And .. Here We Go! Lexagon's Journey.

[lexagon]

I decided it was about time I started journaling somewhere a little more public where other people can see what I'm doing and get it all out in the open. So here we go!

Stats:
Age: 31
Starting Weight: 204 (Oct 4 2011)
Current Weight: 195 (Nov 13 2011)
Workout Plan: Jamie Eason LiveFit

Starting working out on my own in Oct, a couple days a week doing weight training and laying off the cardio (maybe 1-2 days). And this was working well, but I was having trouble with my eating. I found Jamie's program on BB.COM, did the research and decided this was the best bet for me right now. I do much better with a structured plan than having to come up with everything on my own (at least when I start).

Started this on Oct. 17th. I am now in Phase 2 - Week 5! Just added cardio back in yesterday and that was a butt kicker! But I pushed my way through it and had some great results.

My plan is just to be in better physical condition and health. Weight lifting has been great for my motivation and drive. I feel more excited to be in the gym seeing results all the time. I've already done more than I could have imagined and in my head this is the right way to do it. I've done "biggest loser" @ my gym twice and had great results, but the intensity and rapid weight loss just lead to me gaining it all back. Slowing down and taking time is already proving to be a much better position.

So that's where I'll start. I'll post work-outs and food as I go along. Just want a place where I can be accountable for myself and get some motivation from other people at the same time. I'm tired of being lazy and using that as an excuse to be fat.

[lexagon]

And Day #2 - This is actually for yesterday. 11/14


Wide-Grip Barbell Bench Press (5x8) - 8 x 45, 8x50 (2), 8x60, 8x65
Pushups (3x15)
Dumbbell Flyes - 3 sets of 10 (12.5lbs)
Incline Bench Press - 3 sets of 10 (45lbs)
Side-to-Side Pushups - 15
Toe Touchers (superset) 3x20
Crunches (superset) 3x20
Roman Chair Leg Raise - 3 x 10
Elliptical (30 mins medium) - had to skip due to a soccer practice

Day #30 of LiveFit, can't believe I've made it that far already, seems almost like I started yesterday. Today was an intense workout. All the ab work really got me, but it felt good. I wish I could have run, but I was really short on time so I'll make that up today or tomorrow instead. At least I had fun working out and doing some new things. I'm really happy about the results I have seen so far. I've been losing weight slowly, but I feel like my body is looking so much better. I have to get some new progress pics. I just keep forgetting!

Works just really busy right now. These are the days I wish I had an assistant, but something tells me the assistant doesn't get to have one .. haha! It's ok makes life more interesting. And in a week things will calm down for me a little. Just have to get through hiring this class of people and I'm good til after the holidays.

Had the absolute worst time sleeping last night. I was exhausted, but I couldn't sleep for the life of me. Tonights workout should prove to be interesting.

[lexagon]

For Tues 11/16

Just wasn't feeling it today. Only got a couple hours of sleep the night before and I was exhausted all day. But I managed to make it through all my work and decided to rearrange my workouts a little to take advantage of the extra time I had. Instead of doing legs I did Arms. I was supposed to make up some cardio too, but when I got on the treadmill I just wasn't feeling the push. So I did a 10 minute warm-up to get a little in and moved to the weights.

Great arm workout. I felt awesome afterwards. Seeing some great results and slowly adding more weights as the weeks go on. Haven't felt negatively about anything I've done in the last 5 weeks.

Workout:

Barbell Curl - 3 sets 10 (50lbs)
Overhead Cable Curl (superset) 3x10 (15 lbs)
Cable Hammer Curls Rope (superset) 3x10 (15lbs)
Alternate Cable Curl - 3 sets 10 (20lbs)
Assisted Dip Machine 3x15 - 10x140 - 15 x 130 - 15 x 120
Skullcrushers - 3 sets of 10 (15lbs)
Seated Tricep Press - 3 sets of 10 (17.5 lbs)
Tricep Pushdown (Rope) - 3 sets of 10 (35 lbs)

I was really feeling it after this workout, but it felt great to get into the gym. Glad I didn't convince myself to go home instead.

Had the night to myself as well. Got all my "chores" done and was able to sit down for a little while and get some video game time in. Something I rarely get anymore with such a busy schedule. Felt nice to relax a little bit. Decided to take my AI 3Z before bed and slept like a rock. Woke up super refreshed this AM ready for another day. And I better be tonight is LEGS!

