Soon to be Iron Doll

[TrishB]

I am using MsFit's book "Iron Dolls" to complete a 16 week journey to a new and improved me.

My main goal is to reduce my BF by 7%. (more would be nice)
Current BF 22%
Goal BF 15%

I will use the guidelines in the book for diet, workouts, and supplements to reach my goals.
And thanks MsFit...for all the advice you have already given me.

For the past couple of months I have been just winging it with diets and workouts, and it has paid a toll on my body with increased BF.

The past few days, I have been doing my homework. I have meal plans, workout plans, and supplement plans all written out. Boy this is work!! But I know it gets easier, just tough getting back into the full swing of things again.

I am only planning to post reports here weekly, so don't think I have given up if you don't see any posts.
I have another thread in the over 35 group that I will be visiting more often.

Pic taken Friday...of a body that I am not happy with at all. :(

[bufchk]

I have faith in you and I know you can do it. I hope I can be of some inspiration even in the "off season" I haven't competed for 5 yrs and I am soooo ready. I wish you the best of luck and if you need help anywhere pm me or just send a post. Just lift hard, heavy(with good form) and make your nutrition the structure for EVERYTHING no matter what!!

[TrishB]

Thanks Bufchk! :) After looking at your pics, I just might be calling on you for some inspiration! You look fantastic!

[TrishB]

I am so psyched about this! :)

Today went great, except for pulling a chest muscle. But even that will not dampen my spirits right now.
I used the assisted chin up for the 1st time. And I did not realize that I should have added weight...instead of not using any.
Well I stepped on the platform and whooosh....I went down in shot!
Now that was ok...but I wanted to be Miss Cool, since there were other people around. So I tried to pick up my body and do an unassisted chin up. I did it, and ouch...killed myself in the process.

But I had already completed my workout except for abs...so I was able to finish. And I won't be doing any more upper body now till Friday, so I should be ok then.

Anyway....I feel good (and sore)! :)

[Roxie]

Good Luck Trish!!...I look forward to seeing your transformation!!


Roxie :)

[TrishB]

Thanks so much Roxie!

[TrishB]

I can't believe how good I feel getting off keto and getting back to eating a variety foods again. Mentally I feel like I am getting a treat with every meal...and physically I have so much more energy. I am eating so clean, yet everything just tastes so much better.

I did legs today...one of my best yet. YEAH!! :)

[TrishB]

Stats

Jan 26
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lb
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

Feb 2
Wgt 121lbs .. same
BF 21.4% .. down 0.6%
LBM 95.11lbs .. up 0.73lbs
Fat 25.89lbs .. down 0.73lbs
Waist 27 ... down 1/4 inch
Hips 34.5 .. down 1/5 inch

Feeling great and heading in the right direction. This week's goal is to see the BF at 20% or less. :)

[TrishB]

I am dropping 50 calories this week. I will be doing a total calorie of 1800/day. Cheat day on Sunday!
Protein 190gm
Carbs 212gm
Fats 21 gm

Workouts:
Mon: chest/back/abs
Tues: cardio
Wed: Legs/abs
Thurs: cardio
Fri: shoulders/arms/abs
Sat: cardio
Sun: Rest

[Belle]

Just introducing myself. Checked out your pic and it looks great!
Looking at your physic I think my body fat percentage is higher than 20% somehow. :)

Best of luck on your journey,

[TrishB]

Thanks Belle..
Using the calipers, I am about 2% less, but it is easier for me to do the scale. So that is what I am basing my goal of 15% on.
I carry most of the fat around the abs and hips.

At 14-15% I can maintain pretty well. It is when I get below those numbers that it becomes too much work. But maybe this time, I can get down and stay there. At least thru the summer bathing suit season would be nice. :)

[TrishB]

The weekend went very well, and I really only had one cheat meal. Otherwise stayed on track.
I do keep all workouts logged in a notebook. And plan all my meals out the nite before.

