Wendy's Transformation

[Chris-STL]

I havn't had a chance to look over the NR4W book yet, but knowing alwyns workouts, that bench will definatly go up. I'd say 135 is definatly attainable. If you really want to hit that number, I am a firm believer that volume goes a long way. Toss in a few sets of pushups when you wake up in the morning, and maybe even prior to your workout.

Grats on the weight loss too! Good Luck with the program!

[fengshway]

thanks for the advice, chris. I will do that. I actually enjoy pushups! I also really want to do a real pull up or chinup

[Chris-STL]

I'm confident that you will improve all these things with your current program. But here is a link to a thread where Biskit was looking to improve her chin-ups. Some good links in there.

Help with chinups

[fengshway]

this was a very helpful link. I am really looking forward to getting stronger.

[K-Court]

Originally Posted by Chris-STL

I havn't had a chance to look over the NR4W book yet, but knowing alwyns workouts, that bench will definatly go up. I'd say 135 is definatly attainable. If you really want to hit that number, I am a firm believer that volume goes a long way. Toss in a few sets of pushups when you wake up in the morning, and maybe even prior to your workout.

Grats on the weight loss too! Good Luck with the program!

This is interesting, Chris. I probably should start doing more volume and see if I can improve that damned bench too.

[UConnJulie]

Wendy, PN is a great program ... I have no doubt you'll get there!!

[Chris-STL]

I can't recall where I read that if you want to improve one specific thing, you should attempt to work it as much as possible. Not necessarily work sets, but just do it allot. I have seen this first hand with pullups. I had always been good at them, but it wasn't until I started doing 3 sets of ten almost every day that I saw significant improvement.

Pushups would be one way to do it I would think, but it would probably be better to actually do a couple moderate sets of bench before your workouts.

Also the above is just my opinion, it could just be a placebo effect =-).

[K-Court]

Whatever works, Chris. I'm not too proud to try a placebo!

[fengshway]

just want to document my plan for the official challenge!

my lifting will be from NROL 4 w.

nutrition- precision nutrition.com

I will lift mond, wed, fri.

tues am spinning
tues pm track workout
thurs am HITT treadmill running plus core workout
sat longish run 6-10 miles
sunday off or easy recovery swim.

[mel]

Wow, Wendy, with that set up, you will surely be making gains in the right way and losses in the right way too! I love your determination and the way you are going all out with your program! I can't wait to see you get that 135lb bench!

mel

[fengshway]

thanks mel! I am going to take chris' advice above and do lots of pushups. training has never been my problem. nutrition will be my challenge. won't help me to build lots of beautiful muscle if I hide under all of this body fat!!

[BrandyLynn]

Inspirational Wendy! Way to go!

I am right there with you regarding the chin up. I can hear that assist bar taunting me every time I use it!

I haven't posted a training log yet, but your thread is inspiring me. Good job! Keep at it!

[SpacecityPaula]

Plan looks good.

[fengshway]

thanks brandylynn.

thanks paula.

oh, and let me document my 8:15 mile today. that will only get better in 6 months time!!

[vanessa40]

Hi Wendy..
You plan looks great
Good luck....

[fengshway]

thanks vanessa. we are all going to have fun!

[fengshway]

here are some pictures of me and my toolbelt. I am decluttering my house, and the plan that I am using advocates a toolbelt. see how ready I am to kick ass on decluttering my home and defatting my body!!!

[AnnetteW]

Just saying HI Wendy, I'm excited to start the challenge today.

You have great legs btw. I think I'll post some other fun photos in my journal for inspiration myself.

Now to figure out how to save journals.