[HopeSmallwonder]

Keep up the great work girl!!!!!!

[lexagon]

Thanks Hope!

Haha .. ooops I'm a couple days behind, dang busy life! AT least it's the gym getting in the way of my journaling and not the other way around.

Wed 11/16
Leg Extensions - 2 sets 30 (light - 45lbs)
Wide Stance Squat - 2 sets 15 light (30lbs) 2 sets heavy to failure 10x50, 10x50
Leg Press - 4 sets 8 (90, 95x2, 100)
Walking Barbell Lunges - 2 sets 20 (20lbs)
Plie Dumbbell Squats - 2 sets 10 (15lbs)
Standing Calf Raise - 3 sets 20 last set to failure (120lbs)
Leg Press Calf Raise - 3 sets 20 last set to failure (20x100, 20x110, 20x110)

Great leg day, my legs were definitely feeling it after this. I had that she's obviously just done a leg workout walk. Haha! Got another big leg day on Friday too, can't wait. For some reason those are always my favorite workouts. I like chest too, but legs are just fun!

Had to hurry out of the gym to get to the kids soccer practice on time. No biggie though it's just down the street. They made it into the final tournament so it's soccer all weekend. WE were all really surprised, they started out as a really goofy looking team, but they have some strong players that pushed them through. I hope they can keep it up. It'd be good for them!

[lexagon]

Thurs 17th - Shoulders/Cardio

Cardio Warm-up: 13:34 @ an average of 3.5 speed - .85 mi I ran most of it and it was a good stretch for my legs. I'm just not 100% behind cardio right now so I did what I could.

Smith Machine Military Press - 3 sets 10 (45lbs)
Upright Dumbbell Row (superset) 3x10 - 12.5lb
Standing Dumbbell Military Press (super set) 3x10 - 12.5lb
Incline Bench Front Dumbbell Raise - 3 sets 10 (7.5lb)
Lateral Raise - 3 sets 10 (10lb)
Rear-Delt Raise - 3 sets 10 (5lb) - by far my weakest exercise

Felt like a great workout. Was glad I got some cardio in as I haven't been feeling it this week. Hoping that changes next week. I guess it's harder to add cardio back in than I thought - haha! The rest of the workout was great. Had fun doing some new things and see how far I could push myself. My shoulders were def feeling it by the end of the night. I anticipate they are going to be a little sore by Fri/Sat.

Food was pretty much on par for the week so far. I'm a little short here and there and I need to work on that. I tried to make my meals a little bigger, but I just can't eat that much. I'll have to figure something else out. I don't want to end up short changing myself. I've done that before and it sucks.

Took advantage of AI Sports White Friday Sale and made sure to stock up on my supps. Now I just have to find a protein powder that I really like and order some of that, I'm getting low and procrastinating for some reason!

[lexagon]

Wow what a busy weekend. I missed 3 days of logging .. Ha! I'll have to catch up on those later, but a quick recap.

Short, but intense leg workout Friday before running off to soccer game #1 - it was dang chilly out there. The boys (Predators) did a really good job, and lost 3-1 against an undefeated team.

Sat - Day Off!! Yay! Didn't do a whole lot today either, rested since there were 2 games throughout the day. They won both pushing them closer to the #1 team (didn't have standings @ this point). Game 2 was awesome, they played harder than ever. Another win, putting them in 2nd place.

Sun - Up early for gym - Shoulders! Great workout, got some cardio in. Was pretty tired, but had lots to do. Made cupcakes for the boys - either way they made it and they played great. In comes the rain! Thankfully it had stopped by the time their first game started, but it was muddy and cold! They kicked major butt and beat another rival team that they had lost to the first time around. Couldn't believe how well they were playing. Last game ... they played the #1 team again! WOuld have been a shut-out but the black team got a penalty kick w/about 2 mins left. The Predators won that game 3-1 finally kicking the black teams butts and earning 1st. Of course now that means we go to Area, but hey we never thought these boys would even make it into the finals!

That has nothing to do with my training, but it was a busy weekend. And we are really proud of all the boys. And it explains why I am sooooo tired this AM .. on top of having to come in an hour early ... LOL! What a day.