Keeping track of what I ate is something I always used to do. And I figured out my next day meals until it became 2nd nature to me.
Then came Thanksgiving...Christmas....NewYears....
It is funny how just a couple of months of going "off the wagon", can do so much damage.
It seems to happen every year. Maybe next year I will remember this!!

[TrishB]

Two Weeks done:

Stats

Jan 26
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lb
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

Feb 2
Wgt 121lbs
BF 21.4%
LBM 95.11lbs
Fat 25.89lbs
Waist 27
Hips 34.5

Feb 7
Wgt 120.5lbs
BF 20.4%
LBM 95.92lbs
Fat 24.58lbs
Waist 26.75"
Hips 34.25"

Totals losses so far:
Wgt down 0.5lbs
BF down 1.6%
LBM gain 1.54lbs
Fat loss 2.04lbs
Waist down 0.5"
Hips down 0.75"

I feel great with this progress. Next week's goal is to be under 20%BF.

Continuing with the Iron Dolls program.....great book, and I highly recommend it...Thanks Karen!!

[TrishB]

This week I will be dropping calories down 50 to 1750/day.

Protein will be 2gm x LBM
Carbs will be 1.5gm x weight
Fat will be whatever is leftover.

Protein= 192gm = 768cal
Carb = 180gm = 720cal
Fat = 29gm = 261cal

I'll figure my meals every nite for the next day...this has been working out best for me.

[TrishB]

The latest stats a day earlier than expected:

Jan 26
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

Feb 2
Wgt 121
BF 21.4 %
LBM 95.11lbs
Fat 25.89lbs
Waist 27"
Hips 34.5"

Feb 7th
Wgt 120.5
BF 20.4%
LBM 95.92lbs
Fat 24.58
Waist 26.75"
Hips 34.25"

Feb 13th
Wgt 120.5
BF 19.8%
LBM 96.65lbs
Fat 23.85
Waist 26.5"
Hips 34.25"

BF still going down. I am really excited with the results. I am maintaining the weight while getting that fat to "melt" away!

I'll be away for 2 weeks....and I am planning to see the BF in the 18% range when I get back.

There is a gym where I will be staying...so workouts continue.
I got my diet and meal plans set for the next 2 weeks. I am so into this now that I am not going to let anything stop me from reaching my goals!

[little lats]

Originally posted by TrishB


BF still going down. I am really excited with the results. I am maintaining the weight while getting that fat to "melt" away!

I'll be away for 2 weeks....and I am planning to see the BF in the 18% range when I get back.

There is a gym where I will be staying...so workouts continue.
I got my diet and meal plans set for the next 2 weeks. I am so into this now that I am not going to let anything stop me from reaching my goals!

You'd better stay focused!!

[TrishB]

I did stay focused. Did better than I expected after 2 weeks of vacation. I just kept up my routine and feel great.

My 4 week results:

Jan 26
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

March 3
Wgt 120.5lbs
BF 17.5%
LBM 99.41lbs
Fat 21.09lbs
Waist 26.25"
Hips 33.5"

Weight down 0.5lbs
BF down 4.50%
gained 5.03lb of muscle
waist down 1"
hips down 1.5"

Goal for this week. To be down to the 16% range, while maintaining the weight.
Diet and workouts have been awesome!!

[MsFit]

Originally posted by TrishB
I am using MsFit's book "Iron Dolls" to complete a 16 week journey to a new and improved me.

My main goal is to reduce my BF by 7%. (more would be nice)
Current BF 22%
Goal BF 15%

I will use the guidelines in the book for diet, workouts, and supplements to reach my goals.
And thanks MsFit...for all the advice you have already given me.

For the past couple of months I have been just winging it with diets and workouts, and it has paid a toll on my body with increased BF.

The past few days, I have been doing my homework. I have meal plans, workout plans, and supplement plans all written out. Boy this is work!! But I know it gets easier, just tough getting back into the full swing of things again.

I am only planning to post reports here weekly, so don't think I have given up if you don't see any posts.
I have another thread in the over 35 group that I will be visiting more often.


