Jacqui's journal

[jacqui583]

I have suffered from rheumetoid arthritis for about 15 years and have had flareups over the years where I just couldn't move without being in agony. When I was first diagnosed I was told I could be in a wheelchair in five years. I used this as an excuse to stay out of the gym for much too long. I'm still hanging in there, (no wheelchair for me yet!) I work a physical job (machine repair; I'm a tool & die maker) where I've had to prove myself as being as physically capable as the guys; I've been doing this for 20 years.

I had always looked fit, but I was basically a slug until last fall. I quit drinking (make too many bad choices when I'm drinking!) and had read that proper diet and exercise would help me over the initial hump. So at the ripe young age of 42 I started exercising and eating properly. It's only been about 5 months, but I can't believe the changes, both mentally and physically. I do try to use heavy weights (ok, heavy for me!:)) and to increase them as I can; otherwise I feel like I'm just wasting my time.

A buddy at work who is very buff and trains others asked my why so many women feel it's too late to get started. As this is how I had felt, I felt qualified to answer him. You get used to seeing yourself in a certain way for so long that it's hard to imagine yourself any other way. We see young people who are fit and figure it's because of their youth, or when we do see people our own age who are fit we say it's because they've worked out for years. I think the biggest roadblock is the mental barriers we put on ourselves. Thankfully I've finally crashed through mine!:)

The routine I've been using is getting stale, so I'm starting a new program tomorrow, one I got from the Body Sculpting Bible for Women. I'm going to give it a 12 week go and see how I make out. Wish me luck! :)

[imperfectly_lou]

Welcome to the board Jacqui and congrats on your fantastic progress so far :)

[jacqui583]

Well, so much for starting the new program for the last week. I had the week off work (I use the gym at work) and I buried myself in home renovations; painting and such. Not only have I not worked out at all this week, but I haven't been following my healthy diet so well either.<:( On the other hand my house looks great! :) And my weight hasn't changed, I checked it earlier today.

So, tomorrow I'm back to work and will (hopefully!) get on with the new program! Onward and upward! lol

[imperfectly_lou]

Not to worry jacqui.... nothing lost but nothing gained right? Except your house looks fantastic which is great!

Good luck with the coming week!

[jacqui583]

Thanks, Lou.

The week didn't start off that well.:( I forgot to bring my new program to work Monday so I figured I'd do legs (Mondays on my old program), but then the smith machine was tied up so I did arms and shoulders instead. Not a bad workout, but wasn't my best.

Tuesday is cardio day, and I didn't feel like heading up to the gym at lunch so I figured I'd do it after work. By the time I finished running errands and fed the kids I couldn't motivate myself to get on the treadmill, so Tuesday was a write off.

Today a girlfriend I work with gave me a kick in the butt (knew I needed some motivation!) to get up to the gym early, so the equipment was almost all available. I forgot my new program again (doh!) so I figured I'd do legs today and finally had a GREAT workout! I did my usual leg routine including some awesome squats as well as leg extentions, lying leg curls, standing calf raises and hyperextentions, but I added some lunges to mix things up a little. By the time I headed down the stairs to go back to the factory floor my legs were like rubber. :o I'm thinking that's a good thing!

On top of that a buddy I haven't seen in several months was in the gym and commented on how "incredible" I'm looking. (blush) That was certainly an ego-builder. Now I feel re-motivated to give it my all again. After all, I have to hang on to this "incredible" figure!LOL :D

[jacqui583]

Thursday, cardio day.

Haven't run in over three weeks, usually can only go for 20 minutes, but today I only made it to 15 minutes at 5.4mph. Thats ok, because I was really wiped and my face was beet red for quite some time after, so it kept my metabolism raised.:) My legs are really sore from yesterday's workout, but it didn't seem to affect my running; I was just exhausted.

Also worked my abs, two sets of 12 each of hanging knee raises, machine crunches (80lb) and the seated twist machine (50lb).

[jacqui583]

Friday; chest and back day.

