Karen2k Dymatize DYMA-SHRED 30 Day LOG

[karen2k]

Hey guys,
Today was my first day of the 30 day challenge. OMG I gotta say I could really see a difference. I pushed it at the gym; I was kinda worried because I could not believe I could lift that much.
Weight: 146

Workout Day 1: Legs
Step ups with Dumbbells: 4 sets of 8 reps, 50 lbs
Leg Extension: 3 sets of 10 reps. First set 100 lbs, second set 110 lbs, third set 115 lbs. (last week I could only do 85 lbs)
Dumbbell sumo squats: 3 sets of 10 reps 55 lbs pulse on last set.
Adductor machine: 3 sets of 10/20/12 reps weight 10/11/12
Squat on Smith machine: 3 sets of 10 reps 45 lbs
Leg press for calves: 3 sets of 20 reps 180lbs
Seated calf raise: 2 sets of 10 reps, last set to failure. 45/70/70 lbs
Standing calf raise: 3 sets of drop weights started with 200lbs
Hack squats: 3 sets of 10 reps 180 lbs

Diet
Woke up late at 10:30 am so I ate breakfast and skipped meal 2 (snack)
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 1: 1/3 cup oatmeal with dash of cinnamon, 3 egg whites with dash of Mrs. Dash spices
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 2: 1/2 chicken, 1/2 cup sweet potato's, 1/2 green beans
Meal 3: Elite Gourmet protein 1 1/2 scoop, 1 tbsp flex seed and small apple
Meal 4: 1/2 cup chicken, 6 asparagus spears, half of an avocado
Meal 5: 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet protein, 1 tbsp flex seed
1 L-Carnitine

[TehMan]

IN! looking good so far!

[bmontgomery87]

In!

[TeamDymatize]

Nice leg workout to start things off. Keep up the good work!

[Elmldogg]

Nothing like starting a log with a leg day

[karen2k]

Day 2
Diet

1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 1: 1/3 cup oatmeal with dash of cinnamon and apple pie spice, 3 egg whites with dash of Mrs. Dash spices
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 2: 2 rice cakes, 1 tbsp almond butter, small orange
Meal 3: 1/2 cup turkey, 1/2 cup sweet potato's, 1/2 green beans
Meal 4: Elite Gourmet protein 1 1/2 scoop, 1 tbsp flex seed and 1/2 plain Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon, 15 almonds, dash of apple pie spice, and 1 tsp honey
Meal 5: 1/2 cup turkey, 6 asparagus spears, half of an avocado
1 CLA
Meal 6: 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet protein, 1 tbsp flex seed

Workout: Cardio/Shoulders
AM-14 mins HIIT (15 sec run speed 10 on treadmill, rest for 1 min)
PM- Shoulders
Dumbbell Press: 40 X 8 , 50 X 8, 50 X 8, 50 X 8
Cable rear delt raise: 4 SETS OF 50 X 8
Standing 1 arm raise 4 sets of 20 X 8
Front Dumbbell Raise alternating arms: 4 sets 40 X 8
Super set with:
Standing dumbbell upright row: 2 sets 40 X 8, 2 sets 45 X 8
Side lateral raise: 1 set 30 X 8, 3 sets of 40 x 8 for 3 months I was not able to go to 40lbs! Felt so happy when I was able to push it.
Arnold Dumbbell press: 1 set of 80 X 30, 1 set of 40 x 5, 2 sets 40 X 8

[karen2k]

Impression of products

Protein: I ordered the S'Mores favor of Elite Gourmet. I gotta say that French Vanilla is always going to be my favorite. The S'Mores favor is good but not delicious like Vanilla. The only other favor I have ever tried is Cookies n Cream.
I don't know what is making me act like a beast at the gym(CLA, Dyma-Burn Xtreme, L-Carnitine Xtreme) but something is working!
I have pushed my limits beyond my imagination. I have not been able to go from 30lbs on a side lateral raise for months. I was able to do 40 lbs of 8 reps for 3 sets yesterday. That was the biggest training accomplishment this week...actually this year. I also, was able to do 115 lbs on a leg extension, last week I could only do 85 lbs.

