The Year of Magical Lifting - Page 18 - JP Fitness Forums

lance02 · 08-24-2007, 09:37 PM

Hey, way to go Victoria!! Great workout (keep up the chin up program, you're doing great), and hitting your goals -- awesome!

Victoria · 08-25-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stingo

Keep packing Victoria, keep packing - it's your road to success... both physical and financial.

Now that I've joined LD's 21-Day Habit challenge, I guess I'll have to pack every day!

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Originally Posted by Lance02

Hey, way to go Victoria!! Great workout (keep up the chin up program, you're doing great), and hitting your goals -- awesome!

Thanks, Lance. According to my program, I don't try my first chin-up until the second phase. So, we shall see!

Victoria · 08-25-2007, 10:34 AM

Edit to yesterday's nutrition numbers:

Yesterday's Nutrition:

Total calories: 1616
Protein: 44%
Fat: 30%
Carbs: 26%

Notes: I forgot to enter my Pre/PWO drink into Fitday yesterday. So, the numbers got a bit better. Phew!

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Today's Workout (copied from TRX log):

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JULIE!!!

What did I ever do to you?!!! This whooped my a$$!!! Nicely done, Jules!

TRX Workout #5 - UConnJulie's Revenge

Three circuits of each. No rest between exercises, 0-60 seconds rest between supersets (well....maybe 60-90 secs toward the end).

A1: Sprinter's Start 12 reps per leg-no hop
A2: KB/DB Snatch from Dead (sub'd DB DLs w/ 20# dbs) 12 reps
A3: Squat Jumps 12 reps

B1: Suspended Lunge 12 reps per side
B2: KB/DB Face Pulls 12 reps (sub'd Band Pulls)
B3: Burpees w/ vertical jump 12 reps

C1: Power Pull 12 reps per side
C2: KB/DB Clean and Press (sub'd DB push presses w/ 15# dbs) 12 reps
C3: Tuck Jumps 12 reps

D: Suspended Plank - 1 minute hold FORGOT!

Notes: This was a very challenging workout. Those doing the Ross workouts will probably have an easier time, but this really whooped me. I made a few substitutions as noted.

I used a couple broomsticks for support on my first round of suspended lunges with my left leg. Balance just sucks with that one. But, I ditched them for the remaining two sets and found pretty good balance. I was afraid of falling which could have been ugly with all the equipment around me.

I've never done tuck jumps before so they were not pretty at all. My knees only got half way up to my chest...probably because I couldn't get enough hang time for full tucks. Toward the end of that last set, the tucks disappeared all together. Then, I completely forgot about the plank at the end...

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Anyway, fun workout. I decided to try it attached to the Smith machine and it worked out well. I loaded the pulley with 140 lbs. of weight and it was pretty stable. Next Saturday I'm going to try a Ross workout!

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Short-Term Goal Summary: Week 2, Day 6

Goal #1 - Quantitative Measures every 2 weeks: 0/0
Goal #2 - Record Calories each day on Fitday: 5/7
Goal #3 - Pack Food 2 Days per Week: 5/2 (+3 over)

Fitness Summary:

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

Notes: I can't believe my second week is almost over! On track again with my goals, which I'm very happy about. I measure again tomorrow. And, I packed my food all 5 workdays this week!

Lost Dog · 08-25-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Victoria

Now that I've joined LD's 21-Day Habit challenge, I guess I'll have to pack every day!

Remember, you're still allowed to go out to eat if you want. Just as long as you're following your plan.

I pack my cooler every day, but maybe once or twice a week I meet a coworker for lunch somewhere.

bigDman · 08-25-2007, 11:38 AM

crazy workout Victoria

UConnJulie · 08-25-2007, 12:56 PM

Nice job Victoria!! Glad that the Smith machine worked out well ... it was probably a lot cooler than outside!! It's so darn muggy here today ... NASTY!!

tkinsley · 08-25-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Victoria

Thanks, everyone, I appreciate it! Another year older, another year wiser! I would have had more cake but it's just too sweet for me. Guess I just don't have a taste for it...though a few bites was very good!

Awww, CRAP, I haven't been here much....
Happy belated bday, Victoria!

Egham · 08-25-2007, 02:03 PM

Great job, Victoria! "Julie's Revenge" really does look brutal.....I shuddered when I read through it. I'll give it a try.....Probably on Wednesday.

Victoria · 08-25-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Dog

Remember, you're still allowed to go out to eat if you want. Just as long as you're following your plan.

I pack my cooler every day, but maybe once or twice a week I meet a coworker for lunch somewhere.

You're right. I don't mind eating out now and then. And, I'll continue to keep it a treat. I just don't want it to be my daily routine because I'm too lazy to prepare and pack food. Plus, I really will save a lot of money. Eh....it will be good for me to hunker down for 21 days!

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Originally Posted by bigDman

crazy workout Victoria

Thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by UConnJulie

Nice job Victoria!! Glad that the Smith machine worked out well ... it was probably a lot cooler than outside!! It's so darn muggy here today ... NASTY!!

It WAS nasty here today. I wasn't too disappointed to do the workout inside...it was much cooler!

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Originally Posted by tkinsley

Awww, CRAP, I haven't been here much....
Happy belated bday, Victoria!

Thanks, Tina!!! It's just not the same here without you!

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Originally Posted by Egham

Great job, Victoria! "Julie's Revenge" really does look brutal.....I shuddered when I read through it. I'll give it a try.....Probably on Wednesday.