Wow, I really need to browse more often. I've been working a lot, as always. I'm glad the book is helpful, and I know you'll make your goals! Keep doing what you're doing, think short-term. ;) Seven percent is comp condition. Planning any comps? :D

[TrishB]

Originally posted by MsFit
Wow, I really need to browse more often. I've been working a lot, as always. I'm glad the book is helpful, and I know you'll make your goals! Keep doing what you're doing, think short-term. ;) Seven percent is comp condition. Planning any comps? :D

Thanks Karen...the book is doing be wonders. I have gotten the BF down before, but also with alot of weight loss too. This is going well. I will keep going down on the BF until it becomes too hard to maintain. But for now, I am very comfortable with the diet and workout routine.

I got some new pics to post, once I figure out how to do it from this new camera.

And comps? no way. :)

[TrishB]

fuzzy pic, but I am still trying to figure this out.

wgt 120.5
BF 17.5%, with abs starting
Age 47

6 weeks into Iron Dolls.....

[TrishB]

Diet for week 7....starting carb rotation.
I am going to up my calories from where I should be since I seemed to be getting too low too quickly.

I will use the exact formula in the book for this time frame...so that saves me from having to figure anything out. Halleluia.

Workouts are going great. I have upped the cardio a bit and it seems to be paying off with more noticable fat loss.

[bufchk]

Excellent!! I can tell a big difference in definition and dropping your bodyfat!! I can't wait to see the end result!

[TrishB]

Thanks Bufchk! My goal was to get to 15%, which I hope to be at by April 1st. Then I guess, I will keep on going. :)

[Lizzee]

I've been browsing journals today and all I have to say is....WOW!
You look wonderful, Trish, keep up the good work!

[TrishB]

Thanks Liz!
Hey...I hope you are feeling better!

[MsFit]

Looking good. Keep up the excellent work! :)

[Belle]

So what's your take on the calorie situation Karen? Just curious. These girls are going as low as 1400 calories for their activity levels and it seems to be a tad low to my mind. More likely to lose mass than fat. From what I have gathered, we're supposed to be on a higher calorie level than 1400 to lose fat because we need to also cover out level of activity or we will stall. If Trish burns 250 calories per day, on the intake she was doing she is trying to get by on 1150 which is starvation mode as I was saying elsewhere. Not good.

[TrishB]

Just to respond to your post:

Jan 26th weight 121lbs BF 22%
March 14 weight 120.5lbs BF 17.5%

4.5% BF loss....with only 1/2 lb weight loss.
Losing BF and increasing muscle mass is what my goal is.
So I am doing something right.

I've worked out for 25 years. And have managed to stay in pretty good form. But I want better than just good.
I am using Karen's recommendations in her book to reach my goals. And if you have seen her.....wow...she knows how to achieve great results! :)

[Belle]

Well it doesn't look like you have much mass. You just look in reasonable shape to me. You have lost fat though. For 25 years of BB I would expect to be looking like Monica Brant and if Msfit does this calorie level, it's beyond me how she does it.

For what it's worth, I've done fitness before. So you could say that apart from taking 6 yrs out, I have been doing it for 39 yrs. LOL! :)

[little lats]

I am not a rocket scientist here, but let me see.

If someone can eat 13-15* body weight and only lose .5 that means that there isn't really a loss of any Lean muscle. Specifically the difference in the lost of her waist.

It seems with only a half pound of weight lost, Trish has found her perfect calorie intake for losing fat and replacing it with muscle. I think that was her goal. Not everyone wants or has the genetics for size.

I am running at 13-14 times my body weight and have went from 207 to 195 to 199. My bf in that time has gone down 7%. Since I hit that bottom I have put on 4 pounds of muslce. So why should you up the calories if your goal is to replace fat with muscle. You find the calorie intake that works for you.. We are all different.

[Belle]

Originally posted by little lats
I am not a rocket scientist here, but let me see.

If someone can eat 13-15* body weight and only lose .5 that means that there isn't really a loss of any Lean muscle. Specifically the difference in the lost of her waist.

