Hi Everyone!!!
This is my new journal. My old journal can be found here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...379021&page=80
For those of you who don't know me, my name is April. I recently got married.
In the past I have struggled with my diet, weight lifting program, fat loss and self esteem, the things most women go through at some point in their life. BB.com has helped me learn so much in this sort of lifestyle. There are so many great people on here that provide help and support, or just an ear to listen that I think I'm here to stay for a while.
This journal will be where I log my workouts, diet, thoughts, questions, recipes and everything in between. I hope to have people come in here and speak freely of their opinions, ideas and thoughts as well as I love hearing what others have to say and it truly does help me.
So today is day one. The day where I start fresh. My goal at the moment is to not so much focus on body fat loss, but to focus on keeping my head in the game. Getting my workouts in, hitting every muscle, and concentrating on keeping my diet in check. I'm not going to jump into a hardcore program and strict diet, it will be to stressful. Instead I'm going to ease back into things, eating things that make me happy (but not unhealthy), and basically start as a "newbie."
So to start off, my program will be a 3 day weight split with day 1 being Upper Body Push, day 2 being Lower Body and day 3 being Upper Body Pull. I will also add 2 days of cardio on non lifting days where I will start off slow with 20-30 mins moderate cardio.
As for diet, I am going to start at 2000 calories to try and calculate my maintenance calories. I will aim for 175g of protein per day. Once I obtain my maintenance calories, I will recalculate.
SO HERE I GO.........
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Thread: SexyBack's Journey
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11-12-2007, 02:36 PM #1Eats cheese for muscle
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SexyBack's Journey
'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-12-2007, 02:44 PM #2
I swear, a new journal everytime I turn around!
Good attitude. I found that I've "accidently" lost fat while focusing on other goals such as regular exercise and eating right. Hope it works for you.
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11-12-2007, 02:56 PM #3Registered User
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Congratulations on re-committing
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11-12-2007, 03:33 PM #4Push harder
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Hey! So glad you decided to start a new journal, now I can get in on it right from the 'beginning'...haha
Good luck, you definitely have the attitude and motivation to do really well!
*Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.*
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11-12-2007, 03:40 PM #5Eats cheese for muscle
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You know what Be-Be, I actually learned this from you! It was something you posted a while back, and it just hit meOriginally Posted by Be-Be
You are so inspirational!
thank you and welcome! I hope you come back!Originally Posted by Molly229
Congratulations on re-committing
A fresh start is always goodOriginally Posted by vanillabn
Hey! So glad you decided to start a new journal, now I can get in on it right from the 'beginning'...haha Good luck, you definitely have the attitude and motivation to do really well! thanks!
'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-12-2007, 03:52 PM #6Eats cheese for muscle
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Nov 12
Workout
Flat Bench Flye: 12x8lbs, 10x10lbs, 8x15lbs, 6x20lbs, 12x8lbs (weight per hand)
Incline Dumbell Bench Press: 12x8lbs, 10x10lbs, 8x15lbs, 6x20lbs, 12x8lbs (weight per hand)
Dumbell Tricep Extensions: 4x10 @ 20lbs
Arnold Press: 4x12 @ 8lbs (weight per hand)
Dumbell Lateral Raises: 4x12 @ 8lbs
Diet
Breakfast: 2 pcs WW toast, 2 tbsp Nat PB, 1 cup milk
Snack: string cheese, banana oat muffin, banana
Lunch: lasagna alfredo with broccoli
Snack: whey and fruit salad (grapes, raspberries, strawberries, papaya, starfruit)
Preworkout: breaded popcorn chicken, Green Mag
Postworkout: whey
Dinner: Breaded chicken, WW spaghetti with sauce, caesar salad
Notes:
Felt good to get back in the basement and hit the weights. Arms are feeling jiggly already! Here's a picture of my kitty amusing herself while I was working out. enjoy!
Last edited by SexyBack; 11-13-2007 at 02:47 AM.
'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-12-2007, 05:09 PM #7
I don't think I would have bought that water!
