GymGirl38 is BAAAAACK!

[rumblebird]

Today's workout (Feb. 17, 2014) consisted of 45 minutes of Tae Bo strength. It was a nasty day here with a horrendous wind chill factor, so I did not want to get out and go to the gym. I really would like to go to 2 workouts a day, but I don't know if my energy level can keep up! At any rate, I am getting results doing what I am doing so I will keep on...

WORKOUT
TAE BO 45 MINUTES - STRENGTH WORKOUT

MEAL 1 - PROTEIN SHAKE MADE USING 8 OZ. OF ORANGE JUICE
MEAL 2 - SLIM FAST 1/2 CUP DRY CEREAL
MEAL 3 - CABBAGE, PEPPER, TURKEY SAUSAGE STIR FRY

SUPPLEMENTS
2 FINAL CUTZ, 1 FINAL FORM, 1 FISH OIL

You have been getting results. I haven't been on here as much, as ********, our to no internet and time availability. It is much easier to scroll thru ******** than on here. Anyways following all that you have accomplished so far; visually through pictures and dress size reduction for example. It is obvious you are continually improving. Kept it up Erin

[GymGirl38]

You have been getting results. I haven't been on here as much, as ********, our to no internet and time availability. It is much easier to scroll thru ******** than on here. Anyways following all that you have accomplished so far; visually through pictures and dress size reduction for example. It is obvious you are continually improving. Kept it up Erin

Thank you Adam!

[GymGirl38]

You and the photo do this dress justice, it does look awesome! It's been great to follow your steady and intentional progress through the IAJ and the ******** group. I think you are doing it the right way, and certainly have lived up to the "make it a lifestyle" mantra. I especially love stories like your one of the student that after much time comes back and asks about your working out. You are making an impact beyond what you probably even know.

Awww! Thank you Kenknee. Yep, I am known as "That redheaded lady teacher that works out" haha. I have worked out for years, but I just started taking the diet more seriously. Thank you again for the kind words. ~Erin

[asheid]

Thanks Ashley! I saw your new Fb pictures and you are looking great too! ~Erin

Thanks girlie! Gotta love love love these products! did you get your Jugg HP in the mail yet?

[GymGirl38]

My workout sucked today! Rarely ever happens...I waited to go later in the day after I ram some errands and I just ran out of steam!

Spin Bike = Burned 150 calories

Meal 1 = cottage cheese w/ mandarin oranges + Slim Fast
Meal 2 = 1/2 cup peanuts + 1 small orange
Meal 3 = steamed cabbage, peppers, turkey, & 4 oz. brown rice
Cheat = 2 sugar cookies + diet Pepsi

Supplements
2 Final Cutz

[kconnell]

Could it be the cheat or something else?

[thnakd1]

My workout sucked today! Rarely ever happens...I waited to go later in the day after I ram some errands and I just ran out of steam!

Spin Bike = Burned 150 calories

Meal 1 = cottage cheese w/ mandarin oranges + Slim Fast
Meal 2 = 1/2 cup peanuts + 1 small orange
Meal 3 = steamed cabbage, peppers, turkey, & 4 oz. brown rice
Cheat = 2 sugar cookies + diet Pepsi

Supplements
2 Final Cutz

you've been getting great results lately.. so did you sleep ok the night before this workout? I know if I sleep like crap or am busy working in my dreams the night before I will be worn out and zapped for energy. UGH... you need to get rid of the diet sodas on the cheats.. LOL Im more concerned about the Aspartame they use as an artificial sweetener than anything else!

[GymGirl38]

Could it be the cheat or something else?

Keith Conner am certain it was a combo of "the cheat"...I felt like hell after I ate the cookies! It was probably some stress mixed in and the fact that I waited too long to get to the gym. Tomorrow is another day.

[GymGirl38]

you've been getting great results lately.. so did you sleep ok the night before this workout? I know if I sleep like crap or am busy working in my dreams the night before I will be worn out and zapped for energy. UGH... you need to get rid of the diet sodas on the cheats.. LOL Im more concerned about the Aspartame they use as an artificial sweetener than anything else!

I agree with you! I just felt out of sorts all day.

[GymGirl38]

Up and going can't wait to see what today brings! I will be back later to post. ~Erin

[asheid]

My workout sucked today! Rarely ever happens...I waited to go later in the day after I ram some errands and I just ran out of steam!

