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02-12-2008, 07:19 PM
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#151 (permalink)
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Scale Watch: Going down!
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ohio
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Stage 6 looks unreal! Don't look!
Looking good, Ginger!
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Jane
My Training Log
~This is an lolcat-free zone~
"If someone says I can't, then it makes me all the more determined to prove that I can."
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02-13-2008, 10:16 AM
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#152 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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This is a way belated happy birthday, but I figured a little late is better than never. 
Awesome workouts, girl. You're totally owning this program! |
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02-13-2008, 01:34 PM
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#153 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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only because you didn't read up on stage 3
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LOL!
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Stage 6 looks unreal! Don't look!
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If you do look, you'll just have to live in denial 'til you get there like me.
I hear you on not wanting to take a long break between stage 1 and stage 2. I don't want to because I know that with DD sick I can get sick at any time and because I know I have to take a one week break for Spring Break when we go to DisneyLand. There is no way workouts will happen when we have 10 people to accomodate. I am still on the fence and probably won't decide until Sunday night when I plan the workout week ahead.
Still looking forward to your meeting with the personal trainer . . . |
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02-13-2008, 01:41 PM
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#154 (permalink)
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Hey Ginger.
Thanks for stopping by my log.
Congrats on everything you've accomplished so far! You're workouts look great.
Oh and happy, if not belated, birthday from one Aquarius to another.
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02-14-2008, 07:52 AM
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#155 (permalink)
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Peek!
Join Date: Jan 2008
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plus s2 reappears as s4 disguised with different set/rep schemes so it's all good.
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Yep, it's all good.
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Originally Posted by missjane
Stage 6 looks unreal! Don't look!
Looking good, Ginger!
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Thanks, Jane! I am sticking to my guns and not looking. I'll live in denial, for a while. LOL
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This is a way belated happy birthday, but I figured a little late is better than never.
Awesome workouts, girl. You're totally owning this program!
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Hey there! Thanks for stopping by
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Oh and happy, if not belated, birthday from one Aquarius to another.
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Well then, same to you! Aquarians rock. LOL
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I am still on the fence and probably won't decide until Sunday night when I plan the workout week ahead.
Still looking forward to your meeting with the personal trainer . . .
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Hi Karen, I'll be anxious to see what you decide. I think as long as we are intune and listening to our body and making our decisions based on that, we are good to go. DisneyLand sounds fun! Shoot, the words "Spring Break" sound divine. I am done with this winter weather.
So, I had my first workout this morning with the new trainer and I am so pumped over it. A little shaky, even 2 hours later but what a great way to start the day! 
We did a back day.
Deadlifts (the real deal, with the oly bar!) 3X10X115 lbs
DB Deadlifts 2X10X55 (my trainer wanted to show me the difference in the 2)
Rope pull throughs (tricep cable rope through the legs, up and contract)
3X10X55lbs
Face Pulls (with the rope, elbows up) 3X10X55lbs
Chest pulls (1 foot up on bench, leaning back and pulling handle to rib cage) 2X10X55lbs
Bent over Rows 1X15X50, 1X15X60, 1X16X60
I'll go back tonight and do some cardio. It was a great workout and he is full of facts, which is what I loved about one of my previous trainers. He expressed interest in looking more into the NROL4W workouts, so I am going to let him borrow my book. He did say he asked someone that he knew about the specifics, so that is good.
You'll have to forgive me on the names of the exercises, I am sure they aren't the "proper" ones, but it's all I got.
We also talked about my goals. He is glad that I want to build muscle and that I have gotten rid of my old mindset of not lifting and just trying to be as "skinny" as I can be.
Good stuff and what a great way to start Valentine's Day!
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Ginger "The secret to becoming who you wish to be,
begins with believing you can become who you wish to be." - Thanks, K.
"Suck it up for a week or two and you'll be used to it. Part of the problem is the somewhat recent line that goes something like this... "If you're hungry, you're eating too little." Total bullshit. We're hungry because we're on diets." - Roland
My Training Log
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02-14-2008, 07:55 AM
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#156 (permalink)
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Scale Watch: Going down!
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ohio
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Ginger, does this mean you are stopping NROL4W and going with your trainer's workout instead?
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Jane
My Training Log
~This is an lolcat-free zone~
"If someone says I can't, then it makes me all the more determined to prove that I can."
-- Michael Phelps
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02-14-2008, 07:57 AM
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#157 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I'll go back tonight and do some cardio.
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Wow, you're hard-core. What a solid looking workout you had this morning. Have a nice Valentine's Day too! |
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02-14-2008, 08:02 AM
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#158 (permalink)
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Peek!
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Originally Posted by missjane
Ginger, does this mean you are stopping NROL4W and going with your trainer's workout instead?
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Nope, not one bit. I'll space out my weight days, with the stages and work with my trainer once a week. He is definitely interested in keeping me going with what I have been doing (heavier lifting). It may take me longer to get through the stages, but I am sticking with it.
It will all work out.
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Wow, you're hard-core. What a solid looking workout you had this morning. Have a nice Valentine's Day too!
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No, not really. I'll just do some HIIT and I would have done it this morning, but my session ran a little longer and I needed to get my butt to work.
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Ginger "The secret to becoming who you wish to be,
begins with believing you can become who you wish to be." - Thanks, K.
"Suck it up for a week or two and you'll be used to it. Part of the problem is the somewhat recent line that goes something like this... "If you're hungry, you're eating too little." Total bullshit. We're hungry because we're on diets." - Roland
My Training Log
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02-14-2008, 08:21 AM
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#159 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Still inspiring. If I hadn't been able to my HIIT I just would have said: "okay, I'll do it tomorrow then." Going back for a round 2 on the same day shows huge committment.