You think this is achievable on 1400 calories for a very active woman? You know for definate that Trish has not lost ANY LBM whatsoever? Whether it is only 1/2 weight loss that could still be muscle. Depends how long she did that extremem level of calories for.

It seems with only a half pound of weight lost, Trish has found her perfect calorie intake for losing fat and replacing it with muscle. I think that was her goal. Not everyone wants or has the genetics for size.

Let me see..not being a rocket scientist either, but a dash of common sense and reasoning with the following:

She's fitter than me at present therefore her metabolism is racing higher and she theoretically should be burning more calories than me and has supposedly more muscle mass. She is taller than me. This all should equate to her needing more than I do where calorific intake is concerned--not less. As I said I am not going to debate something that is impossible. How long did she do 1400 calories for and how can anyone possibly know that what she lost was fat and not muscle here? No one could know but the mere fact that I am burning fat and doing less says it all on 1800 calories here. Your just looking of a photo of a slim woman and assuming she has built mass and lost 1/2 bl of fat. Yes she is slimmer from the first posted pic to the next one but no one can say if it is all fat that was lost at a calorific intake of 1400. If she did that for just a week or two, it would do no big damage just would stall things eventually when her body get's wind of the low intake. She'd just lose a small amount of mass and fat. However, if she did it for longer, she would stall and lose more mass than a pound or two.

Hard to see if she did not lose mass not knowing how long she has been on such a low intake for. Though I don't know why people cycle up and down with their levels of calories instead of staying steady and waiting patiently for fat loss to occur, because the body does not shed fat when it is not getting enough calories, despite what your saying here. Perhaps you can explain the theory behind jumping up and down so low with calories and why it works because I am not about to pay for an E book to read how and why when I have a reasonable amount of knowledge enough to know that mass will be lost. I don't think I am wrong on this either. Obviously I have to make a post elsewhere and support that. NONE of you guys would dream of cutting your calories down so low and yet you indicate that women BB should? Why is that?

I am running at 13-14 times my body weight and have went from 207 to 195 to 199. My bf in that time has gone down 7%. Since I hit that bottom I have put on 4 pounds of muslce. So why should you up the calories if your goal is to replace fat with muscle. You find the calorie intake that works for you.. We are all different.

Not that different little lats. I'm quoting basic scientific principals of weight loss and BB's are NO different. In fact they use more energy and do more so they need a higher intake if anything. It's no wonder people are taking fat burner pills here instead of tapping into their bodies wonderful ability to lose fat steadily at 1-2 lbs per week without compromising LBM. Thats all I can say on this issue. I guess actions are going to speak much louder than words. I'll come back and post when I HAVE mass and HAVE cut fat.

[/B]

[little lats]

A half pound out of 120lbs is less than 1%. Most people are more than happy with that if not estatic. Trish is not a bodybuilder. She is a person who wants to look and feel good about herself. I am not even a body builder. I have given up on being BIG. Every time I want to be big it goes to my gut thanks to poor genetics and cell memory. I am a lanky person, who wants to feel good and look good. That's it.

For her goals her calorie intake is working just fine..

I am not getting into metabolism because all of ours are different, being of her health status she is far from normal in this area. That could be a reason she can make good results at this calorie intake compared to you.

By the way the BF % is the way to measure progress when dieting and if you can lose 4.5% of body fat and only drop a half pound explain to me where the muscle loss is.. the numbers don't add up to support your statement. (considering I can fluctuate 2lbs just in water.)

That is the main reason for my post. Who said you have to eat 3000 calories a day? Not everybody has to we are all different. The only study I believe is the one that says I am making gains in MY GOAL. A lot of what your reading is hog wash and tax payer money going to waste. If it isn't broke don't fix it.

Common BB Science is to each their own. I hope you make your goals with your program. It isn't a pissing match, it is something I have been saying for a long time, "this works for me but it might not work for you"

[TrishB]

Thank-you Lats. :)

[Må®ïñå]

Hi Trish - Your pics and determination are inspiring. I hope I look that good at 47 :)

Marina

[TrishB]

Marina....thanks so much for your compliments!

