And .. Here We Go! Lexagon's Journey.

I decided it was about time I started journaling somewhere a little more public where other people can see what I'm doing and get it all out in the open. So here we go!

Stats:
Age: 31
Starting Weight: 204 (Oct 4 2011)
Current Weight: 195 (Nov 13 2011)
Workout Plan: Jamie Eason LiveFit

Starting working out on my own in Oct, a couple days a week doing weight training and laying off the cardio (maybe 1-2 days). And this was working well, but I was having trouble with my eating. I found Jamie's program on BB.COM, did the research and decided this was the best bet for me right now. I do much better with a structured plan than having to come up with everything on my own (at least when I start).

Started this on Oct. 17th. I am now in Phase 2 - Week 5! Just added cardio back in yesterday and that was a butt kicker! But I pushed my way through it and had some great results.

My plan is just to be in better physical condition and health. Weight lifting has been great for my motivation and drive. I feel more excited to be in the gym seeing results all the time. I've already done more than I could have imagined and in my head this is the right way to do it. I've done "biggest loser" @ my gym twice and had great results, but the intensity and rapid weight loss just lead to me gaining it all back. Slowing down and taking time is already proving to be a much better position.

So that's where I'll start. I'll post work-outs and food as I go along. Just want a place where I can be accountable for myself and get some motivation from other people at the same time. I'm tired of being lazy and using that as an excuse to be fat.

And Day #2 - This is actually for yesterday. 11/14


Wide-Grip Barbell Bench Press (5x8) - 8 x 45, 8x50 (2), 8x60, 8x65
Pushups (3x15)
Dumbbell Flyes - 3 sets of 10 (12.5lbs)
Incline Bench Press - 3 sets of 10 (45lbs)
Side-to-Side Pushups - 15
Toe Touchers (superset) 3x20
Crunches (superset) 3x20
Roman Chair Leg Raise - 3 x 10
Elliptical (30 mins medium) - had to skip due to a soccer practice

Day #30 of LiveFit, can't believe I've made it that far already, seems almost like I started yesterday. Today was an intense workout. All the ab work really got me, but it felt good. I wish I could have run, but I was really short on time so I'll make that up today or tomorrow instead. At least I had fun working out and doing some new things. I'm really happy about the results I have seen so far. I've been losing weight slowly, but I feel like my body is looking so much better. I have to get some new progress pics. I just keep forgetting!

Works just really busy right now. These are the days I wish I had an assistant, but something tells me the assistant doesn't get to have one .. haha! It's ok makes life more interesting. And in a week things will calm down for me a little. Just have to get through hiring this class of people and I'm good til after the holidays.

Had the absolute worst time sleeping last night. I was exhausted, but I couldn't sleep for the life of me. Tonights workout should prove to be interesting.

For Tues 11/16

Just wasn't feeling it today. Only got a couple hours of sleep the night before and I was exhausted all day. But I managed to make it through all my work and decided to rearrange my workouts a little to take advantage of the extra time I had. Instead of doing legs I did Arms. I was supposed to make up some cardio too, but when I got on the treadmill I just wasn't feeling the push. So I did a 10 minute warm-up to get a little in and moved to the weights.

Great arm workout. I felt awesome afterwards. Seeing some great results and slowly adding more weights as the weeks go on. Haven't felt negatively about anything I've done in the last 5 weeks.

Workout:

Barbell Curl - 3 sets 10 (50lbs)
Overhead Cable Curl (superset) 3x10 (15 lbs)
Cable Hammer Curls Rope (superset) 3x10 (15lbs)
Alternate Cable Curl - 3 sets 10 (20lbs)
Assisted Dip Machine 3x15 - 10x140 - 15 x 130 - 15 x 120
Skullcrushers - 3 sets of 10 (15lbs)
Seated Tricep Press - 3 sets of 10 (17.5 lbs)
Tricep Pushdown (Rope) - 3 sets of 10 (35 lbs)

I was really feeling it after this workout, but it felt great to get into the gym. Glad I didn't convince myself to go home instead.

Had the night to myself as well. Got all my "chores" done and was able to sit down for a little while and get some video game time in. Something I rarely get anymore with such a busy schedule. Felt nice to relax a little bit. Decided to take my AI 3Z before bed and slept like a rock. Woke up super refreshed this AM ready for another day. And I better be tonight is LEGS!

Keep up the great work girl!!!!!!

Thanks Hope!

Haha .. ooops I'm a couple days behind, dang busy life! AT least it's the gym getting in the way of my journaling and not the other way around.

