Transformation- Stop Talking and Just Do it. TheWendorf edition.

[thewendorf]

Hi All,

I have been slowly moving from being someone who hates exercise, to someone who can tolerate some kinds of exercise, to someone who drags themselves to a gym, and now finally to someone who focuses on making it a daily priority.

I am starting to see some positive changes both mentally and physically, and I am ready to take it to the next level. I am hoping that this contest is the tool that helps me do that.

I'll be taking the Double T supps, working out daily (some days weights, some days yoga), tightening my diet, and posting lots of pics to keep myself accountable.

Day One pics coming this afternoon.

-Sarah

[tiffanee777]

Good luck in the contest Sarah!

[Credz]

Good luck! You'll do great I'm sure!

[thewendorf]

Okay kids, it's not pretty, but here's the goods.

Looking at these pics, I can pretty safely say that I will be picking another venue for my progress pictures.

I forced a friend from work to take these in the weird basement bathrooms at the office. The lighting is very Horror Movie-ish.

Yeah.... blame the lighting.

[thewendorf]

So, I dragged myself out of bed today at 5am and made it Spin at 6:15. It is going to be my goal during the week to make it to all the 6:15am classes (Spin, Body Pump, Helixing/Core, Boot Camp and Yoga) and then get a 6th workout of a Full Body Circuit that a trainer put together for me in on either Saturday or Sunday.

I know that a lot of people are down on the class environment, but I have a hard time totally pushing myself on my own. I like the group dynamic, and I tend to get great workouts in. I always shoot to use the heaviest weights available, even if it means doing half the reps that the rest of the class is doing. I work full time, and have school at night, so these getting these morning workouts in is clutch for me.

As for the diet portion of this adventure, I personally need to not be fanatical. I have the upmost respect for people who track their food and macros, but that is not something that I have any interest in. I eat probably 80% clean anyway (by the most general definition) but I do like some chocolate, and the occasional glass of vino (or five). Since my schedule it so crammed, and I am going into finals, I absolutely cannot walk around feeling hungry and hostile.

I like good, whole food, and tend to eat on the lower starch/lower fat side of the spectrum. I eat oatmeal and lots of fruit, but other than that tend to be happy sticking to veggies and protein. But I eat a lot. I won’t be tracking my calories (it’s just not for me) but I did a quick guestimate, and I would say that I usually eat between 2000 and 2500 a day. I am going to try to trim a bit off the portions (would rather just add some cardio if need be), but the real changes that I make will be a function of the intensity of my workouts and adding the Double T supps in. I am not looking to live super restrictive. I am looking to get in the best shape possible using methods that are sustainable long term for my lifestyle and happiness quotient.

The supps should be here today, and I’ll post both how they affect my workout performance, and my overall mental health. I am pretty much a supplement virgin, and absolutely cannot tolerate any sort of jitteriness and/or crashing throughout the day. I am little nervous, but everything that I have been reading has been super positive, so I am excited to see how they help.

More to come….

-Sarah

[Simpy]

Hooray!!!! I sent you a PM with the log format that is recommended. Let me know if you have any questions.

Also, something about the way you write makes me think a bit about HappySnowBunny's log. You should check out her journal. It's a riot.

Best of luck to you, Sarah. I'll be following along.

[jovinni]

Sub'd, have a feeling this is going to be a fun journal ;)

Good luck, looking forward to following your progress.

[thewendorf]

Thanks for the check in and kind words ladies. Healthy people are so nice, its crazy.

I just got my supps in the mail, and I am feeling very official. I want to put on my gym clothes and have some people over just so they can see the bottles lined up on the counter and be impressed with my commitment to fitness. Maybe tomorrow.

I had some tattoo work done at the end of last week and my shoulder has been KILLING me. I always prided myself on being somewhat of a bad ass chick, but I have been whining like a baby all week. I have still managed to get into the gym, but I have only been able to do cardio (elliptical, treadmill, etc) because I just cannot move my shoulder. The good news is that the past two days I forced myself to run on the treadmill to shake up my system a bit. I HATE to run. I would rather do 90min at 15/10 on the elliptical than run for 15 min at 6.0. But I did it. I did intervals both yesterday and today at lunch, and was sweating like a hostage, so it must have done something.

Tomorrow morning I will start with the Creadyl, No Beta and Keto Cuts. Since this is my first time using them, I will start out with the lower end of recommended dosage. It's great day for a little boost, because I will be taking a Boot Camp class at 6:15 that is ridiculously hard (I puked in a garbage can a few weeks ago), and then am going back at lunchtime with a coworker that I have been harassing into joining the gym for a 30 min Helixing class. I also have Structures class tomorrow after work (from 7-10pm). Needless to say, high energy levels and alertness will be super important.

My diet has been good. I always ate a lot, but since I have been hitting the gym with consistency, I am a monster. I just try to keep the quality of food as good as possible, and the fats low. I am definitely craving more carbs lately, and have been eating oatmeal with PP two or three times a day.

I know that is is a bit unorthodox from what a lot of the ladies seem to be doing on here, but I had one dude at the gym, and three coworkers mention that I looked fit/thinner this week, so I am not going to obsess about it too much at this point.

A full report to follow tomorrow.

[Simpy]

There are a million ways to diet. In the end it's all about calories in vs. calories out.

[Greek_Elite]

Congrats on getting started, contests like these are definitely great ways to get and stay motivated. Good luck with your transformation!

nice tattoo btw :cool:

[Simpy]

Morning!

[Credz]

How was the first day with the supps?

[Simpy]

Yeah. Inquiring minds want to know.

[thewendorf]

Here is a rundown of a typical busy day (gym, work, school),with the Double T supplements.



SUPPLEMENTS

The alarm goes off at 5am.

Usually, I pound a cup of iced coffee (that I make the night before and put next to the bed) and then hit the snooze. By the time the alarm goes off again, the caffeine has hit my system, and I am able to drag myself out of bed. I scarf down some oatmeal and PP powder within 5 minutes of being vertical (I am sure that it won't come as a shocker to anyone that I wake up STARVING) and I'm out the door.

Since the labels say to take the Double T supps on an empty stomach, I really had to amend my routine.

This morning I dragged myself up without any assistance, psyched to start the supplements and get in a weighted workout after almost a week of just cardio. First, I want to say how hard it was not to eat. I want to make sure that I am getting the most out of the program, so I will honor Double T's intent... but I am not happy about it.

I took one of the Keto Cuts, three of the No Beta, and one scoop of the Creadyl in a glass of water. This is the minimum recommended dosage for all three products. The pills were fine, but I had some trouble getting the Creadyl down. The taste was okay, but I just had a hard time pounding it. If I had my open mouth water bottle, I would have just brought it along and sipped it on the ride in, but the scoop is too wide to put the powder in a regular water bottle (note to Double T product designers/manufactures), so I had to kill the glass before I left the house, and it wasn't easy. To be honest, I didn't feel very good after putting all that stuff in me on an empty stomach. I kept burping up the Creadyl on the ride in, and def felt a little nauseous. I am not sure how much of it was the supplements, or just the fact that I didn't eat anything. I HATE TO NOT EAT.

And onto class...

WORKOUT PERFORMANCE

The whole function of my Thursday morning Boot Camp class is pretty much to kick your ass until you puke, so I was a little unsure about going in already feeling queasy. I was also all hot and tingly from the Creadyl (not a bad feeling), but unnerving combined with the nausea.

I shouldn't have worried, because as soon as I got moving, I felt great. There are not enough words to describe how horribly abusive this class is by rule. I am talking weighed squat jumps, and mountain climbers, and push-ups till exhaustion, wash, rinse, repeat... and then do it again. The teacher is a huge, young guy who looks like he would have retard strength, but not agility, and he nails every single thing that he asks you to do. It makes it very hard to complain, and super embarrassing when you can't do something.

All that I can say, is that I felt really good. Normally I am lying on the floor in a heap when the class is over, but I totally could have done more. And with no food. Who knew?

I had plans to go back to the gym at lunch with a friend from work that I am trying to get to join. I took one more Keto Cut, and 3 more No Beta's half an hour before I left. I banged out 45 min on the Elliptical like it was nothing (high incline, high intensity intervals... sweating like crazy). That is no real feat in itself, but I had just finished the killer class not 5 hours earlier and still felt great.

DIET

As I have stated before, I am not going to get too hung up on diet. I love to eat, and don't want to stop. Just for S and G's, here is what I ate today. It was fairly typical.

(I must note the absence of my regular early morning meal due to need to take supps on an empty stomach. I usually have a big bowl of oatmeal with a scoop of PP, natty PB and a little skim milk. I also usually have a coffee with one Splenda and skim right out of the gate. I didn't like skipping it, but I am going to try to keep it up in the spirit of following the Double T directions.)

8am- Big bowl of oatmeal, scoop of PP, peanut butter, skim milk. 500-600 cals

10:30- coffee with skim milk and SF hot cocoa. I didn't feel like I needed the caffeine, but I love the taste, and need an excuse to get up and walk away from my computer. I probably could have rocked the decaf, but that just seems stupid. 100 cals

1:15- Big bowl of stir fry with olive oil, 1.5 chix breasts, tons of veggies, teriyaki sauce, and a bag of Shirataki noodles (these are the one single dietary 'change' that I have made. I add them to almost all of my savory meals to add bulk that I would normally get from brown rice or more meat). Again, probably between 500-600 cals.

3:00- Bag of Peanut M&Ms. (Don't give me the side eye, I would die without them) 250 cals.

5:00- Another bowl of oatmeal. This time no PP, but with a banana, apple, skim and PB. 400-500 cals.

9:30- A couple of chicken breasts with some broccoli and bbq sauce, and a handful of Hershey Kisses (don't judge me). 500-600 cals.

And there you have it. Totals are between 2000-2500. I am pretty sure that I would kill a man with anything less.

All in all, I feel really great. I sat through a two hour Final Structures review from 7-9pm, and felt totally alert (and not in a shaky or wired way). I am ready to do it all again tomorrow. Does anybody have any input on the nausea. Tips and tricks? Or should I just give my body a chance to get used to it?

All input is totally appreciated.

-Sarah

[Simpy]

You can eat when you get up, or at least take the shake. That small amount of food shouldn't make a difference, and it may limit the heat and nausea a bit. I have found that I cannot take the supplements on a truly empty stomach.

[thewendorf]

Simpy,

Good to hear. I hate to think that I am undermining potential benefits, but I would rather a punch in the face than nausea.

On a side note, I was just checking out your journal. I have serious ass envy.

[jovinni]

I have serious ass envy.

Don't we all.

[thewendorf]

I am in the last few weeks of classes, have a ton of schoolwork still to do, and a huge deadline at work. I know that there is an end in sight, but I am struggling to stay positive.

I was up late last night building a model (Architecture school), got up at the crack of dawn to finish it, and be at Studio by 10am. I took a Keto Cut and 3 No Betas when I first woke up (5am) and then again half an hour before I went to the gym (12:30). I was tired, and didn't eat enough this morning, so I was hungry and dragging ass going into the gym. I left the water bottle with the Creadyl in it on the counter at home, and really think that I could have used it.

I promised myself that I would just do 30min of cardio and the upper body portion of my FB Circuit and call it a day. Bare minimum.

Today was really the first day that I was just hating cardio. Normally I can get a trashy magazine, put on a show, and get into the zone or 45-60min... but I just could't find it today. All that I could think about was how hungry that I was (I know, it is a sickness) even though I had a full breakfast, and a shake at 11ish. In retrospect, I should have just stopped and grabbed some lunch before the gym so I could have focused more on the workout.

It took everything in me to walk past the locker room after cardio and into the weight room.
But I sure am glad that I did. I did a blanket add to all of the weighted exercises just to see where I was at, and busted out all my reps with no problem. I did 3 x 15 reps and felt strong and in control. There is not doubt that I could not have done it without the supps.

Here is what I did today. Everything with the exception of the 21's and Front Raises is at least a 5lb, if not 10lb increase.

