I am a JUGGERNAUT Challenge 2014: JenLeon Log

[jenleon]

Awesome, thanks for the information. I will consider adding it to my morning routine. I do want to gain a little bit of mass...but not too much

You could definitely do both Jen. I love Infinite Force, I got the Watermelon hehe. I just use 1 scoop a day and that's in the morning. Each time you take BCAAs you should go with about 5-10 grams. The most critical time to take them is around workouts, so add 5-10 grams to your pre- and/or post-workout shakes.

If your goal is to build mass, also consider taking a dose of BCAAs first thing upon waking to help stop the muscle breakdown that is turned on during your night of fasting while you sleep. You can also take a dose of BCAAs at any other time of day to get a mental energy boost, reduce hunger, and aid muscle growth.

[jenleon]

Welcome to the challenge! This challenge isn't just a challenge it is a support group of sorts... We are all here for you (cheezy) Looking forward to your journey!

I agree this does feel like a support group. Actually, it is starting feel more like a family. And don't worry, I like cheezy every once and a while

Good luck to you!

[jenleon]

Joe Palumbo - tip of the day...
Not sure why but when I am doing abs and biceps, I always forget to breath on the first set. Then I remember and say "crap forgot to breath again". By fourth, I am good - weird.

[jenleon]

BTW, I reached my 50 post so I will be adding pics to my post. Plan to add pics of meals, muscles, motivational stuff and fun pic. Like today...

Have a great weekend and work hard!

[ezericw]

Looking good so far, Jen. Hope you enjoy your weekend!

[rumblebird]

Welcome to the challenge Jen. Do you have a specific workout regimen that you follow? Full body workout, individual body part workouts, etc... Looking forward to following your progress over the next couple months.

[ZacK1313]

Welcome to the 50 post club! Now you can really make things pop, good luck and keep training!

[Lanithroe]

I'm working on that picture that of a female juggernaut. Once I finish it I'll post it in your forum.

[kconnell]

Joe Palumbo - tip of the day...
Not sure why but when I am doing abs and biceps, I always forget to breath on the first set. Then I remember and say "crap forgot to breath again". By fourth, I am good - weird.

Tip from me... Joe is great and always willing to help anyone, but if you want a direct answer, you will need to go to his regular log. Even being a SWAT officer and an IFBB pro, he makes time to help everyone. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=142169941

BTW, I reached my 50 post so I will be adding pics to my post. Plan to add pics of meals, muscles, motivational stuff and fun pic. Like today...

Have a great weekend and work hard!

To attach pictures, embed them in 'MARKUP' language, such as the following:
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NOTE: Don't put the spaces between the braces and you need the 'END' markup.

[jenleon]

Thanks,
I was wondering why that did not work

Tip from me... Joe is great and always willing to help anyone, but if you want a direct answer, you will need to go to his regular log. Even being a SWAT officer and an IFBB pro, he makes time to help everyone. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=142169941



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[jenleon]

Week 1 Jan 13 - 19, 2014
I was very motivated until I got sick on Thursday, so Friday I worked out but not as hard as I would have liked. I used the stationary bike for cardio because of knee pain. I will like to slowly work up to jogging on the treadmill. I also suffered from headaches Monday – Wed, but I think that was my body adjusting to the fewer calorie intake and the change in food over all. No more sweets or fatty foods. On Saturday, I went to the Medieval Fair with friends and was able to stay in line with my diet. I was supper happy with that. I also walked 8,979 steps. While on Sunday did errands and walked 7,093 steps, so for my days off, I was still pretty active and not on the couch all day.

