Phoenix Blazes The Trail: Getting lean and cut

PhoenixLuv · 02-25-2009, 01:24 PM

*** Random Thoughts***
A little about me, I am a repeat offender when it comes to yo-yo diets and am a big fan of carbs. I have been every weight from an obese over eating 230lbs to an anorexic and bulimic 125lbs. Now I've hit back over 200lbs which has been my fear for the past 1-2yrs. I did this to myself with all of my excuses and try all the quick fix diets but now I am in it to win it, long term. My turning point I was watching Biggest Loser and I was in tears cause I could relate to just about everyone on there. Tired of being fat, unhealthy, and self conscious. I tried doing keto for about 2.5wks and it has been frustrating most of the reason being I'm a vegetarian and I wasn't seeing the results I'd hoped for but more importantly it caused a big drop in my iron levels. So now I'm reevaluating my diet and ready to get back into the swing of things so to speak.

***Flubber Fat Stats (2/22/09)***
height: 5'2"
weight: 200lbs
arms: 14.5"
chest: 50"
waist: 39"
hips: 44.5"
thighs: 25"

[B/***Supplements***[/B]
Schiff Vegetarian Multi Vitamin
B-12
Wheat Germ
EAS Whey Protein Powder
ON Casein Protein Powder
Calcium Magnesium

***Current Pics (2/22/09)***

soon2Bgoddess · 02-25-2009, 01:50 PM

Congrats on your decision to get back into the swing of things!
I find the Biggest Loser very motivating too!
Good Luck!

PhoenixLuv · 02-25-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by soon2Bgoddess

Congrats on your decision to get back into the swing of things!
I find the Biggest Loser very motivating too!
Good Luck!

Thanks idk what it is about that show it's like the only show me and my whole family can agree on watching together. I wanted to post my workout for today.

***Feel The Burn & Sweat It Out***
--15minute treadmill walk (warm-up)
AM: Biceps, Back, and Abs
--Bent Over DB Two Arm Row
15x12.5lbs
12x12.5lbs
10x15lbs
--Alt DB Bicep Curl
15x15lbs
12x15lbs
10x20lbs
--Lat Pull Down
15x40lbs
12x40lbs
10x50lbs
--Alt DB Hammer Curl
15x12.5lbs
12x15lbs
10x15lbs
--DB Shurg
15x15lbs
12x15lbs
10x20lbs
--Seated Row
15x40lbs
12x40bs
10x50lbs
--Cable Two Arm Bicep Curl
15x20lbs
12x20lbs
10x20lbs
--Machine Back Extension
15x20lbs
12x30lbs
10x30lbs
(Way to easy going back to the regular hyperextension machine next time)
--Reverse Crunches
*25
--Captain's Chair crunches
*15
*10
--Crunches
*25
--Side Crunches
*25 (on each side)
--Cable chop
15x20lbs
15x20lbs
15x20lbs
(First time doing exercise I didn't want to go to heavy and end up hurting my back

I haven't done my cardio yet today but I am going to do 45mins of dancing for cardio a mixture of pop, hip hop, and bellydance.

soon2Bgoddess · 02-25-2009, 04:15 PM

Great workout!
and SWEET idea for cardio!!! My kids would laugh at me though if I started bustin moves in the living room...

PhoenixLuv · 02-25-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by soon2Bgoddess

Great workout!
and SWEET idea for cardio!!! My kids would laugh at me though if I started bustin moves in the living room...

I bust a move behind closed doors but I enjoy it so much but I am still very shy about it, I'd prolly hit the ground real quick if someone saw me. The great thing about doing your own private session you can wear whatever you want and bust whatever move you want no matter how wacky it looks as long as your sweatin hehe. Give it a go 30-45mins of your favorite tunes and just rock out or try to keep up with a bunch of youtube dance videos!

soon2Bgoddess · 02-25-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixLuv

I bust a move behind closed doors but I enjoy it so much but I am still very shy about it, I'd prolly hit the ground real quick if someone saw me. The great thing about doing your own private session you can wear whatever you want and bust whatever move you want no matter how wacky it looks as long as your sweatin hehe. Give it a go 30-45mins of your favorite tunes and just rock out or try to keep up with a bunch of youtube dance videos!

HAHA just had a mental image of ME doing that & it was really funny!

I actually workout in my home gym with the music really loud... and I bust all kinda moves in between sets! LOL
I might treat myself to a dance cardio session one of these nights after the kids go to bed... just for fun!

twinnett · 02-25-2009, 07:50 PM

Hi there! Welcome to the journalling world!!! Good luck with your goals..I am there too..I've been 185#, 105# and now 155#!!

PhoenixLuv · 02-25-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by soon2Bgoddess

HAHA just had a mental image of ME doing that & it was really funny!

I actually workout in my home gym with the music really loud... and I bust all kinda moves in between sets! LOL
I might treat myself to a dance cardio session one of these nights after the kids go to bed... just for fun!

My ultimate goal is to one day have my own home gym/pole room. Even just a few basic pieces would make me happy. Let me know how the cardio jam session goes.

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Originally Posted by twinnett

Hi there! Welcome to the journalling world!!! Good luck with your goals..I am there too..I've been 185#, 105# and now 155#!!

Thanks for welcoming me, yea I am determined this time to get this diet/healthy way of eating right so I can stop yo-yo dieting and just hopefully watch the numbers start melting down. I want to be under 160lbs I haven't been under 160lbs in 3yrs, so that alone is like my first big goal.

anniesbay · 02-27-2009, 12:44 PM

hola chica, just wanted to check in and wish you luck. are you feeling better about everything? Can we get a smile in the next picture?

carbonmade78 · 02-27-2009, 08:21 PM

Hey there! Just wanted to say hello and welcome! I lurk in the journals every now and then.

I started one myself but I haven't been too good about posting in it..lol.

I love the biggest loser too! I was sad when Dane left - he sooo should have stayed!

Good luck with your goals!

PhoenixLuv · 02-28-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by anniesbay

hola chica, just wanted to check in and wish you luck. are you feeling better about everything? Can we get a smile in the next picture?

I am feeling ok, haven't been able to work out much I fell down on concrete and hurt both legs in two different places and I haven't wanted to push my luck since my job requires me to stand for the entire shift. I'm excited to get back in the gym on monday, I have already planned out my workouts for the wk. I will try for a smile in my next pics, maybe even a semi pose.

anniesbay · 02-28-2009, 11:49 AM

ouch! i'm sorry to hear that. your tone sounds much more positive lately though. keep it up.

PhoenixLuv · 03-01-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by anniesbay

ouch! i'm sorry to hear that. your tone sounds much more positive lately though. keep it up.

I am fine, during the day I'm usually positive until you know I feel bloated and look down at my gut or look in a full size mirror *yuck* hopefully motivating. I'm hoping to be able to hit the gym later on today (sunday) my legs are feeling better back to the normal soreness just from standing at work. One thing I will miss though once I lose the weight is my boobs. I gain weight in: 1) stomach 2) back 3) thighs 4) boobs. I think my boobs have grown to like a 42-44E I'm not 100% i need to go bra shopping. Last time I managed to get down to 155# my cup size went down to like a C-D :-( I know I should be happy wiv that there are women that don't even have that much so hehe.