The Year of Magical Lifting - Page 15 - JP Fitness Forums

Victoria · 08-16-2007, 04:59 PM

(sigh) ok, Egham....ok. But, I can't make any promises...:p

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Originally Posted by LisaS

what happened to the 'work from home' several days a week arrangement?

That's a very good question. IT Guy tried to set up my laptop but the Vista op sys on it doesn't play nicely with most of our software or the remote hook-up.

Then, the spare tower they sent me home with crashed, so I brought it back. Then he's back to trying my laptop again....ugh...things happen very slowly here, but it's still being worked on. I may just splurge and buy my own tower, no software, then he can load it up with everything I need.

UConnJulie · 08-16-2007, 07:53 PM

Nice workouts! And good job on the goal setting and tracking ... nice to see some progress being made ...

I find near us there are lots of good options for "healthier" deli meats ... I shop at Big Y and they usually have one or two brands that are nitrite-free ... I notice no difference in deli meat. Bacon is different because it is normally "cured" as opposed to just "preserved" ... not sure what that means exactly, but it has to do with the process I think. I also know that Shaw's carries "Wild Harvest" deli turkey which is nitrite-free. I am spoiled up in New Hampshire ... I shop at a store called the CoOp ... they have a nice mix of stuff you'd get at Wild Oats or Whole Foods along with the usual stuff in most commercial grocery stores. But there are only in Hanover and Lebanon in the Upper Valley ... nothing like that down here. Although I do take a trip into Wild Oats at Bishop Corner occasionally. Have you been to Trader Joe's over by the mall? I have to get there this year ...

Victoria · 08-16-2007, 08:14 PM

Thanks for the props, Julie!

Doesn't it always seem like all the really cool grocery stores are somewhere else? I've started buying the "Wild Harvest" brand of stuff, too. It's pretty good. I prefer Whole Foods over Wild Oats. I have not been to Trader Joe's yet, but it's on the list. Have you been to the new Stew Leonard's on the Berlin Turnpike? It's a regular carnival in there. I'd never been in one before. Do not go in there hungry!!!

tkinsley · 08-16-2007, 08:50 PM

Did I see SIX BW chins? How much assist are you using? GREAT JOB! Nice changes on the body comp, too.

Victoria · 08-16-2007, 08:51 PM

Today's Nutrition:

Total calories: 1397
Protein: 29%
Fat: 49% (77g)
Carbs: 21%

Yikes! Maybe too much fat? How did that happen? Here are the foods I had that contained fat:

Power Bar = 9g
Cheese stick = 5g
4 oz ground beef = 23g
Lobster bisque = 7g
13 almonds = 11g
2 eggs = 14 g
2 slices bacon = 8g
1 banana = 1g

Well, at least this tracking thing is giving me a much better idea of what I'm eating and what it means in numbers. So, in the future, I'll remember that ground beef has a bunch of fat and maybe avoid have it and eggs in the same day.

Victoria · 08-16-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tkinsley

Did I see SIX BW chins? How much assist are you using? GREAT JOB! Nice changes on the body comp, too.

Hey, glad you're back!!!

Well, it's hard to say how much assist. I'm doing them with my feet on the ground. So, I THINK I'm using as little as possible, but it's always enough to get me up to the bar. I try to concentrate on using my legs as little as possible, but I think my body just takes over. I've been wondering if those stretchy bands would be any better. Meaning, is the amount of assistance limited enough, forcing me to really use more UB strength.

tkinsley · 08-16-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Victoria

Hey, glad you're back!!!

Well, it's hard to say how much assist. I'm doing them with my feet on the ground. So, I THINK I'm using as little as possible, but it's always enough to get me up to the bar. I try to concentrate on using my legs as little as possible, but I think my body just takes over. I've been wondering if those stretchy bands would be any better. Meaning, is the amount of assistance limited enough, forcing me to really use more UB strength.

Bands can help as little or as much as you wish.... I manage to snap myself every friggin time I use them, either in the face or in other not-so-fun locales. I think they're very helpful to take that next step, though.
Just be careful! :p

Victoria · 08-16-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tkinsley

I manage to snap myself every friggin time I use them, either in the face or in other not-so-fun locales.

Hahahaha....sorry, that's funny! That would so be me, too!

Lost Dog · 08-17-2007, 02:20 AM

Yep. Packing food can be a chore. I drive around between clients all day. On any given day, I might have to pack between 1 and 4 meals into a cooler. I have no microwave in my car, either. It's a challenge.

I have to say that it's a partial blessing that I can relegate foods to "fuel only" at times. But, I typically pack at least two salads, since they are decent cold.

I typically go less fancy, with cut up veggies, hardboiled eggs, salads, soup in a thermos, nuts, sunflower seeds, and protein powder as staple items. Picnic-style foods tend to be good, too. I happen to like cold chicken, so that works for me.

Victoria · 08-17-2007, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost Dog

I have to say that it's a partial blessing that I can relegate foods to "fuel only" at times.

Whatcha mean by that? Seems I can eat just about any meat cold, too!

Victoria · 08-17-2007, 06:27 AM

Today's workout

TT For Female Strength: How to Get Lean & Do Your First Chin-Up!

Phase 1 (4 Weeks)
Workout A-2
17 August 2007

Warm-Up:
5 mins. on tready
Y-Squats - 10 reps
Kneeling Pushups - 6 reps
Bird Dog (5 sec. hold each side) - 5 reps each side
2x

Supersets w/ 60 sec. rest
All weights in DBs

1A) Inverted Row 3x8xBW (5 each set) (+1 rep each set!)
1B) 1-Leg Deadlift (3x8x15) (+5#)

Managed to add another row to each set. I'll shoot for 6 next workout. If I add 1 rep for the rest of the workouts, I'll be at 10 by the end!

