Yes, Viggo is simply hot. I really liked him in A Walk On The Moon, but he will forever be Master Chief John James Urgayle in my heart. My biggest frustration was watching that naked-in-the-sauna fight scene in Eastern Promises. So violent that you have to close your eyes...but wait, he's completely and utterly naked!
Ok....so tonight's workout....VASTLY different than what I was doing with the trainer before! Here it is...it was fast and I wasn't sure if I wanted to cry, pass out or barf when I was done...lol...
Superset #1 Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Machine
30 lbs x 20
30 lbs x 20
40 lbs x 20
Lateral Raises
15 lbs x 12
15 lbs x 12
10 lbs x 10
Kneeling Pushups
3 sets of 10
Superset #2 Seated Row
50 lbs
60 lbs
70 lbs
Cable Curls
50 lbs x 25
50 lbs x 25
60 lbs x 25
Superset #3 Neutral Grip Pulldown
80 lbs x 10
70 lbs x 10
70 lbs x 10
Tricep Pushdowns
50 lbs x 25
50 lbs x 25
50 lbs x until I couldn't do any more (lost count at 50!!!)
Superset #4 Squats to Bench
20 reps x 3 set with 15 lbs
Curls
50 lbs x 25
50 lbs x 25
50 lbs x 25
Superset #5 Russian Twists 8lb ball x 15 Russian Twists 8lb ball x 15 Russian Twists 8lb ball x 20 Russian Twists 8lb ball x 20
And that was all in a HALF HOUR....and then...there was more...
Elliptical Trainer 30 mins Random Setting Level 12
Hr Between 152-158
Ok...so...I felt like taking a NAP BIGTIME after this session! I used to train like this when I was at our last gym...and I had gotten down to 285 at that point. But it has been awhile. It was HARD... I can't lie...but I think it's what I needed. We moved quick, and most of the time if not all of it I was pushing myself to finish.
I got the feeling that maybe he was annoyed that I told him I wanted more. Since this was quite an intense jump from the lighter weights and zillion reps I was doing before. We used to do 3 supersets and then abs tonight we did 5 and then abs. This time I did many more exercises than I ever did before with the trainer. I kind of felt like it was a test…or like he was challenging me to fail. And because of that, even though half way through I felt like OH MY GOD how am I going to finish this? I pulled it together, sucked it up and did every single thing he asked…because I could NOT let him win!!!
The best part is…and I am TOTALLY SERIOUS…THIS REALLY HAPPENED…it actually helped me finish. Right before we did the squats…there was a guy next to us, training a young kid…16-17 maybe. And he was doing squats with 50+ on his back. At one point the guy says “Are you gonna ring the bell already?” FROM GI JANE!!!!! I almost died laughing…(while still sqatting) At the end of my set I tapped the kid on the shoulder and said…did you see the movie G.I. Jane…and he said “yeah” so I said…this is the part where you tell him to suck your dick!!! LOL…they laughed…but I don’t think they thought it was half as funny as I did….but man it made my night!!
All in all, it was a really good workout. I got my second wind for the cardio and finished…came home…ate dinner and I am finally on the couch with ice on both knees. I can’t wait to see what he’s gonna do on Thursday!!!
But still the best part….I DIDN”T STOP…and he didn’t win!!!
(Also...I do like Viggo...but I'm partial to guys like Billy Zane and LL Cool J....and that guy who played the Mummy in the movies....)
Great job in the gym! I'm glad you took on your trainer and showed him you're tough enough... you WIN - against him but more importantly - you pushed yourself into a great workout!
Hoo ya!!!
Phew, my faith in the trainer has returned. Okay...how funny is the G.I. Jane reference?! It's like serendipty or something. That looks like an excellent workout by the way.
that is my fave line too from GI jane. I use it sometimes too.
WARNING: guilty pleasure GI jane type admission--my gym owners are body builders, and she is an IFBB pro fitness figure competitior. they do camps called bombshell academy for figure athletes. I actually bought bombshell gear--the skintight T is an army print that talks about bombshells in action, and the warm up pants are equally tight. don't have the courage to wear it in public, but my husband thinks I look totally hot in it. definitely not movie ready, but fortunately, I don't make my living as a fitness model...