Only did 5 minutes warmup on the stairmaster, legs are still too sore to do my usual 10 min.

Bench - 3 sets of 12 @ 65lb
Lat tower - 3 sets of 12 @ 70lb
Seated rows - 3 sets of 12 @ 50lb
Upright cable rows - 3 sets of 12 @ 60lb
Hyperextensions - 2 sets of 15 with 10lb plate

Diet is remaining pretty consistent, 35 protein/45 carbs/20 fats, about 1,500 or 1/600 cals/day. I was really good last night, showed EXTREME will power to not stop and get a Big Mac on my way home from pool league; I wasn't even hungry, just had a HUGE craving!

[jacqui583]

Started the new program yesterday (finally!) It's a lot more free weights, and only two sets per exercise, so I think I'm going to need to up the weights a little bit.

Did cardio today; ran a full 30 minutes on the treadmill! Usually I can't get past 20 minutes on my best days. Had on my red track pants and top today, after my run my buddy said my face matched my outfit and "what do you call that colour; anurism red?"lol Some women get that "glow" when they workout. I get that "please call 911" look!

Had protein powder with my oatmeal this morning for the first time; I'm wondering if that had anything to do with it? I ask that question on the nutrition board. I usually only have yogurt for protein before my workouts, and I still had that today as well.

Ate really clean today, first time in days. Need to get back on track nutritionally!

[jacqui583]

Continued with the new program yesterday. It's a pretty good workout, yesterday was a strong leg day. It only calls for 2 sets per exercise, I'm finding this a little hard getting used to. I think I'm holding back just a little bit out of habit to save something for the third set that doesn't come with this program! Need to work on that.

Did cardio and abs today (Friday); not nearly as good a cardio day as Wednesday was. Only ran for about 15 minutes, although I was running faster (5.4 instead of 5.2) and my right foot was a little tender; probably from the 30 minutes run on Wednesday. I always seems to have problems with my feet after a good run!:(

Diet's not bad, a few little cheats here and there. I did get my protein powder with my oatmeal again today.

On a totally different topic, I'm going to try my homemade soap for the first time tonight!:)

[sharkalissa]

Originally posted by jacqui583
Had protein powder with my oatmeal this morning for the first time; I'm wondering if that had anything to do with it? I ask that question on the nutrition board. I usually only have yogurt for protein before my workouts, and I still had that today as well.


That's interesting, I wonder if the powder had anything to do with it? Did you replace a protein source with the powder for breakfast, or do you usually have only oatmeal? I sure could use some more energy lately! Although, I would never last with just yogurt pre-workout. :)

[jacqui583]

I usually just have oatmeal or oatmeal with fruit. The protein was over and above what I usually have.

After today's cardio session (not that great) even though I had the protein powder with my oatmeal again I'd have to say that I was just having a good day the other day. I'll still keep the protein powder in the morning though; I haven't been getting as much protein as I'd like so any extra bit is going to help!:)

[jacqui583]

Did my 3rd workout of the new routine yesterday. I'm starting to get more comfortable with the 2 sets at 12-15 reps and had a pretty good workout. I can feel my lats today so they must have gotten worked over pretty good! I was reading the program over last night as I was rewriting it into my gym notebook. Weeks 3 and 4 do 3 sets with 10-12 reps and weeks 5 and 6 do 4 sets with 8-10 reps.

I had originally thought the only difference between the weeks was that you rest between sets on weeks 1 & 2, do 2 together and then rest on weeks 3 & 4 and do 4 together and then rest on weeks 5 & 6. It's going to be more challenging than I originally thought!:)

Today is rest day, although I don't know how much rest I'll get as I'm working today. Great news, though; I weighed myself this morning and I WEIGHED IN AT MY GOAL WEIGHT OF 135lbs! That's what I weighed 10 years ago and was quite thin back then, but now I have muscle as well! Woohoo!:):):)

[jacqui583]

Monday March 23

Week 2

I'm going to start posting the actual workouts so I can better track my weights.

