GinnyLou Who's Training Log

[GinnyLou]

For stepups, my trainer has me go up the steps of the local Y two at time, 5 flights, up and down twice. If you have the steps for it, it's something you might try.

That's a great idea! I do have some steps I can use for this.

Ginger, I actually had a man tell me that women shouldn't be lifting so much weight-- this happened a few months ago, in a very crowded weight room. I just looked at him and walked away; wish I was more witty and could have put him in his place. Nonetheless, I see him frequently now, and as far as I can tell, am always lifting more than he is. I don't worry about it too much.

Yikes! Well, I think you handled it just fine. I am not witty either and always seem to think of something spectacular to say, after the fact. It's gotta feel good when you are lifting more!

I'm still wishing we lived closer so we could bust our moves together.

Oooh, don't even get me started, my Friend.

hi ginger, welcome to the challenge! you look strong and athletic in your before pic!

Ahh, thank you! As do you, in your pictures!

[GinnyLou]

Ok, so I need to play catch up with my log.
Friday’s eating went well. I did indulge in some cocktails even though I had kind of planned not to do so, for a while.
Friday for dinner, I had 2 eggs and whole grain toast sprayed with “I can’t believe it’s not buttah” (said with best Fabio impression that I can muster)
I also had a PWO protein shake, made with water and 1 scoop of EAS chocolate PP.
For my workout, I did a 30 minute cardio workout with intervals and felt pretty darn good, afterwards. I hadn’t realized that I was really that sore from Thursday’s workout, until I hopped on the AMT. Not sure if that is because I am used to some soreness or because I started bringing it out?!?
I did 15 minutes on the AMT
2 minutes of warm up
1 minute at 7 resistance ~ as hard as possible
1 minute back at 5 resistance
1 minute at 9 resistance ~ working my hardest
2 minutes of steady pace at 7
1 minute at 7 ~ working my hardest
2 minutes at 9 steady pace
1 minute at 10 ~ hardest
2 minutes at 10 – steady pace
2 minutes at 8 – steady pace
(I then hopped on over to the elliptical trainer and did 15 minutes of steady state cardio, because the person who hopped on the machine beside me must have bathed in their cologne and it was making me a little queasy)

I took Saturday and Sunday off, unless I count my Wii playing with the kids on both days. LOL

Tonight is Workout B.

My food so far today:
1 serving of 1% cottage cheese and 2 cups of coffee

[GinnyLou]

Rest of my food for yesterday:
Lunch: chili (made this on Sunday, very lean beef and turkey)
Snack: handful of unsalted nuts
Dinner: can of tuna with low fat mayo on a whole grain tortilla, toasted. Yum!
I also had an after workout protein shake. EAS chocolate/with water
I also drank lots and lots of water. I have been struggling to make sure I am getting as much as I need.

Last night was workout #3 of B (if my reps are messed up, I apologize)
Went to the gym and had to really scramble to get my weights and grab the swiss ball. I can't wait until all the people who aren't going to stick with their workouts, don't come to the gym. Evil, I know.

Deadlifts
1x12x45
1x12x55

Alternating Sets:
Dumbbell shoulder press
1x12x15
Wide Grip Lat pulldown
1x12x32.5
Dumbbell shoulder press
1x12x15
Wide Grip Lat pulldown
1x12x37.5
Alternating sets:
Lunges
1x12x12.5 (moved down in weight to work on form. I have a weird little knee tweak going on)
Swiss Ball Crunch
1x15xBW
Lunges
1x12x12.5
I can definitely do more weight with these and will.
I also added in leg presses, because before this challenge I was working on this and building up my weight.
1x12x55 (with feet pointed outward and I realized I should have started with a higher weight)
1x12x55 (with feet close together)
1x12x75 (outward)
1x12x75 (together)

I hopped on the Stair Stepper (the one that looks like an escalator) and did 30 minutes, which was a killer the way my legs were feeling. But it was a good kind of pain.

[dillytl]

I can't wait until all the people who aren't going to stick with their workouts, don't come to the gym. Evil, I know.

Ah, the "Resolutioners"!! One of the reasons I'm glad I work out at home!!

Nice job on the workout - AND on the 30 mins on the stepper - that thing is killer!!!

[Littlemermaidklb]

Hey Ginger! Thanks for checking out my log. Your workouts look great. I should follow suit and start putting my food in mine as well... And I feel the same way about crawded weight rooms, it's so intimidating when there's a huge bunch of guys squatting and pressing hundreds of pounds... Makes my 10 or 15lb dumbells feel like a can of peas, hehe

[GinnyLou]

Double post. Oops.

[GinnyLou]

Ah, the "Resolutioners"!! One of the reasons I'm glad I work out at home!!

I know, at least I have the option to work out at home, but I am paying out the nose for this membership so I feel a little obligated.