Wed 11/16
Leg Extensions - 2 sets 30 (light - 45lbs)
Wide Stance Squat - 2 sets 15 light (30lbs) 2 sets heavy to failure 10x50, 10x50
Leg Press - 4 sets 8 (90, 95x2, 100)
Walking Barbell Lunges - 2 sets 20 (20lbs)
Plie Dumbbell Squats - 2 sets 10 (15lbs)
Standing Calf Raise - 3 sets 20 last set to failure (120lbs)
Leg Press Calf Raise - 3 sets 20 last set to failure (20x100, 20x110, 20x110)

Great leg day, my legs were definitely feeling it after this. I had that she's obviously just done a leg workout walk. Haha! Got another big leg day on Friday too, can't wait. For some reason those are always my favorite workouts. I like chest too, but legs are just fun!

Had to hurry out of the gym to get to the kids soccer practice on time. No biggie though it's just down the street. They made it into the final tournament so it's soccer all weekend. WE were all really surprised, they started out as a really goofy looking team, but they have some strong players that pushed them through. I hope they can keep it up. It'd be good for them!

Thurs 17th - Shoulders/Cardio

Cardio Warm-up: 13:34 @ an average of 3.5 speed - .85 mi I ran most of it and it was a good stretch for my legs. I'm just not 100% behind cardio right now so I did what I could.

Smith Machine Military Press - 3 sets 10 (45lbs)
Upright Dumbbell Row (superset) 3x10 - 12.5lb
Standing Dumbbell Military Press (super set) 3x10 - 12.5lb
Incline Bench Front Dumbbell Raise - 3 sets 10 (7.5lb)
Lateral Raise - 3 sets 10 (10lb)
Rear-Delt Raise - 3 sets 10 (5lb) - by far my weakest exercise

Felt like a great workout. Was glad I got some cardio in as I haven't been feeling it this week. Hoping that changes next week. I guess it's harder to add cardio back in than I thought - haha! The rest of the workout was great. Had fun doing some new things and see how far I could push myself. My shoulders were def feeling it by the end of the night. I anticipate they are going to be a little sore by Fri/Sat.

Food was pretty much on par for the week so far. I'm a little short here and there and I need to work on that. I tried to make my meals a little bigger, but I just can't eat that much. I'll have to figure something else out. I don't want to end up short changing myself. I've done that before and it sucks.

Took advantage of AI Sports White Friday Sale and made sure to stock up on my supps. Now I just have to find a protein powder that I really like and order some of that, I'm getting low and procrastinating for some reason!

Wow what a busy weekend. I missed 3 days of logging .. Ha! I'll have to catch up on those later, but a quick recap.

Short, but intense leg workout Friday before running off to soccer game #1 - it was dang chilly out there. The boys (Predators) did a really good job, and lost 3-1 against an undefeated team.

Sat - Day Off!! Yay! Didn't do a whole lot today either, rested since there were 2 games throughout the day. They won both pushing them closer to the #1 team (didn't have standings @ this point). Game 2 was awesome, they played harder than ever. Another win, putting them in 2nd place.

Sun - Up early for gym - Shoulders! Great workout, got some cardio in. Was pretty tired, but had lots to do. Made cupcakes for the boys - either way they made it and they played great. In comes the rain! Thankfully it had stopped by the time their first game started, but it was muddy and cold! They kicked major butt and beat another rival team that they had lost to the first time around. Couldn't believe how well they were playing. Last game ... they played the #1 team again! WOuld have been a shut-out but the black team got a penalty kick w/about 2 mins left. The Predators won that game 3-1 finally kicking the black teams butts and earning 1st. Of course now that means we go to Area, but hey we never thought these boys would even make it into the finals! :)

That has nothing to do with my training, but it was a busy weekend. And we are really proud of all the boys. And it explains why I am sooooo tired this AM .. on top of having to come in an hour early ... LOL! What a day.

So here's the last 4 days in one condensed post :)

Day 34 - Fri 11/18 - Legs

Seated Leg curl - 3 sets 10 (60lbs)
Leg Extensions - 3 sets 10 (60lbs)
Barbell Lunge (superset) - 3 sets 15 (20lbs)
Abductor Machine (superset) - 3 sets 20 (75lbs)
Lying Leg Curls - (superset) - 2 sets 15 (45lbs)
Abductor Machine (superset) - 2 sets 15 (75lbs)
Leg Press (wide) - 1 set to fail - 20 (110lbs)
Standing Calf Raise Machine - 3 sets 20 (120lbs)

Day 35 - Sat 11/19 - DAY OFF - Much Needed!

