VHART TEARS IT APART II: A Cut Log

[Keramich21]

Mad props for doing the no carb thing...If i ever had to go without I could never do it! You look great even before your cut...im sure you will have nothing but phenominal results!

[jaim91]

Mornin'!!

OK, so I gotta wonder...it's almost the end of 2008 (well, kinda)...and you want to compete next year (2009), but you say you BARELY have enough muscle for figure. So will this be your last cut before you bulk all the way through 2009 (up until 12-16 weeks before your comp)?

[SNS_78]

Hey Val!

So I found your journal!

You are looking great! Will be interesting to see the improvments over the next few weeks!

[vhart07]

CHA 1800

Supplements
SciVation Vasocharge - 2 Scoops on Training Days
SciVation Xtend - 6 Scoops on Training Days
Kirkland Fish Oil - 6/day
Kirkland GLucosamine - 2/day
SciVation Sesamin - 3/day

9:00 AM
6 Egg Whites (scrambled)
3 Whole Eggs (scrambled)
60 g Spinach
63 g Green Beans
6.5 oz Grapefruit
(6 Proteins, 3 Fats, 1 Fruit, 1.5 Veg)

11:50 AM
4 oz Tuna
4 Egg Whites (scrambled)
2 tsp Flaxseed Oil
1 tsp Walnut Oil
(6 Proteins, 3 Fats)

2:30 PM
4 oz Tuna
4 Egg Whites (scrambled)
2 tsp Flaxseed Oil
1 tsp Walnut Oil
63 g Green Beans
(6 Proteins, 3 Fats, 1 Veg)

4:30 PM
4 oz Tuna
4 Egg Whites (scrambled)
2 tsp Flaxseed Oil
1 tsp Walnut Oil
63 g Green Beans
(6 Proteins, 3 Fat, 1 Veg)

6:15 PM
4 oz Tuna
4 Egg Whites (scrambled)
2 tsp Flaxseed Oil
1 tsp Walnut Oil
(6 Proteins, 3 Fats)

8:00 PM
2 oz Pulled Pork
1 oz Cheddar Cheese
1 oz Munster Cheese
25 g Blueberries
(4 Proteins, 4 Fats, 0.25 Fruit)

10:30 PM
1 Scoop Casein
20 g Almond Butter
50 g Blueberries
(3 Proteins, 2 Fats, 0.5 Fruit)


Faced my first challenge Friday night: A Get-to-Know-Eachother BBQ for my husband's newly formed soccer team. As far as food is concerned, there was a whole lotta crap. Nothing tempted me until my husband showed up with a plate full of pulled pork. I'd already eaten my pre-packed food (in the car on the way to the party), but the pork smelled so good. Given that it was sauceless and therefore carb-free, I gave in to 2 big bites off his plate.

My nibbles didn't stop there...

I also picked out all the blueberries from my husband's fruit salad. After the blueberries, I was on a "nibble roll" so to speak. I wasn't hungry, nor was I craving anything, but when when I eyed the cheese platter, I reasoned with the no-carb notion and kept my nibbles rolling.

I ate two slices of cheese. This was my breaking point as far as being disappointed in my eating.

I reduced my serving size on my evening pseudo-sludge, and when all was said and done, my macro requirements didn't suffer too much. A bit high on fat and short on fruit and veg.

[vhart07]

ARMS & CALVES
(2 SETS, 6 - 10 REPS)

Bicep Pull-Ups (Warm-Up)
BW X 10

BB Curl (EZ Bar, Narrow Grip)
50 X 10
50 X 10

Skull Crushers
50 X 5
50 X 6

Incline DB Curl
25 X 7
25 X 7

Calf Raise (Hack Squat Machine)
110 X 15 (toes forward)
140 X 10 (toes forward)
140 X 10 (toes out)

Seated Calf Raise (Donkey Style)
55 X 20
70 X 13
90 X 12

Seated Calf Raise (Reverse Moving Seat Style)
140 X 12

Standing Calf Raise (Angled)
140 X 8
140 X 6

Seated Calf Raise (Stationary Style)
130 X 15

Stepmill (Handsfree)
10 Minutes: Standard Steps; level 6
5 Minutes: Single leg down, power up; level 6
4 Minutes: Calf Raises; level 6
1 Minute: Standard Steps; level 6

Treadmill
15 Minutes LISS Walking


I was a bit frustrated with this workout. I went down in weight on Skull Crushers, and I did a terrible job at choosing proper weight for calf raises-- which is why I did so many of them Nevertheless, by the time I got through the 4 minutes of bodyweight calf raises on the stepmill, my calves were fried!

