Lou's "I'm Bringing Muscle Back!" Journal

**Krissypoo** · 07-27-2005, 04:04 AM

You guys have taken this to a new level.

Shopping together on the boards!

**StlBarbie** · 07-27-2005, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by WannaBeModel

You guys have taken this to a new level.

Shopping together on the boards!

We do best when shopping in packs!!

You have got some great WOs going Lou?? But most importantly, how are you feeling about them???

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-27-2005, 03:59 PM

I'm loving the workouts Barb.... I'm getting lots of DOMS

But I'm not liking being so hungry all the time! It's freaking me out!

**Megin** · 07-27-2005, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by WannaBeModel

You guys have taken this to a new level.

Shopping together on the boards!

hahahaha, thats great!

lou- that hungry feeling is freaking you out? lol- too funny! Go eat woman...its good for you!

**sherdi** · 07-27-2005, 11:20 PM

WOW! I can see some great increases in your workouts Lou! You are doing so well! Hunger is a good sign, means you are boosting that metabolism and burning fat! Great work!

**mizone** · 07-27-2005, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by imperfectly_lou

Hmm I think I know the jacket you mean.... if you need a particular size, let me know, so many places near my house sell Sass and Bide

I might have to hold you to that! My mum is in Melbourne this week, I have given her pictures of what I NEED

So I'll see if she brings back some goodies!

**Falkon** · 07-28-2005, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by imperfectly_lou

3:00 200g natural yoghurt, 30g tropical fruit muesli

This sounds like a meal my girlfriend would enjoy in her diet. I have planned her diet with a protein source in every meal so I'm curious what your opinion is on the lack of protein in this meal. However, if its working for you then I will have to suggest it for her meal plan.

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-28-2005, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Falkon

This sounds like a meal my girlfriend would enjoy in her diet. I have planned her diet with a protein source in every meal so I'm curious what your opinion is on the lack of protein in this meal. However, if its working for you then I will have to suggest it for her meal plan.

It's sooo good and I have shopped around to find a high protein yoghurt as well to ensure I get enough protein in each meal.

200g of natural yoghurt has 184cal, 4g fat, 18g carbs, 19g protein
30g natural muesli has 98cal, 2g fat, 20g carbs, 3g protein

TOTAL 282cal, 6g fat, 38g (incl 3g fibre in muesli) carbs, 22g protein

As you can see, it is fitting into my daily totals of 40/40/20 well.

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-28-2005, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by mizone

I might have to hold you to that! My mum is in Melbourne this week, I have given her pictures of what I NEED

So I'll see if she brings back some goodies!

No probs Mizone

I tried to get my ass into a new pair of Sass and Bide jeans on Tuesday - no luck. The same thing happened last year when I did Max-OT and I could only wear them again when I lost muscle. Well, screw that I say. My legs look better than ever in my opinion and if they are "too big" to fit into Sass and Bide, well so be it. As terra's signature says, skinny girls look good in jeans, fit girls look good in bikinis!

My boyfriend is going to the opening of the Sass and Bide store tonight. I'm sure that will be full of Sydney's glamour social scene *rolls eyes*

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-28-2005, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by sherdi

WOW! I can see some great increases in your workouts Lou! You are doing so well! Hunger is a good sign, means you are boosting that metabolism and burning fat! Great work!

Hope you're right Sherdi!

I just tested my BF again using my Omron and MsFit's method (average of ahtletic male and athletic female less 1) and I got 15.5%. I last tested just after I started Max-OT as 15.4% so at least it is fairly consistent.

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-28-2005, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Megin

hahahaha, thats great!

lou- that hungry feeling is freaking you out? lol- too funny! Go eat woman...its good for you!

oh you know me, I'm just a worrier!

**sherdi** · 07-28-2005, 07:31 PM

Excellent results from your bf test Lou! I can't get into most "skinny" jeans either, but I would rather be strong!

Just thought I would suggest something, I sometimes add some plain egg white powder to my yogurt to up the protein, if you added 15gms (1tbs) you can add 12gms protein.

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-28-2005, 10:02 PM

Hmm that's a good idea Sherdi! Is that the Balance Egg White Albumen?

**freakeefranky** · 07-28-2005, 10:07 PM

ooo u did max OT? did u gain lots of mass???heard a lot about it

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-28-2005, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by freakeefranky

ooo u did max OT? did u gain lots of mass???heard a lot about it

I did Max-OT about this time last year and gained 6lb, mainly mass

This year I am on Week 5 and so far I think I have gained about 2lb

**freakeefranky** · 07-28-2005, 10:22 PM

cool! keep it up! i'm doing research on it...looks pretty good...might try it myself later on....i'm doing exercises to failure at the moment n it seems to be working for me

**Falkon** · 07-29-2005, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by imperfectly_lou

It's sooo good and I have shopped around to find a high protein yoghurt as well to ensure I get enough protein in each meal.

