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[IronIc]

Good morning, Penney :)
Hey Hoos! :)


Good morning Penney! Hope you are doing better today! HUGS! Glad to see you back on the wagon my friend, now let's do this thing. We're in this together remember? :D
Indeed we are. I am serious about this, but I also want to have fun with it, too :) Otherwise it's just a chore.


Can you PM me a reminder about the new workout plan? I'll make one this afternoon....

Have an awesome day Hun!!!
I will PM you Jaime, thanks! :)


Good Morning Penney!!! :D

What's going on today?
Hi Brian! I'm working out of course ... cardio this afternoon and then a circuit workout after work :)

[blsmith]

Of course, thats why I am here, comic relief! :P

[HoosierHardGain]

Indeed we are. I am serious about this, but I also want to have fun with it, too :) Otherwise it's just a chore.


Gotta have fun, Penney....



p.s. Spring training is oh...so...close

[rpaul11]

morning Penny. Good to see you back in here :)

[getnfit2007]

Good morning, Penny!

[push_it]

You start the new workout plan today? What is it focusing on?
I get one next week :D It's always fun starting a new one :D

[The Solution]

Glad you got my PM babe, you know im just here to give my 100% honest feedback/truth to ya. I am here to see you succeed, I am here to see you make a turn around in your life that will not only dazzle people, but make people turn their head twice and raise their eyebrow over and over.

Im here with you till the end my friend.

[jaim91]

NEW PLAN DAY!!!

[blsmith]

Can't wait to see what the new plan brings you Penney! You are so going to rock this! :)

[IronIc]

Of course, thats why I am here, comic relief! :P
I'd say friendship, Brian! :)


Gotta have fun, Penney....
I agree! It's hard to stick to anything if you can't have fun with it.


p.s. Spring training is oh...so...close
It's not long! :D


morning Penny. Good to see you back in here :)
I really needed a little break. Heh, but I can't stay away from you guys too long because I miss ya! :)


Good morning, Penny!
Morning David!

[blsmith]

I really REALLY needed to hear that Penney, thank you. *hugs*

[IronIc]

You start the new workout plan today? What is it focusing on?
I get one next week :D It's always fun starting a new one :D
It's alot of BW strength-building circuit exercises. Quite brutal ;)


Glad you got my PM babe, you know im just here to give my 100% honest feedback/truth to ya. I am here to see you succeed, I am here to see you make a turn around in your life that will not only dazzle people, but make people turn their head twice and raise their eyebrow over and over.

Im here with you till the end my friend.
I know you're here for me, and I so appreciate it, Bob :) I admire your honesty too (I'm saying this as I pat the tire marks on my head!!! lol j/k;) ). Anyway, I'm glad you are who you are, and you provide some of the very best support on these forums.



NEW PLAN DAY!!!
Yay!!!!! New torture :p:D Even more brutal than the first one, lol!


Can't wait to see what the new plan brings you Penney! You are so going to rock this!
I think I'll rock it better since I now understand how to incorporate cardio (cardio is supposed to be done on the off days :o ).

[push_it]

Those bodyweight and circuit routines can be total killer but they sure get the job done.
Good luck with it tonight :o

[jaim91]

I think I'll rock it better since I now understand how to incorporate cardio (cardio is supposed to be done on the off days :o ).

Uh...slight modifiation my dear...

You have cardio ONLY days...but on your weight training days, 20-25minutes LISS will suffice ;)

[IronIc]

Those bodyweight and circuit routines can be total killer but they sure get the job done.
Good luck with it tonight :o
Thanks Push_it! ;)


Uh...slight modifiation my dear...

You have cardio ONLY days...but on your weight training days, 20-25minutes LISS will suffice ;)
Oh darn! :p;) hehe :o

[rpaul11]

Oh darn! :p;) hehe :o

I guess it was good while it lasted :D

[biggaz]

Uh...slight modifiation my dear...

You have cardio ONLY days...but on your weight training days, 20-25minutes LISS will suffice ;)

oh Pen, There's no rest for the wicked.!!! ;-0

Don't know whats going on but bb'com is shut for planned maintenance, so I've had to come in through my history... Wow, missed so much, red lobster, cheat meals lol


Seems like you've been having a bit of a hard time of late...

I believe that you'll always get where you want to be, just sometimes you don't want to be there enough,

What happened to the rock, the warrior?? The iron maiden?

I read a lot more of your posts than I reply too, so I know, and trust that you can, and will succeed in your goals.


Edit; Just reading back up this page and I find in blsmiths sig that you plan to compete in 2010.... waaay to go girl

[deltpecx]

She's Back and on track!

[IronIc]

I guess it was good while it lasted :D
Hahhaha, it was a good 2 seconds :D


oh Pen, There's no rest for the wicked.!!! ;-0
Heheheh, so true ... hey Gary! :)


Don't know whats going on but bb'com is shut for planned maintenance, so I've had to come in through my history... Wow, missed so much, red lobster, cheat meals lol
There's never a dull moment around here.


Seems like you've been having a bit of a hard time of late...

I believe that you'll always get where you want to be, just sometimes you don't want to be there enough,

What happened to the rock, the warrior?? The iron maiden?
The iron maiden is here! :D It is not an easy road for sure, especially when you have to be considerate of your partner ;) But ... I am slowly training him ;)


I read a lot more of your posts than I reply too, so I know, and trust that you can, and will succeed in your goals.

Edit; Just reading back up this page and I find in blsmiths sig that you plan to compete in 2010.... waaay to go girl
Thanks, sweetie! :) I plan on stepping on that stage as a lean, mean machine! It is hard to believe that this will happen sometimes ... but people in way worse shape than I have done this.


She's Back and on track!
Yes! How are you tonight, deltpecx? :)

[IronIc]

It was a good Groundhog Day today :) We lucked out in Cincy -- we were supposed to be hit by a worse storm that what we had last week. However, it veered east of us. We're getting maybe flurries.

Today was the last day of the first circuit program from Jaime. I start the new one on Wednesday (yoga/cardio tomorrow).

BW PRISONER SQUATS:17, 17, 17
I like this exercise. Because of my hurting knees I can't always go as deep as I like. I go until my knees hurt. Then, I reposition and try to go down again. I'm getting better luck -- but chances are I won't ever be a great squatter. That's okay -- I am already a great dead'er ;)
DB STEP UPS:15, 15, 15
With 20 lbs dumbells.
FULL PUSHUP:3, 1, 1
Died quickly on these :o But -- my nose was to the ground, so I'm not too disappointed.
BW BACK LUNGES:12, 12, 12
I keep my balance pretty good on regular lunges. It's still a struggle with the Bulgarians (which are in my new program too) :eek:
SQUAT THRUSTS:10, 10, 10
These are like a half-burpee. I think burpees include a pushup.

CARDIO:Treadmill
LISS -- 10 min @ 3mph pre; 20 min @ 3.5 mph post.

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Eats:
#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries
#2: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup brussels sprouts, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#3: 1.75 sc whey in water, 1/2 grapefruit, 12 almonds
#4: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup aspharagus, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#6: TBE -- peel & eat shrimp. Yummy! :D

[rpaul11]

It was a good Groundhog Day today :) We lucked out in Cincy -- we were supposed to be hit by a worse storm that what we had last week. However, it veered east of us. We're getting maybe flurries.

Today was the last day of the first circuit program from Jaime. I start the new one on Wednesday (yoga/cardio tomorrow).

BW PRISONER SQUATS:17, 17, 17
I like this exercise. Because of my hurting knees I can't always go as deep as I like. I go until my knees hurt. Then, I reposition and try to go down again. I'm getting better luck -- but chances are I won't ever be a great squatter. That's okay -- I am already a great dead'er ;)
DB STEP UPS:15, 15, 15
With 20 lbs dumbells.
FULL PUSHUP:3, 1, 1
Died quickly on these :o But -- my nose was to the ground, so I'm not too disappointed.
BW BACK LUNGES:12, 12, 12
I keep my balance pretty good on regular lunges. It's still a struggle with the Bulgarians (which are in my new program too) :eek:
SQUAT THRUSTS:10, 10, 10
These are like a half-burpee. I think burpees include a pushup.

CARDIO:Treadmill
LISS -- 10 min @ 3mph pre; 20 min @ 3.5 mph post.

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Eats:
#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries
#2: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup brussels sprouts, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#3: 1.75 sc whey in water, 1/2 grapefruit, 12 almonds
#4: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup aspharagus, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#6: TBE -- peel & eat shrimp. Yummy! :D

Penny, I may have asked this before and if so I apologize. How many cals are you doing per day?

[IronIc]

Penny, I may have asked this before and if so I apologize. How many cals are you doing per day?
Rich, I am on the 1400 CHA plan, which actually translates to 1700 or so cals a day. Low, I know, but my metabolism is REALLY BAD!!!!!!!!!!! :o

[rpaul11]

Rich, I am on the 1400 CHA plan, which actually translates to 1700 or so cals a day. Low, I know, but my metabolism is REALLY BAD!!!!!!!!!!! :o

well, I am eating about 2000 per day at the moment...that is total cals...so don't feel so bad :)

I was doing 2200-2400 per day and lost a boatload of weight with those cals. But with the decreased activity with the arm injury....I could only maintain at that weight...and I wanted to cut a little more fat until I get cleared to lift heavy again.

[IronIc]

well, I am eating about 2000 per day at the moment...that is total cals...so don't feel so bad :)

I was doing 2200-2400 per day and lost a boatload of weight with those cals. But with the decreased activity with the arm injury....I could only maintain at that weight...and I wanted to cut a little more fat until I get cleared to lift heavy again.
Yeah, 2000 is getting pretty low for a guy. But since you're recovering from injury it's working for you.

I feel better at the 1900-2000 cal range, but I just maintain, no matter how much I exercise.

[deltpecx]

I'm doing well tonight.

Today was my first day of my WO plan. The WO was the easy part the diet plan is going to be tough.

I have one more meal left to eat and that's not going to happen...

I feel so full.

Check out my log, see below.

[chicana_peach]

It was a good Groundhog Day today :) We lucked out in Cincy -- we were supposed to be hit by a worse storm that what we had last week. However, it veered east of us. We're getting maybe flurries.

Today was the last day of the first circuit program from Jaime. I start the new one on Wednesday (yoga/cardio tomorrow).

BW PRISONER SQUATS:17, 17, 17
I like this exercise. Because of my hurting knees I can't always go as deep as I like. I go until my knees hurt. Then, I reposition and try to go down again. I'm getting better luck -- but chances are I won't ever be a great squatter. That's okay -- I am already a great dead'er ;)
DB STEP UPS:15, 15, 15
With 20 lbs dumbells.
FULL PUSHUP:3, 1, 1
Died quickly on these :o But -- my nose was to the ground, so I'm not too disappointed.
BW BACK LUNGES:12, 12, 12
I keep my balance pretty good on regular lunges. It's still a struggle with the Bulgarians (which are in my new program too) :eek:
SQUAT THRUSTS:10, 10, 10
These are like a half-burpee. I think burpees include a pushup.

CARDIO:Treadmill
LISS -- 10 min @ 3mph pre; 20 min @ 3.5 mph post.

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Eats:
#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries
#2: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup brussels sprouts, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#3: 1.75 sc whey in water, 1/2 grapefruit, 12 almonds
#4: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup aspharagus, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#6: TBE -- peel & eat shrimp. Yummy! :D

Nice workout Penney! I bet there aren't too many doing those exercises at your gym ;) Makes ya special! Good going on the meals, i just bought a huge thing of almonds at Sams. Yummy! I had brussel sprouts today too, i haven't had those in quite awhile. I was beginning to worry if they were ok for CHA. Guess they are fine :D

[The Solution]

+1 on the diet
+2 on the workout
+3 HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tifflex]

Way to get back in the game Penney:). You know the support is here for you to succeed.

Have a great day!

[jaim91]

You're on the 1400, which is closer to 1700...And you SAY your metabolism is bad, but hun, when you're SPOT ON with your diets and workouts, your measurements/pics/scale all show LOSES!!!

YOU'RE LOSING ON 1700!!! That's still impressive for a girl!!!

[FitIron]

You're on the 1400, which is closer to 1700...And you SAY your metabolism is bad, but hun, when you're SPOT ON with your diets and workouts, your measurements/pics/scale all show LOSES!!!

YOU'RE LOSING ON 1700!!! That's still impressive for a girl!!!

AGREED!!!

Stay focused and keep doing what ya doing!

[unimoose]

Nice job on the workout Penny! Don't let the pushups discourage you, the numbers will start going up quickly there as your muscles figure out how to do that movement. Nothing hits the chest quite a uniquely as a pushup.

[The Solution]

You're on the 1400, which is closer to 1700...And you SAY your metabolism is bad, but hun, when you're SPOT ON with your diets and workouts, your measurements/pics/scale all show LOSES!!!

YOU'RE LOSING ON 1700!!! That's still impressive for a girl!!!

Absolutely, listen to your coach Girl! Hell im 40lbs less then you and taking about 1950 and losing, you have a faster metabolism then you think babe!