The EZ Bar BB Curls are always a thrill for me; 10 reps at 50 is a struggle, but I've been at that weight/rep range for a while now, so I do plan to move up to the 60-LB bar next week. Honestly, I can't wait! Should be a fun challenge!

[MoEcho]

Hi! Nice workout today V!!

[vhart07]

Terrible. I didn't plan ahead as I wanted and therefore ran into a whole slew of problems. I didn't record my exact eats, but here's an overview.

1. I followed CHA principles, choosing protein and fat and staying away from all complex carbs

2. I didn't measure all of my meals

3. Fruit servings were through the roof. Grapes are a huge weakness of mine, and I gave in big time. After giving into the grapes, I then ate a plum, and lots of cantaloupe.

4. I had a bite of rice pudding while eating at parents

5. I missed out on most of my green veg

6. Bottom line, I fell off my diet over the weekend. I will now treat weekend like weekdays-- making all meals the night before.

[edenkat]

the weekends are definitely more difficult that weekdays but just keep in mind that you already look incredible.

[LayzieBone085]

Things happen and you learn and live from them. the mistake of not packing some meals got you. Now you know what you must do to rebound.

[vbsunbum1]

Originally Posted by vhart07

6. Bottom line, I fell off my diet over the weekend. I will now treat weekend like weekdays-- making all meals the night before.

as you should (IMO) ... if i didn't do this...ugh! trouble big time for me!
It's all good V, it's not like you had cake or cookies or massive overload of anything right? You will have a great week this week and this weekend!

Your bi/calf workout looked great to me! Nice "frying" of the calves! I hear ya on the EZ bicep curls. I have been hesitating moving up to 50# from 40 on them but gave it a whirl on Saturday... too bad there's not a 45# EZ bar dang it! I had to have a "spotter" help me a bit with my last 4 reps when I bumped up to 50#. I'll be looking for you to crank out the 60# bar next time though...woohoo!

[girl22]

Hi there! Sorry about the weekend.... It is tough.... I think that from now on I will do 2 updates 1 on Friday and 1 on Monday....

[vhart07]

BACK & TRAPS
(3 SETS, 6 - 10 REPS)

StairMaster
10 Minutes Warm-Up

Wide-Grip Pull-Up
BW X 9 (+1 jump up)
BW X 10 (feet held)
BW X 3 (+7 feet held)

Deadlift (superset w/ BB Row)
95 X 10
105 X 8
115 X 8 PR! (HR Reading: 171)

Bent Over BB Row
60 X 10
70 X 8 PR!
70 X 8

BB Shrug (superset w/ DB Shrug)
145 X 10
145 X 10
145 X 10

DB Shrug
60 X 10
60 X 8
60 X 8

Treadmill
35 Minutes LISS Walking

Wide-Grip Pull-Up**
BW X 6.5
BW X 3 PR! (for sets)

** Bonus Set!


Great workout! Deads felt good and my pull-ups were through the roof! After my 35 minute walk on the treadmill, I was high on something and felt like I could bang out a few more pull-ups! I was super thrilled to nail another 6.5 on my own!!! For these 'bonus sets' of pull-ups, I tried a new apparatus with a narrower bar. The narrow bar gave me way more confidence in my grip-- I'll definitely be using this apparatus from now on. I have a sneaky feeling I'll be busting out a PR for reps on these next week!!!!

NOTE: As far as my stats update is concerned, I will be posting everything including pictures tonight.

[LayzieBone085]

NAILED IT TODAY! HELL YES VAL!

Way to work it today girl, you blasted some PR's even after having a crappy weekend with the diet. Congrats to you girl

IN for the pictures tonight!

[vhart07]

Originally Posted by MoEcho

HOLY CRAP! Look out! V's rockin' the CHA/TriPhase routine! HELLZ YEAH!!

We're on the same diet (kinda) and the same plan. It's gonna get Nasty up in here!

BTW - Almost puking when training legs = HARDCORE! You go girl!!

