Project Iron Meg

[MegGreenie]

So after keeping up with others who have journaled on here I thought it about time that I started my own... I am going to really make an effort to post each day's meals and workouts... my work and school schedule sometimes make that really really hard though, but by golly I'll try. I don't really plan sets or a specific routine when I go to the gym I usually have in my mind the exercises I want to do and really go with how "spent" my muscles feel.... I usually aim for 10-12 reps and 4 sets with as much weight as I can handle, then after I get everything I planned to do in I go back and do lighter weights and higher reps of the exercises until literally I can handle no more... this makes keeping track of EXACTLY what I do in the gym a challenge, but y'all will get the idea... maybe I should bring a notebook with me to the gym to keep track? But I fear that might slow me down....

Anyhoo.... Here is a re-cap of the last two days...

TUESDAY= BACK

30 minutes on the Arc Trainer (kind of like an elliptical but better IMO)

Rear Deltoid Fly Machine 4 sets ~12-15 reps
Machine Row 4 sets ~10-12 reps
Wide Grip Pulldown 3 sets 12 reps
Closed Grip Row 3 sets 12 reps
Closed Grip Pulldown 3 sets 12 reps
Widegrip Rows (using the pulldown bar) 3 sets 12 reps
Straight Arm Pulldowns 6 sets 12 reps
Closed Grip Pulldowns 1 set 10 reps
Single arm DB rows 6 sets 10-12 reps each arm (started with 25 lbers and dropped weight as my arms turned to jelly)
Bent over BB row 3 sets 12 reps
Rear deltoid fly (on incline bench) 3 sets 10 reps
DB pullovers 3 sets 12 reps
Single arm DB rows 3 sets 15 reps (lighter weight... i think I used 12 lbs here)

I think that is the majority of it.....

WEDNESDAY = CHEST

30 minutes Arc Trainer

Pec Fly Machine 4 sets 12-15 reps
Incline chest press machine 3 sets 10 reps
Chest press machine 3 sets 10 reps
DB chest press 8 sets 12 reps
DB pec fly 8 sets 12 reps
Chest press with one DB not two 3 sets 10 reps
Chest press machine 3 sets 12 reps (lighter weight this time)
Pec Fly machine 1 set 12 reps (lighter weight)

I think that was all... hard to remember... Also I didn't do all 8 sets of things together... I supersetted the fly and press mostly... I am usually ALL OVER THE PLACE lol.... It's not that I get ADD in the gym, I think that the SUPERPUMP kicks in midway through my workout so I am amped to do more than I planned and just try to own anything and everything...

Anyways, today is Thursday and I am definitely sore! My chest more than my back... Tonight I plan to do a long cardio session and abs... That's all for now!

[WannaGetLean]

Holy Volume Meg!!


In!

[MegGreenie]

Originally Posted by WannaGetLean

Holy Volume Meg!!


In!

Haha... yeah... maybe it needs some tweaking.... feedback is always more than welcome!! I swear though it is the SUPERPUMP that kicks in and takes over! I've been doing a cycle of days consisting of back/chest/shoulders/arms/lower body/abs.... Maybe I should do a split of some sorts.... I'll have to think about it.

[MegGreenie]

Also..... so nice to have you here Tiff.. lol... my one and only follower so far haha!

[WannaGetLean]

Keep posting and they will come

[WannaGetLean]

Btw- PM Sent

[vanillabn]

I'm IN!!!!! I had no idea you started a workout journal! Awesome I'll definitely be following!

Crazy workout, girl! That's a lot of volume

[MegGreenie]

Originally Posted by vanillabn

I'm IN!!!!! I had no idea you started a workout journal! Awesome I'll definitely be following!

Crazy workout, girl! That's a lot of volume

LOL... that is what everyone is telling me... I blame SUPERPUMP mainly for making me feel invincible in the gym... I am going to be starting to work with a trainer by Sunday so I won't be posting much till then since I will be focusing mostly on cardio and light weights... I want to make sure I am 110% ready to go once my program arrives!! Can't wait!

Thanks for joining in on the fun You my friend have made some spectacular progress!!!

[WannaGetLean]

Originally Posted by MegGreenie

LOL... that is what everyone is telling me... I blame SUPERPUMP mainly for making me feel invincible in the gym... I am going to be starting to work with a trainer by Sunday so I won't be posting much till then since I will be focusing mostly on cardio and light weights... I want to make sure I am 110% ready to go once my program arrives!! Can't wait!

Thanks for joining in on the fun You my friend have made some spectacular progress!!!

And that trainer is a damn gooood trainer I might add

[MegGreenie]

Originally Posted by WannaGetLean

And that trainer is a damn gooood trainer I might add

LOL... it is like the legend of JP on here lately

[amj0883]

Hey Girl

Good luck!! It sounds like you have a great trainer lined up and I'll be following along to watch you reach all your goals

[WannaGetLean]

Originally Posted by MegGreenie

LOL... it is like the legend of JP on here lately

All of a sudden his business has exploded!! in a good way! Seriously though him and Cat are amazing(but you knwo this), BEST ppl & friends i know, kind considerate.. Very excited for you to get your stuff on Sunday

[skinnyguy02]

Would it be wrong if i joined?

[MegGreenie]

Originally Posted by skinnyguy02

Would it be wrong if i joined?

Of course not!! I will be logging more once I get my game plan from my new coach/trainer.. so hold tight pumpkin

Will you hate me if I am a red sox fan over the cubs?????

[skinnyguy02]

Originally Posted by MegGreenie

Of course not!! I will be logging more once I get my game plan from my new coach/trainer.. so hold tight pumpkin

Will you hate me if I am a red sox fan over the cubs?????