Day 36 - Sun 11/20 - Back/Cardio
Cardio 1 - 18 mins 1.20mi 15 mins @ 4.0 - 2 mins @ 5.0
Wide Grip Overhand Pullups (Machine) - 3 sets of 10 (110lbs)
Bent Over Barbell Rows (superset) - 3 sets of 8 (30lbs)
Seated Cable Rows (superset) - 3 sets of 8 (80lbs)
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown - 3 sets 10 - (65lbs, 70lbs, 75lbs)
One-Arm Dumbbell Rows - 3 sets 10 - (22.5 lbs)
Hammer Strenght Lat Pulldown - 3 sets 10 (55lbs)
Hyperextensions - 3 sets of 15
Cardio 2- 18 mins 1.15 mi average 4.3

Day 37 - Monday 11/21 - Chest/Triceps
Wide-Grip Barbell Bench Press - 5 sets 8 (45lb, 55lb, 55lb, 65lb, 65lb)
Pushups - 3 sets of 15
Dumbbell Flyes - 3 sets of 10 (12.5lbs)
Incline Bench Press - 3 sets 10 (45lbs, 55lbs, 55lbs)
Side-to-Side Pushups - 3 sets of 10
Toe Touchers (superset) 3 sets of 20
Crunches (superset) 3 sets of 20


Had a lot of great workouts this week. Even the ones I had to cut short. Trying to work the cardio in there as much as I can. Hoping to get a short set in tonight too, but we'll see what time has to offer. Haven't decided whether I want to do arms or legs yet.

Still feeling great about the gym and working out. I'm a little run down today, but the weekend was so busy. I'm hoping having a couple days off will help.

Ooops I'm a little behind, so a quick catchup. Good thing I write things down!!

Days 38/39 - Wed 11/22 - Legs/Arms
Barbell Curl - 3 sets 10 (50, 40, 40)
Overhead Cable Curl (superset) 3x10 - 8x17.5, 10x15 (x2)
Cable Hammer Curls Rope (superset) 3x10 - 8x17.5, 10x15 (x2)
Alternate Cable Curl - 3 sets 10 (15lbs)
Bench/Parallel Bar Dip 3x15 - (130, 120, 120)
Skullcrushers - 3 sets 10 (15, 25, 25)
Seated Tricep Press - 3 sets 10 (17.5)
Tricep Pushdown (Rope) - 3 sets 10 (30, 35, 35)

Leg Extensions (light weight) 2x30 - 30lbs
"Wide Stance Squat - 2 x light - 15 - 30
2 x heavy - to failure - 5x50
Leg Press - 4x8 - (110, 115, 115, 115)
Standing Calf Raise 3x20 last failure - 120lbs
Leg Press Calf Raise 3x20 last failure - 15lbs

Had to do a double workout (missed Tues for soccer tryouts). Was a great workout, def intense. Glad I did it though.

Day2 41/42 - 11/25 - Shoulders/Legs
Smith Machine Military Press - 3 sets 10 (45lbs)
Upright Dumbbell Row (superset) 3x10 - 15lbs
Standing Dumbbell Military Press (super set) 3x10 - 15lbs
Incline Bench Front Dumbbell Raise - 3 sets 10 (7.5lbs)
Rear-Delt Raises - 3 sets 10 (7.5lbs)
Lateral Raise - 3 sets 10 (7.5lbs)

Seated Leg Curl - 3 sets 10 (60lbs)
Leg Extensions - 3 sets 10 (60lbs)
Barbell Lunge (superset) 3x20 - 20lbs
Abductor Machine (superset) 3x20 - 15X75
Lying Leg Curls (superset) 3x15 - 45lbs
Abductor Machine (superset) 3x15 - 75, 85, 85
Stiff-Leg Deadlift - 3 sets 10 (30lbs)
Leg Press Calf Raise - 3 sets 20 - 110lbs
Leg Press (wide) - 1 set to failure - 15x130
Seated Calf Raise 3x20 - 140lbs

Another double workout - but Thurs was Tday and I ran out of time for a workout. Another great day though. Loved it! :)

Sat 11/26 - Scheduled Day Off - MUCH NEEDED!! :)

Started Week 7 today! Can't believe I've been at it this long .. wow!!

Day 43 - Sun 11/27 - Arms/Abs/Cardio

Cardio Warmup - 18 mins 1.28mi 13 mins @ 4.5 & 5 mins @ 5.5
Narrow Pushups 4x15
Seated Tricep Press 4x8 - 17.5lbs
Cable 1-Arm Tricep Ext (superset) 3x8 - 15lbs
1-Arm Reverse Tri Pushdown (superset) 3x8 - 45lbs, 65lbs(x2)
Skullcrushers (superset) 3x8 - 15lbs
Close-Grip Bench Press (superset) 3x8 - 45lbs
Incline Dumbbell Curl 4x8 - 17.5lbs
Dumbbell Alternate Curl 4x8 - 17.5lbs
Barbell Curl 21s 2x21 - 35lbs
Ball Crunch 3x25
Jackknife Sit-up w/ Ball 3x15 (used 4lb ball)

Great workout. Love doing arm days, they are definitely fun! :) Pushed myself with some of these new lifts. Two more weeks of heavy lifting then more HIIT, fun!

