<![CDATA[EliteFitness.com Bodybuilding Forums - Women's Fitness (Female Bodybuilding and Training)]]> http://www.elitefitness.com/forum en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:44:30 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/images/EliteFitness/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[EliteFitness.com Bodybuilding Forums - Women's Fitness (Female Bodybuilding and Training)]]> http://www.elitefitness.com/forum Interview from Tracy Mason with Me http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/interview-tracy-mason-me-673417.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:40 GMT http://cdn1.libsyn.com/pijoehawley/T...3cbf041db01c49 ]]> Tami Bellon http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/interview-tracy-mason-me-673417.html <![CDATA[Miss Vinia's intro and goals thread]]> http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/miss-vinias-intro-goals-thread-673195.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:18:26 GMT Hi ladies

I'm a long time listener, first time caller. :) I was a fat kid and lost most of that weight in late highschool just in time for prom and after I started doing track, field & cheer. I also used eca - ephedrine - caffeine - aspirin then. I stabilised in college at a great shape for my very short height, due to an active campus life & no freshman 15. But when I started working, driving everywhere and eating like some of my bfs, I was constantly way up and way down on the scale. This was happening every year until Decemebr 2008 when I hit my biggest adult weight. I think that yo-yoing is extremely unhealthy. After a year of slow & steady diet and lifestyl changes and eca - ephedrine - caffeine - aspirin, Clenbuterol, T3 ....I've reached & exceeded my weight loss goal. I now want a stable, fit & healthy body for the rest of my life.

stats: weight, height, body fat.

  1. 52kg or 114lb
  2. 1.59m or 5"2
  3. Body fat no idea

- Your goals: what are you trying to accomplish? Do you have a date in mind?

My goal is health, strength and lifelong maintenance of that. I am getting out of years of too many weight fluctuations and I have found it is not as easy as I thought to keep a constant, healthy weight. I wouldn't mind gaining a bit more weight from muscle, but health is my moan goal.

- Your current training & cardio schedule: What’s your routine and how often you train?
Cardio - 3 days a week of 45min run/jog/run followed by cardio videos with weights on my wrists and ankles (a lot of the Beachbody stuff Turbo jam, Rockin Body).
Strength: Alternate 3 days to the cardio I go through squats, lunges, calf raises, arm curls with ankle/wrist weights & resistance bands(full body)
One day per weekend: Hiking trail (6km or 11km depending on weather, mood & scenery)
One day of rest.

- Your current meal plan: including how many meals, portions, what you eat and when you eat.

5 meals per day
M1 - 1/2 Cup uncooked oats or High fibre bran, 10g scoop of whey powder, banana, black coffee with 2% milk
M2 - Mid-morning seasonal fruit & small tub of non fat yoghurt
M3 - Lunch is lean meat(no oil, grilled or steamed) & high fibre salad
M4 - Afternoon 1 serving of whey or high Protein shake
M5 - Dinner always before 7. Again lean meat(no oil, grilled or steamed) & steamed/baked veggies

I often skip M2 & M4 if I'm very busy at work, or I replace some meals with shakes. (no taters). If I'm on a cutting cycle, have my eca - ephedrine - caffeine - aspirin 30 min before breakfast (6am) then at 10am, then at 2pm. I lost a lot of the weight with ketogenic diets, but they killed my stamina and I looked like a crack fiend.

Any salient medical concerns...

Noneexcept the serious cravings for Snickers and all kinds of high Protein, high carb things I get just before my TOM.:D ]]> Miss Vinia http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/miss-vinias-intro-goals-thread-673195.html Quick question on post-workout meal http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/quick-question-post-workout-meal-673135.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:58:38 GMT I like having a protein shake with a sandwich post-workout. I only use one peice of whole wheat bread (Health Nut) with turkey and lettuce. I know you want simple carbs post-workout, but would it... I like having a Protein shake with a sandwich post-workout. I only use one peice of whole wheat bread (Health Nut) with turkey and lettuce. I know you want simple carbs post-workout, but would it really make a difference if I opted for the peice of whole wheat bread (with only 2 grams of fiber) over a peice of white bread?