Well you're in luck cuz im also a red sox fan

[MegGreenie]

Originally Posted by skinnyguy02

Well you're in luck cuz im also a red sox fan

Thank goodness!

[statisticool]

Originally Posted by MegGreenie

... maybe I should bring a notebook with me to the gym to keep track? But I fear that might slow me down....

Hey there, nice log!

Yes, if you're doing that much volume, I'd bring a notebook with you or some recording device (cassette recorder for taking audio notes) just because it might be difficult to remember what it was that you did when you get back home and write it up.

[MegGreenie]

Originally Posted by amj0883

Hey Girl

Good luck!! It sounds like you have a great trainer lined up and I'll be following along to watch you reach all your goals

Thanks Mandy..great to have you here

I'll be starting with Jason either tomorrow or Monday... soooooo pumped!!

[MegGreenie]

Originally Posted by statisticool

Hey there, nice log!

Yes, if you're doing that much volume, I'd bring a notebook with you or some recording device (cassette recorder for taking audio notes) just because it might be difficult to remember what it was that you did when you get back home and write it up.

That is a good call... I will be working with a trainer starting this week so it will be nice to have a specific game plan to go by and follow... I was doing crazy sets before so I think it will be a good change of pace to do less sets but with my weight/intensity/grrrrrr factor!

thanks for stopping by... more to come sunday or monday

[MegGreenie]

So today was my first official day of the game plan from the world renound JPhillips17... and might I say it was a FANTASTIC day to say the least... the food was a bit more than I can handle... haven't put down 3/4 cup oats in a LONG time... I thought I was gonna burst! And I didn't get all my ounces of chicken in but I came pretty gosh darn close... tomorrow I'm gonna get it all in though... every last morsel!!

As for the workout! It was absolutely AWESOME... I loved every minute... I was thinking that since I am used to putting in 1hour to 1hr 15min of lifting in per/body part when I made my routines that this wouldn't be enough but I felt the burn alright! And I still feel the burn now as I type this! YAY... gotta grow some mushroom caps for shoulders!! I wasn't lifting as much weight as I thought I'd be able to but I think that is because I was really moving through the routine with good intensity, so I just went with it and definitely felt it working... boy oh boy.... I am impressed JP!!

Here is the breakdown... gotta get used to this type of lifting and get my weights up!!

SHOULDERS:

HS Machine Shoulder Press 3 X 12, 10, 8 (25's) Never actually used this machine before... very fun

Full Range Laterals 3 X 15 (8-6-5) Wow... going ALL the way up makes a huge difference I was down to 5 lbers by the end when I usally do at least 10's

Superset (45/45, 45/30, 37.5/30)
Reverse Pec Deck (palms in) 3 X 10
Reverse Pec Deck (palms down) 3 X 10
Felt the burn... pathetic weight though...

Machine Shoulder Press 2 X 20 (30) My shoulders were crying by the end of the last set... could have used more weight on the first set though

Superset
WG BB Upright Row 4 X 10 Have always loved these!
Plate Front Raise 4 X 15 Never did these before, have always used DBs... really liked the burn I got from supersetting this!

Had to unexpectedly work a double shift today so my whole schedule got messed up but I managed to get in 20 minutes on the arc trainer before the gym closed... I wanted to do more cardio after the lifting session but the gym closed on me... I will make up for it tomorrow though and add an extra session!

On a sad note... my beloved heart rate monitor fizzled out on me within the first minute of my workout... so upsetting! Need to get a new one!

Can't wait for Day 2! LEGS!

[WannaGetLean]

Go Meg Your body is gonna love you!
I love the Plate raises too, And yes Full range laterals are no joke!! Don't worry bout the weights, you'll get stronger that is no doubt


Yummm.. oats.. today was high day for me 180g's .. haha talk about 3/4 cup of oats and more

Glad you had a great day and a great workout! We did legs today w/ the Nazi J dictating orders to us..lol holy sweat-age!!

[booney5]

yay, i can't wait to follow your progress! this is a good idea meg, you will love the progess i think! i just use a notebook..but this is a good idea, plus i am excited to see it all come through for you.

Go Sox! Manny Who??? Go Jason Bay!!!

[MegGreenie]

Originally Posted by booney5

yay, i can't wait to follow your progress! this is a good idea meg, you will love the progess i think! i just use a notebook..but this is a good idea, plus i am excited to see it all come through for you.

Go Sox! Manny Who??? Go Jason Bay!!!

I know... I was NEVER a Manny fan.. he is sooo lazy and slow!

WE are going to see results little missy!!

[Cheski]

Originally Posted by WannaGetLean

Holy Volume Meg!!

She said it right!
Good luck with the new plan; it'll be good to see where the new routine leads you.

[WannaGetLean]

Originally Posted by booney5

yay, i can't wait to follow your progress! this is a good idea meg, you will love the progess i think! i just use a notebook..but this is a good idea, plus i am excited to see it all come through for you.

haha I too was keeping a notebook of all my computer paper routines, and let me tell you 5x a week 30+ weeks ..they fill up But it's fun to see yourself progress and your weights go up as you get stronger



Good Morning Meg

[vanillabn]

Hey girl!! How are things going for you?? Any plans for today?

[booney5]

hey did you quit on me?

[MegGreenie]

Originally Posted by booney5

hey did you quit on me?

NO!! Most certainly not!! I am still plugging away... I keep all my stuff handwritten in a notebook and with my work schedule have trouble to get the time to enter it on here! my apologies

[Cheski]

I've been out of the loop for a while, but I hope you're still at it!