Day 44 - Mon 11/28 - Legs

Narrow Stance Squats 2x15 & 2 to fail - 35lbs & 10x55
Narrow Stance Leg Press 4x8 - 110lbs
Barbell Step Ups 4x8 - 20lb barbell on bosu (gym was busy)
Walking Barbell Double Lunge 3x20 - 14x20
Seated Calf Raise 3x20 - last to fail 20x15 (2) 25x15
Standing Calf Raise 3x20 - last to fail - 140lbs
Leg Extensions 3x10 - last to fail - 10x60 (2) & 15x65

Leg days are always fun and a lot of work. I know I worked hard. It was a little rough walking out of the gym and driving home, but it always feels good. Pushing myself harder each time. :)

Need to work on getting more sleep I know that will help a lot too. This week just might not be the best week for that, since I took a little overtime. Hey it's the Holidays everyone can use a little extra $$, I'll do the best I can though. Need at least 6 hrs a night, will push for more if I can! :)

Hey lexagon! Sounds like you're making awesome progress...your leg workout above sounds brutal :)

It was trust me! LOL And I know tomorrow is going to suck since my soreness usually waits a day inbetween (it's so nice like that)!! :) It was fun though!

Day 45 - Tues 11/29 - Chest

Bench Press (Med Grip) 1x8 - 45lb
Reverse Tri Bench Press 4x8 - 45lb
Dumbbell Flyes (superset) 4x8 - 15lb & 17.5lb(3)
Dummbell Bench Press (superset) 4x8 - 15lb & 17.5lb(3)
Incline Bench Press (superset) 4x8 - 65lb
Bench Dips Machine (superset) 4x8 - 100 & 115 (3)

Great workout, was definitely tired after this. Should have done cardio/abs too, but had to leave early to deliver dinner to a friend @ school and check on the kid. Still got a good workout though and I can make up anything missed later this week.

Tonight is arms! I'm noticing some good development there as well and that's exciting. Can't wait to see what I can do tonight. Oh and on a side note, my legs never got super sore - so glad about that. :)

I am making great progress with the weights and I know that I'm losing inches slowly. Just wish the "weight loss" looked a little better. Although, I'm not used to more weight intensive programs, usually they just tell you to run your a$$ off ... literally! This is working far better for me motivation and self esteem wise so I'm sticking with it. Just thought it was strange. Maybe the slower loss is better in the long run though.

nice work outs here! Looks like you've hit on something you really enjoy. That makes all the difference! Keep it up!

Day 46 & 47 - Thurs 12/1 - Shoulders/Legs

Arnold Dumbbell Press 4x8 - 17.5 lbs
Seated Rear Delt Raise 4x8 - last to fail - 7.5lbs (3) & 11x7.5lbs
Standing Palm-In One Arm DB Raise 4x8 - 15lbs
Front Dumbbell Raise (superset) 4x8 - 8x15lbs(2) & 8x12(2)
Standing Dumbbell Upright Row (superset) 4x8 - 15lbs
Side Lateral Raise 4x8 - last dropset - 7.5lbs

Leg Extensions 2 warm-up light weight - 30x30
Wide Stance Barbell Squat 6x8 - 55lb (1) & 60 (3)
Seated Leg Curl 4x8 - last to fail - 60 (1), 65(2), 15x65
Glute Press (Machine) 4x8 - 30, 45, 55, 65 (didn't realize my glutes had gotten that strong)
Leg Press Calf Raise 3x20 - 110, 115(2)
Standing Calf Raise 3x20 - 140lbs

Decided to double up since I missed Wed nights workout. These workouts always seem to be so much fun I don't know why. I feel like I accomplished a lot. My legs are getting much stronger! The first time I did the single-leg glute press I swear I only did 15lbs on each leg and I was dying. Last night it was almost like it wasn't heavy enough! We'll see what happens next week. Definitely felt the shoulder burn though, and they are getting much stronger. I need to focus on my rear-delts and lat raises though. I can't seem to make much progress with those. I think I like the double workouts a little too much LOL! But that's life you have to make adjustments.

Eating was tough yesterday, getting to 2000 cals was harder than it seems. I finally made it just before bed w/ an extra shake, but still! And I probably should have eaten a bit more since I did a double workout. Back to 1700 today, that's still hard, but a little easier to get to.