I always have a Protein shake post-workout to help muscle recovery, but are carbs with a high GI necessary (when fat loss is my main goal)? ]]> dyermaker http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/quick-question-post-workout-meal-673135.html Hypothyroidism, taking prescribed synthroid, should I add Clytomel (T3)? http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/hypothyroidism-taking-prescribed-synthroid-should-i-add-clytomel-t3-673087.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:46:12 GMT Hello :) I'm new to this forum, and training in general. I've been doing interval cardio (5X/wk), and weights (3-4X/wk) for the last few months and have always eaten very healthy- low fat, low carb (but the right carbs), and try to keep away from sugar. I am not looking into body building per-say, but I would like to get into boxing eventually. I have calf muscles and quads that many men would be jealous of lol, and I am overall quite strong; my issue is midsection and overall 'soft" appearance. I am trying to get into shape so I can really focus, but I am having a few dilemmas..

I am 23, and have always dealt with my weight. Just 2 years ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which can explain a lot of my excess weight. I have been taking .075MG Synthroid since. The doc said I should notice significant increase in energy, along with obvious weight loss. Obviously I don't expect weight to just fly off without doing any work, but I have been, and still very little results along with no noticed increase in energy.

In doing research, realized that Synthroid only replaces T4... so, would taking Cytomel (T3) help in achieving my goals?

It is hard to find significant research regarding this, and I would clearly not put anything in my mouth without knowing exactly what it is, dangers, side-effects etc.
I also know that messing with hormones can potentially effect you for life... however, since I already take medication to stabilize my thyroid, should I consider taking clytomel... or am I just being dumb????

Thanks :) ]]> olie124 http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/hypothyroidism-taking-prescribed-synthroid-should-i-add-clytomel-t3-673087.html Glycemic Indexes and Glycemic Loads: you should know both http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/glycemic-indexes-glycemic-loads-you-should-know-both-672965.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:32:46 GMT Many fitness and diet conscious people these days are acquainted with the concept of the glycemic index, but far fewer people have even heard of a closely related idea, the glycemic load. Very... Many fitness and diet conscious people these days are acquainted with the concept of the glycemic index, but far fewer people have even heard of a closely related idea, the glycemic load.

Very briefly, a glycemic index is a measure of the rate at which a food item triggers a rise in blood sugar. However, this measure alone does not describe the full impact of that food item on blood sugar levels. One also must consider the amount of carbohydrates in that food as well, right?

For example the GI rating of 60 for sweet corn is decent. Not great, but acceptable. (Generally, 50 or less is ideal) However, it's GL load is 20, which is on the high side. This is because corn has a lot of carbs. So the GL is a product of the GI and the amount of carbs in a given serving.

So use the link below to acquaint yourself with both the GI's and the GL's of your clean diet foods so you can get a full picture of their effect on your blood sugar. :)

Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load ]]> RottenWillow http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/glycemic-indexes-glycemic-loads-you-should-know-both-672965.html Infor on clenbuterol and cytomel http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/infor-clenbuterol-cytomel-672725.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:06:05 GMT Hi,

i'm new to the forum and would like info on taking Clenbuterol and Cytomel, want to know if these can be taken at the same time for a 4/6 week period or would it be better to alternate between them, also what would be the correct dosage for taking these for a female.
I'm 35, female and do gym work approx 4 times a week but i'm looking to loose approx 1 stone, so want to know the best way to take these.
Information on this would be much appreciated. :) ]]> alison35 http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/infor-clenbuterol-cytomel-672725.html Sore from HIIT cardio/rest? http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/sore-hiit-cardio-rest-672703.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:07:25 GMT I do a half hour of HIIT cardio, 6 days a week, and have been for about 3 months now. I was expecting soreness in the beginning, but I'm still experiencing it, and was wondering if I'm not giving myself enough rest. From my understanding, when muscles are sore, a couple days of rest before working them again is important. Generally cardio doesn't get people sore, but since I'm doing HIIT, I'm targeting my thighs, butt, etc.intensely 6 days a week. My main goal is fat loss but muscle preservation is very important too. My muscles aren't so sore that I wouldn't be able to make it through these HIIT sessions, but I just don't want to be breaking down muscle. I really don't want to skip out on cardio more than 1 day a week, and I've found that interval training instead of steady cardio is really the only thing I see results through,, but I feel like I could be stripping my muscles with 6 days of HIIT since I'm experiencing sore muscles. Thoughts please? ]]> dyermaker http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/sore-hiit-cardio-rest-672703.html Flax Z Snax? http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/flax-z-snax-672521.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:35:06 GMT Has anyone tried the Flax Z Snax hot cereal mix? Just wondering what it tastes like? Has anyone tried the Flax Z Snax hot cereal mix? Just wondering what it tastes like? ]]> cezza30 http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/flax-z-snax-672521.html Sane weight loss http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/sane-weight-loss-671835.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:43:49 GMT Hey ladies of EF! I wanted to share my latest project with you. As many of you know I provide resources to women to empower the way we lose weight and view our body. I just launched barenakd... Hey ladies of EF! I wanted to share my latest project with you.

