Team C* 12 week challenge

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I set this up last night and somehow it got moved to my journal...
So first we all need three goals a person...
pics and measurements. I have never been a capt before so bare with me, feel free to speak up about anything! Lets get this rolling!!!!





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My goals: I want to build muscle for the first 8 weeks....
then I want to start cutting the fat for the last 4 weeks
I want to eat clean 98% of the time
getting in all my workouts...3-4 days a week

I start school tomorrow, so this will keep me motivated to meet my goals.
Weight: 134
hips: 36
waist: 30
bicep: 12
thigh: 21
Oh I am 5'6

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Can anyone tell me how to post pics?

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Ok so i tried to post a few pics...no luck!
Help!!! lol

[MusclestotheMax]

Can anyone tell me how to post pics?

I think they have to be online somewhere then you can copy and paste them. I normally save it to an online journal and then cut and paste from there for pics I want to add to a post.

~Maxine

[MusclestotheMax]

Hi team I am Maxine. I have come a very long way from 372 lbs so it should explain some of my dreadful appearance. For the rest I just didn't know what to take photos in, where I could be honest with myself.

I am trying to cut fat so my goals are:
I want to bring my body fat down to at least 25%
I also want to increase my time with cardio to a steady 45 min instead of 30.
I want to eat clean 6 days a week.


Weight: 188
Height: 5'9"
Hips: 46
Waist: 40
Bicep: 13
Thigh: 25

[MusclestotheMax]

Not much to say I was looking forward to seeing the rest of my team on but ok....today was shoulders and calves. I actually completely 3 sets of 12 reps at 20lbs for the upright row. I am ready for thsi challenge. I just hope I don't do too much in the way of bulking and not lose any weight.


~Maxine

[vanessa40]

So sorry..
I'm so behind...
I promise i'll have my pic and measurements tomorrow

Are we going to post out workouts in here too

Hi Maxine
How are you today...

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Hello ladies!!! Sorry I was not able to check in yesterday...boo I had a great workout, i will post later tonight. Diet has bee pretty good, i did end up missing a meal today. I was not prepared with school and all.

Who is everyone doing? check up the great work guys!

One question, should I post my workouts here or do it in my journal? I can kinda put the journal on hold...what do you ladies think?

[MusclestotheMax]

Hi ladies,

I don't know what to say in the way of my workouts so I think it would be a good idea to post them if you don't mind. I think I can learn something. So today eating was good we were celebrating the sale of our other property and I still did good we had salad and salmon.


Leg day I did 3 sets of 12 on all except I redid calves and did 8 sets of 20.

Calves were at 8lbs

Squats 26 lbs
Walking Lunges 8lbs
Side Lunges 44lbs
Leg Press 242lbs

4 sets of 20

Reverse crunches
Regular crunches 20 lbs
Toe Touchers

then 30 min of cardio

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I posted mine from monday in my journal, I will start posting them in this one. Your workout looks good! Are you doing any cardio? I just got up so I will post food later tonight

[MusclestotheMax]

I posted mine from monday in my journal, I will start posting them in this one. Your workout looks good! Are you doing any cardio? I just got up so I will post food later tonight

Yes I am doing 30 min at the end of each workout. I do hate it but it is what it is roght.

[_Bethany_]

Mornin' ladies! Just wanted to drop in and which you all the best of luck =)

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Mornin' ladies! Just wanted to drop in and which you all the best of luck =)

Why thank you for stopping by! The support here is so great!

I never did my work out yesterday, but I will do it tonight....
As far a my food goes, I have to figure something out to take to school. I eat before but I don't eat there, i don't want to eat out of the vending machine. what are your opinions on protein bars? What are the best, should i make them at home. should i eat them at all?

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Yes I am doing 30 min at the end of each workout. I do hate it but it is what it is roght.

I hate doing cardo too. I really have not been doing it lately...
I am going to kick it back up when i start cutting for the summer. I am hoping to get some pics up here soon...

[fitopia]

Subscribed. Good luck!!

[MusclestotheMax]

Hi all,

It is late here I just got home from school and well I got sidetracked on food. After todays workout I ate everything that was not stapled down. I was soo nervous about my exams I ate two packs of mentos on the way to school and not the fun flavor either. The actual mint flavor what is that about?

Food today ummmm yuck, I am just posting the bad stuff you have to trust me when I say prior to my workout I got in 3 good meals. Food listed below between 3 & 10 pm

4 cookies
2 full fat yogurts
2 fish sticks
the before mentioned mentos
12 oz orange aide??? I don't think there was an ounce of real orange in it
1 small bag of bugles


I am sure tomorrow will be better but when I don't lose I have only myself to blame.

~Maxine

[MusclestotheMax]

Mornin' ladies! Just wanted to drop in and which you all the best of luck =)

Thanks and hello!

[ivoryce]

Hey Team C! Wanted to drop in and say hello and wish you well on our 12-week challenge!