Had to get up EARLY this am and was not happy with the fact that I slept like CRAP! Tossed and turned all night, no clue why. I didn't want to take anything either for fear I would sleep through my alarm. Oh well, good thing it's Friday and I can get some good sleep tonight. More OT next week, LOL!

As a side note: I swear I saw a kid that couldn't be older than like 10 with his dad using one of the machines at the gym. I'm all for kids being in good shape, but the gym that young? I dunno maybe it's just me. Do they really need to be doing shoulder presses?

Side Note 2: I think I may finally have to find a new dr. Long story short I was switching out PC's in our training room @ work, i picked up one and went to pick up the other with the other arm (which I do all the time - probably about 15/20 lbs they are OOOOLD!) and it went off balance and landed on my ankle basically. I didn't think much of it, sure it hurt a little, but it wasn't bad. Later that night it swelled up a little, but I figured it would. Got a nice bruise and it was tender, but it didn't bother me I could walk fine blah blah. Now about 2.5-3 weeks later, the bruise is still there (thought it was healing but it came back) and the spot it hit is still tender. GF thinks I may have fractured that spot or possibly broken it. But I'm kinda stubborn and I hate finding new Dr's (just switched insurance). But it's starting to worry me a little. No pain when walking, just on contact. Eh!

Day 48 - Fri 12/2 - Back/Delt/Cardio

Cardio Warmup - 8 min @ 4.0
Barbell Deadlift 4x8 - 55, 65, 75(x2)
Barbell Row 4x8 - 55lbs
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown 4x8 - 75lbs
Seated Cable Row 4x8 - 90lbs
Straight Arm Pulldown 4x8 - 60, 75, 60(x2)

Pretty good workout, I was exhausted. Came into work 2 hrs early, and just didn't have the energy. But I made it through most everything and still pulled some good numbers.

Sat - Day Off
We went down to Costa Mesa/Newport beach to do some much needed shopping. Despite the kid being a total butthead all day, it was fun. Got to see gf's best friend who we haven't seen in about 6 months. Had some great sushi. Even did well on the eating :)

Day 48 - Sun 12/4 - Arms/Cardio

Cardio Warm-up: 16 mins (14 @ 5.0, 2 @ 3.5) - 1.18 mi
Narrow Pushups 4x15 - 15
Seated Tricep Press 4x8 - 17.5(x3), 22.5
Cable 1-Arm Tricep Ext (superset) 3x8 - 17.5, 15(2)
1-Arm Reverse Tri Pushdown (superset) 3x8 - 50lbs (rope), 50lbs (bar x2)
Skullcrushers (superset) 3x8 - 25lbs
Close-Grip Bench Press (superset) 3x8 - 45lbs
Incline Dumbbell Curl 4x8 - 20lbs
Dumbbell Alternate Curl 4x8 - 22.5lbs, 20lbs(x3)
Barbell Curl 21s 2x21 - 35

Always love the gym on Sundays! :) It was super empty this time. Got in a great workout, was ready to get to it. Apparently had plenty of energy because I never slowed down. All-in-all a good day! :)

Day 51 - Mon 12/5 - Legs

Narrow Stance Squats 2x15 & 2 to fail - 20(x2), 11x45, 11x55
Narrow Stance Leg Press 4x8 - 115, 130(x3)
Barbell Step Ups 4x8 - 30lbs
Single Leg Barbell Squat 4x8 - 30
Seated Calf Raise 3x20 - last to fail - 50(x2), 16x70
Standing Calf Raise 3x20 - last to fail - 140(x2), 16x160
Leg Extensions 3x10 - last to fail - 75, 90, 105

Love leg days too. My legs were feeling it big time after today's workout. I pushed myself harder than usual. Wanted to make sure I got that "jelly" leg feeling before I left the gym. Surprised myself at how much more I could do, without realizing it. Guess I need to start pushing everything! Definitely seeing great results!

Day 52 - Tues 12/ - Arms/Cardio

Cardio Warmup: 18.5 mins - sprints 1min on/1min off (9mins @ 3.0 & 8 mins @ 6.0)
Bench Press (Med Grip) 1x8 - 55lbs
Reverse Tri Bench Press 4x8 - 45lbs
Dumbbell Flyes (superset) 4x8 - 17.5lbs
Dummbell Bench Press (superset) 4x8 - 17.5, 22.5 (3)
Incline Dumbbell Press (superset) 4x8 - 20lbs
Assisted Bench Dips (superset) 4x8 - 110lbs

Had a great workout. Really pushed myself, upp'd weights on almost everything. Felt really good. The sprinting was a little rough, legs started to fatigue/hurt a little towards the end. Probably should have stopped at 15mins, but I always push myself LOL Can't tell if the DOMS are from my leg day or from running. Oh well! LOL no biggie really!

