Vickie's training log - The Metamorphosis begins

[vweers]

Originally Posted by clevagirl73

Great progress Vickie. I'm dragging my lazy ass back after nearly 2 months off. Fortunately I didn't gain in that time. Reading your interval speeds is making me dizzy..LOL. Last time I jogged at 5 mph and I swore I saw Jesus. Running is just not my thing but you seem to love it. Good luck with your TT progress.

Donna

you are funny. lol Thanks for stopping by. I am surprised at my interval speeds too.

[vweers]

This was a challenge at the TT site to do this last weekend. I finally got time to try. Wowzers it was a tough one but fun.

I did it!!! Form was not the greatest on the Inverted Rows and lots of rest times. lol But I did it in 23 minutes.


50 prisoner squats
50 pushups - 25 then rested every 10
25 jumps
25 stability ball leg curls - accidently did 50 here
50 stability ball jackknifes - did only 30 to 35 here
50 step ups -
25 pull ups - substituted inverted Rows
50 forward lunges
50 close grip pushups - all kneeling but not too many rests woohoo
50 inverted rows - took about a 15 sec rest every 10 to 15
50 squats
25 chin ups - substituted inverted rows - rest every 5 to 10 ( i was wiped by this time)

[Chloe2]

Wow Vickie! What a workout! You are doing great!!!

[GinnyLou]

Hi Vickie,
You are doing so great in here! I love reading your workouts and I agree with the others, you have got the mental thing going on.

Love the new picture!

[vweers]

Here is my workout from yesterday. Normally I would do weights on Wed but I was booked all day long yesterday and couldn't get to the gym. I was pretty sore from my BW 500 circuit anyways. lol

I will do my ABs workout tomorrow, I had to get my car to the shop this morning so couldn't do it today.

Original TT workout B

Warm up circuit 2x

1a - Squat
2x8x30
1x8x32.5
1b - DB Pull Over
3x8x25

2a - DB Split Squat
3x8x30
2b - Stability Ball Ab Curl-up
3x20

3a - Seated Row
3x8x65
3b - Mountain Climber
3x15 per side

Advanced Interval Workout B
60 sec - 9 mph
60 sec - 3.5 mph
6 sets for a total of 20 min.

[vweers]

Great challenge - need to work on doing real Chin ups and pull ups.

Inverted Row - 25
Push-ups - 39 (a personal best, last time I did an exhaustion test I was at 24)
Underhanded Inverted Row - 27
15 min HI Cardio - 1.56 miles- 2.5 KM

Score - 106

I am happy with my results, very happy with my Push-up considering last July I could barely do 10.

I also did my AB circuit:
Advanced System Ab workout #1
1) Stability Ball Jackknife - 12 reps
2) Side Plank - 30 sec each side
3) Stability Ball Mountain Climber with hands on ball - 8 reps per side
4) X-Body Mountain Climber - 8 reps per side
5) Plank w/Arms on Ball - 20 sec hold
6) Stability Ball Roll out - 6 reps

[ceebee]

You did 39 consecutive pushups???? That is phenomenal! Your circuits look fun too.

[vweers]

Today's workout:
Originial TT workout A

1a - BB RDL
3x8x90
1b - DB Chest Press
3x8x25

2a - Reverse Lunge
3x8x27.5 (I can't seem to move beyond this or 30 lbs on this one)
2b - 1 Arm DB Shoulder Press
3x8x20

6 Min Abs Advanced System #2
(first time doing this one, didn't do well. lol)
1) Stability Ball X-Body Mountain Climber w/ Feet on ball - 10 reps per side
2) Spiderman Push-ups - 12 reps per side
3) Stability Ball Roll-out - 10 reps
I did fine the first time around but didn't get all the Spiderman push-ups done and the second time through was a joke. lol I will get better on these.

Advanced Interval Workout A
30 sec - 10 to 10.4 mph
90 sec - 3.5 to 4 mph
6 sets for a total 20 min
Definitely ready to move on to the next 4 weeks of workouts. Loved this one but ready to move on. We just go Wii Fit too so I might have fun doing some of those workouts for my off days. It is fun but still working on unlocking some of the higher up workouts. lol I plan to get Jillian Michael's Bootcamp one because I know I will love that one. I did her workouts for a bit but her Wii ones looks like a lot of fun.

[vweers]

Originally Posted by ceebee

You did 39 consecutive pushups???? That is phenomenal! Your circuits look fun too.

I was shooting for 30 and I was astounded, I should have gone for the 40th one but gave up. lol

[Hayzel]

Hey Vickie, thank you for stopping by my journal. Your progress picks are really impressive (as well as the fact that you can do 39 push-ups!).

[Chloe2]

Vickie, 39 pushups?!!!!! You go girl! I am so proud of you. I remember when you were so unsure of not having your trainer anymore. You are doing absolutely awesome on your own. Keep up the great work. Let us know about the Wii Fit. I had no idea Jillian Michaels have workouts for it. We might get one for Christmas.