Dyma-Burn Xtreme: I am only taking 2 capsules a day, to determine my tolerance this week. I came back from Japan on Sat (today is Thur) and was having sleeping problems from the jet lag. I was able to sleep like a baby last night, so I think I will be able to go to 4 capsules a day by the end of the week.

[bmontgomery87]

Nice initial review.

I thought about trying the S'Mores, but opted for Chocolate Peanut Butter, and I'm pretty happy with my choice.

I'm at 2 caps a day right now, and plan on bumping to 3 I think. So the dymaburn will last a little closer to 3 weeks instead of two.

[karen2k]

Workout: Back, Biceps, and Abs
Wide grip pulldown: 30 X 12, 40 X 12, 50 X 12 ----Superset----Exercise ball crunch: 3 sets of 12 reps
Seated cable row: 78 X 15--Tri set--Low pulley row to neck: 50 X 15, 37 X 15, 37 X 15--Reverse Crunch 3 sets of 25 reps.
Bent-Arm Dumbbell pullover: 25 X 15, 2 sets of 15 X15---Superset---Decline Crunch 3 sets of 15 reps
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: 3 sets of 57 X 15---Tri set---Underhand cable pulldown: 70 X 15, 2 sets of 57 X 15-- Exercise ball crunch: 3 sets of 15 reps
Standing biceps cable curl: 3 sets of 24 X 15--Superset---Roman chair: 3 sets of 15 reps
Hammer curls and barbell curls-3 sets of 21s
Cardio
30mins of HIIT on Treadmill
20 mins:1 min run speed 9, rest for 1 min
10 mins: 30 sec run speed 9, rest 30 sec

Diet
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 1: 1/3 cup oatmeal with dash of cinnamon and apple pie spice, 3 egg whites with dash of Mrs. Dash spices
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 2: 2 rice cakes, 1 tbsp almond butter, small orange
Meal 3: 1/2 cup turkey, 1/2 cup sweet potato's, 1/2 green beans
Meal 4: Elite Gourmet protein 1 1/2 scoop, 1 tbsp flex seed and small orange
Meal 5: 1/2 cup turkey, 6 asparagus spears
1 CLA
Meal 6: 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet protein, 2 small cups of Soy milk

[karen2k]

Workout: Hamstrings and Glutes
Superset:
Seated Leg Curl: 2 sets of 85 X 15, 1 set of 100 X 10 and 85 X 5
Barbell Lunge: 3 sets of 15 reps, per side, 45lbs

Superset:
Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift: 3 sets of 15 reps, 45lbs
Plie Squat: 3 sets of 15 reps, 55lbs

One Leg Barbell Squat on a Bench: 3 sets of 15 reps, 70lbs
Stability Ball Leg Curl: 3 sets of 15 reps


Diet
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 1: 1/3 cup oatmeal with dash of cinnamon and apple pie spice, 3 egg whites with dash of Mrs. Dash spices
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 2: 2 rice cakes, 1 tbsp almond butter, small orange
Meal 3: 1/2 cup turkey, 1/2 cup sweet potato's, 1/2 green beans
Meal 4: 1 1/2 scoops Elite Gourmet Protein, 2 cups of Garbanzo bean soup with rice, small orange
Meal 5: 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup broccoli with lemon, half of an avocado
1 CLA
Meal 6: 1 1/2 scoops Elite Gourmet Protein, banana, 2 cups tea.

***I felt so hungry after 6pm, I wanted to eat like a pig...I kinda did, but with clean food.***

[karen2k]

This weekend was a lot better than most weekends, because I tried to stick to my diet and training.
Diet
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 1: 2 egg whites with dash of Mrs. Dash spices , 1/3 cup of oatmeal with cinnamon
Meal 2: 2 rice cakes, 1 tbsp almond butter, small orange
Meal 3: 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cups broccoli
Meal 4: 1 1/2 scoops Elite Gourmet Protein
Meal 5: 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup broccoli with lemon, half of an avocado
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
***This is where it went wrong. My friends came over for dinner. *****************
Meal 6: baked chicken with veggie, butter and other sodium heavy sauces on top, 4 crepes with nutella, bananas, strawberries, sugar and lemon, 1 slice of zucchini bread.
Meal 7: 1 scoops Elite Gourmet Protein