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02-14-2008, 09:26 AM
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Peek!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,962
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Originally Posted by Kirjava
Still inspiring. If I hadn't been able to my HIIT I just would have said: "okay, I'll do it tomorrow then." Going back for a round 2 on the same day shows huge committment.
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Well, thank you. I keep reminding myself that spring will be here before I know it and I am determined to look good in a tank top. 
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Ginger "The secret to becoming who you wish to be,
begins with believing you can become who you wish to be." - Thanks, K.
"Suck it up for a week or two and you'll be used to it. Part of the problem is the somewhat recent line that goes something like this... "If you're hungry, you're eating too little." Total bullshit. We're hungry because we're on diets." - Roland
My Training Log
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02-14-2008, 10:25 AM
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#161 (permalink)
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One BAD Apple
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Northwest Indiana
Posts: 320
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Originally Posted by GinnyLou
So, I had my first workout this morning with the new trainer and I am so pumped over it. A little shaky, even 2 hours later but what a great way to start the day!
We did a back day.
Deadlifts (the real deal, with the oly bar!) 3X10X115 lbs
DB Deadlifts 2X10X55 (my trainer wanted to show me the difference in the 2)
Rope pull throughs (tricep cable rope through the legs, up and contract)
3X10X55lbs
Face Pulls (with the rope, elbows up) 3X10X55lbs
Chest pulls (1 foot up on bench, leaning back and pulling handle to rib cage) 2X10X55lbs
Bent over Rows 1X15X50, 1X15X60, 1X16X60
I'll go back tonight and do some cardio. It was a great workout and he is full of facts, which is what I loved about one of my previous trainers. He expressed interest in looking more into the NROL4W workouts, so I am going to let him borrow my book. He did say he asked someone that he knew about the specifics, so that is good.
You'll have to forgive me on the names of the exercises, I am sure they aren't the "proper" ones, but it's all I got.
We also talked about my goals. He is glad that I want to build muscle and that I have gotten rid of my old mindset of not lifting and just trying to be as "skinny" as I can be.
Good stuff and what a great way to start Valentine's Day! |
You sound estactic over your first workout with Christian, and I think it is fantastic that not only do you have the NROL4W program to train by, but you will also be able to add in the day of training with him! Talk about taking the bull by the horns!!  I know you are more than capable of handling the NROL workouts as well as anything he may throw at you, and I'm so happy for you. Your morning workout looks pretty fierce, and my hat is off to you for going BACK tonight to get in some HIIT! You are a machine! Thanks for being so determined, focused and an inspiration for me!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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My Training Log
"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don't turn up at all."
-Sam Ewig
"If you don't pay attention to your ass, no one else will either."
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02-14-2008, 10:33 AM
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#162 (permalink)
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Short Man Magnet
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 978
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Originally Posted by GinnyLou
Well, thank you. I keep reminding myself that spring will be here before I know it and I am determined to look good in a tank top. |
Hi Ginger -
You are right about spring being just around the corner. You are going to be super hot in your tank top! |
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02-14-2008, 11:11 AM
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Back to business.....
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Maryland
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Nice job, Ginger (aka "hottie in a sexy tank"!)
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02-16-2008, 04:23 AM
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#164 (permalink)
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Good job with the trainer! Nice to have someone encouraging your goals!
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02-17-2008, 07:02 PM
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#165 (permalink)
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Peek!
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Hey Ladies! Thanks for stopping by!
I am so far behind in my log. This weekend was kind of crazy and I just haven't sat down long enough to get caught back up, but here I am.
So, I did not (wimp!) go back for HIIT, Thursday night. I was plenty sore from my morning workout and just felt that was the best decision.
Friday was a day off. My brother was leaving Saturday morning for a 6 month, Air Force mission so he and his fiance came into town for a visit. My kids love him dearly and I am so glad he took the time to come spend some time with them. I hope the 6 months flies by and that he stays safe.
Ok, so needless to say I have been somehwhat of a basketcase. Luckily, I stayed on track with my food, even though that is usually the first to go. I did splurge off of my "no alcohol" rule and had a really big glass of wine Friday evening, but I needed it.
Saturday morning I finally officially got started with Stage 2, Workout A.
I went pretty low on many of these exercises, because I want to make sure I have the form down.
Front Squat/Push Press
1X10X45lbs
2X6X45lbs, took a breather then did another 6X45lbs
Alt. Sets
Step ups
10 each leg
1X15 lbs (knee length bench)
2X20lbs
DB 1 Pt Row - 10 each leg (I lost my balance several times-these suck!)
1X10x15lbs
2X10X20lbs
Alt. Sets
Static lunge (10 each leg)
1X10X15lbs
Push ups
BWX10
Static Lunge (10 each leg)
2X10X15lbs
Alt. Sets
Plank
1X60 sec hold
Cable Horiz. Wood Chop
1X10X35lbs
Plank
2X60 sec hold
Cable Horiz. Wood Chop
2X10X35lbs
Today (Sunday)
I did some upper body work (chest, triceps and biceps)
Then did HIIT intervals on the step mill
Tomorrow will be Stage 2, Workout B and some HIIT
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Ginger "The secret to becoming who you wish to be,
begins with believing you can become who you wish to be." - Thanks, K.
"Suck it up for a week or two and you'll be used to it. Part of the problem is the somewhat recent line that goes something like this... "If you're hungry, you're eating too little." Total bullshit. We're hungry because we're on diets." - Roland
My Training Log
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02-17-2008, 07:12 PM
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#166 (permalink)
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Scale Watch: Going down!
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 3,863
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