Jodi's NRLO4W blog and log....

[dillytl]

Lookin' good Jodi! Nice work cleaning up the diet!

[Jodi]

Well, today was Workout B in Stage 2 for the first time. For some reason, this really seems heavy on lower body. My legs were tired at the end of this workout.

All 2 sets of 10.

Wide Grip Deadlift from Box (except, I didn't use a box)

65#
75

Bulgarian Split Squat

Started off holding a 25 pound plate. Stopped after a couple of reps and dropped to a 10. Used a 10 for both sets. This are hard.

Underhand Grip Lat Pulldown

90
100

Rev Lunge from Box.

I held two 5 pound dumbbells. Will go up next time.

Prone Cuban Snatch.

Used a stability ball.

5
3 (weak shoulders)

Then, did all the ab work. Ball Crunch, Reverse Crunch, Lateral Flexion and ended with the Prone Cobra. These were hard. Could only hold for 30 seconds at a time.

Ended it all with 15 minutes of HIIT on the eliptical.

This was a tough workout. Stage 2 is proving to be a real challenge!

Jodi

[mel]

You are right! Stage 2 is a bugger! However, it's pretty short, too. Just think of the pride and satisfaction you will have after you complete it! Keep up the great work!

mel

[Littlemermaidklb]

Originally Posted by mel

You are right! Stage 2 is a bugger! However, it's pretty short, too. Just think of the pride and satisfaction you will have after you complete it! Keep up the great work!

mel

Yeah it is a "bugger", lol. But I'm just glad it's not stage 1... I was getting so sick of those workouts by the end!
Great job with the workout Jodi, 100lbs on the UG lat pulldown?! Impressive!!!!

[Jodi]

Ok, here we go...catching things up here! Yesterday I overslept, so didn't make it to the gym. Tuesday I did a 40 minute interval workout on the treadmill...then 15 minutes of HIIT on the eliptical.

Today was Stage 2, Workout A. (second round)

On the push/press I switched to the EZ Curl bar and had a much better time with this one. I loaded the barbell with 20 pounds...not sure how much the bar itself weights. It doesn't feel real heavy so I'm going to figure it to be 10 pounds.

Push/Press Two sets of 10 on all.

30 #
30 #

Step-Up. (my right knee felt twitchy today, so didn't up the weight)

2-15#s.
2-15#s.

One Point Row.

2-15#s.
2-15#s.

Static Lunge.

2-15#s.
2-15#s.

Push-up. Still on a 20 percent incline.

2 sets of 10. Then did another 8 at the end of the workout.

Plank.

I held the first time for 60 seconds. Yeah!
Second one. Managed 40 seconds, then 30.

Cable Wood Chop.

Both sets I used 30 pounds.

Ended the workout with 15 minutes of HIIT on the eliptical.

Good workout! My diet is doing much better as well. Hopefully I can keep it up and show some good progress at the end of this month.

Jodi

[Jodi]

Doing some catch-up here. Yesterday morning I got up early and did an interval workout on the treadmill at the gym...then did a quick 15 minutes of HIIT on the eliptical.

Today was Stage 2, workout A #2.

I usually am a morning workout person. But, the time change last night, plus a commitment we had to get to this morning...well, I didn't make it to the gym. So, I went in the afternoon. I learned something doing this. I am so used to working out in the morning on a fairly empty stomache. If I eat anything before I go, it's either half a banana or a quick glass of milk. Today, I went to the gym about 2 hours after we had eaten lunch. I figured 2 hours was enough time...but, I was plagued with a bit of indigestion half way through the workout. I kept going though...just burped a lot. Ick.

Anyway...here is today's workout:


Wide Grip DL (not on a box)

65/75/85 I goofed and did 3 sets. The rest, I just did 2.

Split Squat:

One 15 # DB. Then, one 12.5 DB.

Underhand grip lat pulldown.

90/100

Reverse lunge from box:

2-8#s./ 2-8#s.

Prone Cuban Snatch.

Both times used 3 pounds DBs.

Then I did all the ab work. Ball Crunch, Reverse Crunch and Lateral flexion. Followed by the Prone Cobra. I can hold the PC about 45 seconds now.

Ended the workout with 17 minutes of HIIT on the eliptical.

Later!

[Jodi]

Today was Stage 2, Workout A3. Can't believe I only have 3 more workouts until I move on to Stage 3.

Front Squat Push/Press:

10 at 45#s. 10 at 45#s.

Step Up:

10 at 20. 10 at 15.

DB One Point Row. (my balance is so bad on these)

10 at 2/15's. 10 at 2/20's.

Static Lunge, rear foot elevated:

10 at 2/20's. 10 at 2/15's.

Push Ups Began on the floor for both sets. Did 3 on floor, finished on a 20 percent incline.

Planks. Managed to hold 45 seconds both times. Rested, then did the remained 15 seconds.

Wood chop. Both sets did at 30 pounds.

Ended workout with 17 minutes of HIIT on the eliptical.

Later!

[Jodi]

A little behind in recording in my log! Gotta be more diligent about this.

Last Friday was Stage 2 B/3. Everything 2 sets of 10.

Wide Grip DL from Box: I do them on the floor. 75/85. I wanted to give 95 a try and did an additional 8 at that weight.

Bulgarian Split Squats: 2/15's. 2/12.5's.

Underhand grip lat pulldown: 90/90

Reverse Lunge from Box: 2/8's. 2/8's

Cuban Snatch: 5/5

Then did all the ab work. Swiss Ball Crunch, Reverse Crunch, Lateral flexion and Prone Cobra. I can hold the cobra for 60 seconds.

Ended the workout with 20 minutes of HIIT on the elipitcal.

I didn't do any workouts on the weekend. I was feeling kind of tired so I took two days off. Today was:

Stage 2 A/4

Front squat/push press: 45#s for both sets.

Step-ups: Both sets I used two 15# DBs.

DB One Point Row: Used 20's for both sets. My balance is still really bad.

Static Lunge rear foot elevated: Used 2 15's for both sets.

Push-ups. Did a couple on the floor each set and finished on a 20 percent incline.

Plank: Woo Hoo..held both planks for 60 seconds!!!!!!!!!

Wood Chop: 30 pounds both sets.

Ended workout with 20 minutes of HIIT on the eliptical.

My workouts are going well, my weight is not going so well. Sometimes I get really frustrated with dieting. It seems I have dieted and had to plan meals all my life. In the last few days I have just wanted to stop all the food obsessing and try to force myself to just eat mindfully. I have read several books on mindful eating and the concept seems to simply. But, for something that seems simple...it is really hard to do.

More later.

Jodi