Will work for smaller pants.

[kfisherx]

LOL!!! I second that high five. Bonus when the Dr. is cute.

I have started accupunture treatments for my sore elbow and got a mini-lecture today too. What can we say besides we are crazy?

[Karen411]

Glad to hear you haven't got a hernia and hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself !

[LoriAnne]

Originally Posted by Littlemermaidklb

Glad to hear all is well! That stinks you can't work out this week... but I know you'll get right back at it when you're able!

Thanks, and I can't wait to do something active and stop feeling like a slug!

Originally Posted by nutbar

You could have at least made up a good probing story.

*high five*

I'm in need of a good probing (have to abstain from that too).
Right back at you on the *high five* from the Dr. feel up. But, this didn't even compare to last spring when I went in with a torn up knee and there was really only one place to secure my foot to keep it extended so he could check the knee. . . LOL!

Originally Posted by kfisherx

LOL!!! I second that high five. Bonus when the Dr. is cute.

I have started accupunture treatments for my sore elbow and got a mini-lecture today too. What can we say besides we are crazy?

Yeah Baby! I know, the only good thing is I have gotten "the lecture" so many times, it's not nearly as embarrassing anymore.

Originally Posted by Karen411

Glad to hear you haven't got a hernia and hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself !

Thanks Karen! I am watching things and despite my grumblings, am glad that I actually heeded the advice and let myself heal correctly. For once, I thought about the long-term vs. the short-term inconvenience. It's a miracle for me!

[Kirjava]

Hi LoriAnne! I wanted to poke in and say hi on your log. Sorry to hear you're nursing an injury....that sucks. It can be really hard to let things heal properly, especially when in all other respects you're raring to go.

[LoriAnne]

Originally Posted by Kirjava

Hi LoriAnne! I wanted to poke in and say hi on your log. Sorry to hear you're nursing an injury....that sucks. It can be really hard to let things heal properly, especially when in all other respects you're raring to go.

Hello! Thanks for the support, it has really sucked but I'm glad I forced myself to take some time off, better safe than sorry!

On that note, I did get outside yesterday to take advantage of the beautiful weather. I didn't do anything strenuous, but did get in a couple good jogging/walking intervals. I paid really close attention to how I felt and was prepared to abort all activity at the first twinge of pain, but felt WONDERFUL doing something and woke up today feeling just fine! Today was my official release day, so I got up this morning and hit my sorely-missed gym. It felt so nice to work out, but I did take it a little easier than normal.
I think I am going to finish up Stage 3 of the NROL4W, but then take a break from the program and do a more muscle-specific program. I like the program, but don't feel like I'm getting the isolated failure I need to focus on to get the results I'm after. I will probably be incorporating some of the moves, but just wanted to post that for those of you following logs so you don't think I've gone off the reservation.
My other thing that I've been thinking about during this time off, is that maybe by incoporating some more cardio. in I can really take a hard approach to cutting through these last, most stubborn fat stores. I've been doing the all-over approach with weight training and don't feel like I have the adequate energy and/or time for a serious cardio. effort, so I'm going to change things up for myself and see what happens! I'm also thinking by having dedicated days to weight and cardio., it is going to give me an easier direction with my diet.
Before we left for vacay at the end of Feb., I felt like I was such a good place with my diet and motivation levels for my workouts, and since returning, have not been able to find that balance. It's been so frustrating, and I'm still doing the work and watching the diet, it's just not feeling as mentally pulled-together and I'm not digging that feeling.
So, that's my rambling for today. There are a lot of you out there who I'm sure have been in this same place and maybe have some advice to share and I'm open to any and all suggestions!

Today's Workout:
W.U.-Treadmill, 5 mins. @ 3.2mph, 4% incline w/3lb. db's

Abs.:
Arms Overhead Crunch w/10lb. Med. Ball 3x12
Reverse Crunch w/10lb. Med. Ball 3x12
Side-to-Side Oblique Crunch 3x10 each side
~~
Double Crunch w/5lb. db's & 10 lb. Med. Ball 1x15

Wobble-Board One-Legged Squat 3x10 eachx12,15,20db's
Lunge to Leg Lift on VersaDisc 3x12 eachx15 db's
Off-Center Static Squat on VersaDiscs 3x45secs. eachx15db's

Step-Ups 2x15 eachx15,20 db's
Walking Lunges 1x24 totalx15 db's, 1x28 totalx20 db's

Standing Bicep Curl 1x15x12, 1x12x15, 1x8x20, 1x5x25
Standing Hammer Curl 1x15x12, 1x12x15, 1x10x20

Static Bicep Curl(over bench top) 1x20 secs.x10 db, 1x30 secs.x15 db,
1x40 secs.x20 db

7 minute Hill Climb-3.5mph, 10% incline wearing 40lb. weighted vest

Hard workout, felt that wonderful burn of sweet fatigue in my biceps and my legs have an awesome pump going on! It's a beautiful thing!