Ugh....I am still whiped out from it! What on earth was she thinking!!!

Victoria · 08-25-2007, 08:16 PM

Today's Nutrition:

Total calories: 1892
Protein: 29%
Fat: 42%
Carbs: 29%

Notes: Tonight's dinner was a complete and delicious cheat meal. I've been good for 2 weeks (except for my BDay carbs

) so I'm well within 90% compliance. I was just dying for a Famous Dave's Half-Rack Rib platter with baked beans and corn bread. Mmmm...mmmm....mmmm.....it was sooooo good! So, I'm not sure how accurate the numbers are. I did the best I could entering it in Fitday. But, my calories are finally up there!!

lance02 · 08-25-2007, 09:04 PM

You deserved the cheat meal -- doesn't it taste soooo good when you don't have a meal like that very often!

Victoria · 08-26-2007, 07:42 PM

Sure does, Lance!!!

Today's Nutrition:

Total calories: 1437
Protein: 40%
Fat: 29%
Carbs: 32%

Notes: Numbers are pretty good today. I made a delicious cold soup for dinner tonight. It went very well with my salmon. For all you recipe mongers, here it is:

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho
From: Raw Food Real World

3 cups watermelon, seeded, and pureed
1 cup seeded watermelon, diced small
1 cup seeded tomato, diced small
1 cup peeled, seeded cucumber, diced small
1/2 cup red or green pepper,diced small
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 small handful cilantro leaves
1 tsp minced ginger
1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 green onion, minced
1 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into chilled soup bowls or refrigerate to chill and then serve.

Makes 4 servings
Per serving: 62 calories, 2g protein, 17g carbs, 2g fiber

Notes: I was afraid this would be too sweet, but the flavors all come together rather nicely. It was very good. I only made a few changes. I couldn't imagine this soup without celery, so I added a stalk diced up as well. I also didn't see the need to take the seeds out of all the veggies, so I left them in. Lastly, I passed on the jalapeno, though I'm sure it would have been a nice addition.

Victoria · 08-26-2007, 08:24 PM

Well, the numbers are in for the first two weeks of this program.

All the details are in my tracker log, but it breaks down like this:

Weight 2 wks ago: 161 lbs
Weight today: 160 lbs (-1 lb)

Body Fat % 2 wks ago: 29%
Body Fat % today: 26% (-3%)

Fat Mass 2 wks ago: 47 lbs
Fat Mass today: 41.6 lbs (-5.4 lbs)

Lean Mass 2 wks ago: 114 lbs
Lean Mass today: 118.4 lbs (+ 4.4 lbs)

Notes: I think there are some accuracy issues with some of the individual measurements, but overall the trend is one of positive direction.

But, just out of curiosity, is it conceivable that I could have lost 3% body fat in two weeks based on my program? I just don't have a sense of the rate of BF% loss like I do with body weight (i.e. 1/2 - 1 lb/week). Also, is it typical to gain 4 pounds of muscle in two weeks based on my program? I'm just wondering if these numbers look in line with what one would expect from this program, or are there indeed accuracy issues. I guess I'm still having a hard time not seeing the scale dropping any more than it is, too.

I'm working on a summary page for my nutrition, too. I think it would be helpful to see weekly numbers side by side to see where I need to adjust, etc. But, I think my nutrition has improved a bit. Just can't imagine trying to up my calories another 100 or so a day for next week....ugh!

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Short-Term Goal Summary: Week 2, Day 7

Goal #1 - Quantitative Measures every 2 weeks: 1/1
Goal #2 - Record Calories each day on Fitday: 7/7
Goal #3 - Pack Food 2 Days per Week: 5/2 (+3 over)

Fitness Summary:

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

All goals 100% completed for this week!!!

Victoria · 08-27-2007, 06:06 AM

Today's workout

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

Phase 1 (4 Weeks)
Workout A-4
27 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 3xAMAPxBW (7, 6.5, 6.25) (+1.75 reps)
1B) 1-Leg Deadlift (3x8x25) (+5#)

Still getting better on the rows, even if the last two were only partial. Must concentrate on form with DLs and the heavier weight.

2A) DB Step-Up 3 risers + top (3x8x30) (+5#)
2B) SB Crunch w/ Med Ball (3x12x10) (+2#)

My grip started to give out on the step-ups, so for the last two sets, I alternated between SU left leg, SB crunches, SU right leg. That way I kept moving while also giving my grip a break between legs.

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

Notes: I really didn't want to get out of bed this morning. If I think about the workout before I get downstairs, I could easily talk myself out of it. So, I just shut off my mind, get my workout clothes on and get downstairs. Then, once I'm into the workout, I always feel better!

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Short-Term Goal Summary: Week 3, Day 1

Goal #1 - Quantitative Measures every 2 weeks: 0/0
Goal #2 - Record Calories each day on Fitday: 0/7
Goal #3 - Pack Food 2 Days per Week: 0/2

Fitness Summary:

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

Notes: Week 3 already...wow!

UConnJulie · 08-27-2007, 06:23 AM

Nice job on the goal-meeting and body comp changes ... as to your question ... sure it's possible, depending upon whom you ask ... I wouldn't worry so much about it as long as you are consistent with your measurements and the overall trend is downward.

Looks like you are making some good gains with your workouts too ... awesome!!!