[aftrshok]

Diet = Check
Workout = Check
Progress = Check
One Happy Penney = Check

Keep up the good work!!! :D

[push_it]

Doing GREAT girl! Keep it up.
There's a difference between squat thrusts and burpies? I just thought they had 2 names. Uh oh... maybe I've been slacking lol:p

[IronIc]

I'm doing well tonight.

Today was my first day of my WO plan. The WO was the easy part the diet plan is going to be tough.

I have one more meal left to eat and that's not going to happen...

I feel so full.

Check out my log, see below.
Diet is 80-85% of your results ... so it is definitely the most important part of the equation.

I have been guilty of skipping meals in the past, which is not good. Your growing muscles need the calories! :)


Nice workout Penney! I bet there aren't too many doing those exercises at your gym ;) Makes ya special! Good going on the meals, i just bought a huge thing of almonds at Sams. Yummy! I had brussel sprouts today too, i haven't had those in quite awhile. I was beginning to worry if they were ok for CHA. Guess they are fine :D
I'd say brussels sprouts are CHA friendly. High in fiber, high in nutrients, and a fairly low carb vegetable. The only problem with them I have is they give me horrid gas! :o


+1 on the diet
+2 on the workout
+3 HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We're rockin and rollin! :D Tomorrow is another test -- I have to go to some awards ceremony for work. There will be drink and hors d'vors. I think I'll bring almonds and just feast on the shrimp, and drink water, hehehe.


Way to get back in the game Penney:). You know the support is here for you to succeed.

Have a great day!
Thanks Tiff! :) How are you this morning? :)

[blsmith]

Morning Penney! Glad to see you back to your good self! Keep it up.

[IronIc]

You're on the 1400, which is closer to 1700...And you SAY your metabolism is bad, but hun, when you're SPOT ON with your diets and workouts, your measurements/pics/scale all show LOSES!!!

YOU'RE LOSING ON 1700!!! That's still impressive for a girl!!!
Good morning Jaime! I do lose easily if I eat right -- and gain equally easy if I don't. Endo/Meso, lol


AGREED!!!

Stay focused and keep doing what ya doing!
Hey Tony! **Smooches!!** :D


Nice job on the workout Penny! Don't let the pushups discourage you, the numbers will start going up quickly there as your muscles figure out how to do that movement. Nothing hits the chest quite a uniquely as a pushup.
I'm not discouraged by the pushups. I am actually pleased with them ... I got 3 reps in the first set. They died off quickly, lol ... but then again I remember when I could not do one for the life of me. And they were nose to ground! I have to watch it that my butt does not stick up.

Pushups kill your core, too!


Absolutely, listen to your coach Girl! Hell im 40lbs less then you and taking about 1950 and losing, you have a faster metabolism then you think babe!
Heheheh, I hope so!


Diet = Check
Workout = Check
Progress = Check
One Happy Penney = Check

Keep up the good work!!! :D
Thanks sweetie! Gotta.keep.the.diet.in.check above all! :o


Doing GREAT girl! Keep it up.
There's a difference between squat thrusts and burpies? I just thought they had 2 names. Uh oh... maybe I've been slacking lol:p
Squat thrusts are part of the burpee movement. You don't do pushups w/squat thrusts, and I don't jump up either at the end of it. They're still pretty hard!

[IronIc]

Morning Penney! Glad to see you back to your good self! Keep it up.
Good morning Brian! :)

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I had a dream last night about competing ... I was in a Figure comp and placed 1st :D I was having doubts about my ability to do this .. perhaps my subconscious it telling me different. Have any of you all's dream about competing like this? I had a dream last year that placed me first, too. I ignored that one, though.

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Gotta work ... I"ll visit journals later today! :)

[push_it]

Awsome dream.... now bring it to life ;):D
I never have dreams about competing or winning. I only dream that I get really fat :(

[deltpecx]

Diet is 80-85% of your results ... so it is definitely the most important part of the equation.

I have been guilty of skipping meals in the past, which is not good. Your growing muscles need the calories! :)


It wasn't that ididn't want to eat the last meal it was that I would have been eating it at 10PM. It was a case of poor scheduling. I'm on top of it today.

[IronIc]

Awsome dream.... now bring it to life ;):D
I never have dreams about competing or winning. I only dream that I get really fat :(
I can't see you ever getting fat, push_it!


It wasn't that ididn't want to eat the last meal it was that I would have been eating it at 10PM. It was a case of poor scheduling. I'm on top of it today.
Hahahha, I eat at 10-11 pm on a regular basis :o Largely because I don't get up super early :o

I don't like eating that late either. A couple of people suggested to me that I could combine meals so I won't have to eat as late. You may wish to do the same. In my case I can't combine meals because I have a hard enough time eating the regular amount of food (I have an adjustable gastric band).

[jaim91]

Your dream = Self fulfilling prophecy...

...MAKE IT HAPPEN BABE!

[storm1507]

Good morning Penney.

Make sure you pass the test tomorrow night. Actually you need to ACE it. :)

BTW, what kind of guns does Rick collect?

[HoosierHardGain]

I had a dream last night about competing ... I was in a Figure comp and placed 1st :D I was having doubts about my ability to do this .. perhaps my subconscious it telling me different. Have any of you all's dream about competing like this? I had a dream last year that placed me first, too. I ignored that one, though.


It was your mind telling you that you can do it...all you gotta do is do the work that Jaime gives you.

[getnfit2007]

make that dream be a reality! You can do it!

[deltpecx]

I don't like eating that late either. A couple of people suggested to me that I could combine meals so I won't have to eat as late. You may wish to do the same.


GENIUS!! Now, why didn't I think of that?

Another 'Well duh' moment.

[IronIc]

Your dream = Self fulfilling prophecy...

...MAKE IT HAPPEN BABE!
:o I'm taking you on this ride with me! ;)


Good morning Penney.

Make sure you pass the test tomorrow night. Actually you need to ACE it. :)

BTW, what kind of guns does Rick collect?
Storm, he collects mainly pistols and rifles -- a few original revolvers from 1870-1920, but mostly repro. Some WWII German pistols. He has a ton of rifles. I told him he could outfit a small army, lol.


It was your mind telling you that you can do it...all you gotta do is do the work that Jaime gives you.
The gym work is a given, hard as it is. The diet is by far the hardest part of it all, which we all know. And you know, it's not the eating of the clean foods that is hard, it's working around those around us who don't want to eat clean ... and get crabby from us doing it. The longer I work with this the more I admire people who compete, because IT IS HARD.


make that dream be a reality! You can do it!
Thanks sweetie! :)


GENIUS!! Now, why didn't I think of that?

Another 'Well duh' moment.
LOL! If you can, by all means do it. I can't so I am stuck with eating at 10:30, lol :o

[rpaul11]

:o I'm taking you on this ride with me! ;)



she better hang on tight...it's gonna be a wild one :D

[IronIc]

she better hang on tight...it's gonna be a wild one :D
Hehheheh, it already is!!!! :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Howdy, Penney...just dropping of some luv

[jaim91]

she better hang on tight...it's gonna be a wild one :D

Dude, I drew the map!!!!

I'm ready for this ride! :D I'm jsut making sure Penney's holdin' on tight!

[push_it]

Just curious Penny... what is holding you back from competing? You have the dreams and it sounds like you would love to and you have a great coach that would get you where you need to be, so why not?

[IronIc]

Howdy, Penney...just dropping of some luv
:o :D


Dude, I drew the map!!!!

I'm ready for this ride! :D I'm jsut making sure Penney's holdin' on tight!
I may need straps for this. LOL! ;)


Just curious Penny... what is holding you back from competing? You have the dreams and it sounds like you would love to and you have a great coach that would get you where you need to be, so why not?
Just the normal jitters -- I am 47 years old, never been really fit in my life and I have alot of weight to lose. Plus discipline has never been one of my strong suits :o That is getting better, though.

Having the Jaiminator in my corner definitely helps :D

[getnfit2007]

Having the Jaiminator in my corner definitely helps :D

Ummm thats $10 to Hoo's for using that name! hehe...Hoo's are we millionaires yet?

[IronIc]

Ummm thats $10 to Hoo's for using that name! hehe...Hoo's are we millionaires yet?
Hahhaha, not if it's used in my journal ;) I get that cut ya know! :p

[getnfit2007]

Hahhaha, not if it's used in my journal ;) I get that cut ya know! :p

you throwing in new rules!

[IronIc]

you throwing in new rules!
Hee hee it's what I do best ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

Ummm thats $10 to Hoo's for using that name! hehe...Hoo's are we millionaires yet?

We? I only pay a portion to Jaime...and since Penney is a client of Jaime, she gets free use of the term.

[push_it]

I think anyone who has Jaime as a trainer has the right to use the name 'Jaiminator' :)

[HoosierHardGain]

I think anyone who has Jaime as a trainer has the right to use the name 'Jaiminator' :)

Yeah...but it probably comes out "#%$!@&*!$ Jaiminator!!!!"

[jaim91]

We? I only pay a portion to Jaime...and since Penney is a client of Jaime, she gets free use of the term.

Wait...so if Penney is my client, and she gets free use, does that mean I don't get a portion when she uses it :(


I think anyone who has Jaime as a trainer has the right to use the name 'Jaiminator' :)

Ya...it's like an exclusive club, ya hurrrd? :D


Yeah...but it probably comes out "#%$!@&*!$ Jaiminator!!!!"

Real nice Hoos...:cool:

[aftrshok]

Yeah...but it probably comes out "#%$!@&*!$ Jaiminator!!!!"

LMAO!!!! So true, so true!!!! :D

[rpaul11]

Dude, I drew the map!!!!

I'm ready for this ride! :D I'm jsut making sure Penney's holdin' on tight!

you may have drawn the map....but you can't take into account what the driver is gonna do :D

[IronIc]

We? I only pay a portion to Jaime...and since Penney is a client of Jaime, she gets free use of the term.
I am priviledged ... privvied!!!!! lol :p


I think anyone who has Jaime as a trainer has the right to use the name 'Jaiminator' :)
+

Yeah...but it probably comes out "#%$!@&*!$ Jaiminator!!!!"
Hahahahaha!!!! Sometimes ;):p

[IronIc]

Wait...so if Penney is my client, and she gets free use, does that mean I don't get a portion when she uses it : (
We may have to write a contract on this :D:p


Ya...it's like an exclusive club, ya hurrrd? : D
Heh only the freakiest freaks can freely admit they are in our club, hehe! :D


Real nice Hoos...: cool :
It only happens during the T-squats and Bulgarian squats!!!! ;) lol


LMAO!!!! So true, so true!!!!
Hey now, you guys are getting me in trouble! :D


you may have drawn the map....but you can't take into account what the driver is gonna do : D
:mad: Are you saying I am unpredictable, Rich???




















:p You are right:o

[IronIc]

I did one hour of power yoga this afternoon. Alot of very nice stretches ... some almost impossible movements like 1-legged warrior poses, lol -- and more of those damn T-pushups! I can't escape them!!!! :eek:

I was going to do cardio after work as well, but had to go straight home because it is SNOWING AGAIN :mad: 5-8" tonight, blizzard conditions :mad: They promised it was over yesterday! Darn weathermen!

I may do some jumping jacks & squats for a little cardio here at home, or use one of my tapes.

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Today's eats:

#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: Packet tuna, 1/2 cup aspharagus, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#3: 2 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds, 1/2 grapefruit
#4: 5 oz chicken, 12 almonds, 1/2 cup aspharagus 2 tbsp salsa
#5: TBE: Sludge shake
#6: TBE: 1 lean burger, 1/2 cup Kroger egg whites

[HoosierHardGain]

Wait...so if Penney is my client, and she gets free use, does that mean I don't get a portion when she uses it :(



Ya...it's like an exclusive club, ya hurrrd? :D



Real nice Hoos...:cool:

hehehehe...look at it this way, she is PROMOTING the use of the term which causes others to want to use it, which means more revenue!


Looks like ya had a good day, Penney!

[rpaul11]

:mad: Are you saying I am unpredictable, Rich???



:p You are right:o

NO I was not






























I was thinking insane :p

[IronIc]

hehehehe...look at it this way, she is PROMOTING the use of the term which causes others to want to use it, which means more revenue!
Hey, I'm a great promoter! :D


Looks like ya had a good day, Penney!
It was great until it started snowing! lol Is it snowing in Hoosierland right now?


NO I was not






























I was thinking insane :p
Now, that's a serious accusation, Rich. NO matter what you have heard, I buried just one body in my basement, not 3!!!!!

[chicana_peach]

I did one hour of power yoga this afternoon. Alot of very nice stretches ... some almost impossible movements like 1-legged warrior poses, lol -- and more of those damn T-pushups! I can't escape them!!!! :eek:

I was going to do cardio after work as well, but had to go straight home because it is SNOWING AGAIN :mad: 5-8" tonight, blizzard conditions :mad: They promised it was over yesterday! Darn weathermen!