200g of natural yoghurt has 184cal, 4g fat, 18g carbs, 19g protein
30g natural muesli has 98cal, 2g fat, 20g carbs, 3g protein

TOTAL 282cal, 6g fat, 38g (incl 3g fibre in muesli) carbs, 22g protein

As you can see, it is fitting into my daily totals of 40/40/20 well.

Thats awesome, my girlfriend is going to love putting this meal into her diet!

**sherdi** · 07-29-2005, 01:20 AM

Yes that's it, balance. You can also get a bodyscience one which is good too! I have been thinking about Max-OT as well, seeing that I am bulking now might be a good thing. I am glad you have had so much success with it. 2lbs so far is awesome! Looks like your bf is down there too! You are working really hard!

Franky I would think it would be really good for you as you find it hard to put on muscle and weight.

**freakeefranky** · 07-29-2005, 03:18 AM

man...i wish putting on weight was as easy as losing weight

**VanillaBean_21** · 07-30-2005, 07:23 PM

Hey!

Just thought I'd give you a bump!

**Megin** · 07-30-2005, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by freakeefranky

man...i wish putting on weight was as easy as losing weight

OTHER WAY AROUND FOR ME!!!!!!!

Hi Lou- just poping to get my dosage of Lou's journal!

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-30-2005, 07:35 PM

Thanks for the bumps girls

I've had a busy weekend, will post tonight

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-31-2005, 03:59 AM

TODAY'S WORKOUT

Week 5 - Max-OT - Triceps and abs

15mins warm up on elliptical (it was cold this morning!)

Lying tricep extension 22x12 (warm up), 22x12 (warm up), 39x6, 44x6 --> new PB!

Cable tricep pressdown with straight bar 66x6, 73x6 --> new PB!

Tricep push ups from toes 1 set of 5, 1 set of 4

Lying leg raises with fitball 2 sets of 10

Ab crunch machine 2 sets of 10

Followed by 60mins step class

TOTAL CALS BURNT 640

TODAY'S NUTRITION

7:45 9 egg whites, 75g spicy bean salsa, 1/4 cup oats, 1tbsp ground flax

10:30 40g protein shake, 5g glutamine, 5g creatine

12:15 2 sushi rolls with tuna and avocado

4:30 200g natural LF yoghurt, 20g muesli, 20g protein crunch

7:30 2 soy burger patties, 2 eggs, 1pc wholegrain toast

Calories Eaten Today
source grams cals %total
Total: 1605
Fat: 40 362 23%
Sat: 6 58 4%
Poly: 2 16 1%
Mono: 8 68 4%
Carbs: 165 578 37%
Fiber: 20 0 0%
Protein: 157 626 40%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-31-2005, 04:02 AM

M: Back, 30mins elliptical
T: Legs, 10mins treadmill incline walking
W: Chest and abs, 45mins incline walking
T: Rest day (45min walk with Roxy)
F: Shoulders and traps, 60mins body attack class
S: Rest day
Su: Triceps and abs, 60mins step class

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-31-2005, 04:15 AM

Rough plan for this week's workouts:

Monday: Back, biceps and HIIT
Tuesday: AM: Chest and abs PM: 60mins body attack class
Wednesday: AM: Plyometric leg training PM: Walk Roxy
Thursday: Shoulders and traps, 30mins steady state
Friday: Tris and abs, HIIT
Saturday: Rest day
Sunday: Rest day (Walk Roxy)

**mizone** · 07-31-2005, 01:08 PM

Congrats on the PB's Lou!!! Your so strong in your tri's, you blow me away easy, great work!!! I still havn't gotten around to reading the main parts of what max ot is all about but I will soon!!

Have a great week!

oh - I just got a pair of sass and bide rabbit boy jeans, my favourite!!!!

**sherdi** · 07-31-2005, 02:22 PM

Great plan for the week! Excellent you got a PB on your lying tricep extension! Way to go!

**StlBarbie** · 07-31-2005, 03:04 PM

Everything is looking so .. good as always Lou!! Have you started the metaslim?? I am curious if it is helping you with appetite control .. I need ALL the help I can get these days!!

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-31-2005, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by mizone

Congrats on the PB's Lou!!! Your so strong in your tri's, you blow me away easy, great work!!! I still havn't gotten around to reading the main parts of what max ot is all about but I will soon!!

Have a great week!

oh - I just got a pair of sass and bide rabbit boy jeans, my favourite!!!!

Thanks mizone! My triceps are aching today!

I love the Rabbit Boy jeans. I had a pair in grey early last year but they were a Size 25 so once I gained muscle, they didn't fit and I sold them on ebay

**imperfectly_lou** · 07-31-2005, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by sherdi

Great plan for the week! Excellent you got a PB on your lying tricep extension! Way to go!

Thanks sherdi

Hope you are well!

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