Although I am a jealous of your "modified CHA" plan (oh did I love having my carbs pre and post-workout), I was so happy to see that your mostly on a similar plan to me! I know you're hell stronger and more experienced than me, so this is gonna be killer motivation!

Originally Posted by edenkat

I'm hoping I'll have no problem. Now that I'm finally starting hardcore. I was on CHA for two weeks and lost. Went to Lean Mass 1600 and stalled. Went to 2000 and did ok but hungry on non lifting days so upped the cals again. Total cals I'm at about 2500-3000 but I also got set back because I had my wisdom teeth pulled two weeks ago and had no energy from not eating. This week I finally started to get back on the program but not in detail. When you did lean mass did you weigh everything and do everything he told you? What were your stats when you started?

I love the spaghetti strap ones too!! I hate the thicker straps. I have like three from target and one or two others.

Wow, I always thought that my Lean Mass 1800 was a relatively high calorie level, bu I'm at awe with your 2500-3000 calories! Must be fun eating all that food!

When I was on Lean Mass, yes, I measured everything. I don't recall my precise stats when I started... weight was under 120 and BF was around 14%, I believe. Overall, my bodyfat stayed steady and/or dropped and my bodyweight went up. At times I retained water, which affected my moral and often caused me to skimp on my PWO carbs (BIG MISTAKE, really regret doing that). In January, when I go back on whatever type of Lean Mass program Derek prescribes for me, I'm not going to worry about how watery I get and I certainly will NOT be skimping on my PWO carbs! IMO, they're very important for facilitating muscle building.

Originally Posted by LayzieBone085

Puking is the signal that your body is just getting use to more pain! You are a trooper Val dont let anyone else tell you otherwise. You sucked it up and came through big.

My hats off to you and your dedication.

When I get the pukey feeling, I find myself really wanting to be done with the workout ASAP... I don't like the feeling one bit.

Originally Posted by FATHER FLEX

That last leg day was just plain cruel! Love it!

Lol... that workout was a new level of intensity for this little legs of mine. I spent the weekend hobbling around like an old lady and absolutely loved it!

Originally Posted by Keramich21

Mad props for doing the no carb thing...If i ever had to go without I could never do it! You look great even before your cut...im sure you will have nothing but phenominal results!

Oh if only we all had metabolisms like you, Kera... Ha ha. I love my carbs, so this CHA diet made me nervous at first. I don't know how, but so far I'm doing well with it. The only thing I miss is fruit.

As far as how I look now and what I'm striving for with this cut, I'm mostly looking forward to what effects it has on my legs and butt. That's where most of my fat is.

Originally Posted by jaim91

Mornin'!!

OK, so I gotta wonder...it's almost the end of 2008 (well, kinda)...and you want to compete next year (2009), but you say you BARELY have enough muscle for figure. So will this be your last cut before you bulk all the way through 2009 (up until 12-16 weeks before your comp)?

Yes, this is my first and last cut before I go on a nice long clean bulk in 2009. I know if I eat my pre- and post workout carbs like I'm supposed to (that was my biggest failur during my first Lean Mass program), I can put myself through an efficient bulk in '09. I also now know how to workout with fury and, my shoulder is healed (had rotator cuff prob last spring).

I wanted to try a cut out to see what chance I have of leaning up in the butt area, which is a big problem for me (pictures to be posted tonight-- if I can bare to show it).

Originally Posted by SNS_78

Hey Val!

So I found your journal!

You are looking great! Will be interesting to see the improvments over the next few weeks!

Hi Shawn! Glad to see you found me-- and now you know what's been taking up all my time. Hope all is going well over there for you, Kim and pups in SA... don't be a stranger!

Originally Posted by MoEcho

Hi! Nice workout today V!!

Thanks, Heidi. Yeah, it was a good workout, despite my issues with calf raises. I'm always miserable when working calves. But things are going well with them... they're up ~1 inch from last Spring (Started with NOTHING, so still have a way to go.)

Originally Posted by edenkat

the weekends are definitely more difficult that weekdays but just keep in mind that you already look incredible.

So ironic that I told you in your journal of my plan to plan ahead for this weekend... and then I failed on my plan to 'plan'. Overall, I'm going to count my blessings and consider myself lucky, b/c despite all the fruit I ate, I stilll lost some water weight. I've learned my lesson. From here on out, I will be treating weekends like weekdays!