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11-12-2007, 05:16 PM #8Buff bride to be
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I looove your kitty!
Welcome back to the game April!September 2006 - 9km Sydney Harbour Bridge Run - 45:25
August 2007 - 14km City to Surf - 77:00
September 2007 - Sydney Running Festival Half Marathon - Withdrawn due to stress fractures :(
September 2008 - Sydney Running Festival Half Marathon - 1:59.22
May 2009 - Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon - 1:53:22
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11-12-2007, 05:48 PM #9Push harder
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Aw, your cat is adorable! Very nice pic
Your diet today ...yum! Very good workout too.*Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.*
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11-13-2007, 02:49 AM #10Eats cheese for muscle
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hee hee! She always finds the smallest places to hide!Originally Posted by Be-Be
thanks so much Lou!Originally Posted by imperfectly_lou
thanks! I didn't eat garlic bread, had caesar salad instead, not the best of choices, bacon, cheese, high fat dressing, but it was darn good. Also didn't get my late snack in, way to tired!Originally Posted by vanillabn
Aw, your cat is adorable! Very nice pic
Your diet today ...yum! Very good workout too.'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-13-2007, 07:42 AM #11Eat.Train.Rest.GROW!
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Ohh your cat looks JUST LIKE my little Bonnie. She is a black cat with beautiful brown eyes and she is very little. Aww... soo cute!!!
Nice job with the workout and getting back into things!!!!
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11-13-2007, 10:53 AM #12Balancing Act . . .
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Whoohoo! Shes back!
Im really happy to see that your not putting such a strict goal or focus on things right now. Just go with the flow and ease into things and it will all level out perfectly
Oooh did you go out for dinner last night? Or did you cook that yummy meal?
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11-13-2007, 11:06 AM #13Eats cheese for muscle
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my Bella has about 5 single white hairs on her. green eyes. She's adorable!Originally Posted by mcj
thanks Val!Originally Posted by indiglo9124
Whoohoo! Shes back!
Im really happy to see that your not putting such a strict goal or focus on things right now. Just go with the flow and ease into things and it will all level out perfectly
Oooh did you go out for dinner last night? Or did you cook that yummy meal?
no, I made my meal at home. Got a ready made salad from the grocery store. got italian breaded chicken and just whipped up some pasta.
Tonight I'm having creamy chicken with rice, it's in the slow cooker as we speak! First time I've made anything like this in the slow cooker.
'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-13-2007, 11:24 AM #14Geeky
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Hi April! I love the attitude in here - maybe I should take on a bit more of that attitude since I haven't been doing so great lately.
I love that pic of your cat! I miss having cats around
We can't have any in the building I'm living in right now. It's one of my favorite things about visiting my parents - the pets!
Journal: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3521621
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11-13-2007, 02:38 PM #15Eats cheese for muscle
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Hang in there, you can do it!Originally Posted by moon girl
Hi April! I love the attitude in here - maybe I should take on a bit more of that attitude since I haven't been doing so great lately.
I love that pic of your cat! I miss having cats around We can't have any in the building I'm living in right now. It's one of my favorite things about visiting my parents - the pets!
Aren't cats so sweet! They totally get us too! They understand us when we are sad and upset and then snuggle to help you feel better! I missed my kitties so much when I was on my honeymoon!'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-13-2007, 02:44 PM #16Eats cheese for muscle
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Workout
30 mins cardio on treadmill - 190 cals
Diet
Breakfast: bagel, cream cheese, milk
Snack: muffin, cheese string, banana
Lunch: breaded chicken, WW spaghetti with sauce, almonds
Snack: fruit salad, cheese bread
Postworkout: whey
Dinner: creamy chicken with rice, caesar salad
Notes:
Chest and triceps are experiencing DOMS today! yay!!
Diet was a little high in calories, nearing the 2300 mark. Carbs are quite high...will work on this! I have no more muffins, so I will substitute cottage cheese in there instead.