Stairmaster - 10 min

Incline db bench press - 2 sets 15 reps 25lb
One arm db rows - 2 sets 15 reps 25lb
Shoulder db presses - 2 sets 15 reps 15lb
One legged calf raises - 2 sets 15 reps
Bicep db curls - 2 sets 15 reps 15 lb
Overhead tricep extensions - 2 sets 15 reps 25 lb
Squats - 2 sets 15 reps bar + 50lb
Straight legged deadlifts - 2 sets 15 reps 50lbs

After my workout I went home and took a shower trying my new homemade oatmeal and honey soap that I made last week; it was wonderful!:D I think I'm on to something here.

[Ms. Lucy]

Thought I'd pop in and see how you're doing this time! lol

It looks like we have similar programs as far as nutrition goes. I've found that the higher carbs keep me energized, and definetly keep the carbs in your pre and post workouts--though higher GI for after. I also take CytoVol--which is basically a glutamine supplement that has really helped my recovery. Also, I have a great recipe for a brown rice/oatmeal porridge if you're tired of plain oatmeal!

Let me know how you go with the body sculpting bible. I have it too, but decided to go with a 4 day split for now combined with my cardio kickboxing. But I was thinking about trying that for a change once I lose some weight.

Lastly, congrats on the positive changes for you as well. It takes a lot to make certain decisions a day at the time, and one I still struggle with.

I look forward to following your progress (and kicking your butt when you need someone to!!!)

Lucy

[jacqui583]

Thanks Lucy; sometimes we need that kick in the drawers to push us forward when our inner voices have laryngitis!:)

[jacqui583]

Tuesday March 23

Cardio day; missed cardio completely! Crazy schedule today; wasn't able to pack a lunch today either so diet wasn't that great, but adequate. Bought a tuna sandwich for lunch so I at least got a little protein, but only a muffin for breakfast.:( Consider it a write-off.

Wednesday March 24

No packed lunch again today. I have to start doing this at night! My diet is really good when I pack a lunch but I keep sleeping in!:( Had a banana for breakfast and an egg salad sandwich for lunch. Not good! Tried to make up for it at dinner; 2 eggs, a salmon filet, baked beans and some hash browns. I'll have to make sure I have a protein drink before bed tonight. If I do that with a glass of milk I'll have almost 1,600 cals for the day and about 95g protein.

Workout was pretty good today. Struggled to finish my legwork, could only do 12 reps instead of the 15. Probably because the only fuel in my system was a banana from 3 hours before!

Squats - 2 sets 15 reps bar + 50lb
Db lunges - 2 sets 12 reps 15lb
Leg extensions - 2 sets 12 reps 50lb
Leg curls - 2 sets 15 reps 60lb (need to up this one)
One legged calf raises - 2 sets 15 reps
Cable shoulder rows - 2 sets 12 reps
Two legged calf raises - 2 sets 15 reps 70 lb
Tricep kickbacks - 2 sets 15 reps 15lb

[jacqui583]

Thursday Mar 25

Packed my lunch today; yay! So I had my oatmeal and whey protein with Udo's for breakfast with my two cups of tea with milk, my post-workout milk/banana/whey protein shake, a salad with more Udo's, half a meatloaf sandwich and just now a really sweet juicy orange. Yum!!

Cardio day today; decided to try the "axe-murderer" HIT I read about this week. Warmed up for 2 minutes at 4, did a minute at 5, a minute at 5.5 and a minute at 6. Went back to a minute at 4, then a minute at 5.5, a minute at 6 and a minute at 6.5. Did this back and forth for a 20 minute session. I was pooped!

Talked to my girlfriend Kat who finally was in the gym at the same time as me yesterday. Kat's run marathons before so she know what she's doing. She's going to coach me on my running because I'm doing it wrong, I run on my toes and I'm leaning forward too much. I don't want to keep injuring my achiles or I'll never make the 5k breast cancer run. I know I should have taken a clinic but my schedule is SO crowded already. With the weather about to break Kat and I can head out on our lunches for some real world running and she can show me how to do it properly.:)

[jacqui583]

Friday Mar 26

10 minutes HIT on treadmill (I'm enjoying that!)