Seated Row - 50lbs
Lat Pull Down - 40lbs
Hyperextenstion - 15 x 2
21's - 12.5lbs
Reversed Seated Overhead Press - 30lbs
Front Raise - 10lbs
Rows - 20 lbs

I banged this all out in half an hour, and if I wasn't so GD hungry, would have just finished the circuit. It was a good note to self, to either get my workout done first thing in the am, or to properly fuel myself before I go in. Now I know.

After that, I showered, went to the office, and tore through my desk food (all of you office people know the drawer that I am talking about). I killed a huge bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and peanut butter.... was still hungry.... so I had a big bowl of Cheerios with skim and banana.... was still hungry.... so had another bowl of Cheerios. It was too much food to have at once, and definitely more starchy carbs than I usually have all day. But I was starving, and don't feel overfull, so that must mean something.

On a side note, I shimmied into a pair of jeans that haven't fit me since I moved to the city (4 years ago), so something must be working. I have a long night of school work ahead of me. I am shooting for yoga tomorrow at 10am, and will weigh myself and take some pics to keep me on point.

-S

[thewendorf]

Off to the gym. Here are a few pics to keep me honest. These pics feel so wimpy compared to some of the awesome images on this site, but I have to remind myself that I am a work in progress. While there aren't any muscles bulging through, I do feel like the 'excess' body fat on my arms and shoulders is minimal (ignoring the lower back fat for a moment).

There was a time when I would have been fine with where things are now, but I really have the desire to take it to the next level.

[thewendorf]

On a side note, how do I 'imbed' the photo in my post rather than 'attach' it?

[thewendorf]

Long Monday. I worked late last night finishing a big project for school, and couldn't get up for the gym before work. I didn't cook and bring good food today, so I gave into Monday Morning Muffins, going out to lunch, and then some cookies in the afternoon because my energy and blood sugar was all over the place.

I feel so much better when I get my workout in early, and commit to eating right. I am going to use the momentum from how tired and crappy I feel right now to tighten my regime up.

I did just get out for 90 min of a walk/jog, so at least the day isn't a total bust.

I have been thinking a lot about how since I am making the commitment to hitting the gym daily, spent the money on the supps, and am taking the time to post here daily, that I should probably focus a bit on my diet. There is not doubt that my body is changing with all of the exercise, but I know the results could be so much more with some emphasis on streamlining what I put in my mouth.

Just because I tend to eat good food, doesn't mean that I can't do better. And I probably don't need to be taking in the same amount of calories as a 250lb dude. So, for the next few weeks (till my one month progress pics) I am going to cut out sugar (bye, bye peanut M&Ms) and starchy carbs, try to keep my cals under 2000, and see how I feel.

I'll continue to go heavy on protein, veggies, lowfat dairy, fruits and healthy fats (EVOO and PB). I am also hoping that regulating my diet a bit will help to keep my energy level for the last few weeks of school.

I have my No Beta, Keto Cuts and Creadyl all laid out for tomorrow morning, and am psyched to hulk out at Body Pump. I'll also keep track of food for tomorrow and post it to keep myself dialed in and open for comments.

Later gators.

[Simpy]

Don't stress. Everyone has bad days when they diet. The key is to not allow one bad moment turn into a free for all, which is often what happens. The mentality of, "Oh, I already blew so I might as well eat . . . " takes over. Just start fresh and get back to it, which is exactly what it sounds like you've planned to do.

[jovinni]

^^^ this

Chin up,there is no benefit to bringing yourself down about a bad day.

[thewendorf]

Simp and Lo, Thanks for the comments. Having two people who clearly know their stuff chime in, is a great motivator. Good vibes to you.

Today-

5:15am- 3 No Betas, 2 Keto Cuts, 1 Scoop PP with 1 scoop Creadyl (I have found that adding the PP keeps the nausea of supps on a totally empty stomach at bay). 200 cals

6:15- Body Pump Class. This class is my least favorite workout of the week. The routine, although thorough, always feels sort of souless... and the teacher is way too peppy for this gal to handle first thing in the morning. But beyond the mental annoyances, it was a great workout. I continue to add weight every week, lift as heavy as I possibly can, and work to failure. This usually means that I am off tempo, and probably doing 20-30% less reps than the rest of the class. But that's okay. I have never felt the pressure to do what all the other kids were doing.

7:45- 2tb natty PB, greek yogurt, tea with skim and splenda. I'm not going to lie, I did miss my big ass bowl of oatmeal, but I am committed to getting results. Blah.... 400 cals.

10:45- coffee with skim and splenda. 50 cals

Noon: Large Salad from Souper Salad, (all veggies, sliced turkey, and FF dressing) with a small side of fruit. Prob 600 cals

2:30 pm- Since I knew today was going to be a long one with work and school and then homework, I waited to take the second half of my supps till this afternoon. 3 No Betas, 1 Keto Cut.

4pm- 2 Apples. 200 cals

6:15- Container of FF Cottage Cheese with Spinach, and a protein shake (I know that this is a ghetto dinner, but I am back at the office to get some school work done, and it is the only non-candy desk food that I have). 500 cals

Totals for the day = 1750 cals

So, by limiting the content and quantity of my food, I do see the difference between what is actually ‘hunger’, and what is a psychological break from work and my desk.

I have been struggling lately with my job, and am rapidly coming to the realization that that where I am probably just isn’t the best fit for me personally. It is a fairly low energy environment, and most of the people around me are pretty unhappy. I know that we are in a recession, and understand the whole ‘happy to have a job’ thing. I just think that if you are going to commit 40 (or 50) hours a week of your life to something, you should be jazzed about it.

I think because I am not feeling especially creatively stimulated, I do seek out little crutches to get through. For example, when I am drafting all day (architecture), I listen to music, and really rely on it to elevate my mood. Getting up and eating is another way to break up the monotony of 9 hours a desk. I just need to admit that it isn’t my stomach growling, as much as boredom/my frenetic energy needing an outlet.

Okay, enough dime store psychology for one day, I have an evening of schoolwork ahead of me, and am loaded with Diet Cokes and Green Teas... Who needs Peanut M&Ms?

[thewendorf]

Today was on point.

My supplements are on. I had a great workout this morning (60 min elliptical intervals). I felt energized and strong.

Other than a Red Velvet Cupcake that a coworker FORCED me to eat, my diet was on point.

PP with Creadyl- 200 cals
coffee with skim and splenda- 50 cals
banana, apple, pb- 400 cals
6 eggies with veggies and ff dressing- 500 cals
banana, apple, coffee with skim and splenda- 250 cals
peanut butter with greek yogurt- 200 cals

I still probably rolled in under 2000 cals.

[Greek_Elite]

good job keepin the diet in check, but i notice a lack in protein.. replacing some of that simple sugar fruit with some low G.I. carbs and protein would help boost metabolism and burn some fat by adding muscle

and i loove greek yogurt.. tru it with some frozen walnuts or frozen blue/blackberries

[Simpy]

Why am I now craving Greek yogurt? With mixed berries. I like to get the frozen kind and semi-thaw them. Add in a bit of stevia. Mmmm. Life is good.


I realized, I never told you how to embed your pics. First, I'm pretty sure you need to have 30 or so posts before they'll let you do it, but I could be way off base on that one.

To embed, you'll need to have your pic saved somewhere online (facebook, photobucket, etc.). On most of the photo sites, you can just click the web address of the picture, but if it's on facebook or another site, you'll need to right click and copy the address of the picture. Then put it on here as:

paste your picture's web address here

Simple as that.

Also, I have a PM to send you way. In the mean time, I'd be interested in seeing a laid out plan of your lifting and cardio for the next few weeks.

[thewendorf]

Just finished my final presentation for school, with one more to go. I know the diet could be better, but my days have been so long, that I have just been focusing on just not housing a steak and cheese to get me through the 20th hour of being awake.

I will have a little respite this weekend, and plan to grocery shop, cook, and plan some menus for the week.

Simp,

I'll also put down what my workouts are/have been, but I am def in the market for mixing it up for the next stage. I am feeling really good, but know that a more regimented lifting routine will ramp up the results. I am absolutely making changes from just exercising every day, but I would like to have something that is a little more linear for tracking purposes.

To be continued....

[XxLadyLuckxX]

You are funny my friend. Im in!
Prob a good idea that you started re-eval your cal intake because you dont want to go thru all this "work" and get less out of it then you could have :-)

[jovinni]

I COMPLETELY know what you mean about the job situation. I feel the exact same way and it seems like each day it gets harder and harder to be appreciative of the job I have in light of all those who are far less fortunate as I am. I absolutely agree that spending 40-50 hours a week doing something you don't love or maybe slightly care about is a waste of a lot of time in ones lifetime.

Are there things that you are interested in that you could pursue on the side? I know time is always a constraint for almost everyone, but I personally am insistent to make time to pursue other avenues.

[Simpy]

Just finished my final presentation for school, with one more to go. I know the diet could be better, but my days have been so long, that I have just been focusing on just not housing a steak and cheese to get me through the 20th hour of being awake.

I will have a little respite this weekend, and plan to grocery shop, cook, and plan some menus for the week.

Simp,

I'll also put down what my workouts are/have been, but I am def in the market for mixing it up for the next stage. I am feeling really good, but know that a more regimented lifting routine will ramp up the results. I am absolutely making changes from just exercising every day, but I would like to have something that is a little more linear for tracking purposes.

To be continued....

Let me know if you need some help getting this sorted out. :)

[thewendorf]

Thanks for all the support and good advice.

Lady Luck,

Welcome. I hope all of those x's mean that your are naughty (which I think is a highly underrated trait, and guarantees that we will be friends).

So, after I posted last night, a few friends sent me a text that they were in the city, and to come out and meet them. Normally I would never do go out late like that (once my bra is off, it's off) but I was so keyed up and feeling sorry for myself after work and school that I put on a little deodorant and ran out the door.

These guys are restaurant owners and really know how to live it up. They are opening a new place, and came up to celebrate. I had the best of intentions (and even sipped a diet coke to start) but eventually gave into the celebration and had a few cocktails then and a huge, rich, unbelievably good meal around midnight (2000 cals.... at least... on top of a full day of food).

I have just been feeling so fun deprived lately, that I felt like I owed it to myself. It was a tremendous splurge (the owner of the place we went to, we knew from back in the day and he pretty much just sent out one of everything on the menu). It just felt so good to be social and not feel like I was limiting myself.

I was pretty tired this morning (and still full) but I am chalking it up as my end of the semester celebration and moving on.

I didn't make it to the gym today, but I didn't take a day off this week so I am okay with that. I'll just be sure to crush it tomorrow... maybe add in a little extra cardio to balance things out.

Since I didn't work out, I skipped the Creadyl and No Beta, but still took my Keto Cuts first thing in the morning, and before lunch.

My diet was on:

8am- coffee with skim and splenda, greek yogurt with pp and pb- 500 cals

10am- apple- 100 cals

12:30- Big salad with tons of veggies, tofu, turkey and ff dress- 600 cals

3pm- apple, tea with skim and splenda- 150 cals

6:15- slice of meatloaf with a side of miso soup (weird, but I was craving both)- prob 600 cals.

In just under 2000 and feeling good.

I also just placed a big Peapod delivery and loaded up on all sorts of healthy goodness. Now that school is done, I will have much more time to plan and cook my meals, and hopefully get some additional evening exercise in (I am still going to focus on getting in there every morning).

Now that school is over, getting in shape (and the diet and exercise associated with it) is going to the top of the priority list.

Pics and my workout plan for the week to follow in the morning. I go nite, nite.

[Simpy]

Yay! I"ll log on later today to see the workout plan. I'm all a-twitter.

[jovinni]

Yay for pics!

[thewendorf]

I totally wrote a long, brilliant, thoughtful post about my new schedule and workout plan, then tried to upload my pics... it was taking forever... and then somehow it all 'time out'. Agghhhh...