Nutrition:
Sample of my meals are below. I need to improve here and this seems to be my biggest challenge.
Breakfast Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar
Country Choice Organic - Oven Toasted Oats-Old Fashioned, 1/2 cup dry
150 27 3 5 0 1
Blueberries - Raw, 31.25 berries
24 6 0 0 0 4
Banana Eileen Food - Medium 6", 1 banana
105 27 0 0 1 0
Spices - Cinnamon, ground, 0.5 tsp
3 1 0 0 0 0
Lunch
Turkey breast meat, 100 g
104 4 2 17 1,015 4
Birds Eye Steamfresh - Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots, 1 cup (84g)
40 7 0 1 40 3
Oil - Olive, 1 tsp
40 0 5 0 0 0
Alessi - White Balsamic Vinegar, 0.5 tbsp - 15ml
10 3 0 0 0 2
Dinner
Homemade -outside Grill - Grilled Chicken - Breast Meat Only, 3.5 oz
93 0 2 21 12 0
Homemade - Quinoa Salad With Tomatoes and Cucumbers, 1 cup
275 49 3 14 679 2
Snacks
Infinite Labs - Juggernaut Hp - Crimson Punch, 1 Scoop (6.5g)
0 0 0 0 10 0
Silk Pure Almond Milk Original - Almond Milk, 0.67 cup
40 5 2 1 107 5
Isopure Zero Carb - Cookies and Cream, 1 scoop fulls
105 0 1 25 170 0
Pepperidge Farm - Harvest Wheat Distinctive Crackers 3 for 80 Cals, 2.25 crackers
60 8 3 1 94 2
Pink Lady Apple - Pink Lady Apple, 1 medium apple
71 19 0 0 1 14
Carb Nite - Almonds, 15 nuts
170 2 15 6 0 1
Totals 1,290 158 36 91 2,129 38
Your Daily Goal 1,299 114 36 130 2,000 56
Remaining 9 -44 0 39 -129 18
Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar


Exercises:
A: Day 1
Stationary bike - 20min
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip – 20x2 6.5lbs
One-Arm Dumbbell Row - 20x2 6.5lbs
Standing Military Press - 20x2 6.5lbs
Barbell Curl - 20x2 6.5 lbs
Tricep Dumbbell Kickback - 20x2 6.5lbs
Stationary bike - 10min
A: Day 2
Stationary bike - 20min
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip – 20x2 16.2lbs
One-Arm Dumbbell Row - 20x2 6.5lbs
Standing Military Press - 20x2 16.2lbs
Barbell Curl - 20x2 16.2 lbs
Tricep Dumbbell Kickback - 20x2 6.5lbs
Stationary bike - 10min
B: Day 1
Stationary bike - 20min
Squats - 20x2 16.2lbs
Dumbbell lunges - 20x2 10lbs
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raises - 20x2 10lbs
Crunches - 20x2
Tuck Crunches - 20x2
Stationary bike - 10min
B: Day 2 (Not feeling well)
Stationary bike - 15min
Squats - 20x2 21.2lbs
Dumbbell lunges - 20x2 10lbs
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raises - 20x2 21.2lbs
Crunches - 20x2
Tuck Crunches - 20x2
Stationary bike - 5min

[GymGirl38]

Awesome, thanks for the information. I will consider adding it to my morning routine. I do want to gain a little bit of mass...but not too much

I didn't know that Credz about the BCAAs...thank you for this tip! ~Erin

[beefcake66]

Hey there, welcome to the forum and the challenge..s..!!

I see you're doin the trifecta, like me!!

Best of luck, let's push ourselves and eachother to be better

I'll be around! Hope you're feeling better.

[ZacK1313]

[kconnell]

Good looking diet - lotsa veggies.

[jenleon]

I'm working on that picture that of a female juggernaut. Once I finish it I'll post it in your forum.

Awesome! Can't wait to see, you have mad skills.
Thank you!

[jenleon]

Hey there, welcome to the forum and the challenge..s..!!

I see you're doin the trifecta, like me!!

Best of luck, let's push ourselves and eachother to be better

I'll be around! Hope you're feeling better.

Thanks, yes I am feeling much better. I will help in whatever way I can. Today, I killed legs! Hope you week is off to a good one.

[jenleon]

Good looking diet - lotsa veggies.

It is hard to eat so much veggies, since I don';t like them, but I am determined to become fit.

[beefcake66]

Thanks, yes I am feeling much better. I will help in whatever way I can. Today, I killed legs! Hope you week is off to a good one.

So far so good! Meal prep is keeeeeey... that makes everything else so much easier!! Just, finding the time...

It is hard to eat so much veggies, since I don';t like them, but I am determined to become fit.

I really, really hate veggies... I'm trying to incorporate them, but even in smoothies I'm kinda grossed out to drink it lol. I bought some frozen, chopped spinach and kale to throw into smoothies. I think it's the only way I'll ever eat those two things, now...