I may do some jumping jacks & squats for a little cardio here at home, or use one of my tapes.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Today's eats:

#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: Packet tuna, 1/2 cup aspharagus, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#3: 2 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds, 1/2 grapefruit
#4: 5 oz chicken, 12 almonds, 1/2 cup aspharagus 2 tbsp salsa
#5: TBE: Sludge shake
#6: TBE: 1 lean burger, 1/2 cup Kroger egg whites

Nice! I always think Yoga is not really a workout, then i tried it a few times. I need to get back to it. Burpees FTW ;) hehe, my first time using that.

[rpaul11]

Now, that's a serious accusation, Rich. NO matter what you have heard, I buried just one body in my basement, not 3!!!!!

you are SUCH an underacheiver :D

[HoosierHardGain]

It's cooolllllddd Penney!

You and Rick snuggle up next to a fire and keep warm ;)

[IronIc]

Nice! I always think Yoga is not really a workout, then i tried it a few times. I need to get back to it. Burpees FTW ;) hehe, my first time using that.
The first time I did Power Yoga, I was sore as hell for several days!!!! :D


you are SUCH an underacheiver :D
Yeah ... I know ... :o


It's cooolllllddd Penney!

You and Rick snuggle up next to a fire and keep warm ;)
We will! That is one good thing about cold weather!!!! :o lol

[chicana_peach]

Did you do a class or something on your own for the Power Yoga?

Penney, i think you and me had a love obsession with the deadlifts. :D

[sueljo]

I did one hour of power yoga this afternoon. Alot of very nice stretches ... some almost impossible movements like 1-legged warrior poses, lol -- and more of those damn T-pushups! I can't escape them!!!! :eek:

I was going to do cardio after work as well, but had to go straight home because it is SNOWING AGAIN :mad: 5-8" tonight, blizzard conditions :mad: They promised it was over yesterday! Darn weathermen!

Hey Penney. More snow!! Ugh. At least you got some exercise in earlier today.

[Seawren]

Hi Penney, Hope all is well with you and you are managing through all the snow! Power Yoga sounds like an awesome workout!

[ArchAngel'73]

I hope the snow eases up.
If not, you're just going to have to run in it to get your cardio in.:D

[HoosierHardGain]

We will! That is one good thing about cold weather!!!! :o lol

You lil devil you ;)

[Hibiscus09]

Penney!! Hi there! *hug* I feel bad because I forget to come over to this section. I am ditzy!!

Thanks for visiting me so much in my journal. You are a sweetheart!

Yesterday I could walk outside sans jacket and today it is freezing A and snow flurries!! :D Cool beans! We hardly ever see it.

I hope you have a fantastic Wednesday!!

[push_it]

Sounds like you had a good session in the gym.
More snow eh?..... Yuck :p It's actually starting to get warm here.

[IronIc]

Did you do a class or something on your own for the Power Yoga?
There's a lady here at work who does the classes. She did cardio class last year, too.


Penney, i think you and me had a love obsession with the deadlifts.
I do love deadlifts (although sometimes that can wear thin when there's alot of reps in one set! :p ) I love how they give you DOMS everywhere in your body :D


Hey Penney. More snow!! Ugh. At least you got some exercise in earlier today.
Good morning Sue! :)


Hi Penney, Hope all is well with you and you are managing through all the snow! Power Yoga sounds like an awesome workout!
Hi Catherine! Power Yoga is very good. I do the first leg of my new program today, yay!


I hope the snow eases up.
If not, you're just going to have to run in it to get your cardio in.
No more snow at least through the weekend, lol ... heck, shoveling the stuff is pretty good HIIT :D


You lil devil you
What can I say? ;) lol


Penney!! Hi there! *hug* I feel bad because I forget to come over to this section. I am ditzy!!

Thanks for visiting me so much in my journal. You are a sweetheart!
No prob ... it's hard keeping track of more than one forum at a time. At least it is for me! :p


Yesterday I could walk outside sans jacket and today it is freezing A and snow flurries!! Cool beans! We hardly ever see it.

I hope you have a fantastic Wednesday!!
Snow is a rarity where you live, Diane. It's a pain here unless you don't have to drive. Most people in Cincinnati don't know how to drive in the snow ... which really is a shame since we get it every year, heh.


Sounds like you had a good session in the gym.
More snow eh?..... Yuck It's actually starting to get warm here.
It's supposed to get up to about 50 or so this weekend! :D

[HoosierHardGain]

It's supposed to get up to about 50 or so this weekend! :D

Same here...but supposed to rain, too. Which means with all this snow, it's going to be flood city! I bet the Ohio River will be close to overflow stage if you guys get much rain.

[aftrshok]

Hey Penney, how are you doing today?

[IronIc]

Same here...but supposed to rain, too. Which means with all this snow, it's going to be flood city! I bet the Ohio River will be close to overflow stage if you guys get much rain.
It may be time to build that ark ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

It may be time to build that ark ;)

You could get Skipper Ryal to pilot it!


(only folks from the Cincinnati area will get the reference, sorry)

[IronIc]

You could get Skipper Ryal to pilot it!


(only folks from the Cincinnati area will get the reference, sorry)
Skipper Ryle, lol! :o We were on his show once. We were in the contest where you can to roll a marshmallow on a string up your mouth :D I was 5 I think.

[push_it]

So have you found a competition in your area you can enter in? ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

Skipper Ryle, lol! :o We were on his show once. We were in the contest where you can to roll a marshmallow on a string up your mouth :D I was 5 I think.

My brother was on Uncle Al!

[IronIc]

So have you found a competition in your area you can enter in? ;)
Wee-eellllll ... there are competitions all over this area, some large, some small. The Northern Kentucky is literally up the street from where I live, but that is a pretty large comp, so I don't know if I'll do that one next year or not. There's smaller comps in Florence, KY, which is about 20 minutes from where I live, or even the comp that Hoos is in this year (Natural Indiana). Of course, that's a good way from my place of habitation ;) There are others all over Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana.


My brother was on Uncle Al!
I have heard, from many many people, that Uncle Al was MEAN!!!!!! :eek:

[HoosierHardGain]

I have heard, from many many people, that Uncle Al was MEAN!!!!!! :eek:

I've heard that too...not sure if it was an urban legend or not.


What does J-Me have you doing tonight?

[sueljo]

Hey Penney. What's on the workout agenda today? Hope your not snowed in.

[jaim91]

Penney's plan today:

Diet
Supersets:

Fork putdowns + Table pushaways

Training
Single Sets:

Busting her Ass!!!! :D

[IronIc]

I've heard that too...not sure if it was an urban legend or not.
Both him and Captain Wendy were supposed to be pretty cranky to the kids.


What does J-Me have you doing tonight?
+

Hey Penney. What's on the workout agenda today? Hope your not snowed in.
Hehhehe Look Below!!!! ;)


Penney's plan today:

Diet
Supersets:

Fork putdowns + Table pushaways

Training
Single Sets:

Busting her Ass!!!! :D
Ha ha ha!!!! :D Yep, the fork putdowns & table pushaways are really brutal sets!!!! :D Our little work thing was cancelled tonight. Thank God! :o
Lotsa squats & planks. Good clean fun :p

[HoosierHardGain]

Penney's plan today:

Diet
Supersets:

Fork putdowns + Table pushaways

Training
Single Sets:

Busting her Ass!!!! :D

Otherwise known as the "Jaiminator Plan"

[sueljo]

Penney's plan today:

Diet
Supersets:
Fork putdowns + Table pushaways


Ha Ha this is too funny! I might need to utilize this diet plan one day. I have been having visions of fresh baked bread lately.

[HoosierHardGain]

Ha ha ha!!!! :D Yep, the fork putdowns & table pushaways are really brutal sets!!!! :D Our little work thing was cancelled tonight. Thank God! :o
Lotsa squats & planks. Good clean fun :p

The push aways are what get me everytime :(

[IronIc]

Otherwise known as the "Jaiminator Plan"
AKA Jaiminator Pain ;)


Ha Ha this is too funny! I might need to utilize this diet plan one day. I have been having visions of fresh baked bread lately.
Yummy! Bread is the devil ...as are Starbucks pastries :p Too bad we just can't make them non-fattening!


The push aways are what get me everytime :(
We are genetically programmed to like fattening foods. Darn evolution! :o

[HoosierHardGain]

AKA Jaiminator Pain ;)

Ahhhhh! We have a new saying!!!!!

[IronIc]

Ahhhhh! We have a new saying!!!!!
Heh heh heh :D

[chicana_peach]

Hi Penney! I see your plan from the Jaminator! HAHA! Too funny. Go kill it!

You weren't lying about those deadlift DOMS. I GOT A$$ DOMS today :D

[IronIc]

Hi Penney! I see your plan from the Jaminator! HAHA! Too funny. Go kill it!

You weren't lying about those deadlift DOMS. I GOT A$$ DOMS today :D
Don't you love it??? :D Deads kill my traps, too :cool:

[IronIc]

Day 1 of Jaime's new plan! Alot of fun stuff :)

PRISONER SQUAT: 15, 15, 15
This is a carry over from the last program. Great exercise -- and I am finding out, from doing all these BW squats -- that my knee flexibility is slowly getting better :)
JUMPING JACKS: 40, 40, 40
Another carryover. Not as many reps as in the former plan, but still a ****load of them :D
PLANK: 45s, 45s, 45s
The last set of 45 seconds left me shaking, lol. I am alot stronger with these than I was in the past. Before, I could barely hold a plank for 15 seconds. These were from pushup position.
STABILITY BALL LEG CURL: 15, 15, 15
More carryover torture, lol ;)
INCLINE PUSHUP: 8/4, 8/4, 6/6
More pushup fun. I did these on a press bench.
SIDE PLANK: 10s, 20s, 20s each side:eek:
I started from the left side because it's so much weaker than my right -- somehow I gained strength for the last 2 sets. I could hold for just 10 seconds on my left side the first set. This is hard and really works your core!
DB SUMO SQUAT: 15x15, 20x15, 25x15
I went light tonight to find what weight DB would suit me. All were light ... I will have to start with a 30 lb'er next time I do these.
INVERTED ROW: 8, 8, 8:o
I could not do one rep full body on these, so I had to do it from my butt upward. It was actually easy that way -- I will have to keep on trying to do reps full body on these. I bet this really works your back when done properly!

CARDIO: LISS
10 minutes on the elliptical pre, 20 minutes on the treadmill post. On the treadmill I was getting nauseous and almost stopped at 15 minutes ... but crushed through it and made my time. This workout sneaks up on you! :D

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

Eats:
#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: 1 packet tuna, 1/2 cup aspharagus, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#3: 1.75 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds
#4: 5 oz chicker, 1/2 cup green beans, 12 almonds, 2 tbsp salsa
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#6: TBE -- 2 whole eggs, 1 cup Kroger egg whites

Eats perfect throughout :D

[The Solution]

You put a big ass smile on my face penney. Eats and WO on point.

See how good you feel, and how happy you are?

KEEP THIS GOING

[rpaul11]

Eats perfect throughout :D

I like hearing this

[FitIron]

Day 1 of Jaime's new plan! Alot of fun stuff :)

PRISONER SQUAT: 15, 15, 15
This is a carry over from the last program. Great exercise -- and I am finding out, from doing all these BW squats -- that my knee flexibility is slowly getting better :)
JUMPING JACKS: 40, 40, 40
Another carryover. Not as many reps as in the former plan, but still a ****load of them :D
PLANK: 45s, 45s, 45s
The last set of 45 seconds left me shaking, lol. I am alot stronger with these than I was in the past. Before, I could barely hold a plank for 15 seconds. These were from pushup position.
STABILITY BALL LEG CURL: 15, 15, 15
More carryover torture, lol ;)
INCLINE PUSHUP: 8/4, 8/4, 6/6
More pushup fun. I did these on a press bench.
SIDE PLANK: 10s, 20s, 20s each side:eek:
I started from the left side because it's so much weaker than my right -- somehow I gained strength for the last 2 sets. I could hold for just 10 seconds on my left side the first set. This is hard and really works your core!
DB SUMO SQUAT: 15x15, 20x15, 25x15
I went light tonight to find what weight DB would suit me. All were light ... I will have to start with a 30 lb'er next time I do these.
INVERTED ROW: 8, 8, 8:o
I could not do one rep full body on these, so I had to do it from my butt upward. It was actually easy that way -- I will have to keep on trying to do reps full body on these. I bet this really works your back when done properly!

CARDIO: LISS
10 minutes on the elliptical pre, 20 minutes on the treadmill post. On the treadmill I was getting nauseous and almost stopped at 15 minutes ... but crushed through it and made my time. This workout sneaks up on you! :D

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

Eats:
#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: 1 packet tuna, 1/2 cup aspharagus, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#3: 1.75 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds
#4: 5 oz chicker, 1/2 cup green beans, 12 almonds, 2 tbsp salsa
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#6: TBE -- 2 whole eggs, 1 cup Kroger egg whites

Eats perfect throughout :D

Uh oh!! somebody is doing summin new!

i see major freakiness in ur future....