Check out my BodySpace for today's pics. I'll try to recreate my literary gold later tonight and give posting the pictures here another go.

Aggghhhhh.....

[XxLadyLuckxX]

I waited for your literary gold it never came!

[jovinni]

Man, that's so frustrating. But just think, you have now created suspense and we shall all gather waiting with bated breath to see just how this all unfolds.....SO exciting!

[Simpy]

I totally wrote a long, brilliant, thoughtful post about my new schedule and workout plan, then tried to upload my pics... it was taking forever... and then somehow it all 'time out'. Agghhhh...

Check out my BodySpace for today's pics. I'll try to recreate my literary gold later tonight and give posting the pictures here another go.

Aggghhhhh.....

This site is so frustrating sometimes. You'd think that a forum with this much activity and a generator of so much revenue would be fixed to not break down every, flippin day. (Uh, no. I'm not frustrated at all. Really, I'm not. Okay, so maybe just a little.)


I'm off to check your pics.

[drooks10]

I'm all up in this journal now! Looking forward to following your progress!

[thewendorf]

All right Playas, I'm back in full effect.

I have been dealing with a personal tsunami of work deadlines, end of semester school stuff, having the tenant from my condo on the Cape go AWOL (without paying rent), and most disturbingly... the discovery of a cankle. That's right, not two cankles for symmetry, just one. The right one.

So, I have pretty much just been holed up in my apartment, paralyzed by financial and life stress, rocking in a corner, saying “I don’t know what to do, I don’t know what to do” over and over again and pulling my hairs out one by one. I have also been compulsively organizing things that are already pretty organized, and have taken up the very attractive habit of chewing on my bottom lip like it is a large gummi peach (which are delicious by the way).

I am thankfully coming out of it. In life there are things that you can control, and things that you can't control... and lately I just feel like one list is way F-ing longer than the other. But that is okay. All I can do is find one action every day to do that makes things better and not worse.

My action for this week is to get a second job. At least until this mess gets sorted out with my property on the Cape, I pretty much need to double my salary to maintain both places. In an attempt to not have my mortgage default, I got a 'summer job' working three nights a week after work at a funky local bar/restaurant. I spent all my teen and young adult years in the restaurant biz, so while it is sort of in my blood, it has been a good 6 or 7 years since I did it. I ran over there after the office for my first night, and it was totally trial by fire. There was only one other person on, and we were slammed, so I pretty much just ran my ass off for 5 hours... which was great.

Looking at the bright side of this situation, I know that a big part of the 10-15lbs that I have put on has to do with my total sedentary lifestyle. I mean, you can crush it at the gym for 90min every day, but you can't tell me that sitting on your ass/lying down for the other 22.5 hours of our existence is how humans are supposed live.

Speaking of crushing it at the gym... I totally have not been doing that. I have dragged myself in for a few lackluster workouts that somehow make me feel worse than if I hadn't worked out at all. Since I haven't been getting up and following a gym schedule these past few days, I haven't been taking the supplements that give me that extra 'oomph'... and the vicious cycle persists.

I have though, pretty much been killing the low carb/starch thing (although not necessarily low cal- still 2000-2200ish). I can pretty happily subsist on large amount of eggs, lean meats, veggies, PB, EVOO, PP and some fruit. I did have a few mini candy bars and a Tootsie Pop today, but for the most part I am totally fine with keeping the diet restricted. And as much as I hate to admit it, I do feel much tighter overall.

So, back to the workouts. I can pretty easily drag myself to the gym everyday, and I love my classes and tend to get a great workout from them... but I know that I need a lifting routine if I am ever going to really make any gains. I have a Full Body Circuit that a trainer put together for me... and it is alright... but it has too many exercises, and I get super bored, and just end up staring at myself in the mirror and making Zoolander faces.

I have done some research regarding a good, simple three day split, and there is just so much info out there that I get overwhelmed, and go color code the books on my shelves till my mind gets quiet again.

So, this is my task to all you wonderful fit people who have chosen to do a good deed and support me in this weirdo thing that I am trying...

Just tell me what to do. Send me a link, or an Excel chart, or a copy of an article, and I'll do it. I don't have the energy to weigh the pro's and con's or try to understand the science of muscles and how they grow. I need someone to boss me around and point me in the right direction. First one in with a suggestion, gets the honor of a shout out when I win this contest and accept my trophy (wait, there is a trophy, right?).

I generally hate to ask for help, but I know my limits, and right now I just need a little direction. I won't talk back, I promise.

[drooks10]

I will send you a plan first thing in the morning free of charge. When you win, you better show me some love (like you said you would)!

[XxLadyLuckxX]

I will send you a plan first thing in the morning free of charge. When you win, you better show me some love (like you said you would)!

Hey you better share this plan! (Please!) I already jock your vids I want to see a workout plan!

[XxLadyLuckxX]

All right Playas, I'm back in full effect.

I have been dealing with a personal tsunami of work deadlines, end of semester school stuff, having the tenant from my condo on the Cape go AWOL (without paying rent), and most disturbingly... the discovery of a cankle. That's right, not two cankles for symmetry, just one. The right one.

So, I have pretty much just been holed up in my apartment, paralyzed by financial and life stress, rocking in a corner, saying “I don’t know what to do, I don’t know what to do” over and over again and pulling my hairs out one by one. I have also been compulsively organizing things that are already pretty organized, and have taken up the very attractive habit of chewing on my bottom lip like it is a large gummi peach (which are delicious by the way).

I am thankfully coming out of it. In life there are things that you can control, and things that you can't control... and lately I just feel like one list is way F-ing longer than the other. But that is okay. All I can do is find one action every day to do that makes things better and not worse.

My action for this week is to get a second job. At least until this mess gets sorted out with my property on the Cape, I pretty much need to double my salary to maintain both places. In an attempt to not have my mortgage default, I got a 'summer job' working three nights a week after work at a funky local bar/restaurant. I spent all my teen and young adult years in the restaurant biz, so while it is sort of in my blood, it has been a good 6 or 7 years since I did it. I ran over there after the office for my first night, and it was totally trial by fire. There was only one other person on, and we were slammed, so I pretty much just ran my ass off for 5 hours... which was great.

Looking at the bright side of this situation, I know that a big part of the 10-15lbs that I have put on has to do with my total sedentary lifestyle. I mean, you can crush it at the gym for 90min every day, but you can't tell me that sitting on your ass/lying down for the other 22.5 hours of our existence is how humans are supposed live.

Speaking of crushing it at the gym... I totally have not been doing that. I have dragged myself in for a few lackluster workouts that somehow make me feel worse than if I hadn't worked out at all. Since I haven't been getting up and following a gym schedule these past few days, I haven't been taking the supplements that give me that extra 'oomph'... and the vicious cycle persists.

I have though, pretty much been killing the low carb/starch thing (although not necessarily low cal- still 2000-2200ish). I can pretty happily subsist on large amount of eggs, lean meats, veggies, PB, EVOO, PP and some fruit. I did have a few mini candy bars and a Tootsie Pop today, but for the most part I am totally fine with keeping the diet restricted. And as much as I hate to admit it, I do feel much tighter overall.

So, back to the workouts. I can pretty easily drag myself to the gym everyday, and I love my classes and tend to get a great workout from them... but I know that I need a lifting routine if I am ever going to really make any gains. I have a Full Body Circuit that a trainer put together for me... and it is alright... but it has too many exercises, and I get super bored, and just end up staring at myself in the mirror and making Zoolander faces.

I have done some research regarding a good, simple three day split, and there is just so much info out there that I get overwhelmed, and go color code the books on my shelves till my mind gets quiet again.

So, this is my task to all you wonderful fit people who have chosen to do a good deed and support me in this weirdo thing that I am trying...

Just tell me what to do. Send me a link, or an Excel chart, or a copy of an article, and I'll do it. I don't have the energy to weigh the pro's and con's or try to understand the science of muscles and how they grow. I need someone to boss me around and point me in the right direction. First one in with a suggestion, gets the honor of a shout out when I win this contest and accept my trophy (wait, there is a trophy, right?).

I generally hate to ask for help, but I know my limits, and right now I just need a little direction. I won't talk back, I promise.

Omg could you be more hilarious....yes you could.
First off life is not giving you a break I totally know where your coming from I dont miss the days of going to college and working and doing all your extracurriculars. But even though I hated that schedule Im going back to school eventually.
One thing I like about working at a restaurant (my second job too!) is yea were not sitting on our asses were busting them back and forth back and forth as our customers slaves, love it!
Interesting that you organize when you stressed, I REALLLLLY wish I did that, when im super stressed I tend to sit around lol real productive.
But no worries, you will find another tenant, im sure of it!
Ps Thanks for being honest, at least you have the balls to say i need to stop messing around at the gym, staring at myslef in the mirror making zoolander faces! No gasoline fights either!

[thewendorf]

Who, in the whole wide world, is better than you?

I will embroider your name on my Winner's Sash (wait, there's a Winner's Sash, right?)

[Simpy]

I will send you a plan first thing in the morning free of charge. When you win, you better show me some love (like you said you would)!
Very nice of you Drooks. The two of us should get together and come up with some basic plans for the contestants to steal if they don't know what to do, otherwise.

Who, in the whole wide world, is better than you?

I will embroider your name on my Winner's Sash (wait, there's a Winner's Sash, right?)
Um. . . Simpy?

[jovinni]

Sorry to hear about the rental property issues. This is one aspect to renting that scares me. My husband wants to do it but it's far more responsibility than I'm my sanity can handle. My current load is already pushing the limits....

That's really great of Drooks to hook you up! I'm certain you won't let him down :D

[drooks10]

Hey you better share this plan! (Please!) I already jock your vids I want to see a workout plan!

Haha. I've got something in the works for all the contestants (yourself included)! Stay tuned.

[thewendorf]

Okay Kids, I was up and at em’ this morning excited to seize the day and all that junk.



5am- Up, immediately took two Keto Cuts and 4 No Betas. This combo def gets me going, and I have no adverse reactions whatsoever. I made a shake with one scoop PP and one scoop Creadyl and sipped it on the way to the gym. As I have said before, mixing the Creadly with the PP makes it easier for me to get it down on an empty stomach. 200 cals



6:15- Rev It Up Circuit class. This is the class that is both so good and yet so horrible. It is really gaining popularity, and attendance has doubled in the past month or so. This means that weights get snatched up quick, so I did the whole class with two 15lb-ers. Jump squats, frog jumps with weights to the chest, scissor lunges… the whole mess. I usually try to at least but the 12.5, but I was really feeling the difference. I was sweating like crazy and went to failure with pretty much every exercise.



8am- At the office. PB, PP, Greek Yogurt and a coffee with skim and Splenda. 500 cals



10:30- PB, PP, Greek Yogurt. 400 cals



12:30- Chicken Breast with Brussel Sprouts and Honey Mustard- 450 cals



5:30- PB, PP, Greek Yogurt, Iced Coffee with Skim and Splenda, 2 Blow Pops. 500 cals. I know that this isn't an ideal dinner, but I have to run from work to class for my Structures Final, and it was either this or a hot fudge sundae en route.

Totals for the Day- 2050 cals



Spin tomorrow evening with my friend from work.

My sick new 3 Day Split courteousy of DRooks starts on Saturday am (as soon as I Google some of these exercises.)

So happy and appreciative to have a little direction in this crazy world...

[XxLadyLuckxX]

Who, in the whole wide world, is better than you?

I will embroider your name on my Winner's Sash (wait, there's a Winner's Sash, right?)

A winners sash would be AWESOME...

[Simpy]

I'm excited to see the plan.

[thewendorf]

7:30am- 2 Keto Cuts

PB with PP, Coffee with skim and Splenda- 400 cals

Small lemongrass chicken (no rice)- 500 cals

PB with PP, Coffee with skim, Splenda and SF Hot Choc- 500 cals

Chicken Breast with Green Beans- 500 cals

pm- 2 Keto Cuts, 3 No Betas (forgot my pre-workout Creadly at home…grrrrrr)

5:30- Spin Class- Crushed it. I felt awesome. High energy, strong, and alert. Could have gone for another hour (well... maybe not a whole another hour).