Workout
45 mins of random triceps workout

Sunday March 25
Diet
Meal 1: 15 almonds
Meal 2: 2 rice cakes, 1 tbsp almond butter,
Meal 3: 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup sweet potato's, 1/2 cup broccoli
Meal 4: Elite Gourmet protein 1 1/2 scoop, small apple
Meal 5: 1/2 cup chicken, 6 asparagus spears
Meal 6: 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet protein, 1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt, 1 tbsp almond butter, 3 cups of tea and 10 crackers

Workout
Rest Day

I didn't take any supps besides protein powder.

[karen2k]

I need to go shopping for EGGS!
Diet
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred Xtreme
Meal 1: 15 almonds, 2 rice cakes 1 tbsp almond butter,
Meal 2: small apple, 15 almonds
Meal 3: 2 cups of garbanzo bean soup with rice
Meal 4: 1 1/2 S'more protein
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred Xtreme
Meal 5: 1/2 cup chicken, 6 asparagus spears, 1/2 avocado
1 CLA
Meal 6: 1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt, 1 tbsp almond butter, 1 1/2 S'more protein

Workout

Superset:
Leg Press (shoulder stance) 135 lbs 3 sets of 15 reps
Freehand Jump Squat 3 sets of 15 reps

Walking Barbell Lunge 50lbs
3 sets of 20 reps, 10 steps down, 10 back
Jump rope 1min

Leg Extensions
3 sets of 20 reps 60 lbs

Smith Machine Squat
3 sets of 15 reps 50 lbs, placed a plate under heels to emphasize quads

Standing Calf Raises
3 sets of 20 reps 90 lbs

Rope Jumping
3 sets of 1 min

Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
3 sets of 20 reps 180 lbs

Seated Calf Raise
3 sets of 12 70lbs
I'm doing Jamie Eason's phase 3 workouts right now. I haven't been able to finish it. I get to tired and stop, I need to push it harder. I'm thinking of adding a pre work drink. I need to tough it out and push it to win this!!!

[karen2k]

Impression of products

I am going to school and have had a lot of exams this week. I usually get "butterflies in my stomach" on exam days. I've been feeling this nervousness/jittery feeling this whole week. I don't know if Dyma-Burn Xtreme has anything to do with this feeling or its just the feeling I get during exams.

Dyma-Burn Xtreme: I was going to increase to taking 4 capsules a day but with these "butterflies" I think I will continue with 2 a day .

[TeamDymatize]

If you feel the need to increase I would go up to 3 before going right to 4.

[karen2k]

If you feel the need to increase I would go up to 3 before going right to 4.

Oh that's a great idea! Thanks.

[karen2k]

Diet
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Workout 1: Insanity
Meal 1: 1/3 cup oatmeal with dash of cinnamon and apple pie spice, 3 egg whites with dash of Mrs. Dash spices
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 2: 1/3 cup chicken
Workout 2: Back/Arms/Abs
Meal 3: 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup sweet potato, 1/2 broccoli
Meal 4: Elite Gourmet protein 1 1/2 scoop, 1 tbsp flex seed, small orange
Meal 5: 1/2 cup turkey, 6 asparagus spears
1 CLA
Meal 6: 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet protein, 1 tbsp flex seed, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp peanut butter

Workout: Back/Arms/Abs/Cardio

Superset:
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
3 sets of 15 reps
Underhand Cable Pulldowns
3 sets of 15 reps

Working Set + Active Rest:
One-Arm Dumbbell Row
3 sets of 15 reps, per arm
Sit ups
3 sets of 15 reps

Working Set + Active Rest:
Seated Cable Rows
3 sets of 15 reps
Sit-Up (on a bench)
3 sets of 15 reps

Working Set + Active Rest:
Bent Over Barbell Row
3 sets of 15 reps
Mountain Climbers
3 sets of 20 reps

Superset:
Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl
3 sets of 20 reps
Bench Dips
3 sets of 12 reps

Superset:
Preacher Curl
3 sets of 12 reps
Pushups (Wide Hand Position)
3 sets of 12 reps

Working Set + Active Rest:
Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment
3 sets of 12 reps
Mountain Climbers
3 sets of 20 reps

Normal set
Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
3 sets of 12 reps

Air Bike
3 sets of 25 reps

Cardio: Insanity "Pure Cardio" 45mins

Today's, workout was awesome. I felt like I really pushed it and challenged myself. I didn't take to many rest in between workouts. The diet during the week is always pretty easy for me...it's the weekend that messes me up. I am really doing my best to do 7 days of clean eating.