I'm glad to hear your trainer is on track with you now. That workout, and the one your husband made for you, looks great.
I know I'm a little late, but I think it's fantastic that you posted pictures. You're much braver than I. I'm going to have to start getting the courage up though, because I'm planning on joining the August challange. Hope to see you there!
Great job in the gym! I'm glad you took on your trainer and showed him you're tough enough... you WIN - against him but more importantly - you pushed yourself into a great workout!
Hoo ya!!!
Thanks!! It really felt like I was actually doing something this time. Pity I didn't tell him sooner!
Phew, my faith in the trainer has returned. Okay...how funny is the G.I. Jane reference?! It's like serendipty or something. That looks like an excellent workout by the way.
Yeah...he was really trying my faith in him...but he pulled through. I just don't think he has much of an opinion whether I succeed or not...seems to me he's in it for the $$$. What I do on my time is not his problem...he doesn't ask about food...doesn't ask about anything really. He's young too...about 26. Said he's been training since he was 18. Now I know I have to keep my eye on him a bit.
I don't need to be best friends, but it bothers me that maybe he doesn't really take any pride or responsibility in his work. If I were a trainer, I would keep tabs on my people...progress charts, weigh ins...I'd want to know what they were eating, maybe make suggestions...I'd want to know I was doing something positive and making an impact and helping them reach their goals. I am his only client right now and he does none of that...it seems kind of lazy to me! So who needs him...I'll do it myself! As long as I'm getting what I need out of it, for the time being I'll live with it!
that is my fave line too from GI jane. I use it sometimes too.
WARNING: guilty pleasure GI jane type admission--my gym owners are body builders, and she is an IFBB pro fitness figure competitior. they do camps called bombshell academy for figure athletes. I actually bought bombshell gear--the skintight T is an army print that talks about bombshells in action, and the warm up pants are equally tight. don't have the courage to wear it in public, but my husband thinks I look totally hot in it. definitely not movie ready, but fortunately, I don't make my living as a fitness model...
Hey...if it works for the hubby...why not???!!!
Lol...I was just on Zazzle trying to configure a T with "i never saw a wild thing feel sorry for itself..." on it...I don't have the "balls" to wear one with the other saying...lol
I'm glad to hear your trainer is on track with you now. That workout, and the one your husband made for you, looks great.
I know I'm a little late, but I think it's fantastic that you posted pictures. You're much braver than I. I'm going to have to start getting the courage up though, because I'm planning on joining the August challange. Hope to see you there!
I needed a starting point for myself...so it had to be done! I'm thinking about August too...it will be perfect timing for me...my job (in a day camp office) is INSANE in the summer...and then calms down late August. So it will be a good time for a challenge going into the winter months!
I got the feeling that maybe he was annoyed that I told him I wanted more. Since this was quite an intense jump from the lighter weights and zillion reps I was doing before. We used to do 3 supersets and then abs tonight we did 5 and then abs. This time I did many more exercises than I ever did before with the trainer. I kind of felt like it was a test…or like he was challenging me to fail. And because of that, even though half way through I felt like OH MY GOD how am I going to finish this? I pulled it together, sucked it up and did every single thing he asked…because I could NOT let him win!!!
Good for you. I think your trainer and my trainer should go bowling together. LOL
Hang in there and be aware (which you are already doing). I can relate to this, too:
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So who needs him...I'll do it myself! As long as I'm getting what I need out of it, for the time being I'll live with it!
Oh yeah.
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Good for you. I think your trainer and my trainer should go bowling together. LOL
Hang in there and be aware (which you are already doing). I can relate to this, too:
Oh yeah.
Thanks...I think it was definitely a good lesson for me. I needed to be more aware, and not just blindly trust what he was doing when that little voice in my head was telling me something was not right.