Day 53 & Day 54 - Thurs 12/8 - Shoulders/Legs
Since I missed Wed's workout I decided to make up for it tonight instead. I love doing double workouts (happens about once a week).

Arnold Dumbbell Press 4x8 - 17.5lbs
Seated Rear Delt Raise 4x8 - last to fail - 12.5lbs
Standing Palm-In One Arm DB Raise 4x8 - 17.5lbs
Front Dumbbell Raise (superset) 4x8 - 12.5lbs
Standing Dumbbell Upright Row (superset) 4x8 - 17.5lbs
Side Lateral Raise 4x8 - last dropset - 12.5

Leg Extensions 2 warm-up light weight - 30x35
Wide Stance Barbell Squat 6x8 - 30, 50(3), 60(2)
Seated Leg Curl 4x8 - last to fail - 35lbs
One Leg Leg-Press Squat 4x8 - 50lbs
Leg Press Calf Raise 3x20 - 130lbs
Standing Calf Raise 3x20 - 140(2), 160

Had a great workout. Pushed myself in all aspects. Seeing the weights go up slowly but surely. Any weight increase is a great thing in my book. Looks like I'm going to have to brave the rack soon and 60lbs was hard to get up and over, let alone back off my shoulders. I would have tried it, but there were a bunch of people actually "squatting" in there, I know shocker! I say "squatting" because the form was so poor it made my back hurt. One of the kids looked like he was just bending at the waist. Plus I know I could have done at least 5 more lbs, maybe 10. Everything else went as planned. Had a great double workout. Tonights will be the last of Phase 2 - Phase 3 starts Monday HIIT and active rests! Should be interesting!

So how did HITT go for you today ... "like" it?

[QUOTE=beatha;795760143]So how did HITT go for you today ... "like" it?[/QUOTE]

Doing it this afternoon after work. I"ll have to let you know, it's sounding a little intimidating right now. I just want to go lift some weights LOL! Oh and push-ups start tonight too!

Update From Weekend.
[b]Day 55, 56 & 57 - Friday 12/9-Sun 12/11 - OFF[/b]

Friday - Unscheduled day off, decided to spend some time with the family, the weeks get so busy sometimes that we don't see each other much. So I figured I could manage an extra night off. GF got a new tattoo and we spent the evening fairly relaxed. Getting out of the house for a little bit was nice.

Sat - Scheduled day off. Up at 4:30a @ the soccer park @ 7am in the 25-30 degree weather to watch 8-9 hrs of U12 soccer. The boys ended up having to play 3 games, which was probably a little too much for them, but they managed 3 wins. You could tell they were all exhausted though. Didn't warm up til around 11-12p, ugh! I did drink my RecoverPro throughout the day to keep hydrated and so I wasn't stuck w/ water the whole time. Went to a family members house cause they were having a little get together. We got home around 5:3.0-6pm, I decided to go and get groceries since I knew we'd be back up and out early-ish on Sunday too. Got all that done. Wasn't too bad. Lots of freezer prep items, makes my life so much easier. Got gf and I Carls Jr. Hey their turkey burgers are good, I skipped the fries. And I hadn't eaten much all day anyway! Brat was asleep by 7pm. Good thing, he was getting on my nerves LOL Both of us passed out by 9-9:30p. Loooooong day!

Sunday - Unscheduled Off - Since they did so well on Sat, we were back @ the fields for 2 more games on Sunday. Didn't have to be there til 9:30a this time though. Weather was much nicer, sun was actually out. First game played was to determine whether they would be playing for 1st/2nd or 3rd/4th. They lost, they got too cocky! Last game they won, coming in 3rd. Great season for their team. Got home around 4p, starting my cooking. Everyone got their rooms pretty cleaned up. Managed to make double batch of turkey muffins, apple cinnamon protein bars and chocolate protein bars. Plus some turkey burger sliders for dinner. Laundry put away, room cleaned. Then I had to run to Target cause I was out of cat liter and didn't realize it .. damn fuzzy animals! I think we were asleep by 10:30p.

Such a loooooong weekend. Didn't get a work out in other than walking around a few times on Sat/Sun. But really I didn't have any time. Sure I could have squeezed some in but it would have been half-assed and I probably would have felt worse. So I get to get back to it today. I'm looking forward to it. I think it'll raise my spirits a little. I need a vacation!

So more iron and push-ups tonight.