Originally Posted by LayzieBone085

Things happen and you learn and live from them. the mistake of not packing some meals got you. Now you know what you must do to rebound.

Absolutely, Bob. Lesson learned!

Originally Posted by vbsunbum1

as you should (IMO) ... if i didn't do this...ugh! trouble big time for me!
It's all good V, it's not like you had cake or cookies or massive overload of anything right? You will have a great week this week and this weekend!

True, true... my weekend indulgences could have been a lot worse. I do have a weakness for fruit, though. I'll need to keep that in-check. Horrible thing is that my husband seemed to get a thrill out of tempting me ... while he may have thought it was a fun joke, I was actually a bit pissed off about it. I should have used that anger to fuel my self-discipline, though.

Originally Posted by vbsunbum1

Your bi/calf workout looked great to me! Nice "frying" of the calves! I hear ya on the EZ bicep curls. I have been hesitating moving up to 50# from 40 on them but gave it a whirl on Saturday... too bad there's not a 45# EZ bar dang it! I had to have a "spotter" help me a bit with my last 4 reps when I bumped up to 50#. I'll be looking for you to crank out the 60# bar next time though...woohoo!

Yeah, I wish those fixed bars went up in 5-LB increments, too. Way to go on jumping up to the 50-LB bar... only 4 reps assisted is good! Hope I have similar success with the 60-LB bar.

Originally Posted by girl22

Hi there! Sorry about the weekend.... It is tough.... I think that from now on I will do 2 updates 1 on Friday and 1 on Monday....

Yeah, well, I've learned my lesson; need to treat weekend like weekdays and PLAN AHEAD. I like your idea of updating on Friday and Monday, lol...

[edenkat]

fun eating 3000 calories? eh sometimes but others its def not. took a little bit to get used to. i was weighing everything a few weeks ago but the last week i was just eating the stuff i was supposed to at about the right portions. i want to start weighing again though. i try to stick to the diet as much as possible but at the same time sometimes i eat whatever, still trying to keep it clean n healthy, because i figure i'm not cutting or prepping so i can every once n awhile. 120 and 14% bf...i'm jealous...but i'll get there. as for the weekends try getting your stuff ready the day before. always be prepared. it might take a couple extra minutes but it is so worth it later on.

[vhart07]

Originally Posted by edenkat

fun eating 3000 calories? eh sometimes but others its def not. took a little bit to get used to. i was weighing everything a few weeks ago but the last week i was just eating the stuff i was supposed to at about the right portions. i want to start weighing again though. i try to stick to the diet as much as possible but at the same time sometimes i eat whatever, still trying to keep it clean n healthy, because i figure i'm not cutting or prepping so i can every once n awhile. 120 and 14% bf...i'm jealous...but i'll get there. as for the weekends try getting your stuff ready the day before. always be prepared. it might take a couple extra minutes but it is so worth it later on.

I can see how 3k would take some getting used to. It's good that you're able to get it done while maintaining a level of peace in yourself without having to be rigorous with with kitchen scale. That should be my goal during my next Lean Mass.

My bodyweight and fat stats were always all across the board... I'm now thinking the 120 @ 14.% was actually more like 15% when I first applied for Team Scivation. And only a few months before that (end of 2007) it was easily 17% and weight was even lower. It wasn't pretty... I looked thin, but not lean. I was soft and did have any muscle to speak of.

[vhart07]

Originally Posted by LayzieBone085

NAILED IT TODAY! HELL YES VAL!

Way to work it today girl, you blasted some PR's even after having a crappy weekend with the diet. Congrats to you girl

IN for the pictures tonight!

Hiya Bob!

Yup, just had to let go of this weekend's indiscretions with fruit. What was most frustrating is that it wasn't a craving, but just and in-my-face temptation. Oh well, I can't dwell on mistakes, but need to just learn and move on. I'll remember how disappointed I was with myself for eating it the next time I face the temptation, cuz, I know it will happen again...

IN for the pictures, huh? I'm not. They're horrible. I'm going to finally reveal my darkest, chubbiest side... lol...

[girl22]

Oh stop it I am sure that they are not horrible.... and again I think that you are oversressing, it was fruit.... not a bag of chocolates or french fries.... It is tough to plan on weekends.... I am always a mess on weekends, but for the past 2 weekends I think I've done a really good job although it was not 100% according to the plan...

