I saw your training log for the first time today. I was doing NROL4W at the same time that you were last year and am working on Fat Loss II from NROL now. Our paths are in the same direction, so I enjoyed reading your log and seeing the positive results you've made. You are lifting heavy! I've got to push myself more.
Thanks. I've lurked around your log too. You're doing a great job. Did you do all of NROLFW twice?
I am lifting as heavy as I can. My biggest problem is my nutrition. I am down to the last few pounds and I am carrying it in my thighs. I need to uncover the muscle there, but it really comes down to nutrition now and I am stumbling. I keep trying though!!!
I am lifting as heavy as I can. My biggest problem is my nutrition. I am down to the last few pounds and I am carrying it in my thighs. I need to uncover the muscle there, but it really comes down to nutrition now and I am stumbling. I keep trying though!!!
I guess if it were easy we'd all be walking around with hard bodies.
Are you holding a foam roller in your picture? I want to get one but they were $20 at Target. I don't want to pay $20 for a piece of foam. The put a DVD in the package so they can justify the cost. I guess I am cheap.
Are you holding a foam roller in your picture? I want to get one but they were $20 at Target. I don't want to pay $20 for a piece of foam. The put a DVD in the package so they can justify the cost. I guess I am cheap.
Yes, yes I am! I'm a foam roller fanatic. Just don't ask me what foam rolling does, exactly. Cause I'm not sure yet But it's good! Definitely worth the 20 bucks, if you're going to use it. If not, it'll just make an expensive and uncomfortable pillow
Well, I leave for vacation on Tuesday. I was hoping to get one last workout in tomorrow before I leave, but I have a million things before getting on the road. Also, hubby is out of town and kids are home from school, so I don't have a lot of options. Sooo, I may or may not get a workout in tomorrow. I am due for a week off, so I'm not overly concerned. But I do have a few goals for vacation week which I will record here to try to stay accountable.
1- drink lots of water
2- no dieting, but no going overboard either. I want to come home the same weight I am now.
I'm bringing my laptop, so I'll post occasionally to record my progress.
Yes, yes I am! I'm a foam roller fanatic. Just don't ask me what foam rolling does, exactly. Cause I'm not sure yet But it's good! Definitely worth the 20 bucks, if you're going to use it. If not, it'll just make an expensive and uncomfortable pillow
OK, you've got me convinced. I'll pick one up when I get back from vacation.
Well, I leave for vacation on Tuesday. I was hoping to get one last workout in tomorrow before I leave, but I have a million things before getting on the road. Also, hubby is out of town and kids are home from school, so I don't have a lot of options. Sooo, I may or may not get a workout in tomorrow. I am due for a week off, so I'm not overly concerned. But I do have a few goals for vacation week which I will record here to try to stay accountable.
1- drink lots of water
2- no dieting, but no going overboard either. I want to come home the same weight I am now.
I'm bringing my laptop, so I'll post occasionally to record my progress.
Cheers!
Don't forget!
3 - Have fun!
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Plus, my desire to remain stunningly attractive outweighs the call of the cheesecake. mostly...
Yes, I'll do that. I can be a little obsessive at times!
So I did get a workout in this morning. I did it in my basement with my limited equipment so I had to improvise a little, but I did it.
chinups 3 sets 5, 3, 4
I'm very pleased with the progress there
Dumbbell Pushpress 20# e.h. 3X10
I was supposed to do underhand lat pulldowns, but no cable equip. in my basement.
split squats 3X10 65#
I went lighter there than I would have liked, but I don't have a squat rack. I was using 2 chairs to hold my barbell and I had to get down low to get under the bar. 65# was the heaviest I felt comfortable going with that setup.
Pushups 3X10
Reverse crunches 3x15
I will try to keep cals low today as I overdid it this weekend. One more healthy day before vacation!
I am about 3-5 lb. above my elusive target weight goal too. I've been measuring and weighing in only once a month for a while. The constant up and down of one or two pounds wasn't providing any beneficial data to me.
Our new food scale arrived today. My husband and I have never weighed our food, or calculated daily protein, carbs, and fat. We're excited. We'll probably set it up this weekend.
that will indeed be eye-opening! Measuring is always informative. turns out the splotch of oil I fry my food in isn't a tablespoon after all, my apples aren't "big", and my pears aren't "medium", and that peanut butter is a lot heavier than you'd like
I got back from vacation yesterday. Interesting conversation about the weighing. I can tell you, I didn't weigh anything while away!!! My daughter did let my secret slip that I weigh my food at home though. I felt a little silly. But the results are worth it. I felt comfortable about my body which is an unusual feeling for me.
I ate a lot while away!! But my weight is the same as when I left, which was my goal. We walked a lot and that helped. Also, on two occasions I fasted until dinner time. It wasn't hard to do. I was so full from eating so much on the previous day that I really didn't get hungry until the next evening. I am puffy from too much sodium, sugar and wine, but the scale hasn't gone up.