[Hibiscus09]

Yikes! I just saw all of this. Thank God Lats was around! ;)

originally posted by Belle
Well it doesn't look like you have much mass. You just look in reasonable shape to me.

This is just plain rude.

Trish, you look absolutely beautiful & fit to me!!! I don't know how many times we have to say we're not looking to put on tons of mass for it to sink in.

I am not about to pay for an E book to read how and why when I have a reasonable amount of knowledge enough to know that mass will be lost.

Well, my sweetie says there are SOME PEOPLE he'd rather just not sell a car to -- they are bound & determined to complain and criticize & just know they're never wrong.

I don't think I am wrong on this either.

Big surprise there.

[TrishB]

Hib....
Wow....thank you for that post.
I am not one to argue with someone's opinion about my workout routine, diet, or what I look like. Some wars are not worth fighting.
I know what works for me. I know my body.....better than anyone else.
I know how I want to look and what I need to do to achieve those results.
And,I welcome any suggestions, comments, and support.

Belle...
Your posts here and on other threads are very opinionated, full of sarcasm and anger. I've never seen you show any respect for another's choice.
You are doing great with your program and achieving the results you want. I would never suggest you change what is working for you.
But this is not a "one size fits all" way of life. We are all so very different.....and need to take different paths to achieve our goals.
That is what you need to learn to respect.

[TwoWalks]

Belle you asked a question: Why would a person jump the calorie level up and down when the low side is below fat burning. You stated that a fit persons metabalism would be higher than a non-fit person, at least that is the idea. I am going to take a minute to try to explain this even though it is a huge subject and the reason they write books.

The body does not want to burn calories and the body does not have a set metabolic rate. When we lower calorie intake to any amount be it 250 or 1000 calories below our maintenance level, at some point the body will adjust its metabolism to match the calories. If the metabolism slows to a given amount and the body desides there is not enough nutrient for maintenance it will shut down all systems and then use muscle to support itself, effectively reducing the BMR. Now when you zig zag the calories you keep the body believing there will be plenty of supplies of nutrient and it will not shut down and go after muscle mass.

There are 500 different diets and views of weight loss and they all work for a period of time. Unless they are tweaked or adjusted from time to time the system shuts down, muscle mass becomes the food for the body and people gain back all they lost and then some because they end up with less LMM. That is the plain and simple view of a complex subject.

Trish your doing great and the simple math does say that you are losing body fat and retaining muscle mass.

[Hibiscus09]

Excellent explanation from the President! :)

[TrishB]

Thank-you TwoWalks, for all your great support and inspiration. :)

[TwoWalks]

Originally posted by TrishB
Thank-you TwoWalks, for all your great support and inspiration. :)

Trish you are most welcome: I find it easy to support people that show determination and dedication to reach their goals.

And no my middle name is not Maiden form:D

[TrishB]

Now I did not say that!...LOL :D

[TrishB]

Just copying todays stats over onto this thread. Still going down with the BF!!!....

My latest stats:

Jan 26 (start)
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22.0%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"


March 14 (last week)
Wgt 120.5
BF 17.0%
LBM 100.02lbs
Fat 20.48lbs
Waist 26.25"
Hips 33"


March 21 (today)
Wgt 120lbs
BF 16.5%
LBM 100.2lbs
Fat 19.8lbs
Waist 26"
Hips 33"

[TwoWalks]

Wow Trish - no I am not looking at your picture, I am looking at your stats:)

A muscle mass gain of 5.32#'s
Body fat loss of 6.82#'s

All during this 12 week program, those are pretty darn impressive changes. The absolute most perfect balance and the hardest there is to hit or maintain is a mass gain/weight loss of 1:1 ration.

I am more than a little impressed:)

[TrishB]

Thanks TwoWalks...So far I have been able to hang onto the weight. It seems like I am changing around diet and workouts every week...but it is going good.

