LOL!

Egg salad sounds good. What I do: make a good salad at home and take it to work. Ingredients are lettuce, spinach, greens, etc., add turkey, tuna, or chicken (I use any leftover meat from last night's dinner), maybe a small amount of your favorite cheese, olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. I'll usually add some sliced jalapenos or spicy peanuts to jazz it up. It's cheap and reasonably clean (omit cheese or nuts as you need to fit your goals).

Oh, and drop the croissant.

[Lisa~]

No matter what nutritional plan you choose, planning ahead for the week will make or break the execution of that plan. "Failing to plan is planning to fail." This article from John Berardi suggests strategies that really make a difference: It's Not About the Food.

NROL and a carb cycling plan are a sure recipe for success. Good for you for getting started!

[Aoife]

Originally Posted by Lisa~

No matter what nutritional plan you choose, planning ahead for the week will make or break the execution of that plan. "Failing to plan is planning to fail."

SOOOOOO very true. Planned ahead, cooked ahead meals mean you have no reason to stray from that plan. No caught without food, no "what do I want" decisions that take to long and then you just call for pizza or eat whatever's around even if it's not part of your plan....

Whenever we stop making those types of plans, things ALWAYS seem to go awry...

[stingo]

Yup I always cook on the weekends and freeze it so I can just microwave dinner during the week. Makes eating well much easier since the prep work's already done - just heat 'n' eat.

[Chiron]

Ooooghhhh! there is no bikini in here! I feel so used....

[missjane]

Originally Posted by Chiron

Ooooghhhh! there is no bikini in here! I feel so used....

You know, after I came up with the name of my log I thought 'oh, I'll bet people are going to think there are bikini pics in this thread'! What I REALLY meant was a play on "See Jane Run" , "See Dick Run", etc.......and it became "See Jane in a bikini"....I guess I should have thought that through a little bit more, huh!

[Chiron]

Originally Posted by missjane

You know, after I came up with the name of my log I thought 'oh, I'll bet people are going to think there are bikini pics in this thread'! What I REALLY meant was a play on "See Jane Run" , "See Dick Run", etc.......and it became "See Jane in a bikini"....I guess I should have thought that through a little bit more, huh!

Yes, you should have! You must consider the feelings of perverted minds across the net! Actually the "See Jane" analogies were my first thought.. I just wanted to make a joke.

I still feel used... lol

Now let's see some workouts!

[missjane]

Today was my 2nd time doing Workout B in NROL break-in

DEADLIFT
(I am still staying low in order to ensure my form is good before I progress; however, I did up the weights from the first time. I am using DB's for now)
15 x 20
15 x 22.5

Superset Step-up with DB shoulder press
Step-Up
15 x BW
(I am so upset that I only could manage one set. These and those lunges have been the hardest for me thus far. I am determined to get in 2 good sets in perfect form b4 I move on to FLI)

DB Shoulder Press
15 x 12.5
11 x 12.5
(couldn't quite make the last few on the second set, will try same weight next time)

Superset Close Grip Lat Pulldown and reverse crunch
Close Grip Lat Pulldown
4 x 55 then 11 x 45
15 x 40
(The first set I thought I was starting at 50, but the extra 5-pound weight was on there and I didn't realize it until the very end of the set, so I ended up doing 55, then 45 to finish. Backed it down to 40 for the second set)

Reverse Crunch
20 x bw
20 x bw

After I did manage 20 minutes of metabolic overdrive intervals. My legs weren't as shot as they were after workout A.....just my ass.

Please tell me that I WILL get better with these step-ups and lunges!!

[Chiron]

You WILL get better with the step-ups and lunges.

Seriously, no one is strong at first. Give it a few weeks and you'll be kicking ass instead of shooting it.

[Aoife]

The thing about lunges and stepups, (besides that they take a bit before you don't think you suck at them, of course) is that you have to be sure you're using your glutes, not just your quads. Goes much easier that way. (and I'm not saying whether or not you're doing so, just mentioning because I found at some point I stopped activating my glutes in my lunges and my knees started hurting.)

So, you'll get better.

[Victoria]

Jane, great job with the workouts so far. And, I agree with Chiron and Aoife, it definitely gets better. Just keep at it and you'll be amazed at the improvements you'll make. Best of luck!!!

[lance02]

Good luck with NROL Jane! I think you'll find it both difficult and satisfying. Your workout are looking great!

[stingo]

Originally Posted by missjane

just my ass.

Please tell me that I WILL get better with these step-ups and lunges!!

Those step ups and lunges will make your ass something to see in that bikini