2A) DB Step-Up 3 risers + top (3x8x20) (+5#)
2B) SB Crunch w/ Med Ball (3x12x10,5) (+5#)

Adding weight overhead to the crunches changes everything! I did the 1st set with a 10# db but finished the last two with a 5# db. Burn!!!!

3A) 1-Leg SB Jackknife (3x8xBW)
3B) SB Hip Ext w/ Leg Curl (3x12xBW)

Notes: My energy felt pretty good today. The workout was a bit more challenging as I add weights. I might be a tad OCD...I noticed I have to situate the SB so that the seams are parallel to the direction of travel. Otherwise it just doesn't feel right.

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Short-Term Goal Summary: Week 1, Day 5

Goal #1 - Quantitative Measures every 2 weeks: 1/1
Goal #2 - Record Calories each day on Fitday: 4/7
Goal #3 - Pack Food 2 Days per Week: 2/2

Fitness Summary:

Resistance Training (3/wk): 3/3
HIIT Training (2/wk): 2/2
"Other" Training (1/wk): 0/1
Recovery (1/wk): 0/1

Notes: So far so good on meeting my goals. I packed food again yesterday so that goal has been officially met. I think it's really helping me stay focused and motivated. Trick is to keep them simple enough, small enough, and manageable enough.

I'm really looking forward to my "6-Minute Circuit" routine tomorrow. I keep visualizing the routine in my head and thinking, "Hmpf...no problem!" But, I just know once I get going it will totally kick my butt!

lance02 · 08-17-2007, 07:32 AM

Nice workout Victoria! And, way to go on your goals, you're doing awesome!

Egham · 08-17-2007, 08:47 AM

Great first week, Victoria and Congrats on your gains in today's workout!

If you enjoy hamburger (I sure do!) and are concerned about the 23g fat, see if you can find some 96% lean burger meat (about 14g fat). One of our local groceries carries it and we use it in most things.

It is dry compared to fattier mixes, but mixed in with other things, we don't notice a difference. When we make hamburgers, we watch them closely to make sure they don't become the least bit over-done since they can become quite dry. We'll also sometimes add an egg white to the burger so the patties hold together a bit better.

stingo · 08-17-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Egham

Great first week, Victoria and Congrats on your gains in today's workout!

If you enjoy hamburger (I sure do!) and are concerned about the 23g fat, see if you can find some 96% lean burger meat (about 14g fat). One of our local groceries carries it and we use it in most things.

It is dry compared to fattier mixes, but mixed in with other things, we don't notice a difference. When we make hamburgers, we watch them closely to make sure they don't become the least bit over-done since they can become quite dry. We'll also sometimes add an egg white to the burger so the patties hold together a bit better.

Or just use 99% fat free ground turkey, in most recipes (chili comes to mind) you'd not be able to tell the difference.

Lost Dog · 08-17-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Victoria

Whatcha mean by that? Seems I can eat just about any meat cold, too!

By partial blessing? I'm glad I can eat "fuel" instead of food. So, I can have stuff that not as tempting in the cooler (so it's not tempting me). But, it's not as fun to eat "fuel" instead of good food.

Lifty · 08-17-2007, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victoria

Today's workout

TT For Female Strength: How to Get Lean & Do Your First Chin-Up!

Phase 1 (4 Weeks)
Workout A-2
17 August 2007

Warm-Up:
5 mins. on tready
Y-Squats - 10 reps
Kneeling Pushups - 6 reps
Bird Dog (5 sec. hold each side) - 5 reps each side
2x

Supersets w/ 60 sec. rest
All weights in DBs

1A) Inverted Row 3x8xBW (5 each set) (+1 rep each set!)
1B) 1-Leg Deadlift (3x8x15) (+5#)

Managed to add another row to each set. I'll shoot for 6 next workout. If I add 1 rep for the rest of the workouts, I'll be at 10 by the end!

2A) DB Step-Up 3 risers + top (3x8x20) (+5#)
2B) SB Crunch w/ Med Ball (3x12x10,5) (+5#)

Adding weight overhead to the crunches changes everything! I did the 1st set with a 10# db but finished the last two with a 5# db. Burn!!!!

3A) 1-Leg SB Jackknife (3x8xBW)
3B) SB Hip Ext w/ Leg Curl (3x12xBW)

Notes: My energy felt pretty good today. The workout was a bit more challenging as I add weights. I might be a tad OCD...I noticed I have to situate the SB so that the seams are parallel to the direction of travel. Otherwise it just doesn't feel right.

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Short-Term Goal Summary: Week 1, Day 5

Goal #1 - Quantitative Measures every 2 weeks: 1/1
Goal #2 - Record Calories each day on Fitday: 4/7
Goal #3 - Pack Food 2 Days per Week: 2/2

Fitness Summary:

Resistance Training (3/wk): 3/3
HIIT Training (2/wk): 2/2
"Other" Training (1/wk): 0/1
Recovery (1/wk): 0/1

Notes: So far so good on meeting my goals. I packed food again yesterday so that goal has been officially met. I think it's really helping me stay focused and motivated. Trick is to keep them simple enough, small enough, and manageable enough.

I'm really looking forward to my "6-Minute Circuit" routine tomorrow. I keep visualizing the routine in my head and thinking, "Hmpf...no problem!" But, I just know once I get going it will totally kick my butt!

Packing food ahead of time helps me so much. It's a must for me to stay on track. I like doing it too. Great job Victoria! You will meet your goals I know it. It takes time, but you'll get there.