[Hibiscus09]

Me, too, Trish. My diet has gone from MsFit's sound advice to hibiscus's crazy experiment. :D

[TrishB]

Sometimes, crazy can be good. :)

[little lats]

Crazy,,?? oh know.

[TrishB]

Starting week 9...I think that is where I am.

Calories will be approx 1650 with carb rotation..starting at 150gms on monday and reducing 25day. Ending with 0 carbs on next Sunday.
OMG....I just read that in the book. :(
I will have to make the best out of the start of the week with my carbs.

This week will be tough......but I am curious to see how I do.

[TwoWalks]

Originally posted by TrishB
This week will be tough......but I am curious to see how I do.

And we are watching you
No mood swings please

:D

[TrishB]

There won't be any swings in my mood....I will be just downright mean and grumpy. :D

[Hibiscus09]

I couldn't get a spatula out of a kitchen drawer (it was stuck) when I was leaning out so much for that contest I never participated in. Anyway, I started acting crazy & ripped it out of the drawer & then threw it across the room. I am usually pretty calm. Brian just looked at me & said you're not going to stay on that diet are you? LOL

[TrishB]

:D LMAO...sounds like what it will be like around here come this weekend.

[TwoWalks]

Originally posted by TrishB
:D LMAO...sounds like what it will be like around here come this weekend.

Could we pick another weekend for that Breakfast gathering?:D

[little lats]

Originally posted by TrishB
:D LMAO...sounds like what it will be like around here come this weekend.

:(

[TrishB]

You guys are coming here this weekend to eat meat and oil with me...no backing out now. :mad:
AND...Hib will be armed with the spatula, so you better be good.
:D

[Hibiscus09]

LOL -- ya'll will be safe -- PMS will be gone by then. :D However, I think I could kill someone armed with only a spatula when I do have PMS.

[TwoWalks]

Originally posted by Hibiscus09
LOL -- ya'll will be safe -- PMS will be gone by then. :D However, I think I could kill someone armed with only a spatula when I do have PMS.

So you say, I have had four different wives, I don't take chances any more when dealing with those types of things:D

[Hibiscus09]

LOL -- :D! You're a smart guy!

[TwoWalks]

Originally posted by Hibiscus09
LOL -- :D! You're a smart guy!

I have heard this many times in my life ... but I will admit that this is one of the few if not the only time when the word "guy" was on the end of the sentence :D

[Hibiscus09]

:D

[TrishB]

My latest stats on the carb rotation this week, decreasing by 25gm/day until I hit zero carbs on Sunday.
I'm doing it....hating it, but doing it. :)

Jan 26 (start)
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22.0%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

March 21 (last week)
Wgt 120lbs
BF 16.5%
LBM 100.2lbs
Fat 19.8lbs
Waist 26"
Hips 33"

March 28 (today)
Wgt 118.5lbs
BF 15.6%
LBM 100.01lbs
Fat 18.49lbs
Waist 25.75"
Hips 32.75"

My original goal was for 15% after 16weeks. I am just finishing week 9. I want to see 15% next week. And then I'll keep on going. :)

[Hibiscus09]

You're doing great!! Your waist & hips have really come down quickly! The bodyfat is lowering at a really good pace too! :D Keep up the good work!

[adriana]

my goodness Trish !! you're doing wonderfully!!!

i'm thinking of checking out MsFit's programs in more detail. is there something that you would specifically recommend? should i stick with the book that you mentioned at the beginning of this thread?

keep up the great drive and determination Trish !!!!

WAY TO GO :D

adriana

[TrishB]

Hib...thank you!

Adriana..
Thanks for that great boost!

I am not sure what your goals are.
For me, it was specifically to lose BF while maintaining my weight.
MsFits book will get you started whether you want to bulk first...and then cut. Or like me... start at the cutting phase to lower body fat and increasing LBM.

Since I do not plan to compete, I am not looking to be in single digits with BF. So I will start to slow down with the intense dieting over the next couple of weeks and just maintain.