I took pictures today and don't really see a difference I am not going to get discouraged because I know that I can give it more than I have been giving my workouts and diet. I will keep pushing it this week. As long as I don't eat like crap during the weekend and push my self, by not taking to many breaks and pushing each rep and weight; I know I will have done my best. I can say that last week I gave myself a 7 out of 10 for pushing it and eating right. This week I hope to be at a 9 or 10.

[karen2k]

Diet
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 1: 3 egg whites with dash of Mrs. Dash spices
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 2: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp almond butter, 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet S'more protein, 1tbsp flexseed, 1 rice cake
Meal 3: 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup sweet potato, 1/2 broccoli
Meal 4: Elite Gourmet protein 1 1/2 scoop, 1 tbsp flex seed, 1 mango, 4 small celery sticks
Meal 5: 1/2 cup turkey, 6 asparagus spears, 1/2 avocado
1 CLA
Meal 6: 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet protein

Workout
Superset:
Seated Leg Curl
3 sets of 15 reps: 1st set 95lbs. set 2-3 110lbs
Barbell Lunge
3 sets of 15 reps, per side: 50lbs

Superset:
Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift
3 sets of 15 reps: 1st set 50, set 2-3 60lbs
Sumo/Plie squat
3 sets of 15 reps: 50 lbs

Superset:
Lying Leg Curl
3 sets of 15 reps: 50lbs
Split Squats
3 sets of 15 reps

Superset:
One Leg Barbell Squat On A Bench
3 sets of 15 reps: 50lbs, set 2-3 20lbs
Stability Ball Leg Curl
3 sets of 15 reps

Normal sets:
Seated Leg Curls
3 sets of 20 reps, one leg at a time: 65lbs

Leg Press Calf Raises
3 sets of 20 reps: 180lbs

Donkey Calf Raise
3 sets of 20 reps: 120lbs

HIIT Cardio on Treadmill: 20mins at speed 8, 30 sec on 30 sec off, 10mins speed 6.5 30sec on 30 sec off.

I was drained by the end of the day! I'm glad I pushed it!

[karen2k]

Impression of products

So, the jittery feeling I was getting last week was from all the exams I was nervous for. I know this because I didn't have any exams and didn't get the "butterflies". So, Dyma-Burn Xtreme sorry for blaming you...lol.

Dyma-Burn Xtreme: I increased to 3 capsules a day this week and haven't felt anything bad. I was at the gym for about 2 1/2hours and was able to push it. I think it was also me pushing myself big time though, Dyma-Burn could have helped too...I don't know. I might go to 4 capsules by the start of next week.

[karen2k]

Hey guys,
Today, I registered for the Dymatize 12 week challenge!!! I'm so excited because like I said before I love Dymatize. I am going to the for win!!! So, in order to win I have to change 3 things:
1. Drink 1 gallon of water a day.
2. No weekend cheat meals. Only 1 a month
3. Change up meal plans, workout plans, do carb cycling and more plyo's

Ok, now I can move on to today's workout and diet log!

Workout

Superset:
Leg Press (shoulder stance)
3 sets of 15 reps

Freehand Jump Squat
3 sets of 15 reps

Working Set + Active Rest:
Smith Single-Leg Split Squat
3 sets of 15 reps, per side

Rope Jumping
3 sets of 1 min

Superset:
Walking Barbell Lunge
3 sets of 20 reps, 10 steps down, 10 back

Jump Rope
3 sets of 1 min

Superset:
Leg Extensions
3 sets of 20 reps

Jump Rope
3 sets of 1 min

Normal sets
Smith Machine Squat
3 sets of 30 reps, place a plate under the heels to emphasize quads