[jaim91]

Yay for good eats!

And I'm glad you liked the plan!

If the inverted rows are too hard, put your calves/feet under a flat bench, so that your lower legs are being supported (that way, you lift less weight)

[IronIc]

You put a big ass smile on my face penney. Eats and WO on point.

See how good you feel, and how happy you are?

KEEP THIS GOING
Heheheheh, I like to make you smile, Bob ;)


I like hearing this
It feels good to eat clean! I swear, I do feel much better, energy better, everything. My gym performance sucks when I don't eat right :o


Uh oh!! somebody is doing summin new!

i see major freakiness in ur future....
There is freakiness now! :D hehehe Have a nice night, Tony! :)

[jaim91]

Yay for good eats!

And I'm glad you liked the plan!

If the inverted rows are too hard, put your calves/feet under a flat bench, so that your lower legs are being supported (that way, you lift less weight)

bump!

[Seawren]

Day 1 of Jaime's new plan! Alot of fun stuff :)

PRISONER SQUAT: 15, 15, 15
This is a carry over from the last program. Great exercise -- and I am finding out, from doing all these BW squats -- that my knee flexibility is slowly getting better :)
JUMPING JACKS: 40, 40, 40
Another carryover. Not as many reps as in the former plan, but still a ****load of them :D
PLANK: 45s, 45s, 45s
The last set of 45 seconds left me shaking, lol. I am alot stronger with these than I was in the past. Before, I could barely hold a plank for 15 seconds. These were from pushup position.
STABILITY BALL LEG CURL: 15, 15, 15
More carryover torture, lol ;)
INCLINE PUSHUP: 8/4, 8/4, 6/6
More pushup fun. I did these on a press bench.
SIDE PLANK: 10s, 20s, 20s each side:eek:
I started from the left side because it's so much weaker than my right -- somehow I gained strength for the last 2 sets. I could hold for just 10 seconds on my left side the first set. This is hard and really works your core!
DB SUMO SQUAT: 15x15, 20x15, 25x15
I went light tonight to find what weight DB would suit me. All were light ... I will have to start with a 30 lb'er next time I do these.
INVERTED ROW: 8, 8, 8:o
I could not do one rep full body on these, so I had to do it from my butt upward. It was actually easy that way -- I will have to keep on trying to do reps full body on these. I bet this really works your back when done properly!

CARDIO: LISS
10 minutes on the elliptical pre, 20 minutes on the treadmill post. On the treadmill I was getting nauseous and almost stopped at 15 minutes ... but crushed through it and made my time. This workout sneaks up on you! :D

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~``

Eats:
#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: 1 packet tuna, 1/2 cup aspharagus, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#3: 1.75 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds
#4: 5 oz chicker, 1/2 cup green beans, 12 almonds, 2 tbsp salsa
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#6: TBE -- 2 whole eggs, 1 cup Kroger egg whites

Eats perfect throughout :D

What a great day Penney! Absolute Perfection!!! I know you feel good!!

[Tifflex]

Way to kick azz Penney! You're doing well:).

[aftrshok]

Awesome workout and eats yesterday!!!! :D

You're doing great!!!

[blsmith]

Great job again Penney! Keep it up and I'll see you on stage in no time.

[HoosierHardGain]

Wow, Penney...I am hella impressed! That was one intense workout and to be honest, I am not sure I could have done it!

Great work, Ms. KY!

[rpaul11]

Wow, Penney...I am hella impressed! That was one intense workout and to be honest, I am not sure I could have done it!

Great work, Ms. KY!

um....maybe you should spell out kentucky.....just sayin :D


Great work ms. penny :)

[Mountain_Goat]

I'll bet somebody is sore today!!! Nice new workout!!! Inverted rows...I gotta look that up.

[push_it]

Great work. Looks like you are doing awsome on the new plan.
Way to push through cardio. I know it can be hard sometimes but that's when we need to buckle down and Get R Done!;)

[IronIc]

bump!
LOL! I know I missed something :o


What a great day Penney! Absolute Perfection!!! I know you feel good!!
Thanks Cynthia! How are you today?


Way to kick azz Penney! You're doing well.
Thanks Tiff!


Awesome workout and eats yesterday!!!!

You're doing great!!!
Thanks Brian! I am rockin and rollin ;)


Great job again Penney! Keep it up and I'll see you on stage in no time.
Thanks Brian! How are you today?


Wow, Penney...I am hella impressed! That was one intense workout and to be honest, I am not sure I could have done it!

Great work, Ms. KY!
I think you would do fine, Hoos ;) The inverted rows were alot harder than they looked on YouTube, lol. But I'll get them!


um....maybe you should spell out kentucky.....just sayin


Great work ms. penny)
KY = the state or jelly??? :eek: heheheh

Good morning, Rich! :)


I'll bet somebody is sore today!!! Nice new workout!!! Inverted rows...I gotta look that up.
I expect major core soreness :D How are you this morning, Mountain Goat?


Great work. Looks like you are doing awsome on the new plan.
Way to push through cardio. I know it can be hard sometimes but that's when we need to buckle down and Get R Done!
Yeah ... my tummy was complaining and I wanted to stop REALLY bad :o But, I Got R Done ;)

[blsmith]

I'm okay Penney thanks. At least I know the reason behind my mood...

[storm1507]

Good morning Penney.

Nice job lately. Under 200# yet?

I guess Rick is mostly into the military stuff? Nice old revolvers...I think I have one old Winchester made in 1900, but that is my oldest.

[IronIc]

I'm okay Penney thanks. At least I know the reason behind my mood...
It's good to hear you're okay, Brian! Chin up! :)


Good morning Penney.

Nice job lately. Under 200# yet?
I'll find out Monday when I weigh in again :o Chances are good as long as I'm good!!! Hee hee :o


I guess Rick is mostly into the military stuff? Nice old revolvers...I think I have one old Winchester made in 1900, but that is my oldest.
Rick loves military stuff. He collects all kinds of different things, actually.

He's not a hunter or anything, though. He used to go to the range alot, but not lately.

BTW WHAT HAPPENED TO UK??????? :mad: We're slippin, man!!! :eek:

[IronIc]

Today is a cardio day ... I would like to try a little of the Tabitha stuff -- Jaime, if you see my post here would 1x8 intervals be cool -- 20 on, 10 off? After that about 30 minutes of LISS? It sounds good to me :)

I'll probably do jumping jacks and step ups, because they are 1)easy to do and 2)yet brutal when you do enough of them ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

Today is a cardio day ... I would like to try a little of the Tabitha stuff -- Jaime, if you see my post here would 1x8 intervals be cool -- 20 on, 10 off? After that about 30 minutes of LISS? It sounds good to me :)

I'll probably do jumping jacks and step ups, because they are 1)easy to do and 2)yet brutal when you do enough of them ;)

Penney jumping in on the Tabata!!!

WTG, girl!

[push_it]

I did skipping and steps ups yesterday.
You say you plan to do 1 x 8 intervals.... isn't doing steps up and jumping jacks 2 x 8 intervals?

[jaim91]

1) I'd hazard a guess to say you're under 200...FO SHO! I can't wait to see the real numbers!

2) Start with 1 interval ONLY of tabata. Either jumping jacks, or step ups. Do 1 x 8 - 20 on:10 off. Then finish with 25 minutes Liss :)

[IronIc]

Penney jumping in on the Tabata!!!

WTG, girl!
I've always wanted to try it, Hoos :)


I did skipping and steps ups yesterday.
You say you plan to do 1 x 8 intervals.... isn't doing steps up and jumping jacks 2 x 8 intervals?
Yep, you're right ... lol :o I meant2 x 8 :p


1) I'd hazard a guess to say you're under 200...FO SHO! I can't wait to see the real numbers!
As long as I am good this weekend it's gonna happen! :D


2) Start with 1 interval ONLY of tabata. Either jumping jacks, or step ups. Do 1 x 8 - 20 on:10 off. Then finish with 25 minutes Liss :)
Cool! :) Will do. It'll be good brutal fun :D

[nockowt1]

Great workout and even better eats. I'm really impressed by those planks (they totally kick my ass).

[IronIc]

Great workout and even better eats. I'm really impressed by those planks (they totally kick my ass).
Thanks Kevin! When I first did planks last year I could barely hold for 15 seconds or so. Doing these exercises has really strengthened my body all around ;)

[IronIc]

Cardio -- Tabitha step-ups: 20 sec on/10 sec off x 8. I think I'll do jumping jacks next time. J-Me, is HIIT once or twice weekly? I think you said once but remind me :)
Afterwards, 25 minutes LISS on the treadmill.

Eats:
#1: Sludge w/strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: 2 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds
#3: Roasted chicken breast (yummy!), 1/2 cup green beans (forgot the almonds, lol)
#4: 1 packet tuna, 1/2 cup green beans, 12 almonds
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#6: TBE -- 1 lean burger, 1/2 cup Kroger egg whites, 12 almonds (to make up for the missed almonds earlier) :)

[FitIron]

Cardio -- Tabitha step-ups: 20 sec on/10 sec off x 8. I think I'll do jumping jacks next time. J-Me, is HIIT once or twice weekly? I think you said once but remind me :)
Afterwards, 25 minutes LISS on the treadmill.

Eats:
#1: Sludge w/strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: 2 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds
#3: Roasted chicken breast (yummy!), 1/2 cup green beans (forgot the almonds, lol)
#4: 1 packet tuna, 1/2 cup green beans, 12 almonds
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#6: TBE -- 1 lean burger, 1/2 cup Kroger egg whites, 12 almonds (to make up for the missed almonds earlier) :)

:eek:

You seem so excited about torturing yourself with that cardio.....GREAT JOB!

FREAK..........:D

[IronIc]

:eek:

You seem so excited about torturing yourself with that cardio.....GREAT JOB!

FREAK..........:D
I love it when you call me a freak, freak!!!! :D

Spinning is great torture, too :p

[rpaul11]

I love it when you call me a freak, freak!!!! :D

Spinning is great torture, too :p

like spinning in circles till you puke?

[IronIc]

like spinning in circles till you puke?
Hahhaha, those spinning rides at amusement parks make alot of people puke :p

[HoosierHardGain]

Welcome to Tabata, Penney

[Seawren]

Hey Penney, You use a lingo here I don't understand :confused: What is a tabitha and how do you do it on and off? :o

Great job on those planks! I can only handle 20 - 25 seconds of them!

:)

[push_it]

Awsome job with the cardio. Very Nice!:o

[Tifflex]

Happy Friday Penney!

[blsmith]

Hope you have a great Friday Penney

[IronIc]

Welcome to Tabata, Penney
It should be interesting. I have always been interested in Tabatha and I look forward to increasing it week by week.


Hey Penney, You use a lingo here I don't understand :confused: What is a tabitha and how do you do it on and off?
Good morning Cynthia! Tabatha is a form of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) cardio -- you take a BW exercise like squats, jumping jacks, step-ups, etc and go at the highest intensity you can for say 20 seconds, then take 10 seconds off (using active rest), then go full intensity again for 20 seconds. I did this for 8 intervals with step ups last night. I am starting w/one exercise, and will ad them as time goes by. It is fun!


Great job on those planks! I can only handle 20 - 25 seconds of them!


Thanks Cynthia! I am pleased with the strength increases in my core.


Awsome job with the cardio. Very Nice!
Thanks Push It! :) How are you today?


Happy Friday Penney!


Hope you have a great Friday Penney
Happy Friday y'alls! :)

[HoosierHardGain]

It should be interesting. I have always been interested in Tabatha and I look forward to increasing it week by week.


Tabata is certainly intense! For your work, you get a big ole slap on the butt!

:D


Hope everything is going well down in the Nati!

[blsmith]

Is it Tabata or Tabatha, Penney?

[IronIc]

Tabata is certainly intense! For your work, you get a big ole slap on the butt!

:D
Sweet! :p



Hope everything is going well down in the Nati!
It's Friday! That by itself is good ... I sleep in tomorrow! I will not allow consciousness until at least 9:30!!!! hehe ;)

My energy has really taken an upswinig. I don't know if it's my workouts, or the fact I am eating right on plan. Probably both ;)

[IronIc]

Is it Tabata or Tabatha, Penney?
Tabatha :) You outta try it, Brian!

Edited to say: It IS Tabata. Sorry! :o

[HoosierHardGain]

Tabatha :)

Tabatha was the girl on Bewitched!

[IronIc]

Tabatha was the girl on Bewitched!
Indeed she was! (The daughter)

[HoosierHardGain]

Besides sleeping in, any big Penney plans this weekend?

[aftrshok]

Hey Penney how ya doin? :D

[IronIc]

Besides sleeping in, any big Penney plans this weekend?
I think we're just going to take it easy. We've had 2 lazy weekends, which is really unusual for us! :) I do have gym time tonight and tomorrow.


Hey Penney how ya doin? :D
I'm great, Brian! You? :)

[aftrshok]

I'm great, Brian! You? :)

I'm here......

I think I'll feel better after I do Bi's & Tri's and calves today, I'm going to our church's gym to workout so I'll have to do a few things different. :)

[IronIc]

I'm here......