Two armed db rows - 2 sets 15 reps 25lb
Incline flys - 2 sets 12 reps 25lb
Lateral shoulder extensions - 2 sets 12 reps 10lb
2 legged calf raises - 2 sets 15 reps 70lb
Hammer curls - 2 sets 15 reps 20lb
Laying tricep extensions - 2 sets 12 reps 15lb
Ballet squats - 2 sets 15 reps 30lb
Db Lunges - 2 sets 12 reps 15lb

[jacqui583]

Saturday Mar 27

Cardio day.
20 min HIIT on the treadmill.

I can't believe I forgot to do abs after my cardio; didn't even think about it until this morning (Sun)!

Went out for dinner last night to celebrate our 9th anniversary. Didn't eat much during the day, just had my oatmeal with whey protein for breakfast and a salad with whey protein for lunch after cardio. Definitely made up for it at dinner, though!

Had mussels, bread dipped in red wine vinegar and oil, and shrimp stir fry with a hot Jamaican sauce on thin rice noodles. Yum! Also shared a bottle of wine and had a couple of beers afterwards when we went to shoot pool. Hit me pretty quick as I haven't drank in six months, but it was a special occasion and a good time was had by all!:)

[imperfectly_lou]

Congrats on your anniversary jacqui! Glad you had a good time!

[jacqui583]

Thanks Lou. :) I'm in a long distance relationship; we live 2 1/2 hours apart! We talk a couple of times a day and get together on weekends. We're both very independant and have very busy lives so it works for us. I can't believe we've been doing this for nine years! lol

[jacqui583]

I finally got around to taking some pics. I didn't take any "before" shots, but I do have one from a cruise a year ago that shows my extra tire around the middle; that's the first one in the blue bathing suit. I'm pretty happy with the "today" shots, although I think I need to do more squats! lol

[jacqui583]

Here's the current shots.

[jacqui583]

Last one.

[imperfectly_lou]

Wow Jacqui!!!!!!! You look great - like a totally different person!

I have to compliment you on your rear delts and biceps... totally enviable! And I hope you don't mind if I say you have a fantastic butt!

[Teriliel]

You look absolutely terrific, Jacqui! You should be so proud!!!

[can_t sit still]

Awesome...congrats!!!

You look great!!!!

[jacqui583]

Thanks guys! I've been trying to find a set of calipers for measuring my bodyfat with no luck. From the online programs I figure I'm about 22%. If anyone with a practiced eye knows better, please give my your opinion!:)

[Ms. Lucy]

You look amazing! Great Job!

[Clear Intention]

Wow! VERY nice! Your hard work has certainly paid off! Very inspiring. :D

[Emma-Leigh]

WOW - You are looking REALLY REALLY good!! Congratulations! (I second Lou's comments on your behind :D).

As for your bodyfat.... I'd say you are probably right - about 20%..... Keep up the good work!

[jacqui583]

Week 3; increase in program from 2 sets to 3 sets with lower reps and less rest.

I did find this more challenging, especially the lunges. I hate lunges! lol I guess that means they're working.

From looking at my pics I think I need to work a little more on my back. The only back exercises I'm getting in my current program are one armed and two armed db rows and stld's. I'm thinking about adding lat pull-downs to the program.

[jacqui583]

Cardio day

Did the HIIT for 20 minutes; this is quite a workout and I'm finding that running at 5.0 is a good "resting" pace for me now. When I started I could only run that for a minute or two! lol

So I'm warming up at a fast walk (4.0) for two minutes, then run a minute each at 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0. Then back to 5.0 for 1 1/2 minutes, then a minute each at 6.0 and 7.0. Once in awhile I'll throw in a 30 sec. run of 7.5 after the 7.0. I do this for 20 minutes. Feels like a pretty good workout and it's definitely building up my stamina.