[missjane]

Good job, LoriAnne! Glad you are on the mend!

Have you taken a look at Stage 7? Might that be something that would be better-suited for your immediate goals? I know I am itching to get through 4 and 5, then I am skipping 6, and heading straight for two times through Stage 7!

[LoriAnne]

Originally Posted by missjane

Good job, LoriAnne! Glad you are on the mend!

Have you taken a look at Stage 7? Might that be something that would be better-suited for your immediate goals? I know I am itching to get through 4 and 5, then I am skipping 6, and heading straight for two times through Stage 7!

Thanks Jane! I'm feeling so much better, feel like I narrowly escaped death.

I haven't looked ahead, but I appreciate the suggestion and will check that out tonight. Thanks for the idea, and don't worry-no matter what I'll still be lifting and seeing this Women's Challenge to the end!

[missjane]

Originally Posted by LoriAnne

Thanks Jane! I'm feeling so much better, feel like I narrowly escaped death.

I haven't looked ahead, but I appreciate the suggestion and will check that out tonight. Thanks for the idea, and don't worry-no matter what I'll still be lifting and seeing this Women's Challenge to the end!

I would NEVER doubt it!

I'm still wondering where I'll go after NROL4W and I am contemplating going back to NROL, maybe a Waterbury program or maybe another Alwyn program altogether. If you decide on a specfic program, I'll be interested in following along to see if it might suit me this summer.

[Littlemermaidklb]

Wow... wobble boards and versadisks... girl you are crazy!!! And I mean that as sweetly as possible, lol. You rock these workouts and I am so envious of your incredible strength!

[LWilson212]

Hey LoriAnne-

I can really relate to your feelings that you were rolling along, but just somehow couldn't get back in the groove.

I think this full week off is really helping me. I'm feeling stronger and excited to lift again on Monday. We went out to the bar last night and I feel kind of gross today. But sometimes I think you have to go there to remember why you've made a conscious decision to watch what you eat and exercise.

[LoriAnne]

Originally Posted by missjane

I would NEVER doubt it!

I'm still wondering where I'll go after NROL4W and I am contemplating going back to NROL, maybe a Waterbury program or maybe another Alwyn program altogether. If you decide on a specfic program, I'll be interested in following along to see if it might suit me this summer.

I know there are several programs out there that would suit me, I just need to do some research. For right now, I'm just sticking with isolating the muscle groups and trying to make smart decisions on when to add in some harcore cardio. I will certainly update my log if I dive into anything more specific, but for now, it's just me on a wing and a prayer!

Originally Posted by Littlemermaidklb

Wow... wobble boards and versadisks... girl you are crazy!!! And I mean that as sweetly as possible, lol. You rock these workouts and I am so envious of your incredible strength!

LOL! Crazy is as Crazy does! I went on a tear a couple weeks ago and bought a bunch of new equipment, and I'm just loving it! I gotta say, doing ANYTHING while standing on any of the instability devices ups the difficulty (for me) by about 200%. I just needed something to shake things up a little and these have provided a welcome change to the same-old exercises. The VersaDiscs absolutely rock for some killer ab. workouts--tough, tough, TOUGH!

Originally Posted by LWilson212

Hey LoriAnne-

I can really relate to your feelings that you were rolling along, but just somehow couldn't get back in the groove.

I think this full week off is really helping me. I'm feeling stronger and excited to lift again on Monday. We went out to the bar last night and I feel kind of gross today. But sometimes I think you have to go there to remember why you've made a conscious decision to watch what you eat and exercise.

Sorry to hear you are hanging in un-groovy land with me, it's a disconcerting thing for sure. I too, hit the bar this weekend and blew off a little steam. It felt great, but like your experience, reminded me why I do what I do. As I was trying to hang out and let loose, I couldn't hardly stop myself from noticing all the heaping platters of nachos, cheese fries, etc... on the tables all around us (Sports Bar-go figure!), but for once, it didn't tempt me a bit, it just made me want to go from table to table lecturing on the horrible effects of processed, high-fat food. So, even though I drank a little more than I probably should have, I felt like it was a great night. Yes-I'm a total dork for even having thoughts of lecturing fellow bar patrons, but I'm quite content with my "dork-dom"!

Workouts:

Saturday, 3/29/08: 1 hour of sweaty kickboxing w/minimal rests. Even better was the 2 hour power nap I snuck in later that day!

