New Beginning, Different Outcome

[Lifting N Tx]

The people at work are overweight, so in their eyes, I look fabulous to them. Hearing I look fine, that I don't need to diet or workout makes me think I don't have to be so strict. I need someone to be there for me who understands what I want, and understand what it feels like when I feel guilty for over indulging, or missing the gym or not reaching my goals. Someone who will cheer me on and say great job instead of asking why I'm trying to lose MORE weight. I know I have people on here, but I still need that person to person relationship with someone I see to help.

I get really tired of others' comments now that I've gotten down to sub-6% BF (at least per Jackson Pollack caliper formula). When I hear from some tub of lard that I look skinny I'm tempted to say "Well, I can bench press 100lbs more than I weigh, and you probably couldn't bench 100lbs less than you weigh to save your life. So what does that make you?"

One tends to think of support from one's SO, but sometimes that's perceived as pressure, and doesn't help.

I am not happy with my current weight and body. I want to be more lean and athletic looking, therefore I need to lose more fat and likely put on a lot more muscle. I just need to get in the mindset and do it!

It does ultimately come back to you. For me, I've always been one to go for my goals regardless of what others say. But I know that social support is really helpful for a lot of people, and I hope you find more of it.

[Rog447]

Do you have any friends at the gym who have similar goals? Surrounding yourself with positive people and like you said people who will cheer you on are essential! If the people at work really bug up about their opinions voice your feelings to them, if they care they will change how they act towards you and your goals!

[wannaBmoy]

Hey!

#Subbed! My wife joined a gym recently and I'll be tagging along with. I've been mostly doing maintenance and rehab (recovering from 2 major injuries) work but I'm ready to start building again. Good luck and I look forward to checking in!

[SexyBack]

Holy I suck!!!!! Ok I need to get back in to posting or I will never get where I need to be.

Having motivation issues with the gym so trying some new approaches. Having someone teach me kettlebells so I can incorporate those with me weights. Also started running outside. Going to do a 5k in a couple I'd months. I Like trying to beat my last run time it's a good drive. I also might attend TRX classes but a little scared. Same as kettlebells, as it's a new way to train for me. Never trained with weights for cardiovascular before. But I think these new training ideas will keep me challenges and excited. Now just need to clean up diet!!!!

Monday 5/6
chest
Bench: 85lb
Incline fly: 25lbs
Incline DB bench: 25lbs

Cardio: 5.6km in 41:25. Had to stop twice for cramps in my side and ate a bug but still beat my time from yesterday by 29sec.

Tomorrow is my third KB lesson!

[thefleshlight]

Holy I suck!!!!!

Yes, yes, go on. More info needed

[SexyBack]

Yes, yes, go on. More info needed

Behave.

No kettlebells tonight. . Was sent home by my boss today with some stomach bug or reaction to something. So I rested all day and got bored so started thinking about diet. Now that I have some new training ideas to keep me excited I realized nothing is pushing me to eat clean all the time. Sure I want to lean down more but I often say I will start tomorrow, I will treat myself today. I don't have any firm goals or timelines to meet so there is no push. When I had trainers in the past that helped but my last trainer was quite expensive for what I got out of it. So I need to figure this out. Need something to push me to watch my diet enough so I see progress but still enjoy some things from time to time.

[5Six]

You're back!

[SexyBack]

You're back!

First off, you are making amazing progress! Second, I'm going to try! Need something to motivate me. Maybe I will take pics this weekend.

[vanillabn]

Glad to see you're back in your journal again April! I found it motivating when I was posting in here regularly, getting feedback and comments on what I'm doing/not doing and just the social aspect... try it We'll try to keep up!!

[SexyBack]

Glad to see you're back in your journal again April! I found it motivating when I was posting in here regularly, getting feedback and comments on what I'm doing/not doing and just the social aspect... try it We'll try to keep up!!

Thanks Karina! I need someone to push me since in not pushing myself! Grrr

[b]Wednesday -back
BB rows : 85lb
DB pullovers: 30lb
Lat pulldowns: 4 plates (unsure of weight, machine is weird and doesn't increase in the same increments)
Ball crunches
Leg raises on bench
Ball roll out to plank

Cardio: 35 mins with 10 sprints at 8.0 done in two 5 min sessions. Remaining was walking at 3.8 entire session at 8.0 incline except 8 mins walking at 15.0. Cardio session burned 279 cals. (need an easier way to type all that out!)