Hey Ginger! Thanks for checking out my log. Your workouts look great. I should follow suit and start putting my food in mine as well... And I feel the same way about crawded weight rooms, it's so intimidating when there's a huge bunch of guys squatting and pressing hundreds of pounds... Makes my 10 or 15lb dumbells feel like a can of peas, hehe

Thanks! Yes, I chalk it up to at least we are women, in the weight area! You know?

Food for Tuesday:
1 serving Weight Control oatmeal (I was in a hurry)
2 cups of coffee w/2 sweeteners and cream
L:2 cups of chili
S: handful of nuts
D:baked flounder, steamed veggies

I didn't work out last night, because my legs and rear were still pretty sore from Monday night.
I did go to Barnes and Noble in hopes of returning my copy of the NROL4W, but they didn't have any, which I figure is a good thing. So, I ended up picking up a workout/food journal and the Women's Health Best Diet Ever book (I'm sure that is the wrong title, it's longer than that). I started reading and it is veddy interesting. I'm getting ready to try this carb test, so I will be eating a bagel this morning and tracking my hunger, etc.

Tonight is Workout #4 of A. I need to copy my logs over to here, to see where my weight was at the first workout and plus, I'd have it all in one place.

[LoriAnne]

Awesome workout! I can't believe you had the energy to tackle that damn stair-machine after your weight training, you're a machine!!!

Just wanted to pop in and say hello and find some inspiration from your workout logs. I'm feeling unusually UNmotivated today, but after reading your logs, I'm feeling a spark of "Okay Lori, get your butt moving and do something." So, thank you!

[GinnyLou]

Originally Posted by LoriAnne

Awesome workout! I can't believe you had the energy to tackle that damn stair-machine after your weight training, you're a machine!!!

Just wanted to pop in and say hello and find some inspiration from your workout logs. I'm feeling unusually UNmotivated today, but after reading your logs, I'm feeling a spark of "Okay Lori, get your butt moving and do something." So, thank you!

You've done that for me, too many times to mention.


Part of the reason for hopping on the stair master was my level of frustration at the crowd, the lack of my weights being available when I needed them. It messed up my 60 sec. rests. So, therefore I must sweat more. LOL

[UConnJulie]

Ginger, glad you are doing the challenge ... your workouts look great!
Put those boys in their place at the gym ... don't they know that weights are for girls?!

[GinnyLou]

Thanks, Julie.

Last night was crazy at the gym, but I got done what I needed to get done. Loved the workout and felt pretty darn good, when I walked out.

Last night was Workout A #4
Warm up was 3 minutes on the AMt. I was stalking the 1 squat rack we have and saw someone finishing up, so I cut the warmup a little short.
Squat 12x75
60 sec rest
Squat 12x/85
60 sec rest ( I had to switch up my order last night and I am hoping that isn't horrible, but I figured it was better to do that, then to have a longer rest period)
Step Ups (knee length) 12x17.5 lb dbs in each hand
60 sec rest
Prone Jackknife 12xBW I know the reps were to be lower, but I have a "thing" with these and want to get good at them.
60 sec rest
Step Ups 12X15 lb dbs in each hand (needed to lower the weight because of this knee thing I have going on)
Push Ups (right down in the middle of the gym, Yay!)
12xBW (regular old men pushups)
60 sec rest
Seated Rows
12x70
Push ups
12xBW
Seated Rows
12x75

I know I can do more weight with the squats, I am just reluctant being there by myself. I feel like everyone is just waiting for me to fall down or something, so I am being overly cautious. I need to convince my Hubby to make me a squat rack or agree with me to purchase one. Working on it.
Also did some hanging ab exercises and am feeling those this morning!

My food for yesterday:
Tim Horton's coffee (1 sweetner and 2 creams)
Tim Horton's bagel with light cream cheese (doing a little carb test)
Lunch:
Small chili and plain baked potato
yogurt
Dinner
Tuna, lt. mayo on whole grain bread
EAS protein shake
I plugged it all into Sparkpeople and it breaks down like this:
Calories: 1,659
Carbs: 233 (That bagel did me in, on my carbs)
Fat: 34 grams
Protein: 104

I'm working on the food. Logging it is helping.

[dillytl]

Nice workout Ginger!!! DH and I are looking at updating our rack. We currently have a half cage with lat tower, kinda like this:



so I have no safety bars when I squat. I want to upgrade to THIS:



But damn this stuff is EXPENSIVE!!!!!

[GinnyLou]

It is expensive!! My workout room seems to get smaller, the more "stuff" I add. I may check out our 2nd hand sports shop. I keep cruising Craigslist, but haven't seen a squat rack for a while.

[missjane]

Where are you in Ohio? I'm between Akron and Cleveland.

[GinnyLou]

Hi Jane,
I am in Columbus. I am not originally from Ohio, but we have been here for about 5 years and we like it.