'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-13-2007, 07:56 PM #17Registered User
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Hello April!
I'm really proud of you for starting a new journal and I will be here to support you!
Great wo! The diet is not bad either but I would scrap the cream cheese and bagel in the morning if I were you!
Good luck with your new program!It's only pain
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11-14-2007, 03:17 AM #18Food?? Where??
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I didn't even realize this was a new journal! lol....Don't sweat the higher cals for a day or so!!
"Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe. ": Saint Augustine
"So what exactly would you say you DO here??"
"Does this suit make me look fat??"
"No, your face does."
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11-14-2007, 06:05 AM #19Eats cheese for muscle
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thanks Izzy! You are such a great friend!Originally Posted by Izzy04
The bagel and cream cheese was a one time thing, we got a mixed bag of stuff from the bakery and it had a bagel in it so I ate it! but it was the only one It sure was yummy!
Hi Tara!Originally Posted by twinnett
I figure I could use some extra energy since I feel like I'm new to all of this again. I'm so tired today!'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-14-2007, 08:01 AM #20Push harder
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Hey there!
How's your day going... are the chest & triceps still sore??*Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.*
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11-14-2007, 08:21 AM #21Making Change Happen
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Great to have you back, April!
Is your husband going to be joining you on this new workout journey?
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11-14-2007, 08:23 AM #22Eats cheese for muscle
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Hi there! yes, my chest and triceps are sore today. My husband rubbed my chest last night, not sure if that really does anything since the muscles are torn, not tight, but i think getting the blood flowing there will help a bit.Originally Posted by vanillabn
Last edited by SexyBack; 11-14-2007 at 09:20 AM.
'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-14-2007, 08:48 AM #23Registered User
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Congrats on the married portion !!!! as well as the getting back into it again !!!!
Good Luck with all of this. If you need anything, and if I can help, just let me know.
Have a Great Day !!!
Respectfully,
Manny
P.S. Congrats to the married couple..didn't want to leave anyone out...
"Any day that you don't learn something new, is a WASTED day. " - Maria Elena Samano ( My Mom...RIP )
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11-14-2007, 09:08 AM #24Eats cheese for muscle
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Hi Jon! it's good to be back!Originally Posted by flywheel99
He too is starting to hit the weights again, but he doesn't log anything.'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-14-2007, 09:10 AM #25Eats cheese for muscle
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thanks Manny! Good to have you hear! Do you have a journal?Originally Posted by mafuentesjr
Congrats on the married portion !!!! as well as the getting back into it again !!!!
Good Luck with all of this. If you need anything, and if I can help, just let me know.
Have a Great Day !!!
Respectfully,
Manny
P.S. Congrats to the married couple..didn't want to leave anyone out...'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-14-2007, 09:27 AM #26Originally Posted by SexyBack
Okay, this is bordering on just a little too much information - husband rubbing your chest, getting the blood flowing? Are we going to have put a rating on your journal?
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11-14-2007, 10:33 AM #27Eats cheese for muscle
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it was purely for the benefit of helping me feel better, nothing x rated...hee hee!Originally Posted by Be-Be
Okay, this is bordering on just a little too much information - husband rubbing your chest, getting the blood flowing? Are we going to have put a rating on your journal?'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-14-2007, 10:44 AM #28Push harder
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sure, sure, that's what they all say.... heheOriginally Posted by SexyBack
*Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.*
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11-14-2007, 10:44 AM #29Eats cheese for muscle
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I knew I shouldn't have posted that! *lol*Originally Posted by vanillabn
sure, sure, that's what they all say.... hehe'Cause sometimes you just feel tired, you feel weak
And when you feel weak you feel like you want to just give up
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that *** out of you and get motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you want to just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149493633
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11-14-2007, 01:00 PM #30Registered User
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yay a new journal!
And I got in right at the beginning when there's only one page!
We might have to censor your journal.....tisk tisk....
We can't have any in the building I'm living in right now. It's one of my favorite things about visiting my parents - the pets!
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