Wednesday March 31

Won't have time for a workout today unless I go tonight. If I don't do it tonight I'll just do today's tomorrow and push the rest of the week back by a day.

Diet's been pretty good, although I did have a couple (4!) pieces of chocolate last night. Bought some new whey protein yesterday. I asked if they had some samples to try the different flavours, they said no. So I bought the chocolate/peanut butter. It's ok, but it sounds better than it is.:( Next time I think I'll just go back to the chocolate. But first I have to get through this 5lb jug!

[jacqui583]

Well I ended up missing 2 days in a row.:( I thought I'd be able to make up Wed.'s workout yesterday (Thurs) but I had an appt at my son's school right from work, plus we started playoff in pool so I had to be there early. I barely had time to feed my son in between, so definitely no time to work out.

Finally got in a workout today, but I forgot my workout journal so I didn't know what I was supposed to be doing. That's ok though, I still had a great workout anyway. I noticed when doing lat pull-downs that I could see them quite well from the front; they've definitely grown!:)

Food wasn't so good today. I'm embarassed to say what I had for dinner; a can of spaghetti with a slice of processed cheese and onions and a couple of cut-up hotdogs on toast! Not my usual fare, so I guess that's ok to do something wierd once in awhile.

[jacqui583]

Saturday April 3

Cardio day; I actually ran 3 miles today!:) In 30 minutes!!!:):):)

Granted that was on the treadmill, so I'm going to have to start doing "real life" running outside to get ready for the fall 5K.

I'm finding that HIIT really helpful; my stamina is improving big time and I'm using 5.2mph as my resting/recovery speed. 2 minutes 5.2, 1 minute 6.2, 1 minute 7.2, repeat.

[Teriliel]

It sounds like you are really progressing well! Keep it up!

[jacqui583]

Thanks Teriliel; I've become hopelessly addicted!:)

[imperfectly_lou]

Yep, HIIT is the best thing in the world to improve your running times!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work!

[jacqui583]

Well, my routine went to pot again last week; only had 2 days of work-out and one of cardio.:( Diet sucked also with Easter and all.

Trying to get back on track this week. Did a good workout yesterday. Could only go 20 minutes in cardio today, though. Need to get disciplined again; I was doing so well before!

[Ms. Lucy]

Hey Jaqui!


Long time no read!!!


Just thought I'd drop in and say hello! Sounds like you're doing really well with your running! As for Easter, I was on vacation and slipped a bit too--and of course now I'm sick!!! But I'm looking forward to getting back into my routine again!!

I don't know about you, but I hate slipping up. I always feel so aweful and get so down on myself--SOmetimes I think we have to remember that we have and are continuing to make great changes and adopting a healthier lifestyle, so a small slip up isn't going to ruin us. I just wish I wouldn't feel so guilt though!!!

Anyways---keep up the good work!!!

Lucy

[Gator]

Jacqui..
lookin good girl !
keep it up, altho its hard w/easter and stuff, youll be back on track in no time

Gator

[jacqui583]

Thanks guys.

My workouts have been getting better again. I set another personal record in cardio yesterday, 35 minutes. A small gain, but a gain nonetheless.:) I was just re-reading some of my posts and I see I was doing 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0. Now I'm doing 5.2, 6.2 and 7.2. Again, a small gain. I did a "real life" run last weekend up at my partner's house. I think it was only 2 or 3 km, took me 20 minutes. I can't believe how much harder it is to run in real life as it is on the treadmill! I had to walk a couple (ok, 3 or 4) of times.

I usually work on the plant floor in one plant and use the gym there. The last couple of weeks I've been working in the union office in another plant and use the gym there. The two gyms are not the same and don't have the same equipment, so it's always a challenge to get myself into a routine when I go back and forth from these two jobs. The first gym has better weights and equipment, the second one has better cardio machines. Also the smith machine at the first plant has a lighter bar than the second gym. Found that out the hard way!:( I've got lockers set up with work out clothes in both plants, but I have to remember to bring shoes and gloves back and forth, which I don't always remember to do.