Food
Seed cereal (chia, hemp hearts, buckwheat) with almond milk and brown sugar
BLT on English muffin
Rice cakes with pb and honey
Fish and corn
Chips
Burger

I went to BBQ the burger tonight and the hose caught in fire and melted the knob!!!!!!

[thefleshlight]

Do you take a calcium supplement? And do go outside often in the summer? Almond milk has THE poorest choice of calcium and vit D sources in it, unless you make your own almond milk... So please don't figure that into your daily totals, especially being with your digestive issues.

[SexyBack]

Do you take a calcium supplement? And do go outside often in the summer? Almond milk has THE poorest choice of calcium and vit D sources in it, unless you make your own almond milk... So please don't figure that into your daily totals, especially being with your digestive issues.

I don't take a calcium supplement anymore. Really slacking on vitamins and minerals lately. I was experiencing an upset stomach even if taken with food. I do take vit d in winter along with vit c Since I can't have dairy that's why I go for almond milk, not homemade. I guess I should get back on my vitamins and minerals eh?

[SexyBack]

Thursday - kettlebells
OH press
Sumo squat to high pull
Goblet squat to curl
Goblet squat to thruster
Goblet squat-curl-thruster
Around body
Suit case DL
Lunge pass under leg
Check lunges
Boot strappers
One arm swings

It was very fun!!!!

Food
Seed cereal and almond milk
Rice cakes and pb and honey
Fish and corn
Shake with protein, oj, raspberries, chia
Chicken and hummas pita

[thefleshlight]

I don't take a calcium supplement anymore. Really slacking on vitamins and minerals lately. I was experiencing an upset stomach even if taken with food. I do take vit d in winter along with vit c Since I can't have dairy that's why I go for almond milk, not homemade. I guess I should get back on my vitamins and minerals eh?

Well, a good multi with good sources is smart. I think being a woman, you should also supp with d3 and calcium citrate. Vit c at 2-3g daily in the winter is smart. Anything else is up to you.

[SexyBack]

Saturday
Took a TRX class today. First time and it was hard. My balance is not so great but it was fun! Burned 415 cals.

trying to come up with a new training plan with all my new learning. Here is what I have come up with.

Mon - upper push workout and 5k run
Tues - legs
Wed - 5k run
Thurs - kettlebells full body
Fri - upper pull workout and ss cardio
Sat - 5k run
Sun - TRX.

I'm just a little concerned that kbs give me inner thigh DOMS and with 3 runs a week I might have some poor recovery!

[SexyBack]

monday - push
Bb flat bench : 85lb
Bb incline bench : 65lb
Incline dbflyes : 25lb
One arm db triceps extension : 15lb
Skull crushers :20lb plus bar
Dips : bw

Cardio : treadmill 35 mins. 3.96 km


Foods
Seed cereal and almond milk
Protein shake with almond milk and almonds
Salad with chicken, avocado, tomato and dairy free ranch dressing
Spicy tuna wrap
Protein shake with oj and raspberries
Chicken dark meat and pasta

[SexyBack]

tuesday legs
Squats : 105lb
SLDL : 75lb
Leg extension : 4 plates

Food
Seed cereal with almond milk
Rice cakes and pb
Salad with chicken, tomato, avocado, dairy free ranch
Spicy tuna wrap
Fish and rice

wednesday kettlebells
25 burpees
20 swings
20 burpees
25 swings
15 burpees
30 swings
10 burpees
35 swings
5 burpees
40 swings
23:48 for time

Food
Seed cereal with almond milk
Protein shake with almond milk, rice cake with pb
Salad with chicken, tomato, avocado and dairy free ranch
Spicy tuna wrap
Protein shake with OJ and raspberries
Spaghetti with ground chicken

[SexyBack]

Tuesdayback and bis
Stiff arm pulldowns : 70lbs
Cable curls: 50lbs
Seated cable rows: 75lbs
DB pullovers: 30lbs
Assisted chins : -40lbs
DB hammer curls: 15lbs *saw some forearm veins for the first time!

Cardio : 5.6km run 40:47 mins

Food
Seed cereal and almond milk, honey
Protein shake with almond milk
Salad with chicken, tomato, avocado, dairy free ranch
Spicy tuna wrap
Chicken, asparagus, olive oil

Wednesday legs and shoulders
Leg press:280lbs *did 320lbs for a few reps!!!
Front raises:15lbs
Lateral raises: 10lbs
Upright rows: 20lbs plus bar
DB SLDL:30lbs
Sumo square:35lbs
Cable rear delta:17.5lbs
Ab machine:65lbs
Lying leg side raises

Food
Same as tuesday except quinoa at dinner too