Day 57 - Mon 12/12 - Quads/Calves

Leg Press (superset) 3x15 - 110, 130(2)
Speed Squat (superset) 3x15 - 40lbs
One Leg Squat 3x15 (per side) - 15 (left), 10 (right - pulled something) only one set
Leg Extensions (superset) 3x20 - 75lbs
Lateral Bound (superset) 3x20 - 20
Wide Stance Leg Press 3x30 - 75lbs
Standing Calf Raise (superset) 3x20 - 140(2), 160
Lateral Bound (superset) 3x20 - 20

Not my best workout/night. My day was all jumbled to start with, apparently I need to pay more attention to my calendar LOL. Was exhausted by the end of the day, but managed to get to the gym anyway. Looking forward to a great leg workout. Started out really strong, everything was going well. Move into my single legs and bam right glute is on FIRE, not cool. So I stretched out a little, and moved on to see what would happen. Took out all the lunges, anything that would irritate it. Everything seemed fine. Got to my calf raises so far so good. Laterals going well. Last set of calf raises into my laterals and ankle pain on the left foot. I threw in the towel there. You know it's not easy walking when both legs hurt, LOL. My quads felt great though. Pushed them pretty hard. But I think I'm laying off legs for a while, every week something happens, I need to let my legs rest and probably see a dr about my ankle (like i should have 3-4 weeks ago). Hehe! No but really it didn't hurt at all for 2 weeks.

Looking forward to killing my back/arms today! They need it! And the push-up challenge, need to get on the ball go some numbers to reach! :)

Hey there, Lex :) Just found your journal! Popped in to say hello and keep up the good work. I'll be hitting legs tonight after work. I'm doing PHAT and tonight is leg hypertrophy workout. It hurts :D

[QUOTE=swooshie;796496101]Hey there, Lex :) Just found your journal! Popped in to say hello and keep up the good work. I'll be hitting legs tonight after work. I'm doing PHAT and tonight is leg hypertrophy workout. It hurts :D[/QUOTE]

Hurt so good? Come on hypertrophy make it hurt so good! :) Yes I'm a cheeseball!

Quick Rant (I'll update workouts later):

So a co-worker just came into my office all butt hurt. Why? She missed a 5 maybe 10 min meeting and nobody came to get her. Now I realize that people are busy and most of the ones here are oblivious to life. But come on.

1 - the meeting was 10 mins max and when asked if we should get her the boss said nah we're almost done.
2 - I sent out an OUTLOOK reminder last week that you accepted, not my fault you snoozed it.
3 - You're an adult, I told you yesterday we had a meeting today - check your freakin calendar.

So she walked out all in a tizzy! I was nice about it, but really. It's been on the calendar for over a week. Don't you think maybe YOU should check it. Only person I babysit here is my boss. And that's only because he runs the call center. I'm not your secretary or admin. I don't have to remind you of things like your mom would. And if you miss a meeting oh well, not the end of the world. Ugh people get on my nerves!!

Don't get me wrong I help people out all the time, but certain things I'm not going out of my way to do. And she has a little complex that she's in a far better position than she thinks she is. When really she got put there because my boss didn't want to make her a supervisor .. LOL She's a nice lady, and works hard, but she's no different than anyone else here. Tech she doesn't need to be there, she's not a member of the mgmt team anymore. But she comes anyway. Anyway!

Sorry just needed to get that out. People at work have been really getting on my nerves lately. I feel like I'm running a pre-school!!

/end rant

ready to kill it @ gym tonight!

[QUOTE=lexagon;797086011]Quick Rant (I'll update workouts later):

So a co-worker just came into my office all butt hurt. Why? She missed a 5 maybe 10 min meeting and nobody came to get her. Now I realize that people are busy and most of the ones here are oblivious to life. But come on.

1 - the meeting was 10 mins max and when asked if we should get her the boss said nah we're almost done.
2 - I sent out an OUTLOOK reminder last week that you accepted, not my fault you snoozed it.
3 - You're an adult, I told you yesterday we had a meeting today - check your freakin calendar.

So she walked out all in a tizzy! I was nice about it, but really. It's been on the calendar for over a week. Don't you think maybe YOU should check it. Only person I babysit here is my boss. And that's only because he runs the call center. I'm not your secretary or admin. I don't have to remind you of things like your mom would. And if you miss a meeting oh well, not the end of the world. Ugh people get on my nerves!!

Don't get me wrong I help people out all the time, but certain things I'm not going out of my way to do. And she has a little complex that she's in a far better position than she thinks she is. When really she got put there because my boss didn't want to make her a supervisor .. LOL She's a nice lady, and works hard, but she's no different than anyone else here. Tech she doesn't need to be there, she's not a member of the mgmt team anymore. But she comes anyway. Anyway!