8pm- Garden Salad with vinagrette (while everybody else was drinking beers and eating burgers, so these calories shouldn't even count). 250 cals

Total Cals for the the day- 2150

First day of my DRooks split tomorrow...

[drooks10]

Good luck! I'm looking forward to seeing how you like the plan!

[thewendorf]

This morning was the first day of the rest of my life.

Okay, that may be a little dramatic... but grand declarations usually get people's attention.

Today I started the 3 day split that David (DRooks) took the time to put together for me. That fact that the is a total stranger who put aside time from his life to answer a random chick's request on some message board someplace only confirms how freakishly friendly and nice healthy people are. And for that I am grateful.

(Sidebar-

David,

I also took the time to read through your transformation log last night, and I am actually glad that I didn't do it before. Considering that pretty much every comment is in relation to how insane your workouts are, and you are smiling like a maniac in every picture, I probably would have been scared off/alerted the authorities. But I digress...)

Anywho... up at 7:30, 2 Keto Cuts, 4 No Betas, shake with PP and Creadyl on the way to the gym.

Today was Chest/Biceps/Triceps... and it went a little something like this:

Flat Bench Dumbbell Press 4 sets of 10-12 reps:
I did 4 sets of 10 with 15lb weights. This felt totally manageable, and I think I will have no problem going up for next week.


Incline Bench Dumbbell Press 4 sets of 10-12 reps:
Again, I did 4 sets of 10 with 15lb weights. These were a little harder... but I got through them. Either way, the '40th' was really tough, and my left arm is way more wonky than my right.


Incline Dumbbell Flyes 3 sets of 10-12 reps:
These were MUCH harder. I started with the 15's, dropped to the 12.5's and finally finished 3 set of 10 with the 10lb dumbbells. I think it had a much to do with the awkwardness of the motion (I am pretty sure that I never have done that action in real life) as it did with the weights. Either way, this is the only exercise that I did today that I think that I will stay with the same weight for next time. I just didn't feel 'right' in my movements.

Pushups 1 set to failure:
Pushups are the bane of my existence. I did 8 sort of halfises before my left shoulder gave out and I faceplanted. I am sure that a portion of this is psychological and I just need to get over it... at least they weren't on my knees.

Barbell Curls 2 sets of 8-10 reps:
I like these. I did 40lbs x 8 x 2. The last few were tough, but manageable. I don't think that I will have any problem going up in weight next week. My only question here, was that I did it with the straight bar rather than the one with the jags for your hand grips (which is what everybody was using when I Googled this exercise). Does it matter?

Incline Dumbbell Curls 2 sets of 8-10 reps:
I used 17.5's and did two set of 8. These were surprisingly hard for me... not sure if it was the weight or action.

Triceps Pressdowns 2 sets of 8-10 reps:
40 x 10 x 2. Manageable.

Lying Dumbbell Extensions 2 sets of 8-10 reps:
2 sets of 10 with 25lbs. This was weird, but okay.


And.... discuss.

[drooks10]

That looks like an awesome workout! Where did you get it? Wait......Haha! Glad you survived day 1. Only 2 more workout days to go!

I use a straight bar to do barbell curls, but you can use a different bar if you want to experiment.

Good luck!

[Credz]

David's a great guy like that! Awesome workout! Hit chest today too! How did you feel after the workout?

[thewendorf]

Honestly... I felt really good. My arms and chest were fatigued at the end of the circuit, (and are pretty much are getting more so as the day goes on) but not in a bad way. I never felt bored during the workout (which was about 40 min total). I was totally focused and energetic. I think the combination of getting the timing of the supplements down, combined with knowing that I was going to have to report back here, really kept me honest.

I just went to lunch in the the North End (Boston's Little Italy) and ate all yummy meats and veggies (and a very small gelato).

Feeling good...

[Simpy]

Great to hear. This place keeps me honest, too. Strange how that works.

[thewendorf]

After a totally lovely Sunday of brunch (very healthy, but lots of it) and a book swap with friends (very dorky, I know) I felt really good going into the week. I know that this is third week of the transformation, and I have some 1 month progress photos looming ahead of me.

I slept in this morning, and was running a little behind, so I missed breakfast.

8am- 2 Keto Cuts

9am- coffee with skim and splenda (50 cals)

Noon- big salad with veggies, turkey and light dressing, with a side of fruit and cottage cheese. 600 cals

1:30- PB with PP, coffee with skim and splenda. 300 cals.

4:30- PB with Yogurt. 400 cals

5pm- 2 Keto Cuts, 3 No Betas

6pm- DRooks Legs and Abs:

Barbell Squats 4 sets of 10-12 reps:
I did 4 x 12 x 40lbs. I focused on doing a 'full' squat, because that was what all of the sites said to be sure to do when I Googled it to find out the tectonics. These felt good, and I think that I'll have no problem going up next time.

Lying Leg Press 3 sets of 10-12 reps:
I had to use a regular Leg Press for these, because the Lying Leg Press was occupied by a training group. I did 3 x 10 x 200, and was definitely feeling it at the end. But I think that I can squeeze some more weight in there.

Dumbbell Lunges 3 sets of 8 reps (each leg):
I did 3 x 8 each leg alternating with 17.5lbs in each hand. These were manageable, but I was shaking by the end. I may do the 17.5's on more day just to be sure that my form is perfect before I go up.

Leg Extensions 2 sets of 12-15 reps:
2 x 15 x 60lbs. The last few of these were really tough (as in I didn't do them). I'll def stay at 60lbs for next week.

Lying Leg Curls 2 sets of 12-15 reps:
My gym doesn't have a Lying Leg Curl machine, so I used the Seated Leg Curl Machine. I did 3 x 15 x 60 and will have no problem going up next week.

Seated Calf Raises 3 sets of 15:
I did 3 x 15 x 25lbs. These were okay, but KNOW that I will be feeling them tomorrow (and the day after that).

Hanging (or assisted) Leg Raises 3 sets of 15 reps:
I did 2 sets of 15 hanging. These sucked (as I know that they are supposed to). I was swinging all over the place, and it was making me crazy. I skipped the last set more because I was frustrated than because my abbies hurt (although they did).

Lying Leg Raises 3 sets of 15 reps:
3 x 15. No problemo.

Decline Bench Abs 3 sets of 15 reps:
These sucked (as I know that they are supposed to). My form was def off on the last few... but I did em.

7:30- 2 chicken breasts with lf thousand island and a PP shake. 600 cals

Total cals for the day: 1950

My legs are jelley, and I feel tired and great. I love going into the gym with a plan, and having to come back here to be accountable.

[StlBarbie]

EXCELLENT LEG WO!!! :)

How long did it take you??

[XxLadyLuckxX]

Great work, some nice numbers there girlfriend!
Book swap so geeky but such a good idea, if you want to shoot out any ideas for good books, LMK!

[thewendorf]

Couldn't sleep last night because I had and interview today for a new job (see past documentation regarding professional unrest of late). Finally fell asleep 4am-ish.

7am- Tired. Leggies sore. 2 Keto Cuts. Dragged ass out the door.

9am- pb, cottage cheese with fruit, coffee with skim and splenda. 500 cals. Still hungry.

11am- pp with pb and skim. 400 cals. Still hungry.

Noon- Interview. I interviewed with three different people (2 mangers of my position, and then their manager). They all went well. They were all pretty happy long term employees who were happy to talk both about the position and how you can learn and move around within the company.

At the end, I asked, and they said that I was one of three prospects, but that one was someone who had worked there before, been laid off, and was up for rehire. So, even though it went really well, I wasn't sure if that person would have an edge by default. The big boss said that they had to all get together and discuss (the interviews were separate) and that she hoped to make a decision by the end of the week. She said they would probably have me back for another round of interviews before they made a final decision.

1:30- spinach with chicken breast and lf thousand island. 500 cals. Still hungry.

3pm- blow pop. Leggies sore. 50 cals. The company called and made me a formal offer... nice.

4pm- chicken with spinach. 300 cals. Still hungry.

4:15- yogurt with pb and pp. 400 cals

6:30- Spin class. So here is my questionable logic on this one. My legs are tightening up by the minute, and I know that I am going to be Gimpy McGimpster tomorrow... but I'm not quite there yet. So I thought that I would try to get a quick leg/cardio run in. Pretty much every minute of it sucked, but I am glad that I did it.

Weighed myself. Lost 3lbs... unbelievable.

8:30- Big bowl of steamed spinach with soy sauce and ketchup. 300 cals. Still hungry.

Total cals- 2450

All in all, it was a pretty good day. Still hungry.

[Simpy]

You weighed yourself at the end of the day and you still lost weight? I'm envious.

Are you going to take the job offer?

[jovinni]

Awesome on the loss :)

Good luck with the job. My company laid off a number of people in January of last year and a position in my department opened up recently. One of the guys interviewed had been one of our guys and they still ended up hiring a new guy. So fingers crossed, darling

[thewendorf]

Simp,

I could not be more surprised about the pm weight loss myself. I don't think that I have been on a scale past 6am since I was 10 years old. I was so shocked that I weighed myself on the scale on the locker room, didn't believe it, and then went and weighed myself on the scale in the trainer's room (where I last weighed myself at 150lbs).

As for the job, they called back, met my salary request, and it is a done deal. I gave my 2 weeks notice, dealt with the combination of genuine well-wishers and various passive aggressiveness, and could not be happier.

For food today:

7am- 2 KC

8:30- 2 apples, PB with PP. 500 cals

10am- apple, coffee with Splenda and skim. 150 cals

Noon- 2 KC, Chicken with Spinach and honey mustard. 500 cals

2:30- Apple with PB, coffee with Splenda and skim. 350 cals

so far.

I think that I am going to take today off from the gym since I can barely walk, and tomorrow morning is my killer Boot Camp class (which I would actually like to participate in).

I am going to go home do some laundry, watch a movie, and make sweet love to the couch.

Ahhhh....

[StlBarbie]

CONGRATS on the new job ...
that is always exciting!!! :)

TROOPER in getting thru spinning class with such sore legs ... :eek:

Enjoy your well deserved evening off ...
Is your boot camp class inside or outside?

[XxLadyLuckxX]

Whats the new job you applied for? Before you worked at an architect firm or something right? What are you going to school for, architecture I guess?
Please tell me your life! haha

[tiffanee777]

Great job on the loss girl! Your hard work is beginning to pay off. That's also awesome about the new job!

[Simpy]

You are rockin' it, chick! Great job.

[Simpy]

Check it!

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=119821361

On the last few pages the top ten are being announced from last year's competition. It was run a little differently with men and women competing in the same section. But it's still cool to see what's going on.

[thewendorf]

Hi All,

Here are the past few days:


Thursday

I COULD NOT get out of bed for my favorite Boot Camp class. I was tired as a mofo, and knew that I could get to the gym after work, so it made it easy to hit that snooze. Plus, I knew that I had the third workout of the split to get in.

7:30am- 2 KCs, Piece of Chicken with lf Thousand Island, 2 apples. 450 cals

10am- Coffee with Splenda and Skim, PP with PB. 350 cals

12:30- 2 pieces of chicken with mixed veg, apple. 700 cals

2:00- Apple, coffee with skim and splenda. 150 cals.

4pm- 2 KCs, 3 No Betas

6pm- I did the third day of my split, and was a little less comfortable than I was with the first two workouts. It didn't help that I went to the gym at prime time, and had to jockey for both weights and floor space. I also couldn't do the exercises 'in order' like DRooks told me to, so my Catholic guilt was kicking in for the entire duration.

Shoulders/Back

Dumbbell Shoulder Press 4 sets of 10-12 reps:
I did 15lbs x 4 x 12 for this one. These were pretty hard towards the end, but I got through them.