I think I'll feel better after I do Bi's & Tri's and calves today, I'm going to our church's gym to workout so I'll have to do a few things different. :)
Does your church have alot of equipment? It's very convenient having more than 1 gym to go to.

[IronIc]

Tabatha :) You outta try it, Brian!

Edited to say: It IS Tabata. Sorry! :o
Bumping :o

[HoosierHardGain]

Bumping :o

hehehehe....I thought you just made a typo earlier

[blsmith]

Bumping :o

I was trying to subtly tell you that Penney...:)

[aftrshok]

Does your church have alot of equipment? It's very convenient having more than 1 gym to go to.

they've got these weight machines: seated row, lat pulldown, shoulder press, bench press, pec deck, leg press, seated leg extension, lying leg curl, cable cross-over, weighted ab crunch and weighted back extension.

They also have DB's that go up to 50, 2 treadmills, stairmaster, elliptical and a recumbent bike.

It works in a pinch or when I want to be alone. :)

[jaim91]

Yay for eating right on plan, and the energy being in an upswing!

WOO!!!

P.S. If I do them enough, maybe they'll scrap the Tabat(h)a thing altogether, and just call it Jaiminator training :D

[rpaul11]

ok Penny...that is whole week of clean eating and hard workouts and you feel great :) Remember that ;)

[Seawren]

Hi Penney! Hope your weekend is great!

[IronIc]

hehehehe....I thought you just made a typo earlier
+

I was trying to subtly tell you that Penney...
Hehhehe whoops!!!! :o :p


they've got these weight machines: seated row, lat pulldown, shoulder press, bench press, pec deck, leg press, seated leg extension, lying leg curl, cable cross-over, weighted ab crunch and weighted back extension.

They also have DB's that go up to 50, 2 treadmills, stairmaster, elliptical and a recumbent bike.

It works in a pinch or when I want to be alone.
That sounds just like the gym I have at work, Brian. Sometimes it is nice to work out alone :D


Yay for eating right on plan, and the energy being in an upswing!

WOO!!!
Thanks Jaime! It makes a huge difference :D


P.S. If I do them enough, maybe they'll scrap the Tabat(h)a thing altogether, and just call it Jaiminator training
LOL! You're pretty innovative, so I expect Jaiminator-original programs in the near future :)


ok Penny...that is whole week of clean eating and hard workouts and you feel great Remember that
Yep, as long as I stay away from strong coffee in the afternoon! :o


Hi Penney! Hope your weekend is great!
Hey Cynthia! :)

[IronIc]

Good Saturday morning ladies and gents! I got sick to my stomach late yesterday afternoon, which I blame on drinking a Venti Starbucks at about 2 pm :rolleyes: I really need to ditch the afternoon coffee. Sometimes it bothers me, other times it does not. Rick actually quit drinking it a few months ago. Maybe I should do the same??? :o

Workout: 25 minutes LISS on the treadmill. I was intending to work out, but the nausea got to me :( So ... it wound up being a cardio day. Today is workout day. I feel better.

Eats:
#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup green beans, 12 almonds
#3: 1.75 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds
#4: 5 oz chicken, 1 cup green beans, 12 almonds
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries

I got home really nauseous, so I did not eat a final meal. I did have some potato chips & mixed nuts while watching TV with Rick later after I laid down and felt better -- that is my cheat meal. That's okay because we are staying home this morning and I can fix some eggs and oatmeal for bfast. We plan to go to the steak house later, which has tons of clean items :)

[deltpecx]

Glad to hear you're feeling better.

[IronIc]

Glad to hear you're feeling better.
Yeah, me too! :o I thought I was going to hurl on my way home from the gym -- after doing just 25 minutes of light cardio!

[rpaul11]

Yeah, me too! :o I thought I was going to hurl on my way home from the gym -- after doing just 25 minutes of light cardio!

possibly just a small stomach virus? Regardless glad you are feeling better... :)

Steakhouse....mmmmmmmmmmmmm :D Steak :D

Get those chips out of your house woman :D

[deltpecx]

Yeah, me too! :o I thought I was going to hurl on my way home from the gym -- after doing just 25 minutes of light cardio!


I think the Kiwis have the best term for this;

technocolor yawn.

[Hibiscus09]

Good Saturday morning ladies and gents! I got sick to my stomach late yesterday afternoon, which I blame on drinking a Venti Starbucks at about 2 pm :rolleyes: I really need to ditch the afternoon coffee. Sometimes it bothers me, other times it does not. Rick actually quit drinking it a few months ago. Maybe I should do the same??? :o

Workout: 25 minutes LISS on the treadmill. I was intending to work out, but the nausea got to me :( So ... it wound up being a cardio day. Today is workout day. I feel better.

Eats:
#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup green beans, 12 almonds
#3: 1.75 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds
#4: 5 oz chicken, 1 cup green beans, 12 almonds
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries

I got home really nauseous, so I did not eat a final meal. I did have some potato chips & mixed nuts while watching TV with Rick later after I laid down and felt better -- that is my cheat meal. That's okay because we are staying home this morning and I can fix some eggs and oatmeal for bfast. We plan to go to the steak house later, which has tons of clean items :)

I'm sorry about the tummy ache! Coffee in the afternoon does that to me also -- especially Starbucks -- it's such strong coffee!

Enjoy steak house night!!!

Happy Saturday!

[getnfit2007]

Penny, hope you feel better. Starbucks coffee getting people sick. Say it aint so!! Hope you have a great workout.

[IronIc]

possibly just a small stomach virus? Regardless glad you are feeling better...
Thanks Rich! My tummy is still a little weird, but I should be able to work out today ;)


Steakhouse....mmmmmmmmmmmmm :D Steak :D
Quite possibly the world's most perfect food :D


Get those chips out of your house woman : D
Hehehhe, they made a good cheat meal, because they helped soothe my tummy. The worse the carb, the more soothing to an achy stomach :p


I think the Kiwis have the best term for this;

technocolor yawn.
:eek: LOL! Let the river flow! :p


I'm sorry about the tummy ache! Coffee in the afternoon does that to me also -- especially Starbucks -- it's such strong coffee!
Heh, I should have known better! I love Starbucks, but each passing year my tummy likes it less and less! :o


Enjoy steak house night!!!

Happy Saturday!
Thanks Di! Same to you!

[IronIc]

Penny, hope you feel better. Starbucks coffee getting people sick. Say it aint so!! Hope you have a great workout.
My tummy totally rejected it yesterday, David :eek: I guess too much caffeine!!! lol

You have a good weekend too, sweetie! :)

[jaim91]

Hey hun!

I really hope you feel better....stick to the teas when going to Starbucks. The antioxidants are your friends! :D

P.S. Remember to be sensible when you go out to eat tonight...think of what I would have ;)

[IronIc]

Hey hun!

I really hope you feel better....stick to the teas when going to Starbucks. The antioxidants are your friends! :D
I love Tazo teas :)


P.S. Remember to be sensible when you go out to eat tonight...think of what I would have ;)
My plans are either filet mignon (which is pricey, but oh so good) or salmon and a side salad -- of course you have to choose 2 sides so I'll get veggies to take home. The salad will be either plain, or the dressing on the side. Sticking a fork in the dressing instead of drowning the salad in it help ;)

[jaim91]

YAY then!!!

[IronIc]

YAY then!!!
I have a Tabata question for you since you're here ...

When we add exercises to the routine, do we do 4 minutes of one exercise, then switch to another, or superset the exercises?

Also, when should I add another exercise to my Tabata routine? I'm just doing step ups right now.

Thanks Jaime! :)

[jaim91]

I have a Tabata question for you since you're here ...

When we add exercises to the routine, do we do 4 minutes of one exercise, then switch to another, or superset the exercises?

Also, when should I add another exercise to my Tabata routine? I'm just doing step ups right now.

Thanks Jaime! :)

You do 4 minutes of one, then the other...

You add more when I deem it appropriate to add more :p (just hold tight for now...)

[HoosierHardGain]

You do 4 minutes of one, then the other...

You add more when I deem it appropriate to add more :p (just hold tight for now...)

You know, Jaime really should have this huge gong sound and a booming voice proclaim, "The Jaiminator has spoken!" whenever she gives out advice :D


Looking good, Penney...I sure hope you're doing great down in KY.

[rpaul11]

You know, Jaime really should have this huge gong sound and a booming voice proclaim, "The Jaiminator has spoken!" whenever she gives out advice :D


Looking good, Penney...I sure hope you're doing great down in KY.

maybe like in the wizard of Oz....she could be in the corner behind the cutrain pusing buttons while "The Great and Powerful Jaiminator" speaks over the sound system and the lights flicker etc..:D

[jaim91]

You know, Jaime really should have this huge gong sound and a booming voice proclaim, "The Jaiminator has spoken!" whenever she gives out advice :D


maybe like in the wizard of Oz....she could be in the corner behind the cutrain pusing buttons while "The Great and Powerful Jaiminator" speaks over the sound system and the lights flicker etc..:D

"Pay no attention to the chick behind the abs...err...screen"

[push_it]

Hope you have a great weekend! Glad to hear your stomache is doing better.
I agree with Jaime... tea is tha bomb ;)

[IronIc]

You do 4 minutes of one, then the other...
:eek: Ouch! :p he he


You add more when I deem it appropriate to add more : p (just hold tight for now...)
He heh heh some of the circuit exercises that I have now are very cardiovascular ... can you say sweat??? ;)



You know, Jaime really should have this huge gong sound and a booming voice proclaim, "The Jaiminator has spoken!" whenever she gives out advice
LOL! Fer sure ... Jaiminator gives great advice. Da Penninator is a great and willing student of da Master ;)


Looking good, Penney...I sure hope you're doing great down in KY.
I'm much better today, Hoos, thank you! :)


maybe like in the wizard of Oz....she could be in the corner behind the cutrain pusing buttons while "The Great and Powerful Jaiminator" speaks over the sound system and the lights flicker etc..
+

"Pay no attention to the chick behind the abs...err...screen"
Ha ha ha!!!! :D I would have said, "Pay no attention to that woman behind the curtain!" but J-Me one upped me ... which is fine as long as I wind up with abs looking like hers does! :D


Hope you have a great weekend! Glad to hear your stomache is doing better.
I agree with Jaime... tea is tha bomb
Hey Push_it! :) I love tea, drink it all the time. I love coffee, too, but dayum Starbucks is wicked stuff. The flavored coffee that I fix at home does not upset my stomach.

[rpaul11]

:Hey Push_it! :) I love tea, drink it all the time. I love coffee, too, but dayum Starbucks is wicked stuff. The flavored coffee that I fix at home does not upset my stomach.

Starbucks coffee is repulsive to me. I don't drink the latte's or mochas and stuff. Just plain black coffee...and theirs is just downright awful if ya ask me.

I will go without before I go there.

Tea is good, and there are a lot of good decaf tea's also if you do that.

Starbucks does make a good iced green tea...but it's too cold for that chit now :D

[IronIc]

I worked at the little gym today :)

STEP-UP: 3x15sx10 each side
I made the step platform alot higher today, hence the smaller DBs. It was about 2.5" below my knees. Very very hard at the end.
BW SIFF SQUATS: 20, 20, 20
This is the first time that I have done these, or even heard of these. Squatting from your tip toes ... very difficult. I used a wide stance for the first 2 sets, then narrowed it for the last one.
OFF-SET PUSHUP (ON KNEES): 8, 8, 8 each side
I will begin to attempt these off my knees in a couple of weeks -- it still is difficult going all 8 reps w/o stopping (although I made it through all 3 sets tonight) :)
SPLIT SQUAT Q/FRONT FOOT ELEVATED: 10, 10, 10 each side
This is the Bulgarian split squat w/my front foot elevated. I started off with just one stepper for now. It actually made it easier for me to keep my balance. I still hate this exercise, lol, but I have noticed my quads pumping up nicely from it ... and I have noticed them getting harder. It'll be real sweet when I can actually see them! haha
PLANK ON BALL: 3x20s
:eek: This is hard. Satan himself invented Swiss balls, lol.
REVERSE LUNGE: 10, 10, 10 each side
I hate lunges too, but they're almost cake compared to Bulgarians :o
WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN: 3x87.5x8
The program calls for assisted chins, but the little gym does not have that equipment. So ... this was the closest to that.
STABILITY BALL ROLLOUT: 10, 10, 10
This is hard, too. I did not roll out very far -- I need to work on that.
STICK-UP: 12, 12, 12
You stand about 6" backed up from the wall, with your butt, shoulders, head, arms & hands touching the wall. You bring your hands up as far as possible above your head, then bring them back down. I have good shoulder mobility, but I still can't completely straighten them out at the top of the movement, especially towards the end of sets. It's harder than it looks!
BIRD DOG: 5, 5, 5 each side
Good balancing exercise.