I don't bother posting my workouts.... but currently I am doing one muscle group a day, one time a week, for about 30 mins.
I follow that with a 20-30 mins HIIT cardio after.
I do my workouts 6x week.

Hope that helps?
Trish

[TwoWalks]

Originally posted by TrishB
Since I do not plan to compete, I am not looking to be in single digits with BF.

Trish you have shown determination above and beyond, with awsome results that any 20 year old would be proud of.

You may not plan to compete and you probably will not compete in an organized body building comp, but compete you will. Every time you go to the beach or the pool you will compete in the swim suit category and probably make more than one 20 year old feel like they do not qualify. When you go to the gym, you probably stand out and make many of the younger ones try just a little harder.

You do compete and you are a winner - Congratulations :)

[TrishB]

TwoWalks...
I am more than flattered by your response. You got me smiling after a long day at work with that post.
Thanks for making my day. :)

[bufchk]

I don't understand why people have to get all up in your face when they feel like you're not doing the right thing. As long as you're not losing muscle and still coming down in bodyfat I'd day poopy on them. We are all different there fore we all should not use the same technique!! Good job and keep it up!

[Hibiscus09]

Amen, bufchk -- poopy on them sounds good to me! :D

[TrishB]

Bufchk...Thanks so much!!
I agree with you and Hib..poopy on them!

[TrishB]

Just completed week 10:

Jan 26 (start)
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22.0%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

April 4 (today)
Wgt 119lbs
BF 15.5%
LBM 100.55lbs
Fat 18.45lbs
Waist 25.75"
Hips 32.75"

Totals so far:
BF down 6.5%
LBM up 6lbs with a 8lb fat loss

Still have time to go before the bikini weather here. :)

Went back onto carbs this week...so I expected to see a slowdown.
But I am hoping next week to see the 14% range for BF.

All in all , I am still really pleased with the results.

[TrishB]

Just completed week 11:

Jan 26 (start)
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22.0%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

April 12 (today)
Wgt 118bs
BF 14.8% ....down over 7%!
LBM 100.54lbs
Fat 17.46lbs
Waist 25.75"
Hips 32.25"

I've surpassed my 16 week goal of getting to 15%BF. I'm not quiting here though. Next stop....14%. :)

[TwoWalks]

Originally posted by TrishB

I've surpassed my 16 week goal of getting to 15%BF. I'm not quiting here though. Next stop....14%. :)

An Awsome Lady - doing an Awsome job - getting Awsome results.

How to sum up Trish in one word

AWSOME

[TrishB]

TwoWalks...you are most kind sir. :)

[little lats]

TW,, I like the word HOT better.. I believe it fits quite well.

[Not So Big]

trish,great transformation.you gotta post pics of when ur finished.keeep up the good work

[TrishB]

Lats....thanks honey. You know how to make me feel that way too. ;)

[TrishB]

No So Big.....I will have final pics in a few weeks. I am hoping to finally be happy with what I see. But I doubt that will ever happen. I'm always trying to improve.

Thanks for the compliments!

[little lats]

Originally posted by TrishB
Lats....thanks honey. You know how to make me feel that way too. ;)

:D Hmm, maybe my reputation is paying off....

[TrishB]

Lats...You have a reputation???? Such a sweet innocent guy like you? :rolleyes:

[little lats]

you must know my alter-ego. (JOHN)

[TrishB]

Oh yea...I was mistaking Lats for John. ;)

[E-Mann]

Just Wondered....

How many contest have you competed in so far?

And Who are you idols in the world of fitness & bodybuilding??

Here are links to a couple of mine:

http://www.brendakelly.com

http://www.lauramak.com


Plus added a bouns pic of 2003 Fitness Olympia Champ - Susie.

Wish the you All The Best Trish !!!

Take Care.

[TrishB]

The latest stats:

Jan 26 (start)
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22.0%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

April 19 (today)
Wgt 118bs
BF 14.7%
LBM 100.66bs
Fat 17.34lbs
Waist 25.75"
Hips 32.25"

No real noticable change this week. I am going to change my lifting routine around next week....it is time for something new. I'm still checking on the different options.