Dumbbell Side Raises 3 sets of 8-10 reps:
I left these till the end, and ended up tired and frustrated and skipped them. Weak... I know.

Bent-Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Flyes 3 sets of 8-10 reps:
I did one set of these with 15lbs, and felt all wrong. I wasn't sure if I had the angle at waist right, or the my arm in the correct relationship to my body. It was so crowded, and I felt like dude's were watching me and think "this chick is doing that wrong", so I geeked and skipped the last few sets. I'll ask a trainer to comment on my form next time I'm in the gym, so I can feel more confident next time I do this workout.

Dumbbell Shrugs 3 sets of 15 reps:
3 x 15 x 25lbs. The last few were tough, but otherwise okay.

Lat Pulldowns 4 sets of 10-12 reps:
4 x 10 x 60lbs. These were really hard towards the end, and I know that my form was suffering but I got through them. I will probably stay with 60lbs for next week till I feel like I can nail it.

Seated Rows 3 sets of 8-10 reps:
3 x 10 x 50lbs. These were manageable. I can easily go up next week.

1-Arm Dumbbell Rows 3 sets of 8-10 reps:
3 x 8 x 25lbs. Again, pretty manageable. Up for next week.

Back Extensions 3 sets of 10-12 reps:
Easy. I see some people holding a plate to their chest when they do this. Thoughts?

All in all, I really liked this workout. The supplements kicked in at the perfect time, and I felt strong and sharp. I am looking forward to perfecting these exercises and adding some weight.

7:30- Steak with salad, mixed veggies and BBQ sauce- 600 cals

Totals for the day- 2250 cals



Friday

7:00- Big bow of Honey Nut Cheerios with raisins and skim (Spent the night at a friend's house, and this was the best that I could do). 600 cals

12:00- Medium Soft Serve Sundae (Beautiful day, walking through the Boston Common... don't judge me). 600 cals.

2pm- 2 KC, Apple. 100 cals.

4pm- Miso Noodle Soup, pb with pp. 500 cals

5:30- 3 No Betas, Spin Class

7:30- Chicken with Green Beans and lf thousand island. 500 cals

Total Cals- 2300

I have to say, I am feeling pretty good. My 'tight' jeans are not tight, and I am sort of looking forward to my one month progress pics tomorrow (I say that now). Getting this new job (with a big national design/construction firm that has a great reputation for treating their people wonderfully) is a huge weight off my shoulders.

School is out, and I have pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I am going to have to pay my rent and mortgage for a few months till I get this tenant out. While it sucks, it is what it is, and I just need to suck it up.

Time to shower and get a little beauty sleep before my photo shoot tomorrow....

[StlBarbie]

I put my Catholic guilt to good use too ... :D

AWESOME WOs!!!
How do you like the NO Beta for spinning?
Before one of the classes that I teach I gave them all a sample pack to take ..
OMG .. you should have seen the BUTT PUMPS going on ... :eek:

YEAH for looser jeans .. that always makes for a happy day!!!

The job sounds fantastic!!

Any fun plans for your weekend??

[thewendorf]

Happy Saturday People,

Just spent the morning reading through all the unbeliveale 2009 Transformations. Awesome stuff.

8am- 2 KC
9am- 2 chicken breasts mustard. 500 cals
noon- 2 chicken breast on spinach salad. 600 cals

so far.

12:30- 2KC, 3 No Betas, Water Bottle full of Creadyl ready for the trip into the gym in an hour to do my second day of Chest/Bi's/Tri's. I'm excited to see if I can add weight to last weeks numbers.

And without further adieu... my One Month Progress Photos (which I am going to attempt to inbed in my post)....

[thewendorf]

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/DSC_0035.jpg
http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/DSC_0029.jpg
http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/DSC_0030.jpg

[Credz]

Nice progress so far! How did your workout go?

[Simpy]

I went back to look at your original pictures. I'm seeing a big change, especially through the belly and hips.

[StlBarbie]

I agree with Simpy! :)

How do you feel about your progress pictures?

[XxLadyLuckxX]

I notice a difference too keep up the hard work we still have a long trek ahead or us!

[thewendorf]

This weekend pictures made a few things abundantly clear. While I am making some decent strength, fitness, and tone strides, at the end of the day there is a pretty solid layer of body fat covering up the progress. I know that I need to take my bf down to really see results.

Since it has been pretty clearly established that this gal will never be living on 1400 cals a day, I need to increase my cardio big time. I am going to, in addition to my new three day split, shoot for five 60 min cardio sessions in a week. I imagine that most of these will take the form of a Spin Class (the least boring way to kill a sweaty hour... at the gym at least), but I reserve the right to add some rollerblading and/or the patented Wendorf walk/jog if need be in the evening.

5am- Up, 2 No Betas, Bottle of Creadyl on the way to the gym, (out of Keto Cuts, waiting for re up)

6:15- Spin Class. Crushed it.

8am- Greek Yogurt with PP and PB. 450 cals

12:30- Greek Salad with Chx, Feta, real dressing and an Apple. 800 cals

3pm- Coffee with Splenda and Skim. 50 cals.

4pm- Greek Yogurt, PP, PB and Apple- 500 cals

6pm- 2 Vodka and Sodas- 200 cals

Total Cals for the day- 2000

The only other sort of noteworthy thing on the horizon is the fact that now that I have given my notice at work, I pretty much have lunch and dinner/cocktail plans every day for the next few weeks. While I am feeling very loved, this is not ideal for the old chiggity-challenge. But... I imagine that true success in this sort of thing means not putting yourself on an island, but making changes that can be sustained in real life.
I am going to try to sticking to protein and veggies, keep the cocktails to Ketel One and Sodas, and just try to enjoy the well wishers.

[Greek_Elite]

excellent progress keep it up!

dont worry about the dinner/cocktail plans, it can be easy to still eat well even out.. and kettle one and sodas isnt too bad, but ya might be better off with a dry red wine

[XxLadyLuckxX]

I totally agree girlfriend, our progress is covered by a lovely smear of adipose tissue!!! Ugh rude. I have been toying with the idea of upping my cardio, reluctantly, not a lover of it. I dont mind spin either I might make it more of a point to get to those classes and OMG rollerblading are you serious, your a genius, where are my rollerblades

[thewendorf]

I LOVE to rollerblade. Every time I bust them out my brother is like "What's up 1992"?

[jovinni]

Great job on the progress lady!

Increasing cardio is ideal, however keep in mind that when you increase your cardio to that often in one week to drop body fat, it's difficult to maintain that physique if and when you let up on cardio. Diet really is key here and while I agree, 1400 calories can be difficult to manage, so is 5 60 minute sessions of cardio. Unless your schedule and energy allow room for it. As long as you embrace that, you're good to go. Good luck!!!

[Simpy]

How much cardio are you currently doing? I would suggest cutting the calories to 1800 for a while and see how that goes.

[thewendorf]

I know that you guys are right about cutting calories. I just hate to eat less than I do now. It's not like I 'can't' do it, I just don't really want to... especially if I can just get up and run/rollerblade/bike for an hour in the morning and have the same effect.

I currently usually do one Spin class a week, and then maybe another lunch time on the Elliptical for an hour. So upping it to five 60 min sessions is a pretty big increase. But at the end of the day, you are right.

Fiiiiiinnnnneeeee. I'll do 1800 calories for one week, and if I don't kill anybody with my bare hands, I will consider keeping it up for the duration.

Starting tomorrow, of course.

Here was today:

Slept in till 7:30 this morning.... heaven.

7:30- Greek Yogurt with PP and banana, coffee with skim and Splenda. 550 cals

9:30- Apple 100 cals

11:30- Banana, PP, PB. 400 cals

Noon- 3 No Betas, Creadyl. Hit the gym today at lunch and ran for 30 min… without stopping… which has happened a grand total of zero times in my life.

I just felt good and didn’t even think about it. This is a huge psychological hurdle for me, and I think will really help in the whole ‘getting extra cardio in’ thing. It was funny, as soon as I looked down and realized that I had done it; I immediately freaked out and stopped. Then I busted a quick 10min on the Elliptical to round out my lunchtime cardio.

1:30- Apple. 100 cals

3:30- Salad with veggies and grilled pork, iced coffee with skim and Splenda. 600 cals

4pm- Candy bar. 250 cals

Totals for the day- 2000 cals

I also just spent 3.5 hours at the hairdresser getting that Brazilian Keratin Treatment done to my hair. I'm not going to lie, it is pretty amazing. I have super curly Rosanna Rosanna Dana hair, and it is pin straight. The only down side is that you can't wash, get wet, sweat, pull back and/or touch your hair for three days... which is pretty nasty.

It also happens to be the muggiest week so far in Boston.

I plan on getting up early tomorrow am and rollerblading the 8 mile loop by my house. I figure that is a solid hour of cardio that I can keep my hair down for, and if I get up early enough, I can beat the heat.

I'll bust my leg day on Thursday (hair down at the gym is a little prissy for me, but it's only one day) and then do Spin Friday night (sweaty mess) and I'll be able to wash my hair after.

Off to plan my starvation diet....



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[Simpy]

I don't know what the Brazillian Keratin Treatment is. I'll have to Google that.

As for the calories, if you clean up your diet a bit, it won't be hard to get down to 1800 calories a day and still get as much, if not more food. Toss the candbar. Clean up the salad. There you go.

[thewendorf]

When you're right, you're right.

I had a nightmare last night that I sweated too much in my sleep and ruined the hundreds of dollars I spent on my stupid hair. So, I skipped cardio this morning, just in case. I also had a big lunch meeting today, and thenwork after the office, so a workout today was pretty much out of the question.

I am going to use the no WO constraint to emphasize the importance on diet, and keep my cals in line with my newfound limits.... Grrreaaattt.

7:30- Iced coffee with skim and spenda, 2 bananas mashed with PB. 450 cals

11am- tea with skim and Splenda. 50 cals

Noon- Salad with veggies and real dressing, and side of fruit salad. 400 cals

3pm- Pb with PP, iced coffee with skim and splenda. 450 cals

9:30- Arugula salad with a few walnuts and some Gorgonzla. 450 cals

GRAND TOTAL---- 1800 cals

Boo yah...

Legs tomorrow in the am, and I am getting some progress measurements done on Friday morning by a trainer at the gym, so that should keep me honest.

[XxLadyLuckxX]

I LOVE to rollerblade. Every time I bust them out my brother is like "What's up 1992"?

Whats up 7th and 8th grade is what it says to me haha

[Simpy]

Boo YA!!!!

[jovinni]

Glad to see you're dialing in the diet (lots o' love to Simpy)


Stay focused, you can do this! :)

[thewendorf]

Things have been pretty hectic these past few days, but here is the diet and WO rundown.

THURSDAY:

7am- early meeting. 2 KC, Coffee with skim and spenda x 2, and a handful of grapes. 250 cals

11:15- PB and PP. 400 cals.

NOON- 2 KC, 3 NoBetas. The morning meeting went long, so I didn't have my usual time at lunch to do my leg WO. I ran to the gym and did 20min running on the treadmill, and 20 min intervals on the Elliptical. Better than nothing, and I was back showered and back at my desk in 55min.

1:30- miso soup, pp and pb, apple. 650 cals

3pm- veggies with mustard. 150 cals

7pm- 2 Vodka and Sodas. 300 cals

Totals for the Day. 1750


FRIDAY

5am- 2 KC, 3 No Betas, Creadyl

6:30- Leg WO, trainer updated measurements- down where I should be.

7am- PB and PP with yogurt. 500 cals

noon- 2 KC, Beet Salad with Chx and Mussels 600 cals

3pm- Uberry small tart froyo with black berries- 300cals.

5:30- Spin (hello, extra cardio on leg day... but I felt good when I got going)

7pm- 2 Coors Lights. 300 cals.