Sunday, 3/30/08: Off

Monday, 3/31/08: Warmed up on step for 10 minute (1 minute drills) with 3 lb. db's
Circuit-60 seconds Burpees, 60 seconds push-ups, 60 seconds pull-ups, 60 seconds bicycles. Rest 60 seconds.
45 seconds Burpees, 45 sec push-ups, 45 sec pull-ups, 45 seconds bicycles. Rest 45 seconds.
30 seconds ", ", ", ". Rest 30 seconds.
15 seconds ", ", ", ".

Alt. Set:
Tricep Pull-Downs, 1x15x25, 1x12x30, 1x10x35
Skull Crushers, 1x10x30, 1x12x25, 1x15x20
Single-Arm Tri. Kickback, 2x12(e)x12, 1x12(e)x15

Alt. Set:
50 fast squats holding 10 lb. med. ball out in front of chest. x2
15 each leg Split Squats w/25 lb. db's x2

60 second plank
Incline Russian Twist w/10lb. med. ball-30 total, 15 per side
45 second plank
V-Ups-20
30 second plank
Incline Russian Twist w/10lb. med. ball-34 total, 17 per side

8 minute Hill Run, 7% @ 6.5mph

It's raining and disgusting here, but felt great starting out the week with a balls to the wall workout.

[dillytl]

Hi Lori! Glad to see you are rested, healed and back to kickin' ass!!

As I was trying to hang out and let loose, I couldn't hardly stop myself from noticing all the heaping platters of nachos, cheese fries, etc... on the tables all around us (Sports Bar-go figure!), but for once, it didn't tempt me a bit, it just made me want to go from table to table lecturing on the horrible effects of processed, high-fat food. So, even though I drank a little more than I probably should have, I felt like it was a great night. Yes-I'm a total dork for even having thoughts of lecturing fellow bar patrons, but I'm quite content with my "dork-dom"!

I have this mental image of you stumbling drunk from table to table giving lectures on the downfalls of processed food!!!

[Silly Sally]

Originally Posted by LoriAnne

it just made me want to go from table to table lecturing on the horrible effects of processed, high-fat food.

That was YOU?!?
You got some of my nacho cheese on your chin...

[LoriAnne]

Originally Posted by dillytl

Hi Lori! Glad to see you are rested, healed and back to kickin' ass!!



I have this mental image of you stumbling drunk from table to table giving lectures on the downfalls of processed food!!!

Thanks-it's good to be back in the ass kickin business! (I'm not sure all of my clients feel the same way. . . )
LOL about your "mental image" of me, I wasn't stumbing drunk, but definitely tipsy enough that it would have NOT made for a well-spoken presentation.

Originally Posted by Silly Sally

That was YOU?!?
You got some of my nacho cheese on your chin...

LMAOOO!! I told you not to try and wrestle that chip out of my hand!

[LoriAnne]

Counting the minutes until the weekend. . .

Been having a good week, but still fighting the tapeworm-like hunger! *sigh* Trying to make good choices, and I really am, it's the portions and frequency of my eating that really has me stressed out. I was thrilled to weigh myself this morning and be down 1.5 lbs--FINALLY!

I had two clients scheduled for training Tuesday and they both were unable to make it for their sessions, so I got the chance to bust out of my home gym and hit my local Y. It definitely smells and looks like an old YMCA, but it felt great to break out of my normal routine and have that change of scenery. I also found myself motivated by knowing there were other people there, so I convinced myself I had something to live up to and had to put out a more-than-decent effort. LOL
So, here goes the workouts:

Tuesday:
25 minutes on the stair-climber. (The longest 22 working minutes of my life-I feel lucky to be alive. Had it not been for the stinky guy beside me giving me looks, I would have jumped ship after 5 minutes.)
Leg Presses-1x15x170-both legs, did 8 single static holds on each leg at this weight; 1x12x250-both legs, 2 static holds at 15 secs. each using both legs; 1x9x310-both legs, 1 feeble, shaky static hold at the end.

Alt. Set:
Pull-ups: 1x8xBW less 80 lbs., 1x6xBW less 60 lbs., 1x5xBW
Dips: 1x8xBW less 60 lbs., 1x6xBW less 40 lbs., 1x5xBW

Ran 1 mile @ 7.5 mph, 2% incline
Recovered @ 3.5 mph for 2 minutes
Walked 1 mile @3.8 mph, 12% incline
Recovered @ 3.5 mph for 30 seconds
Finished with a 30 second sprint at 10mph, 1%incline

Wednesday:
One-Armed DB Snatch: 1