Working Set + Active Rest:
Standing Calf Raises
3 sets of 20 reps

Rope Jumping
3 sets of 1 min

Working Set + Active Rest:
Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
3 sets of 20 reps

Rope Jumping
3 sets of 1 min

Diet

1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 2 Dyma Shred
Meal 1: 1/3 cup oatmeal with dash of cinnamon and apple pie spice, 3 egg whites with dash of Mrs. Dash spices
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 2: 2 rice cakes, 1tbsp almond butter
Meal 3: 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup broccoli
Meal 4: Elite Gourmet protein 1 1/2 scoop, 1 tbsp flex seed, mango
Meal 5: 1/2 cup salmon, 6 asparagus spears, 1/2 avocado
1 CLA
Meal 6: 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet protein, 1 tbsp flex seed, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp peanut butter

[TeamDymatize]

Glad to have you on board for our Elite Ambition Transformation Challenge!

[bmontgomery87]

Glad things are going well for you.
Give 4 caps a try, you'll like it.
I've been taking one after lunch, then another one about an hour later before I go for my afternoon walk at work.
Definitely gives me a little extra pep to get through boring days at the office

[DJ_Forty5]

Hey, I was wondering if you tried the Elite XT Banana Nut flavored. I'm thinking a bout buying some but wanted to get an opinion first.

[karen2k]

Hey, I was wondering if you tried the Elite XT Banana Nut flavored. I'm thinking a bout buying some but wanted to get an opinion first.

No, I have not tried it yet but it's on my hit list!

[karen2k]

Glad to have you on board for our Elite Ambition Transformation Challenge!

I'm soooooo excited!

[karen2k]

Glad things are going well for you.
Give 4 caps a try, you'll like it.
I've been taking one after lunch, then another one about an hour later before I go for my afternoon walk at work.
Definitely gives me a little extra pep to get through boring days at the office

Yeah, I think I will do 4 caps this coming week! How are you doing?

[karen2k]

Today, was my first day ever doing cardio at 11pm. I was reading one of the winners log from one of the challenges and they did cardio 2x a day. Great motivation! I know that I have to work harder and do whatever it takes to get in shape. I love working out and will make sure that my goals are accomplished this year. People have noticed that I am losing weight and I've received many complements.

Here is today's log...
Diet
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 2 Dyma Shred
Meal 1: 1/3 cup oatmeal with dash of cinnamon, 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet vanilla protein.
1 CLA, 1 L carnitine, 1 Dyma Shred
Meal 2: 2 rice cakes, 1tbsp almond butter
Meal 3: 1/2 cup chicken, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup green beans
Meal 4: Elite Gourmet protein 1 1/2 scoop, 1 tbsp flex seed, 2 kiwis
Meal 5: 1/2 cup chicken, 6 asparagus spears,
1 CLA
Meal 6: 1 1/2 scoop Elite Gourmet protein, 1 cup of berry's

I normally have egg whites for meal one but was out of eggs today. The protein drink was great though. I think I might do a shake tomorrow too.

Workout

Seated Leg Curl
3 sets of 15 reps: 1st set 95lbs. set 2-3 110lbs

Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift
3 sets of 15 reps: 55 lbs

Seated Leg Curls
3 sets of 15 reps, 85lbs

Leg Press Calf Raises
3 sets of 20 reps: 180lbs

No supersets today...I was short on time

HIIT Cardio on Treadmill: 30mins at speed 8, 30 sec on 30 sec off

[karen2k]

I was getting worried that I was not making any progress but I took pics earlier this week and I can see a difference. I also, weighed myself today and I'm at 143!!!! I started this challenge at 146. I am going to increase to 4 caps a day, because I feel that my body is handling 3 caps just fine. My bowel movements are great, energy is awesome and strength is increasing.

I have also been doing HIIT- 30mins cardio on treadmill. I think this has helped too.

[TeamDymatize]

Nice progress. Twice a day cardio is hard, but definitely beneficial to drop the pounds. Keep up the good work!

[karen2k]

This weekend was a little hard. I didn't workout or stick to the diet. I am planning on giving Jim Stoppani's program a try on Monday.

[TeamDymatize]

So did you get started with the 12 Weeks to Size?