Spin Bike = Burned 150 calories

Meal 1 = cottage cheese w/ mandarin oranges + Slim Fast
Meal 2 = 1/2 cup peanuts + 1 small orange
Meal 3 = steamed cabbage, peppers, turkey, & 4 oz. brown rice
Cheat = 2 sugar cookies + diet Pepsi

Supplements
2 Final Cutz

I ate a couple of cookies that my grandma and daughter made and it was worth every sinful bite... for about 10 minutes then after that I was like you just ugh feeling (PS my cheat drink is diet mt dew, i'm an addict)

[shookmusic]

Up and going can't wait to see what today brings! I will be back later to post. ~Erin

Hit it!

[GymGirl38]

Legs
Lying Leg Press 90 x10, 105 x 12, 120 x 15
Unilateral Leg Press 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Leg. Ext. 20 x 15, 20 x 15
Leg Curl 30 x 15, 30 x 15
Seated Hamstring Curl 50 x 15, 50 x 15 (NEW PR)
Seated Calves 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Seated Crunch 105 x 20, 105 x 20 (NEW PR)

Cardio
Biked 3 miles = 150 calories

Meals
1 = granola + sausage biscuit
2 = 1 slice pizza + side salad
snack = peanuts
3 = Muscle Milk Light

Supplements
3 Final Cutz

[melalicious]

Legs
Lying Leg Press 90 x10, 105 x 12, 120 x 15
Unilateral Leg Press 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Leg. Ext. 20 x 15, 20 x 15
Leg Curl 30 x 15, 30 x 15
Seated Hamstring Curl 50 x 15, 50 x 15 (NEW PR)
Seated Calves 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Seated Crunch 105 x 20, 105 x 20 (NEW PR)

Cardio
Biked 3 miles = 150 calories

Meals
1 = granola + sausage biscuit
2 = 1 slice pizza + side salad
snack = peanuts
3 = Muscle Milk Light

Supplements
3 Final Cutz

Great leg workout Erin, and congrats on your new PR!!! Did you feel better about your workout today? Better than yesterday? I am also wondering, do you feel your nutrition is enough? If you are not getting enough proper fuel every day that can effect it as well...and of course like you were saying it could be the cheat too...

[xmanmike22]

Legs
Lying Leg Press 90 x10, 105 x 12, 120 x 15
Unilateral Leg Press 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Leg. Ext. 20 x 15, 20 x 15
Leg Curl 30 x 15, 30 x 15
Seated Hamstring Curl 50 x 15, 50 x 15 (NEW PR)
Seated Calves 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Seated Crunch 105 x 20, 105 x 20 (NEW PR)

Cardio
Biked 3 miles = 150 calories

Meals
1 = granola + sausage biscuit
2 = 1 slice pizza + side salad
snack = peanuts
3 = Muscle Milk Light

Supplements
3 Final Cutz

Hey Erin! Nice workout, my friend! Congrats on your PR's. The reigning champ stole my question about the nutrition. I'm sure you're good to go.

[arachnix]

Hey Erin, you checked in on me, so I'm checking on you! Looks like everything is going great for you. Great workouts, new PRs, good diet, keep that up!

[GymGirl38]

Hey Erin! Nice workout, my friend! Congrats on your PR's. The reigning champ stole my question about the nutrition. I'm sure you're good to go.

Thanks Mike! I'm hanging in...but this week has not been as good as week's past. ~Erin

[GymGirl38]

Great leg workout Erin, and congrats on your new PR!!! Did you feel better about your workout today? Better than yesterday? I am also wondering, do you feel your nutrition is enough? If you are not getting enough proper fuel every day that can effect it as well...and of course like you were saying it could be the cheat too...

M...you might be right...I'll play with the diet the next few days. ~Erin

[ezericw]

Legs
Lying Leg Press 90 x10, 105 x 12, 120 x 15
Unilateral Leg Press 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Leg. Ext. 20 x 15, 20 x 15
Leg Curl 30 x 15, 30 x 15
Seated Hamstring Curl 50 x 15, 50 x 15 (NEW PR)
Seated Calves 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Seated Crunch 105 x 20, 105 x 20 (NEW PR)

Cardio
Biked 3 miles = 150 calories

Meals
1 = granola + sausage biscuit
2 = 1 slice pizza + side salad
snack = peanuts
3 = Muscle Milk Light

Supplements
3 Final Cutz

Very Cool Erin! You are working so hard, and believe me it shows! Your log here is getting a lot of attention, and it's nice to come here and see how positive you are, and how much you have progress!
Have a killer day, Girl!

[GymGirl38]

Aww Eric! You are such a doll! Thank you. I am having a bit of an off week, but I am pushing thru in spite of it. Thanks for dropping by. ~Erin

[melalicious]

M...you might be right...I'll play with the diet the next few days. ~Erin

That's really what it comes down to...just trying some different things and figuring out what works...and sometimes we do just have an off week. I know I am especially tired this week...I think it's all of the extra snow shoveling! If you have any specific questions please let me know! You really are doing fantastic!!!