CARDIO: Treadmill
LISS -- 10 min pre, 25 min post

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

Eats:
#1: 1/2 cup Kroger egg whites, 1 lean burger, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: Longhorn Steakhouse -- 7 oz. filet mignon, about 1 cup of broccoli. Good meal. I love steak.
#3: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#4: 5 oz chicken squares, 1/2 cup snap peas, 12 almonds, 2 tbsp salsa, 2 tbsp ff sour cream (I mixed the sour cream & salsa together & mixed it in the chicken. Yumm!) :p
#5: Not sure -- either sludge or eggs tonight. I am eating just 5 meals today because meal #2 was pretty large.

[IronIc]

Starbucks coffee is repulsive to me. I don't drink the latte's or mochas and stuff. Just plain black coffee...and theirs is just downright awful if ya ask me.

I will go without before I go there.

Tea is good, and there are a lot of good decaf tea's also if you do that.

Starbucks does make a good iced green tea...but it's too cold for that chit now :D
Rick doesn't like Starbucks either. He says it tastes burnt. I like it, and I just drink black coffee. I can't afford the fancy drinks! lol :p

I love all kinds of teas -- herbal, regular & decaf.

[rpaul11]

stability ball planks...feet on ball or forearms on ball?

I do planks with my feet on the smallest medicine ball I can find. They are brutal for me.

[IronIc]

stability ball planks...feet on ball or forearms on ball?

I do planks with my feet on the smallest medicine ball I can find. They are brutal for me.
My forearms, Rich, unless Jaime tells me otherwise.

They are 10x more brutal on the ball than by themselves :eek: Swiss balls are evil!

[rpaul11]

My forearms, Rich, unless Jaime tells me otherwise.

They are 10x more brutal on the ball than by themselves :eek: Swiss balls are evil!

I'll have to attempt these on one of my ab workouts and report back.

[jaim91]

Forearms...you are correct :)

If you want an uber challenge, put your feet under an unstable surface ;) *this is semi dangerous though...*

H9KOfxBmHco

[push_it]

Those planks are hard. I've never done planks with the ball but in my Pilates we do a bunch of different versions of planks.... total killer for the core!

Awsome workout.

And yum....... steak :o

[The Solution]

Few things pop out at me, that really put a HUGE smile on my face,
Not only did you eat out, but you kept it clean GOOD JOB HERE PENNEY! you are wise, and you did what you needed to do and thats STICKING TO YOUR DIET!

BIG THUMBS UP THERE

also great workout, the intensity and volume were stepped up, but you came through, dont ever give in, remember its all MIND OVER MATTER. picture your long term goal, that big picture as you continue to feel fatigue and run down, and then think, if i stop now, how much and i setting myself back? how much is this showing that I dont have what it takes to get there?

Dont ever do this and second guess because you are a strong woman on the inside and you have the potential, just keep bringing it, and keep NAILING that diet.

You deserve a massauge and a pat on the back JOB WELL DONE!

[nockowt1]

BIRD DOG: 5, 5, 5 each side
Good balancing exercise.



Can you explain this exercise.

[biggaz]

I worked at the little gym today :)

STEP-UP: 3x15sx10 each side
I made the step platform alot higher today, hence the smaller DBs. It was about 2.5" below my knees. Very very hard at the end.
BW SIFF SQUATS: 20, 20, 20
This is the first time that I have done these, or even heard of these. Squatting from your tip toes ... very difficult. I used a wide stance for the first 2 sets, then narrowed it for the last one.
OFF-SET PUSHUP (ON KNEES): 8, 8, 8 each side
I will begin to attempt these off my knees in a couple of weeks -- it still is difficult going all 8 reps w/o stopping (although I made it through all 3 sets tonight) :)
SPLIT SQUAT Q/FRONT FOOT ELEVATED: 10, 10, 10 each side
This is the Bulgarian split squat w/my front foot elevated. I started off with just one stepper for now. It actually made it easier for me to keep my balance. I still hate this exercise, lol, but I have noticed my quads pumping up nicely from it ... and I have noticed them getting harder. It'll be real sweet when I can actually see them! haha
PLANK ON BALL: 3x20s
:eek: This is hard. Satan himself invented Swiss balls, lol.
REVERSE LUNGE: 10, 10, 10 each side
I hate lunges too, but they're almost cake compared to Bulgarians :o
WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN: 3x87.5x8
The program calls for assisted chins, but the little gym does not have that equipment. So ... this was the closest to that.
STABILITY BALL ROLLOUT: 10, 10, 10
This is hard, too. I did not roll out very far -- I need to work on that.
STICK-UP: 12, 12, 12
You stand about 6" backed up from the wall, with your butt, shoulders, head, arms & hands touching the wall. You bring your hands up as far as possible above your head, then bring them back down. I have good shoulder mobility, but I still can't completely straighten them out at the top of the movement, especially towards the end of sets. It's harder than it looks!
BIRD DOG: 5, 5, 5 each side
Good balancing exercise.

CARDIO: Treadmill
LISS -- 10 min pre, 25 min post

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
:.





I worked at the little gym today :)

STEP-UP: 3x15sx10 each side
I made the step platform alot higher today, hence the smaller DBs. It was about 2.5" below my knees. Very very hard at the end.
BW SIFF SQUATS: 20, 20, 20
This is the first time that I have done these, or even heard of these. Squatting from your tip toes ... very difficult. I used a wide stance for the first 2 sets, then narrowed it for the last one.
OFF-SET PUSHUP (ON KNEES): 8, 8, 8 each side
I will begin to attempt these off my knees in a couple of weeks -- it still is difficult going all 8 reps w/o stopping (although I made it through all 3 sets tonight) :)
SPLIT SQUAT Q/FRONT FOOT ELEVATED: 10, 10, 10 each side
This is the Bulgarian split squat w/my front foot elevated. I started off with just one stepper for now. It actually made it easier for me to keep my balance. I still hate this exercise, lol, but I have noticed my quads pumping up nicely from it ... and I have noticed them getting harder. It'll be real sweet when I can actually see them! haha
PLANK ON BALL: 3x20s
:eek: This is hard. Satan himself invented Swiss balls, lol.
REVERSE LUNGE: 10, 10, 10 each side
I hate lunges too, but they're almost cake compared to Bulgarians :o
WIDE GRIP LAT PULLDOWN: 3x87.5x8
The program calls for assisted chins, but the little gym does not have that equipment. So ... this was the closest to that.
STABILITY BALL ROLLOUT: 10, 10, 10
This is hard, too. I did not roll out very far -- I need to work on that.



Wow Penney, talking to god on the big white telephone then a session like this ;-) EDIT.. So good I quoted it twice, Sorry can't undo it, my bad ;-)


Those steps ups are pretty evil too.

I had an arguement with my chiro about those swiss ball exercises, and core strength, last week. I couldn't see the point and haven't been doing them.

Try this at home. Laid flat on your back, get rick to hold an ankle and move the leg out(sideways against his resistance.

Then, stretch the leg to lengthen it and repeat. The loss of strength was noticable in me, lack of core strength. He reckons I'll improve all my lifts with better core strength ;-)

WTG on the diet... burgers for breakfast, steak for meal 2, Don't you love diets like this....

Have a good week girl ;-)

[IronIc]

I'll have to attempt these on one of my ab workouts and report back.
It will make your core scream!!!! heheheh ;)


Forearms...you are correct

If you want an uber challenge, put your feet under an unstable surface
*this is semi dangerous though...*

H9KOfxBmHco
:eek: Just having the ball in front is semi dangerous! That's a great progression though (kids, don't try this at home!!!!! lol)


Those planks are hard. I've never done planks with the ball but in my Pilates we do a bunch of different versions of planks.... total killer for the core!

Awsome workout.

And yum....... steak
They are hard. When I first did them I could barely hold for 20 seconds, with my butt sticking way up ... and without the ball, lol :p

My taste buds are still singing from that steak yesterday!


Few things pop out at me, that really put a HUGE smile on my face,
Not only did you eat out, but you kept it clean GOOD JOB HERE PENNEY! you are wise, and you did what you needed to do and thats STICKING TO YOUR DIET!

BIG THUMBS UP THERE
We gotta do what we gotta do ;)


also great workout, the intensity and volume were stepped up, but you came through, dont ever give in, remember its all MIND OVER MATTER. picture your long term goal, that big picture as you continue to feel fatigue and run down, and then think, if i stop now, how much and i setting myself back? how much is this showing that I dont have what it takes to get there?
You are very right, Bob. What's that quote -- genius is 10% inspiration and 90% sweat? Or something like that ... no matter your goals or abilities, the discipline and tenancity to get there is 90% of the battle. Barring severe handicaps, hard work will eventually trump genetics every time.


Dont ever do this and second guess because you are a strong woman on the inside and you have the potential, just keep bringing it, and keep NAILING that diet.

You deserve a massauge and a pat on the back JOB WELL DONE!
Did I hear massage???? :D I'm game!!! lol


Can you explain this exercise.
Hi Kevin! Bird Dog:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAqZnu-lEhg

I do pretty well with this because of my work with yoga, etc ... I may draw the alphabet next time I do 'em :D


Wow Penney, talking to god on the big white telephone then a session like this ;-) EDIT.. So good I quoted it twice, Sorry can't undo it, my bad ;-)
Good morning Gary! It took a couple of minutes for me to figure out "talking to God on the big white telephone" ... lol! :o Actually that didn't happen but I was on the verge of it.


Those steps ups are pretty evil too.
Step ups are evil ... especially when you make the platform high. The biggest thing you must remember is to keep your back nice and straight -- no hunching over -- and that gets more and more difficult to do when you tire.


I had an arguement with my chiro about those swiss ball exercises, and core strength, last week. I couldn't see the point and haven't been doing them.

Try this at home. Laid flat on your back, get rick to hold an ankle and move the leg out(sideways against his resistance.

Then, stretch the leg to lengthen it and repeat. The loss of strength was noticable in me, lack of core strength. He reckons I'll improve all my lifts with better core strength ;-)
I used to make fun of the Swiss balls, Gary. No more, lol. They are little circular torture devices!!!! :eek: Satan's favorite invention (next to Bulgarian Split Squats!)


WTG on the diet... burgers for breakfast, steak for meal 2, Don't you love diets like this....

Have a good week girl ;-)
Yeah, can't get much better than this, huh? I lose so much faster on lowfat diets, but love eating like this. It's healthier, too

[Tifflex]

Happy Sunday Penney! What's on the agenda?

[IronIc]

Happy Sunday Penney! What's on the agenda?
Hi Tiff! Today is my total rest day. I need it! :)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I ordered a Gym Boss for my Tabata workouts!!!! It was only $20. I think that is well worth it. It's hard keeping time in my head when I'm dying ... lol ;)

http://www.gymboss.com/

[HoosierHardGain]

Hi Tiff! Today is my total rest day. I need it! :)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I ordered a Gym Boss for my Tabata workouts!!!! It was only $20. I think that is well worth it. It's hard keeping time in my head when I'm dying ... lol ;)

http://www.gymboss.com/

hehehe...I just use the stop watch on my IPod

[rpaul11]

hehehe...I just use the stop watch on my IPod

my ipod has a stopwatch? :confused:

[HoosierHardGain]

my ipod has a stopwatch? :confused:

I have an IPod Touch

[rpaul11]

I have an IPod Touch

oh...well I don't :p

I know mine has some other features...but damned if I know how to get to them. Half the time I need to ask my daughter how to turn the damned thing on and off :D

[jaim91]

Wait so you don't USUALLY put the swiss ball in front? where does it go?

And HI!!! :) *Waves!*

[IronIc]

hehehe...I just use the stop watch on my IPod
I don't have an iPod ... I was thinking, in the recent past, of getting a Shuffle :)


my ipod has a stopwatch? :confused:
+

I have an IPod Touch
It looks like Hoos has the fancy model, lol ;)


oh...well I don't :p

I know mine has some other features...but damned if I know how to get to them. Half the time I need to ask my daughter how to turn the damned thing on and off : D
My watch has a timer, but no buzzer. I did not realize iPods came with timers. hehehe, I just got this watch, too, and need to figure out how to use alot of the features (it is a chronograph).


Wait so you don't USUALLY put the swiss ball in front? where does it go?
I assume that question is targeted at Rich? lol ;)


And HI!!! :) *Waves!*
Howdy Jaime! :) Tomorroow is update day. Hopefully I will wind up with a "1" instead of a "2" showing up on the scale. I'm crossing my fingers ... lol ;)

[rpaul11]

Wait so you don't USUALLY put the swiss ball in front? where does it go?

And HI!!! :) *Waves!*

I put a medicine ball under my toes. and my arms on the ground.

[rpaul11]

Howdy Jaime! :) Tomorroow is update day. Hopefully I will wind up with a "1" instead of a "2" showing up on the scale. I'm crossing my fingers ... lol ;)

in for the "1" :D

[IronIc]

I put a medicine ball under my toes. and my arms on the ground.
You use the smaller medicine ball instead of the Swiss ball, right? It would be hard like that, too. I think that's called the Reverse ball plank.


in for the "1" :D
I sure hope so, Rich. I feel smaller --- and my clothes are fitting differently --- but progress is so damn slow. Not strength progress, but fatloss progress.