As many of you know I provide resources to women to empower the way we lose weight and view our body. I just launched barenakd (with onebreath as a contributor) as a vehicle to share my resources with women around the world.

I have some freebies on there for you:

1. Weekly sane weight loss strategies (sign up on the home page)
2. A FREE audio "10 Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes...And How To Avoid Them"

#2 is awesome and a bit controversial. It's been all the buzz on facebook lately. The 10 mistakes have NOTHING to do with food or exercise. And listen for the one about sex!

So go check it out -

WARNING: These resources are for busy women who want to throw out all diets and magazine prescribed workouts. Women who are sassy and want to uncover their sexiness, have energy to spare and maintain a healthy lifestyle. If this isn't you, you probably shouldn't peak.

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Feel free to join me on twitter or facebook - I'd love to see you there! ]]> ironwings http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/sane-weight-loss-671835.html Garden of life http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/garden-life-671819.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:52:10 GMT Hi, Is anyone here familiar w/the Garden of Life products and is so has anyone used the Oceans 3 healthy hormones by them? Any info would be apprecited. thanks. Hi,

Is anyone here familiar w/the Garden of Life products and is so has anyone used the Oceans 3 healthy hormones by them?

Any info would be apprecited.

thanks. ]]> delia http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/garden-life-671819.html <![CDATA[Online Training with Need2 & Body2Build]]> http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/online-training-need2-body2build-671761.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:16:01 GMT
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Body2Build is the personal training/online consulting group of Shawn & Tami Bellon. The have extensive backgrounds in health and fitness while amassing over 45 years of training experience! Shawn is a former national level powerlifter and bodybuilder while Tami is currently one of the top female bodybuilders in the country. Together they form Body2Build. Together they pack one hell of a punch so you can reach goals you never thought were possible.

Body2Build gives you:

Extensive Q & A to set up your program
No cookie cutter bull! It's about YOUR GOALS!
Meals plans and recipes made out a week at a time with a grocery list
Optional conferencing on Skype done weekly
Supplement advice about what to take and when


This program is one that REQUIRES communication from you!

You are required to log your training and diet in this program.
Without this information we cannot get you to where you want to be.

We will give you all of the guidance we can - BASED ON the information you provide us.

Do the program as it is given to you. Do not ask to do extra. More is not better - more can lead to over training which will do exactly the opposite of what you want.

When you hired us to help you, it was because what you were doing was not working.
Trust that if you do the program (training, diet, gear) as it is written ....you WILL get the results you want. It is all designed specifically FOR you! If you decide on your own to change it in any way - you will be wasting your money.

If you don't like something - communicate it
If you can't do something - communicate it
If you are concerned about something - communicate it


WARNINGS AND DISCLAIMERS: Always consult your physician before attempting any exercise program. Body2Build does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information made available through this site. Body2Build will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from acting in reliance upon the information made available through this website. ]]> future http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/online-training-need2-body2build-671761.html Finish my hgh cycle http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/finish-my-hgh-cycle-671637.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:14:57 GMT Hy i finish my 7 months cycle hgh ( norditropin ) 1.5 ui day . I was so bloated on my face!! After i stop i began put water out and results appears. No mass gain at all but more contoured body. 2... Hy i finish my 7 months cycle hgh ( norditropin ) 1.5 ui day . I was so bloated on my face!! After i stop i began put water out and results appears. No mass gain at all but more contoured body. 2 months without hgh. I am going to beach in 50 days. I am trainning hard again.
I was wondering in start a short cycle til there. Any opinions between anavar 4 week at 5mg or 50 days with hgh again??? I want be defined and lean. I still have fat on abdominal area. Thanks .. I am on diet and trainning i was wondering how long hgh stays on the body??? ]]> FLAVIA LOPES http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/finish-my-hgh-cycle-671637.html Colon cleansing... http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/colon-cleansing-671595.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:57:34 GMT is utter B.S. I am so glad a main stream show is talking about this I heard so many people talk about this and it makes me want to smack them. Never underestimate the power of your body. ... is utter B.S. I am so glad a main stream show is talking about this I heard so many people talk about this and it makes me want to smack them. Never underestimate the power of your body.