[vweers]

Vickie, 39 pushups?!!!!! You go girl! I am so proud of you. I remember when you were so unsure of not having your trainer anymore. You are doing absolutely awesome on your own. Keep up the great work. Let us know about the Wii Fit. I had no idea Jillian Michaels have workouts for it. We might get one for Christmas.

I know it is amazing. lol Jillian's Wii game comes out tomorrow. I can't wait because it has intervals and all kinds of fun stuff.

[vweers]

My Original TT Workout B:

1a -Squat
2x8x30
1x8x35
1b - DB Pullover
2x8x25
1x8x30

2a - DB Split Squat
3x8x30
2b - Stability Ball Ab Curl-up
2x25
1x30

3a - DB Row
2x8x25
1x8x30
1b - Mountain Climber
3x15 per side

6 min AB Circuit System 1

Advanced Interval Workout B
60 sec - 9 mph
60 sec - 3.5 mph
6 sets for 20 min

[lorigaud]

Holy cow Vickie... add me to the list of people impressed by those 39 push ups (and your workouts in general)! Who needs a trainer???

We got a Wiifit in June and have a had a blast with it! I pre-ordered the Jillian Michaels game last week and can't wait to get it! I need a butt-kicking from Jillian!

[vweers]

Finally getting around to posting my Wed workout and my 30 min off day workout.

Busy week, phew, glad it is almost over.

Original TT Workout A (last time)
1a - BB RDL
3x8x90
1b - DB Chest Press
3x8x825

2a -DB Reverse Lunge
3x8x27.5
2b - DB 1-Arm Standing Shoulder Press
3x8x22.5

Tried to get through the 6 min ABs Advanced Circuit 2 but couldn't do it. lol I tried and retried but kept falling off the ball. lol It was quite amusing. So I will stick with System #1 for another week and attempt #2 next Friday.

Advanced Interval Workout A
30 sec - 10.5 mph
90 sec - 3.5 mph
6 sets for a total of 20 min


Today I did a BW Workout because I wanted something more than I was doing. Will probably work to getting just a BW Circuit but will do this for now.

Intermediate BW Workout
A1 - Pushups -3x15
A2 - Inverted Row - 2x8
B1 - 1-leg Squat - 3x8 (those are tough but impressed I could even do them at all)
B2- Bicycle Crunch 3x30
C1- Bulgarian Split Squat - 3x8
C2 - Elevated Pushup - 3x8
D1 - Reaching Lunge - 3x8 (this had been a PT exercise before)
D2 - Mountain Climbers - 3x12

I had fun but might look at the Advanced or maybe even pull one of the Crazy 8's circuits for next time. Then again, I am anxiously awaiting what this next week's Challenge workout will be too.

nutrition wise, okay - have been definitely eating cleaner but had a lapse yesterday. It cascades, I eat one little thing then boom, just eat and eat and eat. I now can really see why I am not losing weight. I am working on ideas to really help my mental state. I also see when I am PMSing I tend to crave and have a weaker desire to stay on task. I know I can do this, God and I did it before I just need to decide and keep focused.

[clevagirl73]

Hey Vickie,

I totally understand about the eating...It seems that I haven't been able to get the eating and exercise "right" on the same day since I re-started OPT last week. If I have one good slip-up, it will take an act of God for me to get back on track. Just letting you know you are not alone.

Keep up the good work.

[ceebee]

So, as part of TT you get a new challenge workout each week? It looks like a fun program!

[vweers]

Originally Posted by ceebee

So, as part of TT you get a new challenge workout each week? It looks like a fun program!

Every 4 weeks, so next week I will be doing something different.

[vweers]

Here is my last Original TT workout - I start up a new 4 week program next week.

Workout B
1A - Squat
1x8x30
1x8x35
1x8x30

1B - DB Pullover
3x8x30

2A - DB Split Squat
3x8x30
2B- Stability Ball Ab Curl
3x25

3A- DB Row
3x8x25 (working on good form)
3B - Mountain Climber
3x40 (20 each side)

6 Min Abs Advanced Circuit 1
1) Stability Ball Jackknife - 12 reps
2) Side Plank - 30 sec on each side
3) Stability Ball Mountain Climber w/ hand on ball - 8 reps per side
4) X-Body Mountain Climber - 8 reps per side
5) Plank w/Arms on Ball - 20 sec hold
6) Stability Ball Roll out - 6 reps
did it 2x

Advanced Interval B
60 sec - 8.5-9 mph
60 sec - 3.5
6 sets for a total of 20 min with warm up and cool down


I was tired and weaker today. So this workout kicked my butt. lol

[Debby]

Hi Vickie! Thanks for stopping by my journal. Wow, I am impressed by your workouts!! Someday I'll be able to do 39 pushups. (I'm only up to 16 and the last few are in very poor form. )

Debby

[vweers]

Originally Posted by Debby

Hi Vickie! Thanks for stopping by my journal. Wow, I am impressed by your workouts!! Someday I'll be able to do 39 pushups. (I'm only up to 16 and the last few are in very poor form. )

Debby

Thanks, it has taken a long time to get there so you will make it. When I started in July I could barely do 10.