Can't wait for your update tonight

[vhart07]

Originally Posted by girl22

Oh stop it I am sure that they are not horrible.... and again I think that you are oversressing, it was fruit.... not a bag of chocolates or french fries.... It is tough to plan on weekends.... I am always a mess on weekends, but for the past 2 weekends I think I've done a really good job although it was not 100% according to the plan...

Can't wait for your update tonight

Thanks, hun. Always good to have other put things in perspective. I can get a bit obsessed and I suffer when my all-or-nothing attitude takes over my life.

I'm so happy to hear that you've figured out how to manage your weekends. I'm going to follow your lead!

[LayzieBone085]

Originally Posted by vhart07

Hiya Bob!

Yup, just had to let go of this weekend's indiscretions with fruit. What was most frustrating is that it wasn't a craving, but just and in-my-face temptation. Oh well, I can't dwell on mistakes, but need to just learn and move on. I'll remember how disappointed I was with myself for eating it the next time I face the temptation, cuz, I know it will happen again...

IN for the pictures, huh? I'm not. They're horrible. I'm going to finally reveal my darkest, chubbiest side... lol...

Darkest Chubbiest Side? Oh Please! Look at what happened to me in 24 weeks when i put on 30lbs, I put on a good amount of fat! you have nothing to be ashamed about.

You now know what the weakness was in the fruit, just remember that feeling, for next time you will pass and go for a chicken breast instead

Keep up the hard work Val!

[girl22]

Originally Posted by vhart07

Thanks, hun. Always good to have other put things in perspective. I can get a bit obsessed and I suffer when my all-or-nothing attitude takes over my life.

I'm so happy to hear that you've figured out how to manage your weekends. I'm going to follow your lead!

Yeah right.... I don't think I'll ever figure it out... I just wish.... I think its work in progress.... and when others are eating yummy things right in front of you and its just sitting there and sitting there..... its very hard to resist.... but I don't think that we should be as hard on ourselves as we actually are... you know what I mean? I think that it is a forever work in progress.... I don't know... maybe its just me...

[Vytis]

Originally Posted by vhart07

Hiya Bob!

Yup, just had to let go of this weekend's indiscretions with fruit. What was most frustrating is that it wasn't a craving, but just and in-my-face temptation. Oh well, I can't dwell on mistakes, but need to just learn and move on. I'll remember how disappointed I was with myself for eating it the next time I face the temptation, cuz, I know it will happen again...

IN for the pictures, huh? I'm not. They're horrible. I'm going to finally reveal my darkest, chubbiest side... lol...

You know we're always our worst critic Val. I'm also anticipating the "horrible" update pics....(I think you're catching on to the slight sarcasm). The workouts look great, you're showing great intensity...it seems to be one of the great traits of the women of this forum!

[edenkat]

Originally Posted by vhart07

I can see how 3k would take some getting used to. It's good that you're able to get it done while maintaining a level of peace in yourself without having to be rigorous with with kitchen scale. That should be my goal during my next Lean Mass.

My bodyweight and fat stats were always all across the board... I'm now thinking the 120 @ 14.% was actually more like 15% when I first applied for Team Scivation. And only a few months before that (end of 2007) it was easily 17% and weight was even lower. It wasn't pretty... I looked thin, but not lean. I was soft and did have any muscle to speak of.

I don't mind weighing everything but there are times that is was a little tough. I have a better idea of portions now so if I don't weigh it I dont feel too bad. I'm eating the right things usually and basically I'm just eating. I definitely know what you mean though about being soft. Right now I'm at 115 with 20% bf. The weigh is finaly going up and as long as bf doesn't go up insanely I'll be fine. Preferably go down of course. I was never athletic so I finally feel like I'm getting some and feeling great!! Can't wait to look like you.

As for your fruit binge...IT WAS FRUIT!!! You'll work it off in now time and it could have been way worse. Relax a little.

[MoEcho]

V's getting dirty up in here!! HOLLA!! Wicked WG Pullups! You gotta get a video of that!!

[vhart07]

Originally Posted by MoEcho

V's getting dirty up in here!! HOLLA!! Wicked WG Pullups! You gotta get a video of that!!

Dude, I was just headed over to your page... grrrr, you beat me to it- AGAIN!

You best believe I was damn proud of my pull-ups! And yes, video will be made. Ironically, such was the suggestion my husband made just after I banged out my final 5th set this morning!