The diet's been good...remaining clean at around 40/35/25. This works best for me, without feeling crazed.

My biggest concern now is ending up looking too lean, especially in the legs. I am thinking of cutting back on cardio for awhile which is only making the legs even leaner. I'd like to see if I can continue with with fat loss thru diet and weights. And just do cardio 3x week. I was doing cardio 6x week.

[Hibiscus09]

Trish, you're doing great! :D

My biggest concern now is ending up looking too lean, especially in the legs.

LOL -- I wish I could give you some of my legs!

[TrishB]

The latest stats:

Jan 26 (start)
Wgt 121lbs
BF 22.0%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

April 25 (today)
Wgt 118bs
BF 14.5%
LBM 100.89bs
Fat 17.11lbs
Waist 25.50"
Hips 32.25"

Still seeing things going down..which is good. I will be planning a new workout routine to start monday. I don't have it completely set yet, but will by then.
Diet continues around 1500 cal at a 40/35/25 ratio.

[little lats]

Good job honey.

[TrishB]

Thanks Lats...I forgot how to get the pics here without them being giant size

[Lizzee]

Trish.....you're doing great!!!!
That is absolutely amazing. Keep it up!

[little lats]

We will settle for that.. ;)

[TrishB]

Lizzee....thanks. I am going to be posting new goals along with the new workout plan. I plan to really kick butt the next 2 months.

[Hibiscus09]

You're doing so great! :D

By the way, I'm not enjoying keto too much.

[TrishB]

I promise not to tell

[Hibiscus09]

:D

[Hibiscus09]

I may start carb up & just keep carbing up. I liked your ratios. Maybe I'll go with them. :)

[Hibiscus09]

I guess I could have said this all in one post. LOL

I just noticed your bodyfat started at 22% & went to 14.5. Mine started at 21.8% and went to (last check) 14.3%. We've both done such a fine job! Almost identical. :D

[little lats]

Diane you can't hide over here.. I am telling IPR

[Hibiscus09]

Don't be a tattletale!!!!!

[TrishB]

Originally posted by Hibiscus09
I may start carb up & just keep carbing up. I liked your ratios. Maybe I'll go with them. :)


LOL...I know you! If that scale is up one ounce...bye bye keto! :)

[TrishB]

Originally posted by Hibiscus09
I guess I could have said this all in one post. LOL

I just noticed your bodyfat started at 22% & went to 14.5. Mine started at 21.8% and went to (last check) 14.3%. We've both done such a fine job! Almost identical. :D

That is cool. And we are both getting there differently. But we are working our butts off the same! :)

[TrishB]

Originally posted by little lats
Diane you can't hide over here.. I am telling IPR

I am sure IPR already knows....he lurks around in the darkness ready to pounce. ;)

[Hibiscus09]

Well, I've made it through this week at least. :)

[TrishB]

Jan 26 (start)
Weight 121
BF 22%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"

May 9 (today)
Weight 117lbs
BF 14.3%
LBM 100.27lbs
Fat 16.73lbs
Waist 25.5"
Hips 32.25"

14 weeks done. Went past my goal and still going strong...feeling great...and not ready to slow down yet.

[Hibiscus09]

Yippee!!! You're doing great! :)

[TrishB]

Jan 26 (start)
Weight 121 lbs
BF 22%
LBM 94.38lbs
Fat 26.62lbs
Waist 27.25"
Hips 35"
Tight size 6 jeans.

May 23 (today)
Weight 115 lbs
BF 13.1%
LBM 99.94 lbs
Fat 15.06 lbs
Waist 25"
Hips 32.25"

Fit into a size 0 jeans today. I think I am ready to just maintain for the summer. :)

[imperfectly_lou]

Your results are absolutely amazing. Congratulations on a fantastic effort.

[sessa]

Is that program geared towards weight loss?

Or does it have a 12 bulk, then a 12 week cut phase?

Could you tell me more about it.