BootyBootyBooty -- Sunny's Back in Action

[Paichka]

Jenny -- thanks! My trainer loooves the leg press. I'd prefer squats myself, but he says its easier to do drop sets his way.

Barbie -- I'm fairly happy with them. My midsection looks bloated though. The rest of me is fairly lean, but my abs look kind of disproportionate compared to my shoulders and legs. I never considered myself much of an "apple" before, but I guess that's what I am. I need to get my nutrition in check and get rid of my middle.

Fmr_trackstar -- yeah I thought you would like those. They were fun...VERY different than what I usually do for cardio. Short & intense, each one was only 15-18 seconds long.

[StlBarbie]

Sunny, although I am not seeing your BULGING middle, I do REALLY agree .. DIET definitely plays a MAJOR role there!!!!

[Paichka]

Haha -- I'm going to visit my husband tomorrow!

[wannabehotmama]

Have fun with the hubs!! It's hard being seperated.

[StlBarbie]

Originally Posted by Paichka

Haha -- I'm going to visit my husband tomorrow!

SAFE TRAVELS Sunny .. have a wonderful time!!!
I have NO DOUBT you will!!!

[IronMaiden1522]

Have a safe and fun trip!

[twinnett]

You're looking great!! I also am not seeing the "bulge"..lol

Have fun w/ the hubby!!!!!

[Paichka]

See, you all don't have magic vision like I do. I see the bulge because it's my body, and I want my stomach to be so flat you could bounce a quarter off that puppy. We all must have our goals, n'est ce pais?

Today was fantastic.

Nutrition: Well, okay, THIS wasn't. I started a new job today and it turns out my boss doesn't believe in lunch breaks. So I ended up posting about 1600 cals, low protein and high carbs. Protein didn't break 100 grams. Also, water intake was too low, at 3 liters.

The Workouts:

Workout 1 - Cardio:
3.8 miles, 26 minutes -- first mile at a sub-7min/mile pace

Workout 2 - Back & Bis

1-arm rows ss w/rear delt flyes:
Sets: 6
Reps: 21, 18, 15, 15, 18, 21
Weight: 1-arm rows - 25, 40, 45, 45, 45, 45#...rear delts - 15#

back extensions:
Sets: 3
Reps: 20, 20, 30
Weight: b/w

Machine Bicep Curls ss w/ high cable curl
Sets: 3
Reps: 21, 18, 15
Weight: machine bicep - 40#, high cable curl - 20#

Cable Rope Curl ss w/ Reverse Grip Cable Curls
Sets: 3
Reps: 15, 18, 21
Weight: cable curl - 40#, reverse grip - 20#

Abs

This was a strong workout, especially that last set of 1-arm rows with the 45. I am starting to get irritated with my trainer though. He's a great guy, but he focuses too much on arms. I'm lobbying for pull-ups next week. Or maybe cleans. I like cleans. (Plus I NEVER do squats. I like squats. I miss squats. I'm sick of the frapping leg press.)

Tomorrow, I'm doing some friggin squats.

[fmr_trackstar]

AAAAhhh for your new boss. I hope you can get something worked out w him. And yes we are often see things others dont see on our bodies. Your fustration with your trainer is why I am afraid to get one in person, I like doing what I feel like doing esp after years of being told excatly what my WO are going to be. Though I have to say I wouldnt mind an online trainer.

Strong WO!

[Paichka]

Hey girls.

Sorry I've been so absent, work's really been sucking me dry.

Nutrition:

Meal 1: Protein Shake (~110)
Meal 2: Dannon Light & Fit Smoothie (~90)
Meal 3: Turkey burger + salad (~800) spread out over a couple of hours
Meal 4: Protein Shake (~190)
Meal 5: Protein Shake (~400)

Hrm...overreliance on the shakes today. I'll try for real food tomorrow, but no promises. The RTDs are just waaaay too convenient on-the-go, and my post-workout smoothie from Smoothie King is what I look forward to all day.

The Workouts:

AM -- light calisthenics and a 2 mile run
PM -- chest & tris

Incline Press ss w/ Incline Flyes
Sets: 3
Reps: 15
Weight: 25, 30, 35# dbs (12# for the flyes -- too easy)

Cable Low Flye
Sets: 3
Reps: 20
Weight: 20#

Bodyweight Dips (unassisted!)
Sets: 3
Reps: 10 (!)

Machine Tricep Press
Sets: 3
Reps: 15
Weight: 40, 50, 60#

Abs of death

20 minutes on the stepper

Hope you all had great days!

[Paichka]

Whooo whee today was fun!

Deadlifts @ 155lbs
Bench @ 75lbs
Hang Cleans @ 65lbs
10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 reps

1-arm rows @ 40, 45, 50lbs
12, 10, 8reps

3 x 12 Bicep Curls @ 12, 12, 15lbs
3 x 20 Reverse Bicep Curls @ 20lbs

Abs

30 minutes of cardio

I am sooooooo dead...but in a good way.

[fmr_trackstar]

wooo who shes alive.

[Sable_Strenua]

Originally Posted by Paichka

Whooo whee today was fun!

Deadlifts @ 155lbs
Bench @ 75lbs
Hang Cleans @ 65lbs
10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 reps

1-arm rows @ 40, 45, 50lbs
12, 10, 8reps

3 x 12 Bicep Curls @ 12, 12, 15lbs
3 x 20 Reverse Bicep Curls @ 20lbs

Abs

30 minutes of cardio

I am sooooooo dead...but in a good way.

hi! *waves* i shadow your journal every so often, but this is my first time actually posting . sounds like it was a fierce workout!