[balls2dawalls]

Nice leg routine! Congratulations on those two PRs!!!!! Why only 3 meals? I know you are trying to keep on track to losing, but be careful you don't put your body into starvation mode because it can cause the reverse effect.

Legs
Lying Leg Press 90 x10, 105 x 12, 120 x 15
Unilateral Leg Press 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Leg. Ext. 20 x 15, 20 x 15
Leg Curl 30 x 15, 30 x 15
Seated Hamstring Curl 50 x 15, 50 x 15 (NEW PR)
Seated Calves 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Seated Crunch 105 x 20, 105 x 20 (NEW PR)

Cardio
Biked 3 miles = 150 calories

Meals
1 = granola + sausage biscuit
2 = 1 slice pizza + side salad
snack = peanuts
3 = Muscle Milk Light

Supplements
3 Final Cutz

[thnakd1]

Legs
Lying Leg Press 90 x10, 105 x 12, 120 x 15
Unilateral Leg Press 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Leg. Ext. 20 x 15, 20 x 15
Leg Curl 30 x 15, 30 x 15
Seated Hamstring Curl 50 x 15, 50 x 15 (NEW PR)
Seated Calves 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Seated Crunch 105 x 20, 105 x 20 (NEW PR)

Cardio
Biked 3 miles = 150 calories

Meals
1 = granola + sausage biscuit
2 = 1 slice pizza + side salad
snack = peanuts
3 = Muscle Milk Light

Supplements
3 Final Cutz

so how did you feel after this workout compared to the one before with the cheat? not sure why only 3 meals, I will admit that is what I used to do too. All that hard work can go down the tubes a bit if your body goes into starvation mode and starts to catbolize the muscle you are trying to grow.

[shookmusic]

Legs
Lying Leg Press 90 x10, 105 x 12, 120 x 15
Unilateral Leg Press 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Leg. Ext. 20 x 15, 20 x 15
Leg Curl 30 x 15, 30 x 15
Seated Hamstring Curl 50 x 15, 50 x 15 (NEW PR)
Seated Calves 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Seated Crunch 105 x 20, 105 x 20 (NEW PR)



Cardio
Biked 3 miles = 150 calories

Meals
1 = granola + sausage biscuit
2 = 1 slice pizza + side salad
snack = peanuts
3 = Muscle Milk Light

Supplements
3 Final Cutz

Great job on your PR's! About how long did this workout take to complete? It looks like a good one to throw in before a HITT routine. Nice work!

[asheid]

Legs
Lying Leg Press 90 x10, 105 x 12, 120 x 15
Unilateral Leg Press 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Leg. Ext. 20 x 15, 20 x 15
Leg Curl 30 x 15, 30 x 15
Seated Hamstring Curl 50 x 15, 50 x 15 (NEW PR)
Seated Calves 45 x 15 = 2 sets
Seated Crunch 105 x 20, 105 x 20 (NEW PR)

Cardio
Biked 3 miles = 150 calories

Meals
1 = granola + sausage biscuit
2 = 1 slice pizza + side salad
snack = peanuts
3 = Muscle Milk Light

Supplements
3 Final Cutz

2 new PRs... WHAT!?!?! AWESOME!!!!

[asfdragpn]

PRs are always awesome! The feeling that you get from them is amazing!

[FightingPenguin]

Love watching your progress Erin! You are an inspiration to all of us! Keep working hard and keeping us updated!

[GymGirl38]

Love watching your progress Erin! You are an inspiration to all of us! Keep working hard and keeping us updated!

Thank you FightingPenguin!

[GymGirl38]

Cardio
biked 35 minutes = race program = 11.9 miles = 521 calories

Weights
Rev Fly 20 x 15 = 3 sets
Lat Pull 70 x 10, 80 x 10
Seated Row 30 x 10, 20 x 12, 20 x 12
Shrug 20 x 10, 25 x 12, 20 x 15
Db Curl 10 x 10
Barbell Curl 25 x 12, 20 x 15
Hammer Curl 8 x 10 = 2 sets
Pullups 108 x 10 = 2 sets, 96 x 10

Meals
6 am - granola + 1/2 bottle muscle milk
9am - jello cup + 1/4 cup peanuts
12 - baked potato + grilled chicken sandwich on whole wheat bun
3 pm - cereal w/ 2% milk
7 pm - 1/2 bottle muscle milk

I ate more today...especially carbs and felt MUCH better.

[GymGirl38]

Does anyone know anything about weighted hoola-hoops? I used one tonight. It was harder than it looks!