The other problem with going between 2 jobs is that I have my toolbox on the plant floor stocked with my protein powder, teabags, oatmeal, etc. (what, I'm supposed to leave room for tools?!LOL) When I work in the office I have to remember to bring that stuff in or I have to settle for what I can get in the canteen.>( I'm not very organized so it's hard for me to stay in a routine under the best of conditions, so it's no wonder I screw up when I'm back and forth like this.

Without wanting to jinx anything by typing it out loud, I should end up in the union position full time later this year which would mean only having to use one gym and one food set-up.:)

[Ms. Lucy]

Hey girl! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya! It sounds like it would definetly make things easier for you!

Lucy

[jacqui583]

I'm in week 5 & 6 of my program; the most challenging weeks. I'm doing well with it, though. Increasing weights on most of the exercises, and just as importantly I'm still enjoying it! Ok, maybe not the lunges; I HATE lunges! lol

Diet's not bad, cheats here and there but I'm maintaining my weight (not gaining) so I'll take that as a good thing.

[Ms. Lucy]

You're following the Body Sculpting Bible training regimen right?

[jacqui583]

Yep; I figured I'd give it a go for 3 months; then maybe switch to something different for awhile. I've been doing it for about 7 weeks, so I'm on week 5. LOL that's the "new" math! No, my schedule was screwed up a couple of weeks so I repeated those weeks.

I didn't think I'd like this program that much when I first read it, but it grows on ya. I especially like using the free weights as I have almost no strength or flexibility in my wrists (rheumetoid arthritis) and the free weights work more "ergonomically" than the machines. I also bought myself some gloves, so that helps me hang onto the weights when my hands get sweaty, and it helps my psychologically; black weight lifting gloves look cool with my black workout outfit! :)LOL Hey, whatever motivates you to keep lifting!

I also like using cables, and substitute those for some of the free weight exercises when it suits.

Here's my current weights compared to 3 weeks ago:

Four sets each, 8 - 10 reps:

Two armed db rows - 25lb
One armed db rows - 30lb - up 5lb
Incline flys - 25lb
Lateral shoulder extensions - 10lb
2 legged calf raises - 80lbs - up 10lb
One legged calf raises - 25 reps - up 10 reps
Hammer curls - 20lb
Concentration curls - 20lb - up 5 lb
Laying tricep extensions - 15lb
Ballet squats - 35lb - up 5 lb
Db Lunges - 15lb (I hate lunges!)
DB Squats - 35lb (just started these; was using Smith Machine)
Leg extensions - 90lb - up 30lb
Leg curls - 70lb - up 10lb
One legged calf raises - 25 reps - up 10 reps
Cable upright shoulder rows - 75lb - up 10lb
Tricep kickbacks - 20lb - up 5lb

[Ms. Lucy]

Wow-nice job!

I'm thinking about doing a simialar program in 6 weeks or so. Keep me posted on how you're doing with it!

Lucy

[jacqui583]

Well, life has been a little hectic the last few weeks. I missed my workouts for two whole weeks for various reasons, but I'm back to it this week.

I found I'm able to use the same weights I left off with, although I'm working harder to move them!lol That's ok; a week or two and I'll be right back where I was. The good news is my weight hasn't changed; still weighing in at 135.

[jacqui583]

Wow; it's been 2 1/2 years since I've posted; or worked out for that matter!

Today is homework day, trying to put together a routine and diet plan to get started again. Just reading back through this journal I can't believe how much I've forgotten! It really is like being a newbie all over again.

I see that I had made my goal weight of a buff 135lb, I'm currently at 148 (with nothing buff about it!). So I've just printed out the pics I had posted and hung them on my fridge as motivation. Although it's not so much food that's put on the weight, more a lack of exercise and too much wine. I'll have to get back to drinking tea instead of coffee and water with lemon instead of booze! :o

I felt so good when I was taking care of myself. Why do I let myself get out of it?