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Do colon detox products work, and are they safe?

Answer
No, and not always. "Colon cleansing" procedures are based on the faulty theory that fecal matter and toxins--such as parasites, pesticides, or chemicals--aculate and stick to the colon wall, causing assorted ailments. In fact, fecal matter does not cling to the colon wall, and experts have found no evidence that toxins build up there.

Colon cleansing itself carries health risks, including side effects from questionable ingredients, dehydration, impaired bowel function, and disruption of normal, protective intestinal flora. Some laxatives can even worsen heart failure or cause kidney failure, while colonic irrigation or enemas could tear the rectum. Steer clear of all of these. Your body detoxifies itself perfectly well, thanks to your kidneys and liver.

Do colon detox products work, and are they safe?

No, and not always. "Colon cleansing" procedures are based on the faulty theory that fecal matter and toxins--such as parasites, pesticides, or chemicals--aculate and stick to the colon wall, causing assorted ailments. In fact, fecal matter does not cling to the colon wall, and experts have found no evidence that toxins build up there. Colon cleansing itself carries health risks, including side effects from questionable ingredients, dehydration, impaired bowel function, and disruption of normal, protective intestinal flora. Some laxatives can even worsen heart failure or cause kidney failure, while colonic irrigation or enemas could tear the rectum. Steer clear of all of these. Your body detoxifies itself perfectly well, thanks to your kidneys and liver.
]]> superqt4u2nv http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/colon-cleansing-671595.html <![CDATA[Hi everybody, I'm new!]]> http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/hi-everybody-im-new-670943.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:26:39 GMT So here it is,
I've been looking at this site for the last little while, soaking up information...
I'm kinda shy on the inside, so it's took a bit of time to suck it up and make friends.
Have started to work out (weight lifting and cardio) regularly. My fiance is a huge support, works out a lot, and is in great shape. So I finally realized I owe it to myself to get healthy :)
I was never "fat", but never really muscled either. I was active as a girl, but got messed up on drugs and alcohol as a young teenager, and stopped exercising and eating well. I sta thin by having a 20 year addiction to cocaine, but I have been completely clean and sober since May 2007. So, I'm more aware of my body and my health.
Quit smoking almost two months ago too.
I'm 35, 5'9" 155, not sure how much body fat. I wear a size 6. I have been told I look athletic, which was always a bit of a laugh, considering my history.
So, any advice you can give me on my work out plan and diet would really help.
Currently so far:
Cardio (treadmill) 30 min, 3-4 x/week
3 days weights
calfs/legs/abs
shoulders/triceps
back/biceps

My eating habits on a typical day:
Breakfast:
banana
two egg whites, I egg yolk, cooked in microwave
1/2 cup Quaker Instant oats
Snack:
Protein shake
Lunch:
4 oz chicken/tuna on bed of mixed greens w/ cuber, green pepper, bean sprouts, 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice
Snack:
Protein shake
Supper:
4-6 oz meat/fish (chicken, tilapia, roast beef, pork)
1/2-1 cup brown rice
mixed salad greens w/ veggies: cuber, tomatoes, green peppers etc. w/ 1 tbsp olive oil/lemon juice or vinegar
sometimes I have an apple after dinner, sometimes not
Don't usually eat after 7-7:30
I punched this all into Fitday, it said about 1550 calories, Protein 40%, Carbs 30%, Fat 30%
Most of the fat seems to come from the meat, is this an issue??
My last question might be dumb, but I see on the treadmill that my optimum fat loss heart rate is 125 or so, and my optimum cardio rate is 155 or so. I'm hitting 175+ with a steady, slow jog. I'm a little worried that's too fast. Also not sure how to lower it without just walking...
Thanks all for being so inspiring!
T ]]> trex74 http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/hi-everybody-im-new-670943.html Hello new member http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/hello-new-member-670625.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:18:38 GMT Hi I'm Jaime, new here my boyfriend has been a member for years and I am just joining the band wagon. I am looking to educate myself on how to better my nutrition and control my diet. I am a pretty muscular person I work out regularly but have a lot to learn still and look forward to learning it here. I am getting married in February in Vegas, I need to look great to keep my Husband's eyes on me. I am 31 years old, 5'6 1/2 at 142lbs I currently wear a size 6 and would like to get to a size 4 maybe even a 2, well see. Any advice given will be appreciated!
Thanks!:) ]]> jaimejame78 http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/womens-fitness-female-bodybuilding-training/hello-new-member-670625.html