[rpaul11]

You use the smaller medicine ball instead of the Swiss ball, right? It would be hard like that, too. I think that's called the Reverse ball plank.



that is exactly what I do. I might try them your way this week.






I sure hope so, Rich. I feel smaller --- and my clothes are fitting differently --- but progress is so damn slow. Not strength progress, but fatloss progress.
and thus is the nature of fat loss :) deal with it :D

[HoosierHardGain]

It looks like Hoos has the fancy model, lol ;)


I say when you hit your goals, that your trainer should buy you one! :D

[IronIc]

that is exactly what I do. I might try them your way this week.
It.is.haaaarrrrddddddd ... :D


and thus is the nature of fat loss :) deal with it :D
Don't I know it!!! :o **sigh** But ... working out on a regular basis for 2.5 years has really firmed my upper arms up -- I am suprised how much -- even though I'm up about 18-20 lbs from my low last year my arms are less flabby. Of course, I've a way to go before I am near my goal, but there has been positive changes regardless.


I say when you hit your goals, that your trainer should buy you one! :D
Hehhehhe, I think Jaime is being quite generous with what she's doing for me now! :o That may be a good self goal gift ;)

[rpaul11]

It.is.haaaarrrrddddddd ... :D


Don't I know it!!! :o **sigh** But ... working out on a regular basis for 2.5 years has really firmed my upper arms up -- I am suprised how much -- even though I'm up about 18-20 lbs from my low last year my arms are less flabby. Of course, I've a way to go before I am near my goal, but there has been positive changes regardless.



maybe in a few weeks if your trainier will allow it you can try it my way also and see what you think.

gaining weight but less flabby sounds about what I need right now :) Positive changes are good...right? :p

[IronIc]

maybe in a few weeks if your trainier will allow it you can try it my way also and see what you think.
Jaime is very good at prescribing different, unusual exercises -- I have not heard of about 1/4 of the exercises on both circuits she has given me. I predict reverse ball planks sometime in the not too distant future!


gaining weight but less flabby sounds about what I need right now :) Positive changes are good...right? :p
Lean gains FTW!

[jaim91]

198-199 coming at me!!!

And we'll see about the iPod...maybe if I come into some $$ (ever! LOL).

Good call on the other timer though!

[ms_mac]

Hi Penney. Looking forward to seeing if it a "1" tomorrow.

[AWD_TURBO]

Awesome job in here Penney.

[StlBarbie]

Sitting on the edge of seat waiting for number 1__!!! :D

SO INSPIRATIONAL Penney ... YOU GO GIRL!!! :D

[IronIc]

198-199 coming at me!!!

And we'll see about the iPod...maybe if I come into some $$ (ever! LOL).

Good call on the other timer though!
The Gym Boss looks like a good timer -- and it was cheap!!! I went to the website thinking that it would probably be $50USD or more ... but it was $20USD :D

On the 198-199 -- I hope so! I will be happy even to see 199.5 -- as long as there's a "1" in front!!! lol :o


Hi Penney. Looking forward to seeing if it a "1" tomorrow.
Thanks Mary Anne! How are you tonight? :)


Awesome job in here Penney.
Thank you Turbo! Also, thanks for stopping by! :)


Sitting on the edge of seat waiting for number 1__!!! :D

SO INSPIRATIONAL Penney ... YOU GO GIRL!!! :D
Hey Barb! It's really good to see you! How have you been? :)

I was down to 181 this time last year ... gained about 25 lbs back, heh. It's been a struggle to get back below 200.

[IronIc]

I will wind up having 5 meals today, because we were out alot. It was an off day from the gym anyway.

#1: Sludge shake w/blueberries & strawberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#2: Long John Silvers baked salmon & veggie medley. I had the salmon because it's more satisfying than the tiapala.
#3: Sludge shake w/blueberries
#4: 1 bowl of Dixie chili w/beans. Boy, I was REALLY tempted to order a 3-way --- heh the desire to be lean won out:D I passed on the crackers, too.
#5: TBE -- probably eggs tonight.

Tomorrow is workout day, Tuesday cardio! Tabata w/the 25 minutes of LISS afterwards. I think I will do it with jumping jacks this time. I can't wait to get my timer. It can get tough counting seconds when you're winded -- and real easy to "cheat" the time -- that is, counting the workout seconds faster than the rest seconds! :p This will keep me HONEST.

[AWD_TURBO]

Your very welcome! Your log is very inspirational.

PS call me Adam :)

[IronIc]

Your very welcome! Your log is very inspirational.

PS call me Adam :)
Awww, thanks Adam! :) Do you have a log here? I will check it out!

[AWD_TURBO]

Link in sig :)

[IronIc]

Link in sig :)
I will check it out today!

[blsmith]

morning Penney! How are you doing this morning? :)

[IronIc]

Weight = 201 (-) Up 1 from last time I updated here, but down 2 from last week **I am not happy about it, but at this stage it's hard to lose more than 3 lbs in one week :mad: Once I stepped on that scale, I knew I would not get what I wanted.

Neck = 14." (-.5)
Shoulders = 41" (-1)
Chest = 41" (-1)
Waist (at narrowest point) = 33" (No Change)
Waist (at belly button) = 38" (No Change)
Hips: 44" (-.5)
Thigh: 23" (-1)
Calf: 16" (+1)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

There it is. I really should not be too upset about my weigh-in, because I lost most of the weight that I gained over my excursion. It's just ... I wish it was easier to lose it. I'm working my ass off in the gym and carrying tons of stuff to work every day -- you'd think I'd be rewarded with faster results than this. But -- just a few days of eating like normal people and I'm right back to square one :rolleyes: Gahhhhhh! :mad:

/rant

How is everyone today?

[IronIc]

morning Penney! How are you doing this morning? :)
All is well, Brian! You?

[blsmith]

Weight = 201 (-) Up 1 from last time I updated here, but down 2 from last week **I am not happy about it, but at this stage it's hard to lose more than 3 lbs in one week :mad: Once I stepped on that scale, I knew I would not get what I wanted.

Neck = 14." (-.5)
Shoulders = 41" (-1)
Chest = 41" (-1)
Waist (at narrowest point) = 33" (No Change)
Waist (at belly button) = 38" (No Change)
Hips: 44" (-.5)
Thigh: 23" (-1)
Calf: 16" (+1)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

There it is. I really should not be too upset about my weigh-in, because I lost most of the weight that I gained over my excursion. It's just ... I wish it was easier to lose it. I'm working my ass off in the gym and carrying tons of stuff to work every day -- you'd think I'd be rewarded with faster results than this. But -- just a few days of eating like normal people and I'm right back to square one :rolleyes: Gahhhhhh! :mad:

/rant

How is everyone today?

Penney those numbers are looking good. have faith in Jaime! You are going to get there, hang in, my friend. The inches are coming off so you are doing great! :)

[rpaul11]

Penny, you had some excellent losses over this past week. Keep at it....you know you are going in the right direction now..just keep on pushing :)

[IronIc]

Penney those numbers are looking good. have faith in Jaime! You are going to get there, hang in, my friend. The inches are coming off so you are doing great! :)
I have tons of faith in Jaime. I just hope that I can continue to stick to the diet. If I don't stick to the diet I'm screwed. I did lose inches, but I still don't want that "2" weight.

The program that I am on is the best possible for fat loss. I have got to continue sticking to the diet and not giving in. I have been good at that this week. It will have to continue for months and months and months months months. Gawd, so long! I want to continue seeing losses every week for now on. It's so slow (my damn metabolism and my age!!!!) that if I don't see at least a 1lb loss every week I won't make my goal for next year.

Heh, I told myself that I was going to have fun with this. So, let's have fun and continue to stick to the diet, Penney (yes I'm talking to myself). :)

[IronIc]

Penny, you had some excellent losses over this past week. Keep at it....you know you are going in the right direction now..just keep on pushing :)
Thanks Rich :) I'm in a better mood since talking to Brian a little. I did lose inches, which is good. I just want that scale to move under 200 so bad! :o

[rpaul11]

Thanks Rich :) I'm in a better mood since talking to Brian a little. I did lose inches, which is good. I just want that scale to move under 200 so bad! :o

that is understandable.....I remember when I was VERY heavy that there would be several weeks that I didn't lose a pound, but then suddenly I'd start losing like a pound a day for several days. It's not a perfect science, and we just need to push forward knowing that if we do everything right results will follow.

[blsmith]

I can relate but me with the "3" weight. We are getting there Penney! Like you just said, have FUN with it. The more you work the better you are going to feel.

[push_it]

You did great! Inches lost = super :)
The scale can be a hazard to our mental health. Look at the other numbers too ;)

[AWD_TURBO]

Thanks Rich :) I'm in a better mood since talking to Brian a little. I did lose inches, which is good. I just want that scale to move under 200 so bad! :o

Be patient Penney. Great things come with time :)

[aftrshok]

Morning Penney!!! :D

Your numbers are looking good. :)

I just posted mine with pix. :eek:

[kiss_rythmn]

Penny,
Your log is very inspirational....keep training hard!! Try not to get discouraged..you are doing great! It took me awhile to read your posts to get up to date, but I think you are doing great!

[HoosierHardGain]

I understand the frustration, but the scale still went the right direction. You're doing really awesome my friend...you have A LOT to be proud of!

[Tifflex]

Weight = 201 (-) Up 1 from last time I updated here, but down 2 from last week **I am not happy about it, but at this stage it's hard to lose more than 3 lbs in one week :mad: Once I stepped on that scale, I knew I would not get what I wanted.

Okay, take a deep breath Penney! You LOST 2lbs last week. The same week that you hit your macronutrients, training and cardio targets.

I call that a fantastic week!




There it is. I really should not be too upset about my weigh-in, because I lost most of the weight that I gained over my excursion. It's just ... I wish it was easier to lose it. I'm working my ass off in the gym and carrying tons of stuff to work every day -- you'd think I'd be rewarded with faster results than this. But -- just a few days of eating like normal people and I'm right back to square one :rolleyes: Gahhhhhh! :mad:

If it were easy, everyone would do it. You are being rewarded but you have to recognize it. Keep working the program and you will become your goal!




How is everyone today?
Fantastic!

[orca]

Weight = 201 (-) Up 1 from last time I updated here, but down 2 from last week **I am not happy about it, but at this stage it's hard to lose more than 3 lbs in one week :mad: Once I stepped on that scale, I knew I would not get what I wanted.

Neck = 14." (-.5)
Shoulders = 41" (-1)
Chest = 41" (-1)
Waist (at narrowest point) = 33" (No Change)
Waist (at belly button) = 38" (No Change)
Hips: 44" (-.5)
Thigh: 23" (-1)
Calf: 16" (+1)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


I see lot's of negative number. Big woot for the 2lb loss wats week.




There it is. I really should not be too upset about my weigh-in, because I lost most of the weight that I gained over my excursion. It's just ... I wish it was easier to lose it. I'm working my ass off in the gym and carrying tons of stuff to work every day -- you'd think I'd be rewarded with faster results than this. But -- just a few days of eating like normal people and I'm right back to square one :rolleyes: Gahhhhhh! :mad:

/rant

keep plugging at it Penney.



How is everyone today?

I'm doing good.

[getnfit2007]

Hey Penny, Give it up, lots of changes going on and good ones. Try being in my shoes, Im trying to gain weight, and LOST IT!!! again! :mad: Its fustrating, I know, but we'll get this done!

How is your monday?

[jaim91]

Part of your quote that caught my eye was "just a few days of eating like normal people and I'm right back to square one".

Umm...hun, you realize what you just said, don't you?

YOU HAVE THE ANSWER! It's staring you in the face! The solution is right there!!!

You're not normal (in a good way!). You're in PRE-CONTEST PREP MODE!! COME ON NOW!!! Really! Like 1% of people who pick up a weight will ever compete in their lifetimes. And you are part of that 1%. So no more being normal. Eating out (however healthy) needs to be kept to a minimum until the scale starts going in the DOWNWARDS direction consistently...

[push_it]

Part of your quote that caught my eye was "just a few days of eating like normal people and I'm right back to square one".

Umm...hun, you realize what you just said, don't you?

YOU HAVE THE ANSWER! It's staring you in the face! The solution is right there!!!

You're not normal (in a good way!). You're in PRE-CONTEST PREP MODE!! COME ON NOW!!! Really! Like 1% of people who pick up a weight will ever compete in their lifetimes. And you are part of that 1%. So no more being normal. Eating out (however healthy) needs to be kept to a minimum until the scale starts going in the DOWNWARDS direction consistently...

Are you really preparing for a comp?! Did I miss this? GO FOR THE GOLD lol :D

I actually hate eating out now lol. I'm not doing a competition or anything but I take my fitness and diet EXTREMELY serious. I find eating out a hassel and hate worrying about what the restraunt has to offer, what I'm going to eat and if they actually make the changes that I ask for to the food I order. I much rather make something at home or pack my own food when going out. I ALWAYS carry a cooler of food when travelling.