9pm- PB with PP. 300 cals

Totals for the Day- 2000 cals

I am happy to have long weekend with minimal commitments. I plan getting outside and into the gym every day, and working at night. Other than probably having some celebratory holiday cocktails, this should be a nice chill weekend.

[thewendorf]

SATURDAY

7am- 2 KC, coffee with Splenda and FF cream, left over chinese- chx with veggies. 700 cals.

11am- 2 apples, seaweed salad. 400 cals

2pm- 2 KC, 3 No Betas, Creadyl. Half a back WO, running on treadmill for 20 min

4pm- 2 apples, Spinach Salad w/Chx and balsamic. 600 cals.

8pm- Ketel One and Soda.... but a big one. 300 cals

Total- 2000 cals

SUNDAY

8:30- 2 KC, coffee with Splenda and honey, PB with PP. 500 cals

11am- Chx and veggie omelet. Few bites of Choc cake. 600 cals

2pm- 2 KC- pp with pb- 400 cals

5pm- 2 chx breasts. 500 cals

Total- 2000 cals

MONDAY

8am- 2 KC, 3 No Betas, Creadyl on the way to the gym. Coffee with skim and honey. PB and PP. 400 cals

9am- Spin

noon- Salad with chx, gorgonzola and walnuts, 2 bites of chocolate cake- 800 cals,

5pm- Salad with chx, gorgonzola walnuts. large side of fruit. 800 cals.

6:30- Went to neighbor's BBQ. 2 glasses of wine, 1 Coors Light, Big piece of German Chocolate Cake with ice cream. Prob 1000 cals total.

Total for the day- 3000 cals.

All in all, it was a really nice weekend. Considering the amount of 'celebrations' that I went to, I pretty much stayed on track, and got a few workouts in. I'm ready to tighten the diet and workouts back up tomorrow. Midpoint progress pics are coming next weekend, and I want to be sure that there are visible changes.

[Simpy]

You held it together this weekend much better than I did. Margaritas, chips, and salsa - all weekend long. :eek:

P.S. I'm excited for new pics. :D

[drooks10]

Good job of staying pretty on track, unlike Simpy! She's such a bad influence. Haha.

I'm looking forward to seeing your progress pics, and am gonna follow your log better now that summer has arrived (I'm a teacher)!

[thewendorf]

Since I was 16 years old, I have been a luscious and full 36 C or D.

Today I bought myself a few new bras.

34B.

Really??? I have only lost three pounds.

Is it necessary that it is 1.5 from each boob?

That's all.

Diet is on. Ran this morning. Yoga tonight.

[Simpy]

<--------- Wishes she was a 34 B. :(

[XxLadyLuckxX]

Since I was 16 years old, I have been a luscious and full 36 C or D.

Today I bought myself a few new bras.

34B.

Really??? I have only lost three pounds.

Is it necessary that it is 1.5 from each boob?

That's all.

Diet is on. Ran this morning. Yoga tonight.

LOL sometimes different bras are different sizes maybe? I know vicotrias secret Im a size bigger, that smart biatch

[drooks10]

I think I stepped into this log at the wrong time. I will slowly back away now. Haha.

[thewendorf]

WEDNESDAY

8am- 2 KC, PB with PP and Skim, 2 eggs with veggies, 600 cals

9:30- coffee with skim and splenda, 50 cals.

Noon- 2 KC, 3 No Betas. 15 min on treadmill, then 20 min on Elliptical at lunch.

I am doing the Great Urban Race on Saturday with one of my ‘Oh, I just banged out a quick half marathon this weekend’ friends. We have a friend who did it last year, and said it was a blast. There is a running portion, a scavenger hunt portion, and a day drinking portion (this being the most appealing part of the day for myself… obviously). In an attempt to not get left behind all of my ridiculously fit friends, I am going to focus on getting some runs/cardio in this week, and not do too much damage to myself.

You have to dress in costume, and our team is ‘GI Janes’. I would rather not disgrace the BDU’s by throwing up after only a mile. I am sure that there will be pictures to follow…


1:15- 4 eggs with veggie scramble, Apple. 600 cals.

2pm- 3 mini candy bars. 150 cals

3:30- PB with PP and Yogurt. 400 cals

6pm- artichoke, mozzarella and tomato plate. 500 cals

Total for the day- 2300 cals



THURSDAY

5:30 am- 2 KC, PP with PB- 500 cals

11:30am- yogurt with fruit. 300 cals

1pm- 2 KC

2pm- farewell chocolate cupcake and ice cream made in my honor (hello.... it was in my honor)- 700 cals

5:30pm- Creadyl, Body Pump class... rocked it.

7pm- 2 Chx Breasts with Broccoli. 600 cals.

Total Cals for Day = 2100

I just need to get through the final departure celebrations tomorrow, and it will be much easier to take my cals down.

[StlBarbie]

When is your upcoming race?
It sounds like it is going to be a blast!!

[thewendorf]

It is this Saturday.

I am super excited for what should be a day full of exercise, fun, and booze... perfect trifecta in my opinion.

[StlBarbie]

It is this Saturday.

I am super excited for what should be a day full of exercise, fun, and booze... perfect trifecta in my opinion.

OMG .. IT IS!!! :D

You must take some great pics in the competition outfit!!! :D

[drooks10]

Haha. Replace that booze with some water, and you've got my "trifecta!" Hope you are having fun!

[Simpy]

So the big race was TODAY!!!! How did it go? It sounds like a lot of fun. I'm interested in doing more stuff like the race you described. I want to get back to making working out all about fun, and that sounded like a lot of fun!

[thewendorf]

FRIDAY

6:30- 2 KC, 3 No Betas, Creadyl. Walk/jog for an hour with mom

7:45- PB with PP, Coffee with Skim and Splenda, Apple 600 cals

10:30- yogurt with PB. 300 cals

noon- Miso Soup and Sashimi. 400 cals

1:30- cHx Breast. 300 cals

3:30- Chocolates (in my honor)- 250 cals

5:30- salad with turkey and balsamic, iced skinny vanilla latte- 600 cals

Totals for the day= 2450



SATURDAY-

8:30- 2 KC

10am- Big pre-race breakfast. At least 1000 cals. At least... Worth every single one.

Over the course of the day- 10 beers (seriously... it was very hot out there... a few before, a few during, and the rest after). 1010 cals

8pm- PP with PB- 500 cals

Totals for the day= 2500

The race was super fun. You had five hours to do it in, and my partner and I did it is 1hr 46min. We were the first team of women to cross the finish line, but we got a penalty for not having one of our pictures come out (at each point you had to pick up a stamp, or picture, etc to prove that you completed the challenge). Unfortunately the penalty (adding 30 min) kicked us out of the Top 25, but we still got some props from the rest of the teams of guys. I tracked out the route, and it we ended up running at least 5 miles... at noontime... in the hot sun... and traffic.

I am feeling sort of abused this morning, but I bet that has a much to do with the beer consumption than it does the physicality of the race. My partner took pics with her camera and I'll post them as soon as she sends them to me.

Here are some pics from this morning. Considering that I drank my weight in beer yesterday, and my PMS is kicking (along with a slight hangover) I am pretty happy with these. The back shot is especially poor quality (I almost died attempting the 'reverse pic twist on the toilet with a hangover'), but it does show how much less bumpy it is back there.

Today is my halfway point, and I am really starting to see some differences. Which, when you consider that I have pretty been taken out to eat every lunch and dinner for the past two weeks, I am pretty proud of.

I am looking forward to my next set of photos (2 weeks, 2 month contest point). I think that I am going to wear some make up... and maybe heels. Yeah, that's the ticket.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/6610001.jpg
http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/6610003.jpg
http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/6610002.jpg

[StlBarbie]

CONGRATS on finishing FIRST!!! (despite the darn picture) :D
It sounds like you and your friend had a blast!
I can't wait to see the pics!@!

YOUR PICS look great!!!
At only half way thru, they will only continue to get better!!! :D
Awesome job you are doing!!!

[thewendorf]

Thanks for the encouragement. It totally helps :)


CONGRATS on finishing FIRST!!! (despite the darn picture) :D
It sounds like you and your friend had a blast!
I can't wait to see the pics!@!

YOUR PICS look great!!!
At only half way thru, they will only continue to get better!!! :D
Awesome job you are doing!!!

[StlBarbie]

Thanks for the encouragement. It totally helps :)

Following your journal is totally inspirtaional!!! :)

[drooks10]

Pics are looking great! By the end of this challenge, you are gonna be rockin'! Keep up the focus and intensity.

[thewendorf]

Pics are looking great! By the end of this challenge, you are gonna be rockin'! Keep up the focus and intensity.

Says Winny McWinster. Congrats David.

Here were the past few days.

SUNDAY-

Aggghhhh.... sort of hung over.

9am- PB with PP and skim. 500 cals

11am- 4 Hard Boiled Eggies with Honey Mustard. 300 cals

noon- 2 Chx Breasts. 500 cals

PB with PP and milk- 600 cals

eggies with veggies- 400 cals

Totals for Day- 2300

MONDAY

First day of new job

7:30- 2 KC, Coffee with skim and Splenda 50 cals

8:30- Bacon, Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich... purchased for me by my new boss for my first day... what was I supposed to do? 800 (f-ing delicious) cals

Noon- Salad with Chx and Walnuts, Apple. 600 cals

2pm- Apple. 100 cals

6pm- Eggies with Broccoli, PB with PP. 700 cals

Total Cals for Day: 2250

I'm off for a run. Looking forward to trying to get back in a regular am gym routine. Once the quiet hum of the AC goes in, I have a REALLY hard time getting up.

Body Pump tomorrow morning. No excuses.

[XxLadyLuckxX]

Im bacckkkkkk! OMG that race sounds ridiculously fun, I agree with Leah I need to find some fun things like that around here and someone to do them with lol
You are doing an awesome job, dial that diet in a litter neater maybe during the week and now that your celebrations are over ;-) and you are on the road to hott babeness for sure, get it girrrrrlllll!
Dont forget we want to see pics of the urban race!

[Simpy]

The belly is getting F L A T! ! ! ! ! !

Looking very, very good, chick. Imagine what you'll look like if you get the diet lined out a bit. AWESOMENESS. We seem to have a lot of contenders, and you, chick, are definitely one of the them. Great job.

[drooks10]

"kind of hung over." That made me LOL! I hope you were able to kill the bodypump today!

[thewendorf]

First and foremost, thank you- thank you- thank you for the attention and comments. This is clearly a group of people who know their ****, I totally honor and respect all the advice I have received. I am really starting to see some serious results, and that is largely in part this forum.

...But... (you knew it was coming) I have a question about the reduction of calories advice (and not just because I love to eat). As I am reading other people's journal's, I am seeing a lot of people who are really struggling with their diets (limiting and binging, etc). With everything that I have going on in my life, that sort of cycle is NOT an option for me. I feel as if (with the exception of chocolate and cocktails) my diet is pretty tight at this point. I am getting plenty of protein, fresh produce, lowfat dairy, fiber and good fats. I don't feel restricted, and my mood is good. I feel strong in my workouts, and for the most part have been getting them in every day.

While I am really trying to stick to only weighing myself once a month, I think that it is pretty indisputable (looking at the pictures), that there is some good stuff happening.

So why must I drop the cals? Because the results will be better?

Some of the fittest (and leanest) people that I know (women included) eat huge amounts of good food. Could I not morph into one of these with the continued addition of muscle and cardio intensity? Just curious.

As for today:

5:30- 2 KC, 3 No Betas, Creadyl on the way to the gym for Bodypump.

David, I half killed it today for Bodypump.

By some grace of God, after running 6-7 miles for the race on Saturday (pretty much 6 - 7 times more than I have ever run before in my life) I was able to go out and bang out another 6 mile loop last night. Now granted, I def walked probably half of it... but I also sprinted some intervals. This sort of behavior is totally new territory, and I am super psyched at the turn of events. But... I felt it this morning. My legs were junk right out of bed. Ankles to hips, all the way up. Tired and tight. My low back was feeling it, and my left trap was KILLING me.