[ezericw]

Looks like your off to a good start, keep up the hard work!

[jenleon]

When I entered this challenge I just wanted to be healthy, and in good shape, I was happy with those results, to be a fit woman. Now that it is week 2, my attitude has changed because of the change I am seeing in my body. I want to compete, not just in this challenge, but also in others. I am planning on visiting a local competition for natural bodybuilding to see, if I would like to try one out later in the year. These challenge by Infinite Labs, Dymatize Nutrition, OFB and Bodybuilding.com has lit a fire in my competitive spirit, so thank you for bring the athlete back out to the forefront.

I have also been thinking that I may want to pursue work in the nutrition/fitness industry as a Life/Health Coach and/or a Spokesperson/Model. My passion for fitness is starting to flame on as it once did back when I was 18 years old. Hence, I’m listening to my heart and will go with it. The $50k, Sponsorship or any recognition from these challenges, can help me meet my new goals. I think more importantly, it shows others that you are never too late to get healthy and fit.

While I may not win, because this is my first time entering a transformation challenge, I will give it my all. I am eating right and working out hard. I have seen my body transform in this short time and cannot wait to see what I will look and feel like in 12 weeks. Again, thank you Infinite Labs, Dymatize Nutrition, OFB and Bodybuilding.com, as I already feel like a winner.

[beefcake66]

I want to compete, not just in this challenge, but also in others. I am planning on visiting a local competition for natural bodybuilding to see, if I would like to try one out later in the year. These challenge by Infinite Labs, Dymatize Nutrition, OBF and Bodybuilding.com has lit a fire in my competitive spirit, so thank you for bring the athlete back out to the forefront.

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THAT's AWESOME!!!

And you got a ton of support chillin already...

[MsMETAL]

Well put Jen. I too would love to do a fitness competition in the future or pursue a career oriented towards health/fitness. Whether we officially win the challenge or not, we’ll all still win in the end!

[ZacK1313]

[jenleon]

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THAT's AWESOME!!!

And you got a ton of support chillin already...

Yes, the support and comradery is amazing!

[jenleon]

Well put Jen. I too would love to do a fitness competition in the future or pursue a career oriented towards health/fitness. Whether we officially win the challenge or not, we’ll all still win in the end!

Awesome, and good luck. We may seeing each others in a competition one day

[jenleon]

Love it - No Excuses!!!

[Bombshell7]

Hey, Jen! Just stopped by to see how you're making out. From the looks of your log, you're doing great! Hope you're feeling better. Sounds like you're having great results with your diet and training! Keep up the good work! BTW I sip on 10 gm of BCAA (IF Watermelon) DURING my workout; seems to be working well. Have a great day! Michelle

[jenleon]

Hey, Jen! Just stopped by to see how you're making out. From the looks of your log, you're doing great! Hope you're feeling better. Sounds like you're having great results with your diet and training! Keep up the good work! BTW I sip on 10 gm of BCAA (IF Watermelon) DURING my workout; seems to be working well. Have a great day! Michelle

Good to know thanks!

[ezericw]

When I entered this challenge I just wanted to be healthy, and in good shape, I was happy with those results, to be a fit woman. Now that it is week 2, my attitude has changed because of the change I am seeing in my body. I want to compete, not just in this challenge, but also in others. I am planning on visiting a local competition for natural bodybuilding to see, if I would like to try one out later in the year. These challenge by Infinite Labs, Dymatize Nutrition, OFB and Bodybuilding.com has lit a fire in my competitive spirit, so thank you for bring the athlete back out to the forefront.

I have also been thinking that I may want to pursue work in the nutrition/fitness industry as a Life/Health Coach and/or a Spokesperson/Model. My passion for fitness is starting to flame on as it once did back when I was 18 years old. Hence, I’m listening to my heart and will go with it. The $50k, Sponsorship or any recognition from these challenges, can help me meet my new goals. I think more importantly, it shows others that you are never too late to get healthy and fit.

While I may not win, because this is my first time entering a transformation challenge, I will give it my all. I am eating right and working out hard. I have seen my body transform in this short time and cannot wait to see what I will look and feel like in 12 weeks. Again, thank you Infinite Labs, Dymatize Nutrition, OFB and Bodybuilding.com, as I already feel like a winner.

Very Cool! Go For It Jen!