Recent content by buffgrl23

Your sprint workout sounds like an awesome addition to your training. Sorry to hear about the shin splints. I also have the same problem. It really sucks because I enjoy running and definitely see results when I add running to my cardio schedule. I also had to run through the halls in high...

I generally do 40 minutes of cardio 5 days/ week in the morning. Then do my lifting 4 days/ week in the evening. This is my general maintenance routine when I am not dieting for any particular reason.

I always drink Designer Whey in chocolate or strawberry. It has lower calories than many other types.

Personally I get too freaked out and too obsessive if I have my bodyfat measured too often. If I am not dieting down for a particular purpose, I have it measured about once every 2 months. If I am dieting down, then once every month. As for measurements, this is also a slow process unless you...

Yes, I am much more sensitive to sodium levels in food now. I usually get sick when I eat greasy food now too. I also find that I know my body better and know the way that it reacts to sugar, carbs, etc. now. I use to never notice. And like Jenn I now like things that I never use to eat like...

B12? Do you mean the vitamin? Or are you talking about something else?

I use to read Shape and Oxygen. After a while I didn't feel like I was getting anything out of them. But if you are new to the fitness scene you may enjoy those two.

LOL! I hear ya! Yes I am doing a load of cardio. I got back to doing 40 minutes in the morning and hitting 20-30 minutes after lifting in the evening. I am also continuing my diet. I actually enjoy killer workouts like that though. (I had been slacking for a few weeks on my cardio and...

Wow how did you get your 1RM up to 150?! Mine is currently 135. Did you do flat bench every week? Or do you feel training with dumbbells helped get your weight up?

Thanks. I checked out the thread. Yes, I'm sure body fat is an issue. Last night I switched up my workout a bit and am thinking I am going to alternate my normal heavy workout with the workout I did last night. Below is what I did. I thought it was going to be easier but I was beat! 20 min...

Deal! I'll train biceps for you if you train shoulders for me! Shoulders are my LEAST favorite thing to train.

I have not had it checked recently. Last I had it checked it was 14%. I know it is higher now...probably around 17-18%. I know that the more I diet the better my legs look due to the higher bodyfat I carry in my legs. I was just curious if you ladies tend to do the same exercises and lift...

Ladies, I am constantly questioning whether my legs are getting too big. I normally train everything (upper and lower body) hard and heavy. I wonder if I should be tayloring my leg workouts differently? Here are the typical exercises I do on leg day. Let me know what you like to do for your...

I love working my bis! My favorite exercise is concentration curls. I love watching my muscles pump up and down. My other fav is the leg press. I love how I can pile the plates on! My favorite cardio is trail running.

Sometimes I even do a five day split: 1. chest, 2. back, 3. legs, 4. bis/tris, 5. shoulders. I think the more you split things up the more energy you can put into each muscle group while also having some time and energy to do cardio! I think mixing it up really helps keep me fresh though.