I got to the gym and was humming with energy from the supps. For all of the weighted upper body, back and core stuff (using a 40lb bar, min) I was on fire. I just felt totally dialed in. Even when I was heading to failure, I felt strong, and my form was good. When the exercise changed, and everybody took weight off their bars, I either stayed the same or added. This class really got me psyched to see what I can do when I go back to the split (this weekend).

But I just could not make my lower body cooperate. For squats, I went down maybe two inches. Lunges... maybe a millimeter. I never experienced anything like it. I was frozen in discomfort.

So the class was half totally great, and half a complete waste. Ehhh...


7:30- Coffee with sugar and skim, PP with PB, Apple. 600 cals

Noon- Chx with Peas, Apple. 600 cals

2pm- Junior Mints. 220 cals

5pm- Chx with mustard, Apple. 600 cals

6pm- PP with PB. 200 cals

TOTALS FOR DAY- 2220

[XxLadyLuckxX]

You might want to consider taking a post workout recovery suppc of some sort. I am finishing up my Scivation Extend, and then prob switching to Double-T Glutacene, I believe it is...
But also since you dont usually get this sore....girlfriend you ran/walked 12-14miles in past 2+ days and thats not normal training for you, so you got sore as hell, it makes sense!

But your cals, I mean you right, its your book, write it as you wish! Yea the main point of the suggestion was to see more results then your already getting, but then also your weight and height is not far off from mine and I know my maitenance where I wont lose or gain weight is like 2000 cals so Im sure yours is close to that and usually when your trying to lean out you want to eat less than your maitenance.

Question, your PP and PB, protein powder and peanut butter, what do you do with that what is that like? Also what kind of PP do you use? Ive tried doing stuff like that with my PP but I think mine doesnt taste good enough to do that, its ON brand

[thewendorf]

Question, your PP and PB, protein powder and peanut butter, what do you do with that what is that like? Also what kind of PP do you use? Ive tried doing stuff like that with my PP but I think mine doesnt taste good enough to do that, its ON brand

Yes, it's Protein Powder with Natty PB (Trader Joe's brand is especially good for this because it is sort of runny). Sometimes I'll add a little skim, or greek yogurt, or fruit, depending on how I am feeling. I bough a few containers of Designer Whey (Choc, Vanilla Praline, Peanut Butter Fudge) when it was on crazy sale. It def isn't the best PP that I have ever tasted, but the cals and carbs are what I am looking for (and I bought a ton of it and hate to waste).

I usually do a one scoop PP to one teaspoon PB ratio (and usually double this... obviously). I then just add water ssssllllllooooowwwwlllllyyyy all while stirring it like crazy.

Done right, you end up with a super creamy bowl of sweet deliciousness. Once I have the right consistency with these two products, I may stir in some yogurt, or a handful of berries. I also sometimes cut up an apple and heat it all up in the microwave. It give you a little hot peanut butter pie vibe.

I personally, like nothing more than to hunker down with a big bowl of food, and lately this has been doing it for me. You can also put in the freezer for 10 min and it becomes ice cream mouse-ish.

I can also keep PP and PB in my desk drawer at work, whip it up in a coffee cup, and eat it without offending my podmates.

[StlBarbie]

Your log makes me hungry .... :p

[Simpy]

Here are my thoughts on your diet:

First, you're in a competition, and given the prizes, it would be quite awesome if you won it. I know when I'm in competition mode, I don't cheat. Why? Because I want to win.

Second, you cheat pretty regularly. You're body would actually benefit from a once a week cheat more than it would the little chocolate here, cocktail there that you give it.

Third, eventually, yes, you can eat the small chocolate and cocktails regularly, but you have a limited amount of time to get to the ultimate goal, and you don't have a ton of muscle to accelerate the fat loss. I would assume that the women you refer to either have A) incredible genetics or B) larger amounts of muscle.

[drooks10]

I agree with Simpy. If you wanna WIN, you have got to minimize cheats. I never did cheat during my transformation challenge, and I am so glad that I didn't!

[XxLadyLuckxX]

Yes, it's Protein Powder with Natty PB
I can also keep PP and PB in my desk drawer at work, whip it up in a coffee cup, and eat it without offending my podmates.
Thanks I may have to experiment more for this for an "easy" on the go snack maybe...I seem to have a limited amount of choices on those...


I agree with Simpy. If you wanna WIN, you have got to minimize cheats. I never did cheat during my transformation challenge, and I am so glad that I didn't!

I GUESS we should listen to winny mcwinster (I think thats what you called him earlier, anyway it made me laugh the first time)

Well shoot now me and wendorf (wtf is your real name lol) will go off in a corner somewhere and cry since weve been so bad with cheats :-(

[thewendorf]

Simp and David,

I totally understand and respect that mentality (and it clearly worked for you two).

But when I win this beast without buying into the concept of 'dieting' or 'cheating', I want both of you to buy me a package of Junior Mints and tell me how pretty that I am while I eat them.

TODAY:

5am- Coffee with Sk and Spl, PP with PB, 2 KC, 3 No Betas, Creadyl on the way to the gym. 500 cals

6am- 20 min Elliptical, 5 min run/Treadmill, 30 min Core class

7:30- Apple. 100 cals

10:30- Apple. 100 cals

Noon- 2 KC, Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts and Balsamic, Apple. 550 cals

2pm- Raisinettes. 190 cals

5:30- Chx with mustard, apple. 650 cals

Totals for the Day: 2090

[StlBarbie]

Have you noticed an NO Beta pump at all during your cardio sessions?

I have used it before spinning and it really generates a huge leg/butt pump ... :D

[thewendorf]

Absolutely.

There aren't enough words to describe how much I used to hate Cardio.

So, the fact that I can now easily bang out an hour, or look forward to spin class, I pretty much completely attribute to the supplements.

[drooks10]

Absolutely.

There aren't enough words to describe how much I used to hate Cardio.

So, the fact that I can now easily bang out an hour, or look forward to spin class, I pretty much completely attribute to the supplements.

Bam! Me too. The stairmaster used to be my mortal enemy, but now I slay it each day! Climbed 150 floors this morning thanks to Glutacene!

[311mindspin]

Bam! Me too. The stairmaster used to be my mortal enemy, but now I slay it each day! Climbed 150 floors this morning thanks to Glutacene!

totally agree, cardio is much more enjoyable and feels easier now!

[Simpy]

Cardio is only enjoyable when I'm in a class or competing with someone. But easier. . . yeah.

[StlBarbie]

How did your day go W? :)

[thewendorf]

Good, good, good. This new job is kicking my ass. I thought that with moving from a big Architectural Firm to a big Design/Construction company, there would have a fair amount of transferable knowledge... but I feel like I am learning to walk all over again. Everybody is super nice, and it is indisputably a great company to work for, but the learning curve is steep.

On the bright side, I am someone who learns from doing things, and I am doing and doing and doing.

I am just looking forward to getting past this point where I don't understand three acronyms in every sentence, you know?

For Today:

7am- coffee with sk and sp, PP shake. 400 cals

Noon- salad with chx, veg and balsamic and a pear. 600 cals

2pm. Tea with sk and sp. Dove dark choc bar. 300 cals

3pm- 2KC, SF hot choc w/skim. 100 cals

5:30pm- met some old coworkers that I didn't get to hook up with before I left last week. They drank mojitos and ate fries, while I drank coffee. Not super fun, but I was hoping to get into the gym after our social hour. We went late, and the gym was closing when I went by. Oh well, that will ensure that I get up and at em first thing tomorrow morning. I am starting back up the split on Saturday, so I may just try to get a nice long cardio session in. There is also a super challenging yoga class at 6:15am. It will be a game time decision. 100 cals

9:45- 4 hard boiled eggs with mustard, protein shake with milk. 600 cals

Total for the Day- 2100

[StlBarbie]

I bet you are glad your week is over ... TGIF!!! :)

The new job sounds spectacular ....nothing wrong with a learning curve, at any age!!!

OMG, I LOVE hard boiled eggs with mustard ... :D

Were you able to get WO in?

[thewendorf]

I did. It was short, but still pretty awesome.

7am- 2KC- PP and yogurt, coffee with sk and sp, apple. 600 cals

10am- apple. 100 cals

noon- 2 KC, spinach salad with goat cheese, chx and balsamic vingagrette. 600 cals

3pm- apple, tea with skim and splenda. 150

4pm- 4 No Betas. I only had an hour between job#1 and job#2. I booked it to the gym and did a quick 30min on the treadmill (something that was pretty much unheard of a month ago). I felt awesome... like I could have gone forever.

7:30- Veal with mushrooms. 400 cals.

10:30- Vodka Soda, a few bites of choc cake. 300 cals

Totals for the Day= 2150

[drooks10]

Congrats on making it to the gym for the cardio! That sounds like something I would do! Haha. Sneak in whatever I can whenever possible!

[thewendorf]

That sounds like something I would do! Haha.

Well, I'll take that as a good sign.

What's up with your super fancy photo shoot that's coming up? Do you feel like a rock star?

[drooks10]

Well, I'll take that as a good sign.

What's up with your super fancy photo shoot that's coming up? Do you feel like a rock star?

Haha. No, I feel like I've gotta get in even better shape so I don't look like an idiot!

We are finalizing all the details, but I do know it will be 2 full days of photos/workouts and lots of fun!

[THEMANBEAST]

Haha. No, I feel like I've gotta get in even better shape so I don't look like an idiot!


Double T supps to the rescue!

[drooks10]

Double T supps to the rescue!

No doubt! Haha.

[StlBarbie]

How was your Saturday?
I bet you loved having the day off!!! :)

[thewendorf]

I actually work nights on Saturday and Sundays (and Wednesdays...hopefully just for the summer) at a local restaurant. I'm pooped.

Made it to the gym today, but my left trap/rhomboid has been killing me since last night and it totally affected my workout.

Right now, I'm tired and cranky. Hopefully a good nights sleep will do some good.

[StlBarbie]

My son works in the restaurant industry while in college, the money he makes is insane!!! He want to get a degree in criminal justice and be a police officer. I am sure the money he will make doing that won't touch what he is making now .... hard incentive to study ... lol

And you are right ... WHAT A WO!!

Hope you have an enjoyable day today!! :)

[Credz]

How you feeling this morning? :)

[thewendorf]

How you feeling this morning? :)

Pretty good. I took a few Tylenol PMs, and slept the sleep of the dead.

My trap/rhomboid pain still kicking, and traveled up my neck overnight. This is the area where I historically get jammed up when the I get stressed. With everything that I have going on, not to mention adding the increased WOs, I am sort of surprised that it hasn't bothered me before now.

I made an appointment for an adjustment (chiropractor at lunch) and a massage (a heavenly sports massage therapist I was able to get an evening appt with) for tomorrow.

Chiropractic, massage, and yoga are things that I historically do to keep my mind and body functioning healthfully. When I made my appointment this morning, I was chatting with the MT and realized that I have really let these things fall by the wayside these past few months.

Also, as psyched as I am with the newfound running, there is some new postural trauma associated with jumping head first into this sport.

So I am going to take today off, Spin tomorrow morning (to at least get a sweat session in), and then see how I feel Tuesday morning.

I am hoping for 100%

Thanks for asking...

[StlBarbie]

My trap will do the same ... totally pulls on the vertebrae of my neck!!
My chiropractor keeps me going ... ;)

[drooks10]

Enjoy your rest day, and get in there and kill it tomorrow! I hope the visit to the chiro goes well, too!

[THEMANBEAST]

Keep hitting it hard!

[thewendorf]

Guess who weighed 145lbs today at the Chiropractor's office?

I'll give you a hint...

She has brown hair, loves to read, and if she could only pick one food to eat for the rest of her life it would be beef jerky.

That's all.

