Orangechic's Voyage to build muscle (NROL4W) - JP Fitness Forums

orangechic · 01-09-2008, 11:04 AM

Here was Monday's workout-
Squat- 70lb.
Seated Row- 60lb
Push ups- got all 15

Step Up- 12.5lb
Jack Knife

Here was today's workout
Deadlifts- 75lb, 2 sets of 15
Shoulder Press- 15lb, 2 sets of 15
Wide Grip Lat Pulldwon- 50lb, 2 sets of 15
Lunge- 12.5lb, 2 sets of 15 for each leg
Crunches- 2 sets of 8 (this still seems too easy)
My legs were really tired after the lunges and deadlifts today and I can already tell my bootie is a bit sore!

GinnyLou · 01-09-2008, 11:14 AM

Great job!

UConnJulie · 01-09-2008, 11:15 AM

Mellissa,
Nice workouts! You are going to love Alwyn's workouts!
Welcome to the forum and to the challenge ...

Julie

Victoria · 01-09-2008, 08:02 PM

Great start, Melissa! Nuthin' like a sore bootie, huh?

Best of luck in the challenge!

Thre4me · 01-10-2008, 06:21 AM

Just wanted to stop bye and say hello, trying to meet some of my fellow challengers. Nice workout, keep it going.

AnnetteW · 01-10-2008, 06:41 AM

Hope you are having a great day!!!

My bootie is major sore after that B workout. Will be neat to see how sore it is next time...LOL.

fengshway · 01-11-2008, 07:55 AM

hey melissa, way to get started on the challenge, you are doing great!

nutbar · 01-11-2008, 01:56 PM

Ooh, you're off to a great start!!

orangechic · 01-21-2008, 12:12 PM

I have been horrible at posting- I was travelling for work the 14th through late last night. I did really well with workouts- got my 3 workouts in for the week.

However my diet was very bad, so my commitment for my next business trip is to pack more food and make healthier choices at all of the meals out.

I am heading to the gym tonight after work and am really looking forward to a nice long workout!

nutbar · 01-21-2008, 03:30 PM

Welcome back! Good job on keeping up with the workouts during your travels.

orangechic · 01-22-2008, 12:57 PM

Had a great workout last night- I notice very quickly how much I miss weights when I don't do them for a few days

Squat- 60lb., 3 of 10
Seated Row- 60lb 3 of 10
Push ups- 3 of 10
Step Up- 15lb, 3 of 10- I am always profusely sweating after these!
Jack Knife 3 of 12

Cardio- 20 min of intervals on the Elliptical

orangechic · 01-24-2008, 04:34 PM

Had a great workout this afternoon- I love how tired I feel after these workouts, when you can barely do that last lunge.

Deadlift- 70 lb, 3 of 10
Shoulder Press- 15lb, 3 of 10
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown- 60lb, 3 out of 10
Lunges- 15lb, 3 of 10
Swiss Ball Crunch- 3 of 12

nutbar · 01-24-2008, 07:33 PM

Looking good!

orangechic · 01-29-2008, 12:15 PM

Having a really good workout week- had a great workout Saturday and Monday.

Monday's workout-
Deadlift- 3 of 8, 80lb.
Shoulder Press, 3 of 8, 15lb.
W.G. Lat Pulldown- 60lb
Lunges, 3 of 8, 15lb.
Crunches, 3 of 15

I will be up early tomorrow to do Workout A #8, I can't believe Phase 1 is almost done! Only one more B and then the two bonus workouts.

I am working really hard on keeping the food in check,
Meals Yesterday
M1-Protein Shake
M2- Cream of wheat
M3- Leftover steak and broccoli
M4- Banana and peanut butter
M5- Pork tenderloin, Trader Joes Thai Style Carrots (these were amazing and cook in 4 minutes)
M6- Wasa Crackers and laughing cow cheese

Meals today
M1- Homemade protein bar, banana
M2- Orange and 2 ak mak crackers, handful of airpopped popcorn
M3- Chicken soup and a salad with black beans, cucumbers, red peppers, and dressing. Yogurt and another half a cucumber
M4- Red peppers and hummus
M5- Turkey tacos with wheat tortilla, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, salsa and RF cheddar cheese
M6- Protein shake

missjane · 01-29-2008, 01:15 PM

It looks like you started on the 7th. How did you get 16 workouts done in less than 4 weeks?

orangechic · 01-30-2008, 02:57 PM

I started a few days early and didnt post every workout , I couldnt handle more than 3 a week!

orangechic · 01-30-2008, 02:58 PM

This mornings workout- felt like I needed a little cardio to get me going today. Feeling a little sluggish with the cold weather.
20 min HIIT
Squats- 80lb, 3 of 8
Push-ups, 3 of 8
Seated row- 80lb
Lunges- 15lb, 3 of 8
Jack knife, 3 of 15

orangechic · 02-01-2008, 01:00 PM

Happy Friday- today is an off day from the gym and tomorrow will be Workout 8 of B, I think I will do pictures tomorrow and see how they look.

Meals today-
M1- Cream of wheat
M2- Banana and 2 crackers with pb
M3- 4 inch sub on wheat bread with lettuce, tomato, spouts and turkey
M4- Clementine and Almonds
M5 and M6- Will be at a 3 year olds bday party so food choices will be interesting.

orangechic · 02-04-2008, 11:41 AM

I have finished all 8 workouts of A and B and just did Bonus A this morning. I was fun!

Squats, 60lb, 22
Push-ups- 16
Seated row, 42.5 lb, 28
Step-ups- 28!
Prone Jackknife- 22

I am going to attempt to post the pictures later, my camera wasnt loading onto my computer yesterday. Hmm, hopefully I can get it figured out.

Meals today-
M1- Cream of wheat with pp
M2- hardboiled egg and almonds
M3- Lunch with a friend- probably a salad somewhere with chicken
M4- Peanut butter and Wasa crackers
M5- No idea!
M6- Protein shake- I tried a new one yesterday of Orange G2(new low calorie gatorate) vanilla pp, a few pieces of frozen fruit and a handful of ice cubes blended and it was delicious! I will probably have this again tonight