See Jane in a Bikini

[gregl515]

Sorry to hear that shit has been raining on you. Hopefully now that is easing up, you can move forward.

It's hard not to compare yourself to others but the BSSs you are doing are improving you to the point that you will be able to handle weight. Then you will be just as impressive as this swimmer.

[missjane]

November 11
FLIIB (workout 2 of 6)
I am looking forward to moving on to 10 reps!

SUPERSET
Snatch Grip RDL
12x75
12x75
12x75
This was a first -- 3 sets of 12 at 75 lbs!

T push-up
12xbw
12xbw
12xbw
I did these on the Smith Machine and I put the bar lower than I have in the past. I am shooting for being able to do a "real" pushup on Christmas day and I think I can do it!


SUPERSET
BSS w/OH press
12 x bw
8 x bw
8 x bw
Still struggling with these, but I WILL get them one day soon!

Lat pull down
12x55
10x55
9x55
I should have known better and taken the poundage down a bit on these.

SUPERSET
RDL w/ bent over row
12x45
12x45
12x45

Lower Body Russian Twist
12xbw
12xbw
12xbw

[stingo]

Nice going Jane - have you given any thought as to what you'll do after FL II?

[missjane]

Originally Posted by stingo

Nice going Jane - have you given any thought as to what you'll do after FL II?

I am following the Eternal Beginner, so I am all set to start Hypertrophy I after this. I like the looks of it, too!

[stingo]

Originally Posted by missjane

I am following the Eternal Beginner, so I am all set to start Hypertrophy I after this. I like the looks of it, too!

I think you'll enjoy it - particularly the first 5x5 upper body workout (after all those high rep sets).

[missjane]

November 13
NROL FLII A (Workout 3 of 6)

SUPERSET
Squat
10x70
10x65
10x65
I think I will go to 3 sets of 70 next time


Wide Grip Cable-Seated Row
10x75
10x70
10x70
Again, had such a hard time getting this as a superset because I need both the lat machine and the row machine free so I can switch the bars between the 2. It never fails that when I go back to the squats, someone switches it again! Last night, there was no way to work in the last 2 sets so I had to do them at the end of the workout. As much as I like this grip, I'll be glad to get rid of these just because of the bar switching.


SUPERSET
Supine Hip Extension w/leg curl
10xbw
10xbw
10xbw

BB Push Press
10x45
10x45
10x45
I'm doing these with the 5ft bar and plates, and I *thought* that the 5ft bar was 35 pounds, but now I am not so sure. The scale is on another floor and I haven't lugged it down there to check it out, but I guess I am going to have to.

SUPERSET
Dynamic Lunge
10x5's
10x5's
10xbw

Upper Body Russian Twist
10xbw
10xbw
10xbw

I was happy with this workout other than the problem with the first superset and the bar switching. Also, it wasn't until midway through the workout that I remembered to switch from 60 secs rest to 45 secs.

Oh, and I topped it off with 20 minutes of metabolic overdrive cardio.

The day before I did a REALLY hard workout on the treadmill doing hill climbs. I don't know if it is really the right type of cardio to be doing, but I enjoy it and feel good afterward, so once a week or so I like to fit it in.

[missjane]

November 15
FLIIB (workout 3 of 6) - halfway mark!

SUPERSET
Snatch Grip RDL
10x75
10x75
10x75

T push-up
10xbw
10xbw
10xbw
I did these on the Smith Machine and I put the bar lower than ever before for all three sets!

SUPERSET
BSS w/OH press
10xbw
10xbw
10xbw
Still struggling with these, but I WILL get them one day soon!

Lat pull down
10x55
10x55
9x55

SUPERSET
RDL w/ bent over row
10x45
10x45
10x45

Lower Body Russian Twist
10xbw
10xbw
10xbw

15 minutes metabolic overdrive afterward. Having a bit of inner thigh muscle pain from FLI-A on Tuesday and the BSS's, so cut it short.