So now, back to the grind stone. This morning's workout:
Pullups: 5,4,4,5 Reverse lunge, one dumbbell on shoulder: 3X8 20# Dumbbell 2 point row: 3X8 25# Dumbbell push press: 3X8 20# e.h. Pushups: 3X8 Reverse crunch: 3X15
15 min of light cardio: Jump rope hoola hoop
The cardio was more for fun. I have my kids home with me so I was working out in the basement. My 8 year old daughter wanted to work out with me so I gave her set of 2# dumbbells and let her do it. When we were done we started jumping rope and hoola hooping. We had the music blasting and we brought our parrot downstairs on her perch while we were working out. We have been trying to teach her to dance, but so far she hasn't done it. Today she was flapping her wings a little with all the comotion. All in all, a fun workout. It is good to be home.
I did 2 sets of 10 where possible. Could not do 10 pullups or 10 clap pushups. My range of motion on the one legged squats is no where near the woman's in the the video. She is awesome. Anyway, it was a good 25 minute heart pumper!
Managed to get my workout in after a very active day. It's tough to find the time to work out with the kids home. I did it in the basement tonight at 10:00. Kept it short and sweet.
I went with a friend. That was why I was able to get up, I knew some one was waiting for me. It was a good way to start the day. This weekend I am in the mountains with my family. There may be some hiking, but no lifting. I will try to not to eat too much.
Returned from weekend in the mountains today. Overall, not a bad weekend nutrition-wise given the travel and socializing. Thursday I went to a party at a pizzeria. I stayed away from pizza and alcohol and had a chicken ceaser with no dressing. Friday was a travel day. I came in more or less on target for calories despite a large portion of the day in the car. Not an easy feat for me. I like to munch while driving. Saturday I had whatever I wanted. I couldn't face another salad in a restaurant. Hopefully the hike mitigated some of the damage. Today, came in on target again. Protein is low, and not enough water or movement, but ended the day with 1500 calories. Not bad for me.
I'm very hungry right now, but I know that there's nothing I can have that will satisfy me, and I will just feel guilty later, so I am resisting. I really should have more water, but I can't make myself do it. I didn't get any exercise in today, so I should do something, even if its just foam rolling, but I can't seem to find the motivation for that either. I'm rationalizing by telling myself the kids are in camp for the next five days, so I should have time to get to the gym and do some biking. I also have nothing social planned for this week, so counting today, I should be able to get 6 solid nutrition days in. Hopefully I will have good things to report over the next few days.
Returned from weekend in the mountains today. Overall, not a bad weekend nutrition-wise given the travel and socializing. Thursday I went to a party at a pizzeria. I stayed away from pizza and alcohol and had a chicken ceaser with no dressing. Friday was a travel day. I came in more or less on target for calories despite a large portion of the day in the car. Not an easy feat for me. I like to munch while driving. Saturday I had whatever I wanted. I couldn't face another salad in a restaurant. Hopefully the hike mitigated some of the damage. Today, came in on target again. Protein is low, and not enough water or movement, but ended the day with 1500 calories. Not bad for me.
I'm very hungry right now, but I know that there's nothing I can have that will satisfy me, and I will just feel guilty later, so I am resisting. I really should have more water, but I can't make myself do it. I didn't get any exercise in today, so I should do something, even if its just foam rolling, but I can't seem to find the motivation for that either. I'm rationalizing by telling myself the kids are in camp for the next five days, so I should have time to get to the gym and do some biking. I also have nothing social planned for this week, so counting today, I should be able to get 6 solid nutrition days in. Hopefully I will have good things to report over the next few days.
Nice job at the pizzeria! That would have been the death of me! You sound low; just take it one day at a time...
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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
Plus, my desire to remain stunningly attractive outweighs the call of the cheesecake. mostly...
Reverse lunge, one dumbbell on shoulder: 3X6 25# Dumbbell 2 point row: 3X6 30# Dumbbell push press: 3X6 25# e.h. Back Extensions: 3X10 Reverse crunch: 3X10 Pullups: 4 sets: 5,3,5,4 Squats: 3X6 95# Deadlifts: 3X6 115#
The workout as listed in NROLFW ended with reverse crunches. I was feeling like I needed to do more so I added in the pullups, squats and deadlifts.
I also have been running errands all morning and spent some time in the garden. The day is only half over, so NEAT should be good today. Calories are on target so far.
10 min warmup on treadmill chinups: 4X5 barbell split squat: 5X5 95#,95#,95#,100#,100# Pushups: 5X10 Underhand lat pulldowns: 5X5 75#
Short and sweet workout. Calories have been about 1500 since Sun, macros split pretty evenly. Doing lots of gardening and cleaning so NEAT has been high. Feeling very good right now.
Hi! I get so excited when people actually post in my training log. Thanks for lifting my spirits. Here's the recipe for the KALE SMOOTHIE. I hope you try it.
(Makes 1 serving)
1 TBS flax seed
2 c. kale leaves
1/3 c. orange juice
1/4 c. milk
I also add:
1 scoop banana-flavored protein powder
1/2 tray ice
I tend to add more liquid than the recipe calls for too because I like my smoothies on the thin side.
Good luck!
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