[vanessa40]

Hi Ladies..
Ok here i am back again..i have my workout from today and pictures..

Cardio
35 minute Itrains
Running/Hills from 0-10% incline
Speeds from 4-6.7 mph

Weights

db squats
3x8x20#e

db lunges
3x8x12.5#e

sumo squats
3x12x20#

standing calf raise
3x15x40#

upright db rows
3x10x12.5#e

overhead tri extention
3x10x20#

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Hi all,

It is late here I just got home from school and well I got sidetracked on food. After todays workout I ate everything that was not stapled down. I was soo nervous about my exams I ate two packs of mentos on the way to school and not the fun flavor either. The actual mint flavor what is that about?

Food today ummmm yuck, I am just posting the bad stuff you have to trust me when I say prior to my workout I got in 3 good meals. Food listed below between 3 & 10 pm

4 cookies
2 full fat yogurts
2 fish sticks
the before mentioned mentos
12 oz orange aide??? I don't think there was an ounce of real orange in it
1 small bag of bugles


I am sure tomorrow will be better but when I don't lose I have only myself to blame.

~Maxine

Hay maxine,
I had a chocolate cupcake thing yesterday...so I see where you are coming from! Its crazy how your nerves play tricks on your head and actions!
keep trying, we all can do it. Have you ever seen the website figure athlete.com? It is a great site. check it out

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Hi Ladies..
Ok here i am back again..i have my workout from today and pictures..

Cardio
35 minute Itrains
Running/Hills from 0-10% incline
Speeds from 4-6.7 mph

Weights

db squats
3x8x20#e

db lunges
3x8x12.5#e

sumo squats
3x12x20#

standing calf raise
3x15x40#

upright db rows
3x10x12.5#e

overhead tri extention
3x10x20#

Great workout! I will reread but did you you post your goals? lol I didnt think to look when I hit the replay button! lol

[vanessa40]

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[vanessa40]

Whoops
No i didn't post my plan or goals here..
I'm doing a challenge on another board so i copied them from there

Workout/Cardio
4-5 days a week.

Weights
Full Body 3 Days a week

Meals
Carb Rotation

Low day
1300
Fats-70g
Carb-50g
Pro-120g

Med Day
1560
Fats-50g
Carb-160g
Pro-120g

High Day
2310
Fats-70g
Carbs-260-300
Pro-120g

My goals are to lose body fat and get down to around 120-123

[MusclestotheMax]

Mornin' ladies! Just wanted to drop in and which you all the best of luck =)

Hi there! thanks for dropping in.

~Maxine

[MusclestotheMax]

Whoops
No i didn't post my plan or goals here..
I'm doing a challenge on another board so i copied them from there

Workout/Cardio
4-5 days a week.

Weights
Full Body 3 Days a week

Meals
Carb Rotation

Low day
1300
Fats-70g
Carb-50g
Pro-120g

Med Day
1560
Fats-50g
Carb-160g
Pro-120g

High Day
2310
Fats-70g
Carbs-260-300
Pro-120g

My goals are to lose body fat and get down to around 120-123

Looks like a great plan!

[MusclestotheMax]

Today I did great with food all meals correct and clean.

I redid yesterdays workout which was back and biceps.

All sets of 3 and 12 reps per set.

Close Grip Barbell Curl
Bicep Curl
Seated incline bicep curl
Seated Row
and Barbell row

Abs everyday!!! as well as 30 min cardio

~Be stron Ladies
Maxine

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Today I did great with food all meals correct and clean.

I redid yesterdays workout which was back and biceps.

All sets of 3 and 12 reps per set.

Close Grip Barbell Curl
Bicep Curl
Seated incline bicep curl
Seated Row
and Barbell row

Abs everyday!!! as well as 30 min cardio

~Be stron Ladies
Maxine

You are rocking hard! Great job on it all!!!
I had one hell of a night last night! I got my butt kicked at work, it kept my hr elevated for at least 6 hours! At one point i was sweating, that was during the bad part.
Anyway, hows are you ladies doing?
I was thinking we could share some clean recipes, what do you think?

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So I dont know if my measurements were that accurate but I just did them and they are
Hips: 33
waist: 27

[MusclestotheMax]

I think it is great if we post some clean recipes. I am running low on ideas...what mroe can I do with chicken and fish?

Tosay was chest & triceps....

3 sets od 12

Chest press
Bench Press
Chest Flies
Tricep Kick backs
French Press
Over head tricep press with ropes

4x20 Push ups

Abs & 30 min cardio everyday!!!

[MusclestotheMax]

Today was even better no rush just the feel of me against the weights and I had a blast.....

LEG DAY!!! (can I make that a holiday????)

All 3x12 will do 4x12 next workout I think

Dumbbell Squats 12kg
Walking lunges 6kg
Barbell Lunges 8kg
Leg Extensions 20kg
Leg Curl 20kg
Leg Press 130kg

Abs and 30 min Cardio everyday!