Good workout -- taking it down to 45 seconds rest/10 reps really shortens the workout but it's intense. I am still working really hard on the BSS and hope to be confident with them by the end of FLII because I know a killer superset is on the horizon for me in HTI. I am pleased with my progress on the pushups. My goal is to be able to do a REAL pushup on Christmas Day and I only have the bar a few inches from the ground on the Smith Machine when doing my pushups so I think I will make it.

The diet is still not focused, but I figure I'll probably not get REAL focused until after the holidays, but I'm sure going to keep my workouts consistent.

[missjane]

November 19
NROL FLII A (Workout 4 of 6)

SUPERSET
Squat
10x70
10x70
10x65

Wide Grip Cable-Seated Row
10x75
10x75
10x75

SUPERSET
Supine Hip Extension w/leg curl
10xbw
10xbw
10xbw

BB Push Press
10x50
10x45
10x45
Still not sure of the weight on this 5 ft bar. Supposed to be 35 lbs, I think, but I have a hard time believing I lifted 50 lbs over my head (35 lbs with 15 lbs of plates)!

SUPERSET
Dynamic Lunge
10x5's
10x5's
10x5's

Upper Body Russian Twist
10xbw
10xbw
10xbw

Nice efficient workout!

[stingo]

Hi Jane - reading your log, I'm not sure how you're counting your workouts. It looks like you're intending on doing 6 Fat Loss II workouts (3 each of A and B). Each workout should be done 6 times, for a total of 12. Or am I mistaken?

[missjane]

Originally Posted by stingo

Hi Jane - reading your log, I'm not sure how you're counting your workouts. It looks like you're intending on doing 6 Fat Loss II workouts (3 each of A and B). Each workout should be done 6 times, for a total of 12. Or am I mistaken?

I'm doing 6 of workout A and 6 of workout B, as the book states. However, it's actually going to be 7 because I had just started when my mom had the stroke so I started over. I'm not sure where you thought I was only doing 3 each of A and B. For example, last night I did my 4 of 6 for workout A.

[stingo]

Originally Posted by missjane

I'm doing 6 of workout A and 6 of workout B, as the book states. However, it's actually going to be 7 because I had just started when my mom had the stroke so I started over. I'm not sure where you thought I was only doing 3 each of A and B. For example, last night I did my 4 of 6 for workout A.

Looking back, I don't either, since you're clearly doing 6 and 6. Carry on.

[missjane]

Just wanted to drop in and say HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone. No, I didn't fall off the face of the earth...I just took it easy this month. I finished FLII and then I just did easy workouts to get me through the holidays. I am gearing up to start NROL4W on January 7th with the rest of the gang here and I will be very focused on my eating. New goals for the new year.......and I am psyched!

[stingo]

Nice to see you back Jane - hope your Christmas was great and your New Year better still.

[Columbus_George]

Good to hear from you Jane. I will be curious to see how NROL4W is compared to NROL. I finished NROL Hypertrophy I last week and plan to start Hypertrophy II next Thursday after a break. Needless to say my diet went to hell during the holidays but I hope to get back on track by next week.

[bigDman]

Nice workouts. I hope you had fun over the holidays

[missjane]

OMG, I am sooo bored at work today. There is nobody here and time is just inching along. So, I am readign everyone's logs, getting psyched for NROL4W challenge on 1-7, and figured I should post my goals for the new year, which haven't changed much from the beginning of this log:

1. To be noticeably stronger in all areas. I will specifically be working towards a goal of 10 pushups and 1 chin by June.

2. To get BF% down as measured at the gym by those hand-held thingies. I know it's not the most accurate, but as long as the trend is downward, I will be happy.

3. To drop one full pant size.

4. To look good naked and in a bikini!

5. To learn how to swim. Flailing around and kicking up a bunch of water to get from one side of the pool to the other, like I do now, doesn't count. I want to be able to swim laps and do the flip at each end of the pool.

6. Personally, to let go of the past and feel ready to allow myself to find a relationship in 2008.

Here's to a great 2008 for all of us. I'm ready.