[StlBarbie]

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE to whoever that is .... :rolleyes: ............................. :p

[thewendorf]

Today was pretty much a perfectly timed workout and supplement day. After my chiro and massage last night (and pumped from my 2lb weight loss) I ended up chowing on a few big bowls of good stuff (eggs and veggies, and then PP and yogurt). I was feeling so energized that I ended up going out and doing the 6 mile circuit by my house. I went down by the water in South Boston, and it was all misty with a storm rolling in, and I just felt good. I ended up running at least 2/3 of the loop, and really think that if boredom didn't get to me, that I physically could do the whole thing. I need to get an Ipod to get my mind off... well, my mind.

Anyway...

Today:

7am- 2 KC, PP with Greek Yogurt, Coffee with skim and Splenda, Apple. 500 cals

12pm- huge fruit salad from the Farmer's Market with a Greek Yogurt and some Pumpkin seeds. 600 cals.

2pm- bag of Raisinettes. 190 cals.

3pm- Grapefruit, SF hot cocoa. 150 cals.

5pm- 4 No Beta, Creadyl on the way to the gym.

No doubt about it, I was feeling great. Since I am a little tender from the adjustment and deep tissue massage yesterday, I took the Body Pump class thinking that it would be a nice full body workout. I am pretty much just working under the system that everyone of these classes that I take I just add 5 lbs to my 'base' weight, which at this point is 40lbs. I then add more for deads and squats, etc.

I felt awesome. Strong, alert and in control. More importantly, my back and neck felt balanced and pain free.

7pm- 4 eggs, veggies, one slice American Cheese. PP shake with skim. 700 cals

For the day:

Total Cals- 2140

I have my 15 year HS reunion this weekend, so I am sure that there will be pics galore. This weekend will also be my 2 month Double T Challenge mark, so I'll be sure to take some progress shots.

Feeling good...

[THEMANBEAST]

Have fun at your reunion.

[XxLadyLuckxX]

Loves beef jerky...haha laughter at this one
Looks like your doing awesome, keep up the good work!
Massages and Yoga, I think once life gets a little more predicatable time wise for me, I will throw these two things in for body wellness. Dental Hygienists can have some serious back/neck/hand issues if your not careful that I would like to fully avoid!

[311mindspin]

You are funny my friend. Im in!
Prob a good idea that you started re-eval your cal intake because you dont want to go thru all this "work" and get less out of it then you could have :-)

Very true statement! I used to not care about diet and I never gained strength or size. Re evaled my diet and noticed a significant difference.

[veganstastegood]

Very true statement! I used to not care about diet and I never gained strength or size. Re evaled my diet and noticed a significant difference.
i completely agree. nutrition and supplementation is equal to if not more important than your training

[drooks10]

How did the reunion go?

[StlBarbie]

How was the reunion? Was there a good turnout? :)

[Simpy]

<----- Does not like beef jerkey, but will tollerate it if it's the only thing to eat.

<----- Wants to see reunion photos right this minute!

[drooks10]

I'm in for reunion photos, too!

[thewendorf]

Hi All,

I am barely back to land of the living after my boys-I-loved-in-high-school/beef-jerky-fest. The weather was insanely beautiful and it was awesome to see everyone.

While there was a fair amount of eating, drinking and being merry (and some good old fashioned breaking into the municipal pool at 2am), I actually didn't go too overboard. I missed my workouts on Saturday and Sunday, but got a good long run in Friday before I left, and was back at the gym Monday morning. I took my Keto Cuts all weekend, and was back on the No Beta and Creadyl as soon as I got back. Everyone told me how great I looked, and I am feeling surprisingly lean after two days of beers and bagel sandwiches.

I don't have any 'progress pics' per se from this weekend (those are scheduled for this Saturday morning) but here are a few shots that pretty clearly sum up the weekend.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1420448&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=1156805794&id=1259903043&ref=pf

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1420437&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=1156805794&id=1259903043&ref=pf&fbid=1511944199455

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1420437&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=1156805794&id=1259903043&ref=pf&fbid=1511944199455#!/photo.php?pid=1421046&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=1156805794

On a totally side note, to all of the Double T peeps, what would be my final day of the contest? Is is calender days, etc?

[StlBarbie]

Your pics didn't link ... :(
However, it sounds like you had a marvelous time catching up with former classmates!! :)

PM sent your way ... :)

[drooks10]

While I'm not a rep, I can answer your question about the challenge length. Yes, the contest is calendar days from your start date. Keep killin' it, girl!

[thewendorf]

Okay... so if my 'Day 1' was April 25, than my last day would be.........

I just don't want to get disqualified for a stupid mistake, you know.

Here are my VT pics (I tried to upload them from Facebook before, not sure what I did wrong.


http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/1.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/2.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/3.jpg

Supplements are on. Diet is good. I'll be back tonight will a full workout report.

[jovinni]

Love the pics, yer so purty

Glad to hear you had a great time!!

[thewendorf]

Love the pics, yer so purty

Glad to hear you had a great time!!

Well thank you... I think looking decent (I am famously unphotogenic) in these pics has a lot to do with feeling happy and carefree. Being in Vermont totally does that for me.

I was all wrong today. Woke up late. Had a dude from Nat'l Grid show up to replace my Gas meter which made me late for work. It is about 110 degrees with 200% humidity in Boston, I was slammed all day at work, had to run to AT&T to get a charger since I left mine in VT at lunch time, I almost melted on the way there, apparently it is some big IPhone release day and there was a small village standing in line, got to gym to take a spin class after work and the ac is down, my gym is in the basement so it was like the surface of the sun without all that forced cool air (they actually cancelled classes and recommended people not work out), got home, threw on my sweats to go for a jog, and now it is violently down-pouring.

I am going to wait it out for an hour, and then give it up to God and crawl into my air conditioned bed room with a book.


Today:

7:30- 2 KC (last two, must order new bottle), PP shake. 200 cals

9am- 2 Pears. 200 cals

10:30- coffee with sf hc and skim. 100 cals

12:15- Mango. 150 cals

1:30- Carrots and hummus. 500 cals

3pm- Pear, coffee with sf hc and skim. 200 cals.

5pm- Salad with Chicken. PP shake. 700 cals

Total cals for the day: 2050

[drooks10]

What book are you reading? I love to read!

Sounds like you did have a hectic day! Maybe today will be much better.

I wanted to link you to Double-T's Facebook page. Starting next week, they will be having a great promo that you will want to check out!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Double-T-Sports/106276053243?ref=ts

[Simpy]

Great pics. You are so beautiful, and you look so happy. :) And you need to get in on the Facebook thing. Betacene is a wonderful supplement, and tastes like a dream. . . even better than Glutacene, if you can imagine that.

[StlBarbie]

Your pics are spectacular ... I love the tat!!! :D

Vermont is SO beautiful .... especially in the fall!!!

How did your night end last night?
Did the rain cease in time for a run?

[thewendorf]

Hi Kids, thanks for all the kind words. I mean, you are pretty much fishing for compliments when you post pics, but they are still pretty great to hear.

Double T-ers,

I checked out the FB page and made inappropriate comments under all your pictures... so your welcome for that.

Drooks,

I just finished the whole 'Dragon Tattoo' trilogy, and give it a big fat "eeehhh". They were good, but I'm not drinking the whole 'best books ever' Kool Aid. Currently I am reading Traveler by Ron McLarty and it is actually pretty good. The story is short but well done, and the characters are really vibrant. But I will pretty much read anything.

TODAY:

6am- Creadyl with PP, 4 No Betas. 150 cals

6:30- 55 min of intervals on the elliptical. I was sweating like crazy, and felt like a million bucks.

8:30- 2 Pears, Coffee with sf hc and skim. 300 cals

12:30- Salad with chx and dressing, apple. 600 cals

3:30- apple, tea with skim. 150

5:15- big fruit salad with cottage cheese, pp shake. 600 cals

Totals for the day so far: 1750 (probably a glass or two of wine to be added to that before it is all said and done)

It has been so f-ing hot here, and I have been so f-ing busy, that I have been eating a ton of fruit because it requires no prep and I can pick it up anywhere. I keep thinking that it is too much sugar, or some other old wives tale, but I feel really great.

Progress pics tomorrow morning will tell the real story.

Happy Friday night people.

[StlBarbie]

Just know ... if your pics were UGLY .... I would tell you .... :p

TGIF!!! :D

[thewendorf]

My taking-underpants-pictures-friend bailed this morning, so you are stuck with some ghetto bathroom shots. I think that I am really starting to see a difference.

I have just under a month left (still waiting on some feedback on what my official final day is. I sent an email to CyberCat. If the start date was 4.24.10, than my final day is 6.23.10? Anybody? Andbody?)

Anywho.... a little under a month left. I have failed to mention (probably because I am not quite ready to think about how this event could affect my contest results) that smack dab in the middle of this month is a 10 day family reunion cruise to the Caribbean. Sigh... So many good opportunities to work out and be healthy... so many opportunities to not work out and not be healthy...

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/62610009.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/62610007.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/thewendorf/62610017.jpg

[drooks10]

Pics look Great (even if they are "ghetto" bathroom shots)! Haha.

For your timeline, 112 days....16 weeks, right? Your dates are wrong. This contest is longer than the 2009 version.

A cruise?! Sounds like sooo much fun and so much food! Stay strong and focused, girl!

[thewendorf]

Pics look Great (even if they are "ghetto" bathroom shots)! Haha.

For your timeline, 112 days....16 weeks, right? Your dates are wrong. This contest is longer than the 2009 version.

A cruise?! Sounds like sooo much fun and so much food! Stay strong and focused, girl!

Wow... you are totally right. That is spectacular news.

[StlBarbie]

Enter daily for your chance to win a FREE TUB of BETACENE!!! :D

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=125588723

Email CyberCat and tell her you need your FINAL DATE!!! :)

WHOOT WHOOT to the cruise .... plenty of opportunities to have FUN exercise and acitivity and plenty of free fruit and veggies .... :D

[drooks10]

Wow... you are totally right. That is spectacular news.

I love it when I'm right, and it is good news! Now you really can tear it up with the added time!

[Simpy]

You'll do fine on the cruise. There will be beaucoup opportunities to eat healthy meals (ignore the beaucoup opportunities to eat crap), get in your morning workout, and then chill the rest of the time. :)

[THEMANBEAST]

Enter daily for your chance to win a FREE TUB of BETACENE!!! :D

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=125588723

Email CyberCat and tell her you need your FINAL DATE!!! :)

WHOOT WHOOT to the cruise .... plenty of opportunities to have FUN exercise and acitivity and plenty of free fruit and veggies .... :D

Great opportunity! I <3 BetaCene!

[drooks10]

You'll do fine on the cruise. There will be beaucoup opportunities to eat healthy meals (ignore the beaucoup opportunities to eat crap), get in your morning workout, and then chill the rest of the time. :)

Easier said then done, but I have faith in you that you will stay focused! Eat lots of fish, veggies, and fresh fruit! That sounds so good right now!

[thewendorf]

You'll do fine on the cruise. There will be beaucoup opportunities to eat healthy meals (ignore the beaucoup opportunities to eat crap), get in your morning workout, and then chill the rest of the time. :)

You know... I am surprisingly not worried about it.

I figure that if I can drag myself to the gym every day while dealing with a new job, full time school, moving, and a tenant from hell, than I certainly can get some killer workouts in when I have 24 hours a day of free time.

Speaking of dragging myself to the gym, I ran for almost an hour last night at the gym after work (with only a few short walking breaks), and crushed DRooks upper body workout this morning after 4 NoBetas and some Creadyl. I was feeling strong and in the zone, and could have rolled right into Legs if I didn't need to go to work.

Off to dinner with Nana (homemade sauce, meatballs and ziti). I'll go heavy on the salad and meatballs, and light on the rest.

I got this.

[drooks10]

Yummy...meatballs! Congrats on getting in a great cardio and workout session! You are right, too....you got this, girl!

[Simpy]

Yum. Ask Nana to invite me over if she ever makes too much or just wants some company. :p

[fitnessman]

Great pics!

[journey2swole]

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