[Seawren]

Weight = 201 (-) Up 1 from last time I updated here, but down 2 from last week **I am not happy about it, but at this stage it's hard to lose more than 3 lbs in one week :mad: Once I stepped on that scale, I knew I would not get what I wanted.

Neck = 14." (-.5)
Shoulders = 41" (-1)
Chest = 41" (-1)
Waist (at narrowest point) = 33" (No Change)
Waist (at belly button) = 38" (No Change)
Hips: 44" (-.5)
Thigh: 23" (-1)
Calf: 16" (+1)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

There it is. I really should not be too upset about my weigh-in, because I lost most of the weight that I gained over my excursion. It's just ... I wish it was easier to lose it. I'm working my ass off in the gym and carrying tons of stuff to work every day -- you'd think I'd be rewarded with faster results than this. But -- just a few days of eating like normal people and I'm right back to square one :rolleyes: Gahhhhhh! :mad:

/rant

How is everyone today?

Penney, I know EXACTLY how you feel! But you ARE making progress, great progress. Your numbers are going in the right direction, down. We weigh the same and your hips are 5 inches smaller and your thighs are 5 inches smaller - you've been working out much longer than I have and it shows in your body!! You WILL get to your goal.



It will have to continue for months and months and months months months.

I really understand how you feel!!! :) But we can't think this way. It's just today. All you have to do is eat right TODAY. Tomorrow is another day and you can make another decision tomorrow on how you'll eat then, but TODAY you are going to eat on plan.


Part of your quote that caught my eye was "just a few days of eating like normal people and I'm right back to square one".

Umm...hun, you realize what you just said, don't you?

YOU HAVE THE ANSWER! It's staring you in the face! The solution is right there!!!

You're not normal (in a good way!). You're in PRE-CONTEST PREP MODE!! COME ON NOW!!! Really! Like 1% of people who pick up a weight will ever compete in their lifetimes. And you are part of that 1%. So no more being normal. Eating out (however healthy) needs to be kept to a minimum until the scale starts going in the DOWNWARDS direction consistently...

Are you doing a comp, Penney? I think I missed that! How exciting! When, where, etc??????

Hey girl you are rocking it and don't let that impatient part of your brain tell you otherwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[aftrshok]

You WILL get to your goal.


I really understand how you feel!!! :) But we can't think this way. It's just today. All you have to do is eat right TODAY. Tomorrow is another day and you can make another decision tomorrow on how you'll eat then, but TODAY you are going to eat on plan.


Hey girl you are rocking it and don't let that impatient part of your brain tell you otherwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

This is so true, very good advice.

[deltpecx]

Why are you eating out so much....like 'normal people'?

[StlBarbie]

Just letting you know ...
YOU are one of the MOST INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE on this bbing board ...
YOU are FOR REAL WOMAN!!!

Someday, I will say ... remember when ... ;)

[IronIc]

that is understandable.....I remember when I was VERY heavy that there would be several weeks that I didn't lose a pound, but then suddenly I'd start losing like a pound a day for several days. It's not a perfect science, and we just need to push forward knowing that if we do everything right results will follow.
Our bodies love to adapt, Rich! You have done great :D


I can relate but me with the "3" weight. We are getting there Penney! Like you just said, have FUN with it. The more you work the better you are going to feel.
Very true, Brian! If you can't have fun with it, what is the point? ;)


You did great! Inches lost = super! The scale can be a hazard to our mental health. Look at the other numbers too
That scale is evil, Jess! :p I did lose inches, which means more muscle. Yay!


Be patient Penney. Great things come with time
Patience is a virtue that I fall short of sometimes :o But, we all do.


Morning Penney!!!
Your numbers are looking good.

I just posted mine with pix.
You look great, Brian! You should be proud :D


Penny,
Your log is very inspirational....keep training hard!! Try not to get discouraged..you are doing great! It took me awhile to read your posts to get up to date, but I think you are doing great!
Thank you Caressa! :)


I understand the frustration, but the scale still went the right direction. You're doing really awesome my friend...you have A LOT to be proud of!
Yeah, I know ... like my friends here :o :D Plus other people in my life who provide love, comfort, challenges and humor.

[The Solution]

If measurements are going down, fat is being lost, dont stress the weight the MIRROR is what your looking for. Yes it may not show much every week because you see yourself everyday but remember 1 word

you ready?

MARATHON [

IN IT TO WIN IT BABY!

[rpaul11]

Just letting you know ...
YOU are one of the MOST INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE on this bbing board ...
YOU are FOR REAL WOMAN!!!

)


I couldn't agree more. Penny, you are one of my favorite people on this board and I want noting more than to see you reach your goals. I KNOW you can do it once you decide it's time to do so...and I think you've reached that point :)

[IronIc]

Okay, take a deep breath Penney! You LOST 2lbs last week. The same week that you hit your macronutrients, training and cardio targets.

I call that a fantastic week!
It really was. I was frustrated by that bast ... I mean that scale :p:D heheh!



If it were easy, everyone would do it. You are being rewarded but you have to recognize it. Keep working the program and you will become your goal!
It surely isn't easy ... but then nothing worthwhile is ;)


Fantastic!
Good to hear! :)


I see lot's of negative number. Big woot for the 2lb loss wats week.
Thanks Kevin! I need alot more -2 lb weeks! :o


keep plugging at it Penney.
QUOTE]

[QUOTE=getnfit2007;286177961]Hey Penny, Give it up, lots of changes going on and good ones. Try being in my shoes, Im trying to gain weight, and LOST IT!!! again! : mad : Its fustrating, I know, but we'll get this done!

How is your monday?
Hey David! Weight issues are frustrating whether you're an easy or a hard gainer. WE WILL git 'er done :D

I am doing great since I'm home! lol ;)


Part of your quote that caught my eye was "just a few days of eating like normal people and I'm right back to square one".

Umm...hun, you realize what you just said, don't you?

YOU HAVE THE ANSWER! It's staring you in the face! The solution is right there!!!

You're not normal (in a good way!). You're in PRE-CONTEST PREP MODE!! COME ON NOW!!! Really! Like 1% of people who pick up a weight will ever compete in their lifetimes. And you are part of that 1%.
Hahahha, I am definitely not normal! :D But I don't wanna be anyway.


So no more being normal. Eating out (however healthy) needs to be kept to a minimum until the scale starts going in the DOWNWARDS direction consistently...
I do my best to encourage Rick to eat at home. It's tought limiting him to one takeout meal a week (although he eats out all week from work). I will continue to stress eating at home. I can't wait til summer (GRILLING season!).

[rpaul11]

I do my best to encourage Rick to eat at home. It's tought limiting him to one takeout meal a week (although he eats out all week from work). I will continue to stress eating at home. I can't wait til summer (GRILLING season!).

would Rick be willing to get a meal takeout and bring it home where you can cook your own food and then you can both eat together?

[jaim91]

I do my best to encourage Rick to eat at home. It's tought limiting him to one takeout meal a week (although he eats out all week from work). I will continue to stress eating at home. I can't wait til summer (GRILLING season!).

So let HIM eat out...You do your figure girl thing and bring your tupperware :D

[IronIc]

Are you really preparing for a comp?! Did I miss this? GO FOR THE GOLD lol
Yeah ... I decided to go for the gold a few weeks ago :o I have to remind myself that this is FUN!


I actually hate eating out now lol. I'm not doing a competition or anything but I take my fitness and diet EXTREMELY serious. I find eating out a hassel and hate worrying about what the restraunt has to offer, what I'm going to eat and if they actually make the changes that I ask for to the food I order. I much rather make something at home or pack my own food when going out. I ALWAYS carry a cooler of food when travelling.
I'm the same way, Jess. Eating out is a BIG hassle. They always want to drizzle food with butter, etc, which makes it taste good but adds a crapload of calories. Not to mention the breads and other assorted carbs ... :rolleyes:

I prefer my own because I know what's in it! lol


Penney, I know EXACTLY how you feel! But you ARE making progress, great progress. Your numbers are going in the right direction, down. We weigh the same and your hips are 5 inches smaller and your thighs are 5 inches smaller - you've been working out much longer than I have and it shows in your body!! You WILL get to your goal.
I have tightened up quite a bit over the past 2 years or so. You will, too. I never had prominent hips anyway -- I don't know if you do -- it's my darn BELLY! lol


I really understand how you feel!!! But we can't think this way. It's just today. All you have to do is eat right TODAY. Tomorrow is another day and you can make another decision tomorrow on how you'll eat then, but TODAY you are going to eat on plan.
Awesome advice :D


Are you doing a comp, Penney? I think I missed that! How exciting! When, where, etc??????

Hey girl you are rocking it and don't let that impatient part of your brain tell you otherwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm shooting for Spring 2010, Cynthia. I figured that would give me time to get in shape for it -- as long as I stick to my plan.


This is so true, very good advice.
Hey sweetie!


Why are you eating out so much....like 'normal people'?
My SO loves to eat out. Actually we eat out nowhere near as much as we used to. But I am trying to limit it to 1 meal weekly.


Just letting you know ...
YOU are one of the MOST INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE on this bbing board ...
YOU are FOR REAL WOMAN!!!

Someday, I will say ... remember when ...
Awww, thanks Barb! :) That is one of the sweetest things I have read here. You're making me blush! :o

You have always inspired me, too -- especially your work with kids!


If measurements are going down, fat is being lost, dont stress the weight the MIRROR is what your looking for. Yes it may not show much every week because you see yourself everyday but remember 1 word

you ready?

MARATHON [

IN IT TO WIN IT BABY!
Hey Bob! Progress is progress. I wonder if Jaime would let me get by w/o stepping on the scale ;)


I couldn't agree more. Penny, you are one of my favorite people on this board and I want noting more than to see you reach your goals. I KNOW you can do it once you decide it's time to do so...and I think you've reached that point
Awww, thanks Rich! You're definitely one of my best friends on here as well, and I know you'll succeed. I am there for sure.

[IronIc]

would Rick be willing to get a meal takeout and bring it home where you can cook your own food and then you can both eat together?
We do that alot :) He likes to take me out to places. It is going to be a tough habit of his to break ;) But I have my methods :D


So let HIM eat out...You do your figure girl thing and bring your tupperware :D
Hahahahaha!!!!! I think being the Tupperware Queen is in my very near future (I'm already a "bag lady" at work, carrying my lunch stuff -- including Tupperware) in my big black bag :D

[AWD_TURBO]

I use to take my chicken and green beans to work in tupperware and everyone always use to ask why I eat the same thing everyday. My thoughts... So I dont look like the rest of you

[rpaul11]

I use to take my chicken and green beans to work in tupperware and everyone always use to ask why I eat the same thing everyday. My thoughts... So I dont look like the rest of you

this is what I do. and when I work out of the office I'm eating cold chicken and partially frozen veggies LOL....hey...whatever works.

[IronIc]

I use to take my chicken and green beans to work in tupperware and everyone always use to ask why I eat the same thing everyday. My thoughts... So I dont look like the rest of you
I have a friend who make a salmon smoothie joke to me today :D


this is what I do. and when I work out of the office I'm eating cold chicken and partially frozen veggies LOL....hey...whatever works.
Hey, that's pretty much what I eat every day! Chicken, tuna, green beans or some other veggie. And salsa :D

[IronIc]

Y-SQUAT12, 12, 12
There's alot of squats in these workouts! No wonder my quads have gotten harder and harder -- and it's mainly BW exercises that I'm doing.
CLOSE-GRIP PUSHUP8,8,8
These are HARD! I knee tonight
CROSS CRAWL0, 0, 0
I forgot to google this exercise. I will have go google it so I know what it is! lol :o
STABILITY BALL LEG CURL12, 12, 12
This was supposed to be a hip extension, which I forgot to Google. I will Google the correct exercise so I can do it next week...
STABILITY BALL JACKKNIFE10, 10, 10
First time on the ball tonight. Very difficult.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER0,0,0
Another non-googled exercise. :o
WALL SQUAT HOLD3x60s
Also known as the "chair." Tough, but I was able to hold for 60 seconds all 3 sets. My quads are already talking! lol
INVERTED ROW84/ 8/4, 8/4
I tried this directly under the Smith machine and I can do them full-ROM! They're hard, though -- I could not go the whole 12 reps.
INCLINE PUSHUPS8, 8, 8
Hard :eek: (I have never met an easy pushup, lol). Not quite full ROM, but I predict full ROM in the near future ... :D

CARDIOTreadmill
10 min pre, 20 min post LISS

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~````

Eats:
#1: Sludge shake w/strawberries
#2: 5 oz chicken, 1/2 cup snap peas, 2 tbsp ff sour cream, 2 tbsp salsa, 12 almonds
#3: 2 scoops whey in water, 12 almonds, 1/2 grapefruit
#4: 1 packet tuna, 1/2 cup snap peas, 2 tbsp salsa
#5: Sludge shake w/blueberries, 1/2 cup oatmeal
#6: 2 whole eggs, 1 cup Kroger egg whites

[blsmith]

Good workout, Great Eats!

I see 199 in the VERY near future!