Get a better trainer anyway. If you'd prefer better, I can guarantee there are better out there. Why give your money to a workout partner?
Yeah...I know...the problem is that there aren't many trainers in the gym we go to...and out of them, he's probably my best bet to get in shape. If we end up switching gyms I will of course have to find someone else...but for the time being I need to keep going... Plus it did teach me to take care of my own logging and to hold myself accountable of my progress...
No, I'm just saying that that might be what he's thinking, not that what he's thinking is right.
Hell, imo, weightloss is in the kitchen, and the gym is for raising metabolism and having fun. Do what you like and will stick to. I can barely stand to do 15 reps of anything, so I would have immediately dropkicked someone suggesting over 20. No reason for it, I don't like it, I wouldn't do it, and therefore why pay for it?
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Yeah Bytsi...I think he kind of classified me based on my weight already as most people do...as fat and lazy. But by now, he should know that that's not the case! I am hoping for a really good ass kicking on Tuesday!
Also, I have explained to him that I don't weigh myself constantly. If I am making progress I can feel it. My clothes fit better, and I feel better. I'm not as obsessed with the number as I am with the measurements...I know that sometimes it works that way. I know when I gain fat...versus muscle...most people do...if you wanna lie to yourself...you're doing just that...lying to YOURSELF! I didn't measure myself when I started in January...unfortunately...but I just did it yesterday. I guess I should post those here too...so in a few months I can compare!! *shudder* Cover your eyes!!!
Hopefully I can gather the courage to post some photos of myself later on...For most of my life I have hated photos of myself...so hopefully we will see...I'd like to post some from before January too...my wedding maybe...I was probably my largest then!
Kudos on posting your photos ... trust me when I say that it is hard for everyone to do it.
You should love your avatar photo ... you look absolutely beautiful!!
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Yes, Viggo is simply hot. I really liked him in A Walk On The Moon, but he will forever be Master Chief John James Urgayle in my heart. My biggest frustration was watching that naked-in-the-sauna fight scene in Eastern Promises. So violent that you have to close your eyes...but wait, he's completely and utterly naked!
See, I barely got to see it because I kept flinching from the violence and closing my eyes! I need to get it on DVD so I can freeze frame and slo mo the sackage.
Wait a minute....sack....sack?? What movie was that again???
You didn't see Eastern Promises? There is a very graphic fight scene in the steam room where Viggo is completely nekkid and his sack was all over the place. A must see.
You didn't see Eastern Promises? There is a very graphic fight scene in the steam room where Viggo is completely nekkid and his sack was all over the place. A must see.
Ok....so aside from just adding Eastern Promises to my Netflix list...we were reading some other posts...and decided to measure Paul's legs with our broken tape measure. I say broken because it starts at 2 in..because the end fell off. So, we decided that at their widest point his thighs are approx 29.5" (at which point I decided he's a bit of a beast)...and upon measuring that he realizes...hmmm I think I measured you wrong....HE ADDED 2 inches to my measurements instead of subtracting them!
This applies to all of them except my hips...because we really had to add to that one since the tape measure doesn't go THAT far....so here are my updated...CORRECTED measurements...wow...I feel like have changed so much in only a few days...LOL
Waist 47" Hips 66" (still my least favorite one) Chest 54" Thigh 37" Calf 21" Bicep 18.25"
I apologize....for that...but at least i found out now...otherwise it would have been REALLY funny in August when I lost 2 more inches all over than I should have!!!
Is that why you started a workout log on here, so you would have a place to discuss guys getting naked in movies? I see how it is.
Oh don't worry, we veer off into shoe and purse territory soon enough... there's only so much sackage one can get without resorting to discussing pr0n...
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My bad on the measurements. Electrical engineers don't really use rulers that often.
yeah... I'll bet that's what all the guys' excuses are...
Plus it did teach me to take care of my own logging and to hold myself accountable of my progress...
For most of my life I have hated photos of myself...so hopefully we will see...I'd like to post some from before January too...my wedding maybe...I was probably my largest then!
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