Sorry just needed to get that out. People at work have been really getting on my nerves lately. I feel like I'm running a pre-school!!

/end rant

ready to kill it @ gym tonight![/QUOTE]

UGH I hate when crap like that happens... This is why I'm so glad I work with only guys lol. Although, they get all pms-y once in while too, but NOTHING like women.

Take all that energy out at the gym!! Hobbes style ;)

[QUOTE=newbeginning828;797089231]UGH I hate when crap like that happens... This is why I'm so glad I work with only guys lol. Although, they get all pms-y once in while too, but NOTHING like women.

Take all that energy out at the gym!! Hobbes style ;)[/QUOTE]

We're all women and like 3-4 men now. The boss man handles the hot flashes and pmsing pretty well, but he does have 4 girls and a wife at home so he's used to it.

Today it was cranking the heat up so it was like a tropical desert in my office. Whoever thought it would be a good idea to put a thermostat in ONE of the offices is a moron! Just sayin! ESp since that one person is always colder than all get out.

I did hit it pretty hard last night, feelin it today phew!

[QUOTE=lexagon;797501761]
Today it was cranking the heat up so it was like a tropical desert in my office. Whoever thought it would be a good idea to put a thermostat in ONE of the offices is a moron! Just sayin! ESp since that one person is always colder than all get out.

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LOL I would be the person heating up the office, i'm sure. I work from home now but when I had an office I had a space heater year round! LOL.

Great workouts, doubling up is a lot! Are you following a specific program? I am hunting for one but scared I think-lol! It's not like I have to do it forever. Just hate thinking if it isn't good for me i'll waste time...

[QUOTE=HJU;797507621]LOL I would be the person heating up the office, i'm sure. I work from home now but when I had an office I had a space heater year round! LOL.

Great workouts, doubling up is a lot! Are you following a specific program? I am hunting for one but scared I think-lol! It's not like I have to do it forever. Just hate thinking if it isn't good for me i'll waste time...[/QUOTE]

I would be fine if she wanted a space heater. My boss and I die in our offices sometimes. I've learned to dress in layers!

I'm doing Jamie Eason's LiveFit right now - 12 weeks. I'm heading into week 10 so I'm almost done. Then I have no idea what I'm going to do. I might try New Rules, but I'm not sure yet. Double workouts are my favorites sometimes. When I'm in the right mood! :)

Day 58 - Tues 12/13 - Back/Arms
Incline DB Press (superset) 3x15 - 17.5lbs
DB Shoulder Press (superset) 3x15 - 13x17.5, 6x17.5 9x12.5, 8x17.5 7x12.5
DB Flyes 3x15 - 12.5, 15(2)
DB Bench Press 3x15 - 15 lbs
Military Press 3x15 - 9x45, 11x45, 9x45
Jackknife Sit-up 3x15 - 15
Side Lat Raise (superset) 3x15 - 7.5lbs
Standing DB Upright Row (superset) 3x15 - 15lbs
Tricep Ext EZ Bar (Tripleset) 3x15 - 30lbs
Crunches (Tripleset) 3x15 - 15
Pushups (Tripleset) 3x15 - 5, 0, 8 (all incline using bench)

Holy crap, that was a rough workout. Pushed chest the hardest, wanted to make sure I felt it. Definitely did. Those lat raise/db rows made my shoulders buuuuuuuuurn (in a good way). Great workout. Definitely feeling it now though. More DOMs than I've had in a long time, sign of a good workout. My shoulders are getting stronger, which is great! So far this week has been rockin for workouts.

Day 59 - Wed 12/15 - Chest/Shoulders
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown (superset) 3x15 - 75x8 & 60x7, 60(2)
Underhand Cable Pulldown (superset) 3x15 - 60 x 3
One-Arm Dumbbell Row 3x15 (each arm) - 20, 22.5 (2)
Seated Cable Row 3x15 - 75 (3)
Bent over Barbell Row 3x15 - 30(2), 40(1)
Mountain Climbers 3x20 - 20
DB Alternate Curl (superset) 3x20 - 17.5
Hammer Strenght Lat Pulldown 3x15 - 25, 30(2)
Pushups - 2, 3, 2, 2, 3 (60 sec rest in between)
Tricep Pushdown rope 3x12 - 30
Mountain Climbers 3x20 - 20

Great workout. Had to decrease weight on a few to get all reps in but not much. Still felt great burn. Both arms and back were toast when I was done :) Always a great feeling! Side note: adding in active rest sure does make the workouts harder and longer! Plus I started the 100 pushup challenge w/ some other bb.comers. Ouch!

Should be killing legs tonight. So I'm going to attempt it, I know what I can take out if I have to. A little workout is better than no workout :)