[vweers]

It was my first day on 2K3 and although it was a good workout - I was not in the zone at all. My stomach was cramping really badly, I was a the end of my fast and my stomach wasn't hungry but it was HURTING!!! I had to break my fast about 4 hours early. Not to mention, I couldn't do my intervals or ab circuit. Not a happy camper - hoping I do better next time.

2K3 Workout A

1a0 Reverse-grip Pulldown
1x8x65
1x8x70
1x8x7
1b) DB Chest Press
1x8x25
2x8x27.5

2a) DB Elbow-out Row
3x8x25
2b) DB Low-Incline Press
1x8x27.5 (too much)
1x8x25
1x8x22.5 (had to move somewhere else in the gym)

3a) Decline Push-ups
3x15
3b) DB Incline Curl
2x8x12.5

that is it - Just not happy about it at all. Don't even feel as if I worked that hard. Just feeling very deflated. I was down to my low from about 3 months ago and now I am afraid my fasts are not helping much. I enjoy them but that last two have been really rough on me. Not hunger-wise but the pain today and lack of energy on Friday. Might need to put them on different days or just do one a week.

[lorigaud]

I'm sorry you had a rough day Vickie... hang in there! It's frustrating when things don't go as you plan.... hopefully today is a better day!

[vweers]

Originally Posted by lorigaud

I'm sorry you had a rough day Vickie... hang in there! It's frustrating when things don't go as you plan.... hopefully today is a better day!

Thanks, Lori. I will have a better day. Did a challenge BW workout today at home and boy it was work. Took me about 20 to 30 min to cool off afterwards. lol

HEre is it: Official Light Bag Nutday Workout

LDNBWO

Prisoner Squats - 20
Jumping Jacks - 50
XClimbers (cross-body mountain climbers) - 10/side
Bulgarian Split Squats - 10/side
Narrow Pushups - 20 (Hands SHOULDER-WIDTH Apart)
Jackknife (feet on ball, hands on ground) - 10
Burpees - 10

Rules:
a) Repeat again and again and again (if you can)
b) 20 minute time limit
c) each rep is 1 Point
d) additional 1/2 Point for each Pushup Burpee
e) additional 1 Point for each Spiderman Pushup Burpee


I did the circuit 4 times through and I was tired. I had to drop to my knees for the pushups for the last two circuits.

[vweers]

2K3 Workout B:
1A) DB Forward Lunge
3x8x27.5
1B) Side Plank
3x40 sec each side

2A) DB RDL
1x8x30
2x8x32.5 (I did BB ones last time and wanted to try the DB this time, I think I prefer BB since I can get heavier ones but I will try 35 DB next time.
2B) Stability Ball Jackknife
3x15

3A) DB Step-Ups
1x8x10
2x8x12.5
(first time with DB on this one so went light, will probably try heavier next time)
3B) Stability Ball Leg Curl
3x15

Advanced Interval Workout B
60 sec - 8.5-9 mph
60 sec - 3.5 mph
(I was beat at the end of this one today)

Will do my 6 min ab circuit tomorrow along with a BW circuit. Tweaked my right wrist on the Challenge on Tues so wrist is kind of tender today.

[vweers]

My workout for today - I didn't make it to the gym yesterday due to lack of time and being completely exhausted and sore.

2K3 TT Workout A:
1A - Reverse-grip Pulldown
2x8x75
2x8x80
1B - DB Chest Press
3x8x27.5

2A - DB Elbow Out Row
2x8x25
1x8x22.5
2B- DB Low-Incline Press
3x8x25

3A- Decline Push-ups
3x15
3B- DB Incline Curl
3x8x15

Advanced Interval Workout A:
30 sec - -10 mph
90 sec - 3.5 mph

6 sets for a total 20 min w/warm-up and cool down

[Hayzel]

Originally Posted by vweers

My workout for today - I didn't make it to the gym yesterday due to lack of time and being completely exhausted and sore.

How are you feeling today? Any better?

[vweers]

Yea, I am better. Still tired but not as completely wiped out.

[Hayzel]

Originally Posted by vweers

Yea, I am better. Still tired but not as completely wiped out.

Glad to hear you are feeling a little better

[vweers]

Here are mine. I have got to get the stupid angle downn on this one. It is going to kill me. Oh well. Here it goes.



Stats:

August September

Chest- 35.75 in 33 in -2.75
Waist (narrow) 30 in 27.5 in -2.5
(belly button) n/a 28.75 in
Hip - 36.5 in 34 in -2.5
r thigh- 21 in 20.5 in -.5
r calf - 14.5 in 13.75 -.75
r upper arm - 11 in 10.5 in -.5
r lower arm - 9 in 8.75 in -.25



Here are my photos:






I can see the changes most days but I am really struggling with the water retention really messing with my head so I don't keep at the nutrition part. It is all me and I know it. I just need to really get past the mental games. lol Not disappointed since I see lots of changes in my measurements, just need to let go of the stupid self-talk that pulls me back. This is a long haul sort of lifestyle not a immediate change thing and I just need to wrap my head around that.

I will post my workout for today later. I have an ENT appt for my son then we are going to my BIL's house for dinner. Talk of brownies. . . at least I know they typically make very healthy meals.