[MoEcho]

Originally Posted by vhart07

Dude, I was just headed over to your page... grrrr, you beat me to it- AGAIN!

You best believe I was damn proud of my pull-ups! And yes, video will be made. Ironically, such was the suggestion my husband made just after I banged out my final 5th set this morning!

WOO HOO!! I should make some new vids too .... I gotta do something really cool first

[LayzieBone085]

Did I hear Videos!

Welcome to my world! I hate showing my ginger face everyday, but hey someones got to help take care of my terrible lifting form.

Throw up them pull-ups girl, lets see them guns in action, and that back getting big.

[jaim91]

wow, Jaime! Awesome rack dead PR! Ironically, I've been thinking about rack deads recently. Wondering what their advantage is over regular deads. Can you shine some light on that for me, pleeeeease? My reguar deadlift is weak (115 today was a PR and really had be working hard), so wondering if I might benefit from trying out rack deadlifts. Is it easier to maintain back form with rack deads?

The way Jeff explained it to me, is that you're able to lift more with rack deads, so your back gets more stimulation, even though there's less of a range of motion. But that also decreases the risk of rounding your back.

Regarding your post in my journal, I don't know how many different ways I can thank you Val, but I'm pretty sure by the time November rolls around, I will have used them all.

[vhart07]

CHA 1800

Supplements
SciVation Vasocharge - 2 Scoops on Training Days
SciVation Xtend - 6 Scoops per day
Kirkland Fish Oil - 6 capsules per day
Kirkland GLucosamine - 2 Pills per day
SciVation Sesamin - 3 capsules per day

8:45 AM
6 Egg Whites (scrambled)
3 oz Chicken
0.5 tsp Olive Oil
2 oz Avocado
63 g Green Beans
6.5 oz Grapefruit
(6 Proteins, 2.5 Fats, 1 Fruit, 0.5 Veg)

11:40 AM
4 oz Tuna
4 Egg Whites (scrambled)
2 tsp Flaxseed Oil
1 tsp Walnut Oil
63 g Green Beans
(6 Proteins, 3 Fats, 1 Veg)

2:30 PM
6 oz Chicken
2 tsp Olive Oil
63 g Green Beans
(6 Proteins, 2 Fats, 1 Veg)

4:30 PM
4 oz Tuna
4 Egg Whites (scrambled)
2 tsp Flaxseed Oil
1 tsp Walnut Oil
63 g Green Beans
(6 Proteins, 3 Fat, 1 Veg)

8:20 PM
10 Egg Whites (scrambled)
2 oz Cottage Cheese (1%)
20 g Almond Butter
8 G Slivered Almonds
(6 Proteins, 3 Fats, 1 Veg)

10:15 PM
55 g VPX Whey
30 g Almond Butter
1 TBS Psyllium Husk
80 g Blueberries
63 g Green Beans
(3 Proteins, 3 Fats, 0.8 Fruit, 1 Veg)


After a less than perfect weekend, I'm back on track, and feel confident in my ability to keep this ball rolling!

[vhart07]

ABS

Standing Oblique Dips w/ Plate (superset with Decline Crunches)
25 X 20
25 X 20
25 X 20

Decline Crunches
10 X 20
10 X 15
10 X 15

HIIT
(Beast-Style)

Elliptical
5 Minutes Warm-Up
15 Seconds All-Out / 45 Seconds Recovery x 16 Intervals!! PR!

Elliptical
20 Minutes LISS

CORE & ABS

Core Stability Rows with Low Pulley Cable in Push-Up Position (superset with deep Oblique dips)
35 X 15
35 X 15

Deep Oblique Twist Dips off Donkey Machine
BW X 15
BW X 15

Okay Bob, that extra interval was for you!!! And oh did it take a lot out of me... the nausea hit me just after interval 13, but I kept at it, and by some virtue of a miracle, I got through that 16th one, without skimping on the recovery phase as I was so tempted!

Seriously, this HIIT is the most demanding form of cardio my body has ever endured. It takes my system to a state of pure misery. But meeting my interval goals does leave me with a great feeling of accomplishment-- that is, after I overcome the nauseous feeling.

Dawn, I hate to say it, but I'm still too much of a wuss to try your HIIT session! Besides that, I didn't have the carb meal yesterday, which I think will be essential if I want to get through your brutality! Someday, someday!