[twinnett]

Hey welcome back!! Just hope right back on that wagon! We're here to support you!

[emmie]

Hello! I just responded to your post in the general Womens thread...suggesting that you start a journal!! :o Oops! Guess you've already been at it! Welcome - it's nice to have another "slightly older" gal here ;). I feel that I don't have all that much in common with many of the girls in their 20's, so it's a pleasure see you here. I'll be following your progres - and judging by how marvelously you whipped yourself into shape the last time, I'm sure you'll be successful once again!

- Emma

[StlBarbie]

You Look Amazing!!!!!!!!!:)
Great Job!!!:)

[jacqui583]

I managed to get started today. I spent way too much time relearning all my nutrition stuff and figuring out menu plans, but I did get into the gym and ran the treadmill for 20 minutes. Ok, ran and walked and ran and walked! lol

Tomorrow I start weight training again. I think I'm going to start off with this program.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/workout2.php?name=All-Around++Athlete+Program&description=A+full+body+program+designed+to+excerc ise+all+the+muscles+and+to+develop+both+strength+a nd+muscular+endurance.&type=Full+Body&different=1&goal=Strength&days=3&url=&schedule1=N&schedule2on=1&schedule2off=1&E1%5B%5D=Crunches&R1%5B%5D=15-40&S1%5B%5D=3&E1%5B%5D=Bench+Press&R1%5B%5D=10-12&S1%5B%5D=4&E1%5B%5D=Bent+Over+Row&R1%5B%5D=10-12&S1%5B%5D=4&E1%5B%5D=Shoulder+Presses&R1%5B%5D=12-10-8&S1%5B%5D=3&E1%5B%5D=Lat+Pull+Downs&R1%5B%5D=12-10-8&S1%5B%5D=3&E1%5B%5D=Pull+Downs+%28tricep%29&R1%5B%5D=10-10-8&S1%5B%5D=3&E1%5B%5D=Bicep+Curls&R1%5B%5D=10-10-8&S1%5B%5D=3&E1%5B%5D=Standing+Squats&R1%5B%5D=12-10-10&S1%5B%5D=3&E1%5B%5D=Leg+Extensions&R1%5B%5D=12-10-8&S1%5B%5D=3&E1%5B%5D=Leg+Curls+%28hamstrings%29&R1%5B%5D=12-10-8&S1%5B%5D=3&E1%5B%5D=Lunges&R1%5B%5D=10-10&S1%5B%5D=2&E1%5B%5D=Calf+Raises&R1%5B%5D=10-10&S1%5B%5D=2&notes1=&sy1%5B%5D=dayon1&exercount=12

[jacqui583]

Well it's Friday and I've managed to make it through the week and hit the gym each day. Yes, I know it was just a 4 day week! lol

I had posted that my new weight is 148 but I was wrong; it was actually 152! :( But I have managed to drop 2 pounds this week. I had 2 days of cardio and 2 days of weights, with tomorrow being cardio. I haven't been pushing myself to the limit because I know from experience that when I make myself so sore that I can't move I don't go back to the gym. I've been sore all over all week but it's a "good" sore; (a) I can still move and (b) that means something must be working! lol

I've also managed to eat pretty clean all week, lots of water and no booze at all where usually I'll have a couple of drinks pretty much every day (hence the 152 pounds).

I've joined http://www.my-calorie-counter.com/ where I can keep a log of my food intake and exercise. It's very cool actually. I'm putting my blog page in my signature if anyone want's to see what I'm eating.

[emmie]

A round of applause for getting the workouts and diet in check this week! And for listening to your body ;) Liquid calories (especially alcohol) can really add up. At some restaurants I've had galsses of wine that were probably close to 10 oz each :eek:. Nice to get your money's worth, but those calories can really add up. I'll have to take a peek at Calorie Counter.com. Is it a free site, like Fitday?

- Emma

[twinnett]

Good job getting to the gym!! It's so hard to get back to it, but once you, it'll be old hat again!